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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Friday 26 October 2018

Keeping Warm in Winter


I made this card with three challenges in mind.

52 Christmas Card Throwdown:


12 Months of Christmas Optional Theme - Gear Up for Winter (winter clothes)

Jingle Belles - Animals 

I love this humourous Penny Black stamp as it makes me think of my young spaniel, Tessa, who loves to steal socks, gloves, winter hats.

I stamped on mixed media cs and watercoloured with my Gansai Tambi paints.  I used Stickles on the lines under the dog and snowman and on the snowflakes.  The sentiment is die cut from the same red as the card base - I thought "Happy Holidays" added to the humour as the snowman looks far from happy after losing his cosy hat and scarf.

Here's a close-up - hard to capture the sparkle of the Stickles:


I hope you're all getting busy with your Christmas cards!!





Supplies:
Stamps - Penny Black
Ink - Archival Jet Black
Paper - mixed media and red cs
Size - 6x4.25"
Accessories - Gansai Tambi watercolours, Stickles, Penny Black sentiment die



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13 comments:

  1. Darnell26 October 2018 at 16:12

    I'm must be old this afternoon. When I first looked at your card, I wondered why everyone had smiles except for that one grouchy snowman. Thank you, Susan, for remarking about Tessa's love for stealing articles of clothing because then I went, "Ah ha!" I think it's a darling card, beautifully colored!! ❤Hugs, Darnell

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  2. Loll26 October 2018 at 16:30

    This is such an adorable image .. great colouring Susan!! It does remind me of Tessa. When she's here, she immediately heads for the garbage can to see if she can find some paper towel to rip up! :) She is so fun!! And so is this card! Great work, my sweet friend! xx

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  3. nancy littrell26 October 2018 at 17:23

    I LOVE your sweet Christmas card, Susan. Reminds me of Tessa under our retreat crafting table stealing and tearing up any stray papers under the table. Such a sweetie and soooo beautiful and soft too. TFS my friend. Hugs..Nancy

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  4. Trina P.26 October 2018 at 19:41

    Too fun! This image still makes me smile. The limited colour palette is perfect, allowing the adorable scene to shine. That Tessa... I think she took my slippers at the retreat. xx

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  5. Mac Mable27 October 2018 at 03:58

    Now that`s a real fun card, great image and loving the bling x

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  6. Marcia Hill27 October 2018 at 07:58

    Cute, CUTE card Susan...just LOVE the expression on the snowman's face that lost his Winter gear to the puppy!! This is definitely going to put a smile on someone's face this Christmas...it sure did mine!! :0)

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  7. Andreja27 October 2018 at 12:59

    Gorgeus festive card you made :-)) I like your funny pets.
    Thanks for joining us at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown.

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  8. Bonnie27 October 2018 at 13:07

    Does Tessa like to wear hats and scarves or just snatch them? This is such a fun Christmas card, Susan! Those puppies make me smile! Almost finished with mine.

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  9. SmilynStef27 October 2018 at 20:40

    Love the puppies having a little hide & seek fun ... so very glad you joined our Creature Feature at Jingle Belles.

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  10. Fabiola28 October 2018 at 14:16

    Quel adorable scene, j'aime cette touche d'humour, merci de jouer avec nous chez 52cct, biz

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  11. AlisonC29 October 2018 at 06:21

    Love this image. The snowman's face is perfect! Thanks for joining in at 52CCT

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  12. lauren bergold31 October 2018 at 17:02

    what an adorable image... super cute and so funny! so happy to have this lovely card in the CRITTER gallery at JINGLE BELLES! ♥

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  13. Helen5 November 2018 at 15:26

    So cute - love how you've used the die cut sentiment.

    Thanks for joining us at The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up.

    Helen x

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