Sunday, January 10, 2021

Twofer Challenge #34

Hi eveyone.  I'm excited to be playing along with Twofer Challenge #34 today.  The challenge this month is ...
I do love to make flower cards. :)  Don't forget the rules for this challenge ...

The above cards are made from a lovely Simon Says Stamp set called Look for the Rainbows  I used the spray image, heat embossing in Liquid Platinum on mixed media paper before watercolouring with distress inks and reinkers (Abandoned Coral, Mowed Lawn) for the card on the right.  I then fussy-cut the bottom of the image and placed over a black card base which has a heat embossed sentiment to match.

Close-up ...
For my second card, using the same floral spray, I stamped in black and heat embossed with clear on mixed media paper before watercolouring with distress inks and reinkers (Wilted Violet, Mowed Lawn).  The sentiment is stamped in black and heat embossed in clear as well so that it matches the shine of the image.

Close-up ...
Both these cards have already gone out in the mail! :)  


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Stamps:  Look for the Rainbows; Thoughtful Messages (both from Simon Says Stamp)
Paper:   Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Black card stock (SU!)
Ink:   Versamark; Black (Memento); Distress Inks:  Abandoned Coral, Mowed Lawn, Wilted Violet (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Liquid Platinum embossing powder, Clear embossing powder (both from Ranger), heat tool, water brush

36 comments:

Viv said...

Beautiful Lolly! x

Julia Aston said...

Both designs are so pretty with that lovely spray of blooms Loll - I love the first with it's fussy cut edge over the black which really makes it stand out - and the 2nd is beautifully CAS! xx

Mac Mable said...

What a pretty spray of flowers to use on both of your fabulous cards Loll. Your 'thinking of you' card is so striking and I like how the fussy cutting of the pretty flowers shows up even more against the black cardstock.
Card number two is so delicate and absolutely beautiful Loll x. Two fabulous and inspirational cards x.

Leslie Miller said...

Jaw drop! Those flowers on either white or black are stunning! Black/gold/white is a favorite combo, and when you add in some beautifully colored flowers it's simply breathtaking!

Pat said...

I love the spray of flowers from Simon Says and so pretty in both colours in the more simple form on the left in that glorious purple, and then in a brilliant red, die cut and placed over a contrasting black bottom half which shows them off beautifully Loll. Two fantastic Twofer cards. x

Susan said...

Oh I love these - both are beautiful. Two wonderful colour versions of the flowers and two great layouts!

JoAnn said...

Two beautiful cards. I really love the one with the black card base, it really stands out. Such a pretty floral spray you used and your water coloring is perfect. TFS

BożenA said...

WOW! These two cards are so beautiful! I like both of them very much, but I was interested in the design of the black card. So inspiring. Thank you for sharing both projects.
Hugs,
BożenA xx

Barb Ghig said...

Gorgeous cards, Loll! Love your choice of flowers and how you made each design unique! Great idea to fussy cut the blooms on the first one and place them over a black panel...so striking! Your 2nd card is so pretty and would fit nicely into the challenge at ATCAS (Emboss - Heat or Dry) if you're interested :) xx

nancy littrell said...

Love both your cards and how you stamped and colored flower sprays for both cards and finished them for beautiful and different occasions. I love the black cardstock on your 2nd card for such a different look. TFS Love and Hugs...Nancy

Carol L said...

THese are absolutely gorgeous cards and what a great look with the different colors! Beautiful!!

Greta said...

Absolutely gorgeous cards, Loll! I use both of these layouts, but it's been a long time since I did the one with the black panel. Wonderful inspiration!

Bonnie said...

I LOVE that first card and the way you've cut part of it and have it hanging over the black! And AWESOME card, my friend! Love the second card with the purple flowers and all that white space too! Two beautiful cards, my friend!

Christine Alexander said...

Two stunning cards Loll, I love that thinking of you card, the pink really pops against the black but still says "I care". the purple is CAS perfection :)

Jeanne said...

Happy New Year, Loll. Thanks for sharing these two beautiful cards. The one with the black is especially striking. Thanks for sharing.

Karen Dunbrook said...

beautiful and so elegant looking.
Hope all is well with you mf...what a crazy world we are living in!
take care,
xx Karen

Marcia Hill said...

WOW...both of these are SOOOO PRETTY Loll!! I love the card where you cut underneath the floral spray and added to the black base...STUNNING!! And your CAS thank you card is just as pretty! Lovely, lovely cards my friend!! :0)

Ros Crawford said...

You're so good with colours, both are absolutely fabulous!

Happy Dance said...

Pretty sure I've fallen in love...I really do love this awesome duo, Loll. That stamp is simple, yet full of possibilities, and the way you've used it on these two cards is perfect. Love the designs, the colors, the embossing, and especially the gorgeous CAS look. You've knocked it out of the park once again! Love, love, love these beauties. Stay safe! Bev

Trina P. said...

Great choice of flower to use and you’ve featured them perfectly with these twofers. The first one really pops with the black. Your second is beautifully CAS.

JD/ Jill said...

Loll, These cards are just fantastic. So beautiful!

If you get the time please stop by my blog... PS. I'm also going to be sending you an email.

oldpunca said...

Fantastic flowers twofer! I like the coloring on both cards and the choose of colors. The black part on the first one is great with the heat embossed sentiment. The second one is perfect CAS. I like CAS. :-)
Hugs, Sonja

Brenda said...

Loving your twofers Loll! That spray stamp you used is so pretty. I love how you cut around the bottom of it and placed over the black cardstock. You have colored it so pretty too. Your second card is pretty with the purple color and is so vibrant. Love the purple and I'm not usually a purple gal. lol Both cards are nice and CAS, so pretty. Hugs, Brenda

Cardsncraftsnyc said...

Both cards are just so pretty. Thank you for participating at the flower challenge. ♥️

Cardsncraftsnyc said...

Both cards are just so pretty. Thank you for participating at the flower challenge. ♥️

Cardsncraftsnyc said...

Both cards are beautiful. Thank you for playing along with the flower challenge.

Linda said...

Two beautiful cards, and so different.
Great job with the fussy cutting, the heat embossing makes the spray really stand out against the black.
The second design is so beautifully CAS .... love it! xx

HilaryJane said...

What a perfect twofer, love the black and white contrast xx

Linda said...

Two beautiful floral cards, Loll. My favorite is the one with the black. It really makes you flowers pop. But love the purple ones too,.

TK said...

You never cease to amaze me, Loll! These are fantastic -- beautiful image, pretty coloring, and oh that stunning bold contrast!

Papercraft Boutique said...

Two beautiful cards, Loll!
So cleaver to think of fussy-cutting the bottom of the image! It adds so much interest to the design. The color contrast is effective too.
The second card is simple and stunning! I love the petal color first of all. :-) Changing the orientation of the stamp image makes the card look totally different from the first card, and the big white space enhances the beauty of the floral spray.
Hideko xx

Sue - said...

What a beautiful spray of flowers. Love both the cards!

Darnell said...

Your designs are beautiful using that pretty floral spray, Lolly! I love the coloring on both, but I especially love how the embossing and coloring of the flowers looks against the black and white! Thank you for playing in the challenge! I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. Love, Dolly

Anita in France said...

What a gorgeous spray, Loll ... so beautifully showcased on each card! Your colouring is just delicious ... it's lovely on the crisp white ... and so wonderfully dramatic trimmed out against the black! Hugs, Anita :)

Viv said...

Two amazing cards here Loll! Thanks for sharing with us over at 'The Flower Challenge' ;)hugs Viv xx

Aileen said...

These two cards look amazing Loll I love the colouring and how you cut around the second one. So pretty