Sunday 4 September 2022

Timeless and a rather special award


Before I move on can I talk about DT's and challenges.......we have DT spaces due to changes in personal circumstances so if you are interested in joining a team please drop me a mail........even if you think you are not up to it you probably are, so lets chat about it. Previous DT experience not necessary and if you are unsure you could try a month or two and see how it goes, we're a flexible and friendly bunch ๐Ÿ˜Š

Today see the start of ur September challenge at We Love Stamping, explanations about this months challenge at Stamping Sensations on the challenge blog and my post on 1st September. Our theme is a nice and easy one of 'Anything Goes' and we have two prizes of Vintage Inc stamps from Highlight Crafts, if your not familiar then I can confirm they are excellent quality and stamp like a dream.

The tag above was made a while ago but never blogged using AALL and Create Clocks and Flowers. An acetate splodged oxide background (I splodge I don't smooch!), the flower, Badger and words from the set stamped onto snippets with the flower coloured and paper pieced. Simples as the Meerkats say!

I am popping to the Snippets Playground to see what's going on, I'm a bit show now I have to use these 'bloomin sticks to get around so can't contemplate the playhouse ladder but hoping if the sun stays out we might be able to have a picnic behind the bike shed.

Before I go and apologies in advance but doing my proud Mum bit, our eldest son Owen received a Commendation this week from the Home Secretary for "Outstanding contribution in the field of Home Affairs". Some know he played a leading role during Covid and continues with State Security matters, so he's a busy boy..... even at 40 plus he's still a 'boy' to me.

Have a lovely Sunday.
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39 comments:

KarinsArtScrap said...

beautiful tag Brenda and you me be proud, great photo

gr karin

Sarn said...

Stunning tag with lots of interesting bits to look at.

Congratulations to your son - why not have a “proud mum” moment- you deserve it! Xxx

Sarn said...

Definitely a good idea to come for a picnic behind the bike sheds! I’ll bring the egg sarnies! X

meg said...

The splash of colour on the flower really pops against the neutral tones in the background.Congratulations to your son

kiwimeskreations said...

You are allowed to be a 'Proud Mum'... and our offspring are always our 'children'.
Loving your tag Brenda, that is gorgeous - and I do love your splodged background :)
Blessings
Maxine

Gerrina said...

A child stays a child to his mom...good that you are proud!
Love the colours and design you made on the tag! It all looks so pretty together! Enjoy the weekend!

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A lovely colour combo on your tag, lots of stamped details to look at.
Congratulations to your son too...mum's are allowed to be proud of their children, even though we often embarrass them at times by doing so.
Lorraine

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Brenda your tag is a beauty full of colour and detail I could never create something like this I love it and a huge congratulations to your son I can imagine how proud you are
hugs
Lorraine x

Pat said...

Beautiful tag Brenda, love the background and all your elements. Many congratulations to Owen on his award (lovely photo). Have a good week.

Pat xx

crafty-stamper said...

Congratulations to your Son on his award and you have every right to be proud-great tag and love the stamps
Carol x

Sarah said...

A wonderful tag Brenda and I do love the colours. You must be incredibly proud, and rightly so! What a lovely picture of him with Priti Patel xx

KraftyKoolKat said...

Another one of your gorgeous tag creations. You are the queen of tag making plus everything else you touch.

Big congrats on your sons award, you both need congratulating. Him on his achievement and you bringing up such a great young man!!
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Stamps and Paper said...

Your tag is gorgeous Brenda..love the colours... Congratulations to you and your son on his award....You must be very proud of him ...

Anne

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Hai da essere ben fiera di tuo figlio Owen, Brenda! Grandi complimenti a lui e a te!! :)
La tua tag vintage รจ splendida, adoro i dettagli azzurri che danno luce!
Un abbraccio, buona Domenica!

HilaryJane said...

There's that lovely blue again, you have really made it pop with that neutral tan background. Lovely tag. congratulations to your son too, you deserve to be proud and I am glad you have shared it xx

Ellibelle said...

Huge congratulations to your son!! What an amazing accomplishment!
Beautifully done tag too with these pretty stamps and inky background!

Wendy L said...

A beautiful tag and Congrats to your Boy, xx

Chris said...

Gorgeous tag Brenda- love your stamps and splodged background. You have every right to be proud of your son- well done Owen!
xx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Love your tag, but your Son must take centre stage here Brenda, how proud you all must be and hasn't he "done well".
Just caught up with a lot of posts and I have to say what amazing work you do.
Faith x

Sandra H said...

Ooh many congratulations to your son well deserved too...your tag is just beautiful so talented and beautifully put together x

Lynne said...

Fabulous tag Brenda and your must be very proud of your son. Congrats to him x

cuilliesocks said...

A lovely card Brenda.
Congratulations to your Son, so good to be recognised in your work, Great photo of your very handsome Boy, Kate x

Pauline C said...

Fab tag Brenda .. great colour combo and lots of lovely detail to add interest. Congratulations to your son .. wow what an chievement, no wonder you’re proud !! Xx

Caty said...

Oohh Brenda, what a beautiful tag! I looove it. The background is very nice, and the blue colour of the clock is perfect! I like all the details you added.
How proud you have to be for such a so distinguished mention that your son has received, Congratulations to both of you! You are right, our children will always be our "children", no matter how old they are.
I wish you a great new week, and send big hugs
Caty

Gail said...

Lovely tag! Really like the teal (blue), and the ribbon you've used!
Congratulations to Owen, doesn't matter how old they are, you can be proud!
Glad to hear you're getting around!

Donna Ellis said...

Congratulations to Owen, B! Our public servants are not recognized nearly enough, and often don't receive even cursory "thank yous", so it is a great pleasure seeing Owen being appreciated! Your tag looks amazing with the bright aqua color in contrast to the warm tans and neutrals! huggers, de

Mervi said...

Gorgeous tag, congrats to you, proud mama.

Linby said...

Beautiful tag with such soft subtle colours.
congrats to Owen and of course you should be very proud, what an amazing recognition.

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

A gorgeous tag Brenda and I totally get the proud Mum moment. It's great ot get recognised when you have done something outstanding. Congratulations to your son and of course his Mum and Dad too.

Sue xx

Vicky Hayes said...

Your tags are always gorgeous Brenda. I'm admiring the blue and tan colour scheme on this one and I love a badger motif! Congratulations to your son on his award and it's always a privilege to be able to 'Go to Mumland' as my (grown up) children always say! Vicky x

Di said...

What a beautiful tag Brenda! As always, it's perfection. And I do like that you did some paper piecing too. Lovely to see you in the Playground with us. And you have every right to be a very proud Mum - well done to Owen as well.

Hugs

Di xx

Marlies said...

A beautiful tag in a lovely colour combination. Congratulations to your son and you will indeed be very proud. No matter how old our children get, they still stay our "children" haha. Take care. Marlies x

Fiona said...

wow Brenda you must be so proud of your son! Beautiful tag too.

Fi
x

Conny said...

Really wonderful tag, Brenda!
And congratulations to your son!

Hugs,
Conny

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Fikreta said...

so lovely tag!
congrats to your son!
hugs

Mrs.B said...

A fabulous tag Brenda and I love the 'pop' of the blue flower.
Congratulations to your son and you're definitely allowed the proud Mum status.
Avril xx

Debbie said...

Really beautiful tag Breanda. love the colours and the stamps you've used. A massive well done to your son, As parents it's our job to be proud and enjoy their successes and we love to share them with you too. Please take care. hugs xx

Greta said...

What a wonderful honor for your handsome son! Can't imagine doing that job & you should be proud! The tag is really lovely!