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.
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ReplyDeleteThe 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.
ReplyDeleteYour card designs are just beautiful Brenda, love the horse with the foal, so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteWonderful creations, Brenda! Love the second one!
ReplyDeleteAnd 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.
ReplyDeleteYour 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.)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful 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.
ReplyDeleteI'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
ReplyDeleteFabulous selection of cards and love all the beautiful stamps-wow one busy kitchen!
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Goodness Brenda - so much to see on your post today! Love the animal cards and your photos of creating from the garden harvest - what a busy girl you must be! But I came to see the Card Chain challenge card specifically! and it's a lovely design with your arch die cu shape and beautiful blooms! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteFun filled post! Your horse scene is amazing and like the matching envelope, lovely masked card and colors, your card chain card is beautiful, great colors and stenciling, the one you received is beautiful and same color scheme as yours. Brenda all your canning produce looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteTwo peaceful scenes and a gorgeous floral card Brenda,you've been really busy preserving the garden produce,always lovely to have during the autumn and winter months
ReplyDeleteThree beautiful cards, Brenda - love the scenes on cards one & two and the floral beauty of card three!! Oh my, lucky you to have a productive vegetable garden - your pickle looks amazing!! So sorry to read about Holly - hope the surgery goes well!!
ReplyDeleteWow you are a busy bunny in the kitchen. I hope this means you are feeling migraine-free at present?
ReplyDeleteYour cards are simply wonderful scenic animal ones, as well as the floral Card Chain one.
Hoping for good outcome for Holly xxx
All your projects are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great assortment of cards in today's post. I can imagine such a real life scene outside your window must be so relaxing even without a foal!
ReplyDeleteLots of goodies from your garden and it looks like you've been busy in the kitchen. I only have a very small vegetable garden so I don't get enough for sauces/ pickling but had my first homegrown tomatoes of the year the other day, which is one of my favorite summer treats :)
Your cards are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteGreat scenes!
You have been busy!
Sorry to hear that Holly is poorly.
The scene with the horses is so tranquil... The hare card is beautiful too with that cute hare reaching for the butterfly! And what a gorgeous Allium card in those shades of blues and delicate stencilling... x
ReplyDeletevery beautiful cards Brenda..... and you feel at home in your kitchen..............gr karin
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous selection of cards, those horses looks like very fine fillys. Your tomatoes are amazing too, so difficult to grown them down here as with the damp atmosphere they nearly always get blight like the potatoes, my 2nd youngest niece set up her own little greenhouse this year and has had an abundance of cucumbers which she is delighted at and quite happy eating them for breakfast, lunch and snacks......she had let the rest of us get the odd one :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea to make a scene from your garden Brenda and it is fabulous. Your other two cards are both so pretty. Your have certainly been busy in the kitchen. We have an abundance of tomatoes and cucumbers at the moment, but am not in your league of making pickle and sauces I'm afraid. I do hope Holly's op goes well this week.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you have not only been busy producing beautiful cards with so much inspiration your also busy in the kitchen and pickling from your veg garden your so creative in all aspects of work your designs are absolutely stunning x
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards for the Allsorts Challenge Animal theme. Gorgeous card for the Card Chain Challenge too. Looks like you have had a busy time in the kitchen this week.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
Three superb views and scenes, in wonderful colour mixes. As for the pickling etc? WOW! You have been a busy Gal. All look so yummy. x
ReplyDeleteWow!! You have been quite busy between all the cards and all the garden processing!! Your scene with the little rabbit is super cute (he definitely does seem to be eyeing that butterfly), and it is perfect for sharing in our Critter Crazy Challenge! Thanks for playing!
ReplyDeleteWow you are busy! So good to have those for later!
ReplyDeleteFavorite is the foil one, but all the Lavinia ones look so good! Hugs, Gerrina
All the cards are just gorgeous - WOW. Your Card Chain Challenge keeps me staring at it with the marvelous colors and stenciling.
ReplyDeleteLove your card and the way you have used the colours Brenda - it's beautiful, and the stenciling is the perfect accent.
ReplyDeleteWhat a busy lady you are putting down all those vegetables into ready made sauces and pickles ready for winter!! I only freeze any surplus now, although I will cook and puree tomato, onion and courgette (zucchini) and then freeze, ready for soup and stew bases in the winter...
Blessings
Maxine
Lovely cards Brenda, its such a peaceful scene with the horse and foal. Looks like a busy time in the kitchen and so nice that you get to use home grown produce.
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Your floral arch shaped card is a beauty, Brenda. And those mustad pickles? How I'd love to taste that, loving all things mustard...
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a blog and what a card! I love it all! Thank you for joining the Beautiful Blossoms Challenge this month! We look forward to seeing more of your future creations! Amanda
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