Good morning, time for a new challenge at Allsorts where I'm your host and my chosen theme is 'All Creatures Great and Small'. There are two lovely prizes of Lavinia Stamps.
Short post, icing on the cake this week, hubby had emergency surgery after routine cataract surgery went wrong and I have ocular shingles so not feeling on top of the World.
Card below made weeks ago for this challenge and above one of the few made with the new Lavinia Midnight Coven release. Not usually into Halloween but do rather like these and want to play more. Linking to the Animals theme at Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers.
Entering the above at Alphabet Challenge I for Insects (Bees) and As You Like It Wild Animals, love to watch the antics of the many grey and black garden Squirrels and Just Add Ink colour palette.
Sorry no visits, done a few short ones for DT commitments but do hope to get round to everyone soon.
Oh NO Brenda. What awful news on the health front for both you AND your husband. Looked up ocular shingles and it sounds extremely uncomfortable. I wish you and your hubby a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteYour scenic card with the Lavinia stamps is gorgeous, as always.
Big hugs going your way,
Sarn xxx
Gorgeous animals Brenda. Wishing you well xx
ReplyDeleteTwo beauties Brenda,sorry to read that both you and hubby are having problems with your eyes,sending best wishes for a speedy recovery to you both xx
ReplyDeleteLove the colours on your Halloween scene card, great use of the new stamps. Your scenic card with the different layers looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYour layered scenic design has such lovely depth, and the rich colors and thoughtful placement of the Lavinia elements make your creature themed card feel magical and full of atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteNot a good week for you and hubby, hope he is recovering well after the surgery and there's no lasting damage to his vision. Ocular shingles is no fun either, hope your eyes are not too sore and the virus doesn't linger too long.
ReplyDeleteBoth your cards are gorgeous, can't decide which I like best, they are both so magical.
Look after yourself and rest those poorly eyes!
xx
Good grief, what is life going to throw at you next 😢, I hope you both recover quickly, how awful for you. Please don’t even think about commenting, we all understand and don’t expect you to do extra work, your beautiful cards are enough. Take care xxx
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful scenes you created here Brenda, they are always a joy to see. Love the new Lavinia release!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that both you and hubby have been in the wars, and not what you needed on top of your recent surgery Brenda. I do hope you are both on the mend soon. I love both your wonderful cards featuring the new Lavinia stamps and although Halloween is not my thing the mix of stamps is beautiful and your background scenes are terrific. The Lavinia silhouette animals and foliage stamps are alwasy my favourites. Thank you so much for asking me to be the GD this time with this lovely theme. x
ReplyDeleteHoping next week will be a better one for you and your husband. Like your fun fold scenes, so many fabulous details on both!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that you have both been under the weather. Both your projects are wonderful, as always
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards B! Sending get well wishes to both you and E for a full recovery - both sound nasty. I've had herpes across a cornea and its parting gift was corneal scarring - let's hope you escape that.
ReplyDeleteMuch love, Di xx
Two absolutely stunning creations Brenda your first card and the colours with the images is beautiful with so much going on in 3 parts and your 2nd card the colours and scene again stunning, So sorry for you both wishing you both a speedy recovery sending hugs xx
ReplyDelete2 very beautiful cards you have made Brenda,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,gr karin
ReplyDeleteI am not into Halloween either but these stamps are so detailed and beautiful more than scary! Your triptych is fabulous, Brenda, and your second card wonderfully whimsical.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are both healing well. x
You are the bravest person I know Brenda and you will both get through this. Sending lots of hugs. I absolutely love your makes today. That witch card is brilliant, like a storyboard for sure. And your forest scene is just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAwww Brenda I aam sorry to read this, if its not one thing its the other and it gets so tiring. I hope you will both be much better very soon.
ReplyDeleteI love the creations you made, the halloween one is a real favourite, the shading is fabulous. xx
A lovely card with lots of interest and colours. I hope hubby is on the mend. Thanks for joining AYLI challenge. Elaine
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a tough week Brenda. Sending wishes that everyone gets better and back to themselves soon. Your scenes are gorgeous. Fall is definitely in the air at my house so both of these are just perfect for the weather. :) hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteLots of creatures on these two beautiful projects. So sorry to hear that you and your husband are both in the wars at present - the last thing you needed. Sending positive vibes
ReplyDeleteTwo brilliant cards Brenda. The top one is my favourite with all the gorgeous details against the black surrounds.
ReplyDeleteWow Brenda! I love the gorgeous scene you've created on your card using our colour palette. Such an arty vibe. I hope that you have a much better week. Thanks for joining in with us at Just Add Ink.
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful cards using the lovely Lavinia stamps, Brenda. Hope you and your hubby feel much better soon.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
Sending best wishes to you and hubby for a speedy recovery, Brenda. Your woodland scene card with the animals is just charming and I love that you joined in with us at the Alphabet Challenge so that we could all enjoy it! Nancy J :o)
ReplyDeleteOh Brenda - Ocular Shingles sounds terrible - on top of Hubby's experience. You are really in the wars!! Do hope you both recover quickly.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, as ever, especially the triptych.
Blessings
Maxine
Oh no.. really bad news.. so sorry for that, Brenda!
ReplyDeleteYour creations are so wonderful!!!
Conny
You have created such wonderful scens on these cards. Both are fantastic. I am so sorry to hear about both your and your hubby's eye issues. How painful and frustrating for you both. I hope the emergency surgery was successful xx
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your husband rapid recoveries!
ReplyDeleteLove the first creation, Halloween is my thing!
The second one is eye catching with the red!
Oh Brenda I am so sorry to read this, all the best for you and your husband.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful, I love your art.
Hugs
Anke
Oh my goodness--life is certainly not fair! Hope you're both better soon. I'm not much for Halloween, but your first project is wonderfully magical! Beautiful 2nd one, too!
ReplyDeleteOh, Brenda, I'm sending lots of love to you and your hubby. I do hope things improve. Your cards are lovely, and have that touch of 'Brenda magic' as always. Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteA beautiful scene created with stamps. Adorable escapades of the animals. Thanks for sharing with us at Alphabet Challenges for Insects. Caz. DT.
ReplyDeleteYour card is simply amazing, inside and out. I'm in awe looking at all the details - so many different colours, so many motifs, so many layers. I like how everything comes together so nicely, and I can't imagine how long it took you to create this magical world. Thanks for joining the Alphabet challenge and sorry for the belated visit.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Veronika
Wonderful Halloween card! Love the trifold design.
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