First, to clarify the prompt:
Holiday is any holiday.
Greenery is defined as: foliage, growing plants, vegetation. It does not have to be green.
A greenery element is required, and it must be the same greenery element on each of your two different designs.
Now, for the twist:
For this month only, the "two different occasions" rule is optional! You can make two different designs using the same greenery element for two different occasions; OR you can make two different designs using the same greenery element for the same occasion. It's up to you!
All other rules of the challenge apply. If you have any questions about specifics of the challenge, please take a few minutes to review the updated Definitions/Examples tab on the Twofer Blog, so you'll be eligible to win. We appreciate your enthusiasm and support and want to see you stretch your stamps, stencils, dies, and design skills!
Also, a reminder that there will be no Twofer Card Challenge in December.
Ultimately I went with two different occasions, using the same evergreen branch in two different designs.
I made my greenery white for the Christmas card. The kraft with black pattern is some cool DCWV paper called Foiled Elegance. I added a black oval and red die cut sentiment.
The dies for this card are as follows: Tutti Designs Arched Fir Branch, Memory Box Warm Christmas Wishes, Memory Box Oval Master Frame (used just the inner oval)
For the birthday card I cut that same Arched Fir Branch in green, but then snipped off the snowflakes and added the bird and birthday sentiment. All is arranged on a wood grain card base. Additional dies: Poppystamps Happy Birthday Melody, Memory Box Finnegan Fronds
So..... just remember... your two cards need to use the same greenery element on each, and they need to be two distinctly different designs, BUT this month only they can be the same occasion. Consider it a little gift from Darnell.
Christmas card total: 28
For fun and inspiration, check out the samples on the Twofer Blog. We have an awesome guest designer this month, so hop over to meet and greet! Enjoy!
Wow!! Both of these are awesome! What a difference changing colors makes to both cards! They are both gorgeous although completely different! Your creativity never stops amazing me!! Fantastic job, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteThat's one of my favorite Tutti dies, and I never thought of cutting the snowflakes off! DUHHHH! It's a beautiful way of making the pretty branch more versatile, and the singing bird is extra sweet with the happy birthday die. Such lovely creations, Leslie! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteHi there Leslie: Well, this is a fun twist for this Twofer Challenge, and you did a fabulous job with your cards.
ReplyDeleteBoth are so beautiful and totally different, the way you used the Finnegan Fronds die on both cards in different colors is a very ingenious idea.
Love that little Chickadee on your Birthday card and the pop of red on your Christmas card.
I'll see you soon at The Twofer Challenge gallery.
Hugs.
Maria.
both are lovely. good take on the challenge. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteYour choice of greenery is awesome and both cards are so very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow, Leslie, I can't get over how clever that birthday card is using the evergreen branch without the snowflakes! It's so pretty with the musical happy birthday scale! And your evergreen branch in snowy white pops against that foiled kraft and black oval! I love the white-shadow on your bright red Christmas sediment! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love how different colors of the fir change up the cards. I have that birthday die and I love it! I like the little bird singing away!
ReplyDeleteLpve that this challenge shows how to use the same image in different ways.Gorgeous designs, Leslie.
ReplyDeleteVery creative!! That Tutti branch is one of my fave dies.
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards you created Leslie, love the dies used and layouts.
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I can't stop looking at these two amazing cards, Leslie. I flit from one to the other and am trying to decide which one I like more...it's a tie; I love them both. That Christmas card is so cool. The colors you've chosen are so different than the traditional reds and greens, and I like that! Your birthday card is stunning, too. That bird has me just smiling. What a perfect little addition tucked inside that greenery! The musical staff is a great fit, too. Love these! Sending hugs. xoxo Bev
ReplyDeleteI love that you used two colors for your greenery. Snipping the snowflakes off for your birthday card was a genius move. So loving both cards.
ReplyDeleteYou are always so creative how you use something two different ways, neat color choices for your Christmas card but I really love how you used it in the birthday card with that cute bird and sentiment die, just like they were all made for each other!
ReplyDeleteVery different looking and different occasions using your die cut greens, Leslie. Love how they both turned out. I like that you can use the same occasion for the Twofer Challenge this month using the same greenery. TFS my friend. Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing how just one or two small changes can totally change a card from a Christmas card to something else. I love both your cards and love the design and elements you used!
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous and very different cards, it's amazing just by changing colors and using the same dies how it can all look so different, very clever to snip off those snowflakes too!!
ReplyDeleteYour greenery works so well with each card. I love the combination of the greenery with the snowflakes! But combining it with a bird for a birthday card is brilliant! Great cards, so very pretty and creative.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty greenery die, Leslie. I like the way you used it on both cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, and the greenery was a perfect pick! Love your bird and your pp!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, both of these are beautiful! You are very creative, love how you used the greenery and just by removing the snowflakes it's a whole different look! I really like that you went with kraft, black and red for the Christmas card, so different but love it, and of course you know I love birds, so that one is special. I can almost here the chickadee singing! I always look forward to seeing the Twofer challenge come around as I'm always excited to see what you do. Sorry for the late post, just getting caught up. (wasn't feeling well this weekend it was a rough go on the new meds :( ). And congrats on 28 Christmas cards, that's awesome!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these Leslie! And our oldest daughter was born on Christmas Day so I'm gonna CASE your birthday card! :D
ReplyDeleteI think I've caught up to you on Christmas cards... hehe Might've even passed you! :O We had our area stamp club Christmas party on Friday so I gave out 8 cards that I made up just for them and haven't blogged yet. All the same. Does it count if they're all the same? hehe
ReplyDeleteThe warm kraft with that elegant pattern makes for a fabulous background for your snowflake adorned pine branch, Lesley ... love that bright scripty sentiment where the white shadow really makes the letters pop! Brilliant idea to trim off the snowflakes to create a pine perch for that stylish, elegant bird ... seems he's warbling those happy birthday notes beautifully! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful cards, Leslie! I love the detail on your kraft and how the white sprig seems to shine against the kraft and black! Your birthday card is beautiful with the sprig intertwined with the music staff!
ReplyDeleteThat kraft black and red are so eye catching Leslie! Love the musical staff with the greenery bellowing out too! Two unique and beautiful cards! So delighted to be guesting this month at Twofer thanks for the welcome!
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful cards, Leslie!! Just love them both but the sweet birdie on the music staff was my fave!
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