Good morning, our new theme selected by Val at Allsorts is Trees, Leaves and Plants along with the usual Anything Goes. We have some stamp sets to be won this time round.
A fairly CAS card for me, the top section of the front panel was masked and Lavinia Maple Leaf stamped repeatedly. Soft inking along the bottom line then a wide and narrow tip glue pen run along the edge and Cadence Gilding Tilsen brushed over, it's not cheap but really does last forever, had mine for 2/3 years and still looks hardly used. Sentiment stamped in the same Versafine Glamorous is from my own Moments stamp set, available mounted or unmounted via the link. As You Like It current challenge is Layered or Flat, has to be the latter for me as it fits my scenic preference style. Also Creations in Pink.
A second one again using Maple Leaves inked in Autumnal colours, along with the smaller version of Gideon the Fox which is a set of two, Rue the Fairy hanging from the branches, Leaf Spray and mini Mushrooms. This one is also for the current Lavinia challenge of Enchanted Forest, I was a a lucky girl as their random generator picked one of my Sunflower cards to win the £40 prize, I'm on a roll as last month I won $25 at Simon Say's. Ellies new Garden Challenge started this week, the Maple, Fox and Fairy can all be found in our garden, although you sometimes have to look hard for the Fairies! Also Hearts Quest Fantasy, the colours also fit AAA Colourful.
We've had a lovely display of Thistles in the wildlife meadow and the Bees love them, grabbed this photo the other day on a wander round the headland.
A fabulous crop of Quince this year, still quite a lot of growing to do until harvest time mid October when they can weight half a pound or more each as pretty solid fruit. Then it's what to do with them, only so much Quince Jelly you can make and give to every visitor, I've tried mixing with apples and other fruit for pies and crumbles but they are pretty tasteless. Any suggestions on other uses please share or click (here) to arrange Evri delivery by the barrow load!!
24 comments:
Two fabulous cards, Brenda. The first one is so striking in pink and I love the scene on your second card. Congratulations on your recent wins with Lavinia and Simon Says. What a great crop of quince!
Liz xx
two beautiful cards Brenda and great photo's.........gr karin
Loving the unusual pink maple leaves and the fairy scene is gorgeous. Congratulations on your recent wins from Lavinia and Simon - what luck.
Your cards are stunning Brenda, such beautiful artwork. Congrats on the wins, well done. As for the quince, would you believe me if I told you I have never tried them, no idea what I would do with them so the are fortunate to be with you :)). xx
The maple leaves are beautiful in pink Brenda, but I'm drawn to the beautiful Autumnal colours in the second card,congratulations on your wins.I added quince to Apple and spices to make chutney
Your two cards are so lovely Brenda. I particularly like the shape and fairy scene setting of the second one.
Beautiful pictures taken while you were out and about.
Happy Saturday xxx
The pink maple leaves are such a refreshing twist—unexpected and elegant. I love how the gilded edge adds a touch of magic, and the second card feels like stepping into a whimsical woodland tale. Your garden sounds like a treasure trove of inspiration, and that photo of the thistles with the bees is just lovely.
Hi Brenda that Maple card looks amazing in Pink the sentiment is so lovely the tag is fabulous love how you have used the stamps to make the magical scene great pictures
hugs
lorraine x
The vibrant pink leaves look so lovely on the CAS layout. Your take on the Lavinia challenge is a pretty and restful scene. Well done on winning the challenge.
Great to see a CAS card here! And love the pinks! And a beautiful scene with so much depth on the 2nd; love the scene!
Looks like the fruit (apples and pears) has to go quite a bit more growth everywhere. Strange to see after all in the garden went so quick in Spring and Summer... Hope you have a good weekend planned! Hugs, Gerrina
Fabulous card and tag Brenda! Your CAS card it stunning and the Lavina scene is amazing! Have a great weekend!
Both cards are wonderful!
Love the thistle picture, and quince is grown here too!
Two beautiful cards, I love the maple leaves in pink and the second one looks like a little fairytale.
Greetings Miranda
The cards are so beautifully done. A wonderful CAS design on the first and loving the magical scene on the second card.
Great garden photos too. So much goodness on that Quince tree! They are so hard to find here in the States (at least here in my area). I think in my my 27 years of living here I've only found them twice. Growing up I remember my mom made Quince Compote with them. I liked to eat them raw occasionally. There is something about the taste and texture that I loved. I look for them in the stores here every year just to buy a couple for eating raw but usually without success.
Both beautiful cards, love all the stamps and congrats on your wins-love the garden pics.
Carol x
Love that gold strip on the first card, so stylish and such a lovely fairy scene on your second. Sorry no ideas for using quince I am afraid xx
Absolutely magical and appealing! Thanks for playing at AAA Colourful, hope to see you join in with future challenges too. Stay safe and keep crafting!
Absolutely beautiful leafy card and I love the gilded edge! You do live in a beautiful place!
Two beautiful cards. A lovely CAS design with the pink leaves and the gold is a lovely etra touch. The Lavinan is great stamping work. Lovey photo's from your garden. Marlies
Brenda!!! Wonderful projects!! The arch multi-layered and detailed fantasy scene in the woods at night is certainly looking magical! Special! Thanks for creating and sharing with Heart's Quest Fantasy! -- Becca
Beautiful cards and fabulous photos Brenda xxx
You must be in your pink period... after your winter scene last month an autumn scene! I always feel compelled to use realistic hues but I will try to be more imaginative in the future! Your Lavinia scene is wonderful too. x
Love your beautiful pink card Brenda and your fairy scene is gorgeous as always. Your quince certainly seem to. like the weather this year. You're going to be busy! Thank you also for sharing at AYLI with your pink card.
Two fabulous leafy makes Brenda your different shades of pinks are gorgeous and Autumn colours on your tag with the Lavinia stamp is beautiful love your pictures too l just love thistles x
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