Saturday 3 October 2020

Gnomes and Reindeers


Morning Peeps, it's Saturday and time for a new challenge at Allsorts, our host this week is Mervi who has chose the theme of 'Cute Christmas', our prize this week comes Pinky Doodles. I also have a couple of shares from my post over at the Chocolate Baroque DT blog this week.

So again I'm way outside my comfort zone but I have managed two cards, the first one pretty similar to the last time we had a cute theme using Chocolate Baroque Tomte Gnomes but this time in blues and greens. A wreath stamped with worker stamps from several CB Christmas sets and the Gnomes coloured with the same colour Distress Markers.


And my second card uses a really, really old wood mounted stamp from Artful Stamper with the minimum colouring as I've let the pretty stripy papers do the talking, they are from Clair our sponsor.

And here are the promised Chocolate Baroque shares from the last Hochanda TV shows, details of stamps used can be found on my post here.


Hope to see you all joining in.
 
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24 comments:

aussie aNNie said...

Oh gosh how cute are these stamps and cards, lovely....
Baby oil just helps blend smoothly and evenly, giving a nice touch to the card/image/stamp... not sure about glycerine....xx

Mervi said...

You managed well Brenda, like the first knomes, so cute!
And the CB stamps looks gorgeous, haven't got mine yet;-))m

Stamps and Paper said...

Morning Brenda...love your two Christmas cards, the gnomes are adorable and the reindeers made me smile...the colours of your chocolate Barogue cards are beautiful and lovely designs

Anne

kiwimeskreations said...

Loving your gnomie card Brenda, I think that it is gorgeous in the blues and greens too.
The CB card are fabulous - love the final card with the butterflies against the clock face - Exquisite!
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Tracy said...

Love the gnomes and they look fab in that wreath, and love the colour combo too. The paper is perfect for the Reindeer, a lovely festive red creation.
Really pretty Chocolate Baroque cards.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

veronica said...

I love the Tomte gnomes (just dug them out to make Christmas cards as weather is so miserable) and really like the way you have combined stamps to create the wreath xxx

Pat said...

Super set of cards Brenda, I love the two Christmas ones especially the first, the colours on your wreath and Tomte gnomes are beautiful. Enjoy your weekend.

Pat xx

Linby said...

Two brilliant cute cards - would never know they are outside your comfort zone, look fantastic.
Your inky creations are just wonderful - gorgeous colour combos.

Vicky Hayes said...

What a glorious gallery of cards Brenda! I love the cute gnomes in their frosty wreath - just beautiful! - and the sweet reindeer holding up their sign. Your other two cards are more 'you' of course but I always think it's good to wander outside our comfort zones sometimes! Vicky x

Oh, also, thanks for the chuckle you gave me with your 'only two' remark about stashed bottles of fizz! I'm saying nothing!! x

cuilliesocks said...

What wonderful cards Brenda, I love the Tome Gnomes and the colour pallet you've used. The reindeers are so much fun, brilliant card, and the CB cards are gorgeous, love the mushrooms and the fabulous colours, Kate x

KarinsArtScrap said...

cute and beautiful cards loveth the clock with butterflies Brenda
Gr Karin

Ellibelle said...

You've done a fabulous job with the cute theme, Brenda. And I am so loving those cute Chocolate Baroque gnomes!

Marjeta said...

Hi Brenda!
Your cars are fantastic. Love the adorable stamps you used and fantastic backgrounds.

Carole said...

Fabulous cards Brenda...love the quirky Christmas ones but my favourite has to be the last one with the lovely butterflies and pink and yellow tones. Thank you for your kind comment om my post. Hugs xx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Che dolce la card con gli gnomi di CB!!! :) Perfettamente invernale in bianco e blu e vedo i nomi di Zachary e Faith, quindi sono sicura che è per loro! LOL :D La ghirlanda è stupenda, hai mischiato così bene i tuoi timbri CB!!
La seconda card mi fa sorridere, è molto divertente!! Le strisce della bella carta sono perfette per dare risalto alle buffe renne con i sentiment!
Le card per Hochanda sono vibranti e luminose! Quei funghi nella prima card per CB sono davvero belli e le lancette sull'orologio sono perfette per attirare lo sguardo. Ma la mia preferita è la seconda, hai messo colori e fiori meravigliosi e mi piace molto il dettaglio di quella piccola luna!
Abbracci!

HilaryJane said...

You may have felt out of your comfort zone on the first 2 cards but they are super. the blue on the gnomes card is a master stroke, it really adds interest and ties the wreath and the gnomes together. It was also a very good idea to leave those funny reindeers just with their red noses, I love it. Your other two cards are wonderful too of course xx

crafty-stamper said...

Love the cute images and gorgeous Choc Baroque ones.
Carol x

Kathleen said...

Two super Christmas makes with great colours and images but I do love the way you have not coloured the reindeer. Absolutely beautiful backgrounds on your CB creations an I love the way you have coloured the butterflies too.

Kath x

Lorraine said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda, love the Christmas gnomes and reindeer. Your chocolate baroque cards are lovely, fab designs.
Lorraine x

Wendy L said...

They all look wonderful Brenda, xxx

Mrs.B said...

How cute are those Christmas cards and I love the little Gnomes. The CB shares are stunning, especially the
floral clock, such beautiful colours.
Avril xx

Sarah said...

You have embraced CUTE brilliantly Brenda. I love those Tomte in blue and green, a great combination. Great inkiness too!! xx

Greta said...

Great cards, Brenda! The reindeer card is so cute & I love the stiped paper!

Fikreta said...

so very sweet cards!