Good morning, we have a new challenge at Allsorts and a theme of Animals as chosen by Helen. We have two prizes from Lavinia Stamps.
The scene above is just outside the window (with a bit of artistic licence as we don't have a foal), the mare and foal grazing the paddock under the shade of a tree and some Ducks flying over. I uses Lavinia Horse and Foal, Tree of Hope, Tree Branch, Vine Set, Ducks and Orchard Grass. Elements inks used to build up the background and stencilled sun and rays and a matching envie. I would like to enter this at Crafty Animals challenge.
A masked and inked circle and flowers stamped using various Versafine inks with a Woodland Hare eyeing up the Butterfly. Flowers used are Woodland Fern, Bluebell, Foxglove and Wildflower. I'm hoping my Hare is considered appropriate for Crazy Critters challenge, if not please disregard.
It's also reveal day at the Card Chain Challenge, for once I've got the day right! My card went to my blog friend Greta in the USA, I received a beauty from fellow DT Hilary, photo below.
I followed (loosely and the green looks rather intensified in the photo) the colour palette of Turquoise, Smoke and Olive and the window option. The focal stamp is Penny Black 40-675 Together, ink applied direct to stamp using my stamping platform and Ecoline brush pens and stamped several times to build the colour.
The garden and greenhouses are producing an abundance of produce so pickle making is well underway along with oodles of pasta sauce and ragout, make two varieties of that, one the Napoli way using San Marzano tomatoes and home made soffritto in preparation above and the bowl at back, the other the Napoli way using Super Roma tomatoes and no soffritto. I make lots of lasagne and cannelloni and freeze down for Winter and of course some get shipped out when the children visit.
Sweet mustard pickle, batch two of the week. There's loads of basil this year for the sauces and ragout, green going well, but the purple seems to be late and not ready for picking yet.
The cooking activity has kept me busy this week for which I've been grateful after the news about Holly which I mentioned yesterday, your kind words appreciated.
9 comments:
The meadow scene is absolutely enchanting—such a peaceful blend of nature and imagination. I love how the Lavinia stamps bring the mare and foal to life under that graceful tree canopy, and the ducks add a lovely sense of movement. The masked circle with the Woodland Hare and butterfly is a charming touch, full of quiet wonder. Your Card Chain Challenge piece is stunning too; the layered stamping with Ecoline pens gives it such depth and elegance. And your garden updates are just as inspiring—those sauces sound delicious and full of love.
Your card designs are just beautiful Brenda, love the horse with the foal, so gorgeous.
I am amazed at all the prep going on in your kitchen, even more so that you grow my favourite tomatoes, oh my word they are the best in my opinion and never upset me as others do, what a lovely life. xx
Beautiful cards as always and it certainly looks as if you've been incredibly busy in the kitchen as well using some of your produce.
Wonderful creations, Brenda! Love the second one!
And respect for your kitchen work!
Hugs,
Conny
Wonderful scenes. I particularly like your last card and might need to CASE that frame idea. Looks like you've been busy in the kitchen too.
Your art is lovely and I like how you incorporated the animals. Those Lavinia stamps are popular. I only have a few, but those are beautiful scenes you created. And your canning looks like fun. Mine veggies are still a bit behind and not ready to can yet, except the green beans. But yesterday I had a couple of red cherry tomatoes. I can't wait for my San Marzanos to ripend. Happy August to your Brenda. hugs-Erika (PS-thanks for picking my tag. It is much appreciated and was a nice surprise yesterday when I check out the website.)
Beautiful selection of cards Brenda, I'm particularly drawn to the first one, the lovely tranquil meadow scene, how wonderful to see this when you look out of the window.
I'm glad you have been able to keep busy Brenda - it helps. xx
What a fab view Brenda and I am sure that Penny would oblige and have a foal for you!! My one regret is that I never had a foal from Surprise. Woodland hare is lovely too and the colours in your card chain card are so pretty. I hope you had a glass or two of the 19 Crimes red while directing your thoughts away from your dreadful news. Finger crossed all goes well for Holly xx
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