Double Duty ~~ Year 2

Here we are!  This is the 13th month, so we are just starting year number 2 of this newest challenge.  This was a thought that I had in the middle of the night, similar to what Kelly has had in the past.  Plus, it is a bit of offshoot of our Stamp What Challenge! This one is called Double Duty! 

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 January, the company we are using is Stampin' Up-- company all of us have many sets to chose from.  I picked a very sweet wood mounted stamp that reminds me of Kelly.  I few years ago she was looking for this stamp and had contacted Sarah, my demo, to keep an eye out for it.  A few months later, at the rummage for Camp Stamp-in-Oga, Sarah shows me the stamp that someone had for sale.  Now, I was on a mission to find the same stamp as it sure is cute.  I found one on eBay for a a pretty decent price--score! 

For my first card-the yellow one, I colored the sweet bouquet image with my Copic Sketch Markers  I die cut the image with Gina Marie Designs Stitched Ovals and added a yellow layer behind it.  The sentiment is called Free Snow and I used a Stampin' Up Oval Punch to cut it out.  The background patterned paper is fun striped pattern that I recently got from Kelly in a kit.  Some green enamel dots are the final touch.  

For my second card, the pink one, I used my colored pencils and Gamsol.  I have not used those for a long time and I like the soft look.  I die cut the image and layer with Whimsy Stamps Zig Zag Rectangle dies.   The background paper is also from Kelly and was included in the same kit I got earlier this month.  This time a banner of pink satin ribbon and pink enamel dots finish the card.  

I had a number of Double Duty elements on these cards. First, I used some cute and colorful patterned paper that Kelly recently sent me.  I used dies to cut out the image and layers for both cards, along with enamel dots.

Here is the inside of my cards:

I hope you enjoyed my card for our group.  Please be sure to check out the other Double Duty cards.  Here is a link to Jeanette's, Darlene and Carol's blogs.    I am sure you will not be disappointed and will see a couple of sets of great cards.  Our friend Kelly might occasionally post a card for our challenge, but she could not commit to the entire year.  So, check her blog to see if she did play along this month!

Hero Arts is up for our our February challenge, so be sure to check out our cards on the 22nd!

Image/Sentiment:  Stampin' Up Love is Kindness

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Stampin' Up Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Melon Mambo, Polished Pink; The Paper Cut Cougar Opaque 110# White; Recollections Patterned Paper 

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black; 

Accessories:   Copic Sketch Markers; Colored Pencils-Gamsol; Gina Marie Designs Stitched Oval Dies; Whimsy Stamps Zig Zag Rectangle Dies; Pink Satin Ribbon; Pink and Green Enamel Dots

What to Give Up?

Today is the third Wednesday of the month and this is my Ready, Set, Go Challenge Card! The 3 Musketeers--Kelly, Jeanette and me--are back with another challenge for February, our 46th month!  That means we are coming to the end of 4th year--YAY!

i provided the challenge for us this month: Our posting date is February 17^th, the first day of lent in 2021 and National RAK Day.  During Lent, many people traditionally give up items—chocolate, coffee, alcohol, etc.  Me—I kiddingly say I give up Lobster and drinking water from the outside water spigot-ha!  So, for our challenge in February, you need to “give up” an item you almost always use or have on a card.  Do you usually color with Copics—not this month.  How about patterned paper for a background layer—not this time.  So—you need to give up something on your card.  Then, you are being asked to send  your card as a RAK—a card to a random person in your life who would not be expecting it.

Ready, Set, Go!

I thought about what to give up on my card and I decided to not use my Copic Markers as they are my go to coloring medium.  I picked up my case of colored pencil along with a container of Gamsol and blending stumps.  I am not sure the last time I colored with them, so it was a bit of a relearning curve!  I picked a large floral image from a Stampin' Up set called Blended Seasons.  I thought the flower looked a bit like pansies, so I colored the with my favorites--yellow inners and a purple outer edge.  The background is a Stampin' Up embossing folder called Stylish Stripes--I do not use my embossing folders enough.  I added a flag of Mossy Meadow ribbon and rounded the corners of the image layer.  I punched out one of the sentiments from the same set and added two layers from additional Stampin' Up punches.  I added a strip of three pearls for a bit of bling!   I think this is the perfect sentiment for a RAK!  

Here is the inside of my card, with a strip of washi tape:

Please be sure to check out the other Ready, Set, Go cards.  Here is a link to Jeanette's and Kelly's blog.  I am sure you will not be disappointed and will see a couple of great cards! I hope Kelly and Jeanette like my card. Jeanette is up for the next theme, so be sure to check back to see what we are up to on the 3rd Wednesday in March.

Image/Sentiment:  Stampin' Up Blended Seasons

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut Cougar Opaque 100# White; Stampin' Up Garden Green, Gorgeous Grape

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:  Stampin' Up Mossy Meadow Diagonal Stripe Ribbon,  Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder, Punches, white pearls; Caran d 'Ache Pablo Colored Pencils; Gamsol; Blending Stumps