Saturday, July 17, 2021

Birds X 2

 

Here are my two cards for the Twofer Card Challenge, where the theme is BIRDS.
For both cards I used a stamp set from Hot off the Press - Sweet Tweets - that came fee with a magazine several years ago. I made a celebration card and a Christmas card.
 
 
 
1) CELEBRATION CARD

For this card I used 5 out of the 6 stamps from the freebie set, and a swirl stamp from a 7gypsies set. The frame die is from Lawn Fawn. In retrospect I could have tried using a colored ink instead, but black and white does not go out of style.

This card is also for:
Addicted to Stamps and More - #409 Any Occasion
Creative Knockouts - #410 Celebrations


 

 

2) CHRISTMAS CARD

For this card I used one of the birds twice and one of the birdhouses from the freebie stamp set. The die cut leaves are Concord & 9th, the background is embossed with a folder from Spellbinders. Three pearls and a Christmas greeting in Norwegian.

This card is also for:
Shopping Our Stash - #449 Christmas in July
Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog - #36 Anything Goes


 

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18 comments:

  1. DonnaJuly 17, 2021 at 4:26 PM

    Two striking cards Pia, great for the twofer! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  2. Alice (scrAPpamondo)July 17, 2021 at 6:10 PM

    I love black and white and lately I’m often tempted not to colour cards. Perhaps my mind needs clarity.
    Love both your creations, and the pop of green in the second one is a great choice!
    Hugs

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  3. megJuly 17, 2021 at 6:26 PM

    Your monochromatic cards are just perfect,as you say black and white never dated and is really sophisticated love the splash of green in the Christmas card

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  4. chrissy xxJuly 17, 2021 at 8:51 PM

    Two very striking cards Pia.
    I LOve them both.
    Sometimes when we get freebies? We never know if they will be used.
    But, I find if kept they always find a place on our cards.
    Chrissyxx

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  5. crafty-stamperJuly 17, 2021 at 9:08 PM

    Both beautiful cards love the stamps and the added green on the second card
    Carol x

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  6. cotnobJuly 18, 2021 at 8:10 AM

    Two super cards Pia, great stamps and lovely crisp designs.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  7. ChrissyJuly 18, 2021 at 9:42 AM

    Two fabulous cards Pia..love the print on the birds wings, great little stamps and love your card designs, along with the neutral colours..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  8. lozJuly 18, 2021 at 11:04 AM

    Beautiful cards pia.?loz

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  9. MarliesJuly 18, 2021 at 4:19 PM

    Two beautiful stylish cards Pia. Very well designed. Marlies

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  10. DarnellJuly 19, 2021 at 6:38 AM

    You've created so much interest with your designs by leaving one completely black and white and the other mostly black and white, Pia! You're right, it never goes out of style. I love the stylized flourishy bird you chose for your prompt, which looks great as part of both your designs! Thank you for playing in TCC #40! Hugs, Darnell

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  11. KraftyKoolKatJuly 20, 2021 at 7:15 PM

    Such fantastic creations Pia.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  12. Susan RenshawJuly 21, 2021 at 2:38 AM

    Lovely cards!
    Thank you for sharing with Addicted to Stamps and More!
    Susan
    Addicted to Stamps and More
    Calling All Crafters! – My Blog!

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  13. TammyJuly 22, 2021 at 9:57 PM

    Two beautiful cards Pia! I really like the two birds with the pop of green, gorgeous design!

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  14. Happy DanceJuly 23, 2021 at 3:19 PM

    I'm really enjoying the black and white on your first card, Pia. It's very definitely classic, and you're right when you say that that color combination never goes out of style. It's a very sweet set, too! Love the greenery you've added on your Christmas card. It pulls the eye in, and helps to make this nice and festive! Great cards. Thank you so much for joining us at The Twofer Challenge. Bev

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  15. Pat KJuly 23, 2021 at 7:03 PM

    Clean, simple lines and classy. Love them. xx

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  16. Kelly SchelskeJuly 23, 2021 at 8:24 PM

    These are both fantastic!

    Thank you for joining us at Creative Knockouts, I hope you join us again this week!

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  17. aussie aNNieJuly 25, 2021 at 6:25 AM

    Two stunning bird cards Pia, love the gorgeous stamp. x

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  18. Kim HegginsJuly 25, 2021 at 5:53 PM

    Just beautiful!

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