Fortunately this post was planned well ahead of the eye issues so leaving as is as it has all details.
Our June challenges at We Love Stamping and Stamping Sensations this month have themes are Anything Stamped as per usual along with options of Around the World and CAS. Prizes are a A4 Rare Earth stamp set and Tonic die at SS and from Oakwood an essentials bundle of their craft tools plus a House Mouse stamp.
My SS share above sees my elegant Penny Black lady following her ancestors and doing The Grand Tour and of course in true tradition making Italy the focus of her trip. Her starting place is London with a journey on the Orient Express to Venice where she is spending several days to take in the unique atmosphere with several espressos sitting in St Marco, followed by an onward journey to the Eternal City of Rome. I fantasise but we've done those Cities so many times (only once on the OE mind you) and never tire of it. All stamps are Penny Black and just a little colouring to draw the eye to the various landmarks.
My WLS share uses one of the hearts from AALL and Create Forget Me Not stamped onto a simple inked background with some of the same Wilted Violet added to the flower. All three images are silhouettes so lend themselves well to CAS designs, but can always be jazzed up for something more elaborate.
Look forward to seeing all you entries this month.
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30 comments:
Two fabulous cards, Brenda. I love the story behind the first card. We’ve been to all those places, but unfortunately not on the OE….. one day! Your second card is so striking and I love the colours. xx
you have made a gorgeous and beautiful card Brenda
gr karin
Two beautiful cards Brenda and a wonderful story behind the first. We should have been off on a cruise today (The Carary Islands) but I came down with Covid yesterday so it looks like i'm going to miss out.
Sue xx
Two beautiful, but very different, cards but both are great for the challenge themes.
Two stunning cards Brenda. I absolutely love the layout, PB stamps and stylish colour scheme on the first one, and the the way you have the sun’s rays cascading across all three panels. The A&C stamp set is another of my current favourites and I love this colour combo and softly inked background.
Pauline xx
Two fabulous cards Brenda love the story behind the first one and just the touches of pink-fabulous stamp on the second card.
Carol x
Love the visit your first card and story took us on Brenda,the colour in your second card is beautiful
I recognised that Penny Black stamp... A beautiful make on the travel theme and the CAS AALL & Create is very "you" Brenda. x
Ciao Brenda, il tuo trittico è davvero splendido e racconta benissimo il tuo viaggio...!! Spero che tu possa nuovamente partire per una bella crociera!! Mi piace molto come hai messo le cose in prospettiva e il bel sole che illumina tutte le scene! I tocchi di rosa sono perfetti!!
Bellissimo il fiore viola nel cuore che rende la CAS così attraente!!
Per favore, cerca di non strafare con lo schermo... Ancora un po' di pazienza :)
Abbracci
Two beautiful cards Brenda but my heart lies with the fabulous Grand Tour card and the whole narrative of travel from London to Venice to Rome. Just wonderful and reminds me of book illustrations. Vicky x
Such gorgeous creations Brenda. I have tried loads of times to get the lovely lady on her trip stamp from Penny Black on your first card but it is out of production I am told. I adore how you have used all the stamps in todays posting and your stories of the little trips.
I hope you are not straining your eyes too much.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx
I really need to add those PB stamps to my PB collection, that tri fold card is so beautiful and makes me wish I was there!!
Also loving the second card with that beautiful color combo, two gorgeous cards!
Stunning cards both of them;-))m
Gorgeous cards, I particularly like that lovely purple and black. You elegant lady looks like she is enjoying her travels xx
Both beautiful cards Brenda, love the trifold design of the first, the stamps are elegant and illustrate your story perfectly. Lovely clean design for the second card, fabulous stamps, love the splash of vibrant purple.
xx
Both beauties Brenda, Venice is my favourite place in the world, xxx
Loved the first card and story!
the second card is very pretty!
I like the purple used!
Hope you're recovering with no problems!
Such beautiful cards Brenda - love the 'Grand Tour' you gave us :)
Blessings
Maxine
I just love how you put together the PB stamps - a fabulous idea. Your CAS card is wonderful too. Love how you used the stamp and the inky background.
Both fabulous cards and the colours on the 2nd one very striking x
beautiful cards Brenda, I love what you have done with the city stamps...fab!
Fi
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Sounds like a fabulous tour!! Beautiful cards Brenda xx
Beautifully creative & artistic, as always! Hoping the eyes are improving!
Wow.. Brenda.. your creations are so amazing! Wonderful!
They are both very beautiful Brenda. I hope you are getting some relief xx
Brenda both your cards are absolutely stunning x
Love the PB Grand Tour card Brenda, it's a fabulous design and layout. The forget Me Not heart looks stunning against the subtle background.
Hope all's going well with the eye issues.
Avril xx
Both amazing cards Brenda, I was on the trip with you through the fabulous "Grand Tour"card. Your beautiful heart and words with the stand out addition of the purple is just stunning.
Faith x
Love that wonderful scene on that first card. Really a great card. The heart card is a great CAS design and the purple is a great color to really standout against the silhouette heart.
Love both of these cards. The GT triptych is superb. The A&C love heart card is fab. I’m considering buying that set or putting it in a wish list!!!! X
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