Saturday 7 February 2015

It's those Brushos yet again



Morning all you crafty Peeps, this week at Allsorts we are getting all romantic with the theme of Love is all Around. We have two lovely sponsors this week, Buttons for Brains and Deedes Designs.

Just to explain my somewhat short or even missing comments on your blogs this week, we continue to have internet problems created by some sort of 'back door attack' on our server, it's all double dutch to me but I do know it's making life frustrating to say the least. As a result we are in the process of having servers changed..............all our internet, web site and mail comes via the office so it's not a quick fix and nothing moves quickly, but I am assured all should be resolved within the next week or so.............which at the moment sounds like forever away.

Onto my Allsorts card and it's another inky one from me or should I say Brusho's yet again, I had a heavy weekend of them a few weeks ago trying out different ways to use them. On the background of this one I soaked the Fabriano cardstock with water, sprinkled on the powders and then tilted the card back and forth so the colours ran and have to say I rather like the effect. Hubby was not so keen and said it looked "out of focus", ah well can't please them all. I then simply stamped Penny Black 3073K Brush Rose, painted the flowers with the same red Brusho colour, a ribbon and thread bow, a little red organzie rose and the sentiment is Penny Black 40-092 All You Need.

I thought I would also share one or two of my recent DT cards which have been on the Tattered Lace blog over the last week. I will have lots more to show you in the coming couple of weeks showcasing the upcoming Tattered Lace 2nd Anniversary releases which will be revealed on C&C from next Friday 13th, make a note in your diary as it's going to be a great week of shows with lovely new products.


All the dies and embossing folders used on these two cards are listed with each card on the Tattered Lace blog. The stamp on the above one is Penny Black and was inked with distress markers and spritzed with water before stamping.


The flower on this card was made using one of the TL corner dies, again instructions and products listed on the Tattered Lace blog.

Hope you all have a good weekend.

62 comments:

Astrid Maclean said...

Both stunning makes Brenda, and I just want to say I LOVE your Brusho backgrounds!

Good luck with your internet troubles, - such a pain, but at least it's not your health...

Tracy said...

Morning Brenda,
Wow what a beautiful rose, I love the brusho background, really effective. Your tattered lace creations really show the dies off beautifully, fabulous creations.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Sarah said...

Love these cards Brenda, the rose looks gorgeous and I have been keeping up to date with the Tattered Lace blog too. It scares me how reliant we are on computers these days, it's a bit like the youngsters permanently attached to their mobiles I guess!! Hope the back door attack" is sorted soon, it sounds nasty!! xx

Becky said...

Sorry to hear you are still having computer problems.. But you have created some fabulous cards...:)

Mervi said...

Stunning cards Brenda, difficult to choose the favourite, but maybe the first one with rose, gorgeous.
Happy weekend;-))m

Wendy L said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda, all so different but sooo pretty, have a good weekend, xxx

Stamping Bubbles said...

Good morning Brenda
Love the Brusho card. I think the background words beautifully with the stamp. I always find that backgrounds improve as you continue to craft with them if that makes sense?!
I hope your internet is fixed soon. Technology is wonderful when it works but incredibly annoying when it doesn't although I am always amazed as to how much I now rely on it.
The Tattered Lace dies look as gorgeous as ever and I am now heading over to their website.
Enjoy your weekend
Lesley

aussie aNNie said...

Beautiful elegantly designed cards Brenda, love the colours as well.xxx{The Journey is the Start – my personal blog}

ellyscard creatief said...

Lovely,and beautiful cards Brenda.

ALI said...

Another beautiful selection of fabulous cards.All so different.

walchowDesign said...

I hope the computer problem will not take too long. Still fascinated by your work of Brusho and not to mention the TL cards are beautiful too, Brenda! Somehow, I am drawn to the last card with the warm colours - guessed it's cold over here.

susiestacey said...

Lovely cards again today Brenda, love the flower on the second and WOW to the way the corner die has been used on the last - great idea x Susan x

Julie said...

Gorgeous designs B, after seeing your first one I think I'm going to treat myself to a play with my brushos this weekend, I need a crafty fix😘 Have a great weekend. Xxx

Viv said...

Lovely projects Brenda - I'm still struggling with the Brushos!
Hoping for a good outcome tonight! x

Stamps and Paper said...

More stunning creatons Brenda all equally gorgeous...

Anne

Bad Kitty said...

gorgeous cards
sorry about your internet problems.
hope to be fixed soon!
have a nice day

Pamellia said...

Wow Brenda, gorgeous collection again! You do take time to eat and sleep...right??? Love the easel card and your work with the brushos is fabulous!! big hugs :)

Gail said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda!
The top one looks like something from Monet!

Marianne said...

Your artsy background on the first card looks amazing, Brenda. I have just googled Brushos and they look like a lot of fun.
Hope your Internet problems will be sorted out soon.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Marianne x

New Creations said...

Wow! Each one is just stunning and the rose creation with vibrant colors is sooooo beautiful and romantic, just love it!

Helen said...

I love the top card - the background is beautiful!! it looks like it's been taken through a window in the rain. Soft focus and wonderful! Fingers crossed for the evening kick off - not a fan of the time, but ... hopefully Sturridge will continue his good recovery.

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Wow your designs are all gorgeous, especially love the vibrant background on the top one and the layout of the bottom.... Have a wonderful weekend, Shirleyxx

coldwaters2 said...

All three cards are so beautiful Brenda the colours, embossing and die cuts look awesome.
hugs
lorraine x

Robin said...

All so very beautiful! Hope your internet issues get solved quickly for you. It can be very frustrating. Hubby just needs to expand his creative mind to grasp this. I think this is a fabulous technique....and probably a very quickly done card. I have some of those large roses and wasn't sure how to use them. Thanks for the inspiration, I can use them now. Hugs, Robin

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

They are all stunning, Brenda!
I love the "out of focus"effect!! Very bright and warm, it look as a dream...

KT Fit Kitty said...

Gorgeous cards, Brenda! Love the inked background and the die cuts! My favourite is the middle card - so beautiful! Hope you get your internet problems sorted soon - it sounds very frustrating!

Crafting Queen said...

Great cards. Hope your internet gets sorted soon.Take care.

Sue said...

A gorgeous selection of cards Brenda. The colours on your first card are stunning and your designs with the Tattered Lace goodies are so inspiring.
Sue xx

Gertrude said...

WOW, alles wunderschön gemacht
glg Gertrude

jackiescrafts said...

Lovely cards Brenda and I love your brusho backgrounds. I've been playing with my brushes too making backgrounds.

Jackie x

Pat said...

Three beautiful cards Brenda, all so different. Hope you have a good weekend.

Pat xx

Glennis F said...

So pretty! I am looking forward to brushos arriving in our country - they look fascinating

Unknown said...

Hallo liebe Brenda ,
da zeigst du uns ja drei zauberhafte Karte,eine schöner als die Andere,
glg ulrike

McCrafty's Cards said...

All three are really beautiful Brenda!!
Kevin xx

Craftyfield said...

I have noticed brushos tend to have a fuzzy effect but it's brilliant for background they are supposed to be out of focus to throw the main image forward. Personally I do like this background... Your Tattered Lace cards are beautiful and very well constructed, lots of careful details.

Kathleen said...

Hi Brenda, a set of fantastic cards as always and some fabulous colours and images. I also must apologise to you if I have not commented on your wonderful creations but I have been away.
Hope all is well with you.

Kath x

jacque4u2c said...

These are wonderful. So stunning

Jackie said...

Suberb cards Brenda, as always. I love thew 'out of focus look' and the vibrant colours on the first card.
Please don't worry about commenting :o)
Jackie xx

debby4000 said...

Oh what wonderful cards, love the beautiful rose in the first one especially
luv
Debby

Aluna said...

Fabulous cards. You are very creative lady :)

cheryl said...

all I can say is simply stunning each and everyone of them hun,the detail on each is just fantastic,hugs Cherylxxxxxx

Andreja said...

Brenda, you made a fantastic cards!
Hugs, Andreja

Jacee said...

Stunning work again Brenda, love all your designs, fabulous!
Hugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design

mags said...

Beautiful cards Brenda. Must say I am very taken with the first one. Hope you get your internet sorted soon.
Mags
x

Lau W said...

Wow ! so fabulous cards again ! How much i love to come here !!!!
xxx

Lorraine said...

Beautiful cards Brenda. Particularly love the top one with the rose...so pretty.
Lorraine x

rachel said...

these are beautiful - I especially love the first card Brenda - must get some brushos - they are awesome looking! Big hugs rachel x

Claire said...

Gorgeous cards Brenda, as always you're a real inspiration my friend! I love the effect with those brushos, I'm going to have to treat myself to some very soon
Claire xx

pinky said...

Stunning cards Brenda, brushos are another new concept to me!! Hope you get that 'back door' sorted soon lol. Never heard of that one before either but definitely wouldn't like to to happen to me!

Whisper said...

WOW what a stunning selection of cards, especially love the rose one, luv Sam x

Rhonda Miller said...

These are beautiful. I love the background on the first one.

Becca Cruger said...

I'm always blown away by your talent! These are three examples of inky goodness. I especially like that first card with it's splattery background!

Berina RGA said...

beautiful cards... awesome!!

Shirley said...

Stunning and what a wowser with those backgrounds Brenda.

Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
ShirlsCards.

Gerrina said...

Three beautiful cards, all is my favo the first as you could geuss... Love those bold colours and image! Hope you are ok and have a good week planed! Hugs, Gerrina

KandA said...

These are all stunning Brenda. Amazing colours on the first, I love the delicate flower on the second and such a fabulous use of dies on the third xx

Craftnut said...

Lovely b, I've got a set of brushos (brave or what) and learning how to use them x

Judith said...

gorgeous cards Brenda - every one - particularly love those pretty butterflies, hope your internet gets sorted soon - things like that are sooo frustrating hugs judith x

MaryH said...

Am in love with this wonderful Brusho background & the beautiful rose. Your DH is totally wrong....the background is 'misty' - and just gorgeous! Love the effect that you've achieved with the Brushos. (of course the PB rose is stunning as well). Loving the other cards with the wonderful TL dies. Saw the rose at Allsorts, but in a hurry, so just now trying to catch up on commenting. The TL dies are marvelous, cut so smoothly. Just getting started on collecting some of these. TFS & Big hugs. Thanks for the heads up on the Valentine card that worked for Allsorts. Good luck with the server problem. We had a similar router problem last year, where we got hacked in. Big PITA.

Dora said...

Hello Brenda,
how are you doing? you made three lovely cards. I like the two first cards with that watercolourtechnique. very beautiful done.
kind regards, dora

I can't leave a comment or have a look everytime, I have to deal with limited downloads. sometime's I am comming by......

Merry said...

I just love the colours of the Brusho's and how you have used them Brenda. All are lovely cards.

Juls said...

Beautiful cards!! I gave never heard of Brusho's ... So I have learnt something new in the crafty world ... Love it when that happens xx