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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Wednesday, 28 March 2018

Merry Christmas Puppy

Merry Monday is asking for a Christmas card with a dog on it.


I love Penny Black's dog images - many of them remind me of my English Cocker Spaniels.  So I used one of them to make this card.


I watercoloured my image with Gansai Tambi paints, trimmed it with a stitched rectangle die, and added red and green mats to match the dog's stocking.  "Joy to the world" seemed a fitting sentiment as the dog looks quite joyful!

It's a nice flat card for easy mailing.

Thanks for stopping by!





Supplies:
Stamps - Penny Black dog, Wordsworth sentiment
Ink - Archival Jet Black
Paper - watercolour paper, red and green cs, PTI Vintage Cream cs
Size - A2
Accessories - Gansai Tambi watercolour paints, Lil Inker stitched rectangle die



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12 comments:

  1. Marcia Hill29 March 2018 at 02:16

    Awwwww...could he be any cuter?!! Beautiful water coloring and yes, the sentiment is perfect!! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Merry Monday Susan!! :0)

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  2. Nstiz29 March 2018 at 05:57

    I love this image, Susan and you did an terrific job water coloring it! He really is just adorable! Love the red and green mats too! How fun is this?

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  3. Bonnie29 March 2018 at 06:37

    I knew this challenge would be a favorite for you, Susan! Your puppy looks so cute with his Christmas stocking!

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  4. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)29 March 2018 at 08:43

    Darling pup with bone in stocking, Susan! Perfect with that sentiment! So glad you could join us at Merry Monday!!

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  5. Linda29 March 2018 at 09:21

    Adorable puppy with lovely watercoloring. Thanks for joining us this week at Merry Monday.

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  6. nancy littrell29 March 2018 at 09:50

    Such a happy and sweet pup beautifully watercolored, Susan. I think you chose the perfect sentiment too. TFS Hugs...

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  7. Christine Alexander29 March 2018 at 19:09

    I can just imagine my two with a stocking in their mouths. Great card and great watercolouring :)

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  8. Jeanne H30 March 2018 at 08:08

    What a cute card! I too enjoy water coloring. Aren't pups the best? Yes!

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  9. Mac Mable30 March 2018 at 10:07

    Your cute dog image sure does look joyful with a stocking full of bones....adorable card and great colouring x

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  10. Loll31 March 2018 at 15:18

    Adorable! Love the image Susan. Great watercolouring!! xx

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  11. Fabiola1 April 2018 at 02:41

    Quel amour, c'est trop chou, biz

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  12. Notes by Nina2 April 2018 at 07:20

    Adorable card, this image is darling. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.

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