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Saturday 1 March 2014

Spring is Coming



Morning all, time for our next challenge at Allsorts where our host this week is Tracy Mouse who has come up with the lovely theme of 'Spring is Coming' which is that right up my street. Our lovely sponsors are one of our regulars Digistamp Boutique and Classy Crafts who we welcome for the first time.

 I love making tri fold cards and the Britannia trellis die makes a perfect fancy top, the Daffodils and Tulips and both Penny Black stamps and the Violets from Stampendous, all stamped onto a Spellbinder frame and coloured with watecolour pencils. The sentiment is computer generated and it's all tied together with seam binding.


And a second one just because I love Springtime cards, this time using a new design sheet from Nicecrane Designs...............direct links in the thumbnails below. I wanted to use the daffodil vase but the blue of the vase threw me a bit when it came to matching up, but after a long rummage through my DP drawers I found a piece of Kaiser DP which matched perfectly, just proves never throw the odds and ends away. The little row of butterflies was along the edge of the paper so I cut it off and laid it over some lace and added a die cut corner and some pearls.

Nearly forgot about the Country Living Spring Fair tickets, Zoe is the name out of the hat, please mail me with your postal addy so I can get your tickets posted to you.

Happy weekend everyone.


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53 comments:

  1. Lorraine1 March 2014 at 08:29

    Two gorgeous spring cards Brenda. The top one is soooo pretty. Love the shape, flowers, colours, just beautiful.
    Have a lovely weekend
    Lorraine x

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  2. Mummylade1 March 2014 at 08:30

    These are absolutely amazing projects! Have a nice weekend

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  3. Misiówa i Spółka:-)1 March 2014 at 08:35

    Piekne, niesamowicie oryginalne kartki.Bardzo mi sie podobają:)

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  4. susiestacey1 March 2014 at 08:36

    Lovely cards this morning Brenda beautiful and fresh - looks like spring here today :) Have a good weekend x Susan x

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  5. Craftnut1 March 2014 at 08:52

    Two gorgeous cards Brenda! Tracy. X

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  6. gwen701 March 2014 at 08:56

    Two beautiful cards, nice to feel spring is just around the corner

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  7. Sarah1 March 2014 at 08:58

    Wow Brenda, these are both stunners!! ~The daffs are glorious and how lucky that you happened upon the perfect match. Have a good weekend xx

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  8. Wendy L1 March 2014 at 08:59

    Stunning cards Brenda, the first is amazing. xxxx

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  9. Kelly Lloyd1 March 2014 at 09:06

    Wow that top card is stunning I love it.
    The bottom one is beautiful too but my fav is the top one
    Hope you are well
    Have a good weekend
    Hugs Kelly

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  10. rachel1 March 2014 at 09:44

    so beautiful Brenda - really gorgeous makes - so very pretty xx

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  11. cheryl1 March 2014 at 10:06

    oh hun these are stunning so beautiful just adore them xxx

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  12. iReneM1 March 2014 at 10:06

    Two beautiful cards, Brenda. Seeing the spring flowers popping up in the garden is so heartening and these two portray the promise of spring perfectly.
    Your tri-fold is so delicately gorgeous. Seeing this makes me NEED that trellis die, lol.
    Loving the vintagey look of the vase of daffs (good old nicecrane :) I really must pay a visit) - and I'm also coveting that lovely corner die.
    x

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  13. Sue1 March 2014 at 10:23

    I love Springtime cards too Brenda and yours are stunning.
    Your tri-fold card looks wonderful, I love the way you have used the trellis die and such beautiful images.
    The image on your second card is gorgeous too. I love the papers and beautiful detailing you have added.
    Sue xx

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  14. Jaya Raghuvanshi1 March 2014 at 10:52

    Lovely cards Brenda! love the gorgeous flowers on the panel...love them both..so very elegant!

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  15. Gerrina1 March 2014 at 11:35

    Two beautiful cards! Great stamps and pastel colours at the first! Love the shape! And such a beautiful vintage feel on the secind one! Have a fun weekend, Gerrina

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  16. Astrid Maclean1 March 2014 at 12:11

    Oh Brenda, these pieces are all so very beautiful!!! Such a wonderful collection of stamps and images and I absolutely adore how you have used the dies! Master pieces all of them with a real feeling of Spring in the air!

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  17. Tanya1 March 2014 at 12:13

    Beautiful Brenda! They're both gorgeous :) Love the layout of the first one, very pretty altogether :)

    Tags xx

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  18. Joan1 March 2014 at 12:48

    So nice to see Spring cards and the lovely colours , love the decorative top on the card and the image from Nicecrane is just beautiful .Hope you are doing ok .

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  19. Paper Creations by Shirley1 March 2014 at 13:39

    Gorgeous cheery Spring designs Brenda. The lay-out of the top one is fantastic. Have a great weekend, hope you are doing well, Shirleyx

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  20. Paula (PEP)1 March 2014 at 13:40

    These are both delightful, somehow it does feel like Spring is on the way finally. I particularly like the way you tied the panels together not only with your perfectly matching colours of seam binding but also with the wording. In your second one it's your beautifully inventive use of that butterfly border with the lace that caught my eye. The seamlessness of the daffodil image blending with the inked embossed panel is remarkable.
    Paula (PEP)

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  21. Bad Kitty1 March 2014 at 14:01

    Gorgeous...

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  22. jackiescrafts1 March 2014 at 14:09

    Oooh these are lovely and a real reminder that Spring is on it's way
    Jackie x

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  23. Whisper1 March 2014 at 14:51

    Oooo what a stunning tri fold card, using 3 different spring flowers, am loving the frames and die edge too, also love the other one, luv Sam x

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  24. KT Fit Kitty1 March 2014 at 15:28

    Both are gorgeous, Brenda! Really love the tri-fold card - those die cuts are beautiful! Hope things are going okay with you lately.

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  25. Nicecrane Designs1 March 2014 at 16:14

    Wowwww woww Brenda, I am faaling in lovw with your spellbinders dies in your first card,,,,and waht a beautiful coloring , my friend,,,so gorgeus and impressive dies,,,,Love it,

    And what can I say about your second one,,,,love the vintage style,,,,you aply to my flowers vase,,,and the amazing die,,,,,,,OMG you are the Die cuts`s Queen

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  26. Lynn (delphinoid)1 March 2014 at 16:31

    Beautiful Creations Brenda!

    They are both lovely, but I love the first one, it's so fresh and your colouring is beautifully done.

    Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

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  27. Donna Ellis1 March 2014 at 16:36

    Brenda, these are beautiful! the vintage daffodils melt my heart, but your spring time garden with the "trellis feel" make me SMILE! Gosh, both are lovely, happy and peaceful! hugs, de

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  28. Mervi1 March 2014 at 17:06

    Gorgeous springtime cards, beautiful colouring!
    Happy weekend;-))m

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  29. Marianne1 March 2014 at 17:46

    Ahhh spring is coming; love your springcards! Great image from Nicecrane too and you found a perfect match to the blue vase.
    xxx Marianne

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  30. Being shMe1 March 2014 at 17:55

    So inspiring. Your spring messengers are so delightful and elegant. :)xxx

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  31. Marlies1 March 2014 at 18:58

    Two beautiful creations Brenda. A gorgeous Spring card. A great idea with the trellis and binding it together with seambinding is a fab idea. Lovely flower images on it!
    The second is beautiful as well. Very elegant! hugs, Marlies

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  32. May1 March 2014 at 20:42

    Gorgeous spring creations Brenda..Love the tri fold card & the image from Nicecrane is so beautiful.... Great work as always.... Hugs may x x x

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  33. Dobra1 March 2014 at 21:00

    Very beautifully done work.
    A magnificently presents

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  34. Dobra1 March 2014 at 21:01

    Very beautifully done work.
    A magnificently presents

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  35. Silvia(Barnie)1 March 2014 at 21:07

    These are wonderful pieces. Especially love the first one, great spring feeling.

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  36. Kathleen1 March 2014 at 21:26

    Two brilliant creation, I especially love the tri-fold card, the images are fabulous and so very pretty with your colouring.

    Kath x

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  37. Words and Pictures1 March 2014 at 21:27

    Love the trellis at the top of the tri-fold - and all the die-cut frames work so beautifully. Lovely, lovely spring cards, Brenda!
    Alison x

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  38. Dora1 March 2014 at 21:36

    beautiful cards!! beautiful flowers is on the cards. great colouring with watercolourpencils on the first card.
    have a nice weekend. Brenda.
    regards

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  39. Berina RGA1 March 2014 at 21:39

    beautiful cards Brenda... both r gorgeous!!
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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  40. Sarah1 March 2014 at 22:07

    Beautiful cards B, I adore the trifold card, gorgeous images and soft colours x

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  41. KandA1 March 2014 at 22:22

    These are both gorgous cards Brenda. Love the trellis you made on the first with the lovely fresh spring colours and the wonderful image on the second xx

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  42. Marianne's Craftroom1 March 2014 at 22:43

    These are both fabulous. I adore the images on the top one and that trellis die is fab

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  43. Auntie Em2 March 2014 at 00:24

    Amazing cards! I love the dainty trellis at the top of the trifold card. The flowers on it are so delicate and sweet. The ribbons are perfect accents.
    The gorgeous vase and the deep earthy tones you used for it are gorgeous. I love the lacy trim border and delicate trellis in the corner.
    Great inspiration!
    Thank you for sharing! :)

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  44. New Creations2 March 2014 at 05:51

    I simply have to say that I love the elegant tri fold card. The colours you have chosen remind me of spring and nature.
    Vinita

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  45. Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's Creativity2 March 2014 at 07:58

    So lovely, spring is coming. Beautiful Brenda.

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  46. Andreja2 March 2014 at 09:23

    WoW Brenda :-))
    What a fantastic Spring cards you made! I like all details!
    Hugs, Andreja

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  47. Anet's Crafting2 March 2014 at 10:54

    Your cards are beautiful and elegant. I love the flower images and embellishments.

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  48. Sally H2 March 2014 at 16:32

    Wow! Stunning work, Brenda! I love them! Thanks for the inspiration. I must use that edge die!

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  49. ALI2 March 2014 at 18:13

    Beautiful cards.

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  50. mags2 March 2014 at 20:58

    Two gorgeous cards Brenda. The first one is my particular favourite.
    Mags
    x

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  51. Anonymous3 March 2014 at 03:16

    these just popped up now on my reader so it's updating but not in chronological order i guess. they're both gorgeous but i especially love the first one for the pastel spring colours, the bows and the die cuts. i can't wait for spring! :)

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  52. Annmaree of Oz3 March 2014 at 06:15

    OH WOW How stunning are the flowers and frames on the concertina type card!? I love it! So beautiful!

    The vintage paper on the daffodil card works beautiful together with the image! Fantastic!

    Hope you are doing well! Take Care!

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  53. Tracy4 March 2014 at 15:58

    Fantastic springtime creations Brenda, Those flower images are beautiful, you have showcased them perfectly.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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