Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
It's time for another Twofer Challenge!
This month's challenge is...
I've used some leaves from a Simon Says Stamp set that a sweet friend
gifted me.
For my first card I used 2 of the stamps, inking them and coloring with
Tombow markers and blending the color with a waterbrush.
I did a card front sized panel then cut this section out leaving an awesome frame
that hopefully you'll see at a later date.
To soften the background a bit, I've added a piece of vellum. It's hard to tell
since it covers the whole card front.
A stacked die cut and some heat embossed strips take care of the sentiment and
I bravely added some splatters.
For my Twofer...
I used one of the leaf stamps from the first card and another from the set to
hold up the birdhouse.
I've inked and colored the leaves in the same way as the first card only using
Fall colors instead. It seemed perfect for a Thanksgiving card.
Always good to have things done early!
We have two Guest Designers this month. Be sure to check out what Alison
and Natalie and our awesome Design Team have done to inspire you.
I hope to see you Twofers in the gallery!
Challenges:
Twofer #37 - Leaves
NBUS #25 - Never Before Used Schtuff (first time out for this set)
Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.
Enjoy!
Card Recipe (card 1)
Stamps: Stronger Together (SSS), All Occasions (Jane's Doodles)
Ink: Tombow Markers (126 Lt. Olive, 26 Yellow Gold), VersaMark
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 400 series), Warm Cocoa (GKD)), Vellum (SU), Neenah
Other: Sending Die (SSS), White EP, Soft Suede re-inker (for splatters)
Card Recipe (card 2)
Stamps: Stronger Together (SSS), Fragile Beautify (PB), Light Hearted Leaves (ret. SU)
Ink: Tombow Markers (985 Chrome Yellow, 933 Orange, 26 Yellow Gold, 947 Burnt Sienna), Warm Glow (GKD), Chocolate Chip, Sahara Sand (SU)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 400 series), Primitive Cream (MFT), Neenah Natural
Other: Birdhouse die (Paper Smooches), Cork (?), Caran d'ache Supracolor Pencil (67 Mahogany), Subtle EF (SU)
What gorgeous leaves, Bonnie ... the flow of them on each of your cards is just brilliant! Fantastic soft colouring, whether in fresh spring or rich autumn colours ... delicious splatters on the first (that was brave!) ... and such a cute little bird house on the second (the cork texture is yummy!). Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful cards and beautifully done Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteWonderful leaves Bonnie - love how you have 'coloured' them.
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Blessings
Maxine
Fab leaves Bonnie! Gorgeous colours on both - just beautiful! x
ReplyDeleteGreat no-line colouring on both of your cards Bonnie. I really like how you used one of the stamps from the set as the post for your sweet birdhouse. (@natshobbycorner IG)
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards, your colouring is just beautiful. I love the fresh green but then I love the autumn look with that cute birdhouse. x
ReplyDeleteI like the leaves as a background on your first card. The second card is so colorful and pretty. That teeny bird is so adorable peeking in the birdhouse.
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards, with fabulous colouring. What a good idea to make one a Thanksgiving card so that you could use autumn colours! That little bird and its birdhouse are so sweet. For the other card, the leaves made a perfect background.
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful cards. I love the way you say you bravely added some splatters to your first card, I know the feeling. your braveness paid off and your splatters are perfect. Love the colours on your second card xx
ReplyDeleteBon, your two different designs both rock my world! I love the green leafy background, beautifully colored and softened with the vellum! Great job on the schplatters! And you were beyond clever using the stem as a foundation for that darling birdhouse in your second design. Love the overhanging leafy branch in fall colors and that's an awesome sediment. Thank you for sharing with everyone at NBUS! Love, Dolly p.s. Can't wait to see the leafy frame used on a card!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Two beautiful cards with your beautiful leaf stamp Bonnie. Your no-line colouring of the leaves (both Spring and Fall) is amazing!! I just love that sweet bird house and little birdie! xx
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful, Bonnie! The first card does have a softer image. Love the leafy background and perfect fine spatters. The green and brown make a great color combo. Love the design of the second card - the bird house, the foliage, and the sentiment are placed in the perfect positions. Wonderful twofers!
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These are both great Bonnie! I particularly love the coloring on the leaves as well as the design. In fact I ran to my Tombows to see what colors you used. I could never get that shade of green so thanks for the combination! Love the subtle stamping behind that cute bird house card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful leaves stamp, Bonnie! And what a wonderful cards! I like the design of the birthday card. Perfectly stamped and perfectly colored leaves. The second card is very sweet in autumn colors. Bird house and sentiment matches perfectly. Regarding of the fact, how days are flying by, Thanksgiving will be here soon. :-) Hugs, Sonja
ReplyDeleteI'm loving both of your leaf cards Bonnie and the no line coloring you used on both of them too! The added splattering and die cut sentiments on the 1st card make this CAS card really stand out, and your sweet little birdhouse on your Thanksgiving card is just ADORABLE...love it!! A great leaf stamp to use on both your cards this month Bonnie! Hope you're having a great weekend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
ReplyDeleteTwo especially gorgeous leafy cards Bonnie, love your use of the leaves on both your cards - one as the main pint of interest and the second setting the scene for you lovely birdhouse...hugs Robyn
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful Bonnie. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the 'frame' on card number one and love those splats x. What a fun idea to use part of the stamp set to hold up the birdhouse. Both very different and both fabulous x.
ReplyDeleteWow Bonnie, what beautiful twofers! I love the leaves you used, and I love the way you stamped them. The first card is just gorgeous, the vellum gives such a pretty soft look to those leaves, love the splattering as well. Your second card is equally beautiful in those rich fall colors. I love the "ghost" branches in the background, the birdhouse is so sweet, but it is the leaves that just steal the show. A great Thanksgiving fall card! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful leaf backgrounds Bonnie, I love the mix of spring and fall colours ♥
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful these both are, Bonnie! Leaves make me sigh with delight. The birdhouse is so cute on your Thanksgiving card!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are artistic beauties worthy of framing, Bonnie. Love.
ReplyDeleteOh, Bonnie! I love both cards. The one with the birdhouse is so cute and I admire your vision for this project. And the first card is just as beautiful, I love the leafy background. You're genious!!
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Both are beautiful. Your marker watercoloring technique always look amazing. I really love the second fall card with the cute birdhouse.
ReplyDeleteExcellent job on both cards. So pretty. [Bunny]
ReplyDeleteI love a leaf image and I love the way your cards have such different moods Bonnie. Hooray for the brave splattering! Vicky x
ReplyDeleteCan I just say that I love these? That leaves stamp is gorgeous. It works so well for both seasons, and your leaf painting technique is spot on! I'm loving the colors on both cards, too. Such a sweet little cork birdhouse and birdie as well. Those extra little touches, the bit of twine and the EF on your second card, add just the right amount of "oooh, I like that," to your cards. Awesome Twofers. Love them!! Stay safe. Bev
ReplyDeleteWow! I'm loving these both -- the first has your pretty coloring, and the soft vellum, then there's the second with its wonderful whimsy and fall feeling
ReplyDeleteOh my, your leaves are gorgeous, Bonnie! Beautiful water coloring on your first card and I love the softness of the vellum! I also love the autumn theme you chose for the 2nd card...Gorgeous work, my friend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a glorious leafy stamp, Bonnie, and you've brought it to life in two different seasons. I love that cork birdhouse and the faint branches in the background on the second card. Can't wait to see the frame in action.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely and different cards! I love the freshness of the first card (and the grunge) and I really love the cork birdhouse and the sentiment on the second card!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your leafy stamp for both of your beautiful cards and your sentiments and colors and different designs and different occasions and...so pleased you shared with us, Bonnie....Love and Hugs..Nancy
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