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Tuesday 25 March 2014

Two into Three

It's the 25th today which means it's time for the Rudolph Day challenge at Sarn's blog Stamping For Pleasure, where we are required to make two or more Christmas cards or projects. I set out to make two identical CAS cards using this quirky little Christmas tree stamp from Chocolate Baroque. I first cut and folded two white 4.25" square cards and stamped the image with Versafine olympia Green ink. As I went to add a little colour I realised that I had stamped one of them upside down so I cut the front of the card off and trimmed it down a bit and then looked for something to mount it on. I found a sheet of red pearlised card that would do the trick, and then decided that while I was cutting one small card from it I may as well cut two.I then stamped the image once again on what had been the back of the original card and hey presto! three cards from two. I used Sakura sparkle pens for the colouring and alternated the colours on some of the baubles so they weren't quite exactly the same.The greeting is also from Chocolate Baroque.
Thank you for looking and for your comments, I really appreciate them.

17 comments:

  1. Lovely cards Jean, that's a funky little tree! I do like a good CAS design and these really hit the spot.

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  2. These 3 cards are simply delightful Jean. Very CAS - right up my street!

    Thanks for joining in with RUDOLPH DAY.

    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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  3. Lovely CAS design cards, definitely up my street too!! xxx Jan x

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  4. Love your super CAS cards.
    Yvonne x

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  5. Three simple but really effective Christmas cards Jean. I love the CB tree you have used. x

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  6. Simple but beautiful cards Jean.
    irene
    xxxx

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  7. That's not the stamp I was thinking of when you told me. I haven't got this one. I like the red edges on the two rescued cards. You'll have to give me some tuition on CAS when I see you! They are great. Kate x

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  8. What a happy accident. And then there were 3. Good job! Happy Rudolph day!

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  9. ah Jean, these are truly superb well done indeedy! you're ahead of me.. Shaz in Oz.x

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  10. Those whimsical little trees look so festive with their colored baubles! Cute cards! I love your snippet birthday card with the ivy too! Sensational creation!

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  11. Sweet little tree and love the upside down story. I have done that too...but you got an extra card out of the dea!

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  12. The number of times I've resorted to similar tactics! Love the red mat which really brings out the colour of the pot the tree is sitting in.
    Paula (PEP)

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  13. Fantastic CAS cards, great image and totally beautiful.

    Kath

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  14. Good rescue package! Hugs Mrs A.

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  15. Love reading about rescues. This one is a dandy, and netted you 3 lovely cards. I love this sweet little tree. Well done, Jean! TFS & Hugs

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  16. Gorgeous Christmas cards Jean, love the CAS design.

    Warm hugs
    Maarit

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