Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Twofer Card Challenge 33

Greetings-

Its the 10th of the month so another Twofer Card Challenge is going live today.  This is our last challenge for the year, so we hope to see lots of you playing along.  Darnell has a couple of surprises for you including prizes this month.  Be sure to head over to the blog to find out.

Our prompt is:





If you've been a frequent visitor to my blog, you know I often start with choosing my stamp, die or stencil.   This month I am going with an old favorite holiday stamp set Star of  Light from Stamping Up.  My common element is the smallest star on the wreath.


In order to play by the challenge rules:



I sketch out two card ideas before putting the time and effort in to create my cards only to end up with two looking very much the same.  Here is my sketch for this month:



Below are my Twofers, both together and individually.






Thanks so very much for visiting....and I hope to see your Twofers in the Gallery.  

Thanks for visiting.

17 comments:

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Great twofer, Cat!! Just love the bright balloons and the blue wreath - the stars look amazing on both!!

Brenda in IN said...

Two fun, happy cards. I like the blue for Christmas and balloons always say Happy Birthday.

Betty said...

two great cards, Cat - I always love to see you sketches and then the final creations!

Darnell said...

I love to see your sketches brought to life, Cat! These are both wonderful designs for the STARS prompt. I love the stars printed on the colorful festive balloons on your birthday card and they make a wonderful blue and white wreath for your Christmas card! Hugs, Darnell

HilaryJane said...

Love what you have done with that simple stamp, two great cards but the wreath is stunning, that's my favourite xx

Jean said...

Terrific takes on the challenge!

Bonnie said...

Those balloons are awesome, Cat! I love the stars on them and the bright colors! The stars make a wonderful wreath! Love it in the blue!

Marcia Hill said...

AWESOME cards and great use of the stars on both cards Cat! I always love seeing your sketches brought to life too and one of these days I'm going to be smart enough to do that too! Your birthday balloons with the stars is so CAS and just perfect, and your Christmas star wreath is a beauty! Lovely, lovely cards my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Lisa Elton said...

Two terrific cards, Cat! I like the festive balloons!

Anita in France said...

Your vibrant, starry balloons are so deliciously dimensional and celebratory, Cat ... and how gorgeous is that twinkly wreath in all it's silver and blue yumminess ... it's positively magical! A wonderfully clean, fresh twofer! Hugs, Anita :)

Happy Dance said...

Cat, these star cards are great! Each of your designs is clear and simple, and really emphasizes the elements of your cards. Those balloons look amazing all dressed in their stars, and I love the white space and the fonts on your sentiment. Your Christmas card is lovely, and the circle in the middle of your square shape is perfectly proportioned. These make me smile! Wonderful cards. Stay safe! Bev

Kara Lynne said...

I love your sparkly stars, Cat! The shape themselves are so celebratory! They are perfect for your colorful party balloons, and so elegant in your frosty Christmas wreath! As always, I love seeing your sketches and then the results. It's like those home improvement shows where they show the designers sketch of the room first and then fade into the real room!

Leslie Miller said...

I love what you did with your stars, Cat! Your sketches show just how very different your two designs are. Very pretty Christmas wreath, and the balloons are colorful and fun!

Greta said...

I read the prompt & had no ideas at all, while you made 2 fabulous cards with that sweet little star!

AlisonC said...

Great ideas for using your star stamps. I particularly love the circle of stars I must try that.

Inkami said...

Lovely interpretation of the stars theme, the wreath is darling!

JD/ Jill said...

Two very nicely made cards. I especially like that very special Birthday card. Great designs!