I love the intriguing stamping opportunity called "Twofer Card Challenge"
which requires the use of the exact
same stamp or die to make two cards with distinctly different designs for two
different occasions. So I was thrilled when my card was
selected as one of the winners in the May
challenge. [Hence, the title for this posting GD for TC which stands for "Guest Designer for Twofer Card Challenge"!]
The July Challenge is
called named "Garden" and I used two solid Posh Impression wood
mount stamps to make my two cards.
The first features a unique fold with a center oval "window" that displays a beautiful garden scene from an upcycled calendar. For this card, I stamped the images on scraps of paper and fussy cut them before adhering them to my card with foam tape to add some depth. The sentiment on the front is a freebie from Handmade by Paula and the inside
sentiment is from a Whimsy digi set named "Vintage Sentiments." You can find it HERE [for
just $3.]
An added note- I had hoped to provide information on how to make this card, but it took me quite a while since I was using a card I'd received as my template and couldn't bear to take it apart to trace. I also didn't know the name of the technique so even spending a long time on Pinterest and Googling didn't provide any tutorial. Then... a sweet paper artist named Jill left a comment calling it a Tunnel. I immediately created my card after receiving a card that included that technique and I wanted to direct people to a tutorial but after spending a good half hour searching I couldn't find it. After seeing your comment, I immediately googled "Tunnel Card" and found a great link HERE. [Thanks so much, Jill!]
An added note- I had hoped to provide information on how to make this card, but it took me quite a while since I was using a card I'd received as my template and couldn't bear to take it apart to trace. I also didn't know the name of the technique so even spending a long time on Pinterest and Googling didn't provide any tutorial. Then... a sweet paper artist named Jill left a comment calling it a Tunnel. I immediately created my card after receiving a card that included that technique and I wanted to direct people to a tutorial but after spending a good half hour searching I couldn't find it. After seeing your comment, I immediately googled "Tunnel Card" and found a great link HERE. [Thanks so much, Jill!]
For the second card, I stamped the rose image onto a Thank You card from a boxed set. I developed a simple mask by stamping the image onto a post-it note, fussy cutting that image and attaching it to the rose before stamping the leaves. I repeated this a few times and did the same on the envelope to make a wonderful set. I save the masks for later use by attaching them to the stamp with a rubber band. [I actually stamped the entire box of cards and matching envelopes to use as a bridal shower gift for one of my nieces. I left the inside blank so that she can add a nice note to each, and added a sheet of 20 pretty boutonniere stamps. A pretty and personal gift that I think she will appreciate.]
Really lovely card, great design.
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy your cards are gorgeous. I love them both. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful Auntie you are, Kathy, making that bridal shower gift set for your niece complete with postage stamps! She will love you forever for this!! It's a stunning thank you card design! And I love your fancy fold hello design, too! Brilliant to use that upcycled garden picture from a calendar on the inside! This will be a keepsake! Thank you for being one of the Guest Designers this month for Twofer Card Challenge #18! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful these cards are...they're so fabulous not sure which one is better so I'll choose both. LOve the surprise of the framed oval on the inside. And your gift box of cards is going to be so welcomed by your niece. Handmade is so much better than purchased at the local drug store.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful surprise your fancy fold card has in store for its recipient. Your niece will be thrilled to have such a wonderfully personal gift from you, in those thank you cards and so thoughtful to include postage with the gift. A delightful set of twofers.
ReplyDelete2 really great cards. I like the fancy fold one as it is something I would never think to do. Congrats on your win and guest designer spot xx
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards, Kathy! What an interesting fold - looks great - and I love how you masked the flowers on card two! Congrats on guest DT at Twofer!!
ReplyDeleteA splendid twofer, Kathy ... the first has such a gorgeous flower garden behind the sentiment panel adorned with roses ... and what a wonderful surprise the recipient will have on opening it up ... a happy hello indeed! Your card set for your niece is so pretty ... love how you took the design to the envelope ... and found just the right stamps to top off such a fabulous gift! Thanks so much for inspiring our players as our Guest Designer at Twofer! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteThese rose garden cards are both quite lovely, Kathy! Love that ultra cool fold on your first card, such a fun card, sure to bring a smile to the recipient's face! Pretty colors, too. And how sweet of you to make notes (and add the stamps too) for your niece! That makes such a nice gift for the bridal shower! We are delighted to have you as our Guest Designer at Twofer! : ) Bev
ReplyDeleteHello, Kathy! First of all, I'm so happy to have you as our guest designer! As for your cards, I'm very inspired to search out a boxed set of simple notes and dress them up as you have! I know I've seen some very inexpensive plain and simple sets. It's so nice to have some of the work done for you. Yours turned out absolutely beautiful and they make a lovely gift for your niece, along with the pretty postage stamps. Your hello card has a fabulous fold which looks simple enough for me to want to try. Great way to upcycle! You've done such a lovely job with your garden Twofers!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to make a box of thank you cards for your niece and lucky recipients too. Your card with the fold looks great too, a little surprise inside.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so very nicely done! I especially like your "Tunnel" card!
ReplyDeleteKathy, glad I could help you with the name of your card fold. I had made several of those years ago, but had forgotte where I had found the instructions...so I checked Split Coast stampers and there was the tutorial that I used for my tunnel card. You have inspired me to make another one.
ReplyDeleteThank you for becomming a "follower on my blog, and I have started following you too... can't wait to check out your other cards!