Saturday 16 September 2023

Woody Woodpecker


Morning everyone, Saturday morning so time for a new challenge at Allsorts and this week Lorraine has chosen the theme of Masculine. This months fabulous bundle of prizes come from Craft StashAnna Marie DesignsAALL and CreateOakwood.

Not been a great deal of craft this week, been busy continuing with jam and pickle making, my aim is to have sufficient to give all the children and grandchildren with their own homes a hamper of homemade preserves, that means I need at least nine of everything! So far off the productions line are bramble jelly, mixed berry jam, plum jam (Vicks - my favs), rhubarb and ginger jam, a take on Branston pickle (recipe sourced on line), cucumber relish and mustard pickle. I'm on track with a few left over and might do some green tomato chutney.

Onto my DT make for Allsorts, the background of this one is a piece of rice paper spritzed with Oxide sprays, I always find it strange that doing this actually makes the paper stronger and easier to work with. I stamped the reeds and foliage which are both A&C stamps and then added the Woodpecker from Follow your own Path after colouring and cutting out. 

A note for all A&C fans, there's still a day or so left to grab some bargains of up to 80% discount here.

A share of a few of my cards for this weeks Highlight releases on Create and Craft, 

Above and below using A Mothers Glory USB
Below using A Season of Fall
Another freestanding acetate card using last weeks release of The Old School House

Happy weekend all and of course my thanks for your visits and words of encouragement.
 
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33 comments:

coldwaters2 said...

Gosh Brenda you are such a productive person making all those delicious sounding jams and pickles I bet they taste yummy. Love your masculine themed card for this week the image and scene are top notch, love your sample work such a beautiful display
hugs
lolo x

KarinsArtScrap said...

fantastic and great cards you have made Brenda

gr karin

Stamps and Paper said...

Stunning cards as always Brenda..there's nothing nicer than homemade jams and chutneys especially when we can gather them for free...people in out village are so generous putting unwanted produce outside their homes for people to take...

Anne

Lisa said...

Your masculine card is great! I love the colors and the bird is very eye catching. I hope you get your jams done for all the kids.

I love al the imagery on the other cards and the dimension you added to the pups card. Really cute.

Lynne said...

Sounds as though you've been really busy with your preserves and what a lovely present too. All your cards are fabulous. Have a good weekend x

Pat said...

A gorgeous selection of cards Brenda and I love your Woody Woodpecker masculine make. Your jams and preserves sound scumptious and I am sure they will be all well received. Enjoy your weekend.

Pat xx

meg said...

A busy productive time for you,nothing nicer than homemade preserves,brilliant woodpecker card and of course the Two RR makes are beautiful as always

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Well! Aren't you a busy lady, all those preserves, something I've not done for many years. Always loved the making and the giving, though. As for your cards? Absolutely beautiful Brenda, each of them stand out as beauties, but have to say your acetate is so different and looks wonderful, with the lovely frame and butterflies flying in the surrounding air.
Faith x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Ciao Brenda, quante buone conserve stai facendo per te e tutta la famiglia!! Wow!! Io tendo a mettere molte cose in freezer, perchè è più veloce, ma come te faccio marmellate e sottaceti. Quest'anno ho molta uva e preparo succo d'uva tutti i giorni, delizioso. Purtroppo la frutta in generale è stata scarsa, molta è stata rovinata dai parassiti... lo stesso per il raccolto dei pomodori, così salvare le parti buone è un lavoro molto lungo e poco piacevole. Sono sicura che i tuoi cesti di conserve illumineranno gli occhi dei tuoi nipoti!
La card con il picchio è così bella, che splendidi colori!
La ghirlanda di papaveri, fiordalisi e margherite è un’esplosione di allegria e adoro il piccolo uccellino!!
E poi quel bel vaso autunnale pieno di fiori e foglie e quella ghirlanda con la zucca, perfetti per la stagione che sembra arriverà tra poco!
Quei cagnolini sulla card di acetato sono così dolci... anche loro rientrano a scuola? :) Adoro quei nontiscordardime che incorniciano la scena e le farfalline!!
Un abbraccio e buon weekend!!

HilaryJane said...

I love the background on your first card and lovely muted colours. your little bird really pops. Sounds like your hampers of home made goodies are going to make the perfect present. Who wouldn't love to receive one of those? Hope you get everything done as you want it xx

crafty-stamper said...

Fabulous woodpecker image and background and love all the Highlight cards.Well done with making all the homemade preserves-a perfect present.
Carol x

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A super card, love the muted colours for this masculine theme too.
I expect your kitchen smells wonderful with the aromas of so many fruits and delicious recipes - you can't beat homemade preserves.
Lorraine

Carol L said...

I'm in awe of how you can make all these beautiful cards while canning and preserving all those pantry items for your family! I have done that in the past and I know how much work it is, but it's so well worth it! My fav is that October wreath with the pumpkin and leaves! So pretty! I love the first card too but woodpeckers drive me batty here sometimes drilling on our aluminum gutter guards! They sound like jackhammers coming through the house! LOL Enjoy your weekend!

Mervi said...

It's very busy season, though we had no apples at all in our trees!
Beautiful cards;-))m

Ellibelle said...

Your homemade preserves sound wonderful and so delicious! And such beautiful cards once again this week! Loving each one of them!

Inkyfingers said...

What a great masculine card, Brenda and your selection for the Create and Craft Show is beautiful. What a multi-talented lady you are and I bet your family will be delighted to have your mouth-watering hamper of preserves!
Hope you are well.
Hugs
Carol x

Dena J said...

Fantastic cards Brenda. I really love that bird in the trees. I have been busy processing tomatoes, beets, and apples. That rhubarb ginger jam sounds marvelous!! That's a recipe I would love. Your family will so appreciate all the jarred love.

Chris said...

A fabulous selection of cards Brenda- my favourite is the woodpecker, I love the background you've created for him. It's amazing that you find the time to craft with all that kitchen activity! It's a lovely idea to make hampers for your family, especially filled with home made goodies! xx

Liz said...

Wonderful collection of cards Brenda.
You HAVE been busy with your jam and pickle making. I’m sure they will be well received. xx

Gail L said...

Lovely creations!
My favs are the woodpecker, and October!!
Way to go with the preserve production! Sounds fabulous!
Hope you are well!!

Marlies said...

All very beautiful cards Brenda, Very stylish and well designed. You have been busy with all the jam making and a lovely idea of giving all your children and grandchildren them as gifts. Tajke care. Marlies

kiwimeskreations said...

Loving your masculine make Brenda - I wonder if other sprays will make the rice paper change characteristics,, and I do not have oxide sprays...
What wonderful cards you have made for Create and Craft
I have not made preserves for years, and I admire your industry!!
Blessings
Maxine

Craftyfield said...

Homemade jams... sounds delicious and lots of work too! The makes are brilliant as always and my favourite is the AALL one with its mixed media feel. x

Linby said...

Your first card has a vintage feel to it and looks so lovely. Great wreath in the red and blue and those adorable dogs looking at the book!

Gerrina said...

Your jam and pickling making sounds so yammie! And the post is a fest for the eyes! Favorite is the first; delicate and bold at the same time! Enjoy the weekend!

pinky said...

Goodness you are going to be super busy filling all those hampers Brenda, can I add my name to your list lol. Your cards are absolutely stunning, bright and cheerful on this very wet day.

Wendy L said...

Love your dt card Brenda, my cuppa perfectly. The others are lovely too especially the acetate one.
I used to make lots of jams and pickles when the boys were little and I pickled eggs too. X

cuilliesocks said...

My goodness Brenda you have been soo oooooh busy. Your cards are as ever gorgeous, such diverse designs.
Lots of love goodies being made in the kitchen too. Kate 💖

Pauline C said...

Love your woodpecker card Brenda … the colouring on the bird is fabulous. Great set of samples for Highlight Crafts too .. very impressive collection xx

Pauline C said...

Also meant to say … the jam and pickle making sounds brilliant … I’m sure your family will love them!
P x

Sandra H said...

Wow goodness me your cards are truly so beautiful x

Sarah said...

What a fabulous showcase Brenda, love the colours of the October wreath. Sounds like you've been a busy bee B!! There's nothing like homemade gifts and I am sure the hampers will go down a treat xx

Fikreta said...

Such a beautiful cards!
hugs