Thursday 17 April 2014

A Poppy on Day Three of our Blog Hop



Yet another scheduled post, but with a little added note today to say thank you for all your kind words of support and encouragement, I don't feel able to face things full on yet, hence the lack of visits to you all but really appreciate your kindness and understanding.

So it's day three of our Blog Hop to celebrate the Prickley Pear Spring/Summer 2014 collection!  You will find everything here under new releases.

I was delighted to find there was a Poppy in the new releases, in fact two as it comes in two sizes so needless to say I have one or two made with this which I will be sharing in the coming weeks. I stamped the larger of the two GG0194 Poppy Bud onto the largest Flourish Oval die and my favorite Versafine Frost and Glimmer Mist technique to create lots of lovely dimension to the flower head........if you want to give this a go you will find my tutorial on Monday's post here or via the tutorial tab at the top. 


We are celebrating with a 3 day blog hop event!  Join us each day as our new Design Team showcases the new product!  As always, leave comments on each and every blog post along the way since there will be one winner selected for each day's comments!  We will select our winners on April 20 and they will be announced on April 21 in our Monday inspiration post!

If you have arrived from Rene then you are right on track, if not, you can find the beginning of the hop HERE and next you should be Hopping over to Michelle.

Thank you so much for popping in and good luck with the prize draws.

54 comments:

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Gorgeous reds and fab poppy. Hope you are feeling better soon xx

Stamps and Paper said...

Gorgeous card Brenda love your gorgeous Poppy...have a great weekend

Anne

Astrid Maclean said...

Lovely card, really like how you did the corners!

gwen70 said...

Beautiful card Brenda, keep your chin up, life can be so cruel at times, I know from experience

rachel said...

stunning design - love this to bits - that poppy looks gorgeous xx

susiestacey said...

Lovely card Brenda, thinking of you too (((hugs))) x Susan x

Bad Kitty said...

very nice card.

Lau W said...

Oh yess ! A poppy ! Love it ! Superb card, love the colors !
xxx

Viv said...

Hang in there my friend - you're not walking alone. xx

Whisper said...

Simply stunning hun, Luv Sam x

Sarah said...

A gorgeous poppy Brenda and perfect for the decoupage touch. Thinking of you xx

stampingbowd said...

Brenda, this is lovely! Beautiful layering on your Poppy!

Desire Fourie said...

Absolutely gorgeous Brenda. Just adore the dimension on the flower and the scrumptious bow.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

~Heidi~ said...

I love the layers of your flower and how the Poppy just pops!

Eva Olmo said...

I love it!

New Creations said...

Oh Brenda ! This is a precious poppy card in red. Fantastic shade and shine with a perfect bow!!! Always adore your work.

KT Fit Kitty said...

I have been thinking about your, Brenda, and sending more healing prayers and wishes your way. Your lovely poppy card is beautiful! I decided to do the blog hop because of you :-) Hope you have a good day today!

Donna Ellis said...

Lovely card, Brenda, with the multiple layers. While I love your garden of fantasy flowers, my favorite part about this card is the color scheme and pretty layers in each corner! Such texture - and they really showcase your large image! Beautiful! hugs, de

Berina RGA said...

gorgeous card Brenda!! love this one!! image is so beautiful! and hope you get better soon!! wishing you the best!!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie

Janeen said...

Love the dimension of this fun flower

Michelle Pearson said...

This is gorgeous Brenda...this is your image....I always think when I'm coloring it! ;) Love the dimension on your card!

Gail said...

Beautiful card Brenda!
And poppies!!!!
Hope you're feeling well!
Talk to ya soon!

Unknown said...

Brenda your Poppy is gorgeous! love the dimension you added!

nancyb said...

Beautiful card with so many fun layers!

Maureen R said...

Super pretty card Brenda. Your Poppy is fantastic! it pops right off the paper!
Hugs

Rebekah said...

Perfect Poppy! Gorgeous card!

ALI said...

Beautiful Brenda. Hope you are keeping well?

Jean Bullock said...

Beautiful card. Love how you fussy cut the poppy and added it to the stamped panel. Love the die cuts you added and the double bow is just the perfect touch.

Rene' said...

Your card is just so bright and cheery!! It's beautiful!

Miiva said...

Gosh that is pretty. Have to go check out that tutorial!

Andreja said...

Brenda, your card is soo pretty and I like your gorgeous Poppy!
Have a great weekend,
Hugs, Andreja

Ann said...

Sweet red poppy and the sheer ribbon is a lovely touch.

Carol said...

Your card is a winner! Love how you used the flourish die with the poppy. Perfect.
Feel well soon.
Big Hug. Carol

Silvia(Barnie) said...

That's a wonderful card, the poppy looks great.

Ellie L. said...

Very pretty, Brenda! I like the way you made the poppy three dimensional. Nice work!

Julie said...

Oh my lovely B, I'm so sorry that I've not called by for a while, I really hope that you are being taken good care of and getting plenty of rest,I love todays card, as gorgeous as ever, the perfectly cut and shaped poppy is stunning! The very best of get well soon wishes are coming your way. Hugs,Julie.x

Sally H said...

Beautiful! great colouring and papers too xxx

Kathleen said...

Gorgeous card, great image and fab colouring. I have just ordered a few things from a certain web site and spotted a poppy stamp that I really liked then when it arrived found I had already got it lol.
Have a lovely Easter, health permitting.

Kath x

Karen Petitt said...

I really hope you are okay Brenda. I don't want to be a pest if you are not. Sending you huge healing hugs and tonnes of positive vibes! I do not want to see you over on my blog right now. Take care of you sweetie!
I forgot to visit everyone on day two so I only have two more comments to make and I have caught up with my comments for the blog hop. Will check out that tutorial next. As always a really beautiful elegant card from you! I love that image and you have done it justice and then some.
Thank you so much for the hop and the chance to win some Prickly Pear goodies - I have fallen 'on love' with some of these images along the way the DT have inspired me! Thank you for the hop, the chance to win and I hope you have a lovely and Happy Easter Karen x

Cath Wilson said...

Your talent really is amazing, Brenda - you can turn your hand to any style at all and it's always wonderful. Stay well x

Viki Banaszak said...

I love the dimentionality of this card.

Denise Bryant said...

This is absolutely beautiful! Fabulous coloring! Pretty layering and embellishment too!

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

Hi Brenda
I'm just catching up on the wonderful creations of yours I've missed.I'm so sorry your health is bad at the moment , you have had more than your fair share already . Try to take it easy and enjoy a blog break .
Hope you and your family have a Happy Easter.
big hugs janexxx

Jackie said...

I hope you are soon feeling more able to cope...hugs.
What a beautiful card, and lovely colours :o)
Jackie xx

Michelle J M said...

Beautiful Poppy! A gorgeous card Brenda, such a lovely layout. Hope your health is improving. Happy Easter, have a nice weekend. Michelle x

Pat said...

Lovely card Brenda, beautiful poppy. Hope you are enjoying some sunshine and have a lovely Easter weekend.

Pat xx

Lynn (delphinoid) said...

Beautiful Card Brenda!

The poppy is lovely and I like the layout.

Have a lovely Easter.

Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

Paula (PEP) said...

Just wanted to send my love & say you're much in my thoughts. Take care.
Paula (PEP)

Ellibelle said...

A stunning creation Brenda, gorgeous image! Love how you layered the petals on the poppy! Hope you have a good Easter weekend!

Merry said...

Beautiful card Brenda….love how you have done those corners, they just finish the card nicely. Take care and happy thoughts going your way.

Juls said...

Beautiful card!! Hugs Juls

mags said...

A gorgeous card Brenda and such a lovely image.
Happy Easter.
Mags
x

Sue said...

This is stunning Brenda. I love the poppy and gorgeous colours.
Take care, Sue xx

Tracy said...

A gorgeous dimensional Poppy, fabulous creation.
Happy crafting
Tracy x