Good morning to you all, our first challenge of the New Year at Allsorts and Helen has selected the theme of Winter Animals. We have a prize of Christmas Robin stamp and matching dies, in fact exactly the same as what I've used above from Visible Image.
I used a Lavinia tree and twigs to build up the snowy scene, stamped some Holly into the tree, then stamped, coloured and cut out the Robin and large Holly using offcuts raised on foam pads to finish the Winter scene. The word Winter is AALL and Create.
A second share using Penny Black Woodland Pair, I kept the card very simple as it's such a beautifully detailed image, an inky background to set the scene and the image stamped and placed inside an arched card and aperture.
Two really lovely winter animal projects for inspiration
ReplyDeleteTwo beauties Brenda,the Woodland pair card is stunning
ReplyDeletethese cards are gorgeous Brenda..............The Best Wishes for 2026.......gr karin
ReplyDeleteYour winter robin card is lovely, but the scene stealer is the Penny Black card. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you xxx
Both are simply beautiful Brenda, I love the shapes too. xx
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautifully composed, each with its own quiet strength. The robin scene feels wonderfully layered, with the Lavinia branches creating such natural depth around the focal bird. The Penny Black pair has an entirely different kind of presence, the arched aperture framing the image in a way that makes the inky background glow. A lovely start to the year with two pieces that show how effective contrast in structure and style can be.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are always just amazing, Brenda. You always create such beautiful scenes. Jo x
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Brenda. Super cards, the robin is lovely but I have a particular fondness for the shaped deer card as I look at it still on my mantlepiece...thank you xx
ReplyDeleteBoth cards beautifully stamped and designed Brenda, a lovely combination of stamps/dies to create the robin one but it's definitely outshone by the PB one (the photo doesn't do it justice) it's absolutely stunning.
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I love the arches Brenda. It makes a really interesting look. And these are such lovely winter scenes too. :) These inspire me to finish cleaning off my work able so I can go play. :) Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the shapes!
Two wonderful cards, Brenda. I love the dome and arch shapes.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
Happy New Year Brenda. I love your two cads, each one so different but so beautiful.
ReplyDeletePat xx
Two lovely cards Brenda, love the winter Robin, but my favourite is the PB Woodland scene, perfect for the arch shape. Avril x
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Brenda. Two gorgeous winter cards to start 2026 with - Love them
ReplyDeleteLorraine x
Darling winter card using the Christmas robin and your winter scene with the deer is striking and I like the shape of the card!
ReplyDeleteLove your winter robin and so a gorgeous scene! Wishing you healthier days and peace and joy in 2026! Hugs, Greta
ReplyDelete2 beautiful wintery designs...the 2nd one is still on display and is gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteBoth scenes are wonderful and I love these card shapes, Brenda! x
ReplyDeleteFirstly, I love the shapes of these beautiful cards, the Robin and holly is so very seasonal and so very lovely. Your second card is so very beautiful, the scene is peaceful and has a warmth to it too. Love it, gorgeous in real life too. I hope you are OK? Hugs Faith x
ReplyDeleteYour winter robin is a stunning card as is the scene on both cards are so pretty x
ReplyDeleteBoth fab cards. The woodland scene looks so peaceful and serene.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful B. Esp the second one and I'm praying for you, blessed health in 2026, Shaz in Oz.x
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful winter cards. My card will be staying up, just love the scene you created.
ReplyDeleteBoth are so beautifully done, wonderful winter scenes and think I may need to add the Penny Black stamp to my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteBoth beautiful scenes, but I like the sky on the 2nd one so much... Great scene nspiration! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards, Brenda - love them both.
ReplyDeleteHelen x
Such great winter scenes,
ReplyDeleteHugz Tinz