Morning everyone, a new Allsorts challenge where Dena's them is Birthdays. Prizes this month come from Sizzix, AALL and Create, Aldridge Crafts, Lavinia and Ruth Hamilton Design.
Eye's rubbish still, so little blog activity as what I write's not always as intended! Now have a build up of fluid in one eye requiring laser treatment in a couple of weeks when Optic Neuritis and 15 day unremitting migraine settle.
Above hubby's Birthday card (he doesn't visit here), stencilled sunray, Cockerel full of himself like our Freddie (now Fox'd as he chose not to return to the hen house and slept in a tree once too often!!). Stamps from AALL and Create's Bright Dawn and Flowers She Wrote.
This one is way outside my comfort zone but loved the artwork from Highlight Crafts and wanted to create something with it.
Finally as I've done a lots more garden sitting a few more photos....
Self set Oriental Poppies in the bonfire heap
My favourite garden view on a sunny day from the top paddock
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Two beautiful cards Brenda - love your DH's card, especially with the tribute to your rooster... now fox'd
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Blessings
Maxine
Sorry to hear that your eye problems aren't resolved - sounds painful. Two super cards, different styles and both great. Take care and take it easy in your beautiful garden.
ReplyDeleteSorry to read about your ongoing eye problem Brenda, I hope the laser treatment works for you. Two lovely cards, especially your hubby's with the wonderful sunray. Lovely photos too of your garden and the sensible doggy sitting in the shade made me smile x
ReplyDeleteFabulous sunny background for that super fun rooster image. I love that artwork too on the Alice in Wonderland card. I pray your eyes get better soon.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards as always Brenda,the sunny colours in the cockerel card brightened up an overcast morning,the Alice in Wonderland art work is gorgeous,so sorry to read about your on going eye problems and migraines,hope you're feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards Brenda, love the cockerel and sun rays.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of your garden, Enjoy.
Avril xx
Love your cards and even if it is out of your comfort-zone, it is a beautifal one too! Glad you have nice and changing things to see! Better when you have to just sit... Hope you have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteCiao Brenda! Guardare le foto del tuo immenso giardino con i prati e gli animali mi dà sempre una bella sensazione di relax! Spero che sia lo stesso per te, specialmente in questi giorni così stressanti a causa dei problemi del tuo occhio e dell'emicrania che sicuramente è collegata!!! Spero che il laser faccia il suo buon lavoro e che tu possa tornare presto alle tue attività, immagino quanto sia frustrante questa situazione!
ReplyDeleteTanti auguri di Buon Compleanno a Eddy! La card che hai fattto per lui è così luminosa con il bel sole e il galletto! Povero Freddie, ha pagato cara la sua notte sull'albero!
La scena del tè di Alice è deliziosa, anche stavolta TRR non si smentisce con le sue favolose immagini!! Adoro il Bianconiglio e i funghi in primo piano!
Un abbraccio, riposati e buon weekend!
Both cards are just fabulous Brenda, I especially love the first one, Eddy is so lucky to receive that stunning card!!
ReplyDeleteA real fun Alice in Wonderland scene too! Would have been perfect for my daughter when their dance studio performed Alice in Wonderland a few years ago, it was such a fun ballet to watch and this card showcases many of the characters. So fun!
Both cards are fabulous, Brenda. Love the sunny chicken card and matching envelope. The whimsical Alice in Wonderland is fun as well. Beautiful photos of your area of the world!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to here you are still struggling with eye problems. I do hope they settle down soon and that migraine clears up. Looks like you have been enjoying our sitting in the garden. Somebody's been keeping the grass nicely cut. Shame about your cockerel, that's what comes of being stubborn. I am sure your hubby will love his card. The cockerel fits perfectly with that lovely sunshine. Bit hot here today, but I am loving the sunshine xx
ReplyDeleteI love your cockerel card. Beautiful work. Such a shame your beautiful bird is no longer! Your second card is a wonderful creation, love the 3D of the Rabbit and the mushrooms, great shape too. It certainly doesn't look outside your comfort zone. I'm sorry to hear your eyes continue to give you problems Brenda, so frustrating and painful for you. Here's hoping the laser works, although it doesn't sound a good experience. I LOVE your garden piccies, those poppies are gorgeous.
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Hope you get some relief from your eye problems and migraines soon.Fabulous garden and love your fabulous cards too,love the cockerel against the stencilled sunray and love the Alice themed card too
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Sorry to hear you're having eye issues, and a migraine. Ugh! I can relate.
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I'm glad you went out of your comfort zone with the Alice in Wonderland card!
It's perfect!
A brilliant card for your husband with that proud rooster strutting his stuff in the early morning sunshine, love how you've personalised it too. The Aice card is lovely too- sometimes it's good to create something that's a little out of our comfort zone - this one turned out beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry your eye problems are still unresolved, take care and rest them as much as you can.
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A fabulous card for hubby and those sun rays are very apt for today's weather.
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Lorraine
Brilliant sunshiny cockerel card.
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Good luck with the eye op xxx
such beautiful cards Brenda and fab photo's
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Beautiful both view and card xx
ReplyDeleteHello Brenda, sorry to hear that your eye is still not so good. I hope the other treatments go well.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful, a fabulous card for your Husband, super design, and I love the Alice card, one of my favourite fictional characters.
Love photos of your garden and your hens, Kate x
Two lovely cards brenda...you seem to be able to turn your hand to any style successfully. I do hope your eyes improve with the future treatment...hang in there! Take care xx
ReplyDeleteLove your card and more lovely pics of your garden, xxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous design for hubby's card it looks wonderful. Great pics of your garden and the amazing self seeded poppies (mine never did come up!).
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect card for Eddy and you've done a grand job with Alice. What amazing poppies, the colour is wonderful and you know I love to see what is going on chez Brenda and her photo bombers!! xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Lovely photos from the garden;-))m
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda, sorry to read about your eye problem!
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Hugs,
Conny
Brenda so sorry to hear your eyes are still giving your problems... two lovely cards and always nice to see pictures from your garden....just catchin on blogs afer a week away
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Fabulous cards B! LOVE the one for Eddie especially - so personalised. Shame about Freddie but he obviously lived a great life and got to sleep outdoors! OK, once too often but there you go. I do hope your eyes respond to treatmant B - thinking of you!
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Di xx
Two fun cards, especially your hubby's birthday card depicting your missed rooster. So sorry about your eye issues and I hope and pray they're all resolved soon and your vision is restored and the headaches diminished. Take good care of yourself!
ReplyDelete2 brilliant cards Brenda … fab masculine card for Eddy, and great quirky Alice in Wonderland make. Love your garden photos … really summery now !!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear your eye problems are still ongoing and hope the laser treatment will help improve things. Take care
Pauline xx
Besautiful cards Brendaz, love that gorgeous cockerel and your cards design. Great summer photo's too. Hope the laser treatment works well for you.
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I'm sorry to hear about Freddie's demise. Sometimes they just don't "get" that we are trying to protect them. Then again, I wonder how many times other individuals (known to me, and unknown to me) have tried to do the same for me, and I rebelled! LOL I can hear your rooster's crowing, greeting the morning and letting us know the sun is greeting each one of us! Beautiful card! Your White Rabbit's scene is fantastic! Your poppies look amazing! They don't grow here, so I'm grateful to appreciate yours! What lovely lawns you have! our front pasture was just bush-hogged (mowed). Jack took a few days to finish it, as the temps were quite high - mid 90s (35C) with high humidity. Your lovely blue, cloudless skies are dreamy! Sweet puppy at the end! Thanks for sharing your beautiful life with us. Brenda, I hope your laser eye treatment is entirely successful! Have your eyes been experiencing unremitting migraines? Or has it been your dear brain? I am so sad to hear of the hardships you face. But I have to thank you for inspiring me. HOPEFULLY tomorrow will be my last procedure for the year (8 since December 2022). Keeping fingers crossed that by the end of summer some of the cardio issues will have resolved. This is pretty long - save it for when you can read, knowing my heart is with you!
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Class cards Brenda. I am loving that Alice in Wonderland one!! Your garden looks absolutely amazing, full of colour! I hope you get some relief soon Brenda, sending hugs.
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