Free as a Bird for Twofer

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

It's time for a new challenge at Twofer.

This month's challenge is

I chose these fun birds from Jane's Doodles.

They're like potato chips....you can't do just one!

Onefer

I had this card front that I'd die cut when a friend came to visit.

It was perfect for two of the Copic colored birds with a small aperture for a sentiment.

It will either go for a thank you or just a uplifting card for someone.

I used a NBUS stencil to add a bit of interest to the background.

Twofer...

This bright and happy friend was colored with Zigs.

Threefer....

Another colored with Zigs.

I could go on and on with these fun birdies but it's time to move along

to something else.

I do love birds and can't wait to see what you come up with.

Just remember to make two different designs for two different occasions.

Challenges:

Twofer - Birds

NBUS - Never Before Used Schtuff

 

Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!

Card Recipe (card 1)

Stamps:  Free as a Bird (Jane's Doodles)

Ink:   Memento Tuxedo Black, Scattered Straw (DI)

Paper:   Neenah, Black 

Other:  Sunrise Radiating Rays Stencil (MFT), Copics (R22, Y13, Y15, BG11, BG13, B24, YG07,G14, B0000), Doodle Window Slimline Die (Catherine Pooler)

Card Recipe (card 2)

Stamps:  Free as a Bird (Jane's Dooles), Happy Messages (Stampendous)

Ink:   Jet Black Archival

Paper:   Neenah, Gorgeous Grape, Mixed Media (Strathmore 400 series)

Other:  Oxford EF (Cuttlebug), Zigs CCRBM (26 lt. pink, 25 pink, 80 violet, 303 shadow mauve, 70 orange, 37 cornflower blue), Leaf die (?)

Card Recipe (card 3)

Stamps:  Free as a Bird (JD), Thoughtful Wishes (Stampendous)

Ink:   Jet Black Archival

Paper:   Neenah, Mixed Media, Orchid Opulence

Other:  Zig CCRBM (26 lt. pink, 83 lilac, 54 pale orange, 50 yellow, 47 May green), Stitched Hexagons die (MB), Greenery EF (SU), Little Things Rainbow (Lucy's Cards)

Jane's Doodle Birds

Challenges:

Krafty Chicks #523 -  (Week 3) CAS Cards

Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!

Card Recipe (card 1)

Stamps:  Free as a Bird (Jane's Doodles), Sentiment Strips (Alt)

Ink:   Archival Jet Black

Paper:   Mixed Media (Strathmore), Neenah, Orchid Opulence

Other:  Zigs (Cornflower,  Lt. Violet,  Bright Yellow), Stitched Hexagon Layers Dies (MB), Charles EF (Cuttlebug)

Card Recipe (card 2)

Stamps:  Free as a Bird (Jane's Doodles), Tiny Sayings (Ali)

Ink:   Archival Jet Black

Paper:   Mixed Media (Strathmore), Blue Raspberry (MFT), Gold Foil (SU), Neenah

Other:  Zigs (Lt. Blue, Lt. Violet, Violet, Bright Yellow), Double Stitched Circle Die (LI), Circle Thin Frame (SSS), Subtle EF (SU)

Card Recipe (card 3)

Stamps:  Free as a Bird (Jane's Doodles)

Ink:   Archival Jet Black

Paper:   Mixed Media (Strathmore), Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, Neenah

Other:  Zigs (Bright Yellow, Orange, Yellow Green, Mid Green, Cornflower Blue), Hello Die (SSS), Oxford EF (Cuttlebug), Stitched Rectangles Die (SSS)

Sunflower Reminder for CAS Watercolour

Hello friends.  I'm so glad you could stop by!

I have another sunflower to share today.

I used another of the sunflower stamps in the Jane's Doodles set
 and this time used watercolor pencils to color.

I got a large set of Faber Castell watercolour pencils for my birthday.
Now I have lots and lots of colors to choose from.

And I need a lot more practice with them!

I have used the smooth side of the paper for stamping and coloring the images
and fussy cut them when they were dry.

The piece behind the flower has a very light wash on the textured side
of the watercolor paper.

I mounted the framed design piece on foam for added dimension.

Marcia has chosen sunflowers for our theme at CAS Watercolour this month.

The Design team and out Guest Designer Izzy have a lot of beautiful
sunflowers cards to inspire you.

I hope you'll join us.

Challenges:

CAS Watercolour: Sunflower

Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Sunflowers (Jane's Doodles), Snippets (PB)

Ink:   Antique Linen (DI), Chocolate Chip (SU)

Paper:   Neenah, Watercolor (Tim Holtz)

Other:  Aquarelle Watercolour Pencils (Faber Castell), Double Pierced Rectangle Die (Avery Elle),

Sunflower Joy for CAS Watercolour

Hello friends and welcome!

We're starting a new challenge at
CAS Watercolour

This month Marcia is our host and she's chosen...

one of my very favorite flowers!

I used my favorite watercolor technique to do this sweet flower.

I placed the stamp in my MISTI and first inked the stem with a marker,

pressed on my mixed media paper, moved the color on the paper with a

damp water brush and stamped again.

I used the same technique with a Mini Distress pad for the flower,

adding some darker ink to the base of the petals with markers.

When I was happy with the flower, I used the small end of a

Gathered Twigs Distress Marker and dotted the center, then blended 

the color with my water brush.

The background wash was done by pulling the color from the

flower with a very damp water brush. I dropped some pink in the wash

by swiping color on my palette and picking it up with a wet water brush

and touching it to the wet background.

Our Design Team have outdone themselves with inspiration pieces this month.

We have a new Designer, Jenny.  I hope you'll give her a warm welcome.

And we're joined by Izzy as our fabulous Guest Designer.

I'm excited to see a beautiful array of watercolor sunflowers 

in the gallery this month.

More inspiration:  DH brought me these for my birthday.

Challenges:

CAS Watercolour: Sunflowers

Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!

Card Recipe

Stamps:  Sunflowers (Jane's Doodles), Happy Snippets (PB)

Ink:   Mustard Seed, Peeled Paint (mini DI), Peeled Paint, Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade, Dried Marigold (DM)

Paper:   Neenah, Mixed Media (Strathmore 400 series)

Other:  Linen Texture Plate (PTI), Stitched Hexagon Layers (MB)