Morning Peeps, it's the 18th of the months which means we have our mid month inspirational posts over at Stamping Sensations and Penny Black and More challenges where are themes are 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow and 'Going Round in Circles'. Both challenges run until Wednesday 3rd April so there is still plenty of time to join in or to add a second or third entry.
My first Stamping Sensations piece has a Distress Ink colour-wash background dabbed up from a craft mat onto which I stamped a Chocolate Baroque image with Versafine black, coloured in and stamped the Butterfly again onto vellum and decoupaged and stamped an Incylicious sentiment.
My second SS piece has a similar background a stencilled skyline and then a Stamp Addicts Dove stamped along with a little sentiment tag tied with some ribbon, this was a recent sample for them which I believe is coming up on a Hochanda TV show this coming weekend.
My Penny Black creation uses another on the case cards from Which Crafts, I started by stamping (yet again) Dance, Sing, Love onto a background piece along with Blush using second generating stamping, then assembles the frame. Next I stamped and cut out three First Dance Lilies using Distress Markers is deep pink and red shades, pierced the centres and added some tiny pearl stamens and placed onto the frame along with some Tattered Lace Ivy and pearls.
Have a good week all, mine is going to be one of preparation ahead of Alex coming home for a break from his travels, so looking forward to having him back home for a while.
So beautiful Brenda. Xx
ReplyDeleteLove those lilies, Brenda, but the rainbows are gorgeous - subtle and dreamy, the way they often are in real life. Lovely.
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Excellent, B. Glad Alex is coming home how swell! A, praying you’ll be in good patch health wise to greatly enjoy his visit.
ReplyDeleteWow two very clever and lovely cards, I’ll be honest I’m not big, on rainbow cards but they do well!
Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz.x
{Wonderful Words of Life - Shaz in Oz}
{Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}
Gorgeous rainbow cards Brenda, a great background for the flowers and I love the peaceful scene for the dove. Beautiful circle card and the lilies look stunning.
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Avril xx
A beautiful collection of cards Brenda, especially the bottom card. I love the sentiment you've used and the delicate stamping in the background.
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Hi Brenda, I'm so glad for you about your son coming home for a break! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with your rainbow cards, such amazing inked backgrounds! The first looks very elegant with the bunch of flowers, the butterfly and the -oh so true- sentiment! And the second one is stunning, fabulous mix of stencilling and stamps! The banner in the beak of the dove is a clever addition!
The PB creation is so sweet with the pink shades and the lovely sentiment in the circle frame! Love the gorgeous lilies, too!!
Take care and have a fabulous week!
very beautiful and the card with the dove is fab Brenda
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All amazing creations, Brenda. Love those rainbow colors with the beautiful stamps! And your Penny Black and More piece looks just as beautiful! I love how you framed the sentiment with the pretty flowers and what a great idea to stamp subtle flowers behind the sentiment as well. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Brenda...love those pink lilies and I think your rainbow backgrounds are perfect for your dove and flowers.Have a good week.xx
ReplyDeleteA wonderful selection of stunning cards Brenda, each one has the WOW factor, all beautifully designed and coloured, Kate x
ReplyDeleteLove your over the rainbow cards Brenda and todays Penny Black creation too with the circular aperture xxxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creations;-))m
ReplyDeleteWow Brenda, another one of those great cards. As always very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHugs Carola
Lovely cards Brenda, I love the CB stamp on the first one, its on my wish list! and the PB wording is another favourite.
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Beautiful creations Brenda. Lovely stylish rainbow cards, I realy like the stamp you used on the first one. A lovely elegant design on the last one. I love the flowers you made, realy beautiful. Marlies x
ReplyDeleteBEautiful cards Brenda. Your subtle nod at the rainbow colours are fabulous and the pretty pink floral card is a stunner. Have a wonderful time with your weary traveller!! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Brenda and I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed this rainbow theme. It's been wonderful to see how differently people have interpreted it. I love your cards and I think the first one is my favourite... you are the Poppy queen x
ReplyDeleteWow two stunning card but my definitely favourite is the second one. So so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteWowww your cards are all Wonderful Brenda !! Love the beautiful colours and every detail, just amazing designs !
ReplyDeleteVery happy week, big hugs, Caty
Fabulous cards, the two rainbow ones are beautiful and love the delicacy of the third card, gorge flowers too.
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Beautiful cards, B” XXOO
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I love the watercolor effect! Such beautiful colors!!
ReplyDeleteMore beautiful designs Brenda and I especially love the colours on the card with the lilies .Hope you are enjoying better health Jenix
ReplyDeleteI always struggle a bit with rainbowcards, but these are so beautiful! (they go on my inspiration-bord... Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeletewow beautiful work here Brenda, why does my dabbing up never look this fantastic...lol
ReplyDeleteThree fabulous cards, as always, Brenda, love the Poppy image, the beautiful dove and the gorgeous flowers on the third and all the wonderful sentiments. Enjoy your preparations for you son's homecoming.
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Hi Brenda
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creations, love all your inky colours/backgrounds. The second generation stamping is so effective too.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
Love the bright colours on your first two makes. The delicate pink on the third is just so pretty.
ReplyDeleteoh Brenda these are so pretty!
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All three creations are so beautiful Brenda. I always marvel at how versatile your creations are. You always make such artistic cards.
ReplyDeleteLovely display B, gorgeous stamping and delightful colouring.xx
ReplyDeleteAll wonderful cards Brenda, love the colours on the first but totally fallen in love with the beautiful frame with the gorgeous flowers and super sentiment. Have a great weekend xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Brenda love the watercolour background on the beautiful poppies and butterflies-the lillies are so beautiful and love the sentiment and second stamping in the aperture.
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Annie was my first comment and guess who had forgotten to add the card lol
Carol x
Amazing cards, Brenda. I love the images and your distress ink backgrounds. Kisses, my friend.
ReplyDeleteSuch creative rainbow cards, but the PB card takes my heart! So love that sentiment & the design is fabulous, Brenda!
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards have you made. I like them all!
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