Saturday, 16 August 2025

'B' for Bunny and Butterflies


Good morning, we have a new challenge at Allsorts and our theme is 'I spy something beginning with B' which has been chosen by Ellie. We have some lovely matching die and stamp sets to be won.

Above it's my current favourite bunny Mr Rabbit from TH/Stampers Anonymous onto Kraft card and envie, I'm on a mission to use it more often as I do like the look. A Gelli Plate background, stamped Mr Rabbit and coloured with Derwent Inktense, added some red dots to carry the colour of his jacket, some twine and matching envie and finito. Over at Little Red Wagon challenge they would like to see Kraft, so entering there.


One more above, this time 'B' for Butterfly using various colour Versafine Clair inks to try and achieve an ombre effect and a Visible Image stamp and sentiment.


I also have a share for Ellies new Garden Party 6, it's an Anniversary card made for Grandson Zachary and wife Faiths third Anniversary. The design was based on her love of Sunflowers, what I didn't realise until they called in last evening was that Sunflowers symbolise the third year of marriage. 

After the last Sunflower card using the new Lavinia Twilight Tea collection I vowed not to cut any more out, but I did! A masked an A&C heart, more hearts using an A&C stencil, a sentiment and the Sunflowers arranged in a partial wreath. I just saw the mood board for the new Beautiful Blossoms challenge on a team mates blog and thought this fitted perfectly.

29 comments:

meg said...

Your rabbit card is a mini work of art,love the detailed stamped image and your colouring, the vibrant colours on the butterfly card and colours on the Anniversary card are beautiful.Hope hospital stay goes well x

Aquarius said...

What an elegant bunny he is - super image. Love the rainbow effect of the butterflies and well done for snipping more lovely sunflowers. Hope all goes to plan for you this week.

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crafty-stamper said...

Great selection of cards, love the fabulous Rabbit, beautiful butterflies and sunflowers. Hope everything goes to plan and the hospital stay goes well too.
Carol x

Sarn said...

Three very different cards in this post - all of which are superb. The TH bunny is a fab stamp. Great inspiration for the use of the VI butterflies too.

Wishing you luck for the coming week. I’m sure your head is in a spin xxx

Janette said...

Beautiful cards Brenda, I do love the rabbit, he is something else isn't he.
Do hope Holly recovers, poor thing and that your hospital stay is sorted quickly for you. I really hate being in hospital. xx

Chris said...

He's such a handsome bunny Brenda, and those butterflies are gorgeous in the vibrant colours. Hope the week ahead is better than the last one.
xx

Lisa said...

Such a delightful trio of creations—each one radiates its own charm and personality. Mr. Rabbit looks positively dapper on that Kraft background, and the red accents are such a clever touch to echo his jacket. The ombré butterflies are mesmerizing, like a fluttering rainbow in motion, and the sunflower anniversary card is both heartfelt and beautifully symbolic. Your attention to detail and thoughtful layering always make your work feel so intentional and full of love. Sending gentle thoughts your way during this difficult time.

coldwaters2 said...

Amazing creations Brenda the Rabbit looks fantastic so do the butterflies, the Sunflowers are perfect for the anniversary card I hope all goes well for you
hugs
lorraine x

Ellibelle said...

Three beautiful cards Brenda and hard to choose a favorite but think the butterflies might be my favorites this time with those gorgeous bold colors. Of course can't resist the rabbit either and the anniversary card is so beautifully done too. It's so nice to see you at my Garden Party!

HilaryJane said...

Love these cards Brenda, especially Mr Rabbit. I do hope you week goes well. Life has such a habit of throwing curve balls and you have just received a huge one. Such a challenge xx

Gerrina said...

I love the rabbit card; grungy and warm! The butterflies give a real summer feel, but as always the Lavinia one is my favorite and boy did you cut a lot! Hope Holly will get there and the sadness will mellow a little bit... If you go in the hospital I sent you some positive energy to use there! Thinking of you... But first catch your breath in this cooler weekend! Hugs, Gerrina

Gail L said...

Your cards are all lovely!
Sorry to hear about your friend and Holly.
Hope everything goes well for you this week!

Craftyfield said...

Mr Rabbit is just splendid! He looks good on your background too! Love the bright colours of the butterfly card, a beautiful (and iconic) stamp also.
I hope the coming week will be gentle on you after all the upset of this past week. x

Marlies said...

All three beautiful cards, very well designed and lovely colours.
I hope Holly soons picks up and the coming week will be better than the past one. Take care. Marlies x

LesleyG said...

Stunning trio of cards, thinking of you xxx

KarinsArtScrap said...

these are gorgeous cards Brenda........gr karin

Lynne said...

Three wonderful cards Brenda. I love the colours on your butterfly card. Poor Holly. I hope she perks up soon and also hope your visit to the hospital goes well.

Sandra H said...

That's a well dressed bunny Brenda as always your cards are so inspiring x

Donna said...

Fabulous post Brenda! The rabbit is so striking, and great gelli plate background, great effect on the butterfly card, colors are beautiful, and the heart sunflower anniversary card is my favorite, great design!

Nora Noll said...

What STUNNING cards. Your coloring on that bunny is fabulous. I love the fun background. I also love the bright butterfly card. Your sunflower card is gorgeous too. Fab design.

Conny said...

Wow, so amazing! Love the butterflies!

Hugs,
Conny

Helen said...

Gorgeous cards especially the bunny which is just adorable.

So sorry to read you're going through such a bad time at the moment - will be thinking of you.

Helen x

Liz said...

Fabulous cards Brenda, my favourite has to be the beautiful sunflower card.
Liz xx

Mrs.B said...

Fabulous cards Brenda, Mr Rabbit looks fabulous in his red jacket and those butterflies look stunning in those vibrant colours. Love the double stenciled heart and how apt that you chose sunflowers for the Anniversary card.
Avril xx

creationsnz said...

All lovely! I must admit I have a crush on Mr Rabbit, he is so dapper. Your rainbow of butterflies is super. You have been very busy lately. xCarolG

Brenda said...

I love Mr. Rabbit. The gelli print on kraft was such a great idea! Thanks so much for joining use at Little Red Wagon Challenge this week!

Sarah said...

The bunny is a very distinguished fellow!! Love the pretty butterflies too. That's a super anniversary card, sure to be treasured xx

Greta said...

Loving all of your projects here, Brenda! The bunny is so appealing and I absolutely love the butterfly card with your inking! Isn't it great that sunflowers are for the 3rd anniversary as well as being a favorite of your grandson's wife! Such a beautiful card!