Good morning, I'll start by apologising for the lack of visits, during a few days visiting one of our Son's and DIL on the Sussex coast, I became unwell with a Crohn's flare up resulting in visits to the local ACU. As it's a three hour journey our return had to be delayed, I had planned doing some short comments on my tablet (usually use a desktop) but Blogger had other ideas.
So onto our new theme chosen by Sarah at Allsorts which is 'Woodland Critters". We have stamp from Lavinia Stamps for two lucky winners. In addition to the Lavinia prizes we will have a few random spot prizes to celebrate World Animal Day which is October 4th and fits in so nicely with this fortnights theme.
Not absolutely sure Badgers are considered critters but they certainly live in woodland so I've used both Badgers meeting up on a cold frosty morning in the forest. The Tree Stem has been repeat stamped and in the background Gate and Fence, some worker stamps and berries and a flock of Ducks heading to the pond in the next field (imagination working overtime again!). Double D's theme is Make your Own Background, as is the requirement at The Male Room so linking up to both.
As I go down this post writing it up it occurs it all rather 'blue', just how it's turned out, not intended. My second card uses Forest Scene which is in the prize bundle, stamped twice in Versafine Twilight over a masked moon, some shadow added and in the foreground Gideon the Fox. Think this would be suitable for a male so entering at Crafty Chicks Masculine theme. At Time Out challenge it's Pick Two, I've selected monochrome and Season (Winter). Creative Moments challenges would like to se trees, several in the one above.
Finally a share for this months Rudolph Days challenge, however, I'm not sure if will be eligible as the photo is of three, one of the sets of cards made a while ago for the RSPCA charity shop in March, don't have a photo of just one. If that's not allowed Helen, please delete, I will totally understand. Stamps are Penny Black and Pheasants A&C.
28 comments:
Well I hope you’re feeling better now, and those technical gremlins have taken a walk! Thanks for sharing your beautiful creations that inspire me no end. xxx
Three really beautiful scenes which are perfect for the theme this time and also for the other challenges you mentioned.
Three gorgeous cards depicting forest/countryside scenes and critters, they all have a decidedly wintry feel. Hope your on the mend and still managed to enjoy your break away.
WOW - your scenic stamping is second to none Brenda. LOVE all three makes. Hope you made it back home and are feeling better now.
Hugs, Sarn xxx
Wow, Brenda, they are amazing! Love them!
Hope you`re feeling better now!
Hugs,
Conny
Sorry to read you had a flair up Brenda hope your feeling much better all of your cards are stunning xx
Your woodland scenes are absolutely enchanting—there’s such a quiet magic in the way you’ve layered the frosty blues and silhouetted elements. The meeting of the badgers feels like a moment plucked from a storybook, and I love how your imagination carried the ducks into the next field. Gideon the Fox against the masked moon is especially striking; the monochrome palette adds a sense of mystery and calm that suits the winter theme beautifully.
Such bad luck to be taken ill while you were away from home Brenda, bad enough at the best of times without adding the anxiety of a journey. Hope you are feeling MUCH better now.
Such wonderful cards today, all of them beautifully designed and stamped. Love the storytelling of your magical woodland scene and those gorgeous monochromatic blues on the other cards.
xx
All three are so beautifully done. Hard to choose a favorite with all these pretty scenes.
Sure hope you are doing better!
Great cards!
Pretty sure badgers are critters!
Three amazing cards Brenda, I love the beautiful scenes you've created.
Hope you'll soon be feeling much better.
Liz xx
All beautiful cards and love all the beautiful stamps-must admit the blue ones are my favourite-hope you are feeling a lot better now.
Carol x
It's never good to get sick when you're away from home. But I am so glad you recovered to make these cards with the spectacular background scenes. It's not easy to take different stamps and put them together to make something as nice as this. I'm so glad you were able to join us at Double D Challenge
You have made wonderful scenery cards Brenda. All come together so well. I hope you are feeling well again. Take care. Marlies x
hope you feel a little better Brenda............ what gorgeous cards you have made, love them..............gr karin
Fabulous Lavinia scenes as usual Brenda! Hope you have recovered from that flare up. x
Do hope your feeling better by now Brenda.
I simply adore these cards, they are so creative and have such gorgeous critters, I do love nature. xx
The combo of colours on the first one really makes it shine. I also love the blue tones of the other cards, beautiful scenes.
I hope you're feeling better and other than the flair up you had a nice visit at your son's home. Today cards are very fun Brenda. I especially like the ones in blue. It's always interesting how using one color can make something very dramatic. :) I hope you're feeling better and have a nice end of the month. It's hard to believe it's almost October. hugs-Erika
The background to your badgers is fabulous. Thanks for joining in at TMR.
Stunning cards, hope you are better.
Beautiful cards Brenda, love the frosty woodland scene on the first card and the blue cards are stunning with the silhouette stamping.
Avril xx
These are absolutely gorgeous! Love the serene scenes with a limited colour scheme. I hope you're feeling better.
Gorgeous cards Brenda, I love the badgers on the top one and the 'blue' cards look very classy - love the designs.
Sorry to hear you've been poorly - I hope you are on the mend now.
Emma has already trialed and been accepted for the university cricket team and has been offered a place on the Derbyshire pathway for the winter, so that's it - training has started!
Lorraine x
Some stunning scenes using these beautiful stamps Brenda, lovely cards as always. I hope you are feeling better now.
Lorraine
Fabulous scenes Brenda, and you have a jump on Christmas cards!
All wonderful woodland critters and the charity shop must be really pleased with your lovely cards. Hope you are feeling better now.
Very nicely done, I do enjoy scene cards, and thanks for playing our challenge this week at Krafty Chicks Challenge, have a nice day! Leanne DT Member/KCC
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