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, 29 April 2018

Nordic Village

Great inspiration from Merry Monday this week:


It immediately made me think of my Crafters' Companion Nordic Village stamp.


I watercoloured it in similar colours to the inspiration photo, trying to keep the watercolouring loose and rustic.  A simple sentiment, die cutting with a wonky stitched rectangle, a very thin black border, a bit of glitter along the snow lines, and fun foam behind to add dimension.

And finished just in time for the Merry Monday cut-off time.

It's also perfect for the SCS April Christmas Card Challenge where the optional theme is houses or buildings.





Supplies:
Stamps - Crafters Companion Nordic Christmas, Penny Black sentiment
Ink - Archival Jet Black
Paper - Crafters Companion white watercolour paper, white cs
Size - A2
Accessories - Gansai Tambi watercolour paints, MFT wonky stitched rectangle die, glitter, fun foam



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12 comments:

  1. Trina P.29 April 2018 at 12:31

    Beautiful, Susan! You nailed it and captured the inspiration photo perfectly! Beautiful loose watercolouring and the thin black border frame is a great way to highlight this cozy little scene. xx

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  2. Marianne29 April 2018 at 13:48

    Love your quirky village scene, Susan. Such a perfect take on the inspiration photo.

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  3. Bonnie29 April 2018 at 15:55

    This is such a colorful and pretty village, Susan! I love those brightly colored houses!

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  4. Debbie Henderson Debbie's Designs29 April 2018 at 16:13

    Fantastic coloring and a pretty row of houses! Thanks for playing Merry Monday Challenge with us!

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  5. Jo29 April 2018 at 16:24

    This is such a sweet warm card, definitely a northern town. Loving the harmony in the colours and the watercoloring style. Definitely home for me, beautiful Susan! Warm hugs xx

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  6. Marcia Hill29 April 2018 at 17:56

    Beautiful water colored village Susan! The colors are perfect with the inspiration photo and I love how you kept the card CAS! Thanks so much for sharing this beauty with us at Merry Monday!! 😊

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  7. Marcia Hill29 April 2018 at 17:56

    Beautiful water colored village Susan! The colors are perfect with the inspiration photo and I love how you kept the card CAS! Thanks so much for sharing this beauty with us at Merry Monday!! 😊

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  8. Darnell29 April 2018 at 21:02

    What a fantastic stamp to use for this challenge, Susan! It's perfect and your coloring is divine!! Hugs, Darnell

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  9. Marybeth30 April 2018 at 05:08

    Susan this is adorable! I love your little houses!

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  10. nancy littrell30 April 2018 at 14:28

    Simply beautiful watercolored houses, Susan. Love your wonky die cut stitching too. TFS my friend. Hugs..
    We will be home tomorrow:-)

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  11. Loll30 April 2018 at 22:54

    Sweet! Love this adorable village and the way you've watercoloured it Susan. Great work! xx

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  12. Christine Alexander1 May 2018 at 17:35

    beautiful village scene and perfectly watercoloured :)

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