Good morning, it's Saturday which means time for a new challenge at Allsorts and this week Jo wold like us to use a stamp on our work. Our sponsor is Whimsy Stamps.
There was a time when every card I made featured stamping and nobody was more surprised than me when I was invited to join the Tattered Lace team and discovered just how much fun it was working with only dies and how very versatile they are.
Anyhow, I digress, today's card most definitely does have stamping, in fact quite a few of them, Sheena, Clarity and Penny Black. I stamped the scene with black archival and coloured in with Specrtum pencils and created the sky with Pan Pastels. And to finish a nice flourishy bow. This was a birthday card for a friend who like me has a bit of a thing for trees, scenes and birds, but it has reached it's destination so I know I am safe to blog it.
And................walk of shame............here is my Penny Black mid month card which I should have posted on Thursday, truth is I have been so busy with TL samples for next weeks TV shows that I totally forgot, in fact this is my first post since last Saturday. A heads up that if you love your flowers as I do, then you defo need to put a note in your diary for Friday 26th, can't say more but the new goodies are fabulous.
I would like to enter this into the current Butterfly Challenge 'F for Flowers' and a butterfly of course. It's only a small butterfly but fingers crossed it fits the bill.
Our theme at Penny Black and More this month is Wings and as always we have lots of lovely prizes so I do hope you will join in.
I would like to enter this into the current Butterfly Challenge 'F for Flowers' and a butterfly of course. It's only a small butterfly but fingers crossed it fits the bill.
Our theme at Penny Black and More this month is Wings and as always we have lots of lovely prizes so I do hope you will join in.
Happy weekend all.
Gorgeous cards Brenda and so creative , lovely colour too..{aNNie My Personal Blog}
ReplyDeleteI have a thing for scene stamping so your first card hits the spot!
ReplyDeleteHave a good week end Brenda, xx.
Love your scenic cards Brenda, this one just reminds me of walks in the hills.
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Sharon x
Good morning Brenda
ReplyDeleteThe Allsorts challenge this week is so me. I hope I get a chance to make a card for the challenge. We have decided to sell our house so my craft room is frightenly clean and tidy and I am afraid to go in there and mess it up. We have viewings all weekend but hopefully I'll be able to squeeze in some crafting on the kitchen table.
Take care
Lesley
wow...beautiful scenery card! I like it. but your second card looks also beautiful with those flowers. lovely bow!
ReplyDeletekind regards and have a good weekend.
Dora
Two gorgeous samples Brenda. You always create such fabulous scenes xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Brenda, first one such a serene image and the second one so pretty, xxx
ReplyDeleteOooo that scene is fantastic, I love seeing your inky creations, I always want to be in them enjoying the view LOL!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous PB creation. love the design.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
Two gorgeous cards, Brenda, and the first one is even more beautiful in real life too. A perfect scene for me and it has reminded me that the holidays are only a few weeks away ;)
ReplyDeleteLovely cards
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Hi Brenda, what gorgous cards. I do love the fantastic scenes you stamp - they look so real and your PB card is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI guess we should expect this weather seeing as Midsummer's day is almost upon us but I'll be keeing my fingers crossed it improves for your barby xx
I always love your scenery cards, probably because I myself am so bad in creating them. Love the flowercard too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Brenda! Love that lake view scene, it's so romantic and the colours are beautiful! Your flower card is dreamy, love how you layered your panels! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteYou make such beautiful cards. I especially love the one with the flowers.
ReplyDeleteYour scene looks so romantic, love the peek of sunshine showing through and hitting off the water.
ReplyDeleteThe pink bow looks amazing framing the flowers on the second card..
Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
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gorgeous cards as always brenda. love the scene you created. its a beauty! i thought i hadn't seen you in blogland for a while. now i know why. big hugs rachel xx
ReplyDeleteBoth beautiful cards Brenda. The first one reminds me of so many happy times that I've spent in the Lake District with my fabulous Hubby, it's one of our favourite places. The colouring on your second card is exquisite, such a pretty card and I love the way that you've layered it. x
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous Brenda. The images are beautiful and your designs are stunning.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Beautiful cards, Brenda! Beautiful stamping! I love dies too! You've got such a fun gig with Tattered Lace - sounds like it's keeping you extremely busy!
ReplyDeleteTwo amazing creations Brenda. Your stamped scenes are always spectacular, this one is no different! Gorgeous Penny Black card too, I should add that beautiful flower stamp to my collection.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you stamping Brenda! Love both your cards but the first one us fabulous, love the scene and the couple on the bench
ReplyDeleteJoan x
Two beautiful cards Brenda, the scene on the first reminds me of the Lake District so peaceful, the second has a gorgeous flower image and beautiful colours. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeletePat xx
Two beautiful creations Brenda I love that scene on the first one, I feel desperate for a holiday and that is what I would love to be doing sitting and admiring the scenery, the second one is stunning
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lorraine x
beautiful cards Brenda!! lovely!! the flowers are beautiful...
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards x
ReplyDeleteTwo stunning cards Brenda. I just love that scene, so peaceful. Michelle x
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous card, love the scene on the first one.
ReplyDeleteLovely! Bows on both cards are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards Brenda. You are 'the Queen of scene!' and I love the pretty floral card too.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend
Lorraine x
Oooo both are stunning & I really like the yellow butterfly ribbon, luv Sam x
ReplyDeleteBoth are terrific Brenda, always love your 'scenic' cards... So beautiful. Hope all is well with you. I won't enter your candy above yet as I'm away from pc and it's too tricky to link pic on my tablet table. Enjoy rest of your weekend. Nicola, x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the papers you used especially on the floral card. That bow is fantastic too. Hugs, Robin
ReplyDeleteBeautiful both! The second one is just fabulous, wonderful poppies and background!
ReplyDeleteThese are both beautiful Brenda, I love the scene on the first card and the colours, I like the flowers and the design of the second card
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
I love these. They're beautiful.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards Brenda! I love the scene you created on the first one and the bow at the side is a fab design. The second one is so stylish and elegant. hugs, Marlies
ReplyDeleteTwo stunning works of art Brenda. I love your tranquil scene, but I also love the pretty flowers on the secong card :o)
ReplyDeleteJackie xx
I love the calm serenity of the scenic card, and the flowers are so pretty! I see we're both celebrating with birthday candys at the same time!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Brenda the way you create the scenes for your cards is just amazing.
ReplyDeleteWhen I grow up I want to be just like you lol
Whenever I attempt scenes it just ends up a complete mess.
Love the floral cards you create as well.
Just so pretty.
Nature's splendour emphasized so beautifully here, once again by your awesome creative talent, Brenda.
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Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}
Two beautiful cards, but as allways I like your scene most! So beautiful in those delicate colours! Enjoy your sunday (raining here so time to craft!) Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards Brenda, the very beautiful flower stamp is both elegant and stylish in it's design and could be used for so many types of cards, I love stamps like these that are versatile. You scene is fabulous too and the subtle colouring shows it off beautifully.
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Always amazed me of how you create your lovely scene, Brenda!
ReplyDeleteTwo stunning cards Brenda, fantastic scene in the first and I do so love the flowers in the second card.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Popped in for a quick catch up Brenda - home for 48 hours! Two lovely cards - and congrats to your girls on completing the run for a cause which you know is also close to my heart. xx
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous floral card. I love all the banner work and your butterfly certainly does count sat right on top like that. Thankyou for fluttering by #33. hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteTwo stunners. No shame if you are a little late, we are all late at some time or another lol, and I have an idea that you aren't late or forgetful very often. Love the landscape, one of my weaknesses too, and that flower stamp is just beautiful! You've coloured both wonderfully. I hope you have a great week Karen x
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Brenda. I always think of you first as a scenic card maker...and then secondly as an all-round excellent and versatile cardmaker!
ReplyDeleteFabulous and beautiful cards, my fave is the flowery one, stunning,-))m
ReplyDeleteA very pretty card and you have done the layout beautifully. Thanks for joining us at Butterfly Challenge #33. Glenda
ReplyDeleteWowwww Brenda love yourt floral card,,,and all over these pastel tones on the card,,,,, really such a gorgeus work.
ReplyDeleteHallo liebe Brenda,
ReplyDeleteeinfach wunderschön deine Werke,eins schöner als das Andere,
glg ulrike