Saturday, 14 February 2026

Flutterbys for Allsorts


Morning all, Val has selected the theme at Allsorts this time round, it's Embossing dry or wet, or as always theres the A/G option and a super prize of matching embossing folder and stencils from Lisa Horton Crafts. It's also mid way time at Tag-Along (and ATC's) where we are following Pinky's Add a Number theme.

In a crafty clear out I found a pack of A5 frames so used one to create the card above, an inky offcut stamped over with an A&C background stamp and heat embossed with detail white, then two Butterflies which are also A&C stamped onto vellum, again heat embossed, coloured on the reverse and cut out. I am sure Ellie has Butterflies in her garden so adding to her Garden Party 12 and Sweet Stampin' no DP theme.


For my second share I used Lisa Horton Sunflower and Roses bundle (die, EF and layering stencils) and Versafine Clair inks. The base is a really old TL honeycomb die which I placed behind an arch frame, the lilac behind that is a real rarity for me, a 12x12 sheet of DP from a pad I was gifted and the sentiment from my Moments stamp set, available mounted or unmounted. I would like to enter this one at: Can you handle the Pressure (EF and dies), Addicted to StampsCraft Rocket and Girls Creative challenges.


My tag above uses a retired A&C set, stamped with Versamark onto black card and brushed over with several colours of mica powder. The clocks were stamped again, coloured in the same way and fixed with twine to hang from the word, also A&C. Adding this at Hearts Quest Tags.


I seem to have two ATC's both using old A&C stamps, the first onto a Gelli Plate offcut, the flower stamped with Versafine Clair, another number stamped then and a bow tied across. The Nuthatch stamped onto another inky offcut, the little feet come in the same set but looking at it now not too sure they look like feet!

38 comments:

KarinsArtScrap said...

you have made beautiful projects Brenda......gr karin

meg said...

Your makes are as always beautiful and inspirational impossible to choose a favourite

Janette said...

I really don't know how you manage to turn out so many beautiful creations together Brenda, they are so remarkable. xx

Lisa said...

The layered textures in your first card are gorgeous, especially the way the white embossing lifts the inky background and gives the butterflies such a soft, luminous presence. The sunflower and roses piece has wonderful depth too, with the honeycomb peeking through the arch and that unexpected lilac adding a lovely contrast. Your tag and ATCs show such confident use of color and mixed media; the mica on black is striking, and the little nuthatch on the inky offcut has so much charm.

Chris said...

A lovely variety of beautiful creations Brenda, if I had to pick a favourite it would be the first card with the embossed butterflies and such gorgeous colours.
How funny that Fleur's not keen on getting wet- very unusual for a young Lab! At least she doesn't play in the muddy puddles as Marvin is still wont to do!
xx

crafty-stamper said...

All beautiful creations, love all the stamp and inky background on the first card. I have the bird set and have neve used the Nuthatch>
Carol x

My name is Erika. said...

You have so much fun art today Brenda. I pulled out my white embossing powder but haven't used it yet, but it does look spectacular on a colorful background. I am ready for some flowers to bloom, so both of your cards are really lovely and just what I like seeing. (Because flowers and butterflies definitely go together.) Great tag and ATC's too. I like the nuthatch image. Happy Valentine's Day to you. hugs-Erika

Sarah said...

Beautiful butterflies Brenda, and perfectly showcased embossing. Thank you for the reminder about mica powders...I have lots of pots hidden somewhere, must get them out!! It's not raining here, blue sky too. Hope you are getting the same xx

Sandra H said...

All of your creations Brenda are so beautiful with lots of inspiring ideas love the butterfles and the backgrounds so beautifully put together x

Sarn said...

Both cards are lovely Brenda, but for me, the lovely tag with the shimmery mica powders stands out. As I'm a bird lover, the nuthatch ATC really works for me too! TOP MARKS!

Hugs, Sarn xxx

Sarn said...

Oops - I was so entranced by the tag and the nuthatch, that I just realised there's a second ATC with a pretty flower and some numbers on it. Love the use of ribbon on an ATC too. xxx

Donna said...

So many fabulous creations. Your framed picture with the butterflies and the lovely background is stunning, Your sunflower and roses card is a fabulous design, like your tag and ATC's too!

Gail L said...

A lovely selection of creations today!
Everything is lovely,
I love the pink flower ATC!

Ellibelle said...

Such beautiful projects in today's post. Each one with great details. It's great to see you at my Garden Party too with the pretty butterfly card. I had lots of butterflies last summer, this year I hope for even more as I have collected Milkweed seeds to grow milkweed which attract Monarch butterflies. And I think the Dahlias I had planted for the first time last year also brought in more butterflies than previous years.

HilaryJane said...

What a wonderful collection of makes today. They are all very different, but equally wonderful. Now you mention it, I see what you mean about the feet! xx

Liz said...

Fabulous makes, Brenda. The first card is my favourite, the colour combination is just beautiful.
Liz xx

Helen said...

Beautiful cards and ATCs Brenda - love the colours on your first card.

Helen x

Gerrina said...

The tag and 2 ATC's are my avorites here, but all gives me more inspiration! Hope you have a good weekend! Hugs, Gerrina

LesleyG said...

You have spoiled us again! All are fabulous but the first one is extra gorgeous, I love those colours and the delicate vellum butterflies xxx

Craftyfield said...

All gorgeous makes in different styles! Mica powders... haven't used them for years, thanks for reminding me. x

Lia said...

I see a great range of cards and all are so nice. Thnak you for showing the embossed card at CYHTP.
Lia DT

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

A fabulous selection of so many techniques, gorgeous work Brenda. x

Linby said...

Love the delicate butterfly card and of course one of my favs the LH set. Your tag has so much interest and varied coloured palette. Two fab ATCs, I thought the same when I used that set but wonder if they are meant to be bird (foot!) prints.

NGCARDS said...

These are all beautiful creations Brenda! Thank you also for popping by my blog, both me and the little one are doing well and yes she will be one soon, this coming Tuesday infact! Time has flown by! xxx

Lynne said...

A lovely slection of cards and tags Brenda. I do love the colours of your floral card, so pretty!

Wendy L said...

Beautiful makes Brenda, love the colour combo of the 1st one, so pretty, xx

Lynne in NI said...

Oh WOW Brenda, these are all fabulous!! I especially love your gorgeous butterfly card, a real stunner!

Alyson Mayo said...

Great vintage tag and I love the hanging clocks. Thanks for sharing with us at HQFSCAT :)

pinky said...

Brenda I keep forgetting I have some LH stash and you have inspired me to get it out as both these cards are just so gorgeous. I love your tag. It does have a lovely vintage feel and so striking against the dark background. Oh I love that little clip at the top for the threads too. Both ATC's are just so gorgeous. I heard the word gelli! I have been tossing the idea of getting one for ages!!

Inkyfingeredcat said...

All lovely makes - really love those bright florals.
Thanks for joining us at Addicted to stamps and more for our die cuts / stencils challenge.
Happy crafting!
Catherine x DT

Inkyfingers said...

What a fabulous collection, Brenda! Your ability to produce so many wonderful projects in a week always amazes me. In this collection, the vellum butterflies, the sunflower and roses, and the honeycomb background all have me searching my stash to see if I have something similar. I hope the computer issues are settling down by now.
Hugs,
Catrol x

foleysfriend said...

Great collection of cards. Loving the floral one with the honecomb background. It's a perfect reminder that Spring is coming (at least in the northern hemisphere). The layering stencil work is beautiful. Thanks for joining us at Addicted to Stamps and More!

sue n.

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A host of inspirational makes Brenda, love the bright colours and nature themed cards.
Lorraine

Furrbster said...

These are all fantastic. I really love the butterfly design though!

Hugz Tinz

Dotty Jo said...

Goodness, Brenda, what a fabulous selection of cards! You are so talented. I love your card for the Christmas Kickstart Challenge - the colours and design are so pretty. Thanks for joining Carol and me, jo x

Lorraine said...

All absolutely gorgeous as always Brenda - so pretty.
Thanks for having me as GDT at Allsorts this time.
Lorraine x

Greta said...

Lots of beautiful work in this post, as always! I adore the first card--gorgeous color combo and love the design!

Nora Noll said...

What STUNNING projects. I LOVE the second card is amazing!!!