Morning everyone, this week sees our 800'th challenge at Allsorts so we are keeping the theme simple with Anything Goes. To celebrate the milestone we have a few extra prizes from AALL and Create.
I've gone bright and zesty with the above card using AALL and Create Floral Flyer (1171), Wiggle and Dance (1174) and die Heart Marks the Spot (46). I cut the base die twice in black, scored one about a third of the way down and glued the two together to create what I think is called a tent fold (sure Liz can tell me). The Butterflies are stamped and coloured, glitter added to the thorax and coordinating rub ons (8) used to create a quick background
This uses one of the new Lavinia sticker stencils and stamps, this stencil is in set 8 but if you buy the bundle of four stencils you also get the stopper stamp. After inking the bottle with Versafine I stamped Leaf Spray in the background, Group Poppies in Orange and lower down Wild Poppies with grey ink and then painted over with white acrylic, an idea I saw a few places on Pinterest. I continued stamping outside the bottle and added Every Dream sentiment.
Kidney op update, it's becoming a work of fiction! Cancelled again, this time because my BP wouldn't play ball, White Coat normal for me in a medical environment but usually settles, not this time. Sent off to GP (shocked to get two face to face appointments in three days), he's reluctant to change meds as they control it (usually). So appointment Monday to see where we go from here as it's become urgent they say.
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you have made a beautiful and gorgeous card Brenda........gr karin
Adore your two cards, love those dies. So sorry things are not going as planned. Praying for a positive soloution. Hugs Anesha
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800 challenges - certainly a milestone to mark. Two beautiful cards and I really love the poppies in a jar, clever colouring work here. Sorry to hear you've had another setback - hope it all works out for you very soon.
The contrast between the black frame and the vibrant colours on the butterflies is beautiful,love the touches of colour in the background.The colours on the poppy look amazing. Hope your appointment on Monday goes well,after all the delays and cancellations I'm not surprised your BP is raised
Love the muted colours and stamps on the second card but WOW the first one looks amazing-love the die-cut shape, great background and and such vibrant beautiful butterflies.
Sorry to hear about the latest cancellation and hope you are soon sorted.
Carol x
Two very different cards colourwise. Both works of art but my favourite is the gorgeous soft palette of the second. Hope all goes well for you on Monday x
I just love this green and black beauty with the hints of blue. The wonky card base is fabulous and all the details are amazing. Loving that 2nd card too with the sticker stencils and stamps. Both are fantastic. I have white coat syndrome too and my b/p soars every time I have to go near a doctor or medical facility, but rapidly settles down after I leave so I understand this. I do hope things soon work out for you with good results. It's no fun being frightened all the time with bad news, delays, and repeated roadblocks. Take good care and congrats on 800 challenges, wow!
Oh no Brenda, can't believe your op has had to be cancelled. I'm not at all surprised your BP is high after all you've been through, hope Monday goes well.
Both cards are beautiful, wonderful vibrant butterflies, love the jar of flowers on the second, beautiful stamping, stencilling and colours.
Wowza gorgeous butterfly and colors on the first card. It really pops. Love the vase card.
Both are absolutely beautiful and so creative! Love the white colored blossoms, they stand out so beautifully! And gorgeous bold colors on the first one, love the addition of black!
I'm sorry it wasn't possible to get the OP done, hopefully all works out on Monday!
I love BRIGHT so the first card is my favorite!
Also like the poppies in the jar!
Hopefully you get answers for real life (not fiction) on Monday!
I do love that lime green with the black and blue. Stunning. So sorry to hear about your cancelled op. That's a blow. Hope they get your blood pressure sorted out. Life can be such a trial sometimes. Congrats on Allsorts 800th challenge. That's very impressive xx
Oh my goodness Brenda . . . these are both amazing and so different from each other. Love how you created the tent fold card and adore the colours used.
The poppy card is lovely in the muted shades.
Good luck getting somewhere regarding your kidney op ASAP. xxx
Love the zesty butterflies on your first card and the use of the A&C die to make the base. The second card is really pretty with the soft colours and the fab bottle stencil with the painted flowers. Sorry the kidney op saga is still ongoing and hope you can manage to make some progress soon ! xx
You have an amazing talent your cards are totally stunning x
I love that grungy, whimsical first card! Let's hope your op actually happens this time. x
I love the Lavinia card Brenda and the butterflies are beautiful, amazing colours.
Re. Op. So annoying for you as you get yourself prepared mentally too. Take care.
X
Two beautiful cards Brenda, I love the bright zesty colours of the first and the beautiful pastel colours of the second. So sorry about the cancellation, hope all goes well on Monday.
Pat xx
Your first is certainly zesty and so beautiful too, it really sings. A lovely autumnal feel to the second card and the painting is so effective. Fingers crossed that you are finally going to get something sorted this week health wise.
Two brilliant cards, Brenda. I love the zesty colours of the butterflies on the first card, it looks like a tent fold card to me. The design on your second card is beautiful, a lovely colour combination.
Liz xx
Wow that is a gorgeous splash of colour in your butterfly card Brenda! So beautiful. I love the muted tones in the second one. So so pretty. Oh goodness this is turning into a right saga for you. I hope that BP comes down again and you get through without a cancellation!!
WOW--800 is a lot of challenges! Love the beautiful green and blue butterflies for the first card. I'm looking at that bottle stamp with bunnies inside right now. It's my favorite, but this version is lovely, too! Hope you liked Lydia's video and had fun trying the technique!
And forgot to say--I totally get being a sports fan! My dad was a sports announcer my entire life. But, the football I watch is American, while I know you love what we call soccer.
Dearest B., I get your blog posts and pray for your health too. It certainly can be a medical merry-go-round at times can't it. Praying that surgery I'd able to be done ASAP.
Did you know WOYWW is it's 800 week too. You must have started the same time as WOYWW over at Allsorts.
I love the vibrant butterfly card, stunning and the more muted poppy card. I'm only just discovering Lavinia. Thanks for sharing, and may God bless you and keep you and all whom you love safe and well!
Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz.x
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Amazing cards, Brenda! Love the colours of the first one!
Hugs,
Conny
Two beauties, Brenda - love the vibrant butterflies on #1 & the gorgeous jar on #2!! Wishing you well with your health!!
two beautiful cards Brenda. Lovely dies and colours on the first one and a lovely idea with the flowers and bottle on the other. Take care hope everything will eventually go well. Marlies
The butterfly almost jumped of my screen, but that Lavinia stencil and stamps on your second is stunning! Hugs, Gerrina
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