Twofer's April word prompt is 'Leaves'.
I used a rarely seen daylight stamp and die set from Thirsty Brush to make my two cards - and although there are some flowers on the stamp I hope there's enough leaves to fulfil the challenge!
I recently bought some metallic watercolours to try - they didn't cost a lot so I wasn't expecting great results but I have to say I was impressed with them - the shine on them is good and they were great value for the money!
Finished this card with a few spots of Perfect Pearls for the berries and the flower centres.
My second card used the die set.
Painted the image with watercolours and popped it onto the card base with some 3d foam tape.
I stamped another of the leaf designs from the set and die cut.
A few paint spatters and a big sentiment and job done!
We've had some lovely Spring weather the last few days. It's lifted the spirits being out in the sunshine without a coat and watching the plants and trees burst into life.
Here's a pic of my two cards together
Two absolutely GORGEOUS cards Viv! Your 1st card done on the black is SO striking and the metallic paints really shine through! Your birthday card using the same image is just as lovely with all the soft water coloring...SOOOO pretty!! Thanks so much for sharing both of these beauties with us at The Twofer Challenge!! :0)
ReplyDeleteTwo really lovely cards Viv nd both look so very different.The black one looks Autumnal and the other one Spring!xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great twofer, love the black one and those gorgeous splatters on the white one xx
ReplyDeleteTwo really great cards for this challenge.I particularly like the one done on black
ReplyDeleteTwo really lovely creations, the first one has a lovely Autumnal feel and the second one in great Spring colours, great use of the lovely stamp.
ReplyDeleteKath x
What a glorious effect with the black water colour cardstock and those shiny paints on those amazing leaves/flowers. A real stunner of a card Viv x. Such a contemporary and eye catching Birthday card with the prettiest of colouring and loving those splats x. Enjoy the milder weather x.
ReplyDeleteThere are some beautiful leaves in this stamp Viv and love the coppery, gold and silver shiny look using these metallic watercolours and so striking on the black watercolour cardstock. The second card looks beautiful with the flowers and leaves just showing as a border along the bottom and just a couple more leaves cut out and added in a line with the lovely large sentiment, and some lovely soft splattering to finish. Fantastic Twofers! x
ReplyDeleteThe metallic paint on the black is awesome, Viv, as is this stamp and die! I LOVE the coloring on the white too! Two awesome but different card designs from this wonderful stamp! Thanks for sharing with us at The Twofer Challenge!
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards Viv ..your first card is very eye catching and your watercolours birthday card is pretty
ReplyDeleteAnne
Both gorgeous cards Viv, the black one is stunning.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Katrina
This is stunning!!! Love both cards!!!
ReplyDeleteTwo very different looking cards using the same stamp Viv, they are both gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Now if you hadn't mentioned those specks Viv, I'd never have noticed! This looks stunning on the black and you've reminded me that I have some watercolour metallics that haven't seen a brush. I didn't even know you could get black watercolour paper. How different your second card looks in the different colours...beautifully CAS in comparison!
ReplyDeleteThese two cards are superb Viv. Love the colouring. Pretty stamps too.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sarnie xxx
Both beautiful cards love all the watercolouring and the metallics and white embossing looks brilliant against the black
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Great twofer with your leaf border stamp, I must admit I love the pop of colour against the black background :)
ReplyDeletePlenty of leaves on this gorgeous stamp and die set, Viv! I love the look of the metallic coloring on the black and appreciate the inspiration because I recently purchased some of that black w/c paper! And I love the loose watercoloring and colors you used on your beautiful birthday design! Thank you for playing in TCC #37! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love that you went for "opposites" on the color range, so unique and pretty
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous leaf cards Viv! LOVE the image ... and the designs you've created with it! The metallic watercolouring on black is so beautiful and elegant. Thanks for the close-up which shows all the amazing shine. And I love the spring look with the watercoloured leaves and purple flowers on white. Amazing!! xx
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are gorgeous Viv. I like your first card. The motive is perfectly embossed with white on the black base. Metallic watercolors make fantastic effect. I like the simple design and beautiful color choice of your second card. Thank you for joining us at TCC #37. Sonja
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful stamp and looks so dramatic on the black. A perfect contrast to the soft colours on your second card. Love the splatters! Alison Twofer GD
ReplyDeleteGosh. How totally different these two cards look. So in love with the black card. I have some metallic water colours collecting dust somewhere that at the time I just had to buy. So much stuff so little time to play with it all.
ReplyDeleteHugs Mrs A.
Two fabulous cards! I really love the black one.
ReplyDeleteI love the completely different looks you have given these cards using just colour Viv! I really like that stamp set and it amazes me that it can look so autumny and so springy!! It's a joy watching nature do her thing isn't it - and without a coat ::) Vicky x
ReplyDeleteTwo fantastic cards for different seasons. Love how well the colors really show on the black card. The white one has a light, summery feel, the splatter is a nice detail.
ReplyDeleteThat's a gorgeous stamp Viv and both cards are beautiful... so different! I particularly love the second card and the big sentiment goes perfectly... Enjoy the weather while you can!
ReplyDeletelove these Viv! Beautiful in both colour ways and I love the metallic sparkle! Gorgeous!
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