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Saturday, 15 August 2015

An Orchid or Hibiscus ?



Morning all and hoping this scheduled post knows it's Saturday and time for our new challenge at Allsorts and this week Jo would like us to share our favourite colour and we have a lovely prize from Sizzix.

The flowers are from Sheena's Orchid set. I stamped it out some time ago and forgot which set it came from and as it doesn't really look like a conventional orchid to me have to confess when I did the coloring in with Spectrum Pencils I actually thought it was a Hibiscus and coloured it accordingly, so will put this one down to artistic licence.

It's a corner stamp which I stamped four times to create a frame/wreath...........over at TL they think I have a bit of a fettish for floral wreaths as I seem to make one with every new set of dies I am sent to work with.............and they could well be right as I get great comfort from using flowers in this way. I have yet again used Penny Black Sing, Dance, Love in the centre and added an organza bow and ribbon slide...........I found a supplier on the internet that is aimed at the wedding market but sells some lovely ribbon adornments at reasonable prices.


My second share uses lots of Tattered Lace dies, I have written the details up on another scheduled post over at the Tattered Lace bog so please do pop over there if you would like to know what products I have used.

Happy weekend all and as always many thanks for your visit.

35 comments:

  1. Two lovely cards, I particularly love the bottom one x

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  2. oh I love orchids !!! and your first card looks like ;o)
    both cards are very pretty
    CU hellerlittle

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  3. Hi Brenda
    Two very pretty cards, I Always love reading the sentiment you used on the first card.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  4. Oh these are both simply lovely! Love them. Have a lovely weekend Brenda. x

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  5. Both are lovely, Brenda. Great colours too!

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  6. So beautiful Brenda, love the vellum flower, xxx

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  7. Brilliant creations, love the images, colours and design. I would say the flower is a hibiscus....xx..hope you are enjoying the weekend.xx
     {The Journey Is The Start  aNNie  my personal blog}

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  8. Looks like Hibiscus to me.
    Beautiful cards Brenda.
    Hope your health is letting you enjoy your holiday honey.
    Sending love and hugs xx

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  9. They are both lovely cards, Brenda. I think you could colour these flowers any which way you like. Hope you are enjoying your holidays.
    Marianne x

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  10. two beautiful cards Brenda...I think your first card is a Hibiscus which youve coloured beautifully...love the design and soft colours of your circle card...

    Anne

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  11. GORGEOUS!!!! I think it looks more like an hibiscus, but whatever flower it may be, I am loving that stamp!! Love your big sheer flower on the easel card, so unique and lovely with the big bow! hugs :)

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  12. Very beautiful designs, love the flower on the bottom one. The top flower does look like a cross between an orchid and hibiscus. I never think about how something 'should' be coloured :). I hope you are doing well, take care, Shirleyxx

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  13. Both are gorgeous Brenda, I love your floral creations.
    Lorraine

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  14. Two beautiful designs Brenda, They are both so pretty.
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  15. Love the ibiscus card with the lovely quote, but the easel round card is just fabulous!! Amazing!

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  16. Beautiful cards Brenda!! Love the pink orchids.. The second card is awesome!

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  17. Hello Brenda
    Two pretty cards today Brenda. Pink is my favourite colour to craft with and I also love to use flowers. There is nothing wrong with a floral wreath.
    Take care
    Lesley

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  18. both creations are beautiful.
    stunning how you made so much cards in the front. wow.
    kind regards, Dora

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  19. two stunning makes Brenda - absolutely gorgeous - hugs Rachel x

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  20. Two really lovely cards and love the way you have stamped the image in the four corners, love the layout of the leaves on the second card.

    Kath x

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  21. Both cards are really gorgeous Brenda, I love both designs, I hope you are enjoying your holiday
    Kevin xx

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  22. Two gorgeous cards Brenda. Hope you're enjoying your holiday.
    Avril xx

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  23. Two wonderful cards Brenda, both so beautiful. I love the vellum flower on the second one.
    I have often noticed that images are wrongly named by the creators, so I guess crafter's licence is involved :o)
    Jackie xx

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  24. Oh what a beautiful, gorgeous cards.
    luv
    Debby

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  25. Two beautiful creations, Brenda.
    Hope you're enjoying the rest of your holiday!

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  26. Both beautiful cards Brenda. Hope you're having a wonderful holiday xx

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  27. Two beautiful cards Brenda both so wonderfully designed,
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  28. Two beautiful cards! Love how the leaves fall together. Hope you are enjoying your holiday, Brenda!

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  29. Both are so beautiful! Can't believe I missed them. It's been a wild month. So glad you made it home safely. I hope your trip was as amazing as it sounded it would be. Hope your feeling better too. Hugs, Robin

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  30. Both are fabulous creations and so adorable! Hope you enjoyed your holidays!

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  31. These are so gorgeous, Brenda! Sorry I missed some of your cards while on my blog break. The easel is stunning! I love the ribbon and bling on the first card!

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