Sunday 7 June 2020

Dance, Sing, Love and meet Bramble


It's the first Sunday of the month so time for our new challenges at Stamping Sensations and Penny Black and More challenge. This month our themes are 'Make it Colourful' and 'Favourite Stamps'. There are of course prizes to be won at both, however there are likely to be delays with people receiving them due to the current situation.

So it was inevitable Penny Black Dance, Sing, Love would make an appearance and I have used it as the focal element surrounded by a more recent favourite release called Magnolia Rhapsody.


My Stamping Sensations share is just a lot of inky indulgence, stencilling, a Chocolate Baroque Butterfly stamped onto acetate.......it's actually dimensional but doesn't show on the photo............and a Visible Image sentiment, plus a couple of "metal bits" which I found sitting on a shelf in hubby's workshop........a touch of inspiration from Tracy Evans whose work I adore.

I thought I would show you the latest addition to our canine family, Azaria has wanted a Miniature Dachshund since she was a little girl and it wasn't too long after she had secured her first English teaching job that she registered with a breeder. Bramble arrived with us two weeks ago so in now ten weeks old, these photos were taken the other day, as you can see Lily was totally accommodating and they speak for themselves........


Stay safe everyone and I hope you will be joining in with our themes this month.
 
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42 comments:

Stamps and Paper said...

Two beautiful cards Brenda and the new addition to your family is just so cute

Anne

KarinsArtScrap said...

beautiful cards Brenda and what cute photo's
Gr Karin

Lorraine said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda, I love the sentiment on the top card. The new addition to your family looks adorable
Lorraine x

Glennis F said...

Lovely cards Brenda, and welcome to your new addition!

Craftyfield said...

I love the Magnolia Rhapsody image, the watercolour effect and the colours you used is just beautiful. Great layers of stencilling and stamping in the second make too!
Oh and welcome to Bramble, I know he'll be happy here… x

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Two gorgeous cards Brenda, I love them both. Welcome to the new addition to the family.

Sue xx

Leanne Harris said...

Two lovely makes Brenda and I'm not surprised that you like that PB sentiment -- it's lovely isn't it. Well you don't need telling that if I'm looking at animal pictures, I'll be all over them!!!!! What a little cutie pie!!!!! I have taken up painting over lockdown (art, not decorating!!!) and have just completed two paintings of my boys - I'll have to blog them or send them over on an email for you to see my efforts! Lots of love as always xxxxxx

Crafting Queen said...

Oh Brenda your litlte puppy is so adorable!!! Keep safe. x

HilaryJane said...

What a wonderful background on your second card, love it and the colours. Puppies are always so cute, enjoy xx

cuilliesocks said...

Well the new puppy has stolen the show here Brenda, , lovey photos of the new arrival, and your gorgeous lab.
Beautiful cards, I especially love the first card, , Kate x

Marlies said...

Two beautiful cards Brenda. A nice shape and colours on the first one, a lovely sentiment and flower stamp. Lovely colours and design on the second and a good idea ading the metal bits. The little puppy looks adorable. Stay safe. Marlies x

Ellibelle said...

Two wonderful cards Brenda, loving all the inky details on your second one, but both are simply stunning!
Congrats on the new puppy, and how wonderful that Lily is getting along with him so well already!

Linby said...

Two beautiful cards, but I'm afraid the show has been stolen by Bramble! What a cutie, I do love mini dachshunds and if I ever get another dog I think it might be the one to get.

crafty-stamper said...

Bothe beautiful cards Brenda fabulous background on the second one -love the metal bits lol-my daughter keeps threatening to message Tracy lol I have her saving all her ring can pulls,bottle tops and the dries bits of her paint tubes-do you know she actually stopped me picking up some rusty nails I saw on the dog walk last week --oh yes not forgeting the numers in the T,rolls/kitchen roll inners lol
Carol x

crafty-stamper said...

Got carried away there meant to say Bramble is gorgeous --they call my sons dog Bramble too but she is a border terrier
Carol x

Kathleen said...

Two really fabulous cards, love the shape , images and colours of the first one and really the same applies to the second card. Two beauties.
What super cute photos of Bramble, I dare not show this to my youngest Grandson as he really, really wants a dog but Mummy says no.

Kath x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Two beutiful cards

Liz said...

Gorgeous cards, Brenda. Thanks for sharing the cute photos too. xx

Lisa Lynn said...

Beautiful cards Brenda. And an adorable addition to the family. All brought smiles.

aussie aNNie said...

Beautiful designed cards most great colours and result. Lovely new addition. x

Mervi said...

Fabulous cards and cute little puppy;-))m

Rainey's Craft Room said...

I especially love the colours on your first card although both are gorgeous. Bramble looks adorable and seems to have settled in well with everyone.
Lorraine

kiwimeskreations said...

Both cards are beautiful Brenda - love your second (inky) one - you stamp/make them so very well!
Wee bramble looks a real sweetie, and Lily was so patient!
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Carole Pollard said...

Two fabulous cards loving the verse on the first one and those vibrant colour# against that black butterfly are gorgeous. Loving you new puppy so cute Lily is Good mother substitute love and hugs Carole x

Fikreta said...

Very Beautiful cards!

Vicky Hayes said...

I really love your hexagonal card Brenda, with that wonderful sentiment and the flowers stamped in those beautiful colours. The collage style card is gorgeous too and it's good to be reminded that home is a great place to find interesting embellishments! How adorable is Lily, allowing what I imagine to be an extremely bouncy little pup to leap about all over her! Eva is the same and puppies adore her! Take care, Vicky x

Babs said...

Lovely to see you got to use your hexagon die Brenda to make this Beautiful card the verse is a favourite of mine which I have but not used in a while , the flowers are so pretty, fab stamping on your second card and colours too. Your new addition is soo cute I would love to give bramble a huge big hug he looks so adorable ..hope your keeping well.
Bags x

Fliss said...

Such beautiful cards Brenda and love them both.
The little dog is so cute and adorable and lovely to see with such a big and kind looking minder.
Have a lovely week.
Fliss xx

Debbie said...

Hi Brenda, two beautiful cards full of lovely colours and inspiring sentiments too. Amazing. Aww you're new addition is gorgeous as are the rest of your animals. Stunning pics that are so heart warming at this strange time. Take care. Big hugs Hun xxx

ALI said...

2 beautiful cards Brenda and so love your new family member!

pinky said...

Beautiful cards Brenda but that little cutie has stolen the show!!

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

Beautiful card and photos. I love the verse on your first card. I've tried all over to find it but without success. The flowers are really pretty too x

Pat said...

Beautiful cards with lovely colours Brenda. Such sweet photos of the puppy.

Pat xx

Zoechaos said...

Hello Bramble you are a little cutie aren't you? I've met your bored before and know how adorable you will be but that you might also have a lot to say about people coming and going in YOUR house. x Gorgeous cards Brenda I must go and find that first sentiment it is wonderful. Keep well hun there will be poppies next year or perhaps someone can take you out for a drive? x

Lynne K said...

Bramble is simply adorable, and no doubt before much longer will be showing you all who's the boss! Oh, and your cards are adorable too!

Lynne x

Sally H said...

Two stunningly beautiful cards, Brenda, and one gorgeously adorable addition to the fur family! Bramble is such a cutie! Lol, I had a microwave to celebrate my first job

Mrs.B said...

Two lovely cards Brenda and great choice of sentiments.
Fabulous photos and Bramble is adorable.
Avril xx

Sarah said...

Oh my days, I have to talk about that adorable baby first!! What a wonderful addition to the family Brenda and it looks like she is making herself very much at home!! Lots of fun to be had for sure. Now your cards...fantastic as always and the inspirational messages are lovely xx

Caty said...

Woww Your cards are both Gorgeous Brenda !! I love the backgrounds, they are Amazing. Great stamps and quote!
What can I say about your Lily and little Bramble ? They are to cute and adorable, looove them! Enjoy your little friends!
Have a very happy weekend, and big hugs
Caty

Gerrina said...

Your first card is beautiful, but favorite is the second; love the colours and looks like you had so much fun making this one!
So sweet how Lily is taking care of the littlest of the family! Hugs, Gerrina

Tracy said...

Love your colourful creation, that VI sentiment is fabulous, I love it. Gorgeous Penny Black and I know how you love that sentiment.
But obviously Bramble has stole the show, how gorgeous is he, I adore him and Lily is gorgeous too.
Happy crafting
Tracy xxx

Greta said...

Lily is amazing--what a sweetheart! Nothing like a puppy--but better you guys than me! Fritz is about to turn 7, but memories of his puppyhood still haunt me--haha! Your first card is a stunner--one of my favorites, Brenda!