Saturday 21 October 2023

Colours of Autumn


Morning everyone, Saturday morning so time for a new challenge at Allsorts and this week Lynn is in tune with the season and the theme of Autumn Colours, along with the A/G option. This months fabulous bundle of prizes come from Stamp AddictsOakwoodHighlight CraftsRuth Hamilton Dedsign, AALL and Create and Craft Stash.

I've not been the best of bloggers, it's not been a bit of a horrid week, we lost lovely Lily, my daughters Lab. When a Lab doesn't eat you know things are not good and in the end that horrid decision had to be made, Joy and I were both with her at the end. Those who have been through it as we have, too many times, will know. Daisy, our senior girl is 13 from the same litter and they have always done things together so we are hoping she won't pine too much. At the moment she still expects her to appear and stands looking a tad confused.

Onto my card which thankfully was made a few weeks ago as I've done little crafting this week. I absolutely love these wellies from A&C's The Great Outdoors, several pairs very like these are never far away. I masked the centre panel, inked with Oxides and used a stencil and texture paste to add the 'rays'. The flowers from Woodland and Flower Journey and words from good old Power of the Word. I stamped an envie with the Cone Flowers and stencilled some leaves.

Have a good weekend.

33 comments:

KarinsArtScrap said...

what a very beautiful card and love the scene Brenda

gr karin

Mervi said...

Gorgeous autumn card with beautiful colours.
Sorry for your loss;-))m

Glennis F said...

Awesome colours Brenda
So sorry to hear of your loss

ellyscard creatief said...

Beautiful card Brenda.

Aquarius said...

A truly Autumnal card, love it. So sorry to hear your sad news

Lynne said...

So sorry to hear your sad news Brenda. Ours are both getting on and dread the time when anything happens. Your card is gorgeous, perfect Autumn colours x

meg said...

A stunning autumnal card in beautiful colours Brenda.So sorry to read that you lost Lily and hope Daisy is not too lost without her

Lisa said...

This is a great collection of imagery and colors. It is so cheerful and the stencil gives the feel of a bright happy sunshine to the card.

Liz said...

Beautiful card Brenda, I love the background you’ve created for your lovely design.
So sorry to hear about Lily. xx

Carol L said...

The autumn colors look amazing and I love the sun rays shining down on those flowers in the wellies! I'm so sorry to learn of your daughter's loss. We dog lovers have all gone through it and it's not easy at all. Hugs to everyone.

Chris said...

Such beautiful colours Brenda- love the stamps too- the paper pieced flowers in the wellies look lovely in the autumn sunshine.
Hope you, your daughter and Daisy are doing ok.
xx

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Brenda I am so very sorry to hear about Lily it is so heart wrenching when they leave us as you say dogs owners know the feeling only too well, I hope that Daisy doesn't pine too much but they feel the loss as much as we do. Brenda your card is full of Autumnal beauty the colours, images and stencilling are top notch
hugs
lolo x

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous Autumn card and colours-love the stamps.So sorry for the loss of Lily and yes been there so know how you feel.We have an 11yrs old cat and dog who are both heading the same way unfortunately :(
Carol x

Ellibelle said...

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Lily, I am sure she is greaty missed by all.

Your card is so beautiful, Great Outdoors was my first Aall and Create set along with another set from a US stockist so paid full price, can't believe how much it's marked down currently but surely worth the full price!! Love the scene you created with the rays and the flowers are gorgeous, one floral set I already have and waiting on another order with the sunflower. You are so right, I am really enjoying these new to me stamps!!

Caty said...

I´m very sorry to hear about little Lily Brenda, I know perfectly you are all very sad. our little laky has gone in January, and we remember him every day. I´m sure you ´ ll give all your love to Daisy, she needs you very much.
Your card is relly goergous, love the little squirel, the beautiful flowers and boots, and the colours too.
Have a nive weekend, and big big hugs for you and your family, and Daisy too.
Caty

Sarn said...

A beautiful autumnal card for the Allsorts challenge theme Brenda.

SO sorry to hear about the loss of Lily. Always a tremendously hard decision to take. My heart goes out to you. Hugs, Sarn xxx

Vicky Hayes said...

I'm so glad you and Joy were able to be with Lily at the end Brenda. I know how much you love your beautiful dogs.

Such a beautiful hopeful autumn card. And yes, wellies like these (but a bit taller for preference!) are a regular fixture around here too during the autumn, winter and spring.

Take care, Vicky x

HilaryJane said...

I think I recognise those wellies! Lovely card, love the warm autumnal feel xx

Gail said...

Sorry to hear about Lily.
Great fall colors in your card!
Hope you're well!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Mi dispiace così tanto, Brenda! Quando i nostri animali se ne vanno lasciano davvero un grande buco nel nostro cuore, specialmente quando dobbiamo porre fine alle loro sofferenze, è sempre una decisione devastante... Ci sono passata molte volte con i miei cani e gatti, purtroppo.
Un grande abbraccio a te e a Joy. Povera Daisy rimasta sola, ora ha bisogno di tutte le vostre coccole e di tante distrazioni...
La tua card è così vibrante e adoro quel sole che illumina la scena con i suoi raggi! Il piccolo scoiattolo forse sta pensando di farsi la tana negli stivali e quei fiori a decoupage sono stupendi! Anche io ho gli stivali di gomma sempre attorno, li uso tutti i giorni per andare nell'orto e dalle galline. Ho tre nuove galline ovaiole francesi, sono Marans grigio/blu, di taglia piuttosto grande e molto robuste, ma dolci e miti di carattere e si stanno ancora ambientando.

Pauline C said...

Beautiful autumnal card Brenda with the fabulous A&C wellies. Sorry to hear about the loss of Lily, such a sad decision to have to make.
Hugs,
Pauline xx

kiwimeskreations said...

Gentle cyber {{{{{hugs}}}}} Brenda - it is hard to loose a beloved pet.
Loving your card - that is so beautiful - the sunrays are stunning, and the flowers in the boots are gorgeous, Love your inking of the background also
Blessings
Maxine

Marlies said...

A beautiful warm Autumn card with lovely autumn details. The wellies are a very good idea to add. Sorry to read about Lily. You all will indeed be very sad. Take care. Marlies

Sandra H said...

Ooh how very sad so sorry to be reading this, your card is lovely the Autumn colours are absolutely stunning sending lots of hugs x

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A gorgeous card design Brenda, I love the sun-ray background.
So sorry for your loss too (((hugs)))
Lx

Mrs.B said...

A lovely card Brenda, love the background stencilling and gorgeous shading with those images.
It's always sad to loose a pet, we've just been through similar with my daughters dog, she was only 5, so very unexpected.
Avril xx

Gerrina said...

So sorry to read about Lily... Gope Daisy will get used to do more alone...
Love the squirrel and boots! Again a great background for these warm coloured items! Enjoy the Sunday!

Linby said...

A week I am sure you will be glad to over with.
This is a beautiful autumnal scene such wonderful use of vibrant colour too.

Sarah said...

Oh Brenda I am so very sorry to hear of your familys' loss of Lily, they do leave such a big hole for human and canine family alike and I hope that Daisy won't miss her sister too much. A fabulous card, lovely colours xx

KraftyKoolKat said...

A really gorgeous and colorful creation Brenda, I love the little squirrel. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, our pets are members of our families, when we lose them it knocks the stuffing out of us.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Tina Z. said...

Dear Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how hard is this for your family... Your card is beautiful, great details. Sending big hugs xx

Pat said...

Beautiful card with a lovely image and gorgeous Autumn colours Brenda. So sorry to see your sad news it's never easy to lose a family pet.

Pat xx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

OH! What a beautiful card, I love the shading, the squirrel and the bootful of flowers, with the gorgeous autumnal colours and rays from the warm sun. I love it.
Faith x