First my thanks for all your kind messages, nothing new to report as tests ongoing, being greedy having four autoimmune conditions it's a bit of a complex cocktail. I'm hoping I might feel up to some proper crafting and blogging very soon.
Today sees new challenges at We Love Stamping and Stamping Sensations where we seem to have Christmas as the theme at both! Prizes from Stamp Addicts at SS and an assortment of Christmas themed stamps and dies at WLS.
Above a mixture of Lavinia and AALL and Create stamps featuring Bobby and Jemima, the Robins that seem to be favourites with lots of us, entering at Peace on Earth ad Jingle Bells (snow) November challenges.
Using several stamps from the new Fealight Chronicles release, my one finished card of the week - along with a full waste bin. Linking to Country Christmas at Heartsquest challenge and think the little 'Meece" will fit in at Crafty Animals and Critter Crazy.
Another Christmas wreath I'm afraid, this one pre spin tool so not quite as symmetrical as I might like, all stamps are Lavinia and Versafine Clair inks. Girlz Creative have a new challenge which is always Christmas and it's the same theme at CRAFT.
Finally, today is reveal day for the October Card Chain Challenge, this is the card I sent to Wendy in Ireland following the colour option, Fairy, Trees and Glitter. Sparkles challenge has an Autumn theme as does Four Seasons and at Dragonfly Dreams the November theme is Feminie and another for the Autumnal palette at Colour Dare.
Wonderful selection of cards, especially the Christmas ones with the gorgeous robins and fun mice. So far I've studiously avoided looking at the latest release from Lavinia - I'm so easily tempted but tell myself I have far too many of their stamps already 🤣. Take care x
ReplyDeleteA beautiful layout and selection of stamps in both wintry scenes, love the wreath and beautiful font of the greeting.A gorgeous card for Wendy. Take care fingers crossed they find the right drug regime for you.xx
ReplyDeletevery beautiful cards Brenda.........gr karin
ReplyDeleteYou've been busy Brenda. These are really lovely and a pleasure to look at. Happy November. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThree beautiful cards Brenda, I absolutely love each one of these! Can't wait to receive my new Lavinias but sadly I didn't order the Christmas Mail stamp!! Now seeing this I may have to place another order.
ReplyDeleteThe wreath card is so beautifully designed too with all the foliage and I am sure Wendy was absolutely thrilled to receive the gorgeous fairy card!
Hope you get some good answers soon and praying that your health improves soon too!
Apparantly I can't count, of course there were 4 gorgeous cards not three!!
DeleteAll wonderful cards Brenda. I love the little robin. Hope all went well. Hugs Anesha
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Christmas cards, Brenda, and I love your sweet fairy for the CCC card!!
ReplyDeletevery beautiful cards Brenda, all of them.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful Christmas card. Thank you so much for entering our challenge at CRAFT Challenge, looking forward to see you again next challenge.
ReplyDeleteHugs Sheryl xx CRAFT DT
All beautiful cards and stamps, love the cute mice and little Robins. Good luck with the tests and hope you are feeling better soon.
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Such a beautiful selection of card today Brenda- fabulous compositions, stamps and colours, you have a wonderful way with the Lavinia stamps. Still debating which of the new ones I 'need'-those mice for definite!
ReplyDeletenot easy to get the 'cocktail' right when you have more than one health condition, sometimes the side effects are worse than what the problem started out to be, hopefully something will be sorted soon.
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That fairy card is gorgeous - love the colours! Thanks for sharing with us at Dragonfly Dreams :)
ReplyDeleteI love this set of cards. The colours are so bright and vibrant. I have no doubt that Wendy is very happy with her card chain card. It sounds as though you are not better, but neither are you worse. I do hope that's the case xx
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ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous collection of cards, Brenda, and I'd be proud if I had created any one of them, let alone all four! I feel your frustration at not being able to operate at your usual level, but I hope that you will be able to return to your craft room soon. Sending good wishes and hugs,
ReplyDeleteCarol xxx
WOW! What a beautiful collection of designs! Beautifully done! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Peace on Earth challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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You have been busy and all your hard work shows beautiful work. You even made the envelopes personal.
ReplyDeleteEach card is beautiful and I particularly love the first one.
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon xxx
Wow!! What a collection of beautiful cards!! You've been very busy! Love the sweet little mice that you entered in our Critter Crazy Challenge. Such a great scene you created!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous selection of cards, love the mix of stamps with the robins and the Lavinia wreath looks gorgeous. I love the new collection of stamps but have resisted so far but when I see fabulous little scenes like yours I'm very tempted. The autumn scene works well in the shaped card. Hope you feel better soon. Avril xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful selection of cards, each one different
ReplyDeleteFabulous feast for the eyes Brenda, love the robins, and the cute mice, my favourite is the card chain fairy one, all beautiful though. I hope you start feeling better soon. Thinking of you xxx
ReplyDeleteThe first card with the touch of winter fauna gives it such a natural, peaceful feel. A beautiful way to capture the magic of the season as does your second card with the cute mice.
ReplyDeleteAs I said before I prefer the not so symmetrical wreaths, a florist will tell you it won't be perfectly symmetrical! This is another beauty. A beautiful autumn shaped card with such soft gentle colours.
What a beautiful Christmas wreath you made, Brenda! Thank you for joining Challenge 149 at Girlz Creative Christmas Challenge.
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Amazing and beautiful cards Brenda. Thinking of you and hoping you'll get some real help soon. x
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card! I love the look you created. Thanks for sharing at Color Dare.
ReplyDeleteA post full of gorgeousness, for sure! Your fairy card is beautiful, I love the card shape with this design. Very eye catching!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous collection of card, Brenda. Each one is stunning.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
Wow a gorgeous selection of cards Brenda as always the images used by Lavinia are beautiful and coloured to perfection great backgrounds too totally stunning x
ReplyDeletelove the bokeh background ... thanks so much for dashing through the SNOW with us at Jingle Belles.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing and beautiful collection of cards! Truly stunning! So happy you could join our SNOWY fun this fortnight at Jingle Belles!
ReplyDeleteWow, such magical scenes.
ReplyDeleteYou have created four very magical and beautiful cards Brenda. Your mojo will return as this talent cannot be hidden from the world. xx
ReplyDeleteDid you know I was thinking of you when I suggested the wee folk theme? Your card is a beauty and I love how you played with the colour palette too. Thanks for being a link in our chain again, Jo x
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful cards you have created. I am partial to the one created for CRAFT. I love the stamping and wonderful traditional Christmas colors. Thanks so much for joining us at CRAFT Challenge for our Christmas Challenge!
ReplyDeleteYour winter collection is a feast for the eyes—each card radiates warmth and charm. The robins and mice bring such delightful character to the snowy scenes, and the wreath’s natural asymmetry adds a lovely organic touch. The fairy card for the chain challenge is especially enchanting, with its soft palette and magical details. Your ability to blend whimsy with elegance is truly inspiring. Wishing you strength and comfort as you navigate your health journey.
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ReplyDeleteAnd that while there is so much beautiful inspiration here! Can see you love to work with the Lavinia stamps too!
I have to break from them and use some other stamps soon :)!
Hugs, Gerrina
Fabulous cards, Brenda - I really love your wreath design.
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All beautiful, but the wreath has my heart! Just love it!
ReplyDeleteOMG LOVE them all. Can't pick a favourite!
ReplyDeleteLorraine x
Love the fairy card you've created and all of those delicate details. Color Dare.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your pretty fairy card with us at Color Dare!
ReplyDeleteYou always do beautiful works of art. Love your sweet fairy card & it's design. Thank you for sharing at Color Dare.
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