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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Monday, 10 April 2017

Smiling Bear

The latest Addicted to CAS challenge is "smile":


I struggled with this for awhile and then thought of this cute Penny Black bear who has a big smile on his face - perhaps because he succeeded in finding all the gifts he needed!


I stamped him, watercoloured him, bordered with a bit of festive dp, and added to my cardbase!  A fun and quick card that is nice and flat for mailing!

Love getting Christmas cards done well ahead!  And challenges inspire me even if they're not specifically Christmas ones.





Supplies:
Stamps - Penny Black bear, Old Island Stamp Co. sentiment
Ink - Ranger Archival Jet Black
Paper - watercolour paper, white cs, Colorbok dp
Size - A2
Accessories - watercolour paints



7 comments:

  1. What an adorable bear, Susan! He does have a sweet smile! Actually he looks very proud of himself!

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  2. So cute, he does have an infectious smile. I see you are pulling out your stash of DP, is it shrinking yet :)

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  3. how delightful..love his smile!!
    xx Karen

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  4. What a cute and creative interpretation of the challenge, Susan. Your sweet, beautifully colored bear made me Smile! TFS my friend. Hugs..

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  5. the bear has a great smile and it's a a great card to add to your stash :)

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  6. Adorable! That bear is so cute and happy. Great watercolouring! xx

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  7. Super cute bear.. Happy card!! Thanks for joining us at ATCAS!!

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