Saturday 2 March 2024

A hint of Spring


Morning everyone, time for a new challenge at Allsorts and this week Lorraine has chosen one of my favourite themes Spring. Prizes which come from AALL and Create and Aldridge Crafts will be drawn on 29th March.

A delicate single Snowdrop using AALL and Creates Elegant Spring Florals (623), an A4 stamp set which has every flower you need to create beautiful Spring cards. I masked to created a soft central frame with Twisting and Turning (157) stencil and Oxides, stamped the Snowdrop, added a little shading, a sentiment stamped onto vellum, twine and a birdie.


Above Daffodils from Highlights on an acetate twisted easel card. They are another in the series of Flower of the Month, samples are usually required well in advance and these made in December, but were the last batch created for them. I did however venture into MCS this week and found I was able to do a bit of creating one handed with just a bit of nudged assistance from the left.


And, a freestanding acetate creation with Wordsworth's Daffodils poem focally and again Daffodils in various colourways.

In case you missed my last post there is a new discount code for Highlight Crafts, it's proved popular and on the sidebar (BLOG7582).

All going to plan will be in London this weekend to see Just for one Day with youngest son and wife so will stay with them. We went to Live Aid back in the day so really wanted to see this, it's only running for six weeks and I was nearly 5,000th in the queue the day tickets went on sale, four hours later felt lucky to get tickets front row of the dress circle with bubbles included as they are charity seats.

26 comments:

Aquarius said...

A beautiful selection of Spring florals - so pleased to hear you can manage some crafting 'cos it's great therapy when you can lose yourself in making something creative. Enjoy your London trip

meg said...

A wonderful selection of Spring flowers Brenda, snowdrops look so delicate yet withstand all weathers at this time of year, the sunny colours of daffodils really brighten dull days, three beautiful cards.Enjoy your trip to London

Craftyfield said...

Fabulous cards Brenda! I love the idea of the twisted card on acetate as if the flowers are just suspended in mid-air! Have a great time in London. x

KarinsArtScrap said...

beautiful and gorgeous cards Brenda.............gr karin

Lorraine said...

A gorgeous selection of spring cards Brenda, love those pretty daffodils.
Lorraine x

coldwaters2 said...

WOW I am nearly lost for words Brenda I love the Snowdrop card but I must admit the daffodil creations are sensational they look so realistic I am spellbound by the acetate easel card it is totally magical as is the third one, exceptional beauty here today and I have enjoyed seeing them
hugs
lolo x

Sandra H said...

So pretty cards and the snowdrops are my favourite flower so nice to see it on your card along with the other flowers so beautifully put together x

Chris said...

A trio of fresh and beautiful spring themed cards Brenda. So pleased you are managing to find a way to create your art using one hand...such determination!! Have a great time in London- enjoy the show!
xx

Lisa said...

Oh my gosh I love the daffodil imagery on these cards. So eye catching and make for wonderful cards. Three wonderful cards.

Lynne said...

Three beautiful spring themed cards Brenda. Have a great time at the show x

Linby said...

I love the simplicity of the first card and yet there are so many details too. Your beautiful daffodils are absolutely gorgeous, spring on a card!
Hope you weekend is wonderful.

Epie said...

A wonderful spring cards with a twist...Brenda
Have a nice weekend.... Epie

Ellibelle said...

Such beautifully designed cards Brenda, love them both. I never get tired of that beautiful quote and daffodils! Of course I love snowdrops just the same and happy to have them blooming in my garden at the moment.
Sounds like a fabulous weekend planned. Enjoy the show, you got some great seats!!

Pauline C said...

Gorgeous stamped snowdrop card, so delicate and pretty; and the daffodil cards are wonderfully bright and cheering in what is such a dull day. Hope you have a fab weekend.
Pauline xx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Ciao Brenda,
sono contenta di leggere che con MCS riesci a creare qualcosa con una mano sola, in attesa dell'intervento!!
La card con il bucaneve è delicata e mi piace molto l'effetto di quel filo con l'uccellino e il vellum. Sei sempre fonte di ispirazione!
Le card con i nuovi fiori primaverili di TRR sono spettacolari, voglio provare ad usare l'acetato, adoro l'effetto trasparenza e ho molte confezioni vuote di fustelle in acetato nelle mie scatole! La easel card è così delicata e allegra con i narcisi e quel bellissimo frame che mi ricorda una collana di perle, e la splendida farfalla!
E la card freestanding con il poema e i narcisi a decoupage ha un favoloso look 3D! Wow!
Sono contenta che avete trovato un posto per il concerto Just for One Day con Alex e sua moglie! Ti farà bene goderti un po' la vita, tira su il morale!!!
Un abbraccio!

Sarn said...

Enjoy your trip to London Brenda . . . you certainly deserve it.

Your cards really have the WOW factor today, not to mention the promise of Spring. Loving the shaped cards with acetate.

Hugs, Sarn xxx

Gail said...

Such pretty creations!
The snowdrop is so soft and pretty, and I love the daffodils!
How exciting to see Just For One Day!
I watched a documentary on the artists making We Are The World. So good!

HilaryJane said...

You can't beat snowdrops and daffodils for that spring feeling. They always cheer me up. £ very cheery cards, thank you. Hope all goes well this weekend and you enjoy the show xx

Liz said...

Three stunning floral themed cards Brenda, perfect for Spring.
Liz xx

Carol L said...

I must be living under a rock, because I'm just now learning that snowdrops are flowers. They're beautiful and I like the single bloom on the first card as well as those life-like daffodils on acetate! The flowers are so beautiful with color and the butterfly accent is gorgeous too. You even made a very pretty 3rd card so congrats on all these wonderful creations! I hope you have a fun trip to London too!

crafty-stamper said...

Fabulous Spring cards,love the beautiful snowdrops and daffodils,enjoy your trip to London and the show.
Carol x

Mervi said...

Gorgeous springtime cards;-))m

Sarah said...

Snowdrops and daffs, real spring that is, although my daffs have taken a right old battering from the pesky rain!! That said, we have had blue sky and sunshine today after a very cold start. I hope you have had a wonderful weekend xx

Greta said...

Beautiful Snowdrop, but oh my goodness--the daffodil cards are breathtaking! Have fun this weekend!

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A beautiful selection of Spring themed cards, perfect for the theme this week, hope you enjoyed your weekend.
Lorraine

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Gosh, I didn't realise I had missed so much. This is GORGEOUS Brenda and even more so in real life. Thank you. Hope all is well? x