Tuesday 18 January 2022

Circle of Life


Good morning Peeps, it's the 18th of the month so that means it's mid way inspiration time at We Love Stamping and Stamping Sensations challenges where are themes are 'Anything Stamped' as usual with the option to add 'Wings' at the first or 'A die' ay the second. And for the winners fabulous crafty goodies in for form of an A4 AALL and Create stamp set courtesy of Stampers Grove and a £25 craft bundle from Oakwood Archer.

My card at the top combines stamped from several AALL and Create sets, the beauty of this brand, particularly those designed by Tracy Evans is that they are all designed to work together and can be built up into larger pieces. The key to it all is carrying the colours and here I have stuck with just two Derwent Inktense pencils, orange and green alongside the black stamping.

Another with Wings, this time in for form of Fairies from Fairy Hugs and the Fairy Couple are from the new release showcases on The Craft Store last week.


For this one which was a recent samples for The Craft Store TV uses Oakwood Daisies and Critters stamp set and coordinating dies, an Oxide background using acetate to add the ink to the base piece, a trellis frame using a really old Penny Black die and the Butterflies cut from card inked with the same colour Oxides. The words are also Oakwood.


If you have not already joining in this month I hope you will find time to share a creation with us, the challenges run until Wednesday 2nd February and with those prizes, every reason to do so.
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34 comments:

Sarn said...

SOO much wonderful creativity going on with these 3 cards Brenda. Love each one for different reasons.

Definitely going to have a go at adding ink to backgrounds via acetate. Sounds fun!

Hugs, Sarn xxx

Vee Cassidy said...

Beautiful creations as always. Vee xx

meg said...

A fabulous range of beautiful creations,love the circle of life

Jane Willis said...

All beautiful, love them
Jane
PS just in case you were wondering why I've not played along with any of your challenges this month, I'm not updating my blog at the moment. Not sure whether it will be temporary or permanent, but I'm still sharing my work on Instagram.

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Three very gorgeous cards, beautifully stamped and designed as always Brenda.
Lorraine

Tina Z. said...

Absolutely stunning cards, I always admire all your techniques and style.
Crafty hugs xx

Stamps and Paper said...

Such a lovely variety of cards Brenda all stunning as always

Anne

Conny said...

Stunning cards, Brenda! Love the background from the third!

Hugs,
Conny

crafty-stamper said...

Fabulous cards Brenda but really love the stamps and colours on the first one
Carol x

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Three stunning cards Brenda, I love the first one especially.

Sue xx

KraftyKoolKat said...

These are gorgeous Brenda, I wish I was half as talented as you.
Cathy
xxxx

Chris said...

A lovely variety of cards here Brenda, each beautifully designed and stamped, I love the way you combine the AALL and create stamps and thanks for the tip about carrying the colours throughout. The fairy card is sweet and magical, the fresh bright colours on the third look beautiful with the white die cut.
xx

Gerrina said...

Three different but all beautiful cards! Love the fairies and the butterflies, but that first one just 'speaks' to me with the beautiful contrast in colours! Something to try again; green and orange...not a combination I would use often... so you inspired me again! Hugs, Gerrina

Ellibelle said...

These are all so beautiful, Brenda. My favorite being the first one with the Aall and Create stamps, but your fairy scene is so pretty too and love the inky-ness on your last card with the die cut layered over and all those butterflies!

HilaryJane said...

You have reminded me that I have a few inktense watercolour pencils and really ought to use them more often as the colour is really vibrant. Love how you have used them on your first card. I think that one is my favourite amongst the 3, but of course it goes without saying that they are all very good xx

Linby said...

A great combo of stamps and colours on your first card with a lovely fresh feel. A lovely fairy scene again with a fab colour combo and your last one is lovely and inky - never seen that PB die though.

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Brenda, è assolutamente meraviglioso come costruisci i tuoi layers con i timbri AALL and Create!! La tua prima card racchiude davvero un mondo!! Splendida scelta di colori e di timbri per non parlare del piccolo filo aggrovigliato che aggiunge interesse!!
Delicata e deliziosa la scena con le fate di Faity Hugs in giallo e grigio! E così vibranti le farfalle sul graticcio e lo sfondo con gli Oxides!!
Sei sempre così ispiratrice!!
Qui oggi è tornato il freddo, ma per ora il sole di giorno lo mitiga un po'. Un abbraccio

Zoechaos said...

What wonderful fresh colours you have chosen for each of these, a real promise of spring! Beautiful makes all round xx

Mervi said...

Gorgeous inspirations, beautiful cards all of them;-))m

Lee said...

Stunning cards as always.I too like the idea with the Acetate technique,I am learning so much from you talented crafters.xx

Pauline C said...

Three more fabulous cards Brenda. The AALL & Create one has a fabulous artsy look, the fairy card is so beautifully composed and coloured, and the background on the Oakwood Archer card is stunning and really showcases the stamps and dies. Very inspiring
Pauline xx

Sarah said...

Three beauties Brenda, love the fairy scene xx

cuilliesocks said...

Hi Brenda, beautifully created cards, I love the designs and colours, I especially love your first card, the stamping and images are fabulous, Kate x

Sandra H said...

These cards are absolutely beautiful x

Fiona said...

beautiful cards, I do love a blue and green theme...very pretty.

Fi
x

Mrs.B said...

Fabulous cards Brenda, the first one is stunning, the colours are beautiful. Gorgeous little scene for your fairy couple and again the colours of the butterflies is stunning.
Avril xx

KarinsArtScrap said...

you have stamped en make 2 gorgeous cards and a very beautiful card Brenda
Gr Karin

Fikreta said...

so beautiful cards!

Crafting Queen said...

Stunning cards Brenda. Looks like you are loving your new stamps. lol Hugs Anesha

kiwimeskreations said...

Beautiful beautiful cards Brenda - each so different and each gorgeous in their own perfect way
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Karen McAlpine said...

Fabulous cards! Love the butterfly collage!

Aimeslee Winans said...

Hello Brenda, I'm finally making it round and what eye candy! I love all 3 cards. Such a pleasure to see someone use the Inktense pencils this way and your design using the stamps is lovely. Then the fairy scene, the moon is breathtaking and you've laid out Nature beautifully. Lastly the Oxide background so casually perfect for your butterflies and trellis. Thanks for my refresh today! Have a great weekend, xoxo

Adry said...

Wonderful cards!!! I love the stamps compositions, colours and butterflies. The trellis frame is perfect. Hugs!

Adry

Greta said...

These are beautiful, Brenda! Love the artistic look of the first card & the beautiful colors for the last one!