Friday 3 August 2012

Sneak Peeks



Good morning peeps, thought I would share few of the samples I have made for Stamp Addicts next programs on Create and Craft scheduled for Thursday, 9 August at 11 AM and 6 PM, don't forget to pop a note in your diaries.

I have really enjoyed playing with these stamps and I think the poinsettia one at the top and below has to be my favourite Stamp Addict release this year, it's so versatile and works beautifully with inking or paper piecing, a technique I use quite a lot because it's no secret I can't colour in for toffee.



For the top card I inked direct to stamp using the distress markers and spritzed with water before repeat stamping.

The card above has a background created with dye inks, ink dusters, some masking ans sponsging, then I simply stamped the silhouette stamp and star using black Adirondack dye ink.


My final card for this post uses the poinsettia again, this time paper pieced onto a background created with one of the text stamps that will also be available on show.

Thanks for looking everyone, I'll be back with more shares using the stamps later in the week.

45 comments:

Mummylade said...

brilliant!

Ruth said...

All gorgeous, Brenda. I do love the inking and paperpiecing! Ruth x

Jackie said...

A wonderful selection of cards today Brenda, the first is my favourite but I love them all :o)
Jackie xx

Beryl said...

I think that's the most beautiful poinsettia stamp I've ever seen Brenda - and the direct to stamp marker method suits it perfectly - but then again - so does the paper piecing. Will set box to record (yay - I've got one of those now) so even if I forget on the day I'll still catch it.
Three beautiful cards - thank you for sharing (and the sneak peek).
Beryl xx

Kelly Lloyd said...

These stamps look fab Brenda.
Love your cards too.

Hugs Kelly

Jane said...

Gorgeous work Brenda...they are all fab but my favourite is the first card... Happy Thursday to you,
Jane x

Aud said...

Three lovely cards, like all of them but I think the poinsetta one is my favourite too. Aud x

Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's Creativity said...

Brenda this poinsettia is really gorgeous. your Chrisrtmascard with it is brilliant and very stylish. Love it.
Lovely greet
Marja

Michelle J M said...

Oh these are beautiful Brenda! Love them all especially the poinsettia, it is a classic and elegant card. Michelle x

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said...

3 excellent and striking cards, must be lovely to see your creations on tv, well done. janex

Victoria said...

Great sneaky peeks. I love the background of the Nativity card.

Paula (PEP) said...

I caught my breath when I saw the first poinsettia - the beauty of the classy layering with the elegant outlines & hint of colour just makes this very special indeed. I love the little trio of green gems to accent. The star is what caught my eye in the second - beautifully delicate & the 'pointer' of Christmas. As you say the paper piecing lends itself to the poinsettia beautifully & goodness does it change the character of the card - making the stamp utterly versatile.
Paula (PEP)

Sarah said...

Stunning as always x

Kay Carley said...

Christmas comes around so quickly in the crafting world doesn't it?? Love the classy feeling of the first one Brenda and of course the other two are wonderful. I'm always amazed at how you come up with such totally different looking cards each time. Love Kay xx

Sue said...

stunning cards Brenda. Each one is so beautifully designed.

Sue

Crafting Queen said...

Really great cards.

Marianne said...

Hi Brenda, I can see why you love that new poinsettia stamp so much. The inking directly to stamp methods works wonderful for your CAS and very stylish first card, and I love the brown and aqua of your paper-pieced version.

Jacqui's little piece of England said...

Wow I absolutely love the first card what an exquisite card so well done Brenda

jacqui x

Desire Fourie said...

Loving these beautiful creations. So well designed, everything works together perfectly.
Hugs
Desíre
Doing Life
Digistamps4Joy DT Member
Tammy’s Scrapin Corner DT Member

walchowDesign said...

Great inpsirational Christmas cards, Brenda! Love the non-traditional Christmas poinsettia card.

Stamps and Paper said...

Brenda what fabulous samples...I shall look out for your card on the Stamp Addicts show.

Anne

McCrafty's Cards said...

These are all beautiful Brenda,My favorite has to be the first one, I hope your keeping well and enjoying the Olympic's.
Kevin xx

Lau W said...

Hello Brenda ! Your creations are gorgeous ! Love the poinsettia, so elegant flower ! Love all your cards !
xxx

Lisa Jane said...

oh wow i love the poinsettia .. but my favourite has to be the nativity scene .. its beautiful
Lisa x

Elizabeth Allan said...

You are one creative gal Brenda!

juscrap said...

All gorgeous Brenda!

chillin with Quillin said...

beautiful cards, really love the pointsetta card!!!
Paula

May said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda..
Will be looking out for that show.. Love the poinsettia.. adore the navivity scene Beautiful creations... Hugs May x x x

Esther said...

Hi Brenda - these are gorgeous cards, I popped my samples in the post today and then realised I had completely forgotten to take pics ! Duh ! I was sorry to read of poor Buffy being poorly , take care, Esther xx

An'Jenic G. said...

Such a beautiful card! I love love the flowers. All of your cards are beautiful. AJ

nnalorac said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda, love them all but I do love blues and browns so the last must be my favourite, love the papers.. Carolxx

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards Brenda I really love the first one with the poppies, Clean and Simple floats my boat and day! Might have to steal this LO!! Hope Buffy is comfortable. I haven't had much time for commenting recently so haven't been by in a while, hope you're OK, the swimming sounds great!

Hugs
Brenda

cheryl said...

oh wow Hun these are all stunning cards,the detail and images are just gorgeous,and just love your backgrounds you always create just amazing hugs Cherylxxxx

Laura said...

Wow Brenda all of your cards are lovely! The backgrounds are all beautiful too. Well done!
Laura xx

pinky said...

Wow great work Brenda, stunning cards. I love the background you have created in the second one.

Mervi said...

Hi Brenda,
fab collection of cards, all so beautiful,
still my favourite is the first poinsettias, so elegant.
It was beautiful day, I picked some forest raspberries;-))m

Unknown said...

Love all these cards but you know me and the Cword have to wait until November lol

Teresa - My Crafty Heart said...

Hi Brenda, Oh my word, your cards are so amazing...I love them all but probably my fave is the final poinsettia, the papers are wonderful, love the centre and all the delicious details...Hugs, Teresa xx

Wendy Fraser said...

More stunning creations, love them all. xx

Kat said...

Stunning cards Brenda. I love that poinsettia, I think the first one is probably my favourite. I've set those two programmes to record in case I forget.

Have a lovely weekend.

Take care,

Kat xx

Haddock said...

Like the second one on Bethlehem.... so simple yet so elegant.

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda, love the first one and love the stamp too, I do love the others too especially the Bethlehem one the background is fabulous.
luv
Debby

Lindsay Craftymonster81 said...

Gorgeous christmas cards, the poinsettia image is beautiful and the bethlehem scene looks fabulous
Lindsay xx

Tanya said...

These are amazing as always Brenda, gorgeous modern Christmas cards. That poinsettia is gorgeous. My favourite card is the bethlehem scene, so elegant.

Tags xx

Crafty Loops said...

Ohhhh these are beautiful cards Brenda. That last card is just beautiful, the colour combination is perfect. Lee xx