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 25 November 2018

A Special Poinsettia

Sneaking in under the wire for The Flower Challenge:


Christmas is my special occasion so I made this card:


Stamping a grid over an image is a new technique for me.  First I inked the poinsettia while it was in my MISTI, spritzing and stamping after applying each colour.  Then I stamped the grid in Versamark and added white embossing powder.  Then sponged around the image, popped it up on fun foam, added gemstones to the centre and a die cut sentiment.





Supplies:
Stamps - Penny Black poinsettia, unknown grid stamp
Ink - various mini Distress inks, Distress Antique Linen
Paper - watercolour paper, white and brown cs
Size - 6x4.25"
Accessories - white embossing powder, Tattered Lace sentiment die, gemstones, fun foam



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11 comments:

  1. Viv25 November 2018 at 08:56

    Such a beautiful card here Susan. I love your gorgeous red flower and great design too. Thanks for sharing with us over at 'The Flower Challenge ;) Viv DT xx

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  2. Trina P.25 November 2018 at 11:14

    Beautiful stamping/spritzing of your poinsettia. The overstamped grid looks fantastic and adds perfect interest. xx

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  3. Nstiz25 November 2018 at 12:08

    Oh how I love the look of the grid over the artwork, a technique I'll remember. Thanks for sharing that. You did a fabulous job on that poinsettia too!

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  4. Christine Alexander25 November 2018 at 12:40

    looks like a fun technique Susan, beautiful poinsettia which is framed so well with the grid.

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  5. Mac Mable25 November 2018 at 14:11

    What an eye catching technique using the grid. Love the poinsettia stamp and how you've coloured it and the pop of black on the sentiment looks great. Wonderful card Susan x.

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  6. Bonnie25 November 2018 at 16:03

    A beautiful poinsettia, Susan, and I love the stamped and embossed grid over it!

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  7. Papercraft Boutique25 November 2018 at 16:37

    Layering the grid over the pretty poinsettia is fabulous and very interesting, Susan! The sponging around the flower has a beautiful effect.
    Hideko xx

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  8. Marcia Hill26 November 2018 at 04:54

    BEAUTIFUL!! :0)

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  9. Loll26 November 2018 at 11:34

    Gorgeous watercoloured poinsettia Susan! Love the grid over top to give this image a different look. Very artsy and beautiful. xx

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  10. Karen Dunbrook27 November 2018 at 04:10

    love the look of the grid Susan....works to give the card a whole different look. Now I want to look and see if I have a grid stamp!!
    xx Karen

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  11. Julia Aston27 November 2018 at 11:57

    What a great look embossing that grid over your lovely and colorful poinsettia and background Susan!

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