Saturday 4 December 2021

A Merry Christmas wreath


M
orning Peeps another week on and another Allsorts challenge where Lynn would like us to include a die on our work. The prize very fittingly is a die from Tattered Lace and also a second prize of three images from Ruth Hamilton Design. 

My share at the top uses Fairy Hugs stamps, I must thank Julia Watts for the invitation to design for the American company and these are my first shares, some Christmas tags which will be tucked into challenge prizes this weekend and also a Christmas wreath. Fairy Hugs stamps are available from Julia in the UK here and in the States direct from the company here.

Although Fairy Hugs makes lots of Fairy and Fantasy stamps my first two are seasonal makes, the Fairies will be along in due course 🧚‍♀️ The wreath was stamped with a mixture of Versafine Clair inks, a matching envie and a Tattered Lace die cut sentiment.

I have used Ruth Sunflowers again, this time placing them focally in an arrangement of die cut square frames, a little stencilling and some more of the blooms coloured, cut out and added to the corner of the frame. 


And below the tags I referred to earlier, they were stamped on die cut tags sprayed with Oxides and some stencilled stars.


I do hope you will join us this week. Many thanks for your visits today and keep warm, it's perishing here in the Fens.
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30 comments:

Wendy L said...

Love how you have used Ruth's sunflowers and the tags are lovely too. Xxx

gwen70 said...

Stunning cards and tags xx

KarinsArtScrap said...

whay very beautiful cards and gorgeous flowers Brenda
Gr Karin

kiwimeskreations said...

Amazing cards Brenda - loving them all - especially the framed yellow flowers. The tags are really eye catching, and your Christmas wreath is so delicate and pretty
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Gerrina said...

Wow that wreath is stunning!And I love the yelloww flower card! Hope you have some fun things planned this weekend! Hugs, Gerrina

meg said...

Your wreath card is stunning,love the traditional colours, the sunflowers brightened up a dull morning and the poinsettia tags beautiful

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Three gorgeous cards Brenda and congratulations on joining the DT for Fairy Hugs. I must admit these are gorgeous stamps and although I have bought a few, I'm trying not to as I think I have every Lavinia Stamp there is.

Sue xx

Pauline C said...

Gorgeous cards and tags as always Brenda .. congrats on your new design venture with Fairy Hugs .. and I see we both got very similarly inspired by the fab Tattered Lace die this week 😀
Pauline x

coldwaters2 said...

WOWWWW Brenda these are out of this world beautiful the first one with the wreath looks so perfect I must go have a look at the stamps, lol, the second one with the Sunflowers is stunning, it is so lovely to see such a bright happy card at this time of year it is a sunshine delight, the tags also look top notch, brilliant work and I can tell that you are enjoying yourself again, good for you.
hugs
lorraine x

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous wreath card and such beautiful sunflowers -love the poinsettia tags too
Carol x

Chris said...

Beautiful cards and tags Brenda, such perfect stamping! I love the wreath with that impressive bow and the lovely matching envelope, never heard of Fairy Hugs stamps- needless to say have had to have a look and have my eye on one or two....or more!
xx

Dr Sonia S V said...

WOW your first card is soooo pretty...love the ribbon and the pretty design
Cheers, Dr Sonia

Pat said...

All so beautiful Brenda, I love the stamped wreath so clean and fresh looking, the sunflowers are gorgeous and the tags lovely. Have a good weekend.

Pat xx

Sarn said...

Fantastic Christmas card with the gorgeous Merry Christmas script as the focal point with the pretty wreath wrapped around it and the sweet bow as a finishing touch.

The sunflower card is lovely. Great image and pretty design. I like the extra ones you added for dimension.

Finally the lovely traditional tags. Very nice indeed. Congrats on your new designer role. Will nip over and take a look at the website you gave the link for.

Hugs, Sarn xxx

Ellibelle said...

Gorgeous cards and tags, Brenda. Each one so nicely done! My favorite this time is the pretty wreath card with the traditional Christmas colors and that's such a beautiful font on the Merry Christmas die! Congrats on your new DT position!

Linby said...

Beautiful wreath, the ribbon really looks like it is part of the wreath! Love the tags so pretty.
fab how you've used the sunflowers, especially on the frame.

cuilliesocks said...

Absolutely gorgeous card, I love the floral image and the sunny colours, beautifully designed too.
Such lovely tags Brenda, I love the colours and design.
So looking forward to seeing your fairy card samples, take care, Kate x

Mervi said...

Gorgeous wreath card, lovely stamps, and the sunflower card brings a little warmth. We are having a very cold days, I was frosted after three hours outside today at card sales.
Happy weekend;-))m

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A gorgeous stamped wreath to frame the lovely sentiment die cut Brenda and a bright and cheerful sunflower card to warm us all on these wet and dreary days.
Lorraine

Mrs.B said...

Love the Christy wreath cards and matching env. The sunflower card is gorgeous, especially on a dreary day. Love the colours on the tags.
Avril xx

Vee Cassidy said...

Congrats on Fairy Hugs, these creations are beautiful and I will look out for Fairies. The sunflowers are delightful. Vee xx

Craftyfield said...

Well done on your new DT post Brenda! I must say I'd never heard of Fairy Hugs so this is now rectified! The wish list gets bigger...
As usual, great makes. x

Sandra H said...

Gorgeous creations as always and congratulations on your Dt x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

...Mi ero persa anche questo post, povera me!! Le tue adorabili tags mi sono subito saltate all'occhio, che meravglia!!!! Davvero dolcissime e festive!!!
I girasoli incorniciati e ritagliati con il delicato stencil sullo sfondo rendono davvero l'idea di una giornata di sole, spero che il tuo desiderio si avveri :)
E la ghirlanda è così festiva e allegra! Il grande fiocco è davvero bello ed elegante, che meraviglia!!!
Un abbraccio!!

Ruth said...

Very beautiful cards, Brenda! I love how you've photographed the Sunflowers card with the Rudbeckia too! x

HilaryJane said...

Another set of very special cards this week. Congrats on designing for Fairy Hugs. I will have to check them out. I love that wreath and those tags xx

Sarah said...

That wreath is gorgeous Brenda and the perfectly coordinated bows finish it off beautifully. Those happy sunflowers take me back to warmer days, although I found a snap on my phone from the end of October wearing shirt sleeves walking the dogs so it's not been cold for that long yet!! The colours on the tags are gorgeous and the stencilled stars are a lovely touch. You will be a fabulous ambassador for those delightful little fairies Brenda xx

Crafts-by-Alison.blogspot.com said...

Oh my goodness Brenda what a talented lady you are love everyone of your creations. Love Alison xxx

Fikreta said...

all is gorgeous Brenda!
hugs

Greta said...

What a beautiful wreath, Brenda! Love the sunflower card, too--great design! Fun tags!