Stronger Together for Twofer

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)

He is Risen

Wishing you a blessed Easter.

Easter in 40 Words

Love gave.

Help came.

Compassion reached.

Mercy saved.

Beauty filled.

Hope instilled.

Burdens lifted.

Grace Revealed.

Death ended.

Breach mended.

Joy danced.

Peace extended.

Curtain torn.

Power soared.

Freedom breathed.

Life reborn.

He forgave.

Truth overcame.

Glory rose.

Light reigns.

                           by Debbie McDaniel

Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Easter Blessings (Paper Smooches)

Ink:   Midnight Muse (SU)

Paper:   Bashful Blue, Watercolor (Arches 140 lb. hot press)

Other: Brushos, Wood Veneer, Cross Die (Paper Smooches) 

For the Birds

Hello friends.

I've been playing with that cork again.

That cork die cuts so easily!

I thought it would make a nice birdhouse.

By cutting it twice and stacking it, I got wonderful dimension.

You can see it better here.

I used 2 layers of the birdhouse and one of the roof.

When I decided to cut the second one, I cut the wrong birdhouse.

So I ended up with another card.

I popped them on some of that watercolor piece that I used here.

We're playing with cork, canvas and/or felt at

CAS Mix Up

and having lots of fun.

Challenge ends on the 24th.

also adding to Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

ADD A DIE CUT

Hope you'll join us.

Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Wondrous, Snippets (PB), Holiday Home (SU)

Ink:   Greens, Chocolate Chip

Paper:   Solar White (Neena), Naturals White (ret. SU), Old Olive (SU), Watercolor (Strathmore 140 lb. cold press)

Other:  Cork, Stitche Rectangle Die (SSS), Bird House Die (Paper Smooches)

He is Risen

He is risen!

He is risen indeed!

Alleluia!

Easter blessings to you all.

Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!

Cross:  Taylored Expressions Stained Glass Cross (Thanks, Nance)