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, 4 October 2015

A Rainbow of Medieval Houses

When I first saw the Merry Monday challenge "Colours of the Rainbow", I was stumped.  Then I had three ideas all at the same time.  I posted one yesterday and am posting another today.  The third idea won't be made in time for the challenge.

For this one, I thought of a stamp I have of Santa flying over a row of medieval houses.  Then I remembered my trip to Copenhagen where I loved seeing all the tall narrow houses in different colours.  So here's what I came up with:

I used coloured pencils to make my rainbow of houses, went over the stars with my Stardust gel pen, and coloured in the moon with Wink of Stella.  A simple black border and a star embossed background finished it off.

Here's a photo of my inspiration, taken on my trip to Copenhagen a few years ago:


It's a beautiful city if you ever the chance to visit it!







Supplies:
Stamps: Crafty Individuals
Paper: white and black cs
Paper Size: A2
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: coloured pencils, Stardust gel pen, Wink of Stella, Crafts Too embossing folder, foam tape
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5 comments:

  1. Bonnie4 October 2015 at 12:03

    I love this, Susan and I'd love to see the real thing! Thanks for playing at Merry Monday again this week!

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  2. Karren4 October 2015 at 16:43

    Awesome card and a great idea! Love these multi-colored houses. Thanks so much for joining us at Merry Monday.

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  3. Loll5 October 2015 at 16:16

    LOVE this! And it really does look like your photo from Copenhagen. Very cool design! xx

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  4. Susanne Vargas14 November 2015 at 18:48

    I am just browsing through your blog... Came over from Loll's...
    I have those houses but without the sleigh. Haven't used it yet. Love them in rainbow colors! Fantastic card!

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  5. Susanne Vargas14 November 2015 at 18:49

    I am just browsing through your blog... Came over from Loll's...
    I have those houses but without the sleigh. Haven't used it yet. Love them in rainbow colors! Fantastic card!

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