My Butterfly which is from Penny Black is my Stamping Sensation creature, a rather bright and bold creation but it was fun to make. I took a piece of Fabriano 600gsm cardstock and working on a coloured section at a time and allowing to dry in-between, I spritzed liberally with water, shook on Brusho crystals and used a straw to blow the wet colours outwards.
Next I stamped the Butterfly onto a piece of card, coloured with the same Brosho's, cut out and mounted onto the inky background, also stamping the Visible Image sentiment. I added wire antenna to the Butterfly and a few silver sequins.
My Penny Black creation uses all time favourite Dance, Sing, Love along with a new stamp with the lovely name Branch of Grace. I gave the background a light colour wash with blue distress ink and the stamped the blossom inking the stamp with distress markers and spritzing with water before stamping the whole image once and then sections of it to extend the blossoms. The sentiment is stamped with archival coffee.
As always there are lots of super prizes to be won and some great inspiration from my team mates, so please do pop over the the challenge blogs.
Have a lovely Sunday whatever you are up to.
Wow! I absolutely love both of these but I think the first one is my favourite, such a fabulous burst of colour and the butterfly is gorgeous. The second one is so beautifully delicate and that's one of my favourite sentiments. Lovely inkiness Brenda:) Crafty hugs, Sandra x x P.S. I sent you an email regarding my Allsorts win, hope you've got it? x
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards. I love the vibrant background on the first one and the butterfly is just stunning. Lovely delicate design on the second card and I love the quote. xx
ReplyDeleteI love the butterfly!!!
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Gorgeous cards, beautiful butterfly and I can see why that verse is a favourite.
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Debby
The butterfly card is so nice.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards both, my fave is the first one;-))m
ReplyDeleteZwei sehr unterschiedliche fantastische Karten.
ReplyDeleteDie Schmetterlings-Karte ist modern und cool...
Die Blumen-Karte voller Poesie, fein und zart.
Zwei wunderbare Kompositionen.
Herzlichst Sophie
Just such beautiful creations Brenda. I adore how you always use nature as the starting point for your artwork. Have a lovely Sunday xx
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Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}
Two gorgeous cards Brenda. I favour the first one only because I love bright colours. It reminds me of my childhood when we used to do the straw and paint blowing which created those bautiful patterns. Oh dear just as I was geting down my must have list Bresho crystals have been added. Lol.
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Two beautiful cards Brenda. The background on the first card is fabulous and the second one features my favourite sentiment stamp which I managed to get hold of, thank you for your help on that matter.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of your Sunday, I hope the sun is finally shining in your neck of the woods.
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Lesley
Wonderful cards, do love the brushos
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards and beautiful sentiments on both of them. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
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Morning Brenda
ReplyDeleteWOW.... I love both designs but I think the butterfly card is my favourite
Enjoy your day
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June
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Both so gorgeous Brenda, xxx
ReplyDeleteChe farfalla meravigliosa Brenda!! Davvero emozionante sulle macchie di colore! E la seconda card è così delicata! Due lavori diversi, ma entrambi sono stupendi!
ReplyDeleteTi auguro una Buona Domenica nel tuo paradiso naturale!!
Brilliant cards with fabulous colours chosen...just gorgeous..xx{aNNie}
ReplyDeleteI love the butterfly card.
ReplyDeleteOh wow love the background on the first card, and the second is pretty, love the sentiment !
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Both are beautiful, the butterfly and colourful splats on the top are wonderful. Take care, xx
ReplyDeleteHello there, Brenda! I'm so happy to be back in blogland! Thank you for your kind words on my blog! Your cards are gorgeous! I'm especially intrigued by the first one - the splatter effect is amazing! I love the butterfly too! Love the stamps and sentiment you used on the second card Hope you are having a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteboth are beautiful cards and great use of colours Brenda
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Wonderful cards Brenda, love the bright colours of the first one.
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Wowwww, both card are very nice. I love the card with the butterflies...great splash background.
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Two lovely cards, Brenda. Of course, the butterfly is my favourite. It really shines out against that fab background. I'm hoping Sally will be getting me the new Inkylicious big butterflies from Stamp Magic. I can envisage doing something similar with them. Thanks for your good wishes this morning. x
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards, Brenda. The butterfly one is so arty and lovely! The butterfly just glistens with delicate colour.
ReplyDeleteThe second is so beautiful. I love the way you made the blossoms extend. That is some careful stamping. I also like both sentiments...I ust remember to use more of my inspirational type sentiments!
Wowzer, Brenda--these are fabulous! I had that PB sentiment stamp in my hand years ago--just love it--& that may be my favorite Brenda card!
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards Brenda, the first one is so cool and the second card is a pure delight.
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Maarit
Both cards are beautiful Brenda!
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They are both beautiful Brenda. And what a fun way to get the ink to spread on the first one!
ReplyDeletethis first card is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI love the text on taht card.
and this other card is so beautiful
have a nice day
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Bad Kitty's Craftroom
Hello my friend. Am having a few days down time before another mad 2 weeks (Leicester 2 days, Hertfordshire 4 days and Edinburgh 6 days) so am able to trawl through blogland a bit. Love these 2 cards.... and now am going to have to get me that PB stamp cos it's just LUSH.
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Totally stunning cards Brenda, that butterfly is amazing and what colours, love your background too. You second card is in contrast softer and gentler with a wonderful sentiment, Kate x
ReplyDeleteI knew when I saw #1 scrolling in, I was going to LOVE it! Fab work with the brushos, and does this fantastic (and splendidly colored!) butterfly set off those bold splats of brilliant color. Such fun to move around the puddles as you've done here. Totally different feel to #2, very calming and serene, equally lovely. Two great makes! TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeletetwo beauties Brenda - really wonderful cards! I love that saying - and the card is so delicate - the butterfly one is right up my street - fabulous! hugs rachel x
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful creations, Brenda! I love them both! Lovely bursts of colour on the first and that sentiment on the second is a favourite
ReplyDeleteBrilliant cards Brenda and some lovely colour choices, great images too.
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Stunning cards both of them Brenda! That splatty background behind the butterfly looks amazing and I love the soft tones on the second one!
ReplyDeleteLove how your first card came out, Brenda. Such a bright and cheerful card. Will have to try straws and brushos. Just came home from a lovely meal out with friends.
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Wow Brenda your butterfly card is certainly a showstopper which follows in nicely to your second make which is peaceful and serene looking.
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ShirlsCards.
Oh my goodness...that butterfly is gorgeous! I love the splattered paint and the sentiment on the second is one of my faves! I just think they are both so fabulous! Hugs, Robin
ReplyDeleteHi B. two great themes for the challenges and two equally wonderful creations for them.. must get inky myself again soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the inspiration.
Shaz in Oz.x
{Shaz in Oz – Calligraphy Cards}
Oh my hun these are lush cards indeed,I am totally in love with the first one as butterflies are my favourite. But both cards are gorgeous hun so effective hugs cheryl xxx
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are beautiful and as allways very elegant! hugs, Marlies
ReplyDeleteThe contrast between both cards is so big, but... I like both styles!! Could not pick a favorite; the first I love the colours and on the second the quote and the softness... Hope you have a good and sunny week!
ReplyDeleteFantastic effect on the first card - love the straw blowing!. Lovely PB card as always with one of my fav stamps too.
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Beautiful cards Brenda, sure do love those splashes on the first one! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing card, love the splater, I'm not good at it :(
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Stunning cards, love the bright colours.
ReplyDeleteTwo really beautiful cards Brenda. I'm certainly going to have to try blowing my Brushos around. I love the splatter effect. The second is a really pretty image and looks like water colouring. Ver pretty Barbxx
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ReplyDeleteThe card with the splashes is marvelous.
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Sussie
Beautiful cards!! My favorite is the second one!!
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Moxie Craftie
Both beautiful cards gorgeous butterfly and fabulous Brushos background not blown mine yet but been having a play lol-brilliant sentiments on both and love the watercolour effect on the second
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Two beautiful cards, Brenda. I love the one with the butterfly, the splatter effect is great. And the second card is so pretty, I love the sentiment.
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Anke
Beautiful cards Brenda - both singing of sunshine. Hope your week is going well. Nicola x
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ReplyDeletethese are both gorgeous! i love the technique and colours on the first and i love the sentiment with the delicate image on the second; i especially love the pink and brown colour combo which i might just be influenced to use more - it's so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous pair of cards Brenda and such beautiful techniques!
ReplyDeleteLate to the party aren't I? I LOVE these 2 cards, most especially your butterfly one cuz I love the straw-blowing inkiness background!
ReplyDeleteThe PB sentiment is wonderful isn't it?
Good luck with the workmen and lack of internet access.
Hugs, Sarn xxx
Such gorgeous cards, love the branch and sentiment so much! Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteTwo amazing creations, I love your butterflies and that fabulous background.
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Tracy x
Beautiful cards Brenda, I love the gorgeous splashes of colour on the first and the delicate blossoms of the second.
ReplyDeletePat xx
Two beautiful cards, Brenda. Great stamping.
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Oh my two absolutely gorgeous cards Brenda I love the butterfly on the first one with the splats of colour behind the second is equally awesome especially with that wonderful sentiment,
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lorraine x
Gorgeous as always xx
ReplyDeleteI love this. Those ink splatters are great.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, love the butterflies & fabulous blossoms :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteI think I'm addicted to Brushos, I just love them.
Love love the brightness of your butterfly card. Both you and Linby entice me all the time with your wonderful creations with Brushos. The second card is so pretty too.
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