Darnell's (aka Dolly) April Twofer Challenge is "Leaves". #37.
No way I could miss out on this fun challenge😊
Sharing both cards using one of the Altenew "Leaf Clusters" stamps.
Can you find the same leaf stamp?
Many Thanks Card
I cut Fluid 100 Hot Press 140# 100% Cotton watercolor paper 4" x 4" and placed in MISTI. Then inked the leaf stamp from Altenew "Leaf Clusters" set with Distress Oxide Cracked Pistachio and sprayed with water lightly and stamped in the upper left corner. Let dry and then inked the same leaves with DOX Peacock Feathers and sprayed lightly, which gave me a pretty 2 toned leaves image.
Used another leaf from the set and stamped in MISTI using the same technique.
Next decided to die cut the center with SSS "Postage Stamp Edge Frames".
Then popped up with craft foam to add more interest and dimension.
Stamped Penny Black "Happy Snippets" sentiment with Archival Jet Black ink and attached to SU Whisper White 100# CS and Done!
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Miss You Card
Next stamped the Penny Black "Country Charisma" leaves on the lower left side of card front with Rustic Wilderness. Then stamped the 2 sentiments from the "Leaf Clusters" set. Then decided to die cut the card front with Penny Black "Antique Frame". Attached to SU Whisper White 100# card base and Done! I was very pleased with both of my easy CAS cards.
Enjoy and Thank you Dolly for another fun Twofer Challenge.
Love and Hugs...
Supplies:
1st Card
Stamps: Altenew Leaf Clusters. Penny Black Happy Snippets.
Paper: Fluid 100 Hot Press 140# 100% Cotton. SU Whisper White 100#.
Inks: Distress Oxide: Cracked Pistachio and Peacock Feathers. Archival Jet Black.
Accessories: MISTI. T.H. Distress Sprayer. SSS Postage Stamp Dies. Craft foam.
2nd Card
Stamps: Altenew Leaf Clusters. Penny Black Country Charisma.
Paper: same as 1st card.
Inks: Distress Oxide Peeled Paint and Rustic Wilderness. Archival Jet Black.
Accessories: MISTI. Distress Sprayer. Penny Black Antique Frame Die.
Sharing with NBUS Challenge #25 since I used my NBUS Leaf Clusters stamps.
Two beautiful cards Nancy !
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful leaf cluster and I like the postage stamp look. The antique frame for the second card is so pretty and both cards are great, Nancy.
ReplyDeleteI just love green and I love leaves so these cards hit all the right buttons for me. both are just excellent xx
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous stamping and love the two tone effect of the beautiful leaves Nancy. Two striking and very different cards, which I love x.
ReplyDeleteTwo stunning cards Nancy! I think I'll be using this stamp set, but now I have to really lift my game! I hope you're enjoying your trip:)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jenny. Can't wait to see what you create with this awesome leaves set. Hugs...Nancy
Deletegorgeous colours of the leaves Nancy, two great cards :)
ReplyDeleteI know how you love leaves, Nancy. They're hard to resist, aren't they? You have two beauties here that make me want to run right outdoors and sit under a leafy branch! It's another beautiful day here. I like your technique for letting the underlayer of color show through. Making a note. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThere are few floral sets that make me happier than my leaves, Nancy! I love your leafy duo - and have now placed this Altenew set on my wish list!!
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This are two stunning cards with leaf clusters, Nancy. I like the technique that you've used on both cards. It makes motives very eye catching. Also design on both cards is fabulous. Great idea to lift a part of the card with craft foam. Thank you for joining us at Twofer Challenge #37. Hugs, Sonja
ReplyDeleteLove them both - great layouts, beautiful shades of green. Love the technique you used for getting the two tones in the stamped image.
ReplyDeleteTwo really beautiful cards, Nancy. I have long forgotten the technique of stamping part on the raised center. I would not even remember how to line that up. I love your colors as well.
ReplyDeleteI simply Stamped my leaves on a piece of 4" x 4" hot press paper (more deets in my card #1 description). Then die cut the center and popped up with foam...so simple and eye catching:-) TFS your sweet comment my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy L
DeleteSuch pretty leaves on both cards, Nancy! Love the little square with the cut out square in the middle and the soft colored leaves! A wonderful contrast to the larger card with the darker leaves and added branch in the corner! Thanks for sharing with us at The Twofer Challenge, my friend!
ReplyDeleteMm-mmm, loving the way you played homage to the miracle of leaves with these two beautiful cards, Nancy! You did an awesome job of creating each one and thank you for the explanation because I'm sure you've inspired more than just me to follow your lead and make our own beautiful leafy designs! Thank you so much for playing in TCC #37! Miss you! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteI miss you too, my dear sweet friend. In the meantime, sharing our creations and love for a wonderful creative hobby has to do:-) You just can't go wrong with leaves...in my opinion..:-) Thank you again for a wonderful challenge. Love and Hugs...Nancy
DeleteWhat a gorgeous stamp! That raised panel is such a simple but clever idea and gives the card a whole new dimension. Love the two tone leaves look on your second card. It's fab and something I'll really need to try. x Alison Twofer GD
ReplyDeleteI so love that Altenew stamp set! You've really made it shine with your two cards, Nancy! What gorgeous greens, and the technique using the DO inks, too. Greens and leaves. You just can't go wrong with that combination, in my opinion! Such pretty cards - great Twofer. Thank you so much for joining us at The Twofer Challenge. Stay safe. Bev
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous leaf cards Nancy! LOVE these amazing stamps and need to add them to my wish list. :) Beautiful design. Especially love the many thanks with the center postage stamp popped up. Awesome! xx
ReplyDeleteI do love a leaf stamp Nancy and I love what you did with these. They look so painted! I really like that you combined them with the black and white flower outline on one of your cards and the popped up stamp looks fabulous in the other. I have been working on the Twofer today but it's not going well! My keyboard isn't toast, but my mail app is for some reason! I'm finding all my ways of working have been disrupted and I have become a grumpy old lady!! Much better for coming to visit you though :) Vicky x
ReplyDeleteI am wishing you a better day tomorrow, my friend. I will try to send a newsy email tomorrow:-) Love and Hugs...Thanks for the sweet comment too...Nancy
DeleteBeautiful beautiful cards!! I love the colour choice they looks so precise and so clean... Have a wonderful day my friend
ReplyDeleteBoth leafy cards are fabulous, Nancy! Love the watercolor-look of the leaves, the two different shades of green for each card, and the different shape of the cards. The popped up postage square adds so much interest to the card without blocking the beautiful leaf image. Beautiful twofers, my dear friend!
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