Twofer April Leaves

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

I used the same Fluid WC paper and same MISTI watercolor technique on an A2 size card front for my 2nd card.  I changed the Distress Oxide ink,  using Peeled Paint and Rustic Wilderness.  I stamped the Altenew "Leaf Cluster" leaves with the lighter colored Peeled Paint and lightly spritzed with water and let dry. Then stamped again with the darker Rustic Wilderness using the same technique and let dry.

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.

Twofer January 2021 Flowers Challenge

I am so happy to be joining Dolly's January Twofer Challenge😄

Who could resist the "Flower" Challenge...not me!

The Rules

I made my 1st card,  which helped me decide how to design a 2nd card using a different occasion and the same die😀

Here is photo of my Twofer Cards.  I Loved the results!

My 1st card is a Die Cut Valentine for my 91 year old girlfriend!

You can see the SSS heart die at the bottom of the photo.

I chose an Alcohol Inks (reds and pinks) with tissue background from my stash.

Here is the link to a card I made using the Alcohol Ink with Tissue Paper Background, which includes the technique description.  A bit involved,  but if you make several you will have a nice stash for later use😀

I cut an A2 card front (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") out of SU Whisper White 100# CS.

Then I used my new SSS"Heart of Flowers" Die to die cut the image.  

Punched out pieces with toothpick.  Then attached alcohol ink background to the back of the die cut heart with scotch tape.

Added STAMPlorations Clear Sticker "Just Everyday Greetings" to a piece of SU 100# cards and attached to card front.  Stamped hearts from STAMPlorations "Big Dreamer" and outlined the hearts with Wink of Stella.

Added SU Rhinestones and Done!  So pretty when the light hits the die cut heart.

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My 2nd card using a stencil I die cut out of an acrylic sheet using the Heart Die.

You can see the stencil at bottom of the photo.

I placed the stencil over a SU 100# card front and secured with masking tape. 

Then used make up brushes to add the Distress Oxide colors.  I used my brushes without adding more inks.  I wanted a soft look.  It was a fun way to use the ink that is always leftover on the brushes.

Next Removed stencil and placed piece in MISTI.  Stamped STAMPlorations "Brave One" using Versafine black ink and Heat EB with SU Clear EB Powder.

Then die cut image with Spellbinders "Rectangle Hemstitch" Die.

Popped up with craft foam and attached to SU Whisper White 100# card base.

Then attached SU Candy Dots to center of flowers and Done!

Loved the CAS stencil designed card!

So pleased with both cards for different occasions,  using the same die cut and very different designs.  Thank you Dolly for such a fun Twofer Challenge.

Love and Hugs and stay creative and safe!

You still have until the 24th to play along.

Sharing my cards with NBUS Challenge #22.  This was my 1st time to use the beautiful SSS Heart of Flowers Die and my stencil made from the die!

Supplies:

1st Card:

Stamps: STAMPlorations "Big Dreamer" hearts.

Paper: SU Whisper White 100# CS.  

Inks: Ranger Alcohol Inks: pinks and reds.  

Accessories: Simon Says Stamp " Heart of Flowers" Die.  STAMPlorations Clear Sticker "Just Everyday Greetings".  Scotch tape.  SU Rhinestones.

2nd Card: 

Stamps: STAMPlorations "Brave One".

Paper: SU Whisper White 100#

Inks: Distress Oxides.  Versafine Black.

Accessories: SSS "Hearts of Flowers" Die used to die cut acrylic sheet stencil.  Spellbinders Hemstitch Rectangle Die.  Make up Brushes. SU Clear EB Powder.

So excited to be Dolly's Conventional Twofer Winner😀

Thank you Dolly for hosting a fun Flowers Challenge.

Twofer Card Challenge #18: Garden

I could not miss out on the Twofer Card Challenge: Garden!!

My dear friend, Hideko just sent me several die cut herbs from the 

Alexandra Renke Rosemary and Thyme Die Set:-)

Perfect timing for the Twofer Challenge...Thank you again Hideko.

My Cards

I kept my 1st card very Clean and Simple!

I watercolored the die cut Rosemary and Thyme using Distress Inks:Lucky Clover,
Mowed Lawn and Peacock Feathers.  Then stamped the STAMPlorations
"Healing Herbs" jar in Peacock Feathers onto SU Vellum CS and fussy cut.

Next I die cut my frame using the new Penny Black "Leaf Stitched Frame",
which I used on both cards and used the Rosemary and Thyme dies on both cards too!

Placed card front in MISTI and stamped and heat embossed the sentiment.

Arranged herbs in jar onto card front and attached to card base and Done!

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My 2nd card

I had fun coloring the die cut Leaf Stitched Frames on my layers with Zigs.

On the main image I used the washi tape from my stash to ground the die cut herbs,
which I had watercolored with Zigs.  Much brighter than on the 1st card.

Stamped and heat embossed the sentiment from "Healing Herbs".  Added a few
sequins,  popped up with foam and Done!

Thank you again Hideko for your thoughtful herb sprigs.  So perfect for my Twofers.
You still have until the 24th to play along.  Loved this challenge, Dolly:-)  Hugs...

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Supplies:

Card #1:

Stamps: STAMPlorations Healing Herbs.

Paper: SU Whisper White 100# and Vellum CS.

Inks: Distress Inks:Lucky Clover, Mowed Lawn and Peacock Feathers. Versafine black.

Accessories: Alexandra Renke Rosemary and Thyme Die Set. Penny Black "Leaf Stitched Frame". MISTI. SU Clear EB Powder. Gina K Connect Glue. 

Card #2:

Stamps: Same

Paper: SU Whisper White 100#

Inks: Zigs.  Versafine black

Accessories: Same plus sequins and washi tape from my stash and white craft foam.

Twofer Card Challenge #12: Bird

Still time to play in the Twofer January Card Challenge #12: Birds

The challenge ends on the 24th.

My Twofer Birds Cards

Loved both cards.  Thank you Dolly and DT for all the inspiration.

My Bokeh Background Birds Card.

I was inspired by all the Bokeh Technique cards on CAS Mix Up Bokeh January

Card Challenge!

Here is a Bokeh card of mine using the same Distress Ink color combo, but a 

very different design.  Distress Inks:Fossilized Amber, Peacock Feathers, Lucky Clover, 

Faded Jeans, and Wilted Violet.

I LOVE how my background turned out with the top half representing sky

and bottom half foliage for the stamped STAMPlorations "For the Birds" set.

I sponged the DI's using TH mini blending tool onto Strathmore Mixed Media.

Then die cut with Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Dies.

Let sponged background dry then stamped birds with Clear Versamark using MISTI.

Removed from MISTI and used the end of a pointed palette knife to carefully

add SU Pool Party EB Powder,  then Crushed Curry and Early Espresso EB Powders.

Then heat set.

Next used Kaisercraft Bubbly Stencil to add Bokeh circles with sponge dauber dabbed

in Versamagic Cloud White Pigment Ink.

Let dry,  then restamped a few of the circles with stencil and ink to add dimension.

Let dry completely,  which is very important when using pigment inks.

Placed in MISTI again and stamped SSS Bouquet of Thanks and 

heat embossed with Early Espresso EB Powder.

Die cut Gemund Woodland 110# cardstock using next largest MB die for a narrow

frame for the main image and attached with fun foam.

Attached layered image to Gemund Woodland card base with fun foam

and Done! Loved the results:-)

Realized the birds were  blending in too much so outlined with 01 Art Pen.

Now Done!

My 2nd Birds card

QACAS ( Quick and CAS) Stenciled background Bird Card!

I already had the background in my stash of stencils:-)

I had splashed the background with Distress Oxide inks: Scattered Straw, 

Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon and Festive Berries.

Then used ARTplorations "Barley" Stencil designed by Sanna Lippert

and sponged with Distress Ink Vintage Photo.

Die cut the background with CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle

Nesting Dies. I used the same die set to add the SU Early Espresso

Cardstock framing.

Next stamped the "For the Birds" image in MISTI using Clear Versamark

and heat EB with SU Early Espresso EB Powder.

Also added heat embossed PB sentiment on a sponged background.

Attached layers using fun foam onto SU Whisper White Thick CS.

And Done!  Ended up with Twofers that I really liked:-) Thank you Dolly! Hugs..

Adding to CAS Mix Up January Bokeh

CAS Stencil Card Challenge: Sponging 

STAMPlorations Anything Goes

Supplies:

Card #1

Stamps: STAMPlorations "For the Birds".  SSS "Bouquet of Thanks".

Paper: Strathmore Mixed Media.  Gemund Woodland 110#.

Inks: Distress Inks:Fossilized Amber, Peacock Feathers, Lucky Clover, Faded Jeans, and Wilted Violet. Versamagic Cloud White Pigment Ink.  O1 Art pen.

Accessories: Kaisercraft Bubbly Stencil. SU Early Espresso, Pool Party and Crushed Curry EB Powders and heat tool. TH mini sponging tool.  MB Stitched Rectangle Dies. Fun foam and 

Palette knife.

Card #2

Stamps: "For the Birds" and PB Happy Snippets.

Paper: SU Whisper White Thick and Early Espresso. Strathmore Mixed Media.

Inks: Distress Oxide inks: Scattered Straw, Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon and 

Festive Berries. Clear Versamark.  DI Vintage Photo.

Accessories: ARTplorations "Barley" Stencil.  CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies.  MISTI. SU EB Powder Early Espresso and Heat Tool.  Fun Foam

Twofer Card Challenge #10 Harvest

Edited Note: I just realized I did not follow the rules.
I forgot you have to use either a Stamp or Die for the theme.
I used a Stencil for my Harvest Theme.
I love my cards, but next time will follow the rules!

I am getting just in under the wire to play along with the

Twofer Card #10 Harvest Challenge!

I am always bummed if I miss this really fun challenge, but got home from 

our 3 week camping/hiking trip just in time:-)

My Harvest Cards

I made these stencil monoprint backgrounds while on vacation.  

Just added the die cutting when I got home.

Card #1

This is my DH Denny's card celebrating our 53rd Anniversary on the 29th!

I loved the monochromatic earth tone colors.

Very simple technique.  

Placed Sanna ARTplorations Barley Stencil over mixed media paper.  

Then stamped Distress Ink, Walnut Stain over stencil and spritzed with water.

Next removed stencil and turned over onto another piece of mixed media and pressed

down with a paper towel, which gave me the negative monoprint.

I will save the positive 1st print for a future project.

Die Cut the piece with MB Stitched Rectangle. 

Die cut Early Espresso CS with same die.

Die Cut Crumb Cake CS with CUTplorations Double Running Stitch Rectangle 

Nesting Dies and attached to Crumb Cake card base.

Added Sentiment on the smallest MB Stitched Rectangle

and sponged with Walnut Stain DI.

I popped up the main image and sentiment tag and Done!

Card #2

Again,  backgrounds I designed on our vacation.

I had taken several pre-die cut tags with me.

I used my CUTplorations Stitched Tags Nesting Dies.  

I love this set of 6 tag dies. My tag was the 3rd largest tag.

Again,  used the same stencil as my 1st card and the stencil monoprint technique.

I used Distress Inks, Fossilized Amber,  Spiced Marmalade and Ripe Persimmon

for the negative background image.

Then used the same colors, but with more of the bright colors for the smooshed

background on my tag.  

Placed a small section of the ARTplorations Sanna Barley stencil over tag

background and sponged  on DI Walnut stain for get the positive  Barley image.

When home I die cut the background negative monoprint with the CUTplorations

Die.  Stamped, heat embossed and fussy cut the sentiment and popped up.

Added Seam Binding and layers to SU Thick Whisper White CS.

Hope you like my cards.  I was very pleased with how different they turned out 

and I always love how I get Twofer cards when done!

Thank you, Dolly for another fun Challenge.  Hugs..

Adding to STAMPlorations Anything Goes

Supplies:

Card #1:

Stamps:SSS Bouquet of Thanks

Paper: Strathmore Mixed Media, SU Crumbcake and Early Espresso

Inks: DI Walnut Stain

Accessories: ARTplorations Sanna "Barley" Stencil. Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Dies. TH Spritzer. Dimensionals. CUTplorations Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies.

Card #2
Stamps: same
Paper: SU Whisper White Thick and MM
Inks: Distress Inks:Fossilized Amber, Walnut Stain, Spiced Marmalade, and Ripe Persimmon.
Accessories: Same stencil.  CUTplorations Stitched Tags Nesting Dies and Running Stitch Die.
SU retired Seam Binding.  Dimensionals.

Twofer Card Challenge #9 Leaves

I could not resist the Twofer Card Challenge #9 Leaves!

Thanks Darnell aka Dolly for choosing an easy and inspiring Challenge. 

My cards using the same Leaves Cover Plate

Both these cards have so much texture from the cover plates,  but went into

very different design directions and for different occasions.

Card #1 Close Up.

I die cut the leaves with AliExpress Leaves Cover Plate,  a gift from my friend,

Christine.  I cut the leaves out of a piece of Alcohol Ink on Yupo background

from...quess what..my stash:-) I do Love how Yupo cuts like butter

through very detailed die cuts and the tiny pieces pop out easily.

I cut a 2nd layer out of mixed media and attached a tiny bit off center to add 

a white shadow effect.  IRL the shadow shows up real well .

I attached the 2 layers together with Fine Tip Glue Pen and attached both to card base.

Next I stamped a wood block Happy Birthday sentiment from SU "It's Your Birthday"

stamp set.  My 1st birthday set from Stampin' Up.  I was very pleased with the design.

Card #2 Close Up.

I used the Leaves Cover Plate to die cut a different Alcohol Ink on Yupo background

from my stash,  but this time I cut the piece down to fit the top area

of a piece of 3" x 6" mixed media paper.

Then I placed TCW "Jungle Vines" Stencil under the die cut leaves and

used my Clarity Brushes to brush on Distress Inks: Wild Honey,

Spiced Marmalade and Peeled Paint to give an impression of the smaller

leaves being under the larger leaves.

I recently received a pretty Tall Card from my friend Bonnie that had some beautiful

die cut pieces and a bit of Washi Tape tucked inside that I will use for future cards.  

Bonnie's beautiful Tall Card design!

I was inspired by Bonnie's 

CAS Tall card design and the scalloped 

dry embossed border,  especially since I had the SU border (ret).

I added a small piece of the Alexandra Renke Butterfly Washi Tape to my card.

The Tape is transparent so it looks like it was stamped..so cool!

Next I stamped the sentiment with Archival black using Misti.

Then dry embossed 3 1/2" x 6 " card base and attached image to the card front.

I was very pleased with the results.  

Thank you Christine and Bonnie for your inspirations and making my cards

so easy to design:-)

You still have until the 24th to play along in Dolly's awesome Twofer!

Enjoy and Happy Fall Stamping.  Hugs..

Supplies:

Card #1

Stamps: SU It's Your Birthday (ret)

Paper: SU Whisper White Card Base.  Yupo.  Strathmore Mixed Media.

Inks: Archival Jet Black.  T.H. Greens Alcohol Inks

Accessories: AliExpress Leave Cover Plate.  SU Fine Tip Glue Pen

Card #2

Stamps: STAMPlorations Fond Expressions.

Paper: Yupo.  SU Whisper White Thick.

Inks: T.H. Alcohol Inks Greens.  Distress Inks: Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade and Peeled Paint.

Archival Jet Black ink

Accessories: AliExpress Leaves Cover Plate.  papersnips to trim leaves.  TCW "Jungle Vines" Stencil. Clarity Stencil Brushes. Alexandra Renke Butterflies Washi Tape.  SU Border Embossing Folder (ret).  Thin Tip Glue Pen (great with thin die cuts).

Twofer July Card Challenge Beverage

Another fun Twofer Challenge: Beverage!

You still have until the 24th to play along.

My Twofer Coffee Mug cards!

Close up of 1st card using 4 1/4" Square Format.

I stamped my STAMPlorations "Holiday Mug" designed by Shirley of Bee's Knees 

using Archival black ink onto a piece of Splash Technique that I had in my stash. 

Then heat embossed with clear embossing powder.

I had used the Splash Technique on Arches 140# Cold Press watercolor paper.

I had used greens, blues and yellow Distress Oxides.

I love the color combo.

I then fussy cut the mug with my papersnips 

and watercolored the coffee section with DOX Walnut Stain ink.

Next I stamped the sentiment using MISTI and

shaped mug with bone folder and attached with dimensionals to a layer 

of cold press paper for added texture.  

Adding a thin frame of SU Cucumber Crush CS and

popped up with fun foam onto SU Very Vanilla Thick CS card base and Done!

Close up of 2nd card using SU retired Designer Series Papers.

After purging my craft room,  I was determined to use DSP's and CS from my supplies.

My 1st card I used CS and this card I used Christmas DSP's from 2 different

retired SU designs.  Hardly made a dent,  but...heh,  at least I am using!

I love Cherry Cobbler and Crumbcake for Christmas Colors.

I even used ribbon...oh my!!!

I stamped the Holiday Mug onto the DSP using Archival black ink.

Colored the coffee section with SU Chocolate Chip marker.

Added Wink of Stella and SU rhinestones to the snowflakes and attached

mug to fun foam and set aside.

Next die cut the polka dot Christmas DSP with PB Antique Frame Die and 

die cut fun foam with same die and attached to each other.

Added SU retired Cherry Cobbler ribbon to background and added another

small die cut frame with the DSP and attached stamped sentiment.

Attached popped up main image to SU Whisper White Thick CS card base

and attached mug and done!

Pleased with the results and happy to have another Christmas card for my stash.

I am adding my 1st card to this months CAS Watercolour Challenge...Splash Watercolouring.

Also STAMPlorations Anything Goes

STAMPlorations Summer CAS Card Challenge

Supplies:

Card #1
Stamps: STAMPlorations Winter Mug by Shirley and Literary Caffieine-Ations sentiment by Becca.
Paper: SU Very Vanilla Thick and Cucumber Crunch.  Arches 140# Cold Press.
Inks: T.H. Distress Oxides..green, blue and yellow.  Archival Jet Black. Versamark
Accessories: SU papersnips, clear EB powder. MISTI. Fun Foam, dimensionals

Card #2:
Stamps: STAMPlorations Warm Hands Warm Hearts.
Paper:  SU Whisper White Thick and retired Designer Series Papers.
Accessories: Penny Black Antique Frame Dies.  SU Cherry Cobbler ret ribbon.  SU Rhinestones.  Clear Wink of Stella. Fun Foam.

Twofer May Butterfly Challenge

Loving how our butterflies are showing up on our flowers.

The perfect Challenge for Challenge #5, Darnell!

I used a NBUS stamp set "Layered Butterflies" designed by Shirley of "Bees Knees".

Shirley is one of the talented designers for STAMPlorations.

Here are my Two Cards.  

Here is a close up of my card using Bisters pigment powders for the background.

Of all the backgrounds I made recently on our trailer camping/hiking vacation, 

this background with my new (to me) Bisters pigment powders was my favorite.

I just sprinkled Bisters on Strathmore Hot Press paper

and spritzed with water using  my TH spritzer.

I used: Mahogany, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Natural and black Bisters.

After getting home I finished my card by Die Cutting the piece

with CUTplorations Crazy Double Stitch Rectangle Die.

Then placed in MISTI and Stamped my Butterfly.  Next stamped sentiment

using a piece of Mahogany colored white CS.

Popped image up on SU Whisper White Thick card base using

fun foam and Done!

I loved how it turned out. 

Here is the Close Up of my 2nd card.  Same butterfly stamp,  but very different design.

Shirley has many card samples using her new "Layered Butterflies" stamp set.  

Be sure and check out her blog (shirley-bee's stamping).

I was inspired by This Gorgeous card by Shirley.  Mine turned out very different,

but still liked the results.  Thanks Shirley.

I used Distress Ink refills:Blueprint Sketch, Dusty Concord and SU 

Daffodil Delight inks.  I added small drops of DI's and blew with a straw.

I added the yellow by stamping with the smaller stamps.

Next fussy cut my butterfly and set aside.

Then used diluted splatters of the blue and yellow inks for a background.

Then stamped the sentiment and die cut the card front with Penny Black Antique Frame Die.

Shaped my butterfly with my bone folder and popped up with dimensionals.

Finally popped up the main image with fun foam and done.

I would like to try Shirley's technique with Alcohol Inks on Yupo paper.

Thank you Shirley for the inspiration and your awesome new stamp set:-)

Be sure and check out the fun challenge and wonderfully creative Twofer designs

by Darnell and her amazing DT and GD plus...the growing gallery!

You have until the 24th to play along. Hugs.

Adding 1st card to STAMPlorations: CAS Challenge: CAS Things with Wings

 STAMPlorations Theme and Sketch: Only Theme this month..Things with Wings

STAMPplorations Never-Ending Anything Goes

STAMPlorations Inspiration Projects #173..Shirley..Things with Wings

Supplies Card #1:
Stamps: Layered Butterflies
Paper: SU Whisper White Thick.  Strathmore Hot Press.
Inks: Archival Jet Black.  SU Daffodil Delight.
         Bisters Pigment Inks: Mahogany, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Natural and black.
Accessories: MISTI. TH Spritzer. CUTplorations Crazy Double Stitch Rectangle Die. SU papersnips.  Fun Foam.

Supplies Card #2:
Stamps: Layered Butterflies
Paper: SU Whisper White Thick.  Strathmore Hot Press.
Inks: Archival Jet Black.  TH Distress Ink Refills.  SU Daffodil Delight.
Accessories: MISTI.  SU Bone Folder and dimensional.  Penny Black Antique Frame Die. Fun Foam.  Flat paint brush for splatter. Straw.