Sunday, 6 September 2026

Harmony and Reindeer Games and CCC share


Morning all, we have a new challenge starting today at We Love Stamping where the theme of Tress and Leaves has been selected by Emma. Our lovely prizes are a $30 store voucher from Taylored Expressions and a Penny Black stamp set and stencil from Buddly Crafts.

Above a wreath made on the spin tool using some older Penny Black stamps Natures Gifts and Just Looking, various Versafine Clair inks and a little colouring to create an Autumnal feel using Zig Clean Colour pens. The word in the middle is Lavinia. Entering under A/G at Penny Black Saturday and Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers L for Leaves and Ellies Garden Party 20.


A very simple scene as the two Penny Black stamps Restful and Snowy Village did most of the work. For the background a mixture of Pan Pastels and DI's and sentiment stamp which is also PB. Entering Krafty Chicks Birthday.


Finally one for Christmas Kickstart Reindeer Games, my Lavinia Reindeer is a pretty serious chaps so not really playing any games although the way he's eying up those Fairy Catkins he's perhaps planning tugging them down? Entering at Simon Say's Wednesday Stamp It, Girlz Creative Christmas and Peace on Earth.


Just realised with all that's been going on the last week I totally forgot to shard my Card Chain Challenge card, it went to Dagmara in Poland, following the colour palette of pewter, stone and sand along with Mice from the options. I received a really lovely card from Majda in Slovenia.

Thankfully my ocular shingles seems to have settled a little and less painful last few days. Hubby's surgery to rectify what went amiss in what should have been a routine cataract procedure was done very swiftly the following day although had to be followed by a further one yesterday, bonus was whilst he was under they did the cataract in the other eye as well, so fingers crossed all now dealt with.

31 comments:

Craftyfield said...

All beautiful cards, Brenda! Both Penny Black and Lavinia stamps are so perfect for scenes!
Glad your and your hubby's eyesight is on the mend. x

Sarn said...

The spin tool card and the PB trees card are both beautiful autumnal makes.
Love the framed Reindeer and your lovely Lavinia Harmony card for the CCC. Great work.

Glad to hear E is all sorted. Wishing you both a good recovery and delighted to hear you’re feeling a bit better. xxx

KarinsArtScrap said...

these cards are all very beautiful Brenda, ..............gr karin

Lynne said...

All your cards are fabulous Brenda. I especially love the cas reindeer one. Pleased to hear all is going well on the health side of things.

crafty-stamper said...

All beautiful cards, love the foliage wreath, trees and Lavinia stamps-glad to hear both eyesights are going well.
Carol x

kiwimeskreations said...

Exquisite cards Brenda - you really are a very talented artist!
Glad to hear you and hubby are on the mend
Blessings
Maxine

Sandra H said...

Brenda you create such beautiful cards l love the trees stamps, wreath and reindeer so effective are all your cards, so happy knowing you are both on the mend xx

Chris said...

As always the cards are beautiful, lovely choice of stamps and colours and skilful stamping. Glad you are both improving - hoping for an excellent outcome of Eddy's op!
xx

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Stunning cards, Brenda - love your fall wreath & the two beautiful scenes! Your CCC card was my fave - love the trio of circles & music theme! Glad hubby is sorted and hopefully heals quickly!!

My name is Erika. said...

These cards are really lovely Brenda. You do a great job at variety of layouts. And as always, I love your flower wreaths. Keeping my fingers crossed the hubbies double surgery went well and all works out with his eyesight. hugs-Erika

Donna said...

Fabulous set of cards Brenda. Your wreath card and scenery cards are fabulous along with the card chain card. Thanks for the health update.

Aquarius said...

Three beautiful cards for the various challenges. Pleased to hear that your eye problem is abating somewhat and that they have dealt with your husband's problems as well. Take care both of you

Crafting Queen said...

Wonderful cards Brenda. Sending healing prayers to Eddy and so glad you have some relief. Hugs Anesha

Mrs.B said...

Lovely cards Brenda, Love the PB wreath, it certainly has an Autumn feel to it. Glad to hear things are improving on the medical front.
Avril x

pinky said...

Love your wreath card, the colours are so pretty and definitely harmonious! The scenic card is stunning. You have made it come alive with the birds and gorgeous colours Brenda. The reindeer card really does give off peaceful vibes. Very pretty. Your little fairy and mice card is just so sweet. Love the circles layout. Oh I am so glad the pain is easing up for you and that Eddy's eyes have been sorted, hopefully successfully!!

HilaryJane said...

There is definitely a feeling of changing seasons in your cards today. I particularly like your CCC card. Great use of the colours. i am glad to hear that things are settling down a little for you both xx

Linby said...

Love the rustic feel to your wreath. Great combination of stamps to create a lovely countryside view and such pretty colours too. Lovely framing of the reindeer and a fab card with the Lavinia stamps in the subdued colours which is such a contrast to your usual style. Glad all went well yesterday.

meg said...

So pleased to read that your and hubby's eye problems are improving. A beautiful wreath in lovely colours,a stunning scene using the PB stamps,the colours are glorious. The reindeer scene is so peaceful

Loll said...

Four beautiful cards Brenda. Each one is so special with your design and talent. Thanks so much for entering your reindeer card into Christmas Kickstart #114 - Reindeer Games.

Mervi said...

All cards are fabulous and in harmony. The reindeer one is my fave, haven't start my Cmas cards yet.

Sue from Oregon said...

Oh Brenda, it does seem you have had quite a go of it in your family, and you still managed to make all these pretty cards! Thanks for joining PBSC and take care! 💕Sue Kment

Janette said...

As always Brenda your cards are exceptional, such beautiful work.
Glad to read you are both improving, fingers crossed it will continue. xx

Liz said...

A beautiful collection of cards, Brenda. Glad to hear there is some improvement with your and your hubby’s health issues.
Liz xx

EmmaT said...

Beautiful selection of cards, each one different but equally lovely. Glad both you and hubbies eyes are improving x

Angelnorth said...

Great batch of cards Brendas. Love the autumnal wreath and the silhouette stag is beautifully majestic! I’m sure Dagmara loved her CCC card, those mice could pass themselves off as rats I reckon and she’s definitely a rat fan. Hope things continue to improve for both you and hubby.

Darlene said...

WOW! Awesome cards! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Peace on Earth challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Peace on Earth Co-Owner

Sarah said...

Gorgeous trees Brenda and those mice are adorable. Chasing my tail this week. Connor and Amelia get married on Saturday!! xx

Ellibelle said...

They are all such beautiful cards Brenda. A pretty autumn wreath with the spin tool, wonderful Penny Black tree scene and of course loving the Lavinia makes. The reindeer is definitely deep in thoughts of some reindeer games to play :)
Thanks so much for sharing the beautiful wreath card at my Garden Party!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

More stunning work, love the images and colouring on each one, which are so different on a theme. I'm so happy to hear you're shingles have settled a little, they must have been so painful, still are I guess. Gosh Ted has been through it with his eyes. Let's hope it was all worth it. Great he had the other one done too. x

Gerrina said...

Wow so many inspiration and favorite are the Lavinia ones, especially the one with the mices; so diggerent! Hugs, Gerrina

Donna said...

Fabulous collection of cards! Glad you and hubby are improving!