Saturday 31 August 2024

Getting Sentimental


Morning everyone, a new challenge at Allsorts and this week I'm your host and my chosen theme is Getting Sentimental but there's always the A/G option. Our September prizes contains goodies from  Craft Stash and Highlight Crafts

I've always loved inspirational quotes and was so fortunate when a stamp company wanted to carry those I created along with Create and Craft. The one above is from my Believe set.

This card went to our eldest Son after he received his 'gong' at Buckingham Palace in May, the sentiment is very appropriate to his personality. Stamps are all Lavinia, Open Dandelion, Wild Summer Flower and Orchard Grass, a part masked frame and colour added to the focal images, very simple but I think effective.


This one features my all time favourite Penny Black sentiment Dance, Sing, Love (2695J), the frame is a Sweet Poppy stencil coloured with inks and the sentiment stamped into the middle and matching envie, this went to one of our Granddaughters, in fact it was her Dad who received the above card.

27 comments:

KarinsArtScrap said...

2 beautiful cards you have made Brenda......gr karin

Pauline C said...

2 beautiful cards again Brenda, I always love a Lavinia meadow scene and this is really pretty. I also love the colour scheme and inked flowers on the second card with my fave old PB quote. Xx

coldwaters2 said...

These are so beautiful Brenda love the stamps you have used and colours the sentiments (especially the second one) are awesome, Brenda what do your stamps come under have you a special name for them ?
Hugs
lolo x

Aquarius said...

Two great cards featuring lovely sentiments - the dandelions are my favourite but the stencilled roses frame the PB sentiment very well.

Sarn said...

Two stunners here Brenda.
Love the colours on both, but the first one is so summery with those lovely flowers too.

Great stencilling and stamping on the second one too.

Hope you've had a better week.xxx

Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä said...

Beautiful and elegant cards!

meg said...

Two beautiful cards with inspirational sentiments,perfect for your recipients

crafty-stamper said...

Both beautiful cards and quotes, love the beautiful dandelion stamps.
Carol x

Carol L said...

What a lovely pair of cards with beautiful sentiments. I especially like the stenciled roses that frame the sentiment on the card for your granddaughter. Beautifully done.

Lynne said...

Two gorgeous cards Brenda and the roses look stunning in those colours x

Lisa said...

Two wonderful cards. I love the blue and purple card. Great sentiment and colors.

Chris said...

Both gorgeous cards Brenda, such beautiful sentiments , colours and designs, the matching envies are lovely too.
xx

Ellibelle said...

Two beautiful floral cards Brenda with such great sentiments. The rose stencil design looks stunning in blue/purple.

Linby said...

Love the dandelion card and the way you have made it frameless. Stop keep tempting me with the sweet Poppy stencils! This is an absolutely gorgeous card.

Sarah said...

Two lovely cards with equally lovely sentiments Brenda. The par inked frame on the first looks lovely and is probably something even I can manage with my new inky brushes!! x You my get multiple comments, I've had trouble leaving them on several blogs just recently.

HilaryJane said...

Lovely cards. I particularly like the first one. I must remember the trick of the part masked frame. As you say, simple but so effective xx

Marlies said...

Two beautiful stylish cards Brenda. Both with lovely sentiments. Marlies

Sandra H said...

Both of your cards Brenda are stunning x

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

I love the sentiments on both cards, with the gorgeous design and flowers, they are just so beautiful. x

Carole said...

Two fantastic designs with a beautiful choice of stamps and colours Brenda. Very nice sentiments too. xx

kiwimeskreations said...

Two exquisite cards for your family, Brenda - I am sure they were both appreciated!
Blessings
Maxine

Craftyfield said...

Love the cleanliness of your Dandelions card. I have the very same set and how is it that I hate the weeds in my garden but love them on cards?! x

Wendy L said...

Beautiful cards as usual, I'm very sentimental today, in UK for a funeral, so catching up while in hotel, x

EmmaT said...

Such lovely cards and sentiments

Gail L said...

Great cards, and love both sentiments!

Greta said...

Absolutely wonderful card for your son and love the one his daughter got!

KathyA. said...

Brenda, I wanted to stop by after you posted such a nice and helpful comment on my blog (myasperations). I appreciated it! While here I enjoyed some time admiring your creations, and even did some web-research to learn what it meant when you noted your son's "Gong" in this post. Sounds like quite the honor for him... and your whole family. And I especially love that you made a card for his daughter. (You are the kind of grandma that most kiddos wish they had!)