Good morning, today sees our first Allsorts challenge of the year where I am your host and along with the usual A/G theme I've chose the option of "Matching Pairs", a card with envelope or perhaps tag, gift box or bag, the choice of 'pair' is down to you. We have two wonderful prizes of stamps from Lavinia.
My card and envelope was for one of our DIL's Birthday last month. She loves walking on the Sussex Downs where they live with her Vizslas and always keen to tell me what wildlife she's seen so I thought this would appeal.
So of course I have used Lavinia stamps, quite a few in fact, Tree of Courage, Tree of Hope, Wild Leaf Corner, Gideon and Wild Hares, elements inks and on the envie Fox 1. I used Skeleton Trees on the far hills.
I used the leaf corner to create the frame into which I stamped the scene and used Pan Pastels for the sky, elements for the rolling hills of The Downs, coloured the leaves of the frame and stamped an envie to match.
A second one again using lots of Lavinia stamps plus a few of the new Mushroom 1 stickers in the foreground. The birdie is singing his song as Basil serenades Bibi, books are Wands and Spells masked and some stamped a second time to elevate the pile and the background built up with Fir Tree, Creeping Vine, Street Lamp and Mini Hearts.
This week saw the preview of the December exchanges at the Card Chain Challenge, above the card I sent to my WLS blogging pal Hilary. I received a card from Michaela in Austria, but afraid I can't share as it was 'lifted' by three year old Margo who was very taken with the cute Santa and Reindeer - what more can I say! The challenge was a bingo grid, I opted for 'Squirrel, Sassy (not sure I nailed that one), Snow, Sparkle and Shrubbery (a very distant one across the hills). All stamps are Lavinia.
I do hope I've inspired you to come and join in at Allsorts this time round......again a two week challenge following our new format.
21 comments:
Three fabulous cards, Brenda. I love the beautiful scenes you’ve created.
Liz xx
You certainly have inspired me, I love all three. I want to buy a few new things, and you’ve inspired my shopping too 😉😂xxx
You make such fantastic scenic cards Brenda. These three are so beautiful and sure to be admired by the recipients.
Great theme for Allsorts too. Xxx
Three beautiful scenes built up using Lavinia stamps - so many opportunities with a good collection to use. Can never resist adding to mine 😊
Brenda, your creativity never ceases to amaze me! The matching pairs theme is such a delightful idea, and your cards are absolutely stunning. The way you’ve used Lavinia stamps to create those beautiful scenes is truly inspiring. I especially love the intricate details and the serene landscapes.
A beautiful sunny scene with fab clouds on your first card. I have the books on your second card but yet to use them, they look wonderful on this cute scene (but you don't do cute lol!) The colours are so bright and beautiful on the last card. Great placement of the stamps too.
Three wonderful cards Brenda. They would all look lovely framed and on a wall.
3 beautifully composed and stamped scenes, the matching envies look super and are always a lovely touch . xx
I love..love all three of these cards Brenda as of course I love Lavinia stamps. Your scenes are a delight to feast on.I do hope this year is a healthier one for you Brenda.x
You have been busy, I adore all the cards. The first one is just wonderful with the framing around the edge of the scene. Anesha x
All three are beautiful, such great scenes. Especially loving those cute mice on the second, it's such a cheerful scene!
3 fabulous scenes!
I really like the second with the mice, mushrooms, hearts, books.......just everything appeals to me!!
Three beauties Brenda your combination of the soft colours and stamped images make wonderful scenes
All fabulous scenic cards and love all the beautiful stamps.
carol x
Three lovely scenes and your coordinating envelopes go perfectly! I especially like the third one!
Wonderful stamped scenes, such lovely characters
3 gorgeous scenes Brenda! You can't go wrong with Lavinia! x
So inspiring are all your cards Brenda love the images used too x
WOW--You are the queen of scenes, Brenda! I admire all your work, but oh boy am I jealous of Hilary getting the last card! It's a masterpiece, in my view! Wishing you peace and joy in 2025!
You have made 3 gorgeous scenes for these cards. love them all, especially the third one that I am very happy to have in my possession. I love how it sparkles xx
Three beautiful cards - you make such fabulous scenes!
Helen x
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