Morning to you all, a couple of cards for a couple of challenges and guess what, new makes, taken a couple of days but was determined to create something. Above for Snippets Playground, was wondering in the night....as you do....what I could do with strips of black card left after cutting square card bases from A3. This is what came to me, trimmed in length and placed over a square of orange card, die cut flowers and foliage (Amazon) and coloured with DI's, the white seed heads were glittered but not showing up on photo and PB sentiment. The theme is Flowers at The Unicorn Challenge.
This one uses a multitude of Lavinia stamps, Tia sitting in Liberty, Bell Flower, Field Grass, Bulrush, Tree Scene and Oak Leaf. Sky created with Oxides, boat stamped, masked and coloured with pencils, water created with oxides and Pan Pastels. This one for Lavinia's Midsummer's Moon challenge.....our June full moon on 29th is the Strawberry Moon. Not Square is the theme at Daisychain challenge, it's Summer at Four Seasons and Mix it Up want stamped backgrounds.
Still struggling one infection after another, new cocktail of meds and limited computer time.
beautiful and gorgeous card Brenda......gr karin
ReplyDeleteLoving your die cut floral arrangement on your snippets card Brenda. Thanks for sharing it over at the Snippets Playground. Still got a nice comfy chair with your name on it in the Treehouse.
ReplyDeleteYour scenic Lavinia card is beautiful too.
Great to read that you're able to craft again albeit in short bursts. xxx
Both are gorgeous cards Brenda, two totally different makes but so lovely.
ReplyDeleteNice to hear you got to make these, it shows your determination to get better, good for you. xx
Nice to see you creating cards. Your first card is so fiery and an inspired design from the strips of card. Your second card is a beautiful scene with a lovely combo of colours.
ReplyDeleteYou're inspiring with those snippets of black paper. I really like that background. And those flowers are inspiring me too. And nice Lavinia card. Sorry to read you're still battling infections but I hope the new med cocktail helps. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteGlad you're managing some crafty time Brenda, two beautiful makes especially love your Lavinia card
ReplyDeleteA lovely colourful bouquet of die cut flowers on the first card and a great way of using up some of your strips of black card. I always love seeing the Lavinia scenes and this one is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteTwo super cards, Brenda. I love the striking design of the first card and the scene on your second card is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
I love that first one. What a great idea to use that bold orange with the black. Stunning xx
ReplyDeleteLove both cards and well done! Xxx
ReplyDeleteWell done you for creating such beauties despite everything. I love the bold orange and black on the first card with the creative use of snippets. The second card is simply awesome! You are so good at creating scenes, and I love how you mix all the media to get the best from them.
ReplyDeleteSending big hugs and hoping the infections die down soon.
Carol xxx
Two beautiful cards Brenda, glad you enjoyed some crafting. The first card is so striking with the orange and black and the second one is a gorgeous peaceful looking scene. Hope you are soon over the infection and that the meds are working.
ReplyDeletePat xx
Two gorgeous cards Brenda. Love the black on orange on the top card and your inky card is so pretty, especially the sky.
ReplyDeleteTerrific use of the black strips--love that card! The fairy scene is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI really like how you turned those black strips into such a striking graphic backdrop for the bright die cut flowers, and the second card has such a peaceful atmosphere with the soft sky, detailed stamping, and gentle color transitions that make the whole scene feel serene and magical.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards Brenda great use of snippets creating a gorgeous floral arrangement and always love your fairy card, hope your improving daily xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards, like the first one with the orange flower and all the colors that go so well to make your image shine, your Lavinia scene is stunning, your light reflections are perfect!
ReplyDeleteStunning and dramatic in a very nice way snippets card B - I too lie and think about cards when awake in the wee small hours. Also love your Lavinia scene - so very pretty! Pleased you're making progress albeit slow and steady,
ReplyDeleteHugs, as always
Di xxx
That's a great idea using the black leftover strips, makes a striking background for the orange flower. Love the tranquil Lavinia scene Hope the new meds help. Avril xx
ReplyDeleteI love the bright happy card that is your first one. Beautiful dies and design. A fabulous fantasy scene in your second, dreamlike too. I'm sorry more infections are marring your recovery, although it doesn't seem to stop you making the most amazing cards. x
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