Sunday 2 September 2018

Veneitan Roses and meet Clover the Dalmatian puppy


It's time for our  new challenges at Stamping Sensations and Penny Black and More where our themes are 'I spy' and 'Make it Feminine'. As always there are wonderful prizes to be won at both.  And I had to share some photos of Clover an adorable Dalmatian puppy that has joined our family, you will find her further down my post.

Starting off with my PB&M share at the top I used an old favourite Venetian Summer which I stamped with black Versafine onto Fabriano, next I stamped the Roses from Red Blush around the top and sides to frame the Venetian scene. I then stamped, cut out and coloured more roses to decoupage and after coluring the scene I used Pan Pastels to create the sky and sun rays and matted onto a black base card. I have to say I am feeling rather deprived this year as we have not been to Venice, somthing we usually do even if only for a couple of days pre cruise.

'B' is for Boy, Blue and Birds

This was was so much fun, starting with Distress Oxides which I put onto a piece of acetate, spritzed with just a little water as I wanted to loosen the ink but keep the coloures vivid, then dragged a piece of Fabriano through and left to dry with no dabbing off. Next I stamped the Walking Together stamp from Bee Crafty with black versafine, cleaned the stamp and inked just the large circle element to stamp along the side and also just the bottom section of the stamp to fill in across the base. The sentiment is Chocolate Baroque.

'B' is for Branches, Birds, Believe and Blue

And another I made for Bee Crafty using quite a few Bee Crafty stamps, Branches, Poppy, Sentiment, Teasels and Leaves. I gave some details of how I made the base card here a while ago here so won't bore you with it again. I used Oxides to create the backgrounds, the stamped the images, added some texture paste with a stencil and bleached out the colour from the Poppy.


The new Butterfly Challenge started this week and the colour palette really appealed to me and I beleive I have managed to incorporate all seven elements which are: Electric Yellow, Embossing Powder, Eucalyptus, Embellishments, Emerald, Embossing Folder and of course a Butterfly. I stamped the Penny Black flowers with black versafinre and heat embossed with detail clear powder, then coloured in with sparkle pens, one of which is actually called Emerald and the brightest yellow I had.

I then cut it out and stamped the little Butterfly sitting on the stem a second time and decoupaged. The background was washed with two shades of green DI the closest I could find to the requisit colours and yellow, dried and embossed with a TL folder, fixed he flowers in place and added a bow and two little embellishments.


And as promised a couple of photos of Clover, our new Great Granddog. Ever since she was little Anysia has wanted a Dalmation and we knew that once she and Sam bought their first house it wouldn't be long. She is now nine weeks old and adorable, they have had her for a week and already she knows her name and we have had lots of puppy cuddles.


I hope you will pop over to the challenge blogs and see what my team mates have created to inspire you and look forward to seeing all your creations.

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46 comments:

Wendy L said...

Beautiful cards Brenda, first one, very chic. Loving Distress Oxides, dont have any but I did use Jens at Craft club.
Clover is adorable. I would love a pup but not really feasible with having Rico, he gets jealous, xxxxxx

Mervi said...

Fabulous Venetian scene, love the both stamps. Gorgeous and colourful folded card, and all the creations are lovely;-))m

Helen said...

Gorgeous cards, and how cute is Clover. I like the idea of a Granddog, you get the fun bits!

am enjoying the start to the season.. long may it continue!

KarinsArtScrap said...

o wow gorgeous work and stamping Brenda,,,the card with the flowers is beautiful and ooooooooooo I love your puppy what is he cute......................

Gr Karin

Crafting Queen said...

Stunning creations. I just love that multi-fold card, great colours. That puppy is so cute. How your baby is doing better. Hugs Anesha

Stamps and Paper said...

Wow Brenda what beautiful cards oh your your new puppy is sooo adorable

Anne

Valerija said...

Gorgeous cards and I just love your cute puppy.
Valerija xx

Craftyfield said...

Venetian summer is such a great stamp! Very different styles of cards today, but all very good! The puppy is cute too, I hear Dalmatian are very affectionate and loyal, perfect for children! xx

Fikreta said...

gorgeous cards!
oh Its so adorable Clover!
hugs

aussie aNNie said...

Stunning cards B, gorgeous all of them, but the icing on the cake is Clover, I am in love already.xx

Leanne Harris said...

Lots of beautiful makes again Brenda and your Penny Black one is very chic and lovely. Super to see the new Great Grand Puppy too! xxxx

Marlies said...

Gorgeous cards as allways Brenda! Love the first one with the flowers around the venetian scene. Clover is adorable! Marlies x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Your Venice scene is adorable with that classy lady and all the decoupaged roses!
The sun rays look so pretty! I wish you a long holiday in Venice next year! :)
Your second card is so vibrant and LOVE the Bee Crafty card, how beautiful folding and stamps! The card you made for Butterfly challenge is stunning and catch-eyes!
Your daughter's new puppy is soooo cute!! :D How sweet is Clover!!!
Hugs

Ellibelle said...

Your cards are simply stunning Brenda, LOVING each one, too hard to pick a favorite this time around, all stamps you used are just gorgeous and loving all the inkiness! Thank you as always for the wonderful inspiration!
The grand puppy looks sooooooo cute!!

Helen said...

Beautiful cards Brenda - love the way you framed the scene witht eh roses on your first card!
Lovely to meet Clover too!
Helen x

crafty-stamper said...

All fabulous cards Brenda but the first one is gorgeous very feminine and love the fold and stamps on the 3rd one too--Clover is gorgeous and love the name
Carol x

Dr Sonia S V said...

Such a gorgeous collection of cards Brenda and the first one is so breathtakingly gorgeous . And ooh those puppy eyes!!!!!

Kathleen said...

Stunning cards as always B. especially the third card, absolutely stunning .
But my favourite of all the photo's is Clover, great name and so cute.

Kath x

Joan said...

Wonderful selection of cards Brenda, my favourite is the second one, think I might need that stamp! The puppy is so sweet, most mornings I meet a dalmation called Dolly who visits the village shop for her treat from Ali who works there, she sits patiently until she gets it.

Joan x

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda. I especially like the feminine one as the colours are just perfect and your stamping is superb. I love the third one too with all the different panels and the beautiful tag. The colours are really vibrant too. Clover is adorable and I’m sure that she’ll keep you on your toes. Crafty hugs, Sandra x

Linby said...

Love the first one - ages since I used that stamp! Second seems to be different for you but love it. Now the third one - oh my goodness those colours, just love it.

Clover looks so cute - look forward to more pics.

kiwimeskreations said...

Oh what beautiful cards Brenda - love the scope of colours, stamps and techniques that you use. Your butterfly challenge on it stunning!
Clover looks adorable
Blessings
Maxine

Gerrina said...

Again great depth through those small stripes; it is my favorite card from this super bunch! You're spoiling us...:)! Love the special shaped card too; looks like fun to make!
And a cute dog; will be a big one soon...
Hope you ghave a fun week planned! Hugs, Gerrina

Lynne K said...

Another stunning set, Brenda. Your imaginative designs and use of colour are always inspiring. And Clover is adorable! x

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

A beautiful collection of cards Brenda, I love them all. I also love the photos of Clover she looks so cute.

Sue xx

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Carole Pollard said...

what can I say these cards are stunning as always loving the first one that's such a pretty stamp and what a fabulous shape on that second one it looks brilliant you have inspired me i may just give that shape a go. Loving your new addition. Clover is just the most adorable puppy Thank you for a lovely post Love and hugs Carole x

pinky said...

Big mistake Brenda posting a cute doggy pic with your gorgeous cards lol. Of course Clover takes centre stage but I just adore your artwork, fabulous colours and outstanding designs!

Mrs A. said...

Your card for the butterfly challenge is a stunner. All 7 elements added in such a subtle way. Love it. Thankyou for coming and spinning the wheel again this week. Hugs Mrs A.

Astrid Maclean said...

Absolutely amazing cards Brenda, each and every one of them, from elegant, to arty, to superbly cleverly designed, you are such a master, I am in awe, and could not possibly pick a favourite. Clover looks adorable!!

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Beautiful cards, have always loved that Venetian stamp. What an adorable puppy

KandA said...

Amazing creations as always Brenda and I love the photos of Clover. My grandparents had (before my time) the same breed but apparently it ended up being called the 'Damnation' dog.... obviously got into a lot of mischief! xx

Aileen said...

What a wonderful collection of cards Brenda and I love the one for the Penny black and more challenge, just stunning. And what a cutie the puppy is and already knows his name. May they have many years of pleasure and happiness from him.

Greta said...

Oh my goodness--I want to reach out & cuddle with the puppy! What a cutie! Beautiful cards, Brenda! I still haven't used the Pan Pastels I got several years ago, so guess I'll just have to come to your house & have you help me--haha! I really love how you did the DO background--gotta try it!

Cath Wilson said...

I always love your work, Brenda but the top one for Penny Black and More is simply stunning! You've excelled yourself.

Clover is absolutely adorable and I am SO jealous, lol... oh to smell that beautiful puppy breath. What a treat.

Hope you're well.

Cath x

Pat said...

Gorgeous selection of cards Brenda I especially like the third one, great design and colours. Love the pictures of Clover she is gorgeous and looks so sweet. Have a good day.

Pat xx

Sarah said...

As ever Brenda, I am in awe of your inky techniques. However, Clover is the star of the show this time!! What an adorable fur baby and such a lovely name. So glad you are getting to spend time with her, the smell of puppy is scrummy!! xx

Caro´s kreative Welt said...

Oh, what a beautiful dog, very sweet!!!
Your card is fantastic again. I like them all very much.
Hugs Carola

Mia said...

Fabulous cards, Brenda. The first one is my favourite. Happy September, my friend.

Chriss America Real said...

Wow! You are very talented . I love your puppy too .

I am a new follower , follow me back if you like .

Hugs,

Chriss

Pia S said...

Lot s of gorgeous cards in this post. The first one really caught my attention as I’ve got that lady in Venice stamp myself, I love her. Your card looks marvelous with the floral frame and rays of sunshine and it looks very different from what I’ve designed using this stamp.

Sally H said...

Stunning cards, Brenda! I love them all, especially the third one. Clover is a little beauty, and I bet you are enjoying some of those cuddles!

Mrs.B said...

I always love that Venetian scene and it looks fabulous surrounded with the roses, love the two inky cards with their black stamping and well done on achieving all the elements on the butterfly card.
Clover is adorable and those eyes are saying 'just cuddle me'
Hugs, Avril xx

nnalorac said...

Beautiful cards and oh what a cutie Clover is. Enjoy. Carol xx

ALI said...

Another great selection of cards Brenda!
I love Clover so gorgeous x

Merry said...

Clover is just the cutest puppy and I bet a lot of fun. Your cards are all stunning Brenda really love the fancy fold cards.