Thursday, January 11, 2018

Twofer Card Challenge

What's a "twofer" you ask?  If you've ever visited Darnell's blog DJ Kard Kreations, then you've most certainly heard her use the term "twofer".  It's like two for the price of one or in her case, two cards in one visit.  Darnell has just recently started a new challenge blog called Twofer Card Challenge where you use one image to make two different cards for different occasions using an inspiration word.  So fun!

I just recently purchased some new sentiments and images from Rubbernecker and one of the images just happened to be these darling birds called "Be Yourself" ~ perfect for the challenge:
 This first card uses a sentiment from Rubberneckers called "Being You".  This sincere sentiment took on a witty meaning when paired with these fun little guys.

The second card uses a sentiment from My Creative Time "Tweet Me" set.  Again, a very fitting sentiment for this darling image.
  
I wanted these cards to be the same but different.  I cut the main image using Memory Box Wrapped Stitched Rectangles and used bold colored patterned papers to bring out the colors of the birds.

I'll be adding one of these cards to the following challenges:
Work It Wednesday ~ Something New
Word Art Wednesday ~ Anything Goes
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge ~ Patterned Paper

I hope you'll take the time to join in on the fun at Darnell's new Twofer Card Challenge blog.  It's a great way to add cards to your stash and have fun at the same time.  She's got an amazing line-up of talented designers to inspire you!

Thanks for stopping by!


27 comments:

Loll said...

Birgit, your new stamp set is SO CUTE!! I LOVE those sweet birds ... especially the one that is upside down. :) Great designs on both cards that are so totally unique. Thanks for playing along with us at Twofer Card Challenge. xx

Leslie Miller said...

I love these birds! Rubbernecker has some very cute stamps and you've made two very cute cards with them! Oh, my gosh, so fun and adorable!

Kara Lynne said...

Oh how fun, Birgit! Those birds are so much fun, and you're right, they are perfect for each sentiment! Unknowingly or not, you inspire ME simply by being YOU, my friend! Thanks so much for joining in on the fun with us at Twofer Card Challenge.

Marcia Hill said...

Two absolutely ADORABLE cards Birgit! So bright and FUN and I love the perfect sentiments too! It's definitely going to be a FUN year playing along with Darnell's Twofer challenges!! :0)

nancy littrell said...

Both your cards are so adorable, cute and creative, Birgit. I just love your string of birds and especially your upside down birdie..too cute! Your sentiments are perfect for your bird images. Love your pretty colorful DSP and card designs too. TFS Hugs...

Beverly S. said...

Good job using that CUTE image in two very different cards. Love your pretty blue and red birds with the mix of patterned papers. :)

Linda said...

Birgit, these two cards are simple adorable. The first one is my favorite. Love the red, black and white.

Anita in France said...

These are both so much fun, Birgit ... such sweet images, wonderfully showcased on both cards! The layering pp is so pretty ... and the stitched scalloped frames add to the cute sense of whimsy! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Twofer! Anita :)

Esther Asbury said...

Both are soooo cute...love that adorable stamp!

Lisa Elton said...

Oh my gosh, how FUN are those birds!! That little topsy-turvy dude is too cute. Love them both Birgit!

Sharron said...

SO very adorable, Birgit! And you're right, they are perfect for challenge. Love the scalloped frames and the colors you chose!

Verna Angerhofer said...

These are so cute and adorable.

Nancy Penir said...

Ooooh, a stamp set new to me for a challenge that's also a newbie! So excited to find it and your sweet inspiration, with the most darling set of birds. Adorable, Birgit!

Darnell said...

Oh, man, I love Rubbernecker and now I see another stamp I have to have! I think this challenge is going to be heck on my budget!! Thank you for the shoutout and for your support, Birgit! Both your card designs are terrific with a lot of elements to please the eye and great use of pp! I especially love how you used that encouraging sediment on the first card to emphasize the "be yourself" nature of the upside birdie! Hugs, Darnell

Julia Dunnit said...

Oh these are lovely..you're right about the darlingness (is that a word) of the image, I love it. More to the point though, I think your using it so effectively is genius. Love the colours and that stitched mat.

Ann Greenspan's Crafts said...

Both cards are adorable, Birgit. When I saw the red birds, I first thought they were totally different than the blue ones but then I scrolled back up and saw they were the same. So you've achieved the challenge test successfully.

I Card Everyone said...

OH MY Goodness!!!! Birgit these are just fantastic!!! YOU are one of those people, ya know! LOVE, LOve, love these cards, and those darling little birds!
=]

Patti said...

These birds are so cute! and you colored them perfectly. I LOVE both designs and the color combos you used : ) Brilliant friend!

Patti

Kim Heggins said...

Simply adorable cards Miss Birgit...love all your sweet little birdies!

Janice said...

A fantastic interpretation of the challenge Birgit, both brilliant cards! I love your birdie stamps too!

Donna Phelan said...

Sooooo cute! Love those sweet little birdie images! That sentiment on your 1st card, no truer words have been spoken! You inspire me with your wild talent in card making and your kind and generous soul. When I grow up I want to be just like you! When I think of you the word GRACE pops into mind! xoxo

Conniecrafter said...

They are both just too cute, love the coloring on both of them and you have such cute and fun sentiments on both of the cards that work perfectly with the image!! Neat stitched frame die too!

Dotty Jo said...

Great fun! Jo x

Brenda in IN said...

I love the bright colors and those little birds are adorable. The hang in there is the cutest thing.

Tracey McNeely said...

Birgit your birds are crazy cute! Two fun fun cards!

ShazInOzCardsCalligraphy said...

Aw what an utterly cute image Birgit?!! Love both teams these cards, the greeting match the image perfectly a great Twofer entry.
By the way I’ve joined your blog, I hope you might pop over to mine and return the courtesy and I will link over to you in welcome in my next post ;-)
Thanks for sharing your inspiration!
Shaz in Oz.x

{Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}

Marianne said...

Sweet and fun cards. Love the adorable birdies.