Sunday, 4 October 2026

A tad spooky


Morning all, we have a new challenge starting today at We Love Stamping and our very seasonal theme is Shades of Autumn, no guessing who selected that one! We have two prizes of stamps and stencil from Sweet Poppy.

Above a (rather busy) Autumnal scene using stamps from the new (at least new until later this month!) Lavinia Midnight Coven release along with a few older stamps including Acorn Abode with the little Mouse sitting on it. Brayerd background, all stamped with Versafine Clair plus a bit of shading using DI's. The theme at Crafty Calendar is Autumn/Halloween, also Lost Coast, Two Old Bats and Crafty Animals.


There had to be an Autumn wreath, created on the spin tool stamped onto an inky background, all elements in the wreath are Lavinia inked with inks and ecoline pens, the sentiment from a set sent by a crafty friend and have to confess I don't have the package any more so not sure of the make. Entering this one at the Autumn themes at Colourful Options, Colour Hues, Try it on Tuesday and another for Sweet Stampin'.


With all thew family activity I'm a couple of days late with my share for the Card Chain Challenge, above what I sent to Linda in Minnesota following the colour options along with stencil (this one was very kindly sent to me by a CCC friend who knows how much I love Poppies) and tone on tone ink blending. I received a card with an adorable Hedgie from Alice in Austria.

38 comments:

Sarn said...

Such a striking and wonderfully autumnal scene on your first card, and I love the wreath on your second card. Autumn is a fabulous season. xxx

The CCC card is beautiful too. Great stencilling xxx

Aquarius said...

Loving the spooky feel of the first card and the two leafy/floral ones are beautiful as well

kiwimeskreations said...

What wonderful cards Brenda - your autumnal wreath is so striking, and I do love the sentiment there. The Card Chain card is sooo pretty with the tone on tone stenciling, and again a beautiful sentiment
Blessings
Maxine

Sandra H said...

So pretty Brenda the scene on your 1st card is breathtaking, love your wreath with its stunning autumn colours and the leaves 🍁 xx

Craftyfield said...

More Lavinia goodness!! Brilliant scenes as always. Your floral card is very pretty too, Brenda. x

Lynne said...

I love your Autumnal cards Brenda and that little acorn house is so cute. Beautiful colours for the poppy card too.

Janette said...

I just sat for a moment to have a good look at the first card Brenda, its so interesting to see just how much is on there, next one up is just beautiful, the sentiment verse made me think its lovely and last but not least is just so pretty, lovely set of cards. xx

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful Autumn cards and love all the stamps, beautiful stencilled poppies too and sentiment too.
Carol x

pinky said...

That spooky scene is just brilliant Brenda, love it. Your wreath card is super pretty and the yellow background makes it all so warm and comforting. You have received a very nice card from your friend with the stencilled poppies. Lovely.

meg said...

A wonderful slightly spooky card with the adorable scorn house,then a stunning autumnal wreath and the beautiful poppy card

EmmaT said...

Gorgeous selection, do love the autumnal wreath

Makira said...

These are all beautiful! I particularily like the crows & scarecrow. Your layering & shading is spot on perfect. Thank you for playing with us at the Coloful Options Challenge. Have a great week! Cheers, Makira

Chris said...

Three beautiful cards Brenda, the autumn wreath is gorgeous, lovely bright stencilled poppies and a magical Lavinia scene in beautiful autumnal colours- that headless scarecrow is definitely menacing!
xx

Chris said...

Just popped back to thank you for sharing your beautiful cards at Crafty Calendar and Sweet Stampin' Challenges. x

Mrs.B said...

Love the little 'spooky' woodland scene Brenda, that little mouse really looks scared!
The Autumn wreath is gorgeous in those warm tones and I love the sentiment and design on the poppy card. Avril xx

Inkyfingers said...

A trio of beauties here, Brenda. You create such fun scenes and I love the colour choices you make. The autum wreath is my favourite this time round.
Hope you are well,
Hugs,
Carol x

Denise Bryant said...

Wonderful cards! The first one really caught my eye with that fabulous scene!

My name is Erika. said...

Your autumn themed pieces are real beauties Brenda. And I LOVE that quote on your autumn wreath, I haven't seen it before,which is a good thing since if I saw it to buy I would probably have to. Smile. Happy new week to you. hugs-Erika

KarinsArtScrap said...

fantastic and very beautiful cards Brenda...............gr karin

LesleyG said...

Wow what wonderful cards! xxx

Mervi said...

Stunning cards all three, fabulous sentiments.

Diane said...

Beautiful and fabulous cards!!
Thank you for joining our challenge at Colorful Options and Two Old Bats!
Diane CO DT, TOB Co-Owner
{Nellies Nest}

Linby said...

A lovely atmospheric autumnal scene. Beautiful wreath and of course pretty poppies are so sweet.

My name is Erika. said...

I'm very good at missing how you enter Try It on Tuesday. Naughty me. Thanks for joining us Brenda. hugs again-Erika

Claudia's kaartjes said...

Wat heb jij een mooie kaart gemaakt, zeg. Echt tof!!! Leuk dat je meedoet met onze challenge bij Girlz Creative: Splash it with Color!
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Creative Hugs & Happy Crafting!

Claudia
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Donna said...

Beautiful Autumn cards and your card chain card is stunning , beautiful stenciling and sentiment.

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Thanks so much for the beautiful poppy card, Brenda!! Such a beauty, as are your other two cards!! You did a fabulous job with the CCC colors and with fall colors on the other cards!!

Stef Perry said...

Both autumnal cards are beautiful. I love the wreath with all the delicate details of leaves, pinecones and acorns. The sentiment is fabulous as well. Thank you so much for joining us at Color Hues!

Dotty Jo said...

A stunning selection! Love how you used the colours for your CCC creation. I was so excited to play the colour palette and then went off in a totally different direction for my card to Joanne. Thanks for being a link in our chain of friendship and creativity. Jo x

Dotty Jo said...

BTW, it's Gothic Christmas over at Christmas Kickstart this month... I think it might be your sort of theme? Jo x

Pat said...

Three beautiful cards Brenda, I love your Spooky Halloween card, so many great images on display.

Pat xx

Sarah said...

Beautiful autumnal cards Brenda, such super colours. We had leaves blowing off the trees today so it's definitely here. Such a pretty pink and green card too. xx

HilaryJane said...

I do hope you enjoyed your special weekend of events. Your cards are great. I love those colours on your CCC card xx

Kathy said...

What a beautiful set of cards Brenda, The Autumn was is a stunner, but the CCC colourway is such a lovely reminder of Summer (which I hate to let go) - it's just so pretty and works beautifully on your wreath

creationsnz said...

You've been very creative with such gorgeous makes! CarolG

Lisa said...

What a fun seasonal creation! I love the wonderful mix of autumn charm and spooky elements, and the rich fall colors bring everything together beautifully. The details add so much character to the design, and the overall composition captures that perfect balance between festive Halloween fun and the beauty of the autumn season.

Mrs.B said...

Just popped back to say Thanks for sharing with us at Try it on Tuesday.
Avril x

Mia said...

Beautiful autumn, lovely cards! Thank you for entering our challenge at Try it on Tuesday. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Regards,
Mia
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