Saturday, 4 July 2026

Stencils at Allsorts


Good morning, time for a new challenge at Allsorts where Donna would like us to use Stencils. Prizes are very fittingly an assortment of stencils.

Another using Lavinia's new Loomweavers collection, the skirts and bodies are quite addictive, more so than I expected and I found myself stamping lots onto DP offcuts to mix and match. Stamped the focal elements, coloured and paper pieced the skirt and bodice and stencilled the wall. Cut it Up would like Critters and of course a die cut (base card) and Animals for Craft Rocket.

Above a very sweet pair of little ones, a recent'ish Andy Skinner release which I couldn't resist, as is my norm I made several from the stamps in this purchase so had them ready (just in case). This one called Imagination, stamped, coloured with Zig Clean Colour pens, stencilling for the wall (different one to wall above!) and a few Lavinia flowers and leaves to built the scene.

There's a new kid on the block, this is Aurora 15.1 hh, a four year old Pinto filly, (the black marks on her withers are shadow from the tree, not part of her!) recently covered so hopefully excitement next Spring with a little one! The boys rather enjoy a new girl about the place.

26 comments:

Lisa said...

The paper‑pieced Loomweavers skirt looks fantastic against the stenciled wall, and your mix‑and‑match DP offcuts give the figure such personality; the sweet Andy Skinner critters on the second card are colored beautifully with Zig pens, and the added Lavinia florals make the whole scene feel warm and imaginative.

Gail L said...

What fun stamps!
I've been to a few brick and mortar stores on my travels and have not seen those!
Hi Aurora!

Wendy L said...

Wonderful cards Brenda and an adorable new pony. Xxx

Linby said...

Fabulous card with the new collection, love the colours. A sweet AS card which looks lovely combined with the Lavinia flowers. Pretty new horse too!

meg said...

Beautiful makes Brenda, a great scene as you look across the three panels I could imagine your critters creating the dress.

Aquarius said...

Two lovely projects using stencils for the current theme.

Ellibelle said...

Two beautiful creations Brenda. I can imagine how much fun those loomweaver collection stamps are. I must resist as I still have several un-inked Lavinia (and other) stamps! And really loving the Andy Skinner stamp! May need to add that one to my wishlist.
Aurora is gorgeous and a new little one next spring sounds exciting!

crafty-stamper said...

Both beautiful cards, love all the stamps and stencilled walls, gorgeous Aurora and Andy Skinner stamp.
Carol x

Liz said...

Two super creations, Brenda. My favourite is the first great design using your Lavinia stamps. Love the New Kid on the Block….. beautiful.
Liz xx

Chris said...

You're getting plenty of use from those lovely new Lavinia stamps Brenda, fabulous triptych design and the brick wall stencil makes the perfect backdrop.
The second card is sweet and beautiful. that's such a lovely stamp.
Beautiful new addition to the 'family' I'm sure Aurora will be happy and very well cared for in her new home. Fingers crossed for a little one next spring.
xx

HilaryJane said...

What lovely cards today. I can't choose between them xx

Donna said...

Fabulous tri-fold card, great images and background design, your second card is a darling image, beautifully colored and with another of your fabulous backgrounds!

Lynne said...

Your first card is amazing Brenda, so much work gone into it and such a sweet little scene for the second.

Sarn said...

WOW - your triptych card is totally amazing. Lovely sewing scenes.
The Andy Skinner card is also lovely.
And just look at how pretty Aurora is. xxx

LesleyG said...

Love both cards, beautiful busy sewing workshop, and adorable children. I expect the new filly is being adored by all! xxx

EmmaT said...

Gorgeous loomweavers card

KarinsArtScrap said...

beautiful tri fold tag card and atc and gorgeous horse Brenda.........gr karin

Sarah said...

Fab makes Brenda, the fairy wings on the coat hanger made me smile as did the little fellas cowboy boots. The star of the show has to be Aurora, what a gorgeous girl, she has beautiful colouring. What was the stallion...do tell!! xx

Craftyfield said...

Your gorgeous triptych is tempting me into getting some of the Loomweavers collection Brenda... and also Andy's Imagination stamp, such a cute image! x

Gerrina said...

Love both, but the stencelling with the AS kids is stunning!
She (the horse) looks curious and alert...) Hugs, Gerrina

My name is Erika. said...

I am still loving the raccoons. What fun stamps. I love the one stamping on the spool of thread. And welcome Aurora. That would be great to have a little one next spring too. How many horses do you have? Happy new week. Hope it's a little bit cooler for you. hugs-Erika

Cynthia said...

Adorable projects, Brenda. The little coons are so sweet and I love the Andy Skinner cuties!

Alyson Mayo said...

How pretty and I love the design! Thanks for sharing with us at Cut It Up :)

Greta said...

Aurora is beautiful! My dad's favorite animal was a colt. Love your projects! The first one is beautiful and fun while the 2nd is so sweet! Hope you're doing well, Brenda.

kiwimeskreations said...

Beautiful, whimsical makes Brenda - love them.
What a beautiful horse Aurora is - looking forward to seeing the colouring on her foal
Blessings
Maxine

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

The loomweavers are definitely a new set to me and again what a trio treat you display for us another magical scene with so many details to absorb. The Andy Skinner image is fantastic another set I am avoiding, it's so hard to resist.
Aurora is a beauty, I'm sure the boys will be strutting their stuff to win her favour.
Happy creative weekend & Thank you for the heads up regarding Allsorts Hugs Tracey x