Twofer Card Challenge #35 - Balloons

Hi there ~ I finally carved out some time to create a card for the Twofer Card Challenge. Here are the rules:

Since the prompt for February is balloons I used a SSS stencil and started with a birthday card:

I took my inspiration from the rainbow for my color palette and thought it would be fun to use the camouflage technique for the die-cut sentiment. A few balloon strings and clear sequins, and that was it!

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I like to send encouragement cards to our 14-year-old granddaughter, so that was the theme for my 2nd card:

After I stenciled the balloon, I colored the elephant and butterflies with Copic markers, then stenciled the clouds and patch of grass using an oval die.

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This is the photo of both cards to post on the challenge blog:

The Twofer Challenge is open until February 24th, so there is still plenty of time to play along ~

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:

Card #1

Stamps: MFT - Bitty Bears (sentiment)

Dies: Winnie & Walter - Happy; MFT - Slanted Sentiments

Stencils: SSS - Balloons & Patterns

Misc: Tim Holtz - Distress Inks; Versamark; Hero Arts Detail White Embossing Powder; Pretty Pink Posh - Clear Sequins; Copic Markers and Multiliner Pen

Card #2

Stamps: MFT - Adorable Elephants

Dies: MFT - Adorable Elephants, Oval die

Stencils: SSS - Balloons & Patterns; MFT - Mini Cloud Edges

Misc: Tim Holtz - Picked Raspberry DOX ink, Twisted Citron DOX ink, Tumbled Glass; Memories Unicorn ink

October Twofer Card Challenge #32

Hi there, blog friends! Before Darnell closes the doors, I'm adding a few cards to her October Twofer Card Challenge, which is one of my all-time favorite challenges...Once I have my supplies out, I enjoy using them to create a 2nd card, and she always has a great prompt :) 

Here are the rules:

My first card is for a close family member who is going through a rough time right now.

I stamped the silhouette flowers with Versafine Onyx Black ink and embossed with clear EP. Lastly, I stenciled the grass, added a sentiment, and mounted the panel on a black card base...and that was it!

I love color blocking so for my 2nd card I used white EP on colored cardstock.

Once I cut the colored cardstock with my paper trimmer, I used my Corner Chomper on the opposite corners of each one. The 'Smile' die-cut is stacked with 3 layers of white cardstock to add dimension.  

Here is the photo of both cards for the Twofer Challenge Blog:

I hope you are all safe and doing well! Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:

Card #1

Stamps: MFT - Flower Silhouettes. Beautiful Blessings

Stencils: Pickett Fence Studios - Layers of Grass

Misc: Versafine - Onyx Black; Ranger - Super Fine Detail Clear EP; Tim Holtz - Twisted Citron

Card #2

Stamps: MFT - Flower Silhouettes

Dies: MFT - Smile

Misc: We R Memory Keepers - Corner Chomper

July Twofer Challenge - Butterflies

Hi there,

It's time for the July Twofer Challenge and as the conventional winner of the May Challenge, I am honored to be one of the Guest Designers! Thank you, Darnell! The prompt for this month is 'Butterflies' but first, let's go over the rules:

One of the things I enjoy most about this challenge is that I have two cards when I'm finished....Here is my first card:

I love the contrast of bright colors against black, so I used Copic markers in a rainbow pattern and framed the butterfly with a thin silver foil die-cut.

Card #2:

  

For my 2nd card, I wanted a more airy feel, so I used Brushos to watercolor the butterflies and vellum for the solid background die.  

Lastly, a photo of both cards for the challenge blog:

Feel free to check out all the beautiful cards by the Design Team ~ The challenge runs until the 24th, so there is plenty of time to play along. 

            

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Card #1
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Keep It Simple: Happy Mail
Dies: MFT - Flutter of Butterflies; Altenew - Fine Frames Square Dies
Misc: MFT - Silver Foil Cardstock; Copic Markers

Card #2
Stamps: MFT - BB Greetings Galore
Dies: MFT - Flutter of Butterflies (detail and solid dies); Slanted Sentiments
Stencils: Funky Fossil Designs - Distressed Diamonds
Misc: Tim Holtz - Watercolor Cardstock; Brusho Watercolors; Hero Arts - Soft Vanilla Ink

June Twofer Card Challenge

I really enjoy playing along at the Twofer Card Challenge and I was so happy to see the prompt for June. I pulled out all of my stencils with circles and bubbles and settled on the MFT set with several sizes.

I started by watercoloring an A2 panel with distress inks and let it dry. To create the Bokeh effect, I used 4 sizes of circles with white ink. I finished with a bold sentiment and an antique frame.

For my 2nd card, I chose a monochromatic color palette in blue to create a background for my hummingbirds.

I colored the hummingbirds with Copic markers, stamped a sentiment, and added a stitched border.

Here is the photo of both cards for the Twofer Challenge Blog:

You have until the 24th if you would like to play along with the June Twofer Challenge...it's a great way to add to your stash! Here are the rules ~

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Card #1
Stamps: Altenew - Crafty Greetings
Dies: Penny Black - Antique Frame
Stencils: MFT - Basic Shapes - Circles
Misc: MFT - Sweet Tooth Ink; Tim Holtz - Distress Inks, Watercolor Cardstock; Pretty Pink Posh - Clear Sequins

Card #2
Stamps: MFT - Happy Hummingbirds
Dies: MFT - Happy Hummingbirds, A2 Stitched STAX
Stencils: MFT - Basic Shapes - Circles
Misc: Altenew - Inks

Twofer Card Challenge #27

Hi there blog friends ~  Darnell's Twofer Challenge #27 is up and running, and for the month of May, the prompt is 'Flowers'.

The rules for this challenge are to create two different designs for two different occasions using the same stamps, stencils, and/or dies...so, I grabbed one of my favorite stamp sets and got busy ~

For my first card, I started by blending DOX inks to create the background, then I used my MISTI to stamp the black silhouette flowers. A simple 'thank you' sentiment and this card was done!

For my second card, I wanted something with a spring/summer color palette...

For this card, I used my favorite color combo for the flowers and leaves and a very soft gray cardstock for the vase. I created a stencil with a shadow die and scored the card base every 1/2 inch, added my sentiment and that was it.

Here is the photo of both cards for the challenge blog ~

You have until the 24th if you would like to play along with the May Twofer Challenge...it's a great way to add to your stash!

I hope everyone is staying healthy! Sending cyber hugs to all ~

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: MFT - Flower Silhouette card kit, Happy Hummingbirds; Altenew - Sentiment Strips
Dies: MFT - Flower Silhouette card kit, Shadows; La Pareja Creativa - Vase
Misc: Tim Holtz - Distress Oxide Inks; Taylored Expressions - Blender Brushes

November Twofer Challenge - With a Twist!

Hi there blog friends ~

As you probably know, Darnell's Twofer Challenge is one of my all-time faves, and this month we get to play with our holiday greenery! Here are the rules:

For the month of November, Darnell has included a twist ~ she is suspending one of the rules and we are allowed to create two cards for the same occasion ~ Woo-Hoo!!! I am really far behind on my Christmas cards, so I'm thrilled! I kept both of my designs very CAS and plan to create several more of each for my stash :)

The common element in my cards is the greenery in this wreath. For my first card, I watercolored the sprigs with DI's and splattered with gold and white metallic pigment ink from Gansai Tambi. The die-cut sentiment is from last years' release and the red gems are from my stash. The simple white card base is embossed with SU Subtle Dynamic Textured Impression Folder. I die-cut the wreath twice and layered it a little offset, but I think it looks wonky...when I duplicate this card, I'll have to sort that out :)

Another CAS design...I created the background with Twisted Citron and Peacock Feathers DOX then splattered with Winsor & Newton white paint and spritzed with clear shimmer spray. The sprig was cut from the wreath with white glitter cardstock and I used silver foil cardstock for the sentiment and border.

And, here they are together ~

Thanks so much for stopping by...I really appreciate your visits and your sweet comments ~ I read every one of them :)

Supplies:
Card #1
Dies: MFT - Joyful Wreath, Joy (Sentiment)
Misc: Dynamic Textured Impression Folder; Distress Inks; MFT - Gold Foil Cardstock; Stash -  Red Gems

Card #2
Dies: MFT - Joyful Wreath; Impression Obsession - Peace
Misc: PTI - Linen Cardstock (Dove); SSS - White Sparkle Cardstock; MFT - Silver Foil Cardstock; Sheer Shimmer Spritz; Tim Holtz - DOX Inks

Darnell's Twofer Challenge

I'm running way behind this month but no matter what, I had to play along with one of my all-time favorite challenges ~ Darnell's Twofer Challenge! I'm not clever enough to create a non-conventional card, but I did have fun with my Lil' Inkers balloon die :)

  

For my first card, I used my newest MFT stamp set 'Sweet Friends' and colored her with Copic markers. I added the cloud die cut and softly stenciled clouds behind the little girl. Lastly, I stamped the little blades of grass and sentiment...and that was it!

Now, we can't forget the rules of the challenge...

I used the same Lil' Inkers balloon die and created this card:

With silver EP, I stamped "Make a" and used patterned paper for the die cut alphas. I love this cute little birthday bird, and couldn't resist adding him to the design. I added a stitched border, and this card was done and dusted :)

Here is the photo for Darnell's Challenge Blog ~ 

Be sure to check out all the great cards by Darnell's Design Team and play along if you can...the challenge closes on the 24th! 

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies
Card #1:
Stamps: MFT - Sweet Friends, Ewe & Me Forever (grass)
Dies: MFT - Sweet Friends, Stitched Cloud Edges; Lil' Inkers - Balloon
Stencil: MFT - Clouds

Card #2
Stamps: MFT - Birthday Chicks, More Essential Sentiments
Dies: Lil' Inkers - Balloon; Altenew - Bold Alphas; MFT - Birthday Chicks, Stitched Rectangle STAX
Misc: Altenew - Antique Silver EP; MFT - Sweet Stack Paper Pack