Saturday 4 October 2014

Just Autumn



Morning Peeps, it's Saturday so that mans a new challenge at Allsorts where Tracy has chosen the theme of 'Autumn', our lovely sponsors are Digistamp and Craft Fairy.


I have to say that making Autumnal cards has to be one of my favorite passtimes as I love the warm colours so I have made two cards using the same stamps, just slightly different designs. Both the leaf and treescape stamps are from Clarity and the little scene has been created using Pan Pastels and in both cases masking to create the oval and borders.


There's not much more to add really, I know lots of people find these single layer masked cards daunting but truth is they are really quick and easy to make, so if you are one of those reluctant people do give it a go. I did this technique in a class recently and several of the girls shared that reluctant but each and every one created a stunner and went away itching to make more. If you need any words of encouragement or help, just mail me.

Happy weekend all.

43 comments:

Sarah said...

They are brilliant Brenda, great colours (yet to be seen here in Dorset!!) xx

Wendy L said...

So gorgeous Brenda, a beautiful, serene scene, xxx

Viv said...

These are stunning Brenda - love the colours and your masking technique is fab.
(Sad to say BR's masking technique is not so good - faults and short comings laid bare for all to see......am keeping the faith but am soooo frustrated!) xx

Sammy said...

Oh these are just gorgeous Brenda! I'm with you on the colours, and I LOVE the leaf stamp you've used here. Beautiful work. x

Andreja said...

Such a beautiful Autumn card you made Brenda :-))
I like the scene and your pretty colouring!
Have a nice Weekend!
Hugs, Andreja

ALI said...

Brenda these are gorgeous, love your stamping with the leaves.

Stamps and Paper said...

Beautiful scenic cards Brenda abd love you beautiful leaf backgrounds

Anne

Mummylade said...

You really have perfected this technique, I will admit I am one of those people who are convinced that one layer just don't turn out well but you prove me wrong over and over again :)

Sue said...

These are stunning Brenda. I really love your designs and the colours are wonderful.
Thank you for the inspiration.
Sue xx

KT Fit Kitty said...

This is so gorgeous, Brenda! Both cards are beautiful! I am very attracted to the top one! I would love to learn how to do this. Maybe when you're up to it, a tutorial? Hope you have a good day today - Happy World Card Making Day!

Bad Kitty said...

Lovely

Sharon said...

A gorgeous stamp Brenda and the results are fabulous. Love the colours and your beautiful leaves.
Have a lovely weekend.
Hugs Sharon. x

ellyscard creatief said...

Lovely cards.Beautiful scene.
Blessings Elly

Jane said...

These are just stunning Brenda. ...you're masking is perfect. Such beautiful colours too x

jackiescrafts said...

What a gorgeous card, i too love all the autumnal shades i think its my favourite season of the year
Jackie x

McCrafty's Cards said...

Happy World Card Making Day Brenda, These are beautiful I love the scene and the leaves
Kevin xx

Sarah said...

Absolutely stunning cards B, love the colours and designs x

aussie aNNie said...

Stunning card and such a serene scene.xxaNNie xx
The Journey is the Start

KandA said...

These are beautiful Brenda, I love the colours and stamps you've used xx

Desire Fourie said...

Brenda these are beautiful variations with the same gorgeous scene. Happy World Cardmaking Day 2014!
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

walchowDesign said...

Beautiful masking, Brenda! You make it sounds so easy but the combination of masking and creating a scene - it's far above my level. Happy WCMD!

Elizabeth said...

Fabulous autumnal cards , Brenda. I love the colours of autumn too. The scene you've created is lovely. Elizabeth xx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

I love these fabulous autumnal cards with a stunning stamp!!

Renee B. said...

What gorgeous cards! Autumn is my favorite time of year.
Hugs, Renee

NancyD said...

Two beautiful cards, Brenda. Soft and full of this new season. NancyD

Jacee said...

Beautiful Brenda!
Hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

Lorraine said...

Two gorgeous card Brenda. Love the scenes and colours
Lorraine x

susiestacey said...

Gogeous card Brenda, love the colour tones. Was surprised that Clarity were not at Harrogate today - Inkylicious were and l bought a few - like you do x susan x

Berina RGA said...

this is stunning!! love your scenery cards Brenda..
-Berina
Moxie Craftie

Marlies said...

Two gorgeous autumn cards Brenda. Lovely colours and you have created a beautiful scene with the stamps. Fab work. hugs, Marlies

Glennis F said...

Fabulous cards Brenda, great effects with the masking

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Brenda I love Autumn the colours are so varied and hold so much of natures beauty just like these two wonderful cards they are gorgeous Brenda, the images and papers look fabulous together, awesome makes.
hugs
lorraine x

Linby said...

Ooh gorgeous, love those skies.
Lynn x

Kathleen said...

Two gorgeous cards using fabulous colours, great scene and the use of the Pan Pastles is fantastic as always.

Kath x

Rhonda Miller said...

Wow, I love these. The scenes are beautiful.

Tracy said...

Love, love, love these autumnal inky creations, fabulous designs.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Jackie said...

Two wonderful Autumn card Brenda, my favourite time of the year :o)
Jackie xx

Gerrina said...

Two times a beautiful Autumn scene! I could not pick a favo; they are both so stunning! Hugs, Gerrina

Radhika said...

Lovely card :)

Jo Channon said...

Hi Brenda,
both of these cards are stunning, love the colours and the designs. I particularly love the one lay masking and think the effect is fabulous. Jo xx

Michelle J M said...

What beautiful Autumnal cards Brenda, both just fabulous. Michelle x

Merry said...

Beautiful colours and love that leaf stamp you have used.

Merry said...

Beautiful colours and love that leaf stamp you have used.