It's time for our new challenges at Stamping Sensations and Penny Black and More where our themes are 'Spring Florals' and would you believe 'Spring Flowers'.......before you wonder why on earth we came up with the same theme at both challenges, it was actually our Stamping Sensations sponsor who chose that one, but it's a beautiful theme and one we all enjoyed creating for.
Again it's a short post, I'm counting the days as I can have my eyes tested this coming week, Friday to be exact, it's seemed like forever waiting for the go ahead from my consultant to get them sorted.
So above a pretty Spring feel with all the yellows for my Stamping Sensation card using the beautiful Penny Black At Grace along with Clarity sentiment and a stencilled background which is from our sponsor Thirsty Brush.
The new Secret Garden collection was released by Penny Black last week and John posted me a selection super quick across the pond so I was able to make a card for today's challenge. I think this one looks very much like Peonies, it's called Petal Poetry PB 40-738, I have also used the new Blooming Sentiments 30-703.
Again it's a short post, I'm counting the days as I can have my eyes tested this coming week, Friday to be exact, it's seemed like forever waiting for the go ahead from my consultant to get them sorted.
So above a pretty Spring feel with all the yellows for my Stamping Sensation card using the beautiful Penny Black At Grace along with Clarity sentiment and a stencilled background which is from our sponsor Thirsty Brush.
Another Country and another marathon for one of my super hero athletes, there were one or two well known Kenyan's in this one and they can always be relied upon to set the pace and grab the podium positions, but Alex got another PB knocking a whopping seven + minutes off his previous time to 2hr 32.43. He's off to Lisbon now for the next event, then will be back at the end of March for some UK race meetings and the family wedding so counting the days till he's home.
And no Spring would be complete if I didn't use my lovely Wordsworth PB poem at least once and here I've used it along with PB Daffodils.
Please do pop over to the challenge blogs and see the inspiration from my lovely teamies.
Beautiful springtime flowers and cards;-))m
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Brenda they all remind me of Spring we just need less rain and more sunshine
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Je kaarten zijn weer prachtig met een mooie tekst
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Best of luck for Friday. Love these card, the first one is just screaming Spring to me.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Brenda..my favourite one is the daffodils.. they are a blooming here despite a the water!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful floral cards Brenda and with lovely quotes and sentiments.
ReplyDeleteSuper photo of your fabulous Athlete, Kate x
such beautiful and sunny cards Brenda and fab photo
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What fabulous flower cards, Brenda and I love the sentiments you have used. Congratulation to Alex too!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a good weekend!
Hugs
Carol x
Such beautiful creations Brenda. Loving them all! I need to get a hold of the pretty stamp At Grace, think I'm due for some new florals :-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your son on his amazing accomplishments!
Ciao Brenda, sono contenta di sapere che finalmente venerdì avrai la visita oculistica e spero che ti diano subito i tuoi occhiali!! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulazioni ai super atleti...!! I tuoi figli sono straordinari!!
Mi sono innamorata della tua prima card... tutto quel giallo, i fiori stupendi e le farfalle danzanti intorno ad essi... Per non parlare della splendida citazione e del delicato stencil... Sembra davvero primavera!!
Molto bella e femminile anche la seconda card, quelle peonie rosa sono splendide.
L'ultima card è davvero elegante con i narcisi e il bellissimo bordo traforato! Come sempre ci sono bellissime ispirazioni qui da te, e la primavera sembra davvero arrivata.
Un grande abbraccio
Lovely cards Brenda and I do love the sunshine yellows for the backgrounds, so very spring like.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Alex, a great achievement.
Avril xx
Three beautiful florals Brenda absolutley love the bold lemon one. Well done to Alex too x Susan x
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous collections, super stamps, fabulous colours and brilliant designs.
ReplyDeleteFabulous photo and a great achievement with his timing, love the pink trainers. Hard competition too.
That is the only poem that I have ever remembered, well apart from Old Meg she was a gypsy.
Kath x
Three Stunning creations, Brenda! I love them all. There is something so cheerful about yellow and daffodils, and your lovely pink rose is beautiful too! Lovely to hear more of Alex's achievements, and I can guess how much you are looking forward to seeing him again. Big hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful elegant cards Brenda. All in lovely colours and so very well designed. A fantastic photo, you will indeed be very proud.
ReplyDeleteHope your eye test will go well. Marlies x
What e beautiful cards, Brenda. Fantastic.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Spring flower designs, let hope the Spring like weather comes soon too Brenda!!!! xxxx
ReplyDeleteLovely cards as always B. And a great pic of the man in action...
ReplyDeleteShame there wasn't a lot of action to be seen on Saturday night. Hoping they 'spring' back soon. x
You've definitely brought spring to us and just what we need, I couldn't pick a favourite as all three are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWell done to Alex, it will be so good for you to have him home soon.
Happy crafting
Tray x
Brenda these are gorgeous, well done to your son x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful floral cards, the PB stamps never disappoint... Have a good week, Brenda.xx
ReplyDeleteThese cards are gorgeous Brenda, I love the pretty flowers and soft colour schemes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for having me as GDT at Stamping Sensations this month too.
Lorraine x
Love the intense colour on the first card, such a gorgeous design and layout too. The second one is so pretty and the third one looks good with the die cuts and the poem.
ReplyDeleteWell done to your son.
Beautiful beautiful cards Brenda!! Love them all
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your super hero athlete!
Blessings
Maxine
Stunning florals, gorgeous colours.x
ReplyDeleteFabulous backgrounds and you have some beautiful stamps and sentiments good luck with the eye test.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
I love seeing your proud mumma photographs Brenda, what another fabulous achievement!! I also love seeing your gorgeous cards and they really are a fab collection here, love thosepink blooms and yes they are rather like peonies. Good Luck for Friday xx
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards Brenda and just perfect for spring x
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful selection of cards Brenda, gorgeous spring flower images. Congratulations to Alex. Hope all goes well at the opticians.
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A stunning set of cards again Brenda, hope the eye test goes well tomorrow.
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Hi, why this post has only just popped on my dashboard goodness knows.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards.
Good Luck tomorrow, xxx
Lovely Spring cards great sentiments
ReplyDeleteYour cards are just beautiful and the quotes you have stamped are amazing Brenda. Make you stop and think! Well done to your super star!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, Brenda - definitely announcing Spring! Lucky you to be treated to early PB stamps, too ;-) Love the Petal Poetry one...it could be peonies - which I love - but also carnations, which I also love. I think it's the size that made me think of them, though. I'm not a fan of yellow but you've used it beautifully here, especially in the first card. I do love your daffs, too, though. It's a great tine of year for early blooms. ~Fab blooming words, too - I'm always on the lookout for new meaningful words.
ReplyDeleteYou must be so proud of John. Have to say he does look exhausted on the photo... bless him. I really admire anyone who can push their bodies to extremes AND be competitive. You'll soon have all your family around you for the wedding. I bet you're really excited, if not too stressed about the prep!
Hope all goes really well.
Cath x
All such beauties and love the ones with butterflies added of course. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteAll the cards look so delicate and beautiful! o favorite; I just enjoyed them :) Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteOh wow--what beauties!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful floral cards, Brenda! I rarely use yellow but after seeing these bright beauties, along with Lynn’s daffodils, I might have to warm up to it. :)
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