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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Thursday, 14 December 2017

The Paper Players Colour Challenge

I'm taking a one day break from posting Christmas cards in order to post something for The Paper Players' colour challenge:

 

I needed a card to send a dear elderly family friend who has to move into a retirement residence.


The flowers are heat embossed in white and watercoloured. The background panel was masked, coloured with the same paints, using the green where I wanted the sentiment, then stamped with the sentiment, and die cut with a stitched rectangle.

It's popped up on fun foam and the flowers are partly taped flat and partly popped up with foam tape.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for some mid-month Christmas inspiration for CAS Mix Up!





Supplies:
Stamps - SU Fabulous Florets, Chocolate Baroque sentiment
Ink - Memento Bamboo Leaves, ColorBox Frost White
Paper - watercolour paper, rustic green cs
Size - A2
Accessories - white embossing powder, Gansai Tambi watercolour paints, Lil Inkers stitched rectangle die, foam tape, fun foam



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10 comments:

  1. Christine Alexander14 December 2017 at 20:13

    gorgeous Susan and I love that Chocolate Baroque sentiment above the flowers. such beautiful colours :)

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  2. Nstiz14 December 2017 at 21:24

    It's been fun, Susan following your style change over the years. This is gorgeous! I can't ever successfully mask without a mess in the edges but you did it beautifully and so evenly. Love the watercoloring. Beautiful font on that sentiment too.

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  3. Trina P.14 December 2017 at 21:27

    Beautiful card. Perfect use of the colours and a fabulous layout.

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  4. Mac Mable15 December 2017 at 02:45

    Oh this is so pretty, love how you've coloured those wonderful flowers and the background is a great idea with how you've done the green to hi-light the sentiment x

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  5. Joanne James - The Crafty Owl15 December 2017 at 08:54

    Susan your watercoloured blooms are just beautiful and sure to cheer your friend a she settles into her new home. I love the sponged central panel too - it makes your green sentiment stand out so well. Thanks for joining us over at The Paper Players this week!

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  6. Claire Broadwater15 December 2017 at 14:15

    Susan, this is so pretty! I love your watercolored blooms! The sponged panel is gorgeous, too! SO happy you joined my color challenge at The Paper Players this week! XX

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  7. nancy littrell15 December 2017 at 14:32

    Beautifully watercoloured flowers and background, Susan. I Love all your bright colors. Your friend will treasure your thoughtful card and friendship. TFS & Hugs...

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  8. Bonnie16 December 2017 at 08:36

    A beautiful, uplifting card, Susan! Love those pink flowers and how you've done the background!

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  9. Karen Dunbrook19 December 2017 at 03:44

    such a wonderfully happy, gorgeous card!! love it.
    xx Karen

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  10. Loll20 December 2017 at 11:19

    Such a gorgeous card. I love your watercolouring of these beautiful blooms and the wash background, Susan. I'm sure this cheered up your friend about her upcoming move. xx

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