Sunday, February 10, 2019

Twofer Challenge #13

Hi everyone.  Welcome to the start of the Twofer February Challenge.  Today's challenge is another fun one.  Make sure to make two cards for different occasions with different designs, using the same stamp, die, or stencil.  Photograph the two cards together and then link up to the challenge.


Make sure to follow the challenge prompt from the above badge (stars), and follow the rules listed in the badge below.


I'm excited that Darnell has included stencils this year for the challenge.  This is my first time using a stencil for my Twofer cards.  It's a NBUS stencil that I bought from AliExpress.  The card on the left is a background I made several months ago with turquoise and gold perfect pearls on black ribbed cards stock.  I sponged a few stars in gold over top.  The snowbank is a torn piece of white card stock.  The baby polar bear is a stamp and matching die from a set given to me as a gift from Christine.  Thanks Christine!  Isn't he cute??!!  And the sentiment is perfect for the challenge.

Here's a close-up ...

The second card is all about the happy!  I do love rainbows.  This is a rainbow with a twist as the colours are up and down instead of side-to-side. :)  I sponged distress inks to create the rainbow and then let it dry thoroughly before adding white heat embossed stars with the same stencil as used in the above card.  I used a stitched curve die to cut out the bottom of the card.  The sentiment is stamped in black in to finish.

Here's a close-up ...
I hope you'll check out the Twofer Challenge blog to see the Star cards from the rest of our talented Designers, and from our two wonderful Guest Designers, Barb (Barb's Studio Creations) and Cat (Cat Luvs Paper).

The challenge is open for two weeks, closing on February 24th.  Come join us!






Card #1 - Wishing you a Star Bright Christmas:
Stamps: Christmas (Recollections)
Paper:  White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Black ribbed card stock (unknown)
Ink:  Versafine Black (Tsukineko); Gold Delicata (Tsukineko); Zigs
Accessories & Tools:  Turquoise and Gold Perfect Pearls, brush, star stencil (AliExpress), water brush,

Card #2 - Happy Birthday Rainbow:
Stamps:  Sentiment stamp set (AliExpress)
Paper:  White card stock (base) (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb. 400 Series)
Ink:  Distress Inks:  Candied Apple, Ripe Persimmon, Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed, Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Broken China, Salty Ocean, Wilted Violet (Tim Holtz); Versamark; Black (Memento)
Accessories & Tools:  sponges, star stencil (AliExpress), white embossing powder, heat tool; curved, stitched border die (AliExpress)

Challenges:
Twofer Card Challenge #13 - Stars


33 comments:

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Love it Loll I too excited re stencil addition!!
Hugs Shaz in Ozx

Kath said...

Fabulous cards Loll and I love your star stencil.
Kath x

Jeanne said...

Fantastic work using your starry stencil, Loll. Love the starry night, so pretty and elegant. And the rainbow stars is just so full of fun and delight. Thanks for sharing!

Brenda in IN said...

I love the polar bear baby card. The sky is beautiful and the bear is so sweet. Your birthday card is so happy and I love the rainbow.

Marcia Hill said...

Two absolutely BEAUTIFUL cards Loll! LOVE that black and gold starry sky and that little bear sitting on the snowbank is just too sweet! And your rainbow starry sky is perfect for a fun and happy birthday card! You get all stars for this assignment my friend!! :0)

Sue said...

Two wonderful cards, Loll, a fabulous two-fer. I love the black and gold with the cute bear and the beautiful rainbow.

Maura said...

Love that rainbow bg, Loll - always a winner in my book! The night sky is gorgeous too, and your sweet bear too of course!!

Arlene said...

If we didn't know they were the same stencil, we'd never have thought about it being the same stencil. I love how you used the stencil in both cards. What beauties.

Barb Ghig said...

I love how you used your stencil to create your cards, Loll! The bear is darling, and I'll bet this card is very shimmery from the Perfect Pearls! I also love that you embossed the stars on your rainbow birthday card...so bright, crisp, and clean...Fun card! Thanks so much for having me along as your guest designer!

nancy littrell said...

Two beautiful cards for different occasions using a star stencil..how cool! I love your sweet baby polar bear looking up at the stars on your 1st card and your bright and cheerful rainbow with heat embossed stencil stars on your 2nd card. TFS Loll Hugs..Nancy

Darnell said...

Oh, so cute, Lolly! That background is awesome and I'm sure it's even more stunning in person! It's the perfect background for that sweet bear and his Christmas wishes! And your Twofer rainbow birthday card is my favorite rainbow card of all time! I love the vertical application and how cool your design is with the curved panel and the white embossed stars from the stencil!! Hugs, Dolly

Kara Lynne said...

You've created a gorgeous star-lit sky for your sweet little polar bear, Loll! As you said, that sentiment is perfect! I love your rainbow blended background with the bright white stars - such a cheerful birthday card!

Nstiz said...

What fabulous backgrounds on both of these, Loll! You do such a gorgeous rainbow and I love the galaxy effect on the black . That cute little bear with the perfect sentiment is perfect for a cold, winter night too!

Cat Craig said...

Fabulous twofer Lol. YOur backgrounds are so eye-catching.

Leslie Miller said...

Beautiful use of your star stencil to make two fabulous CAS cards! I do love the darling polar bear with the night sky background, but also that wonderful rainbow you sponged. I'd never guess this was a stencil. So pretty!

Susan said...

Since I love stars so much, naturally I love your two cards! They are both fabulous, but especially the Christmas one - that bear is adorable and the night sky perfect - and what a wonderful choice of sentiment! But I do like your rainbow of colours for the birthday card too!

Bonnie said...

Your sweet polar bear looks right at home under that starry sky! And your rainbow starry birthday card is so bright and festive! Love them both! You can sure work wonders with stencils!

Christine Alexander said...

two great cards Loll, your bear staring up into the starry sky soooooo adorably cute and the rainbow of stars is wonderful. BTW Love that stencil :)

kiwimeskreations said...

Beautiful cards Loll, and so very different. Love the wee polar bear, and the rainbow of stars!
Blessings
Maxine

Linda said...

Fabulous Twofer! How cute is the little stargazing polar bear, and I love the rainbow colours on the birthday card xx

Anita in France said...

That little polar bear is adorable, Loll ... so sweet staring up at that gorgeous golden starred night sky! What a delicious up and down rainbow ... the crisp white stars are so celebratory against those wonderfully vibrant colours! Hugs, Anita :)

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

They are both gorgeous! So glad we are now allowed to use stencils!

Bobby said...

At first glance you wouldn't think these two have a stencil in common, Loll. The night sky with the darling bear is perfect for the sentiment and then there's the bright and colorful rainbow where the star appear much bigger. Two wonderful cards.

maria f. said...

Just love the vertical rainbow you've created here. I actually thought a fantasy version of Northern Lights! Maybe cuz my mind was on night sky after your first card ;)

Trina P. said...

Wonderful twofers, Loll! As you know I love rainbows so I am loving your rainbow birthday card! xx

Mac Mable said...

Great use of the stencil on both of your wonderful cards. Your first card is super cute with a great sentiment and night sky. Your second card is so vibrant and happy and gorgeous sponging x.

Happy Dance said...

Fantabulous duo, Loll! That starry night sky is just perfect for that cute little polar bear! Gosh, I used to tear paper all the time when I scrapbooked; must remember to use it for a card soon. And there's a ton of happiness in your birthday card. Love that vertical rainbow with all those white embossed stars. Awesome cards! Hope you're having a great week. xo Bev

Julia Aston said...

Two wonderful starry cards Loll! one dark and magical - and one bright and fanciful! xx

Liz said...

Two amazing star cards, Loll. I especially love the rainbow effect. xx

Brenda said...

Oh goodness, what fun cards Loll! I love the night time scene with the adorable baby polar bear, it makes such a cute Christmas card. I really love the starry sky and love that you used a stencil that was a NBUS! Your second card is just so bright and cheery with the reverse rainbow! Sure to bring a smile to anyone's face as it shines so brightly. Now I need to get my thinking cap on. Hugs, Brenda

Ina G said...

Cute Twofers Loll.

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Wonderful pair, Loll - just love the starry background on both!!

Jenny L said...

Hi Loll,
2 very stunning creations and the colours on the second one are so bright and cheerful, but the first one has such a cutie image and wonderful sentiment.
I love them both.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.