Monday, 10 August 2020

Twofer Guest Designer...

Thrilled To be The Guest Designer over at Twofer...
This months Challenge is Sun/Moon and these are my cards.....
I have used the same Memory Box stencil in both of my cards.....
My first card involved lots of blending, stencilling and die cutting.
I stencilled with several colours of metallic acrylic paints 
My second card involved Lindy Sprays, Die cutting, Stamping, Gold embossing
and Gold foiling with embossing paste....
Thank you for the honour of guesting with you this month......
Linda W. is also guesting this month and she has three wonderful and happy cards on her blog...
Tons of inspiration over on The Twofer Blog from the amazing Design Team 
and on Linda's.....
Thank you so much for popping into my blog...I truly appreciate it....
Challenges I would love to enter this month.........
Memory Box - Happy Holidays with my first 'Memories' card
The stencil is by Memory Box

47 comments:

aussie aNNie said...

wow what a burst of vibrancy and styles...they are awesome cards. . xx

kiwimeskreations said...

Oh my goodness Mac, these are amazing - what stunning work, and I love them both, but the one that really made my heart go pitter patter is the red and gold! Still swooning...........
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Viv said...

2 stunners again Mac!
The first is such a glorious blend of colours and would never heave tried using metallic acrylic paints through a stencil - the result is spectacular.
And the fabulous gold foiling on the second simply jumps off the card.
Love it.
xx

Cat Craig said...

Mac it is a delight to have you guest designing and showing off your cards. The sun rays are fabulous in their mixed media glory. Great idea on the beachy card. Thanks for guest designing with us for Twofer Challenge #30.

Brenda in IN said...

Wow, these do sparkle and shine. What lovely cards these are and congratulations on being guest designer. That blend of metallic paints is stunning and the gold card really stands out with shine.

Marcia Hill said...

WOW!!! Both of these cards are STUNNERS Mac! All the different mixed media elements you added really make both of these cards SHINE!! Your beach card is fabulous and I'm loving all the metallic paints you used through that awesome stencil! And your 2nd card with all the red and gold is outstanding!! I can feel the warmth of that gold right through my computer!! Lovely, lovely cards my friend and thanks so much for guesting with us this month at The Twofer...we love having you join us!! Hugs. :0)

Cathy said...

Wow! Two amazing card Mac, I love both, the colours in the first with the shimmery paints are stunning, and the second has so many techniques, fabulous result, Cathy x (Congrats on your GD spot too)

Mrs A. said...

Just one word. Wow!! Thiese are fabulous. You are so creative. Hugs Mrs A.

Anita in France said...

Oh my, I can feel the sunny warmth of your fabulous duo all the way over here, Mac ... they're both deliciously vibrant and bold, shimmery and texture-y! The glow is fantastic ... I want to reach out and touch! So delighted to have you Guest Designing with us at Twofer ... and inspiring our players so wonderfully! Hugs, Anita :)

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

I'm sitting with my mouth open at the results you have got with paints and stencil, always in awe at your work Mac, these are amazing.
Faith x

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Two beauties with that stencil, Mabel - just love them both! Congrats on being a guest designer at Twofer this month!!

Darnell said...

Thank you so much for being one of our Guest Designers this month, Mac! Your cards are literally brilliant! That brilliance in person must be magnificent! And the bold and bright colors are a knock out! Keep well! Hugs, Darnell

*Vicki* said...

Wow! Your creations are just full of vibrancy of blended colors and what amazing ways to use the stencil! The gold looks so shinny and your design on both of these is full of wonderful Summer fun! You always amazing me with your unique designs my friend! Thank you for sharing!

Marina said...

Ooooohhhh spectacular! I love the depth of colour you've achieved in both.

Happy Dance said...

That's an incredible MB stencil, Mac. I am so blown away by your cards; did you hear my jaw hit the floor when I first saw these?! They are both so full of color and texture and each really is quite amazing. Your efforts on both cards is definitely worth the final results - these will be treasured by their recipients I am certain. Amazing! Thank you so much for Guest Designing this month at The Twofer Challenge! Stay safe. Bev

Kara Lynne said...

Both of your cards are vibrant and gorgeous! I love how you took such a large stencil and created two very different designs with it! That surfer girl tells a wonderful story on your ocean sunset and I love the sentiment you used on your second card! Thanks for guest designing for the Twofer Card Challenge!

Mia said...

Both are gorgeous, Mac. And what a clever way to use the same stencil on these cards. Using acrylics and mists you made two stunning cards. Thank you for the inspiration, my dear friend. Kisses!

HilaryJane said...

Oh Mac, what can I say, these are just so stunning. You are definitely a master card maker. What a wonderful stencil and what amazing affects you have produced with your metallic paints, sprays and foils. That shine is amazing and the blending on your first card is just outstanding. Thank you for continuing to make and share such stunning cards. You are an inspiration xx

Trina P. said...

Congratulations on GD! 👏🎉🎉🎉 Outstanding twofers. Beautiful blending/stencilling on your first. The sparkle and shimmer on your second is amazing.

cuilliesocks said...

Hi Mac congratulations on your GD spot and what wonderful cards you've created, beautifully designed and such fabulous inking, love the surfer silhouette especially, Kate x

Verna Angerhofer said...

Congratulations on the guest spot. And, your cards are both so very gorgeous! What a great stencil and loved the way you used it on both of them.

Maria said...

Congrats on your GD spot!! Your stenciling with acrylic metalic paints is fabulous!! What two wonderful cards! Wonderful blending and sparkle and shine, so pretty!!

Jeanne H said...

Two really beautiful cards! I love to see your crafty work. Cyber hug to you.

Brenda said...

Congrats on being a Twofer Guest Designer Mac, your twofers are amazing! I love the beach/surfer one-such wonderful ink blending. So love the hidden "memories" in laid in too! Your second card is so cool too, I love how the rays have the sparkle from the Lindy Sprays and gold embossing, foiling-it truly sparkles and I just love the sentiment! Hugs, Brenda

Diane said...

Wow, wonderful vibrant colors and designs.

Hugs Diane

Pat said...

Wow Mac! What fabulous rich metallic colours on the first with the stencilled radiating rays and love the added word 'memories' and the die cut image goes perfectly. The second again with the rays stencil and the beautiful bright Lindy Sprays in reds with the contrasting gold embossing and gold foiling and some spattering in black tl go with the black die cut sentiment and the gold embossed on black stamp strip beneath. Two brilliant Twofers Mac and congrats on being one of the GDs this time. x

Bonnie said...

Two awesome cards, Mac! All the colors of the blending and metallic shine with the stencil are amazing! Love the die cut with it! The gold embossing and foiling make the second card so elegant! The sentiment is wonderful! Congratulations on your well deserved Guest Designer spot!

Loll said...

Two 'WOW!' cards Mac! Love the amazing designs and those fabulous and bright colours. The sparkle from the metallics is amazing. Congrats on Guest Designing at Twofer! xx

Christine Alexander said...

Congrats on being GD at Twofer :)
I must say WOW, WOW, WOW. Incredible layouts and colours. the sparkle is out of this world Ms Mac the Mixed Media Queen :)

TK said...

Fabulous! Love the stencil that was used, and your colors are just fantastic on both cards

nancy littrell said...

OMG..Stunning mixed media stenciled cards, Mac. Your colors, textures and creativity are just Amazing. They both fit your style of mixed media creativity. I am ready to go back and admire every detail...again!!! I love both card designs...equally! Thank you so much for sharing your works of art, my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

My Paper Epiphany said...

Your talent is endless! Two amazing cards that have totally inspired me!

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

Oh my days, i'm kinda speechless now.. just look at the sheen on that gold embossing!! Makes me want to do a little happy crafting dance. A stunning created scene on your postcard the orange lights up that sunset with perfection. Your silhouette is just waiting to go do her thing and embrace the sea. You have a fantastic eye for colour and do incredible things with those embossing powders, now these are ones to be framed for sure..??
So glad I checked your blog today, i'm half hour late to start my day but darn it was worth it.. Hugs Tracey xx
P.S I did frame the seahorse (in a fashion..btw) x

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Oh wow! So much colour and the gold embossing is brilliant. Loving that memory box stencil too. Have a lovely creative eek, Angela xXx

Ina G said...

So many times you bowl me over with your amazing creativity. I have looked at these cards so many times and in awe of how beautiful they are. How I would have loved to be there to see you work your magic. I can imagine how they would be so much more spectacular IRL.

Words and Pictures said...

The silvery rays against that magnificent ombre sky has my vote... especially with the reflected rays coming across the water. It's really amazing. The red and gold is great too, but my heart goes with silver.
Alison x

sallysbitz2 said...

WOW, these two cards are just stunning x

hugs sally x
sallysbitz2.blogspot.co.uk

Craftychris said...

Woo hoo! These are amazing! Congratulations on being guest dt! take care and stay safe xxx

Ros Crawford said...

Congrats on your GD spot Mac! Oh my... these cards are so incredible. The colours the texture... I ADORE them and it looks like you had a lot of fun making them. Have a beautiful weekend my friend, I hope you didn't get storm damage and I hope the weather cools for both of us.

Papercraft Boutique said...

Wow, both cards are terrific, Mac! The combination of the gorgeous ink blending and the shiny stenciling with metallic acrylic paints makes the sunset scene so dramatic.
The brightness and energy of the second card is amazing! I don't know how you did it, but the texture of the right and bottom sides of the card is unique and special.
Fantastic job as a Guest Designer! Congratulations!
Hideko xx

Greta said...

2 amazing cards, Mac! Both are gorgeous & so interesting!

wannabcre8tive said...

Hi, Mac. I am loving every single detail on this awesome card. Love the vivid colors and the stenciling. It is amazing.

Diane said...

What fun colors and designs.

Hugs Diane

Karen Dunbrook said...

wow and wow! amazing cards mf...so wonderfully done. The gold features just elevate your cards to the next level. amazing.
xx Karen

Zoechaos said...

WOW WOW WOW, WOW, WOW two fantastic cards thank goodness no one has to pick a favourite. The way you built up the first with that wonderful sky and flipping the stencil so the two sides match and then again over the water mind boggling you are so exact and patient with your creativity. The second card is every bit as glorious. Once again I am in awe of your talent xx

BożenA said...

This duo is amazing. A feast of colors and stunning brilliance. This template has been used in a spectacular way. Thank you for such an amazing inspiration.
hugs,
BożenA

Jo said...

Ok I won't say it, but I can't help myself WOW!
This is powerful stuff you've created here. Love them both, amazing as always xx