Monday 7 July 2014

Dogs and dances


Golden Retriever GG0059 and Flourish die PPRS D045

It's time for a new challenge at FlonzCraft Vintage Stamping Challenges where Viv has chosen the them eof Face the Music and Dance and as always there is a chance to win $20 stamps of your choice from FlonzCraft. And as it's Monday I also have my Prickly Pear and Nicecrane DT shares.

The top one for Prickly Pear uses the lovely Golden Retriever which I have lightly coloured with watercolour pencils........as we all know I don't do colouring in too well so kept it simple........some DP from stash and a flourish using a new die from PPRS.


For my first FlonzCraft card I used some of the brand new Design Papers together with the Tango Dance couple paper piecing the ladies dress with the reverse of the floral DP, some punched flowers and Prickly Pear flourish, the same one as in the above card.


And this is my take on a Victorian Dance Card, I am not totally convinced the couple above fit into the same era but there is a waltz in there so with a bit of artistic licence I am linking the two.

I created an aperture in a panel which I also embossed and then rubbed with gilding wax and placed a FlonzCraft image into the aperture. I printed the dance list on the computer and stamped around the edges with a FlonzCraft Baroque corner and finished with some liquid pearls, tassel and beads.

I hope you all have a good week.

45 comments:

Jaya Raghuvanshi said...

Lovely cards Brenda! The first card is so beautiful! I love it ..more so because it reminds me of the most beautiful times of my life:) All the creations are fabulous like always.. Your style is really classic!

Sue said...

These are gorgeous Brenda. I love the images and detailing on each. I especially love the soft colours on your first card.
Take care, Sue xx

Stamps and Paper said...

Two fabulous makes Brenda but my favourite has to be the lovely golden lab...

Anne

Larisa said...

very cute cards! I love the dog image :) And the flowerish elements are so adorable in both projects!! Great job!

ellyscard creatief said...

Beautiful cards Brenda. Love the embossings on your creations.
Gr Elly

Eva Olmo said...

Gorgeus Brenda!

Eret said...

Fabulous cards, Brenda. Specially the first card. I love this adorable stamp and your beautiful coloring. Button embellishments are super on it.
Hugs,
Eret

aussie aNNie said...

Brenda these are just stunning, love these cards. xxx
♥aNNie The Journey is the Start

Astrid Maclean said...

Fantastic cards here again Brenda, you are just always so creative, love them!!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

I love your victorian dance card, is very romantic

mags said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda.
Mags
x

Viv said...

Gorgeous projects as usual from you Brenda! Thanks for the gorgeous inspirational pieces for my challenge.
(Let's hope we spend the money wisely!!) YNWA xxx

Sharon said...

Both are fabulous Brenda. I love the retriever and love how you have coloured him.
The dancers are gorgeous and the card is beautifully designed.
Enjoy the rest of your week.
Hugs Sharon. x

rachel said...

wonderful makes today Brenda - great layering - wonderful xx

Marianne said...

Very beautiful cards and ofcourse my fav is the golden retriever ;-)
xxx Marianne

Bad Kitty said...

amazing cards Brenda

Berina RGA said...

wow!!! gorgeous cards Brenda... love them... beautiful flourish..
-Berina
Moxie Craftie

Maureen R said...

Lovely doggie card. The added bead dangles are perfect.
The dance cards are awesome as well.

Jacee said...

Beautiful work Brenda, you never cease to amaze me!
Hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

KandA said...

These are fabulous Brenda - I especially love the dog with your wonderful colouring xx

Lau W said...

Oh wow i love very much the first card, superb !
And the others are very petty, very elegant !
xxx

Rene' said...

Your card is Beautiful Brenda! Love the coloring!!

ALI said...

Fabulous cards today Brenda!

Debbie said...

Hiya Bren.
I am the Debbie that said if my Advent Calender did not fit in with this weeks theme, please feel free to remove my link, if it;s ok then Happy Days. Debbiex

Sarah said...

These are wonderful Brenda, love the idea of a dance card, bet there aren't too many of those seen in a night club these days!! Actually, are they stilled called night clubs!? Must ask the grumpy teenager!! xx

Desire Fourie said...

Brenda once again there is so much eye candy here with your gorgeous creations. Judt adore the elegant ladies and of course the doggie steals the show.
Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

Lorraine said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda.
Lorraine x

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Once again you've been very creative. Fantastic cards. Love the doggy :)

Andreja said...

WoW Brenda, what a pretty cards you made :-))
Hugs, Andreja

Tracy said...

Ooo I love the idea of a victorian dance card, how creative. I've never seen a handmade one before. Gorgeous makes today Brenda.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

stampingbowd said...

Gorgeous cards! So beautiful! I love the soft coloring on the dog and pretty button embellishments. LOVE the dancers on your second card! Pretty fibers on your last card! I have some similar to the one you used to edge your oval, I need to break mine out!

Jackie said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda, but the dog is my favourite :o)
Jackie xx

Inkypinkydelights said...

Lovely cards Brenda. Judy x

Gerrina said...

Three beautiful cards again! The dog-card is stunning; such great colourring! Like the dance-card;such a fun idea! Hugs, Gerrina

scrappymo! said...

Another set of wonderful cards...as always.
The retriever is my fave...the colouring is awesome and I love the button treatment.

Pat said...

Beautiful cards Brenda, I especially like the paper piecing on the dress of the dancing couple.

Pat xx

Unknown said...

Your cards are just gorgeous Brenda! Hope all is well with you.

Karen Petitt said...

Apologies for being so late Brenda. I have been scratching my head about an entry for the Face the Music and Dance when I remembered I have some La Blanche ladies and one of those is holding a 'dance' card. I planned to make a larger dance card - rats there goes that idea lol! Will have to think of something wonderful and different now lol!
All of these are wonderful - the dog stamp is really cute and reminds me of Buddy! Hope you are okay, sending you gentle hugs Karen xx

Judith said...

Hi Brenda - I'm doing my catchups after my recent absences whoops! I just love that retriever image - the soft colours are gorgeous and your other cards are so pretty - I love the vintage style hugs judith x

coldwaters2 said...

Wow Brenda this selection is awesome each one designed so beautifully I absolutely adore the top one, superb creations, hope you are well
hugs
lorraine x

Rhonda Miller said...

These are all fabulous. I really like that image of the dog.

Becky said...

Both of these are beautiful Brenda.

Annmaree of Oz said...

Beautiful golden retriever card, I love the golden brown colouring with the buttons!

Love the vintage dancers, gorgeous papers, and amazing dance-card too! I think it's fabulous!

You're so talented!

Anonymous said...

Wow Brenda,
wonderful cards! Love the dancers card <3
Hugs,
Daniela

Donna Ellis said...

what a great idea to create the old "dance card" with your vintage cards. Even the dog card looks like it is dancing with the flourishes, Brenda. Hope you are doing well - I am thinking of you. hugs, de