Greetings!
I have a quirky and quicky post for you today to share a coupla cards. I think you'll be able to relate to this first one!
My cards today combine very old stamps with NBUS. I have had that wee little rubber stamp stamp for 15 years. It is an unmarked stamp, but the shape of the wood makes me think it might be from Close To My Heart. The embossed stitched rectangle is a NBUS Die-Namics "LJD Peek-a-Boo Window" die. The paper, alphabet sticker, and heart stamp are all from my stash. The "ing" is from a vo Hero Arts alphabet stamp set.
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Thank you for your inquiries about our safety with the rains that are drenching and flooding much of California. We are fortunate to be fine, but there are many who could use your positive thoughts and prayers.
I have a quirky and quicky post for you today to share a coupla cards. I think you'll be able to relate to this first one!
Challenges
- Less Is More: Alphabet.
- STAMPlorations CAS Challenge: Optional color of hot pink.
- The Paper Players: Use a sentiment as your focal point.
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My twofer is an OLC which was made for one of my sisters who recently moved into new digs of her own. I liked it so much that I made two more to send to friends who have also moved recently.
The NBUS stamps from this "Vogue Abode" stamp set by Paper Smooches date back to 2012. The "congratulations" is from "Whatnot Sentiments Four" by Your Next Stamp. I used a simple pop of coral color befitting the mid-century style (and to match a chair my sister has) and added lots and lots of score lines for interest. And just because they are fun and easy to do with my Scor-Buddy. I am linking this to the CASology challenge, "Score."
Thank you for your inquiries about our safety with the rains that are drenching and flooding much of California. We are fortunate to be fine, but there are many who could use your positive thoughts and prayers.
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Wow!! I love both the cards :) really love how creatively you've used the alphabets in the first and included the score element in the second!! Awesome :)
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What lovely cards Darnell - the second one in particular takes my eye and made me smile - it's fabulous!
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Maxine
p.s. it's good to know you and Hammy - oh, and the Mister - are all safe and well.
Great cards, especially the New Digs card - I bet your sister and friends loved them.
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Great cards Darnell especially the digs one...very 1950s which is so on trend at the moment. My son recently bought a desk which could have come straight from 1955 when my own parents married and bought their first furniture. I'm glad to hear that you are staying safe xxx
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards Darnell I bet your sister oved the digs one....
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Two fabulous makes today Darnell, loving them both
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Hi Darnell, Loving both cards.
ReplyDeleteHope you stay safe from the heavy rains. Sue
Darnell two beauutiful cards, love the design and stamps on your first card and so love that die you used. Did my once yearly at mft but they were out of stock....so maybe next eyar.
ReplyDeleteNow your second card, I reckon its the best moving house card I have seen. So clever but really 2012 NBIS does that mean you have reached the bottom of the pile??? Take care hugs Aileen
wonderful cards!
ReplyDelete2 lovely cards Darnell! We can all relate to the first one and the 2nd one is refreshingly different for a new home card. Love all the scored lines!
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Love both cards, but especially the fabulous scoring on the New Digs card!
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards as always Darnell! The second one is awesome! x
ReplyDeleteCute cards!! Glad to hear you all are safe from all of the flooding!
ReplyDeleteTwo really cleverly designed cards Darnell and I love them both and some great NBUS items getting an outing. x
ReplyDeleteHi Darnell,
ReplyDeleteas usual such super and wonderfully created cards.
Love all the items used to create these.
So glad all is well with where you live.
I just feel for the poor people that may be having prblems.
Love and big hugs from my house to yours.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Two fabulous cards, Darnell! That little rubber stamp image is a cutie, and I'm sure it was excited to see some ink. I love the vibrant, happy colors of the card. Congrats to your sister on the move. The score lines go great with the style of those PS stamps. That's one stylin' card!
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards Darnell, fabulous colours and designs, really eye-catching, Kate x
ReplyDeleteSuch clever designs Darnell! I love the montage of elements in the first making a very clever whole and the score lines drawing attention to the sentiment (how you do that from the back, I do not know. I either go too far or nowhere near far enough). LOVE them both! So glad to hear you are OK where you are! Have a wonderful day my friend! Luv n’ Hugs. Hazel xx
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I always love your creations, Darnell, and these did not disappoint! That little rubber stamp is just too cute! Your card reminds me of watching "Concentration" on TV so many years ago! Thanks for sharing this with us at the Paper Players! Adorable and very creative! And your new digs card is fun too....clever with all the scoring!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Darnell! I especially love the new digs card. Too bad those stamps are no longer available.
ReplyDeleteWhat clever and fun cards today. I love the first one with that stamp on it. That chair and telephone on the second card brings back memories of my aunt's house. I am so happy you are safe and dry but I do send prayers for your state. It has really been thru a lot and it's still raining in some parts. I hope it ends today.
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome, Darnell! I love the effect of the scored lines on the new digs card (congrats to your sis and I hope the move went well). Loving the pops of colour and shapes on the alphabet card! Such a clever and pun-y sentiment too. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Less is More :)
ReplyDeleteOh, that stamping card is so fun and so cute, Darnell - has me smiling!!!!! Love the happy colours and the whole design is very sweet!!!!!! The second card is a winner!!!!! That is such a darling scene you created and the way you have added the scorelines is so lovely!!!! Wonderfully done and a great CAS card!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!!!!!
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Beautiful cards!! Glad to know you all are safe.
ReplyDeleteI love LOVE your NBUS and how you combined everything to make it look brand new! Both cards are so clever, really. Can't remember the last time a friend of mine moved, but the stamps and senti in your second card are perfect. Love how you colored in only parts, such as the bookshelf, but not the items on it. The scoring looks fantastic, too! Glad to hear you're not suffering the effects of the rain. I'd hate anything to happen to that pretty place of yours.
ReplyDeleteSuch delightful cards Darnell! I love the quilt look of the first and I can see why you made more of the second~fun texture!
ReplyDeleteThey are both so gorgeous, Darnell!! I love the designs of each one!! So glad you are safe from the rains. Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
Two fabulous cards, Dolly! Love the bright colours of the borders about your stamping card. That little image is so sweet!!
ReplyDeleteAnd the scoring on the new digs card gives it a special somethin' somethin' ... another great design!
Happy to hear you are doing well and the flooding hasn't effected you. There has been so much devastation and heartache for so many. My heart goes out to them. Lolly xx
Wow Darnell both your cards are amazing x
ReplyDeleteTwo fun and awesome cards!
ReplyDeleteWay to use up that stash of yours. Love the little stamp stamp...is that too redundant? Anyway, think the card is perfect with that patterned paper and the "ing".
ReplyDeleteAlso, love all those score lines on you twofer...as you prolly know, I have a thing for white on white embossing and this one sings to my soul. Perfect card for someone who's recently relocated.
Two more fabulous cards! I love the second one and all that scoring. PRETTY!
ReplyDeleteSo glad y'all were ok after the storms there.
Lynn
Two fabulous cards. Hope your sister and your other friends have moved and settled well. Had no idea about the rains - I really am behind! Good to know you are all OK. I don't feel so bad about the age of some of my NBUS! I do not put them away until they have been used :) so the pile remains manageable.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful CAS, so creative and love the scoring in the second one!
ReplyDeleteTwo really lovely cards Darnall and both very contemporary. I bet your sister loved her card and what lovely fresh colours on the first. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteI love the CAS look of both of your cards you made. They are so very gorgeous in every way. And, the first one has that cool double stitched window die. I have to see if I can find one like that as I think that is awesome.
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely cards!!!! 😊
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are so fun! I love all the score lines on the second one! I hope you are feeling better and enjoyed your card. I loved getting to finally make one for you!
ReplyDeleteOh these are FABULOUS, so fun and creative....what great stamps you have!! I have a post coming (not sure when, but my stamp is from 2007..lol)...yes I am a bit of a 'stamp hoarder' (had to make sure I spelled that right...lol!!)
ReplyDeleteSo cute, so fun, so clever! (x2)
ReplyDeleteI really love both cards - the colours are beautiful on the first one and I just adore the second card, I hope your sister was suitably impressed too!
ReplyDeleteSo relieved to hear that you have not been badly affected by the storms in your area, I really do feel for those who have.... Big hugs, Annie xxxx
Two brilliant cards, love them both.
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such fun cards!!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! I think the first card is so fun! And you got to use some old NBUS - awesome! Love the second card too - the scoring really adds some interest - I always forget about scoring - very cool!
ReplyDeleteThese are both as cute as they can be Darnell!! Congrats to your sister on her new digs!
ReplyDeleteFantastic...I am lusting after that peek a boo die. I love your score lines around the new digs stamps set. Just Fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI like both of these. I have that window from MFT also and haven't used it.
ReplyDeleteI love the score lines that you made on the 2nd card. It gave me some inspiration. Now, I just have to remember it.
Both of these cards are really fun Darnell. Love your found treasure and that Paper Smooches set is so groovy cool!
ReplyDeleteI'm lovin' both your cards today. The embossing really steps them up a notch. Hope you're feeling well and strong and (nearly) back to your old self. Have a great rest of the week.
ReplyDeleteInspired and clever, Darnell ... both of them! Bright, happy colours on the fun first one (loving that stitched frame!) ... and a cool and funky look to that stylish new home ... there's a kind of 60's vibe to it that I love! Your sister will surely love it too! LYAMYMASHTYW! Hugs & bisous, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards Darnell ! And great takes on the different challenges ! Very clever interpretation of the Alphabet challenge, and you showcased so well what NBUS means ! I particularly love your second card, so CAS with this smart design ! "Score", of course ! Why I didn't think of it ! I love the calligraphy of both sentiments, well in a word (or two) : amazing card ! Thanks for sharing and for inspiring.
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Izzy Scrap
Oh I love these! I forget about scoring on the cards and every time I see you do it I remember how elegant and interesting it looks... Love how you left the space for the sentiment ... Have a great Day ... We're in the midst of storm Doris!
ReplyDeleteThe pictured I love stamping is such a clever one! And a fun bright card! Beautiful layout on your seond card wuth the scored lines! Can totally understand that you made more of these! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteEye-poppingly perfect and fabulous as ever. Striking, fun and oh so true.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with us at Less is More this week and what a brilliant idea for the alphabet challenge! Good'un Sarah x
Hi Darnell, thanks so much for stopping by and was so glad that I was instrumental in yet another crafty purchase. They are amazing and you wont regret it. Two fabulous card the preety pink first is so bold and beautiful love the little stamper. The second beautifully CAS and very classy. Hope your sister will be happy in her new home.
ReplyDeleteHope you are getting better by the day and taking good care.
Thank you so much for taking time out to pop in it means the world to me.
Super cards Darnell, love the bright colours in the first one, they just make my heart sing! And the clean and simple look with all those fabulous score lines on the second card - LOVE! That's a cute stamp set too from PS! I actually have a list in my workbook of "extra things to add to add interest to a card". Score lines is listed, just a shame I never remember to look in my book! They really do add interest. Thanks for your inspiring cards, as always, Lisa xx
ReplyDeleteCute cards! But I must say, it took a minute for me to realize that the first card was about stamping. My senior eyes/mind didn't immediately get it - LOL!! I love the stitched die and the DP. The score lines are awesome on the second card. The orange chair is a delight. Both are terrific and very creative.
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards, Darnell. I love how something as simple as scoring can have a wow factor. This one certainly does.
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Em xoxox
Two great cards but my fav is the second one with those cute miniatures - love that stamp set. 2012 NBUS - makes me feel better!
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ReplyDeleteGreat cards and fun too.I love the stitched die and bright colours you've used very cheerful and sunny.What a fab contemporay twist on the new home card,I am loving those lines.Pleased to hear the weather isn't affecting you.take good care crafty hugs Andrea x
These are both awesome cards, Darnell. Keep using that schtuff! I am very slowly working through mine... Who knew I had a Mardi Gras stamp...... I love your Beatnick chair on the second card.
ReplyDeleteTwo fab cards Darnell, love both but for me your humour is the star on these, the first has to be worked out, fun!!! and on the second, great images and a wonderful modern phrase steal the show! Great job my friend :D xx
ReplyDeleteBravo - lovely cards, Darnell!
ReplyDeleteExcellent art-work!
Fabby cards Darnell, love the shocking pink background on the first and the new digs cards are sure to have been well received as they are fantastic xx
ReplyDeleteI love all of the scored lines in the second card - just fabulous and it adds so much interest.
ReplyDeleteYou win the prize for longest hoarded NBUS with that cute little stamp! Love the cards today - the 1st we can all relate to without a problem, and I love all the scoring on the 2nd! Well done!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous & beautiful cards. Wow a 15 year old stamp, how wonderful that you are still using it. I still cherish some of my stamps from 10 years ago, but a lot have been 're-homed'. I love the whimsical beautiful new home card and the detail of the embossed lines. I'm glad the floods are not affecting you and your mister. Take good care, Hugs, Shirleyxx
ReplyDeleteI guess we can all relate to your first card, Darnell. Fun fact - you were doing what you were celebrating and vice versa :). Your second card is really great for the special event... the scored lines look FAB!
ReplyDeleteLove the way your quirky and quicky mind works Darnell! It gave you two fantastic cards today. Loving the texture from the score lines on the second card, but your first card is, well, just brilliant! Great use of the alphabet theme and what lovely happy colours too. Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Less is More xx
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous makes Darnell! I especially love the top card with the play on images!! So fun!! Thanks for sharing your creation with us at STAMPlorations CAS Card Challenge! Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*-guest designer
ReplyDeleteWell know, I wonder why your posts are coming to my mailbox?! Dang it, it makes me so mad when they don't because I have no memory what so ever to come and check out what you've been up to. I need that reminder in my box! Sad, but so true. I am totally loving both of these cards Auntie! They are so cute! I bet we all wish we had that first stamp, as we all love to stamp. Such a cute stamp! I also love the stamps you used on your second card, how fun your sister has moved into new digs!!! But this card is going to make it even funner for her. I know funner isn't a word, but in my mind it is. I am so loving the scoring, that gives this card so much interest!!! Well done Auntie! Now I'm off to see what else I've missed :-( Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteGreat cards Dee, love the bright edge of letters and of course that fab die on the first one.Very classy look to the 2nd one too, loving all the black and pop of colour and super embossing lines just finish it off so perfectly too ;) hugs Vee xx
ReplyDeleteI have spent a very enjoyable time having a peek at your blog and reading your fun meanderings ...you do brighten up the dullest of days Darnell with your comments and cards!!! :)x
ReplyDeleteLove these two brilliant cards fab designs so glad you are Ok and missed the bad weather Love and hugs Carole x
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards! Thanks for answering the question about the rain...I was worried about you!
ReplyDeleteOld + NBUS = Rebus card!! Love it. That little rubber stamp rubber stamp is adorable!! I admire your CAS style...so very different from my own. On my latest post, I describe a "Eureka!" moment where I discovered my personal crafting philosophy. It's no wonder I can't make CAS!!! Hahahaha...
ReplyDeleteHugs to you and thank you so much for the lovely BD card and surprise I received in the mail You are an absolute sweetheart!!
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Two fabulous cards Darnell! Especially love the new digs one, and I have that same NBUS peekaboo die in the toybox lined up as a prize! Great minds think alike. Or we spotted it on a blog we both follow? Spooky though 😯
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Di xx
Both cards are truly fabulous! Love the colours on the first one and of course the perfect sentiment! The score lines are perfect on the new digs card - so effective! I am glad you are safe from the weather! Take care! xxx
ReplyDeleteTwo fun and creative designs Darnell! Love that little 'stamp' stamp! and the scoring adds wonderful interest to your new digs card! Have a super weekend Sis! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteOldies, but definitely goodies! Such delightful cards! Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards--they are so clever. Really am digging your new digs card. Am pinning to case, as I have this set and never use it as it stumps me. Love how you have used score lines on this one. Thanks so much for playing along at CASology this week.
ReplyDeleteDarnell, you have shared two wonderful cards! I really love the "new digs" cards, especially the score lines. Love how they frame the sentiment! Very clever, fun, retro card! Thanks for joining in the fun at CASology this week!
ReplyDeleteSuper cheery colours on the first card and I LOVE the elegant classy design of the second. Have a great weekend xx
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous creations, Darnell! I love the bright cheery colors of the first one and the second one reminds me I need to dig out that Paper Smooches set that I HAD TO HAVE when it was released. I love your fabulous score lines especially as they get closer around the sentiment. Thanks for playing along with CASology this week!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun and playful designs! I especially love everything about your 'new digs' card! The score are an awesome touch!
ReplyDeleteOh boy! Just the perfect way to use our cue card Darnell. It adds interest but is functional too as to ground this sweet scene!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining CASology this week!
I'm so far behind in commenting but I saw your HM at CASology, (Congrats by the way) and popped over from there. This is such a darling 'new home' card, Darnell, and the scoring adds so much to the CAS design. I love the design of the stamping card. The letters around the panel are perfect for the challenge.
ReplyDeleteI just knew that retro furniture card would be a winner. Have a penchant for dry embossed line myself...so it appealed to me, greatly. Congrats on your HM at CASology.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, you've knocked it outta the park once again, Darnell! Both cards are really fun, and I have to say your 'scoring' on the 2nd card really turned out amazing! Next time, I think I'll have to use black for my background so we can see it on screen :) Thanks for making me smile, as always :)
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards. Sorry so late with the congratulations on your CASology HM. The scoring was truly wonderful, just love it.
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous! Love the sentiment in the first card! Thanks for joining us at STAMPlorations!!!
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Hi Darnell
ReplyDeleteBrilliant twofer. I thought "digs" was a British expression but great to know it's made it over the Atlantic lol!
You are the Queen of CAS!
Ang x
These are two fun cards, Darnell! I heart that pink heart on the first card, and that retro furniture on the second is so cool. Your scoring reminds me of floorboards, and a picture rail. I'm going to stalk you now till I've caught up :)
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