Morning Peeps, this week Pauline is our host at Allsorts challenge and her theme is 'Anything Goes with the option of Use something new'. Helping Hands Craft are kindly donating a £15 store voucher for this weeks lucky winner.
Initially it was a dilemma where to start with the 'New' element but in the end the decision was made for me as I have been working with new stamps for both Fairy Hugs and Stampendous this week. Been a bit of a mad rush as due to the holidays, products only arrived mid week and the The Craft Store shows are 9th and 10th January so an unusually quick turnaround.
You can buy Fairy Hugs via the TV shows or from Julia here in the UK and Stampendous again direct from TV or here in the UK. Today I am sharing a couple of cards from both companies, at the top I have used a mixture of old and new releases from Fairy Hugs, I can't give you the links to the new ones yet as they won't be listed until Monday's One Day Special.
Above I have used the beautiful Stampendous Painted Lady, the Butterfly really lends itself to decoupage which is what I have done here.
Below another for Fairy Hugs, again with old and new stamps, the Fairy Couple being a new one.
And a House Mouse card, an unusual sight from someone who by their own admission doesn't do cute or much colouring in, but relatively happy with the result. This little fellow is called Bumble Bee Fun.
And a couple more from Fairy Hugs.
That's probably enough for one post, hope you all have a good weekend, stay safe and well and my thanks as always for your kind visits.
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Wow Brenda you have been busy what stunning cards you have created. Love Alison x
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous cards Brenda, even if they have been made is a bit of a rush - well done. Loving the fairy stamps, and that HM image is a real sweetie, and you have made a lovely card with it.
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Blessings
Maxine
As always a wonderful selection of inspirational cards, my favourite though is the gorgeous decoupaged butterfly
ReplyDeleteLoving the colours on the first one and that beautiful sky (and of course the poppies) on the last one. Your butterfly is fabulous and as you say perfect for the technique.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and inspiring cards x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful selection of cards Brenda …beautiful colours and techniques…
ReplyDeleteAnne
Another inspirational set of cards Brenda. Love the colours and blending on the first Fairy Hugs, the cute stamp on the second Fairy Hugs, the whole composition of the butterfly card and the fab colouring on the image and sky of your House Mouse card. Phew you have been busy!! Hope you have a good weekend
ReplyDeletePauline x
Your cards don't look as though they have been made in a rush Brenda.
ReplyDeletethey are beautiful, especially the fairy couple.
Sue xx
Eye candy... Love that first card, including this rickety fence image that is perfect for scenes! Even the cute card has something to seduce me with, in the shape of the beautifully realistic clouds! x
ReplyDeleteA wonderful variety of cards Brenda- showcasing your many talents and some gorgeous stamps and techniques.
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Absolutely beautiful cards really love the butterfly one
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Oh WOW,Brenda they are all so Stunning.You are so talented.x
ReplyDeleteThe housemouse card isn't too cute; must be allowed every several months or so? And I myself like to colour as long as it doesn't take too long to do that... :) Both fairy cards are beautiful, but the butterfly is stunning! as always a treat to see a post from you! Rnjoy the weekend!
ReplyDeleteWOW - I love all four cards. LOVE House Mouse - but they can be tricky to colour! So sweet though!
ReplyDeleteThat butterfly is a stunner and I love that you decoupaged it.
Hugs, Sarn xxx
I adore all of these cards Brenda, very hard to decide which is my favourite.
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Cathy
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All such pretty cards Brenda, the large butterfly is gorgeous and you are so right it's perfect for decoupage- ing! Beautiful fairy scenes too, love the way you captured the sparkly wings on the photos! And you've done a fabulous job with the cute House Mouse stamp! The clouds are perfect!!
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a good weekend. It's warming up a bit today but's supposed to bring some freezing rain later today, needless to say I've already had enough winter fun!!
Stunning cards all of them, so beautiful.
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GORGEOUS cards Brenda and I absolutely LOVE the coloured House Mouse being lifted up, up and away by those busy bees!! xx
ReplyDeleteYou have made beautiful cards Brenda. I love the fairy ones, they are adorable, especially the first one, such a lovely scene. Marlies
ReplyDeletevery beautiful and gorgeous cards Brenda
ReplyDeleteGr Karin
Gorgeous cards Brenda, love the fairies and the butterfly is fabulous. Have a good weekend.
ReplyDeletePat xx
Phew...you have been really busy creating. A lovely selection of wonderful creations as always and each one has its own high point for me - love the colours on your first fairy scene, beautiful colours and hexagonal frame for the gorgeous 3D butterfly and I'm particularly drawn to cute cards :)
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Lorraine
Wow, all so gorgeous, amazing butterfly, xxx
ReplyDeleteOh, what delightful art, Brenda, a real feast for the eyes. Cannot peel my eyes off the purples and blues, my faves. Just wanted to thank you for the suggestion for WLS, new to me and I linked. Appreciate it! xoxo
ReplyDeleteAnother 4 brilliant card this week Brenda. what an excellent set of stamps you have showcased this week. You are making me want to go shopping again and just when I have told myself that I must stop shopping for craft stuff! I will try and find time to check out the shows xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a selection of wonderful cards Brenda, I love them all, but the fairy card are so beautiful. Not a company I know, I must have a look at them, keep safe, Kate x
ReplyDeleteoh wow!
ReplyDeleteso pretty!
hugs
Amo sempre le tue scene di fate, sono così realistiche, il tuo giardino deve essere pieno... :) Stupenda la prima con quelle tonalità blu e viola e il bellissimo albero con la lanterna! E quelle nella ghirlanda sono dolcissime!
ReplyDeleteImpressionante la card esagonale con quella grande farfalla sul fiore, il decoupage la rende davvero viva!
Hai creato una dolce scena anche per il topo volante :D Si diverte davvero molto a farsi trasportare dalle api!
Qui finalmente abbiamo un po' di sole, anche se l'aria fredda è tagliente si può fare qualche lavoretto nell'orto. Tempo permettendo, ovviamente.
Un abbraccio, spero che tu e i tuoi stiate bene
so much inspiration, I love your cards and your design!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Brenda, the background of the first looks so magical and I love the fairy couple framed in that pretty wreath. The butterfly looks stunning, it really looks as if it's just landed on that flower. Love the sky in the HM card, fabulous.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
I am back and commenting after a short break, lovely to see your gorgeous work again. xx
ReplyDeleteThese are all simply gorgeous and on such a quick turn around too. I especially love the painted lady. Vee xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, Brenda! Love the Lavinia stamps!
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Conny
Wonderful set of cards Brenda. You have been a busy bee. Have a great week. Anesha x
ReplyDeleteYou have done an amazing job for someone who was in a hurry!
ReplyDeleteThey're all spectacular!
I'm especially loving the butterfly & flower in the hexagon!
ReplyDeleteYou would never know that there was a tighter deadline that usual Brenda. All have been made to your usual perfectionist standard!! I especially like the butterfly card and realise that I must add hexagonal dies to my wishlist... you are such an enabler! Thank you for the link to Julia's site which is new to me. Vicky x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous projects! Wow!
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