It's time for our challenges at Stamping Sensations and Penny Black and More where our themes are 'Add a Christmas sentiment' and 'Anything Christmas', I know they are much the same but it's a perfect opportunity to double up. As always there are wonderful prizes to be won at both.
My frame at the top is one of a bundle I bought cheaply and are really good to work with as the canvas board insert comes out of the frame to work with. I gave everything a generous coat of gesso, then the frame was covered with blood orange acrylic pain, dried, a think coat of crackle glaze smeared on with an old credit card and when that was dry a coat of an off white acrylic paint...........always love that part watching the cracks appear.
I stamped some PB ferns with versamark and heat embossed with detail gold powder. I painted the canvas insert with the same off white paint, more stamping with the same fern, then gold background stenciling and then the PB Holly. The poinsettias were stamped using distress markers direct to stamp and the cut out with the coordination PB die. Finally a PB sentiment. The Poinsettias were cut from snippets of Fabriano so I am going to pop over to the Playground with his one.
My frame at the top is one of a bundle I bought cheaply and are really good to work with as the canvas board insert comes out of the frame to work with. I gave everything a generous coat of gesso, then the frame was covered with blood orange acrylic pain, dried, a think coat of crackle glaze smeared on with an old credit card and when that was dry a coat of an off white acrylic paint...........always love that part watching the cracks appear.
I stamped some PB ferns with versamark and heat embossed with detail gold powder. I painted the canvas insert with the same off white paint, more stamping with the same fern, then gold background stenciling and then the PB Holly. The poinsettias were stamped using distress markers direct to stamp and the cut out with the coordination PB die. Finally a PB sentiment. The Poinsettias were cut from snippets of Fabriano so I am going to pop over to the Playground with his one.
My Stamping Sensations piece uses more PB stamps and distress markers, I just inked the fence and trees to the left of the image as I wanted to add some larger branches (using the same stamp as the frame above) to the top right of the scene. I then stamped two little PB birds and coloured them to look like Robins, a PB sentiment, Pan Pastels for shading and then a splattering of white frantage.
I do hope you will join us at the challenges this month.
How beautoful, that crackle frame is gorgeous and love the robin card
ReplyDeleteI love your frame Brenda, both the crackle and the Poinsettia are gorgeous! Your Penny Black snowy scene... perfect image of a winter's day, very nearly photographic. Another stamp I'd love to own! Have a great Sunday, xx.
ReplyDeleteStunning creation and card, Brenda! Great are both made.
ReplyDeleteA super, distressed frame with a beautiful stamped image inside, this will look fabulous hung on the wall Brenda. You have such talent for creating these beautiful scenes as in your second piece and I love the Frantage you've used to give that snowy feel.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
Two beautiful projects Brenda, but that frame takes the biscuit! Just gorgeous! Have a lovely day x
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous projects Brenda, I love the frame and the stunning makeover that you've given it. I also love the snowy scene at the bottom. You create amazing work even with your disabilities.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Two absolutely stunning makes Brenda, the frame is gorgeous with all the crackle glaze and I love the beautiful scene you have created on your second, you do create such wonderful Christmas scenes. Enjoy your Sunday.
ReplyDeletePat xx
What a treat for my eyes on a Sunday morning :) Your frame is a real beauty Brenda and the Poinsettia looks so real, it's fabulous. I love your second card too. It's such a tranquil, snowy scene and it really captures the feel of winter. I've admired this stamp so many times and each time I see it, I always looks completely different. I think it's definitely one for my wish list. Have a lovely Sunday Brenda. Crafty hugs, Sandra x
ReplyDeleteBoth are gorgeous hun, Luv Sam x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Brenda, the frame is gorgeous, love the colours and those blooms are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Christmas scene on you second card,lovely sparkle, Kate x
Such beautiful creations!! The frame is so pretty with a vintage look!! The poinsettia is lovely!! The scene you have created in the second card is lovely!! Love the robins!!
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda, Gorgeous frame with canvas and card. I love how the poinsettia turned out, at first I didn't realize it's the same stamp that I used recently. I already looked for the matching die, but didn't find it... must try again. I hope you are doing well, Shirleyxx
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda, I searched further and found the die, I've ordered it :) Thanks for the inspiration! xxx
ReplyDeleteI love your frame Brenda, lovely Christmas piece and your card is lovely with the little Robin and the winter scene
ReplyDeleteJoan
2 gorgeous cards you have made again Brenda.
ReplyDeletelove the design of the first card
Gr Karin
Beautiful creations Brenda.
ReplyDeleteWOW what beautiful creations...soo soothing and so festive
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Dr Sonia
You allways make such beautiful elegant creations Brenda. I love the canvas and your card has a lovely nostalgic Christmas look. The frantage gives it a lovely snow effect. hugs, Marlies
ReplyDeleteThat is a fun way to work with an insert! The frame looks great; love the crackle!
ReplyDeleteAnd your scene is awesome again! Beautifully soft...
Hugs, Gerrina
Gorgeous frame and a lovely card;-))m
ReplyDeleteWow Brenda, how beautiful is that? Love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Petra
I'm in love with your frame, Brenda!! Such a fabulous make!! Amazing cracled edges, stamps and poinsettia! A truly piece of art! I pinned it https://it.pinterest.com/pin/534802524485440502/
ReplyDeleteThese little robins in the snow and the natural scene of your card are very beautiful, too!
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Well, you've left me speechless today, Brenda! The frame is what I want hanging on my wall & that card should be framed, too! Good thing I won't be crafting today--can't imagine making anything close to these!
ReplyDeleteTotally gorgeous projects Brenda, crackling is so much fun!
ReplyDeleteOh B! This is such a fabulous snippets make - along with your card as well. As Alice says above (she stole my words!) - it's art!! Lovely to see you in the Snippets Playground, I know you're soldiering on and it's uphill most of the way.
ReplyDeleteAs for sitting in loungers dabbling our toes in the Caribbean, sounds like pure bliss - I can be packed in the wink of an eye! Ah, but 'who carries who' to the plane - I know, we nab one of those buggies and whizz along like Thelma and Louise :)
Take care and I hope it's not too long before you feel an upturn and are leading the Playground Gals in mischief once again. Parsnip is missing his 'partner in crime'!
Hugs
Di xx
Very pretty frame, Brenda! I've never made anything like this so I'm in awe! I wouldn't know where to start! Your robin card is gorgeous - such a peaceful scene - the added snow is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! I love the crackle frame! Your Christmas scene is stunning!! Hugs, Robin
ReplyDeleteOh WOW! Fabulous! Judy x
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards, Brenda! I love them both! The scene is just wonderful with those little robins!
ReplyDeleteYour frame is so beautiful Brenda with all the lovely stamps you have used, I love your robin card and the lovely winters scene you have created, you can almost feel the snow falling..
ReplyDeleteHugs Babs x
beautiful work Brenda - that frame is stunning - love it. Both pieces are fabulous x
ReplyDeleteOh my Brenda what a masterpiece. Your frame is so beautiful as is your card. I blame you for my ever growing need of Penny Black stamps xx
ReplyDeleteThese are stunning Brenda, I adore your designs and the soft festive colours are perfect.
ReplyDeleteTake care, Sue xx
Fantastic frame. Love crackle look. And card...wow.
ReplyDeleteMarjeta
Fabulous frame-great crackles and beautiful poinsettia and fern stamps-gorgeous Christmas card and love the Wintry looking scene
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Poinsettias and Robins...a perfect Christmas recipe!! That frame is beautiful Brenda and I would actually frame and keep the card it's that gorgeous!! xx
ReplyDeleteReally love your gorgeous frame Brenda, the crackle looks fabulous and the poinsettias so pretty. Lovely card too.
ReplyDeleteFliss xx
Two wonderful cards Brenda, especially love the frame card.
ReplyDeleteKath x
O, that doesn't mean I don't like the other one 'cos I do. xx
so pretty cards!
ReplyDeleteThese are both beautiful Brenda I love the robins, those poinsettia with that fabulous cracked frame look wonderful
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
Wow, these are both fabulous. I love the simple layout of the card and lovely scene for the birdy.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful creations Brenda, loving each one of these! I think it's about time for me to ink up the trees and fence stamp, had it for a while now and not touched yet...thanks for the wonderful inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYou do such lovely artwork, Brenda. These are soft, peaceful... I can "hear" the snow silently falling... you know that sound of silent beauty? Incredible, B. Hoping all is well for your family, and that you have begun feeling more comfortable. XOXO
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful frame Brenda I love the distressed look also the gorgeous stamps you have used it looks amazing, your card is also gorgeous full of delight, take care
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lorraine x
Gorgeous examples of your talents B! (And I am soooooo in lurve - the man is a genius!)
ReplyDeleteMrs K. x
The frame is amazing, looks so great with that cracle part and the card is so lovely!
ReplyDelete♥Hugs Valentina♥
Beautiful Brenda, can you believe whilst home I bought six of these frames to use with my class. Great minds.
ReplyDeleteWarm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
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WOW Brenda! That reverse canvas/frame is so gorgeous! I love this stamped/die cut poinsettia, I would love to have that set. What a great shape. PB poinsettias are always my favorites. Big hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and stunning...love your scene on your card and the frame is lovely too!
ReplyDeleteWow Brenda, these are 2 beautiful projects.... wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHugs Carola
Just gorgeous Brenda!
ReplyDeleteHope you're well!
wow, brenda, the frame is a gorgeous and creative art piece and the card is so serene and lovely in the colours you've used.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job on Both!!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh so gorgeous. These remind me of the cards my grandma used to give me when I was a child! These are so lovely. You are so talented
ReplyDeleteBoth are fabulous Brenda - you are sooo gifted! I'm starting to look forward to Christmas now as I'm blog hopping today, love your traditional makes. I hope that all is as well as can be with you. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteLove them both, Brenda. The frame is so elegant, and the card is simply beautiful. x
ReplyDeleteCan you hear me going OOOH! Loved #1 with the wonderful blaze of the poinsettia. Your frame treatment is just so lovely with the holly & poinsettia. But #2 made me really swoon with this winter robin scene. So gorgeous. Love the ideas you've used to transform the frame into such a masterpiece. TFS & Hugs.
ReplyDeleteLove the frame - so elegant and I like watching the crackle paste too. Great card, love how you changed part of the image for another stamp.
ReplyDeleteI have to say this is one of those times when there aren't exuberant-enough adjectives in the English language to say about your two creations, Brenda! You have me completely in love! Enjoy your day!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteI love your traditional scene with the Robins, two fabulous cards.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting
Tracy x