I finally got around to finishing my cards for the Twofer Challenge #26 which is "Rain/Umbrella." In the twofer challenge you're supposed to make 2 different cards with 2 different themes by using the same stamps, stencils and/or dies.
My first card is an encouragement card showing a storm scene on the front....
with a rainbow inside. The umbrella is from a SSS Seasonal Simon stamp set and that's what I used to make both my cards. I used the same stamp set for the dog and his boots. The sentiment, clouds, raindrops and rainbow inside were done with a set of Lawn Fawn Rain or Shine / Before and After stamps and dies. I stamped Simon first, then colored him with Copics. I stamped Simon's boots on a snippet of yellow card, then colored them with a pink gel marker before fussy cutting. I grounded him in a puddle done with Copic markers. The umbrella was paper-pieced with snippets to match the mosaic panel on the side.
The mosaic panel was done by cutting snippets of dsp into random shapes and sizes. I took a panel of scrap card, and completely covered it with adhesive, then placed the dsp snippets on top of the adhesive, leaving spaces in between. Afterward, I sprinkled the entire piece with turquoise glitter embossing powder to fill the spaces in between and then heat set it. I also colored another snippet of white card with a yellow fluorescent Copic marker, then used a MFT notched border die to cut it, adding it to one side of the mosaic strip, with the leftover strip placed on the other side.
I will also enter this card into the Craft Rocket challenge #69
Also entering it into the NBUS challenge #13 - use your Never Before Used Schtuff. This is the first time I've used the Lawn Fawn stamps and dies as they were a recent gift from a friend.
Here is my 2nd card for the Twofer. I made the butterfly with 2 umbrellas from the SSS stamp set. I stamped the umbrella twice on Yupo paper that was colored with alcohol ink and some gold mixative. I fussy cut both umbrellas and put them together to create a butterfly, adding a MB Darla die-cut butterfly beneath. I hand-drew over the stamped umbrella lines with a gold paint pen, then added dots with a white sharpie. The body of the butterfly was done in mirror gold; cut with the MB butterfly die. I used some beautiful SSS woodgrain cardstock and cut a stitched oval die to place the butterfly on, adding tiny gold gemstones randomly. The glittered gold panel was die cut with a Lil Inker stitched rectangle die and placed on another piece of SSS woodgrain cardstock. I will put the sentiment inside when I get ready to use this card. It can be used for a birthday, Mother's Day, thank-you, or Thinking of You card so I'll save it for just the right occasion.
I'm also entering this card into the following challenge...
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge -"Knock on Wood" (use anything wood related)
Thanks for the visit and sticking with me for this long post and I hope your weekend is off to a good start. Take good care of you and yours!
Carol
You are always sooooooo clever with these Twofers! Well done!
ReplyDeleteI really needed that umbrella this morning welcome rain but it is super beautiful now bringing out the butterflies Both cards are lovely ......Lis
ReplyDeleteLove your butterfly and the little dog is adorable on your cards. He made me smile.
ReplyDeleteGosh, these are really impressive. The butterfly looks amazing and I love how you disguised the lines of the umbrella stamp with gold. The puppy is adorable with his paper pieced wellies... so cute. You've included so many techniques its brilliant x
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever and talented to get that beautiful butterfly from the umbrella. That surely has to be in the top category for winning in my book.
ReplyDeleteYou did a brilliant job coming up with two different designs for this prompt, Carol, and both of them are great! Honestly, you are Di's Vice President of Snippets! I can't believe you did that awesome mosiac border panel, but it is impressive! And it goes so well with Simon sitting in a puddle in the rain in his cute paper-pieced wellies! (He needs a boot for his butt!) I love the message and the rainbow on the inside! And I love the incredibly beautiful butterfly you made for your second design. WOW! The pretty wings must be gorgeous in real life and so schparkly along with that gold glitter background! Great texture with the woodgrain e/f, too. Thank you so much for playing in Twofer Card Challenge #26 and for sharing at NBUS! Take care and stay safe! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, what creative cards!! Love the dog/rainbow card, so sweet! And, second card is very pretty with the butterfly! So creative using the umbrella die for the wings...well done!!
ReplyDeleteMost gorgeous colours, cards and amazing things to view...happy Sunday and keep smiling.xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever lady you are! That is the best twofer I have seen for umbrellas!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Carol.
OH! my goodness Carol, GREAT creativity, love your dog and the fab butterfly.
ReplyDeleteKeep safe and well.
Faith x
Two super cards Carol, the first one is fabulous but the second one is inspired, such a great idea to use the umbrella as butterfly wings.
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What a fab job you did and the butterfly from umbrellas is amazing! Gonna need those umbrellas, as it sounds like a wet week ahead!
ReplyDeleteYou get the gold star for being the most creative in my book. I would have never thought to use an umbrella for a butterfly! Outstanding and BOTH are fantastic! WOW!
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OMGOsh, both of these cards are amazing, Carol! You always have the coolest idea's and the umbrella being used as butterfly wings is brilliant! Great job on the challenges! You definitely rocked them! :)
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of these two cards! The boots are so cute on Simon and the mosiac is beautiful. The rainbow is lovely inside. But, taking center stage is that butterfly with umbrella wings. How did you ever think of that! Simply stunning and a wonderful design of both cards.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards - especially that umbrella butterfly!
ReplyDeleteBoth beautiful cards and love the idea of using the umbrella for butterfly wings-very clever and the snippet border is a great idea too love them both
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Both fabulous cards, love the butterfly one, so clever...and such a gorgeous result! I always look at- and admire the twofer challenge entries...one day I might have the courage to give it a go myself!!!
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Two fantastic cards, Carol. And how clever to use the umbrella for butterfly wings. Love!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great twofer, Carol! I love Simon with his cute boots and umbrella! Great job with those rain drops and puddle! Your butterfly is gorgeous with the alcohol ink and gold details! Thanks for joining in the fun with us at the Twofer Card Challenge!
ReplyDeleteOh how sweet! These are both so fabulous and i love your little rainbow ~ how neat to use it for the butterfly - that super creative, CaroL!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool, snippet-y mosaic border, Carol ... and such a sweet rainy scene ... Simon looks adorable in his yellow patterned wellies! Your butterfly is awesome ... glimmery, glitzy and so delicate ... lovely detailing! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Twofer! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteYou are right. It is a chilly spring, but I have enjoyed that my flowers are blooming SO MUCH longer than most years. I also wanted to tell you that the die is Gina Maries wonky stitched ovals. I am really enjoying that die set. have a good evening!
ReplyDeleteCarol, they are both great cards and super creative, but I have to tell you that the butterfly is AMAZING! I love it! So smart!!!! Hugz
ReplyDeleteOMGosh Carol! I just love the way you used the snippits in your little side panels?? So creative and looks great with the umbrella imagine.
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards and oh so clever. I like the dogs cute boots and the pretty colour of the butterfly. The side mosaic panel is quite inspired.
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