Good morning to you all, we have a new challenge at Allsorts and Helen has selected the theme of Sentiment in Focus. We have a lovely prize from Sweet Poppy.
Weeks ago when Helen selected her theme I knew exactly which focal stamp I would use, it's been a favourite wood mounted Penny Black stamp for many years called Dance, Sing, Love, 2695J which as far as I can tell about 25 years old dating to 2000/1. The floral corner is Penny Black 40-588 Blossom Branch. I would like to enter this one in Ellies current Garden Party and Make your Mark challenges.
Another favourite PB oldie also wood mounted is Hope is Born 3227K (2011 collection) along with another outing for the Spin tool using Elements and Clair inks, Lavinia Holly and Mistletoe to create a simple wreath design. I am linking this one to Word Power, Ellies Festive Christmas, Get ready for Christmas at Try it on Tuesday, Farmquest Country Christmas and The Holly and Ivy challenges.
Holly update as so many have been very kind asking, she's been brighter the last couple of days and tolerating food, we think possibly a bout of pancreatitis which she did have once before and maybe nothing to do with the cancer/tumour. So a low fat and fibre diet of chicken breast, venison and rabbit (visit to a local game butcher) and mashed potato.
beautiful stamping and cards Brenda.....gr karin
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards with inspirational sentiments,pleased to read Holly is a little better x
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards showcasing great sentiments as the main feature. Good news that Holly is doing OK with the good care you give her.
ReplyDeleteThe way you’ve highlighted the sentiments as the focal point really draws the eye and gives each design such meaning. The pairing of those timeless Penny Black stamps with the delicate floral corner feels beautifully balanced, and the wreath design adds a lovely seasonal touch. It is wonderful to see how you’ve blended older favorites with fresh techniques to create pieces that feel both nostalgic and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteBoth beautiful cards and sentiments, love the beautiful colourful flowers and holly wreath-good to hear Hollie is not as serious as you thought.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Beautiful cards, I love the sentiments on both, really wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHope Holly will stay well for longer. xx
Beautiful cards, Brenda. Love your foliage and blooms. And that first quote - wow! - gets me every time. That would be so lovely framed.
ReplyDeleteI assume Holly is your dog :o) Hope she's doing better. Buster (my border) feels a bit hard done to, as he only gets eggs when he's not well :o)
Two fabulous sentiments and beautiful designs to highlight them! Thanks for the Holly update.
ReplyDeleteI was only looking at that first PB stamp the other day! It looks lovely with your beautiful flowers. Never seen the second stamp but equally as nice and a beautiful wreath to surround it too. Pleased Holly is brighter.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards beautifully designed with lovely focal sentiments.
ReplyDeleteSuch a relief that Holly is feeling better, hope she's enjoying her 'invalid' diet and she continues to improve.
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Two beautifully done cards Brenda. Penny Black has such wonderful large sentiments, don't they!
ReplyDeleteGreat additional stamps on both cards here too, thank you so much for sharing at my Garden Party and I spy with my little eye!
It's good to hear Holly is doing well and tolerating food.
Lovely cards and lovely sentiments. I am glad Holly is perking up a bit. Hope it continues xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Brenda love the stamps and sentiments on both cards xx
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards, Brenda - lovely words on both of them.
ReplyDeleteHelen x
Hello, Brenda!! Thank you for sharing your pretty holly and mistletoe wreath with lovely sentiment Christmas card with FQCCCB! -- Becca
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely inspiration quotes on your beautiful cards Brenda, and good news on Holly 🤞xxx
ReplyDeleteLove both of these super cards Brenda. Great news about Holly feeling better too. xxx
ReplyDeleteBoth gorgeous cards, Brenda! I do love the look of stamping in colour... Glad Holly is feeling better. x
ReplyDeletebeautiful stamping and cards!
ReplyDeleteglad to hear Holly is better <3
Both cards are absolutely beautiful Brenda! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Word Power challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
ReplyDeleteDarlene
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Both are beautiful! Love the sentments and all the foliage and flowers! Enjoy the sunday!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stamping, love the wreath, xx
ReplyDeleteLoving these stamps and the watercolour look you have used - fab result. SOme of my fave early stamps are still my faves. Cheers, CarolG
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards Brenda and it's so nice to hear Holly has brightened up a bit.
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards Brenda, love your beautiful wreath on the second one and both contain such lovely sentiments.
ReplyDeletePat xx
All your blossoms and greeneries are so lovely and well done Brenda. I'm curious. Do you use a stencil to get such perfect circles for your wreaths and rings? They always are so lovely. And I'm with you about the first quote, and I'm even loving this second one which is new to me. Thanks for joining us at Try It on Tuesday. And happy new week to you. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards and sentiments, the words are framed perfectly with the flowers and holly
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stamps used in both cards Brenda, the words are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
Both cards are so delicately stamped and so so beautiful Brenda. Oh that's good news about Holly and I am sure she is enjoying that lovely food!!
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards Brenda. Gorgeous colours and sentiment on the blossoms card and the Holly wreath is so festive and another lovely sentiment too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at Try it on Tuesday. Avril xx
Two lovely cards Brenda. Gorgeous colours and sentiment on the blossoms card and the Holly wreath is so festive and another lovely sentiment too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at Try it on Tuesday. Avril xx
Two beautiful cards Brenda... the sentiments and the colours are gorgeous. Inspiring as always. Hope you're keeping as well as possible. Poor Poppy. Hunter the staffie sends hugs xxx Big hugs xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful pair of cards, Brenda!! The colouring is gorgeous, and both sentiments make an impact. Perfect for our 'Make Your Mark' challenge.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us at Addicted to Stamps and More.
Hugs
Carol x