April seems to be whizzing by as we find ourselves at the mid month point of our April challenges at We Love Stamping and Stamping Sensations where themes are Spring and Inspired by Nature. Prizes on offer are Lavinia stamps, a Gina K gift voucher and stamp set.
Above is a new make, but most popping up lately are from my files which are now running low. It's a little Nature scene using the new Meadowbrook Tales collection from Lavinia and two of the new Versafine Clair ink colours which are so bright and vibrant. I've picked out 'Tree and Earth" at Time Out at Little Red Wagon the theme is Inspired by a Song - Bright Eyes (tissue at the ready) and Z for Zoology at Alphabet Challenge.
An old make, base shape using A&C Roadway Vistas stamped with Berry Bliss and Spotted Wings, the sentiment cut into two is from my Believe stamp set.
Christmas Kickstart's theme is Brimming with Style, they would like to see things in hats, so another found hidden in my files from back in the Winter using one of my favourite Fairies Lavinia's Eve sporting a stripy hat to match her sparkly wings. All stamps Lavinia. Hat's are also the theme at ABC Christmas and the teal and yellow popped out at me from the photo at Inspiration Station
Lots of green appearing in the gardens this weeks, first leaves are beginning to open on the largest Horse Chestnut which is a real beauty, one of a good number of forest trees we planted when we moved to this house about forty years ago. The Quince tree is in full blossom, as is one of several Choisya's, a beautiful triple Tulip in our little Poppy's garden and finally the first Lilac to bloom.
Beautiful cards and photos
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Spring colours on your projects and a very smart fairy in her Winter hat. Thanks for sharing the photos of your beautiful garden - my lilac is just about to be in full bloom and will be closely followed by the laburnum.
ReplyDeletewhat beautiful and sweet cards Brenda, and I always love your garden photo's..........gr karin
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Brenda. The tags and atc's in the below post look also very lovely. All beautiful makes. Your garden looks great. All so soon in bloom. Have a nice weekend. Marlies
ReplyDeleteThe meadow scene feels alive with the bright new ink colors blending into such a vivid backdrop, and the Meadowbrook Tales elements settle so naturally into that soft sweep of color while the roadway base adds a strong grounded shape that frames everything with clarity, and the split sentiment fits the flow beautifully, and the winter fairy with her striped hat and sparkly wings brings a charming contrast that ties the whole post together along with the lovely burst of garden blossoms.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are just a wonderful sight Brenda, I love them.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you share your stunning garden with us, your so lucky to have such a beautiful place. xx
As always a beautiful array of cards and pics from your garden
ReplyDeleteBeautiful set of cards Brenda, love the first one with the gorgeous twisted tree and rabbit. Lovely photo's of your Spring garden.
ReplyDeletePat xx
A lovely post Brenda, your cards are as always gorgeous, beautiful stamps and such wonderful colours. I'm really tempted by the twisted tree stamp, I have so many tree stamps already I'm trying not to look at it.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are beautiful, lovely to see a garden in bloom and how wonderful is that horse chestnut tree! Love that Rosa and Fleur are in on the action!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and selection of stamps, love the die-cut shape of the second card. Fabulous garden pics ours is so sadly neglected.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Gorgeous Lavinia cards and I do like the shape of the second, looks stunning in those colours.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics from your garden and the Horse Chestnut tree is fabulous. Avril xx
Fabulous collection of cards and your garden is stunning. I need to work on mine.
ReplyDeleteJust fabulous and I love your blooming trees!
ReplyDeleteWOW! To everything in this blog post. Your garden trees and plants look amazing and your creative works are, as always, mini works of art. Lovely! xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Brenda. My favourite is the last one, a fabulous design. Thank you for sharing the lovely photos of your garden.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
Love the colours on the first card, maybe I do need the new versafines! More gorgeous colours on the second card with berries that look like you could pick them off the card. The last card is a beautiful CAS design.
ReplyDeleteThree real beauties here Brenda but the purple and yellow one really pops with that colour combo. Your trees and shrubs are just amazing in that beautiful garden you call home.
ReplyDeleteAs always a beautiful collection of cards, Brenda and I love your photos too.
ReplyDeleteHelen x
Beautiful cards and gorgeous photos, thank you Brenda xxx
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Brenda are your cards certainly bring spring to my mind and your photos are beautiful too lots of gorgeous trees and colours stunning x
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! Such wonderful stamping. Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and beautiful trees and flowers, xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! I'm especially drawn to the Christmas card--so unique! Lots of beauty at your place! My lilacs are blooming and I love them, but yours is spectacular!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are awe inspiring, and I'm not surprised, with the gorgeous inspirational nature views you're surrounded by.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards.. Love your garden,, looks beautiful. Anesha x
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