Friday 22 February 2019

Reach for the Stars

The Twofer Challenge this month has the theme 'Stars'.   To enter the challenge two cards need to be made using the same stamp, stencil, or die for the prompt on two different designs for two different occasions.

I don't use stencils very often, so I thought I would use a stars stencil for my cards. 

I am joining in the Twofer Challenge with these two cards.


My first card is a CAS, one layer good luck card.  The stencil was a freebie which came with a magazine some time ago.  I used an Adirondack 'Sunshine Yellow' ink pad, applying the ink through the stencil with an Ink Duster, masking off a few of the stars.  The sentiment stamp is an old wood mounted stamp I bought many years ago and it's one of my favourite stamps.  I used a yellow marker pen to add a little colour to the moon.

I am joining in the following challenges with this card:
1. Less is More Challenge #389 ~ OLC - Focus On The Sentiment
My second card has the same stencilled stars, stencilled using the same yellow ink as I used in the last card.  I die cut the circle with a Memory Box 'Stitched Circle', added a few small, green punched stars and layered on a green MB 'Stitched Circle' die cut.  The background was embossed with a Creative Espressions 'Shimmering Stars' e/f.  To finish my card, I added a strip of sentiment ribbon, backed with a thin strip of deep yellow card.

I am joining in the following challenge with this card:










33 comments:

  1. Beautiful star themed cards Liz! I can see you really enjoy this challenge and you end up with 2 cards in one sitting! Shabneez x

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  2. Two beauties,especially love the reach for the moon and stars one

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  3. Gorgeous twofer star cards Liz. Both super designs and I love the sentiment on the first xx

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  4. Such a clever take on the challenge! And both beautifully CAS! Hugs, Gerrina

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  5. Fabulous makes with a stencil! Love all the other star components on the second one, but that saying on the first is one of my favorites, which I happen to have too.

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  6. Beautiful cards Liz hugs Sue x

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  7. 2 beautiful star cards,Liz.Love the sentiment.Enjoy your weekend.

    Gr,Sylvia x

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  8. Such a clever and creative way to use the star stencil in very different ways. Both cards are gorgeous Liz x

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  9. Two beautiful starry cards Liz and love them both and the golden yellow stars are so pretty and the sentiment on the first is really lovely, and the background embossed stars complements the second so well. x

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  10. Sweet! Great star stencil and love the bright yellow you've used. Fantastic cards Liz. LOVE your first card with the CAS design. The stenciled stars look fantastic tucked up against your wonderful encouragement sentiment. Blue and yellow --- perfection!

    Your second card fantastic with the circle framed stars of yellow and green. Wonderful texture from your dry embossed background.

    Thanks for playing along with us at Twofer Card Challenge! xx

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  11. They're both so beautiful!! I love the starry designs on each one!! Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  12. Both cards are beautiful, Liz. The CAS card is elegant and the card with the embossed background is stunning! Kisses, my talented friend.

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  13. Hi Liz,
    what great Twofer designs.
    Love the embossed stars on the one too that is a very fab embossing folder.
    Great colours on your cards too and your creations always look so crisp and clean looking.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  14. I love these two designs, Liz! You did a great job of using your stencil for the star prompt two different ways! I love the free style design of your OLC and that fantastic good luck sediment. And your congratulations card is very festive with the ribbon sediment and starry e/f behind the starry circle! Thank you so much for playing in Twofer Card Challenge #13! Hugs, Darnell

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  15. Fabulous cards Liz, lovely colour choices.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  16. You cannot feel anything but happy after seeing this card. Your project is one of those designed to put a smile on anyone's face. I love the use of color and the simplicity of your focal grouping. Thanks so much for this "sunny" addition to our challenge here at A Place To Start!
    Hugz,
    Chana Malkah, Owner/Designer
    A Place To Start Challenge Blog
    613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
    Redora Lee Designs Blog

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  17. Both gorgeous cards Liz, great use of the stencil and beautiful designs. The good luck sentiment is so lovely.
    Have a great weekend
    xx

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  18. Nice! I admire the CAS style so much, but find it difficult, so these two cards are absolutely fantastic in my book! Funny, the things that are in or out of our comfort zones. Great use of your stencil, and I love that the ribbon doubles as the sentiment on your congrats card. Thanks for playing along at Twofer, Liz!

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  19. Two great cards just fabulous and creative.. have a lovely weekend.xx

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  20. Great star filled beauties. Nice use of the stencil.

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  21. You used the stencil will for your twofer and I just LOVE those itty bitty embossed stars in the 2nd card! NJ on both!

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  22. Brilliant cards Liz, shows off the stars beautifully and love the sentiment.
    Faith
    x

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  23. Two great cards for the twofer challenge.

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  24. Two great cards for Twofer. I love the sentiment about reaching for the moon and landing in the stars.

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  25. Two gprgeous star cards, love the CAS card with the beautiful sentiment and the other with the stencilled stars and star embossed background.

    Sylv xx

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  26. Two gorgeous CAS cards Liz, love both designs.
    Pam x

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  27. Love your "twofer" and the OLC is perfect for the LIM challenge too

    Kathyk

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  28. What clever twofer's Liz!!! I love the design of both! Loving your stencil and the colors you chose on the first card. So pretty and happy feeling! The second card is equally fabulous as well, I love the few stars and the sentiment, really love that sentiment! Nice CAS cards for sure and a great use for the star stencil! Hugs, Brenda

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  29. Two great cards, your OLC is perfect for our challenge. Thanks for playing along with us at Less is More.

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  30. Love how you have used the stars in two different ways...
    Thank you for sharing with Addicted to Stamps and More!
    Susan
    Addicted to Stamps and More
    Calling All Crafters! – My personal Blog!

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  31. Great work with your one layer, stencils are so handy for them aren't they! Love the color combo of blue and yellow, very fresh. Thank you for joining us at Less Is More!

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