Morning all, it's mid way time at We Love Stamping with our seasonal theme is Shades of Autumn. We have two prizes of stamps and stencil from Sweet Poppy.
The spin tool came out for this one to build the wreath using Lavinia Oak Leaves, Squirrel and Birds plus a few mini worker stamps. The word is AALL and Create and leaves coloured with Gansia Tambi metallic pains and a touch of red Zig pen dragged out with the watercolours, irl there is actually some nice shine and sparkle. I've selected Bird, Brown and Leaves as my three for Pick 3 challenge and Add an Animal at Cards4Galz and another one for Ellies Garden Party as I know she has Squirrels in her garden!
My share for the current Snippets Playground challenge, all flowers, leaves and sentiment tag were cut from a little pile of card left over from apertures cut for a bundle of similar design RSPCA animal cards. The dies are a mixture of Sizzix and Amazon and the DL frame a really old set of which I have absolutely no idea of the make.
Although I tend to stamp most cards, this batch uses stickers which Miss Di suggested (thanks Di, they are perfect) and my subsequent find was some beautiful Retrievers and Horses at Amazon which are fully trimmed and a decent size for a 7x7 card (one below). I leave most without a sentiment which allows more flexibility of use.
I get so much pleasure from making donation cards for the RSPCA and although many are Animal themed, they always tell me Fairies and rural scenic ones are equally popular. Selling at £3.50 - £5.00 each the few hundred I give over the year bring in a few pennies for their much needed work. Last week I delivered 80 Christmas cards made over the year, some individual, some in packs of four. I'm currently working on new ones with some rather stylish Lavinia Hares (watch this space) and will drop a few over to them shortly.
29 comments:
very beautiful cards Brenda and that dog card is so cute.............gr karin
Your squirrel card is a beauty for autumn.
Loving the floral card you’ve submitted as homework to the Snippets Playground - thank you.
And finally - what a super card for the RSPCA. Bound to sell well. Xxx
A delightful wreath for autumn and well done for sourcing some lovely animal themed stickers too.
3 cards, 3 completely different styles but all beautifully made as usual Brenda. x
Your choice of stamps and colours on the autumnal card are beautiful, great use of your snippets on the floral card and love the mother and pups
Beautiful card and tag , love the squirrel in the acorn wreath and the cute mother and pups.
Carol x
A gorgeous wreath and love the little squirrel and bird inside it. A pretty arrangement and colours on your card using snippets. I can see why the last image appealed to you and obviously will for the RSPCA too.
Beautiful cards Brenda, I love the Autumn wreath in such beautiful colours and the cute squirrel.
Pat xx
A gorgeous Autumn wreath, lovely delicate colours and pretty floral die cuts and a delightful image on your donation card, who wouldn't fall in love with those beautiful dogs.
xx
You know I love your stamped wreaths, and this autumn one is gorgeous. And it's also nice to see some -not so-autumn colors too. I love the pups in the last one. How is Flora doing? I hope she's all adjusted in now. hugs-Erika
Absolutely gorgeous Autumn themed card, Thanks for joining us at The Pick 3 Challenge, and we hope you'll play again soon.
Donna xx
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Your autumn wreath is absolutely beautiful, and I love how the oak leaves create such a rich seasonal frame for the sweet squirrel and birds. The metallic coloring and touches of sparkle sound gorgeous, and the warm autumn palette brings everything together perfectly. I also admire the wonderful work you do creating donation cards for the RSPCA, and it is easy to see why your animal-themed designs are so popular.
They are all gorgeous Branda - as always. The RSPCA must be so grateful for your donations - what a great way to raise money for a fabulous charity.
Lorraine x
Fabulous autumnal wreath card and two lovely cards as well;-))m
Beautiful collection of cards, I always like your cards made with the spin tool, this one is darling, your Snippets card is darling, like the pastel colors and the stenciling on the card and envelope, your dog card is darling and great cause to donate to!
Lovely cards today Brenda. I bet the shine on the first one is realy special in real life. I am very impressed that ou are able to give 80 cards to charity at one go. Wish i was that prolific in the card making department xx
I love the wreath full of Autumn loveliness and the slimline with the flowers is so very pretty, and the water colour look of the dogs is gorgeous..
luv CHRISSYxx
A beautiful collection of cards, Brenda. I especially love your autumnal wreath.
Liz xx
A gorgeous wreath Brenda. We are currently being terrorised by flying squirrels as we ride down the track!! Wills is not a big fan. If it's not squirrels it's the pheasants!! The RSPCA are going to appreciate your other lovelies too. I box up my cards and send them to Munchkins Shetland charity in Sidmouth. I must pay them a visit one day xx
A wonderful collection of creations Brenda, and well done for supporting the RSPCA xxx
3 truly beautiful cards Brenda and so nice that you give a lot to the RSPCA which l am sure are so greatly thankful, l love your wreath gorgeous colours and the acorns and adorable squirrel, gorgeous floral card and the style and also like the pups they are just co cute x
What a super collection of cards to feast the eyes upon today
Kathyk
I love your beautiful wreath card Brenda, the perfect setting for your little squirrel. Goodness your snippet card is just so so pretty and I love all the texture in your bow. Isn't it great to have somewhere for your beautiful cards to go and they are raising much needed funds too. Your doggy card is just so gorgeous!
That is a lovely wreath and also a wonderful autumn card. You've obviously been busy as the others are nice too. Thanks for sharing at cardz4galz, Johanna DT
Gorgeous oak leave wreath, fabulous set of cards
What a gorgeous selection of cards, Brenda.
Love the colours on your wreath, and that squizzer really made me smile. Your floral card is beautiful, as are those cute pups. I'm a sucker for a doggy card and I think its fabulous that you donate some cards to the RSPCA xxx
Three wonderful creations Brenda, not sure I could pick a favorite. I do always admire your work with the spinning tool and of course I love that sweet squirrel. They are so busy in my garden this time of the year! How wonderful that your donation cards are so well received and bring in a great, much needed amount of money for the animal welfare. Happy to see you sharing at my Garden Party too!
Wonderful Autumn wreath, beautiful floral card and the sweetest puppydog card! Love them all!
A gorgeous Autumnal wreath with lovely squirrel. The floral die cut card is so pretty and the framing of the puppies is lovely. Avril xx
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