Saturday 11 February 2017

Hearts and Flowers



Good morning Peeps, it's time for our new challenge at Allsorts and this week I have selected a theme with a romantic element as we are close to Valentines Day, it's 'Hearts and/or Flowers'. Our sponsor this week is Marianne Designs

This is another of my Chocolate Baroque samples, my starting place was a nice inky background using Brushos which I added liberally and blotted off as I went to achieve a softer finish. I then used a selection of CB stamps to randomly stamp the background with DI's. The CB hearts are stamped onto another Brusho background, this time leaving the colour to dry naturally for a stronger finish and then cut out with TL dies. 

To assemble my card I used a piece of ripped corrugated, honeycomb die cut piece again ripped to give a uneven edge, some twine and flowers and finally the hearts overlapping.

Have a lovely weekend all and please do pop over to the challenge blog to check out the inspiration from my teamies. 

32 comments:

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

This is gorgeous Brenda. The hearts and flowers all co-ordinate so beautifully and I love your colour palette. Your background is wonderful and works so well with all the other elements on your card. Crafty hugs, Sandra x

aussie aNNie said...

Fabulous card and design B, love the CB stamp, may have to check that one out.xx{aNNie}

Wendy L said...

Super card Brenda, xxx

Craftyfield said...

Just gorgeous Brenda! The background, the flower embellishments, die-cuts and corrugated cardboard everything comes together beautifully. Hope you have a nice weekend. xx

Tracy said...

Hi Brenda
This is gorgeous, beautiful colours and background and I love the design.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Mervi said...

Gorgeous card Brenda, beautiful and lovely;-))m

Judith said...

Gorgeous Brenda - i love the soft effect you have created on this one - so pretty hugs Judith x

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Wow fabulous card

KarinsArtScrap said...

gorgeous and so elegant
Gr Karin

Babs said...

So gorgeous and very creative, the colours are so beautiful, love the stamped hearts and your little decoration on top.

Hugs Babs x

Astrid Maclean said...

Fabulous Brenda, love the textures and a wonderful vibrant colour combo!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Oh Brenda, this card is just amazing, so romantic, vibrant and soft!!! Pinned
https://it.pinterest.com/pin/534802524486905498/
Fabulous use of the CB stamps, great textures and colours, and these hearts really pop out from the fabulous background!! You are always so inspiring!!
Good morning to you, have a lovely day!
Hugs!

NygaardSkødt said...

That's a lovely card. I like the combination of rough and romantic.

Helen said...

Gorgeous card! Hope you're not feeling too bad. Take care.

Pat said...

This is just stunning Brenda, the colours are fabulous, the hearts are beautiful, the embellishments gorgeous, all go to make a fantastic card. Enjoy the weekend.

Pat xx

ALI said...

Such talent Brenda, beautifully designed.

ellyscard creatief said...

Beautiful card Brenda.

Viv said...

GORGEOUS! xx

KandA said...

Another beautiful card Brenda. Love the colour combo you used for this and the addition of the corrugated card really sets it all off xx

Robin said...

Just GORGEOUS! I love the affect you achieved with the Brushos! The hearts and dies are fabulous!! Lots of love and prayers your way! Hugs, Robin

cuilliesocks said...

Your card is gorgeous Brenda, beautifully designed and coloured, I love your heart with the lovely stamping. Hope you are keeping as well as you can and taking things easy, Kate x

Crafting Queen said...

Great card, love the textures and the colours. Have a great weekend.

Fikreta said...

Dear Brenda this is gorgeous!

hugs, Ŧĭƙĭ
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Kathleen said...

Really beautiful card Brenda, fantastic colours and background, wonderful design.

Kath x

Barb said...

My Goodness Brenda this really is beautiful. Great colours and wonderful design. Barbxx

Unknown said...

This is so gorgeous! Love the colours and flowers!
Lucy x

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous Brenda I love this one too love the Brusho background and texture
Carol x

Gerrina said...

So beautiful! Love the combi with the carton and all the colours! Hugs, Gerrina

Sarah said...

This is a stunner Brenda, I thought the background was backing paper...it's incredible!! Such pretty colours xx

Mrs.B said...

Gorgeous card Brenda, love the colour combo and that wonderful background.
Avril xx

Berina RGA said...

Such a pretty card Brenda!! Love the layers you have added! Beautiful mix of colors!

Greta said...

Sorry I've gotten behind in blog reading & sorry you've been in the hospital again. Your card is so artistic & beautiful, Brenda!