Saturday 14 November 2020

A lightbulb moment


Morning Peeps, it's Saturday and time for a new challenge at Allsorts, our host this week is Helene who would like to see 'Candles and Lights' and there's an A/G option as well, our prize this week comes from Stix2.

Afraid I've not been active in blogland for a few days, our little Poppy has been in hospital and there's been a few touch and go moments culminating in a tracheotomy on Wednesday when she stopped breathing. She was transferred to Dick Whites Referrals, a specialist veterinary hospital, still needs more tests but hoping it's a manageable problem and nothing more sinister, she's a real little fighter in true Terrier fashion.

I have used one of the recent new Chocolate Baroque Hochanda TV releases for my card above, this one was called Lupin Blueprint. A brayered background onto linen card stock, the large lightbulb from the set stamped several times to the right, the the lupin and bulb stamped, coloured and cut out and placed into a die cut black circle. Some stencilling with texture paste, washi tape and sentiment from the same set heat embossed with details whit EP.


As most know I don't enter challenges, mainly because my sight is failing and I struggle with all the links so tend to save my screen time for my challenges, but I do make the odd exception and really wanted to support Gail in her new Let's Squash It challenge. The idea is to use embossing folders, something most of us have but don't use often enough, so here is my card using a Tattered Lace Christmas Holly folder and a Penny Black focal image and sentiment.

Whatever you are doing, I hope you have a good weekend.
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30 comments:

ellyscard creatief said...

Wow Brenda , what a beautiful cards.

KarinsArtScrap said...

2 beautiful cards Brenda
Gr Karin

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Two fab cards. Hope Poppy will be ok. I haven’t entered challenges for a long time now.

Stamps and Paper said...

Fabulous cards Brenda just love the lightbulb moment ..that’s one of my grandson’s sayings...love the vibrant colour of your mistletoe card..
So sorry to hear Poppy is poorly hope she’s better soon

Anne x

Mervi said...

Both fabulous and pretty cards.
Happy Weekend;-))m

Marlies said...

Two beautiful cards. An original card with the light bulbs, very well designed, and lovely colours. A pretty bright and cheerful second card and a lovely effect with the embossing. I hope Poppy soon gets well. Take care, Marlies

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Two fabulous cards Brenda, I love the lightbulb card and the Autumnal colours you've used. We do need to turn the lights on earlier these days now it's getting darker. I love the Squashed card too and the vibrant green card you've used on it. Hope Poppy gets better soon.

Sue xx

Crafting Queen said...

So sorry to hear about Poppy, hope she recovers well. I know how hard it is when your furry babies are ill. Sending lots of hugs. Love your cards, they are beautiful. x

HilaryJane said...

Two very different and very beautiful cards from you today Brenda. Your lightbulb moment really conveys the lift you feel when a lightbulb moment hits, you get a lightness of mood which your card provides beautifully. As for your second card, well green is my favourite colour and this is such a lovely shade. I am so glad Gail and Jo started this challenge because embossing folders are really amazing, I just don't know why we don't use them more often. I do hope poppy is OK in the end, and you can enjoy your weekend without worrying about her too much xx

Linby said...

Brilliant work on the challenge - looks so good and beautiful autumn shades. Just love that bright green card stock - it really pops and complements your stamped design.
Gentle hugs to Poppy.
L x

crafty-stamper said...

Both beautiful cards love the background and light bulb stamps on the first card.Hope Poppy recovers well.
Carol x

ionabunny said...

Hi Brenda, sorry to hear about Poppy. Hope she gets well soon. Gorgeous cards. Love the lightbulb card. LOVE the embossed holly background and the beautiful greens on the second one. Thanks for your kind words and for joining the fun at Let's Squash It! Hugz

Ellibelle said...

It's always so scary when something is wrong with our pets, I hope Poppy makes a full and quick recovery!
Both cards are fabulous, such a creative way to use the lightbulbs and a beautiful embossed card as well.

Pat said...

Two lovely cards Brenda, the first image is unusual but makes a great card. Sorry to read about Poppy, I hope she makes a good recovery.

Pat xx

Wendy L said...

They are both gorgeous.
Hope poppy pulls through OK, xx

Sarah said...

Sorry to hear that poor Poppy has been unwell and hope she makes a speedy and full recovery. Two super cards Brenda, I love that embossed green frame around the mistletoe xx

cuilliesocks said...

I'm sorry to hear of your pet's condition Brenda, but it does sound that a lot can be done, so I wish Poppy well and hope she gets better soon.
Your cards are fabulous, super designs and what an unusual shade of green on your mistletoe card, unless it's my computer lol, take care, Kate x

Liz said...

Two fabulous card, Brenda. Love the design on your first card, the brayer background is beautiful. Your second card is so striking in green and white. xx

Kathleen said...

Two super cards Brenda, stunning background with super fun images (lightbulb moment made me laugh) and a lovely floral image.Love the shade of green you have used with the lovely EF and a sweet image.

Kath x

Craftyfield said...

Wonderful cards, Brenda! I considered the Lupin set as it is so original but I couldn't have everything! BTW I received my CB prize and although I haven't inked them up yet, they look fab!
I hope Poppy recovers swiftly. x

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Two fabulous cards Brenda, contrasting in style but each equally beautiful. I hope Poppy makes a swift recovery too.
Lorraine

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Oh Brenda, come mi dispiace per Poppy!! Spero davvero che adesso sia fuori pericolo!! Immagino il vostro spavento quando le hanno fatto la tracheotomia! Spero di avere presto buone notizie!
Che card meravigliose, sono molto luminose e infondono un senso di pace!! Hai usato il nuovo timbro CB in modo straordinario, sei davvero un'artista! E il vischio di PB è perfetto con la cornice fatta con l'embossing folder!
Un grande abbraccio!

Mummylade said...

Wonderful creations. I do hope Poppy will be ok, it's good she's a fighter :)

Fikreta said...

Hi Brenda.
THank you for all your lovely comments over my blog.
I have that not eobot thing and its very annoying to leave comments.
your cards are beautiful as always.
Im so sorry to read about Poppy .
sending hugs to you and family

KandA said...

Two wonderful cards Brenda. I love all the amazing colouring and stamping on your lightbulb card.... and the stamp on the secoend is perfect with that fabulous embossed background xx

Vicky Hayes said...

Your cards are wonderful Brenda and no-one would ever guess your sight was failing. Both of these are stunning and the light bulb image is amazing. You've used the embossing folder beautifully on your second card and that bow is so professionally tied. I must be the only crafter in the country to have only two embossing folders which I rarely use so I don't think this new challenge is for me!!
I'm so sorry to hear about Poppy - have emailed you.
Vicky x

Zoechaos said...

These cards are absolutely gorgeous. Sorry to hear about Poppy hoping she is soon back to herself. x

Tracy said...

I love Lupins, and I love your card too, brilliant background. Great embossing on your second creation and I really like the image.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Fikreta said...

so wonderful cards!

Greta said...

So sorry about your puppydog. A trach is scary. Hope Poppy is doing better now. Your Christmas card is just gorgeous, Brenda!