A blog devoted to the cards I make in my tiny upstairs space. When my sister stays there, she calls it an "artist's garret". I'm not an artist, but am an enthusiastic cardmaker - hence the title "Cardmaker's Garret".
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Sunday, 25 October 2015

Happy Little Stampers Blog Hop

Welcome to my blog! 

Happy Little Stampers are celebrating the second release of their stamps with a blog hop!


Comment on the HLS blog, and then continue on to each Designer. You must comment on all the blogs in the hop to be eligible for prizes.
I love my new Happy Little Stampers stamp set "Thinking of You" so used it for this card:

It's got a great small text stamp that I really like for doing mixed media, layered images over inky backgrounds, etc.  I made a Wrinkle Free Distress background, but instead of spritzing with water, I spritzed with a homemade shimmer spray.  It's hard to photograph the shimmer but it's there in real life!  Here's a close-up of the text stamp over my background.  It's subtle as I didn't want it to jump out at you.  And take a look at the lovely swirly font on the "with love" stamp that comes with the set.  It goes perfectly with my flourish embossing folder border.

 

The ribbon attaching the sentiment is white in real life - not sure why my photo picks it up as yellow!

The flourish embossing folder also works really well with the two little flourish stamps included in the stamp set - also great for adding interest to backgrounds as you can see at the top right and a bit down on the left hand side in this close-up:


 I finished off by adding a simple white die cut flower.  The card is for my Mum who is currently in hospital with heart and lung issues - she loves flowers and she loves blues and mauves.

I hope I have inspired you today with my card. The designers and I have had so much fun playing with these stamps! Next you need to hop on over to "LesLee's" blog. 






Supplies:
Stamps - Happy Little Stampers
Paper - white cs
Size - A2
Ink - Distress Salty Ocean, Faded Jeans, Dusty Concord, Seedless Preserves; and Memento London Fog
Accessories - white sheer ribbon, foam tape, Memory Box Prim Poppy die, Spellbinders ribbon label, Cuttlebug flourish embossing folder border, homemade shimmer spray
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53 comments:

  1. Inkyfingers25 October 2015 at 13:28

    What a gorgeous card Sue! I love the beautiful background you created and there is so much of interest to see in it. I hope your Mum feels better soon and I'm sure she is going to love this card.
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  2. Kylie25 October 2015 at 13:31

    Beautiful, Sue! I love the script in the background!! xx

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  3. Loll25 October 2015 at 13:38

    LOVE that gorgeous background Susan. The colours are so beautiful and the shimmer spray really make it shine. LOVE how you've used the flourish and script stamps to add interest to your background ... just perfect combination of elements. xx

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  4. Gloria25 October 2015 at 13:40

    Wow!
    You made beautiful background!
    Great job!

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  5. Canonbury creations25 October 2015 at 14:02

    Love your card, great background and one of my favourite dies! Hope your mum gets better soon.
    Val x

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  6. One Scrappy Gal25 October 2015 at 14:05

    What a beautiful card! Love that white flower against the watercolor background! I'll have to try that!

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  7. Linda25 October 2015 at 15:16

    This is simply beautiful ..... I love the colours in the background and the delicate script looks fab! xx

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  8. LesLee25 October 2015 at 15:19

    I love what you have done with the sentiment! Your card is amazing. I hope and pray your mum gets better and I am sure this card will help her on her way!! xx

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  9. Chrissie25 October 2015 at 15:37

    Oooh what a fabulous background, I really love all that inkiness surmounted by one of my favourite dies!
    Chrissie x

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  10. Carol25 October 2015 at 15:43

    Susan this is gorgeous, just love the background. Hope your Mum feels better soon. Carol x

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  11. Birgit25 October 2015 at 15:52

    Oh Susan, this is simply stunning!

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  12. Joyce25 October 2015 at 16:33

    Gorgeous card.

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  13. Bobbie Bluegill25 October 2015 at 16:42

    So pretty. It should certainly cheer your up.

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  14. Bonnie25 October 2015 at 16:53

    I'm loving this script stamp too! It looks so pretty with this gorgeous background! Love the embossed panel and white silhouette flowers too! Hope your Mum is much better and home soon.

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  15. Glennis F25 October 2015 at 17:17

    Very pretty card - best wishes to your Mum

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  16. Christine Alexander25 October 2015 at 18:08

    great card, I love the sublet text in the BG and love those new stamps.
    Christine

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  17. New Creations25 October 2015 at 20:23

    So pretty and I love the background with embossing panel! Love that text sentiment for this gorgeous creation!

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  18. Sue D.25 October 2015 at 20:29

    Great background and text.

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  19. Michele K. Henderson25 October 2015 at 23:53

    Love the beautiful colors in your background panel! They really make those poppies pop!
    Take Care!
    Michele

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  20. sandie26 October 2015 at 00:34

    Stunning way to use these stamps, such inspiration x

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  21. Mac Mable26 October 2015 at 04:17

    Beautiful colours on the background. Loving the layout and such a beautiful card, thank you for the inspiration x

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  22. stempelfrida26 October 2015 at 05:55

    Perfect match of the sentiment on this nicely designed card. Sunny regards from stempelfrida
    http://stempelfrida.blogspot.de

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  23. Ingrid26 October 2015 at 06:12

    Susan, your card is beautiful! I love your background. :) :)

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  24. nancy littrell26 October 2015 at 06:18

    Your gorgeous background Susan is perfect for your subtle stamped images from your new Thinking of You set. I love all your flourishes, esp. the sentiment and dry embossed panel. All your white accents are so beautiful with your background. You mom is going to feel so much better when she receives your beautiful card "made with Love"! TFS my friend.

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  25. Melissa L.26 October 2015 at 08:01

    Lovely, Sue. I'm sure your mother will love it.

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  26. Toni26 October 2015 at 11:21

    Gorgeous card, Sue! absolutely love it! I'm sure your mom will as well--best wishes to her for a speedy recovery.

    Toni

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  27. cm26 October 2015 at 13:08

    Stunning! A beautiful canvas for your flower; love the subtle script image! Your mom will love this, as do I!
    ~c

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  28. BożenA26 October 2015 at 15:20

    Great background, a real classic beauty. Well chosen sentiment.
    hugs,
    BozenA

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  29. Rahmat26 October 2015 at 17:23

    Oh loving that beautiful background you made to showcase the stamps.

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  30. Julie B27 October 2015 at 02:14

    Ooo, like that! :)

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  31. Valentyna Komisarenko27 October 2015 at 06:20

    Susan, this is beautiful! The background is gorgeous!

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  32. foleysfriend27 October 2015 at 08:23

    I love the stunning background you created; the white diecut adds some sophistication without distracting from the beautiful background; hope your mum feels better soon.

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  33. Unknown27 October 2015 at 10:57

    Beautiful card, love the distressed background and strip if embossing.

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  34. Bobby27 October 2015 at 14:05

    Gorgeous card, Susan.

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  35. CJ27 October 2015 at 14:41

    Your watercolor background is lovely and the card design stricking!

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  36. CJ27 October 2015 at 14:41

    Your watercolor background is lovely and the card design stricking!

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  37. TaeEun27 October 2015 at 18:59

    Awesome background and the swirly font of the sentiment goes with the image perfectly!

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  38. JosieD28 October 2015 at 04:18

    The Thinking of You set is so classy and feminine...love the way it looks on your cards.

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  39. Chanray28 October 2015 at 05:08

    It's very elegant! bravo!

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  40. Unknown28 October 2015 at 06:34

    Beautiful card!! The background is gorgeous!!!

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  41. Cathy29 October 2015 at 18:21

    Such a pretty card, love that gorgeous background, Cathy x

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  42. Sazzle Dazzle30 October 2015 at 05:21

    Swooning over your background here Susan and what a perfect card to showcase the classy sentiment.

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  43. Kim30 October 2015 at 06:33

    I love all the textures in your card.

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  44. Unknown30 October 2015 at 08:46

    Oh my gosh. I'm in love with your card.

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  45. CreativSpirit30 October 2015 at 17:47

    Absolutely gorgeous card.

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  46. gobarb2630 October 2015 at 19:11

    Very pretty. I like the background.

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  47. Unknown30 October 2015 at 19:59

    Lovely card. I especially like the combination of techniques - embossing, die cutting, background.

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  48. Queen-of-Cards31 October 2015 at 05:22

    wow! so much inspiration here. Thank you ! trying that background soon

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  49. susan.w31 October 2015 at 06:04

    Nice to meet you Susan. I have been enjoying Happy Little Stampers blog hop and your card has made the hop even more pleasurable. Thinking of You has been a well thought out and designed stamp set, as I agree that little background text stamp is just perfect for mixed media. And, oooooh what a beautiful background you have created. My favourite sentiment is 'With Love' and this stamp is gorgeous in all its swirls. I am certain that your card will lift your mum's spirits and I do hope she is improving. With Love, susan.w

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  50. Ramohth aka Cardiac aka Jill31 October 2015 at 07:23

    Such a pretty card. The text stamp caught my eye on the first hop - lovely to see how you have used it here. Thank you.

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  51. Crafting Josie31 October 2015 at 13:37

    Just beautiful. I know your Mum will love them. I certainly would.

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  52. Unknown1 November 2015 at 05:38

    How beautiful! Great colours and lovely stamps!

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  53. Shawna1 November 2015 at 13:37

    What a beautiful card!! The watercolor background is so dreamy and quiet. The sentiment is what makes it just so nice... The ribbon is also the perfect touch...

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