My turn to host Stampotique Designers Challenge!

It's my turn to host this week's Stampotique Designers Challenge. Here's what I've got to say about it!

It's almost Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day makes me think of couples, so my challenge is called Perfect Pairs.

Use two (2) of an item so that things are in pairs. This can be two images, two embellishments, two layers of patterned paper, two colors, etc.

See how many pairs you can use in your project. Just be sure to use at least one perfect pair and have fun!

I'd love if you'd play along with this challenge. Be sure to read the challenge rules so that you get entered for a chance to win a fabulous prize!

Here's my card, featuring Stampotique's Gibi and Tobi.

 

Gibi was stamped using Tuxedo Black Memento ink and colored with Copic markers. She was also stamped onto Eclipse Tape and fussy-cut. The Eclipse Tape was placed over her and Tobi was stamped, also using Tuxedo Black Memento ink, then colored with Copic markers. Tobi stamped again onto Eclipse Tape and fussy-cut.

Once his mask was in place, Spun Sugar Distress ink was sponged over the plain long heart from the Mix and Match Hearts stencil by The Crafter's Workshop, then outlined with a Spun Sugar Distress marker. This process was done twice, so the hearts appeared to be intertwined.

The plain long heart from the Mix and Match Hearts stencil was traced onto a double layer of Eclipse Tape and fussy-cut. These Eclipse Tape masks were layered over the hearts and the background was airbrushed behind all the masks with the Copic airbrush system. Copic markers were used to add a grassy ground for my lovely couple.

The stamped panel was die-cut using a Nestabilities die by Spellbinders, then adhered to a cardfront created from two layered (and Black Soot Distress ink edged) patterned papers from the very old Eskimo Kisses 6x6 pad by Basic Grey.

The sentiment was computer generated, then die-cut using an Impression Obsession die.  Spun Sugar Distress ink was sponged over the Dot-Fade Layered stencil and the Stripes Layered stencil (btw, the Layered stencils are on sale right now) onto the two die-cuts. Two heart-shaped gemstones were added to each die-cut and the card was finished with two sets of round gemstones.

If you're counting, my pairs are:

1. Two stamped images, namely Stampotique's Gibi and Tobi.
2. Two stenciled, outlined hearts. 
3. Two layered patterned papers
4. A two-part sentiment 
5. Two die-cuts (sentiments)
6. Two different stencilled backgrounds on the sentiments (Dot Fade and Stripes)
7. Two sets of heart-shaped gemstones
8. Two sets of round gemstones 

Thanks for visiting today!

I shall be entering this card in the following challenges:
• Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenges: We Love Stamps
• Crafter's Cafe Challenge #50: Must Have Hearts
• Fab and Funky Challenge #203: Love/Valentine Theme
• Card Mania Challenge #40: Love is All Around