Saturday 9 September 2017

A touch Oriental



A very good morning Peeps, it's Saturday so that means it's time for our new challenge at Allsorts and this week Kath would like us to use 'At least two Design Paperes'. We have two prizes this week, a pretty paper pad to go with the theme and some dies from Tattered Lace.

I made this card absolutely ages ago and it's been sitting in my picture file waiting for an opportunity to use it so Kath's theme was the perfect opportunity. The image is a lovely wood mounted stamp called Asia Poppy from Hampton Arts, it was one of the very first stamps I bought so must be at least fifteen years old.

My starting place was to ink the stamp with Distress Markers and spritz with water before stamping and then cut out with a fancy die and lightly ink the edges. The papers are G45 and I made the single flower from an offcut from the same paper pack.


My second card feaures one of the lovely Art Deco dies from Tattered Lace, this one is called Cocktail Hour, I paper pieced the ladies dress and parasol, used Victoria border to cut the bottom panel, added a bow and Rare Earth sentiment.

I hope you will join us this week and please do pop over to the challenge blog and see what my team mates have made to inspire you.

42 comments:

Craftyfield said...

Both gorgeous Brenda! This theme is a good opportunity to attack the paper stash... xx

Wendy L said...

Love your Oriental one Brenda, but both gorgeous, xxx

Mervi said...

Two fabulous cards, love the second one!
Happy weekend;-))m

susiestacey said...

Two lovely cards this morning Brenda,love the poppy stamp with a touch of the orient, l was looking at a couple of my oriental stamps thinking they need an inking up. Have a good weekend x Susan x

aussie aNNie said...

Two absolute stunners B, but I love Oriental so adore that one.xxHave a lovely weekend.♥
[aNNie]

Dr Sonia S V said...

Love the way you have made the parasol and the party dress...so creative
Cheers
Dr Sonia

cuilliesocks said...

Absolutely stunning cards Brenda, beautifully designed with gorgeous papers and I love the elegant lady on the second one, Kate x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Two gorgeous cards, the colours and texture of the top one are so pretty

KarinsArtScrap said...

beautiful and elegant cards Brenda
Gr Karin

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda, I especially love the black & white design, very elegant ! I hope you are doing well, take good care, Shirleyxx

Ellibelle said...

Stunning cards Brenda, what a beautiful mix of papers and stamps! Loving the pretty girl die, and what a great idea to use designer paper with the die. Not sure why I always reach for plain paper when using dies, must be a habit. Hope you have a good weekend!

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Such a beautiful oriental card, I love the pink and blue together in these gorgeous papers.
Lorraine

KandA said...

Two gorgeous cards Brenda, love your stamping on the first and the second is so elegant xx

Sarah said...

As you know I might be just a little bit obsessed by patterned paper so these cards tick all the boxes for me!! Love the pretty oriental theme of the first and the elegant lady on the second xx

Tracy said...

These are so elegant Brenda, love the flower you made on the oriental card, is that a TL die?
What an elegant lady on your second.
Two gorgeous makes.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Pat said...

Oh such gorgeous cards Brenda, I love the beautiful pastel colours of the first and the Art Deco lady and beautiful papers of the second make for such an elegant card.

Pat xx

Mia said...

Wow! Two great cards, Brenda! Love the beautiful chinese symbols, the colours, the die cuts and the 3D flower of the first one. Pretty embossing and a gorgeous lady at the second one! You are very talented, my friend.

Crafting Queen said...

Two great cards. Love the papers in the first one. Have a great weekend.

Berina RGA said...

Beautiful cards!! Both are gorgeous! I always have trouble using pattern paper on my cards.

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

I can't choose a favorite today, your cards are very different but both awesome!!! Amazing oriental look in the first one, the papers used and the diecuts compliment perfectly the lovely poppy!! The flower is a delight with that paper! The second one is stunning, so elegant with that embossing on the back and the border! Absolutely LOVE the lady and the paper piecing on the dress with that dp!!
I think now you are at Rome? Here finally rain come down...

Kelly Lloyd said...

Very pretty cards. Love both of them xx

Kathleen said...

Two wonderful cards Brenda, both giving a different take on the challenge. Really lovely papers, images and design on the first card and really love the sort of monochrome effect of the second card. Super paper piecing, great EF and image. pretty papers too.

Kath x

Fikreta said...

so very nice and elegant cards!
hugs

Liz said...

Two beautiful cards, Brenda. I love the oriental look of the first one and the second one is so elegant and classy. xx

Leanne Harris said...

These are lovely Brenda, I must admit, I always struggle when it comes to oriental (don't have much stash in that department!!). I love the flower that you have made in the first one and the second one shouts elegance. Two very beautiful makes xxxx

Marlies said...

Two gorgeous cards Brenda. Beautiful papers on the first, a lovely design and an sereen look with the oriental theme. Your second one is so stylish! Marlies x

ALI said...

Two gorgeous cards, I even like the oriental (and I don't do oriental....lol)

crafty-stamper said...

Both gorgeous cards-I agree with Ali I don't do Oriental either but yours is beautiful,fabulous Art Deco one too great paper piecing-and thanks for the tip about Allsorts -just linked up my card
Carol x

Gerrina said...

Two lovely cards! The first made me smile because I had a LO in my hand last week by tidinging my craftroom with the same blue-ish DP on it... and I just love Art Deco stamps/motiv and cards...so that is my favorite. Super how you incorporated the bow on this card! Hope you had a good weekend!

kiwimeskreations said...

What beautiful cards Brenda - both so elegant and serene
Blessings
Maxine

Greta said...

Love both of these, Brenda! I can never find inks to match my papers--part of why they are mostly unused, but yours look perfect! The second card is so unique & lovely! Hoping your friends survived the hurricane without damage--so scary.

Mrs A. said...

I'm so in love with this pretty oriental card. The colours are gorgeous together. Just realised the card I have posted today has two design papers on it so off to link it up to the All Sorts challenge. Hugs Mrs A.

rachel said...

Both of these are truely beautiful! Wonderful work Brenda - really lovely use of papers xx

Tracy Welham said...

Wow, two absolutely gorgeous cards! Creative Blessings, Tracy x

aussie aNNie said...

B, re your altenew comment, I am hooked already, have a lovely collection of their stamps and some dies already. They are like Chocolate B stamps, very pretty and so good in quality.xx

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Hi B.
Love this first card, must dust off some of my oriental stamps in my spare (wots that?) time!
Trust you're keeping well, sending hugs and prayers from Downunder. Some more lovely creations scrolling down too, well done!!
Thanks for sharing your inspiration!
Shaz in Oz.x

{Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}

SewPaperPaint said...

Brenda, I just love what you've done with this Asian stamp! The DTR is so pretty and works beautifully with your paper layers. The "french" design is equally beautiful and so fun and romantic! Hugs, Autumn

Words and Pictures said...

Your Oriental card is stunningly pretty, Brenda - a big WOW from me! And I love the elegant glamour of your 1920s woman too.
Alison x

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

This is stunning!! Love your layers on the card to add to its visual and the palette of colors is so whimsical! Beautifully done!

Stamps and Paper said...

Two beautiful card Brenda particularly love the Oriental one

Anne

aussie aNNie said...

B, when I saw this post I thought I have that stamp, it's an old one and I found it today and had converted it from the wooden block so I could use in my misti...glad you posted as I would have forgotten all about this beauty. Like you I hope orientals come back as I too have many stamps and love them.xxx [aNNie]

Linby said...

Love the oriental card and of course the Art deco one, great how you sat her on the ribbon.