July already so that means a new challenge at Tag-Along (and ATC's) where this month yours truly has selected the theme and being totally transparent it's In the Garden, now there's a surprise. This months prize is a set of nested tag dies.
My tag features a spray of AALL and Create flowers, stamped, coloured and cut out and mounted into an A&C tag (Hexalove 31), ephemera clocks and sentiment all A&C. I would like to link up to the Outlawz Cards Free Zone. Had also intended linking to Ellies Garden Party, but somehow linked to her Wednesday Challenge, but as it's A/G think it should fit OK.
A collection of ATC's using a whole host of Lavinia floral stamps and elements inks. A simple little holder for them made with a scoring board.
Saturday saw a surprise Birthday party for hubby, myself and Grandson Zachary, with the beautiful weather is was perfect planning on the part of Daughter and Son's. It was actually a surprise until Saturday morning when balloons and bunting popped up around the garden and a rather large Ocado delivery landed in Daughters kitchen......as they live across the garden in our old farmhouse not much goes unnoticed!
Back in the day I used to make celebration cakes, I've now passed the mantle on to two of the Granddaughters, one who since leaving Uni has started her own small cake business. There were appropriately three cakes, mine was based on chocolate brownies, Zachary's sheer chocolate indulgence and above hubbys with a garden theme.
these are very beautiful and a great cake Brenda and belated Happy Birthday ..........gr karin
ReplyDeleteWonderful creations, Brenda.. and a really amazing cake! what a wonderful surprise!
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Conny
That's an unusual tag die and it adds interest to your lovely flowers. A great selection of floral ATCs in a super holder - another lovely idea. Thanks for sharing the picture of the lovely cake - how brilliant to have a surprise birthday party for three people together - triple fun and three cakes - what better 😉
ReplyDeleteGreat ATC's and tag! Have to try that bright pink-green comb for myself...
ReplyDeleteLooks like they are doing so good with the cakes! Stylish and beautiful! Sounds like a good way to celebrate on a hot weekend! Hugs, Gerrina
Beautiful creations. Love the cake. Anesha
ReplyDeleteA blooming fabulous tag and set of ATCs in their cute holder. All gorgous.
ReplyDeleteWOW that cake looks fab. How lovely to have a surprise party thrown for you, your hubby and grandson. Glad the weather was kind to you too.
Hugs, Sarn xxx
Wonderful vibrant colours on your tag and ATCs Brenda- great idea to make the folder to display them.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely family celebration- magnificent cake!
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Great contrast of black and pink. I like the delicate lace border. Thank you for joining HQFSCAT. Martina - DT
ReplyDeleteFabulous tag!
ReplyDeleteHow fun to celebrate birthdays in the garden!
Gorgeous tag Brenda, so striking. So lovely to have a party for all 3 of you hubby's cake looks so good too x
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous tag, love the vibrant pinks. Your ATC medley of garden flowers is fab in it's own little wallet. A fabulous cake too!
ReplyDeleteYour collection of ATCs are so summery and vibrant and the little holder works brilliantly. Love all the pinks on your tag too. I am glad you enjoyed such a lovely family celebration and the weather was perfect, if a little too hot. I am looking forward to tomorrow when it is cooler xx
ReplyDeleteA stunning elegant tag, the contrast with the black and pink is gorgeous,a beautiful selection of ATC's. What a wonderful surprise for your joint birthday celebrations
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag with all the special touches, your ATC's are beautiful and cheerful and that holder is fabulous, glad you had a fun party and each having your own special cake, wow!
ReplyDeleteLove the floral tag, it's a great die cut to frame those gorgeous flowers. A great idea with the holder for the ATCs. Fabulous cake and the other two sound delicious, glad you all had a wonderful day. Xx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tag with a gorgeous flower design and lovely colours and a lovely selection of flower ATC’s Brenda.
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Such a talented family you are Brenda! I absolutely love your tag with the black and pink. That base die is so brilliant and you use it well. I think your little fairy ATC book is just lovely with the brown and lime green. So sweet. Hubby's cake look divine and so beautifully decorated! Your area just sounds idyllic and so nice to have family around yous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag and gorgeous ATC's and book to house the little beauties! How lovely that you had a surprise combined party! So much fun and hubby's cake is fabulous and I bet it tastes as good as it looks. Take care. xxx💖💖💖
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful tag; pink and black are always so striking. That tag base is a really fun cut! Thanks for sharing with us at The Outlawz AG in a Card Free Zone. Katrina
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful creations Brenda, love the gorgeous colors on the tag and what a creative design to hold all those pretty ATC's. Each one beautiful! The cake looks fantastic as well and it sounds like the surprise party was a great success celebrating the 3 of you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up at my Crafty Wednesday challenge too and I found your tag at the Garden party as well, perfect for both!
You are such a multi-talented person, Brenda! The tag and your ATCs are just beautiful! Must have been a wonderful day celebrating the 3 birthdays and how great your granddaughter inherited your cake making and decorating abilities! Can't even imagine making something like the one in the picture!
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