Wednesday 18 June 2014

Birds on a wire



Goodness me I really am running late, as with my post over at the Penny Black and More challenge (where we have loads of fabulous prizes to be won) I should have scheduled this but totally forgot and of course Mr Blogger is having a real hissy fit today and taking forever.

But better late than never as they say and here is my mid month card following our theme of 'Use your Favorite Stamp', always a difficult one with Penny Black as I love most of those I have and that's a good few hundred I might add, but those on this card seem to pop up time and again so figure they fit the theme nicely.

The background has been created with Pan Pastels and then the stamping added over the top, I don't always work this way round, it rather depends and if I am creating a landscape I tend to add the trees, fences and so on first, then flowers, birds etc., second. 

Have a good Wednesday all, lets hope the weather improves as it's rather cold here in the Fens this morning.

54 comments:

Sophie said...

Meine Güte ist das schön...
So zarte Farben, so versponnen und romantisch.
Eine Karte so richtig zum Träumen und meditieren.
Danke fürs Zeigen.

Liebe Grüße

ellyscard creatief said...

This is a really wow card.
Gr Elly

Marianne said...

Such a pretty card, Brenda. Love how the glitter on the flowers catches the light. I so wish I could sneak in some crafty time, but my DH is still on the mend after his heart surgery, so there's still many things he is not allowed or unable to do. He would love to walk the dog, but his body cannot take it (yet) when our Bernie starts to pull. But we do try to take the morning walk together, so that I can take over if and when necessary.
No complaints about cold weather here. In fact, I may need to switch on my mobile A/C unit if the hot weather continues. It's already 26 degrees in my office and that's the maximum I can stand before the grey cells inside my head start to melt...
Marianne x

Astrid Maclean said...

OK Brenda, so this now must be my absolute favourite of all of your cards ever!!!! The background is just totally and utterly amazing, so, so beautiful in it's subtlety. (I have always avoided pan pastels as I thought they were just another expensive crafting fad), but wow, the effect you have achieved here is truly stunning! And those flowers, oh they look just so amazing and real and just plain gorgeous, specially in combination with the grasses! I would love to know what you put in the center of those flowers, as they seem to glow and sparkle!! I really, really LOVE this card (as you probably have gathered by now lol...)

Eemeli said...

Gorgeous! Totally awesome! Love-love-love it!

Hugs,
Eemeli

Dora said...

fantastic card, Brenda. I like this one too. beautiful how you put it together with the stamps and colour.

Gerrina said...

Great those lines in the PP-BGackground! A beautiful scene, as allways! Hugs, Gerrina

cheryl said...

oh hun adore this beautiful stamps and as always amazing scene you have created hugs cheryl xx

Viv said...

Beautiful day here Brenda so hope the sun has come up for you too... love this card - simply stunning. x

Lau W said...

Oh superb scene, love the sunlight, superb colors !
xxx

Michelle J M said...

Oh I do love this Brenda. But then I love all your scenic ones, probably because I am so rubbish at doing them! Hope you are doing OK. Michelle x

rachel said...

stunning card Brenda - just gorgeous - its sweltering here - just done a 6 mile run and the heat made it very hard! Lol!!! Hope you get the sunshine soon! Hugs rachel x

Joan said...

Stunning card Brenda, love the sun rays and the mix of flowers and the birds on a wire ,gorgeous as always

Robin said...

Brenda this is so very beautiful...I must have stared at it for five minutes. I love the sun rays and the colors you chose. So very gorgeous. Hugs, Robin

Nannieflash said...

Hi Brenda, that is such a gorgeous scene it reminds me of a really lovely sunset, you can always create these type of cards, you are so talented for sure. hugs Shirleyxxxxx

Jacee said...

Fabulous stamping Brenda, a really pretty card.
Hugs Jacee

http://www.simplypapercarddesign.blogspot.co.uk/

KT Fit Kitty said...

Beautiful card, Brenda!

Sue said...

WOW! This really is stunning Brenda, if I had this card I would be putting it in a frame to go on my wall!
I love the background colours and gorgeous stamps to created such a beautiful scene.
Take care
Sue xx

Whisper said...

Simply gorgeous scene, luv Sam x

Pat said...

What an absolutely stunning card Brenda, the background colours are gorgeous so too are the stamps you have used, I love everything about it. Hope the weather has warmed up, we are having a beautiful day here in Lancashire lots of sun and very warm.

Pat xx

Ellibelle said...

so beautiful Brenda, love the color scheme, gorgeous stamps and design.

Berina RGA said...

very pretty card!!! beautiful stamping!! hope things are getting better..
-Berina
Moxie Craftie

gwen70 said...

Stunning card Brenda, really hot up here in the North West, so hope it warmed up for you

Silvia(Barnie) said...

In one word: WONDERFUL, I love every detail.

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Sorry if I have missed any posts, been away for a few days. Gorgeous colours, love the images, a stunner

Stamps and Paper said...

Stunning card Brenda love the sun rays and those little birds

Anne

Lorraine said...

This is gorgeous Brenda. Love everything about it, the image...colours...all of it!
Lorraine x

KandA said...

Stunning card Brenda. Superb stamping and beautiful colouring gives it a 3d feel and those birds look wonderful xx

susiestacey said...

Stunning card Brenda, love the other stamp too (looks like a poppy but not sure - it is gorgeous) Your not the only one to forget to post..... Hope you are well,l take care x Susan x

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Brenda this is quite simply beautiful, amazing creation.
hugs
lorraine x

Kathleen said...

Oh I love this, the colours, the image, the touch of glitter a very classy card indeed.

Kath x

Words and Pictures said...

Lovely, lovely rays in that stunning sky, and you know I'm always a sucker for meadow flowers - beautiful card, Brenda!
Alison x

Andreja said...

WoW Brenda, what a fantastic card you made! I like the scene you made!
Have a nice day :-))
Hugs, Andreja

Jackie said...

Wonderful card, such a beautiful effect. I love the stamps you have used :O)
Jackie xx

debby4000 said...

Absolutely gorgeous Brenda, love you scene cards.
luv
Debby

Lynn (delphinoid) said...

Beautiful Card Brenda!

Sorry I haven't stopped by in a while. I hope you are keeping well.

Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

Donna Ellis said...

Hi, Brenda - love the ways you are using blended backgrounds, creating sunbursts, and utilizing drama to create scenes in your cards! They are all quite remarkable and beautiful. hugs, de

Crafty Lark said...

They are all my favourites also Brenda. Your card is beautiful and such inspiration as I have just added the flower stamps to my collection. Flora xx

mags said...

A beautiful card Brenda. Love the little scene and the colours.
Mags
x

Karen Petitt said...

Quite simply stunning! Love everything about this and it was worth waiting for Karen x

Rhonda Miller said...

What a pretty card. I love the background and the birds.

Theresa's Studio said...

Beautiful card, Brenda. Love the colors.

Silvia(Barnie) said...

That'a an amazing card, a fabulous scene in great colors.

Kathleen said...

Why has this popped up again on my dashboard, I have already commented but I have to say it is a please to see it again, still fabulous.

Kath x

Fliss said...

Just gorgeous Brenda and such pretty colours to your serene scene.
Fliss xx

Unknown said...

This is really beautiful Brenda, I love the background scene and all the detail and gorgeous colors on your card.. the silhoutte stamping is just the perfect style, I really love it xxxx

Shylaashree said...

Awesome card- i always love the way you use your stamps and colours.
Thank you brenda for leaving kind word on my Trendy Jhumka Collections

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Very cute, it gives a feeling of peace and serenity, I love it!|

Jaya Raghuvanshi said...

Lovely!!!! I sooo love this card Brenda! I am literally swooning over this one..pinning this one for sure!

Gerrina said...

Love your colours for this scene! Beautiful as every scene I've seen here! Hugs, Gerrina

loulou said...

Brenda your card is absolutely stunning. I wish my skills with pan pastels was half as good as yours. Birds on a wire is one of my favourite PB stamps too.

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Gorgeous artwork Brenda, love your background and scene. Sorry I have missed lots of posts, I've been so busy I can't keep up right now. Life will slow down again (I hope). I hope you are doing well, Shirleyx

Annmaree of Oz said...

I love those gorgeous colours, and the light rays streaming down, with the cute birdies on the wire!

Perfect creation!

Merry said...

Oh this is so pretty.....beautiful flowers and such a pretty background.