Saturday 22 January 2022

My friend the Badger


Morning Peeps, time for a new challenge at Allsorts where Lorraine would like to see creations 'For a Child. And a very fitting prize of some Wizard of Oz stamps from Bee Crafty plus three images from Ruth Hamilton Design.

Also some details and shares for upcoming shows at The Craft Store, on Sunday there is an Oakwood show at 3pm featuring iCraft products (which includes some super stencils) and on Tuesday Stamp Addicts are back at 1pm. 

This card was for the Godchild of one of our DIL's, she wanted Fairies and Animals and was thrilled with this. All stamps are from Lavinia, a soft Oxide background, a rather large sun, the images grounded with some soft sponging and lashings of Lavinia glitter with an envie to match.


Above using Stamp Addicts Starburts stamped onto a hexies cut from a Gelli Plate panel and a die cut sentiment.


I was lucky to have several new iCraft stencils in my package and here's what I did with a few, above using Crocodile Crackle stencil and Little Critters die setOakwood have a huge selection on stencils, probably the most I've come across in any one place.


Above using Floral Corner stencilled onto acetate coloured with Alcohol ink, the pattern across the acetate came about purely by accident, I laid it on a radiator to dry and the pattern appeared which I rather liked. The texture paste and crackle glaze below is not on the web site but in the show Sunday, but I'm impressed. It's pretty firm with a grainy finish and dries in minutes, I tested it out with paints and inks once dry, it took dye inks pretty well and fabulous if you place the stencil back over when dry and spray with Oxide and Mica strays.....which is exactly what I did below using three colours of Distress Mica spray.


Above using the half Mandela stencil reversed and black gesso mixed with texture paste  to create a circle.


Have a good weekend and as always my appreciation for your kind visits and words of encouragement.

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35 comments:

KarinsArtScrap said...

wow Brenda you where busy I love your cards the are gorgeous
Gr Karin

Stamps and Paper said...

Such a fabulous collection of cards Brenda….love the different techniques you’ve used…you are always inspirational Brenda

Enjoy your weekend

Anne

Sarn said...

Wow - what a gorgeous collection of cards and a tag. Don’t know where to begin, so lets just say I am in awe of your amazing talent. Each project is so lovely.

Hugs, Sarn xxx

meg said...

So many beautiful makes demonstrating amazing inspirational techniques

Mervi said...

Fabulous creations, my fave is absolutely the stunning first card;-))m

Linby said...

The first card is just magical and I love the glitter so pretty. So many varied makes in this post and so much inspiration.

Sandra H said...

So beautiful and creative are your cards x

Pauline C said...

Another amazing set of cards Brenda .. really inspiring. Wish I understood more about how you create some of these wonderful effects. The radiator marks were real serendipity!! I think my favourite is the hexagons card ., I have a bit of a thing about hexagons at the minute and think I need some hexagon dies to go with my hexagon stamp and stencils !,
Pauline xx

Crafting Queen said...

Wow, these are really wonderful creations. Love the first one, really beautiful. Have a great weekend. Anesha x

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Such a gorgeous assortment of cards Brenda and techniques too. I love them all.

Sue xx

crafty-stamper said...

WOW fabulous selection of cards Brenda love all the beautiful stamps
Carol x

Chris said...

What a fabulous assortment of beautiful cards (and tag) to share in one post! So many lovely techniques here and definitely loads of inspiration, thanks!
xx

Gerrina said...

Wow a packed post! And so fifferent in techniques and colours! Wouldn't know how to pick a favorite, allthough fairies are always high on my list... Hope you are having a good weekend! (Here a bit gray, but we put the colour in ourselfs with doing fun things together... Hugs, Gerrina

cuilliesocks said...

Oh my goodness Brenda, what a selection of wonderful makes, so many different styles, and gorgeous colouring. I have to say I adore the first card, love fairies, Kate x

KraftyKoolKat said...

Another gorgeous array of cards Brenda. I bet the fairies card was much appreciated.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

HilaryJane said...

Wonderful set of cards again this week. I think my favourite is the alcohol ink background, fabulous xx

Ellibelle said...

So much creativity here, Brenda! Each one so different and beautiful! Love the way you used your gelli print! And how amazing did your alcohol ink piece turn out! I'm also really loving the tag with the texture paste and crackle glaze. I haven't used my texture paste in a while and have been meaning to try some crackle glaze. I just love the effects!
Thank you for all the wonderful inspiration!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Una splendida carrellata di ispirazioni, hai sempre così tante tecniche e stili diversi!! Le fata con il tasso è stupenda, sono sicura che è stata molto apprezzata! Spettacolare la card con gli esagoni e il gelli plate, dolce e delicata quella con le farfalle! Hai usato degli stencils moto belli e il pattern del radiatore sulla card con gli alcohol inks è davvero una bella sorpresa. Il mandala in nero con la pasta e quello splendido cameo sul grande fiocco è regale!!! La tag è deliziosa, la pasta con le polveri di mica e il crackle la rendono davvero speciale. E che dire dell'easel card? Stupenda, molto moderna e particolare!
Spero che tutto stia andando bene, ti abbraccio!!

Vee Cassidy said...

A beautiful post with so many lovely cards and techniques. I love the badger. Vee xx

Marlies said...

You have been very busy making all these different looking cards. All beautiful but I like the first one with the lavinia stamps and matching enveloppe the best. Marlies

Craftyfield said...

The Lavinia card is totally enchanting Brenda! Yes, I think there is one happy little girl... I can see you've been inspired by these new stencils and pastes, from classic and elegant to grungy , your creations are all beautiful! Have a great Sunday. x

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Wow! a fabulous selection of artwork Brenda, incorporating so many beautiful techniques and designs.
Lorraine

Lee said...

WOW,you've done it again.Just blown us away with your talent.Love all the different techniques you have shared with us,thank you.Love the Lavinia Card,so magical in every way,that Sun is amazing.I Love them all in their own right.x

Gerrie's kaarten said...

Wauw wat zijn het schitterende kaarten .
Groetjes Gerrie

Pat said...

Oh my Brenda what a fabulous selection of cards, all so different and all so lovely. My favourite has to be the first one of the fairy and beautiful badger - wonderful.

Pat xx

Mrs.B said...

All fabulous cards Brenda, and some lovely techniques as well as that 'Happy' accident with the radiator marks. Great inspiration.
Avril xx

Lorraine said...

Gosh, you've been busy! A gorgeous selection of cards Brenda.
Lorraine x

Aimeslee Winans said...

Hi Brenda, oh what a fabulous array of art! I love them all. Each and every one. I could look at each for awhile, so many cool details. And I've learned a word, lashings. Googled it, got glitter on eyelashes, silly but kinda similar. The glitter on the first one is superb. I am so so sorry to hear about your grandchild being so ill. I will keep her and you and your family in my prayers, her parents must be beside themselves. xoxo

kiwimeskreations said...

What amazing work Brenda - you so inspire me with your work. Loving the card with the crocodile crakle stencil and butterflies - that is my favourite
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Mac Mable said...

WOW ...I am so glad I popped in. What a creative and fabulous post.
The Lavinia card is absolutely beautiful and an envelope to match too.
Great use of the gel plate panel on the contemporary and striking second one and what a pretty butterfly card with a great stencil.
I love the happy accident with the alcohol ink card and the radiator pattern!...lol x. Both black and white cards are so classy and loving all the mixed media elements and texture on the tag.
No favourites as I love them all .... Tons of inspiration .....Thank you Brenda x.

Vicky Hayes said...

You have endless creativity Brenda and it's always a treat coming to see your galleries of cards! Vicky x

Wendy L said...

Wow Brenda you have been busy. Some wonderful makes here.

Marlena M. said...

So many lovelies to look at! WOW! I love all the details you've added as well~

Greta said...

So creative & artistic! Beautiful work, as always, Brenda!

Fikreta said...

these are all fabulous projects!
hugs