Saturday, 9 May 2026

Monochromatic at Allsorts


Morning to you all, at Allsorts Liz is our host with them of Monochromatic and we have Creative Expressions stamps and stencils to give away. Also need to give you a heads about our next challenge, the logo below tells you all and it would be lovely if you shared to help us spread the word. And.......AALL and Create are offering a discount of 15% valid from 1st May through 31st May on all items in their store plus free shipping on orders over £39.99. Your code is: AllsortsBD17.


At the top a new'ish make and below one from the archive files. Using the spin tool and Lavina Fairy Catkins which is one of my favourite sets as the different sized stamps work really well to build up a wreath. I filled in with smaller stamps and used various colours of Versafine Clair. The Fairy is Lumus blowing fairy dust towards the Tree Scene in the distance. Sweet Stampin' have a new theme Things with Wings, so a Birdie and Fairy should work.


Made literally ages ago using AALL and Create stamps, focal image stamped first, stencilling around the edges, sentiments and birdie also A&C. Just Add Ink asks for stencils/ink/dies, I have the first two.

I have an op date! It's this Tuesday so will be MIA for a time, may just be a week or so maybe longer very much depends how it goes. Several posts scheduled but I won't be round commenting for a little while.

23 comments:

Aquarius said...

Two beautiful monochrome designs for the current theme. Wishing you all the very best for Tuesday.

Janette said...

Two beautiful cards again Brenda, you really have a knack for blending.
Hope the Op; goes very well for you and you recover quickly, good luck. xxx

crafty-stamper said...

Both beautiful monochrome cards, love all the stamps and thank you for the reminder I have the very neglected stamp on the second card. Hope the op goes ell and wishing you a full and speedy recovery.
Carol x

Gerrina said...

Both so beautiful! Always love monochromatic; not always easy, but these are great inspiration! Wow, 17 year! That is a long time! Wuch you lick with the op! And sending lots of positive energy to recover! Hugs, Gerrina

My name is Erika. said...

I always forget how beautiful monochromatic can be. These are lovely Brenda. And good luck with the op. Hope recovery goes quickly and you are back on your feet ASAP. hugs-Erika

Sarn said...

Fantastic monochromatic cards.

Great news about your op. Fingers crossed all goes well. I wish you a speedy recovery with good healing afterwards. Xxx

Crafting Queen said...

Wonderful cards. Just catching up after France. Wishing you all the best. Anesha x

Donna said...

Fabulous cards Brenda, your first card is stunning in greens, and the purple one is fabulous with your stenciling and image-nice sentiment too! Sending positive thoughts for a speedy recovery.

Linby said...

A beautiful verdant mono card with so much interest. Your second card had a lovely delicate feel to it. Will be thinking of you on Tuesday. L x

meg said...

Two beauties Brenda,gorgeous shades of green in the first and beautiful purples in the thistle card. Will be thinking of you on Tuesday,hope all goes to plan xx

Gail L said...

Fabulous cards!
Thinking of you!

Sarah said...

Beautiful mono cards Brenda, the greens on the wreath are really wonderful, such an underused colour. Wishing you a successful procedure on Tuesday and a speedy recovery too xx

Chris said...

Both of these monochromatic cards are beautiful Brenda- particularly drawn to the green one- such beautiful shades of my favourite colour. So pleased you joined us at Sweet Stampin'.
The very best of luck for Tuesday, hope all goes well.
xx

Lisa said...

What an elegant monochromatic moment in your Allsorts card, and the layered die cuts with the subtle shading create a refined sense of depth while the clean layout and coordinated tones give the entire design a polished and sophisticated finish.

Ellibelle said...

Both are very beautiful Brenda and great choice of color for each one!

HilaryJane said...

I do love that monochrome green. Just gorgeous. Sorry it has been such a long time since my last visit. My life is slowly settling down and I am trying to get back to normal, whatever that is! Good luck with the op. I hope it all goes smoothly with the desired result xx

Greta said...

I'll be sending lots of positive thoughts your way, Brenda! Love the wreath with the scene in the middle! Your purple card is artsy and beautiful!

Sandra H said...

Two beautiful cards Brenda good luck with your operation on Tuesday sending lots of 🤗 xx

KarinsArtScrap said...

these are 2 very beautiful cards Brenda.........gr karin

Craftyfield said...

I see you have the same Lavinia tree stamp set from years past! One of my first set from them and still used regularly! The wreath is a lovely way to frame the scene. Great AALL & Create card too Brenda. x

pinky said...

They are both so pretty Brenda. The fairy one is like a storybook page and I really love the soft stencilling in the pink one. Will be thinking about you. xxx

Lynne said...

Both such perfect examples of monochrome Brenda. Love the green fairy one. Wishing you all the best for Tuesday.

EmmaT said...

Fabulous mono cards