Sometime last year I was asked if I would be a Guest Designer at Gecko Galz and November has come round so fast.
I have made four projects and would like to share the non-Christmas ones with you today.
Firstly a collage card with an embossed background using the Tim Holtz Cargo mask on coredinations card stock with the letters sanded down.
The image is from Gecko Galz brand new collage sheet ‘Retro Fashions 1’. I layered scraps of paper, washi tape, lace and ephemera to create the collaged corner …….
…… and adhered various metal embellishments to add dimension.
The sentiment is from the Tim Holtz Simple Sayings set of stamps.
My second piece is a tag card
The image came from the same Retro Fashions sheet as above and the butterfly is from a bottle cap set they do.
I love the chic feel to this image with the cracked background contrasting with the elegant lady drawn in black and white
Some tissue tape, washi tape and a black border balance the composition at the bottom.
Some rub-ons and a black bow at the top …..
….. and a doiley with inked edges placed behind the focal point to give it more of a feminine feel.
I’m really happy with this one.
We have had some stunning sunsets this week, these photos were taken on Monday night, there was something similar tonight.
From my workroom window.
Know what you want to do, hold the thought firmly, and do every day what should be done, and every sunset will see you that much nearer to your goal.
Elbert Hubbard
Enjoy the rest of the week my friends and thanks for stopping by.
hugs {brenda} x0x
Such beautiful creations with a wonderful vintage flair.
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What amazing tags Brenda, my favourite is the second one.
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Debby
Gorgeous GD work Brenda. I love the alphabet sanded background of the card but also the tag is very classy. I agree the sunset last night was phenomenal.....the sky was alight. Your quote is a very special one indeed. Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteYour pieces are truly beautiful, Brenda. You used vintage, gorgeous images and you create such a precious frame around them. Brava!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Stunning Brenda. My favourite is the first one. Hugs Rita xxxxx
ReplyDeleteThese are so gorgeous, Brenda! Great touches with the pretty layers! And on the subject of gorgeous, that sunset is spectacular! Hugs from CA!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Brenda, with something a little bit different. I'm heeding that last little bit of advice...getting back to cleaning up after some renovation. Why is it, what seems like a small job isn't, and why do they make so much mess!
ReplyDeleteJoyce xx
Absolutely stunning Brenda x love the images and wonderful layers x
ReplyDeleteAmazing view from your room
Best wishes
Annie x
Gorgeous as always Brenda and what a beautiful sunset. Big hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteThose GG images are so beautiful and I love how you have used them to create wonderful stylish and elegant cards. They are both so very beautiful. Congratulations on your GDT post too! Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeletesmashing photos Brenda and love your tag cards, great images, enjoy the weekend, Annette x
ReplyDeleteLove the sunset pics - just stunning!
ReplyDeleteYour projects are lovely - I need to check out this range
Terrific pieces with all the intricate details and thanks for sharing your wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda. Congrats on the GG GD spot! You have used some beautiful images and both pieces are very stylish. I think my fav is the 2nd one.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sunsets in your part of the world at the moment!
Dot x
Stunning sunset Brenda and beautiful pieces of art, the teal/blue is gorgeous in the first piece coordinating with her dress beautifully. Love the collage layout for this piece. The tag card is lovely, the doily and image work so well together. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, loved the images and the details. Congratulations on your GDT spot.
ReplyDeleteYvonne x
Beautiful cards. I love the retro look, and you've colored them beautifully. Really well done. I like your style!
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ReplyDeleteHow unique are these Tags! Great Vintage appeal, I think they are gorgeous, perfect keepsakes.
Smiles:)
Sue
Stunning makes both of them Brenda!! Love how you layered the bits and pieces over and around those gorgeous ladies. The backgrounds on both of them look stunning too and I adore the idea on the second one of attaching the two tags together to make them into a card!! I will have to case that idea for some more Christmas cards, hope you don't mind, if I blog them I'll give you credit! Can't wait to see your other ones now!!
ReplyDeleteMe again, meant to say congrats n guesting for GG and stunning sunsets!! Lucky you having a view like that!!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done tag Brenda. Just stunning! Karen.x
ReplyDeleteThese are a complete treat, Brenda... chic, stylish, so beautifully put together. Wonderful use of the images - I love the colour combinations of the first one, but am even more drawn to the delicate inky background and subtle palette of the second - gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
And congrats - of course - on the GD spot, can't wait to see more!
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Love them both Brenda and such a good choice of images.
ReplyDeleteCrafty hugs from Shirl x x
Beautiful creations and beautiful photographs, tfs x
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely, Brenda. I especially enjoy the second one with the bold black accents and soft distressed doily. Thanks for your kind comments, always. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with these images, so inspiring for me! I really like the tag that opens, I have not seen one like that before, very chic, especially with that fab image! Congrats on being Guest Designer too! ~Diane
ReplyDeleteYou are so artistically versatile Brenda and keep outdoing yourself! I truly love both but am particularly spellbound by the second one - very very vogue indeed! Beautiful pieces both. Happy Weekend! Nicola x
ReplyDeleteYour collage card is gorgeous Brenda - the colors really are so rich just like the pretty image. Your embellishments are perfect. Gecko Galz is lucky to have you!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour tag card is so sophisticated - that is the most elegant drawing. Reminds me of woman's fashions from my youth. I have never seen a tag card before and I really like it!
Sandy
Congratulations Brenda on your GD role and what stunningly elegant and fashionable samples you have created.
ReplyDeleteThe card is so lovely but it is the tag I am particularly drawn to.
Eager to see your other samples.
Wishes
Lynne
Wow, both are fabulous !!!! You have made a great GDT job, they are lucky with you of course ! And Ooh... you have a wonderful view from your workroom window !! Hugs, Coco x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your GD spot Brenda, I love what you've done with the G G images, they're gorgeous.
ReplyDeletexxx Hazel.
Stunning retro style. Just brreathtaking. I love them all♥
ReplyDeleteThese are both stunning, the images are fabulous
ReplyDeleteI think the colours in the second one and the doilie detail is just so elegant, you must be very pleased
Hugs
Jools x
The card and the tag are very beautiful!! two great vintage pieces!!! bizz
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