Saturday 26 June 2021

Carnations to make you Smile


Morning Peeps another new challenge at Allsorts where Ellie would like us to 'Use Design Papers' for the chance of winning a super stamp from Chocolate Baroque and a second prize of two craft stencils. I also have my shares from my post over at the Chocolate Baroque blog here.

It's Birthday weekend here, hubby's, mine and eldest Grandson and one Granddaughter. Hubby and I are going to Daniel Cliffords Midsummer House today for his Tasting Menu which is always very special. It will be our first restaurant meal and trip to Cambridge since the initial lockdown last March. Then tomorrow a family day which has to be in the garden due to the size of our immediate family so hoping it's at least dry, we have not seen some of our children and grandchildren since before COVID so really looking forward to seeing those who are travelling long distances to be with us.

A really simple make, dies to create the frame and a sentiment cut from the same DP, the Carnations which are from Chocolate Baroque Fresh Florals which were inked direct to stamp with Distress Markers and some sequins to embellish.........which strangely I just noticed look turquoise in my photo but they are a lightish green.

All details for the following cards can be found on the blog here.


Happy weekend one and all.
 
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34 comments:

Glennis F said...

Best wishes for your birthday celebrations, Brenda, I hope the weather is kind to you.
All your cards are lovely, but I really like the first one, and cutting the die in the same paper is a great tip

kiwimeskreations said...

Absolutely gorgeous cards Brenda - loving the carnations, they are exquisite!
Happy birthday to you and hubby, and the extended family members - it will truly be a special day!!
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

coldwaters2 said...

Morning Brenda may I first wish you best wishes for the birthday celebrations I know that you will all have a wonderful time. Brenda these creations are as stunning and inspirational as always I do love your stamps you use also the fabulous colours and scenes, excellent cards
hugs
lorraine x

Lynne said...

I love those carnations Brenda, all your cards are fabulous and so different. Happy Birthday wishes to you all and it sounds as though you are going to have a wonderful weekend x

Stamps and Paper said...

Hello Brenda,,,,well Happy Birthday to you all…. Once again a Beautiful collection of cards ….enjoy your day our tasting and your family get together

Anne

Crafting Queen said...

Happy Birthday Brenda.Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Love your cards, great designs as always. Hugs Anesha

Ellibelle said...

These are all such amazing cards with these beautiful stamps and really clever way to use the patterned paper with that die. Really loving the die cut words with design paper as well.

Sounds like you have a wonderful time planned for all of your birthdays and it will be so nice seeing all your family.

crafty-stamper said...

Happy birthday to you all for this weekend and hope the weather is kind to you.Fabulous samples Brenda and love the carnations
Carol x

Linby said...

Enjoy your birthday weekend - have a wonderful time.

Your first card is so very pretty and the sentiment co-ordinating with the background is so clever. Love your inky makes they look great especially the trio of houses on the print background.

L x

HilaryJane said...

Wishing you a very happy family weekend, I hope all goes well and you enjoy your special meal tonight. I love your carnation and pink gingham card. That frame die works brilliantly with the paper and those carnations are gorgeous. Might have to put that stamp on my wish list xx

Craftyfield said...

Happy Birthday Brenda! I do hope the weather played nice for your family outing...
A lovely collection of cards today, I love how you rendered the sunray and clouds and the gorgeous carnations stamped in colour! x

cuilliesocks said...

Absolutely gorgeous card Brenda, I love the carnation image and your lovely frame, beautiful colours too.
Happy Birthday to everyone , I hope you all have a wonderful birthday meal out, Kate x

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Beautiful cards Brenda, a lovely mix of stamping and stenciling and great designs.
I hope you have both had a lovely day celebrating your Birthdays and that tomorrow continues the celebrations with family in the dry.
Lorraine

Kathleen said...

Carnations are my favourite flowers, love the colours and the gingham papers a really super creation CAS with a little different.

Kath x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Buon Compleanno Brenda!!! E Auguri anche a tuo marito e ai tuoi nipoti! Sono sicura che sarà una giornata davvero speciale, tutti assieme a festeggiare dopo tanto tempo!!! Spero che anche il meteo sia favorevole!
Oggi le tue card sono tutte così belle che davvero non saprei scegliere la preferita...!! Che dire... Sono tutte così vibranti e i design sono davvero interessanti e originali!! La carta patterned a quadrettini nella prima si abbina così bene al frame e ai piccoli deliziosi garofani, mi ricorda i ricami di quando ero piccola e davvero fa sorridere di dolcezza!!
La card per CB con quei due frame irregolari ha un feel antico, sembra di entrare in un libro di favole!! Bellissimi i colori vibranti!!
La slimline è così luminosa e delicata, un mattino di tranquillità in un paesaggio da sogno.
E l'ultima card è davvero un'esplosione di gioia con quelle tonalità di arancio e i fiori danzanti davanti alla casa e il bellissimo sentiment!
Buon weekend anche a te, goditelo!!!

Carole said...

Lovely cards Brenda..all so different...your creativity is very versatile. I wish you a very Happy Birthday and I hope you have a wonderful time catching up with all the family that you haven't seen for a long time. Have a great weekend! xx

Marlies said...

All beautiful cards Benda especially the carnation one, a lovely effect with the sentiment.
Wishing you, your husband and grandchildren a very Happy Birthday, have a lovely day with your family. Marlies x

Mervi said...

Happy Birthday!
Gorgeous cards, my fave is the first one with so delicate pale pink flowers;-))m

ALI said...

Fabulous cards Brenda, enjoy meeting up with the family x

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

A gorgeous caollection of cards Brenda, I love the top card with the carnations.

Sue xx

Sarah said...

Happy birthday to you all Brenda, hope you had an enjoyable meal and that the weather was kind to you. what a gorgeous selection of cards. The carnations really are gorgeous. I am a huge fan of Dianthus in any form, although there is nothing quite like the spicy scent of pinks xx

R's Rue said...

Happy Birthday. Hope your day is as special as you are. I love all of your cards. They are beautiful. Have a blessed day. Hugs. Stay safe.
www.rsrue.blogspot.com

KarinsArtScrap said...

gorgeous, beautiful, gorgeous and beautiful cards Brenda
Gr Karin

Mia said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Brenda. I cannot choose a favourite card. I LOVE ALL OF THEM!!! Hugs, my friend.

Craftychris said...

Happy Birhday weekend! Have an absolutely wonderful time! I love your delicate pink floral card, sooooo gorgeous! Glorious Chocolate Baroque inspiration too! Take care. Big birthday weekend hugs! xxxxxxx

Conny said...

Happy Birthday Brenda! Love your cards, great designs as always.

Hugs,
Conny

Pat said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda, I especially love the first one with the beautiful image and lovely design. Belated Happy Birthdays to you all. I do hope the weather was fine for your family gathering, these days when so few and far between they are really special times.

Pat xx

Wendy L said...

Gorgeous Brenda. I hope yoh had a wonderful dry day yesterday. I have to wait for my lot

Debbie said...

Hi Brenda, belated birthday wishes to you all. Hope you had a really special time together. Fingers crossed the weather behaved... More beautiful cards as always and varying designs. Your carnations card is spectacular and so pretty. Love gingham. Take care. Huge hugs xx

Vicky Hayes said...

How beautiful your cards are Brenda! I hope you enjoyed your birthday celebrations - it's become even more of an event than usual to have a family occasion! Vicky x

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SewPaperPaint said...

Hi Brenda! I'm so happy to hear that you will get a visit with your family. I hope you are doing well these days. I'm happy to say that things are better for me and my family and I am now getting back in the swing of things, especially enjoying visiting my blog buddies. I love your ever inspiring creations and these cards are truly stunning. Stay safe my friend! Hugs, Autumn

Greta said...

Hope you had a fabulous time finally having a family get together! Wonderful cards & I'm especially drawn to the first one--love the design!

Fikreta said...

Hope you had a fabulous time !
cards are so nice!