Saturday, 21 December 2024

Seasons flower vase


Morning everyone, our last challenge of the year at Allsorts and Sarah is asking us to use our dies. Prize are three coordinating die and stamp sets from Oakwood. This challenge will be the first following our new fortnightly system, the next will be Saturday 4th January.

This card uses Lavinia stamps and stencil and Highlight Crafts dies for the matting and layering frames. After adding ink inside Sticker Stencil 8 I built up the vase of flowers using Holly, Woodland FernWinter Berries, Fir Cone, Seed Head and Moss Flower which were stamped several times to decoupage. Words are from Seasonal Words, I love the font of this set.

Another with more dies from TRR, the red frame is I believe from Carnations Crafts along with backing DP from MCS.

I wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and send my sincere thanks for all your support and kind words of encouragement throughout the year, it's been a touch one for me so means a lot.

27 comments:

Tina Z. said...

Such beautiful cards.
Merry Christmas.
Crafty hugs xx

Aquarius said...

Beautiful floral cards in traditional colours. Hope the coming year turns out to be less tough for you

Sarn said...

WOW - two beauties here Brenda - most especially that first card with the beautiful bowl of festive flowers and foliage.

Yep - it's been a tricky year for you - I wish you better health and much peace and happiness in 2025. xxx

Lisa said...

Brenda, your Seasons flower vase card is absolutely beautiful! The combination of Lavinia stamps and Highlight Crafts dies creates such a stunning effect. I love how you've built up the vase of flowers with Holly, Woodland Fern, Winter Berries, Fir Cone, Seed Head, and Moss Flower. The decoupage technique adds so much depth and dimension. The red frame and the Seasonal Words sentiment are perfect finishing touches. Thank you for sharing your creativity and inspiring us with your gorgeous card. Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

meg said...

Two stunning festive floral cards Brenda

Craftyfield said...

Such beautifully designed and executed cards, Brenda. Hope you will have a great Christmas! x

Chris said...

Beautiful festive floral cards Brenda- especially the first one - love that flower/foliage arrangement!
Have a wonderful Christmas, hope 2025 is a good year for you.
xx

Kath said...

Two lovely cards Brenda.
Kath x

Lynne said...

Both gorgeous cards Brenda. My favourite is the top one - so pretty! Have a lovely Christmas x

Donna said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda, great designs on both! I'm happy to be joining such a talented team. Merry Christmas!

Ellibelle said...

Both are so beautiful and loving the traditional Christmas colors. Great use of dies too, the frame on the second one is so gorgeous and a great one to showcase the pretty bird and blossoms!
Merry Christmas to you and your family and wishing you all the best for 2025!

Gail L said...

Beautiful cards Brenda!
Have a fabulous Christmas season, and a fantastic New Year!

Mrs.B said...

Beautiful cards Brenda and I love the vase of festive flowers, it's a great design.
Have a lovely Christmas and I hope 2025 is a good year for you. Avril xx

HilaryJane said...

Love that bowl of foliage on your first card and the very traditional feel of the second. Merry Christmas to you too. Hope 2025 proves to be a better year for you xx

Liz said...

Two fabulous cards, Brenda. My favourite is the first one, a beautiful floral creation. xx

Helen said...

Two beautiful cards, Brenda.

Wishing you a peaceful Christmas and New Year.

Helen x

Carol L said...

That vase of flowers is just stunning with all of the delicate greens and pretty flowers and pine cones. It really does remind me of Christmas joy! The framed bird in the 2nd card is so cute too with the decorative corners. Wishing you a blessed Christmas season with better health and much happiness. Sending biggest feel-good hugs your way too.

Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä said...

These are absolutely stunning!

KarinsArtScrap said...

wow 2 gorgeous cards Brenda and great stamping.........gr karin

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Two beautifully festive card designs Brenda. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Lorraine

Sandra H said...

That's a lovely pot of Christmas on your first card both cards are so pretty x

Marlies said...

Two gorgeous cards Brenda. Lovely papers and dies. Wishing you are your family a very Merry Christmas. Take care, Marlies x

Lorraine said...

Stunning cards as always Brenda, the top one is so pretty.
Wishing you a very Happy Christmas
Lorraine x

Anke said...

WOW Brenda your cards are so beautiful.

Wishing you a Very Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year.

Hugs
Anke

Conny said...

Beautiful cards, Brenda!
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas Time!

Hugs,
Conny

Greta said...

Absolutely gorgeous cards! I'm especially drawn to the first one! Wishing you better health in the coming year, but regardless--may you have peace and joy, my friend. Hugs, Greta

Linby said...

Two lovely cards, so different but equally beautiful.