Before I go onto my shares, apologies in advance I won't be active in blogland/commenting for a while as I'm having to take an enforced break. I'm going into hospital next week for kidney surgery, some follow up treatment and they tell me a six week recovery period. Luckily I do work ahead so have most of my work ready and busily scheduling challenge and DT posts for the next few weeks. But blog visiting will be if and when I feel up to it, will have to play it by ear.
It's mid month inspirational time at We Love Stamping where our theme is Sun, Sand and Sea with the usual A/G option and at Stamping Sensations Anything Goes with an option of Christmas in July. Prizes come from AALL and Create and CraftStash.
Above I used AALL and Create Penguin (604) and Frosty (603), some crackle paste snowflakes using Snow Crystals (221). I added a stamped heart to the larger Penguin but not sure which A&C set that comes from. Penguin and Frosty are in the prizes this month and such useful fun sets which I use a lot.
This was another of the recent Penny Black stamps I purchased a month or two back, it's called Shaded View (40-895), I'm not really sure if it's the Ocean or a lake, very much puts me in mind of the beautiful Italian Lakes where we have visited so many times......that said if it is I should have added a bit if snow to the mountain. Pan Pastels for the colouring and just simple stamping using brush markers direct to stamp.
Just love the penguins - great work with the texture paste. The quiet lakeside scene looks very relaxed and restful too. Hope everything goes well for you in the coming weeks.
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards Brenda - loving the penguins, they are so cute, and I love the addition of the heart in the beak of the larger one.
ReplyDeleteThat scene is really peaceful - your soft chalk colouring is perfect.
Praying all goes well with the surgery and other treatments
Blessings
Maxine
Two beautiful cards Brenda .. the penguin is such fun with so much detail, and the scene is so tranquil and beautifully coloured.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your upcoming surgery and hope all will go well for you and you will recover quickly
Pauline xx
Lovely cards brenda..as always. I love the penguins with the snowflakes and your quiet scene...would love to be on that bench with a good book. Wishing you well with your treatments and a speedy recovery.x
ReplyDeleteTwo fab cards and both very different. Sorry to hear you have to go for surgery, hope all goes well and you make a good recovery x
ReplyDeleteI love the penguins with those icy snowflakes in the sky - it almost makes me feel a bit cooler just looking at it. I love the peaceful scene you created on the 2nd card too. I'm so sorry you are now needing kidney surgery and I'm sure that is scary having to go through, but I'm sending my very best wishes and lots of prayers for a good outcome. I will miss you while you're gone, but do take care and update us as you're able. God bless you and take care.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards Brenda, love those 'cool' penguins on their icy background.
ReplyDeleteThe PB stamped scene is such a peaceful image, wish I was there.
Avril xx
I love the PB lakeside scene, that sta p is on my to purchase list and you have created a beautiful serene scene with that one. The penguins are just awesome. Thank you for the parcel, it arrived this afternoon. Good luck in hospital, really hope you do well xx
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful creations Brenda I love the Penguins they look such fun the other scene looks wonderful and tranquil somewhere I would love to be. I hope all goes well with the surgery and that you do as the doctors tell you and take things easy my thoughts and prayers are with you
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lolo x
super cute and beautiful cards Brenda.......gr karin
ReplyDelete2 Gorgeous creations Brenda. I am a fan of the penguins.
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best with the surgery and a quick recovery. Take care!
xxx Margreet
I'll be thinking of you and hope all goes well whilst you are in hospital,two beautiful cards Brenda
ReplyDeleteLove all the texture and sparkle on the first one and that lovely relaxing scene on the second. Good luck with your op next week. We will see you when we see you, so don't worry xx
ReplyDeleteA fun card with the penguins and love the texture. Your scene is so serene.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card as always Brenda, love the penguins and those embossed snowflakes.
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best for your surgery and for a very speedy recovery.
Sending love and hugs
Lorraine xx
Beautiful snowy design, i have those pingu's - must dig then out, love the texture snowflakes. Gorgeous scene card - very idyllic. Sending lots of positive vibes for your op, treatment and recovery. Big hugs Emmax
ReplyDeleteOh wow Brenda, 2 different but stunning scenes.... Gorgeous and so cute. You hang in there sweetie and put all your efforts into recovering well. WE will all still be here when you feel alot better. Sending huge hugs and love xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat cards Brenda!
ReplyDeleteThe top one is so fun!
The bottom is a serene scene!
Hoping everything goes well, and will be thinking about you!
Both cards are fabulous in each their style, Brenda! Sorry to hear about your upcoming surgery, I do hope it goes well and you feel better after the 6 weeks. x
ReplyDeleteThe dimension on the snowflakes is incredible and work so well for your penguins. I love, love, love the Penny Black scene. I want to sit on that chair. It looks like such an inviting scene.
ReplyDeleteTwo very different seasons for your cards. They are both BRILLIANT Brenda.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your surgery and I'm sending lots of good wishes for a speedy recovery. xxx
great cards!
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Sending positive thoughts your way for a successful procedure and smooth recovery. Your artistic style is so inspiring, Brenda! Absolutely love the first card and the serene scene is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCiao carissima Brenda, finalmente riesco a commentare!
ReplyDeleteAnche questa volta due cards deliziose e ispiratrici!! Da quanto tempo non uso la pasta crackle... è davvero magnifica per i tuoi fiocchi di neve, che effetto speciale!! E i pinguini sono divertenti ma anche dolcissimi con quel sentiment e il cuore che hai aggiunto nel becco!! Adoro i dettagli delle calde sfumature e il glitter!
La card scenica è meravigliosa e sì, potrebbe essere un lago italiano!
Mi piacerebbe starmene su quella panchina a fare nulla, immersa nel silenzio della natura!
AbbracciAbbi cura di te e dacci tue notizie appena puoi!!
Two more beautiful cards Brenda, I love the peaceful scene of the second one that form looks really inviting. I hope the surgery goes well and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeletePat xx
Two amazing and wonderful cards and the penguins are just so adorable l hope all goes well and you have a speedy recover sending hugs x
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous creations Brenda. I am so sorry I thought I had commented on this lovely creation, I have been so busy with The S A I must have forgot. I am praying for you Brenda.
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Cathy
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I love your cards Brenda, both so very different, but equally beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWishing you well for your surgery, I hope all goes well with the surgery and your for your recovery, Kate x
WOW WOW WOW absolutely stunning, I love your cards, fantastic art.
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best for your surgery and for a very speedy recovery, dear Brenda. I'm thinking of you ...
Hugs
Anke
Love the penguin card. Take care. HUgz
ReplyDeleteCatching up yet again Brenda, I know you've had your op and are home, wishing you a speedy recovery. Both cards, so different but as always fabulous work. x
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