Double Duty Stencil

 

Here we are--this is the Double Duty Day!  This is the 39th month, so we are in our 4th year!  WOW--4 years of making two cards with the same stamp from different companies each month!

Each month, we get to pick a stamp set from a predetermined company. Then, we will use that one stamp set and make two cards from the set.  Different images and sentiments from the same set can be used, or use the same image two different ways—Double Duty either way!  But, as an added challenge, one item must be used on both cards—same color cardstock, same ribbon, same stencil, same something.  Double Duty Again!  We will post both cards on our blog on the the 22nd of each month.  See-Double Duty again!  We will be sure to have fun getting doubly inky each month with a different stamp company.  Let’s have fun!

For March, we changed it up a bit. We decided to use a stencil from any company and then add only a sentiment to the card. I picked a stencil from Impression Obsession called Snowfall.  I also used a Simon Hurley paste by Ranger on both cards!

For the first card, I used three colors of Simon Hurley's Solar Paste.  I picked Later Gator, Midnight Snack plus Crown Me and added the colors on an angle across the white cardstock.  I realized later that I layered the panel upside down as the "lesser snowflakes" should be at the top.   I then picked a Simon Says Stamp Die Set called Chunky Thank you and die cut the words from Erin Lee Creative Rainbow Metallic cardstock.  I used the coordinating backer die to cut a piece of velum to go behind the words for more dimension.  I added a few Stampin' Up gems around the words.  

For this card, the background is the same stencil and I picked Solar Paste in Royal Flush on Misty Moonlight cardstock.  There really is lots of shine when you tip the card.  The words are from a Erin Lee Creative die set called Oh Happy Day and I used Opal Mirricard from The Paper Cut, layered twice.  I used the same bling from Stampin' Up, but this time in the blue/green color.  

I hope you enjoyed my cards for our group.  Please be sure to check out the other Double Duty cards. Here is a link to Jeanette's, Darlene’s  and  Carol's blogs.   I am sure you will not be disappointed and will see a couple of sets of great cards.  

Next month we are back to our original challenge and will highlight Altenew Stamp Company.  So be sure to check out our cards on April 22nd!  

Image/Sentiment:  Erin Lee Creative Oh Happy Day Die; Simon Says Stamp Chunky Thankful Die Set

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut Cougar Opaque 100# White, Opal Mirricard; Eric Lee Creative Rainbow Metallic Cardstock; Stampin' Up Basic Black, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy, Velum

Ink: None

Accessories: Stampin' Up Gems; Ranger/Simon Hurley Solar Paste--Later Gator, Midnight Snack, Crown Me, Royal Flush; Impression Obsession Snowfall Stencil

Hot Mess Cards

Today is the the 12th and it is time for another Hot Mess card.   This is card number 50, so we are into year #5. The idea of Hot Mess ~ Success is to Get Messy and you will have Success!  Messiness can be almost anything that we come up with--glitter, alcohol inks, glimmer glitz, sponged backgrounds, etc., anything that is a bit messy.  We are a very fun group and will post a card each month on the 12th.  The links to the other members are on my left side bar and I will also link them at the bottom at this post.

For this month's messiness, I used some Simon Hurley Lunar Paste.  I picked some 3-D Embossing Folders and black cardstock.  I then used my fingers to add the colored paste to the embossed images.  I did also add a bit of Crocodile Tears Solar Paste over some of the colors on the panels.    

But, for the first card, I used the Solar Paste on a black panel with a Simon Hurley Stencil called Looks Like Rain.  The die is Simon Says Stamp Feel Better Soon, cut from Navy Mirricard.  The black panel was then die cut with Gina K Designs Master Layouts 2 and mounted on Misty Moonlight.  The card base is Night of Navy.

For the red/blue card, I used my Sizzix Woven 3-D Embossing Folders and black cardstock. The Lunar Paste colors are Midnight Snack and Game Over, applied with my fingers.  I added a bit of Crocodile Tears Solar Paste where the two colors met.  The die cut is from Erin Lee Creative, called Oh Happy and was cut three times from The Paper Cut's Burgundy Mirricard.  I added some navy enamel dots around the word!

For the Thanks card, I used my Sizzix Doily 3-D Embossing Folders and black cardstock. The Lunar Paste colors are Tropical Tango and Minty Fresh, again applied with my fingers.  I added a bit of Crocodile Tears Solar Paste over parts of the design.  The die cut is from Taylored Expressions called Framed Script Thanks and was cut three times from The Paper Cut's Green Mirrisparkle.  I added some green glitter enamel dots around the words!

For the final card, I used my Sizzix Tim Holtz Cobblestone 3-D Embossing Folders and black cardstock. The Lunar Paste colors are Midnight Snack, Minty Fresh and Tropical Tango, applied at an angle along the cardstock. I again added some Solar Paste sparingly around the panel.  The die cut is from The Paper Cut and is called Happy Birthday-- it was cut three times from TPC's Navy Mirricard.  I added some green enamel dots around the words!

Here are all 4 cards, using Simon Hurley's Lunar Paste and Solar Paste.

I really like the look of my cards and hope you do too.  I also sure hope my fellow messy ladies like them too!  Here are the links to the other somewhat messy crafters:   Carol, Darlene, Jeanette and Terry.   I am sure you will enjoy seeing how everyone got messy this month and was successful in making some great cards!   Be sure to check back to see what we are up to on August 12th.  

Image/Sentiment:  The Paper Cut Happy Birthday, Erin Lee Creative Oh Happy Day, Taylored Expressions Script Thanks and Simon Says Stamp Feel Better Soon Dies

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Stampin' Up Basic Black, Night of Navy, Misty Moonlight; The Paper Cut Burgundy, Navy and Green Mirricard, Green Mirrisparkle, 

Ink:  Simon Hurley Midnight Snack, Tropical Tango, Minty Fresh and Game Over Lunar Paste, Crocodile Tears Solar Paste

Accessories:   Sizzix Woven, Cobblestone 2 and Doily 3-D Embossing Folders; Simon Hurley Looks Like Rain Stencil;  Enamel Dots