Morning everyone, new challenges at We Love Stamping and Stamping Sensations where our themes are Feminine as selected by Cathy and Spring, as always theres the option of AG with your stamped element. We always have fabulous prizes, but just take a look on the challenge blogs what we have this month from Lavinia Stamps and AALL and Create.
Above was for Cathy's Birthday in January and uses the gorgeous new(ish) Hellebore from AALL and Create (1063), stamped, coloured and cut our several times to create a spray of blooms. The background is Snow Crystals (221) which I think works for a soft background any time of year. A birdie, word from the same stamp set and matching envie. Most of our Hellebore are dark pink but giving a lovely display this year and still blooming after several weeks.
My SS share uses a plethora of Lavinia stamps both old and new. My idea was as well as feminine I wanted a Spring feel, when I showed hubby and asked the question his answer "well I suppose it has a rabbit", no help whatsoever. A gently shaded oxide background in what to me are Spring colours, the branch stamped and masked to add further branches and blossoms added. In hindsight the sentiment was probably a step to far making it incredibly busy, but it's my first stamped card for weeks, took ages and the stamp platform did most of the work, but satisfying to actually get one finished.
And here is the card I sent to Tina in Slovenia for this month Card Chain Challenge, Lavinia all the way. I followed the three colour prompts plus Flowers and stencil.
great cards! 3 more points, woop!! talk about leaving it late.
ReplyDeleteLove both cards - and they say Spring to me! Delighted to hear you’re well enough to stamp again and gave been able to craft xxx
ReplyDeleteBuona Domenica, Brenda!
ReplyDeleteSono felice che tu abbia fatto una card -e così bella!!- nonostante le difficoltà di avere una sola mano funzionante!! La adoro!! Una scena deliziosa e luminosa!!
Secondo me non è troppo affollata, il sole bianco alleggerisce molto il "peso" del sentiment! Il ramo fiorito su cui la fata sta seduta è davvero bello e magico!!
Abbiamo avuto la stessa idea riguardo il topic femminile e la primavera, anche io ho sentito la necessità di usare colori primaverili e fiori! :D
Qui piove ormai da una decina di giorni e aspetto il sole!
Molto bella anche la card che avevi fatto per Cathy, lo stencil così delicato con la sua forma a cerchio fa risaltare i fiori di elleboro!
Un grande abbraccio e buona permanenza a Londra!
The pastel background, the pink flowers and, yes, your hubby is correct, the rabbit, all contribute to evoke "spring", so you did achieve your objective Brenda!
ReplyDeleteI do love the green and purple together, offers a nice contrast.
Happy to hear you can manage stamping, don't overdo it too soon though. x
beautiful cards Brenda.........gr karin
ReplyDeleteOh my, those purple flowers do look amazing and this is my most favorite color combination too. I love the tiny bird sitting on the sentiment panel with the stenciled background. Your 2nd card just reminds me of a fairy=tale land with all of the dangling vines and tree branch. Loving the bunny and fairy images along with everything else.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful spring-inspired cards Brenda, you did brilliantly with the stamping!
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Absolutely beautiful cards Brenda and definitely spring in your cards totally stunning x
ReplyDeleteLove both of these Brenda. The arrangement and colour scheme of the hellebores are fabulous, and I agree the snow crystals stencil looks wonderful behind flowers. I’d not thought of using it outside of Christmas cards but what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThe Lavinia card is gorgeous too … great stamping and masking. I love all the detail of the branches and the hanging foliage. I’m thinking perhaps you used masking fluid as it is such an intricate stamp? I treated myself to some a few months ago but have to confess I haven’t used it as I didn’t get a rubber, and am a bit unsure about rubbing off with fingers. A few people have posted online they don’t get on with it and tear their paper, so I’m a bit apprehensive .. think I need to give it a go!
Hope you enjoyed your show .. we enjoyed Bill Bailey but didn’t enjoy queueing for nearly an hour to get out of the car park!!
Pauline xx
Two lovely Spring cards Brenda..Spring is my favourite time of year especially seeing the blossom trees...
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Both stunning and beautiful cards;-))m
ReplyDeleteWow,anche la card per Tina in Slovenia è una delizia! Adoro la fata con l'alchechengi per lanterna e i colori luminosi e brillanti!
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards Brenda,a beautiful card for your card chain challenge too
ReplyDeleteThree gorgeous creations Brenda, I can especially vouch for the card you kindly sent me for my birthday, it looks even more beautiful in the flesh. The centre of the flowers are lovely and gold sparkle.
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Cathy
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Both gorgeous Spring cards and beautiful stamps,love the one for the card swap too,good to see you managed a bit of crafting.
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I am glad your managing to create!
ReplyDeleteAll wonderful creations!
I do not think the sentiment makes your Spring card too busy!
It's a great sentiment!
Just lovely!!
Have a great week!
Beautiful cards Brenda and I must remember the "No" sentiment!! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I especially like the card you sent for the Card Chain Challenge - the colors are perfect and (LOL) it has a rabbit. This is just gorgeous. Arlene
ReplyDeleteJust so beautiful Brenda, I love the floral card and it's colours, and your lovely Lavinia scenes are fabulous, love them, Kate x
ReplyDeleteA beautiful trio of creations Brenda I love Hellebore I used to have loads in my garden when I had my house but alas no more, the colour is gorgeous and I love how you have 3d them, the Lavinia makes are so very different full of magical items to look at I am so glad that you managed to actually make one even though you have problems with your arm Brenda it looks awesome to me superb work.
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lolo x
I am glad to hear you have successfully made a stamped card recently. I like all three, but I think my favourite is the one you sent to Tina for the CCC xx
ReplyDeleteWow... your cards are amazing, Brenda!
ReplyDeleteThe first card is gorgeous--love the colors and the background! You're so great at magical cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful spring cards, all so bright and vibrant. Your last card is my fav this time, it's such a pretty design. Glad you have done some stamping at last.
ReplyDeleteThree beautiful cards Brenda, love your Hellebore stamp and the gorgeous colours.
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All so pretty but my favourite is your first card. The bulbs are beginning to flower now and the garden is begining to look quite spring like. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous spring cards, Brenda! Just love your hellebores and your fairy cards are stunning!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards and so glad to hear that you are feeling well enough to be able to craft a bit more.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
Three beautiful cards, Brenda.
ReplyDeleteThanks for having me as a Guest Designer again this month.
Helen x
What a fabulous collection of cards, Brenda and all are so pretty. My favourite is the hellebore card - totally stunning!
ReplyDeleteHope you are keeping well.
Hugs
Carol x
I can't wait for your stunning card, wow!
ReplyDeleteall cards are absolutely amazing, I love their Spring feel.
hugs xx
3 really beautiful cards. That first card and all the dimension is just so beautiful. The flowers are amazing.
ReplyDeleteStunning cards Brenda, good to hear you were able to do some crafting. Means you must be getting better? I hope so anyway. x
ReplyDeleteSlowly catching up and I love the hellebore stamp you've used, so pretty. Gorgeous Lavinia makes too. Xx
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