At last I have managed to join in with Darnell's new Twofer challenge and must admit that I found taking a picture of two cards together somewhat difficult, but this is the best I could do.
My item which I used on both cards was the large heart die from a set from Little B.
For the first I used simply the whole heart and cut the Memory Box elephant from it, adding the 'welcome' sentiment from Paper Smooches. The backdrop was embossed with an EF from Creative Expressions.
For the second card I used part of the heart diecut upside down as the top panel of the card. This time adding the peacock which was a mag freebie and the sentiment from Hero Arts. I don't think it's really cheating to use just part of the heart, but this particular die is so large it's good to be able to use it in a different way!
Fabulous cards, Chrissie! Took me a moment to work out where the second heart was hiding. Superb, Jo x
ReplyDeleteOh, how absolutely beautiful and wonderfully creative! Each card is just gorgeous in its own right, so nicely done. Darling, sweet baby card, and I absolutely LOVE the peacock die. Some of the best dies, stamps, and embossing folders I've seen have been magazine freebies. After seeing these cards I had to take a look at others on your blog. I love your CAS style!
ReplyDeleteps: Oops, I meant to say how utterly creative your heart scallop is. Simply brilliant and I have to remember that idea!
DeleteThese are so exquisite, Chrissie! The baby card should be framed for the baby's nursery! It is soft and textured and FUN with that ellie cutout with the ear and eye! It brings a huge smile! And wow, I love your w-o-w thank you card! Like Jo, it took minute a minute to find the heart! It made a beautiful perch for the partridge! And I can't very well tell you that you can't use an off-set heart when that's what I did for my DT card, lol!! Thank you so much for playing along in Twofer Card Challenge #2!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeletep.s. Sorry you had trouble with the photo. Every bit of both cards doesn't have to be in the gallery linkup photo. We still visit each blog individually for commenting, but when it comes time to reviewing the entries to narrow them down and choose the winners two weeks later (especially when there are a lot of entries), it's nice to be able to see at a glance that two cards were made and that they are two different designs for two different occasions. Everyone can also show the individual photos of their pretty cards on their posts so they can be seen in their full glory. xxoo
These are wonderful cards, Chrissie. That baby card is just delightful, and Darnell is right...it's perfect for framing as a keepsake! Love the embossing folder you've used here, and how you've added the ear back. So darn cute!! I do love what you've done with your second card. The heart is the perfect perch for that incredible peacock! Love the white on white look. Two great cards. Thanks so much for joining us at the Twofer Challenge. Bev
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea, to use a portion of that white heart for your lovely peacock to perch on!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards, I love how you've used the hearts. xx
ReplyDeleteYour baby card is darling, Chrissie, and I love that peacock. You found a great way to use that die for two different occasions.
ReplyDeleteWow! Both cards are amazing! I like the cut out with the baby card...(must remember that technique), and same thing with the peacock. I have that die and never would thought of using it in all white...so exquisite!
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful and elegant cards. I like the way how you placed elephant and a peacock.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a sweet, soft baby card, Chrissie ... love how you've used the positive ear and googly eye inside the negative die cut of the elephant ... so cute! Gorgeous white on white peacock ... elegant and so stylish! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Twofer! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are beautiful, Chrissie! I love the details of the elephant inside the negative die cut, and what an elegant perch for your gorgeous peacock! Thanks for joining in the fun with us at the Twofer Card Challenge!
ReplyDelete2 gorgeous cards Chrissie, both such clever designs. Love the babay card, and how you've used the heart as a scallop for the fabulous bird. The mag freebie was a great find! Cathy x
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