Thursday, 1 January 2026

New Year, new challenges


A somewhat belated post, as is usual with me, my post for today was scheduled weeks ago, but in it's wisdom blogger didn't publish. I only just realised and for whatever reason the post wouldn't refresh and publish, so starting over with a shortened version. 

We have new challenges today at Tag-Along (and ATC's) where it's my turn to choose the theme which is an early nod to Spring Weddings, Valentines and other romantic occasions. At Moving Along With The Times it's all about Stencils and Dies and as usual AG at Love to Craft bi monthly challenge.

My Tag-Along tag and pocket above uses AALL and Create Roses and words. Linking this one at Hearsquest shaped card and tags.


This one uses all Lavinia stamps for Love to Craft and I would like to enter Lost Coast's current Winged Things challenge.


At MAWTT I've gone with stencils and Lavinia stamps.

24 comments:

Ellibelle said...

These are so beautifully made. Great details on each one! The blackberries look so realistic! I just recently purchased that stamp from a retirement sale (along with several others!) and I hope to get a chance soon to ink it up!
Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year!

Sarn said...

Lovely rose tag and pocket.
I spy one of your gorgeous Lavinia fairy scenes too. Pretty floral MAWTT card as well. Alll fab. Xxx

meg said...

Happy New Year to you and yours Brenda,As always beautiful projects,especially like your roses

Helen said...

Wishing you a very Happy and healthy New Year (and continued improvement in the table!) Helen xx

LesleyG said...

Just what you need, blogger playing up! Thanks for sharing all these lovely makes, I love the roses and pocket tag, but they’re all beautiful xxx

Aquarius said...

Lovely selection of projects. Great being organised with scheduled posts - if only Blogger would play the game 🙄

Chris said...

Blogger playing up?- just what you didn't need Brenda!
These are a lovely selection of projects, all beautifully designed and stamped, a great start for the new year.
xx.

Crafting Queen said...

Stunning creations Brenda. Hope all goes well today. Anesha x

My name is Erika. said...

I'm behind stopping by just a little bit, but I love this new theme. All your artwork is so pretty, but those rose tags are gorgeous. I think it's great to think ahead to romance and even spring weddings when it's January. hugs-Erika

crafty-stamper said...

All gorgeous creations, love the shaped card and beautiful dandelion, but my favourite is the beautiful rose tag and pocket-blogger playing up? never lol!!!
Carol x

Gail L said...

They're all fantastic.
The first tag is my favorite!

Wendy L said...

All such beautiful makes. Happy New year, xxx

pinky said...

January gremlins at play already Brenda lol. I absolutely love your very romantic tag. Love the pocket you created for it too. Both cards are just stunning. Hope you are resting up after all the Christmas chaos!!

Alyson Mayo said...

Such a pretty image and I love those tags! Thanks for sharing with us at HQFSCAT :)

KarinsArtScrap said...

these are gorgeous and very beautiful tags and cards Brenda...gr karin

Lisa said...

Your projects capture such a lovely sense of early‑year freshness, and each piece feels thoughtfully matched to its challenge. The Tag‑Along pocket has a beautiful romantic energy with those AALL and Create roses, and the Lavinia designs are especially striking with their soft movement and detail. The stenciled MAWTT piece ties everything together with a graceful flow that really suits the theme. A wonderful start to the creative year. Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year. Thank you for all your words of encouragement on my blog this year. It is so very much appreciated.

Mrs.B said...

The rose tag and pocket is stunning Brenda, and the Lavinia cards are gorgeous too. Avril xx

EmmaT said...

Gorgeous selection, those blackberries are yummy

Craftyfield said...

Your makes are all so beautiful, Brenda! Clean colours and spot on composition as always... x

The Rev. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

You gave both your rose tag designs such nice depth, by layering the stamps. Thanks for visiting my blog. Happy New Year!

Linby said...

Lots of lovely inky work. I particularly like the blackberries, not used mine yet!

kiwimeskreations said...

Beautiful ink work once again Brenda - I love your clever use of stamps and inky backgrounds, and these three exquisite projects are as exquisite as ever
May you have a wonderful 2026
Blessings
Maxine

Becca S said...

Hello!! All your projects are FABulous!! Projects in Photo #1 linked to HQFSCAT are lovely!! Very romantic! Thanks for participating!

Lori Turner said...

Happy New Year, Brenda! All gorgeous cards!