Saturday 22 February 2014

Ladies Day



Morning all, it's my turn to host our new challenge at Allsorts this week and I have chosen the theme of 'Ladies Day', basically something for a special lady be it Mothering Sunday, a Birthday or indeed so many other occasions. Our sponsors this week are Crimson Cloud and FlonzCraft.

Two cards from me this week, the one at the top using images from the Vintage Fashion Magazine design sheet from Nicecrane Designs. I fell in love with this sheet as soon as I saw it and knew exactly what I would make with it. The top of the three panels were cut and embossed with some dies I bought at the NEC made by Britannia Dies and other than that just matting and layering and some feathers, lace and ribbons to embellish.


The second card is another along the same lines as a Penny Black one a few weeks ago masking through an arch aperture but this time creating a New York styline using Pan Pastels to create the backdrop to the paper pieced Flonz Craft image.

I do hope you will join on our challenge this week and look forward to seeing all your creations.

Happy weekend all.


49 comments:

debby4000 said...

Love your cards but my fave is the one with New York skyline
luv
Debby

susiestacey said...

Lovely makes today Brenda, the sky on the second one is just amazing x Susan x

Wendy L said...

Absolutely stunning Brenda, fab design. xxxx

Craftnut said...

Love them both, might have to get the arch did to add to my repertoire! Tracyxx

Jaya Raghuvanshi said...

Wow Brenda! these cards are soooo stunning and stylish! the most awesome ladies cards I have seen!

Sarah said...

Stunning cards B, I loved the theme this week x

Sue said...

WOW! These are stunning Brenda. The images are all so beautiful and elegant and I LOVE the New York skyline you have created.

Sue xx

rachel said...

beautiful cards Brenda - i especially love the scene you created in the second one - gorgeous xx

Lorraine said...

Two gorgeous cards Brenda. The vintage ladies on the top one look fabulous and the second is so elegant - love it.
Have a lovely weekend
Lorraine x

Annie said...

so stunning -- love both creations.
Ann xxx

Sarah said...

Super cards Brenda, the skyline you have created is wonderful and I wouldn't mind a dress the same actually!! Farrier didn't get cake...I would never get rid of him!! xx

DesignerDiva said...

Wow Brenda both cards are gorgeous, the first is a master class of style and elegance!
Hugs Laurie xx

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Amazing pieces, I especially love the soft colored card.

Bad Kitty said...

amazing card's

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

now these are what you call ladies , such beautiful creations. janex

ALI said...

Two gorgeous and very elegant cards.

Gail said...

Wonderful cards!

Kat said...

Your first card is so elegant Brenda and just perfect for these elegant ladies. The lady on the second card is very elegant too and looks great against the skyline.

Have a lovely weekend.

Take care,

Kat xx

Gerrina said...

What a great way to ,ake the sky on the second card! That is my fav, although I like the ladies on both cards! Enjoy your weekend, Gerrina

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Both gorgeous, especially love those top ladies, very stylish

samantha wade said...

Both are are fab, really love them you are so talented, xx

KT Fit Kitty said...

Wow - I love both cards but I am particularly taken by the second one - I love how you created the skyline in the arch. Beautiful!

Paula (PEP) said...

The feathers & bows on the first are very tasteful in combination with the fashionable ladies. However, it is the second one that captures my imagination. I love her dress & the soft colours of that arch background. Your ribbons really bring out those colours in her clothing & I love the thin border created by your matting. Very atmospheric indeed.
Paula (PEP)

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Gorgeous ladies, I love the top card especially. Beautiful design. Have a great weekend, Shirleyx

Whisper said...

Wow am loving both cards, both so classy, Luv Sam x

Laura said...

G.A.S.P.

May said...

Both cards are wonderful Brenda...the designs from Nicecrane are so Beautiful... I adore how you have used them....Gorgeous... Hugs May x x x

Kathleen said...

Two cracking cards Brenda, fabulous shape on the first one and love the subtle background on the second.

Kath x

Mrs.B said...

Two fabulous cards Brenda, such a great way to display the vintage ladies from Nicecrane. Love the skyline on the other card.
Avril xx

Jackie said...

Beautiful selection Brenda, I particularly love your arch design :o)
Jackie xx

Janice said...

Outstanding Brenda, both lovely cards, Jx

Anet's Crafting said...

Your cards are beautiful Brenda, I love the masking of the second card and the elegant lady image. So gorgeous.

cheryl said...

oh wow Hun stunning or what adore that arch,its amazing,and those vintage ladies are stunning,beautiful work my friend,so talented hugs Cherylxxx

Annmaree of Oz said...

Hi Brenda! Hope you had a great weekend, and have a great new week!

Those vintage fashion ladies are just stunners, I really love them, and you do them such beautiful justice as well! Stunning concertina make!

Beautiful masking on the 2nd as well, the blending on the sky and cityscape is amazing! Love them both!

Sally H said...

Two absolute beauties Brenda! What a lot of work has gone into them, too. Love them both - so elegant and wonderful!

Astrid Maclean said...

Two amazing cards Brenda! On the top one those intricate die cuts set of Nicecrane's images so well, and I adore the beautiful staping ad colours on the second one! Beautiful makes, both of them!!

Pat said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda, I just love the first one the images are amazing and your card design is fabulous.

Pat xx

Donna Ellis said...

Oh! what a great way of depicting the sky, Brenda, and drawing attention to the image! Love how your ribbons die in with the background - great design! and your vintage ladies are fabulous in their brilliant colors! I'm sorry to have been MIA for so long. But I want you to know that I've been keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, hoping for a recovery from the surgery. Hope all went well! hugs, de

Mervi said...

Fabulous cards Brenda, lovely soft shades on the second card;-))m

Ellibelle said...

Two beautiful creations Brenda, loving those vintage images!

Inkypinkydelights said...

Two great cards Brenda. Especially love the first one. Judy x

Nicecrane Designs said...

Absolutely gorgeus Brenda,,,, love both cards,,, your colorful first one,,, with my vintage ladies,,,and the amazing die cuts,,,and your second one,,,,,,love your soft card,,,,,Brenda,,,,,,,,what creative idea my friend,,,

coldwaters2 said...

Wow Brenda these are two magnificent cards the images are stunning so are the design, love them both
hugs
lorraine x

scrappymo! said...

Two more gorgeous creations. The first is so lovely but the second brought me many happy memories. The second looks like photos of my Mum as a young woman and young married woman. She loved beautifully tailored clothes and had a a few fabulous outfits rather than a closet full of clothes. I have photos of her looking much like this card!

mags said...

Two gorgeous cards Brenda. I have to say that the first ones using the vintage ladies images is my particular favourite.
Mags
x

Anet's Crafting said...

Your card is absolutely stunning Brenda, I love the background and image.

Berina RGA said...

absolutely brilliant cards!! the second one is soo nice.. soo ur style!!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie

Anonymous said...

I cannot tell you how jealous I am of your artistic talent. I love looking at your cards!

KarenB said...

Always enjoy your cards - I love the "ladies' day" theme. Your vintage 3-fold card is just stunning, and then I saw the second card, just sooooo elegant.