Saturday 4 May 2019

Pretty in Pink


Morning Peeps, time for our new Allsorts challenge and this week Tracy is our host and has chosen the theme of 'Pretty in Pink'.  Our winner will receive a pretty set of floral layering stamps from Buddly Crafts.

Sorry I've been a tad quiet around your blogs this week but I've been knee deep in design team samples for upcoming Hochanda TV shows, can't spill too many beans yet other than to say Pete Simpson of Artisan Designs has some stunning new floral stamps and sentiments and Ken Moody also has a new release later this month. And Lesley from Chocolate Baroque will be back on our screen on Monday and Tuesday, if I tell you I ended up with 25 samples you will know I enjoyed working with the stamps.................and just maybe there is a Poppy or two!!

I was going floral but had a Fairy moment one day and came up with this. After creating the base card using a score board and a circle die I used Oxide Inks to create the background on the mat panels which I cut slightly smaller. Then stamped the scene using a mainly Lavinia stamps with the exception of the small Hare which is Inkylicious and the bottom border which is Chocolate Baroque. All stamping is done with Versafine Black and the pink Versafine Clair.


And here are the tags I made to go in with our Birthday prizes when they are posted out, those who have been a winner at any of my challenges will know that I always tuck a little gift card or tag inside the package, so I made an extra batch and tried to keep them mostly pink to fit Tracy's theme. Oxide ink backgrounds, tags cut with a TL die, Lavinia Fairy's and also an Inkylicious one and lots of stencilling.

In two weeks on 18th May we will be celebrating Allsorts 10th Birthday and have a two week challenge planned. We think it's quite an achievement to reach our milestone so are making the challenge rather special with some really fabulous prizes so please do grab the logo above and help us spread the word.
 
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37 comments:

foxyg said...

Beautiful card and tags. Absolutely stunning.

gwen70 said...

Stunning card and tags Brenda, I do love fairies. So looking forward to seeing your samples. Gwen xx

Tracy said...

Beautiful, enchanting and inspiring, I love your card and the tags, I need to have a go at tags like that, you have certainly inspired me with these amazing creations.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

cuilliesocks said...

Absolutely gorgeous work Brenda, I love the fairy images and your designs are amazing, such wonderful colouring, Kate x x

Cath Wilson said...

Love this card shape, Brenda, but oh the pinks and the fairy and everything else are just wonderful. I'm in a Lavinia mood myself and have a few out to play with later today. You make it look so easy ;-)
Gorgeous. The tags are wonderful, too :-)
Cath x

kiwimeskreations said...

Oh Brenda these are amazing - I love how you stamp your backgrounds so beautifully and create tiny gardens for your faeries.
Blessings
Maxine

Lynne said...

Tags are card are gorgeous Brenda. I wish I was capable of making backgrounds like this x

Jeni Mc said...

This is a beautiful card Brenda . I love the shape and the colours are stunning .I must try some Lavinia stamps . They are at a stamping fair I am going to next week so will see what they have jx You have been busy !!

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

A fabulous display of Lavinia stamp and scenes Brenda.

You seem to be on a roll at the moment with all of the samples you're making, so I take it that your injections did some good.

Sue xx

Crafting Queen said...

Wow, these are stunning Brenda! I really love the colours you used.
Have a great week. Hugs Anesha

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

Such a beautiful card Brenda. I only have a couple of Lavinia stamps, so that's more to add to my crafty wish list. They look gorgeous in pink. I love the tags that you've made too and I'm looking forward to your birthday challenge. Wishing you a happy weekend xx

Mia said...

Wow Brenda!!!!!!! Your shaped card and allllll the tags are FANTASTIC!!!!! Incredible backgrounds and designs. Kisses, my dear friend.

paperpapier said...

Gorgeous pink colour in play, love it!

KandA said...

Wow, these are simply stunning pink creations Brenda. I LOVE each and every one of those tags and your card. You really are so talented and your magical scenes are amazing and so inspiring. Take care and have a great weekend xx

Linby said...

They certainly are pretty - love how the colour just pops - absolutely beautiful work.

KarinsArtScrap said...

wowza this is stunning love it all Brenda.

Gr Karin

Helen said...

Pretty in pink?? They are beautiful! on tenterhooks, looks like we'll miss out by a point.. gut-wrenching!

Craftyfield said...

You're so productive Brenda, puts me to shame... Fabulous creations, the circular scene being a favourite, both because it's a scene, and the circular shape is original. Real life is keeping me busy with less than happy stuff at the moment but I hope I will be joining with the Allsorts celebrations, a great credit to you and your team that the challenge is still going strong after all these years. xx

Mervi said...

Love these magical scenes, beautiful creations;-))m

Carole said...

Wow Brenda...what an amazing card and set of tags...how can one not fall head over heels in love with them all. You give us all such wonderful inspiration and to be able to come up with 25 samples...wow!...your design ideas just keep coming. Have a good weekend. xx

pinky said...

I've never known you not to work hard Brenda and they are definitely in good hands!! Loving all your work today especially because it's PINK! Enjoy the weekend, if you get a chance lol.

Pat said...

Oh Brenda everything on this post is just so gorgeous, the card is so beautiful, I love all the images, and your tags are fabulous. Have a good weekend.

Pat xx

Wendy L said...

Wowser Brenda, the tags look AMAZING as does the card , love them all, xxx

Caro´s kreative Welt said...

Wow, how beautiful. So I like pink too.
Also the TAGs are all super beautiful.
Hugs Carola

Lorraine said...

Gorgeous tags Brenda and that card is just stunning. Love your stamping and the pretty background colours.
Lorraine x

Kathleen said...

Totally fabulous creation Brenda, great images and design and a stunning shape of card.

Kath x

crafty-stamper said...

Love the shaped card and beautiful stamps-gorgeous stamped tags ---25 samples you must have enjoyed the stamps can't wait to see them all
carol x

Ellibelle said...

Such beautiful Fairy creations Brenda, and the winners are going to be so lucky to receive one of those tags as well with their prizes.

CdeBaca Crafts Gallery said...

Stunning images on the card and gift tags! Very beautiful work!

ALI said...

More fabulous work Brenda, lovey fairy scenes.x

Fikreta said...

These are stunning!
love them!
hugs

Gerrina said...

Your triplet-card is such a beauty! Perfect how the pink works on this beautiful background! And can believe that you loved working with other stamps after so many samples... and who doesn't like those fairies? Hugs, Gerrina

Donna Ellis said...

Wow! So glad to see you enjoying your colorful muse again, and feeling up to sharing your Lovelies with us! They are all amazing! hugs, de

Mrs.B said...

A gorgeous card Brenda, and a fabulous magical scene, the colour tones look lovely with the black and pink stamping. I do like all the little fairy tags, the backgrounds are fabulous.
Avril xx

Greta said...

You're good at making things with fairies, Brenda! These are beautiful! Congrats on the 20th anniversary of the challenge--a real accomplishment!

nnalorac said...

Magical scene Brenda, beautiful colours and design. Carol xx

SusanLotus said...

Hi Brenda!

Your pink card is marvelous!
And the tags are so beautiful

Have a great weekend,
hugs Sussie.