Saturday 22 February 2020

Make it Girly at Allsorts


Morning Peeps, it's Saturday and time for a new challenge at Allsorts where our host is Lynn who would like us to 'Make to Girly', this weeks lucky winner  will be able to choose a whole collection of images from Julia's JMC Designs store.

It's still short and sweet again I'm afraid as it's another couple of weeks until I get glasses so I can see the screen with any degree of clarity, so all rather hit and miss still. My top card used the lovely Zamira from Lavinia along with Poppies, all stamped with Versafine Clair.


I managed to get a card made for the current Butterfly Challenge which I've not joined in with for a while, the current requirements for the letter 'T' are tunnel card, tea rose, teal, thistle, twine, two of something and of course a Butterfly. You can't really go wrong with inky backgrounds so lack of vision wasn't a great issue, three colours are Distress Oxides, a Crafty Individuals image, then I stamped the Butterfly twice more to decoupage, a twine bow on his throax, three pearls and dies to create the tunnel effect.


And this card features Marcelle from this weeks sponsor, something of a challenge for me as I'm not a colourist at the best of times, let alone without glasses.

Have a great weekend.
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43 comments:

Mervi said...

The first card is so divine and gorgeous.
Happy weekend;-))m

gwen70 said...

Stunning cards, love the first one xx

LesleyG said...

Wow these are gorgeous Brenda! I love all of them, full of inspiration, and you are doing amazing under the circumstances xxx

Crafting Queen said...

Wow, great cards Brenda. I love the first one, stunning. Have a great weekend.x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Ciao Brenda, anche senza occhiali vai alla grande, direi!!! :) Tre stupende cards, e specialmente il trittico è sensazionale!!! Zamira è la mia fata preferita tra le ultime rilasciate e la scena che hai creato per lei è davvero deliziosa, così divisa con i tre pannelli e gli splendidi sfondi!!!
La tunnel card con la farfalla è sorprendente, favolosi colori e mi piace molto come hai evidenziato alcune parole del sentiment con i cerchi/macchie di tazza! Il twine sulla farfalla attira l'attenzione sulla bellissima farfalla 3D!
E l'ultima card, così diversa dal tuo solito stile, mi piace moltissimo, è davvero elegante e dolcissima!! L'hai colorata così bene senza occhiali, io senza i miei "4 occhi" non sarei mai riuscita a non sbordare con i colori! LOL :D
Ti auguro un buon weekend, spero che da te ora ci sia il sole... so che c'è stata molta pioggia, spero che non abbia fatto troppi danni.
Qui la primavera sembra già arrivata
Un forte abbraccio

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

Super cards Brenda and I absolutely adore the first one, it's beautiful. Hoping your weekend is a happy one xx

Jeni Mc said...

That first card is beautiful,well they all are , but that especially Brenda . An amazing
shape . it looks as though it should be in a stately home You will be glad when you have glasses sorted .Take care Jx

KarinsArtScrap said...

gorgeousssssssss Brenda

tomorrow I have lavinia tags so I can join the stamping sentions but it's not so good as you

gr karin

susiestacey said...

Another lovely collection of cards, The Lavinia one is stunning but l also love the butterfly one and the dimension looks great.
Have a good weekend, trying to snow here this morning, we have not had any this year so are due some x Susan x

Lynne said...

Amazing cards Brenda, especially the first one. I love the shades of greens against the black stamping x

aussie aNNie said...

Hi B, beautiful and brilliant designs, love them all and always enjoy coming here to see what you make.xx

Fikreta said...

these cards are so pretty!

Donna Ellis said...

You're my hero, and my inspiration, Miss Brenda! Not just through your soulful artwork, but by sharing your life (it's blessings and challenges) and your tremendous stamina. Hoping that the new glasses will bring with them a whole new way of seeing things, physically. Your beautiful heart already sees tremendous beauty. Had to PIN all your lovelies today, B. The feminine scene bringing forth Life, the butterfly mosaic indicating the realms of Life, and your girl in pink all bring out a different type of nurturing and love. Thanks for sharing, big hugs, de

Marlies said...

A gorgeous fairy card in a very nice shape. A beautiful butterfly card, love all the layers and depth and you did a very good job colouring withour glasses on the last card! Marlies x

KandA said...

Three beautiful cards Brenda. I love the magical fairy scene, the butterfly looks amazing with all those layers and your colouring on the third is perfect xx

Lynn McAuley said...

Stunningly beautiful work!! How divine!!

Linby said...

Yet again your first card is just breathtaking - I could look at it all day long - so beautiful.
Love the butterfly too - the colours are lovely. The third card is so pretty.

Helen said...

oh my word, Brenda, that top card is particularly spectacular!

cuilliesocks said...

A trio of gorgeous cards Brenda, beautifully designed and coloured, I especially love the first one, Kate x x

Fliss said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda, all so pretty and I especially love the butterfly one.
Hope you get your glasses soon as I know exactly what that's like having gone through it myself when I had my cataract ops.
Fliss xx

crafty-stamper said...

Fabulous cards Brenda really love the beautiful beautiful tunnel card
Carol x

Kathleen said...

A great selection of card Brenda, love the shape of the first card and the colours and image on both the first two. Was quite shocked on the second card as I can not remember ever seeing you use pink.

Kath x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

The top two are truly stunning

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

I love all of these gorgeous cards Brenda, but you know me the Lavinia one has to be my favourite.

Sue xx

Ellibelle said...

All such beautiful cards Brenda. Seeing your gorgeous Lavinia card on the DT blog inspired me to get my Lavinias inky as well for this theme. You are so good at remembering the fairies names too! I never do!
A wonderful inky butterfly card as well, those colors are so pretty and loving the fun JMC card with the wonderful sketch!

Craftyfield said...

Beautiful cards Brenda! I love the Lavinia card's semi circular gatefold shape and the background looks great (not sure if it's a Distress Oxide or alcohol inks but it's perfect for those whimsical scenes). Have a great Sunday. x

Babs said...

Beautiful selection of cards Brenda I love the shape and the fairy tale scenes on the first card amazing..
Hope your coming along nicely.
Babs x

Stamps and Paper said...

Stunning selection of cards Brenda the first one is my favourite

Anne

Gerrina said...

Your triptich looks so gorgeous! Beautiful scene and use of the dreamy stamps! And so good to see that beautiful Crafty Individuals butterfly stamp; love this one... It isn't easy I think for a busy bee to have to slow down and wait untill the next step in the proces...wish you patience... Hugs, Gerrina

Vicky Hayes said...

What an amazing display of cards Brenda - and all different styles! What an fascinating shape your first card is and what a gorgeous background. The layered stamping on your tunnel card is really effective and the twine is the perfect embellishment for your butterfly. I can't believe you coloured Marcelle so beautifully without glasses on your third card!!! Vicky x

Sarah said...

Fabulous cards Brenda, the screen is fantastic, I love the pretty colours on the tunnel card and get you...a coloured image, I thought your blog had been hijacked!! Great design and such pretty paper. Hope you are still improving xx

Dr Sonia S V said...

WOW that fairy card is amazing Brenda
Cheers
Dr Sonia

Mrs A. said...

This is so pretty. The colours look really good. Love the butterfly cut twice more . Looks just like a picture frame. Take care with your eyes and hope you get your glasses soon. Thankyou for coming and spinning the butterfly wheel with me. Hugs Mrs A.

Mrs.B said...

Fabulous cards Brenda, love the background for the fairy card and the design. The background colours on the butterfly card are beautiful with the black stamped image. For not having glasses Brenda, the coloured image is fabulous, wouldn't like to think what mine would be like if I didn't have the specs on!
Hugs, Avril xx

ALI said...

Beautiful creations Brenda x

kiwimeskreations said...

three wonderful cards despite your low vision at the moment Brenda - these are amazing! Loving each one, and they are all so different
Blessings
Maxine

Wendy L said...

All so gorgeous Brenda but I adore the Lavinia one.
Hope you get sorted soon and keeping warm, Ibelievesnow maybe on the way for you as ourtemps are getting upto 27 this week,xxx

Pat said...

Beautiful cards Brenda, your butterfly is gorgeous love the colours and the background.

Pat xx

pinky said...

Beautifully elegant cards Brenda and your colouring in the last one is just great, especially with no glasses!!

Sarn said...

I really admire all your inking on these lovely cards Brenda. I especially love the Zamira triptych card - fantastic.

Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. I don't know the latest with your eyes, but I am sending you well wishes.

Hugs, Sarn xxx

HilaryJane said...

Three wonderful cards again, I don't know how you keep up the pace. It is lovely to see you finding a way to keep crafting despite your current sight issues. Keep up the good work, it is greatly appreciated xx

Tracy said...

Hi Brenda
I absolutely love your Lavinia creation, Your compilation of stamps is perfect as always. That CI butterfly is gorgeous and the creation is fabulous. Love how you used the sponsor image.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Greta said...

Hoping the new glasses will be a big help, but sure can't tell from these cards that you have any eye issues, Brenda! All beautiful, but the butterfly is my favorite!