Sunday 15 November 2020

Twofer Stars

The theme of the Twofer Challenge this month is 'Stars'.  Two cards with different design, for two different occasions (except this month only, when both cards can be for Christmas), using the same die, stamp or stencil. I was delighted to be invited to be a Guest Designer this month and I thought I'd join in the challenge with a second pair of cards.  Looking through my dies, stamps and stencils, I realised that I was a bit short on stars, so I reread the rules and punches can be used instead of dies. So I set to work with a couple of star punches. 
 
I used two star punches on both cards, the large one was a Woodware punch and smaller one an Xcut punch.

I am joining in the Twofer Challenge with this pair of cards.


My brother is celebrating a big birthday at the end of this month and this is the card I made for him.  The card shape was made with a Spellbinders 'Pop-Ups - Happy Days' die.  The papers are from Dovecraft 'Blue Skies' paper pad.  The computer generated sentiment was punched with a Stampin' Up punch and the blue mat hand cut.  I added some of the smaller stars to the front of the card.

I layered small white stars onto the large navy stars.

I am joining in the following challenges with this card:


My second card uses the same two star punches.  The papers are from an old Trimcraft Christmas paper pad.  I punched the stars from gold glitter card to add a little sparkle.

This photo shows the card when opened.....

..... and this photo shows the inside of the card where the message will be written.

I am joining in the following challenges with this card:







30 comments:

  1. Super cards Liz! Great fancy folds!

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  2. Wonderful cards Liz, you've done a great job with the "stars" requirement! Both folds are fantastic, it's always nice to see something a bit different. I'm sure your brother is going to love the stair card for his 60th birthday, the colours and patterns are fabulous. I really like the fold you used for the Christmas card. When I first looked I didn't realise the front was folded back on itself, I thought it was a panel down the front of the card. Love it!
    Cheers,
    Beccy

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  3. Lovely starry cards Liz. I like the fold on the Christmas card. I thought the same as Beccy when I first looked at it.

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  4. Lovely cards. Your folds are always great.

    Thanks for the link you sent. I watch the video and my eyes glazed over. I really thought I'd enjoy making it. Oh well. I might give it a try one day. [Bunny]

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  5. Two more beautiful Twofer cards Liz and love the blue card with the circle theme for your brother which I'm sure he will love, and then the red themed with diagonal stripes and a pretty interlocking circle design, and both with the two different sized punched stars and wonderful shaped cards with the stepper and fold back card. You are so adept at making these types of cards and they always look perfect! x

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  6. Hi Liz

    Two wonderful cards showcasing your stars.

    Many congratulations on being guest designer. Have fun!

    Love Jules xx

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  7. Stunning post, superbly created and love your colours, images and oh, love the whole lot. x

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  8. Thank you for playing as well as guesting, Liz! That's a lovely thing to do to show your support and I appreciate it. You've made amazing fold cards and I love both designs. Congratulations to your brother on reaching this milestone! He's going to feel like a star for having climbed up to 60! And your Christmas card is very festive in classic colors and festive stripes and stars!! Keep well and I hope your daughter is continuing her recovery to full health. Hugs, Darnell

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  9. Amazing cards. Love your fancy folds.
    Valerija xx

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  10. Two beautiful cards in gorgeous vibrant colours,love your folds and star embellishments

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  11. Fabulous cards Liz - I love your fancy folds.
    Kath x

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  12. Two more lovely cards with the star theme

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  13. Fantastic dimensional card!! That die really creates an eye catching card. Your creation is perfect for our Cardz 4 Guyz challenge..."adult guy birthday"! We are so glad you joined the fun and played along with our challenge!!

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  14. Liz great to see another set of twofers from you. Playing along as well as guest designing is a feat. Your star featured cards with the great fun folds are wonderful. Thanks for playing along with us at Twofer Card Challenge 33.

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  15. Two super 'star' cards and great folds xx

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  16. I LOVE fancy fold cards so you had me right from the get go with both of these cards Liz!! That step card for your brother is amazing and what perfect little spots to add those stars...your brother will definitely feel like the STAR when he opens this wonderful card! And your Christmas card will bring a smile just because of all the sparkle and shine, and then even more smiles after seeing how the card opens! Two FABULOUS cards Liz and thanks so much for adding even more inspiration to the gallery at The Twofer Challenge!! :0)

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  17. Two fantastic cards. The step card is great and your brother will love it. The fancy fold of the second card is so clever.

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  18. Great how you used them in different folding cards! Hugs, Gerrina

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  19. Both cards are outstandingly well designed and beautiful!

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  20. Firstly what clever design folds, love the unusual fold of the stars in the front, haven't seen that before and then the use of the stars and papers are a delight, your brother is going to be thrilled with his.
    Faith x

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  21. Hi Liz,
    2 wonderful Twofer designs.
    They are both brilliantly created and so much lovely colour as well.
    Congratso n being a GD also.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  22. What clever designs you chose for this twofer challenge! Loving that step card and the unique fold of the Christmas card is wonderful! Nice job on both!

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  23. Clever cards. Thanks for joining us at Cardz 4 Galz. Caz. DT. x

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  24. Two wonderful cards - love that stepper one in particular.

    Thanks for joining us at Cardz 4 Galz.

    Helen x

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  25. Two fabulous star cards Liz, I’m sure you’re brother was more than pleased with his special birthday one.
    Janice x

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  26. FABULOUS star card twofers and well deserving of your splendid win there too - Congratulations Liz

    Happy Monday

    Kathyk

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