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, 23 December 2018

Three Snowflakes for Two Challenges

I've been so busy baking, decorating, etc. for Christmas that I haven't had time to do any blog posts.  But I've got time this morning and I have a card for two challenges.

AAA Cards wants Three of Something.


And the Double D Challenge wants anything snow related.

Here are three snowflakes:


I created a background on mixed media cs with Distress Oxide inks and the smooshing technique - stepped out of my comfort zone and used a colour scheme that is not a traditional Christmas one.

I die cut the sentiment frame and three snowflakes, put the panel together, and popped it up on fun foam on the card base.

Love both these challenges so might have to come back again tomorrow!






Supplies:
Ink - various Distress Oxide inks
Paper - white and mixed media cs
Size - A2
Accessories - Simon Says Stamp Holiday Frame die, Impression Obsession snowflake dies, fun foam



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11 comments:

  1. Darlene 23 December 2018 at 09:07

    Simply beautiful Susan! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Let It Snow’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

    Darlene
    DOUBLE D Challenge Blog
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please stop in for a visit!

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  2. Trina P.23 December 2018 at 10:29

    Beautiful non-traditional colour Christmas card. Great mix of colours. Amazing smoosed background giving great texture behind your trio of snowflakes.
    Happy Christmas! xx

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  3. Christine Alexander23 December 2018 at 11:01

    I love those non traditional colours, great background for your snowflakes.

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  4. Loll23 December 2018 at 11:16

    LOVE this mix of non-traditional colours for your Christmas card Susan. Such a pretty and artsy background for your three snowflakes. xx

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  5. Bonnie23 December 2018 at 12:40

    What a wonderful background full of color and fun! I love the snowflakes falling atop it!

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  6. Julia Aston23 December 2018 at 15:49

    What a gorgeous mix of colors on your smooshed background Susan!

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  7. Papercraft Boutique23 December 2018 at 22:30

    Beautiful and artsy background, Susan! Love the non-traditional Christmas colors you chose and the smoothing effects. The colors peeking through the sentiment die-cut opening are so pretty!
    Hideko xx

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  8. Amelia Breytenbach30 December 2018 at 09:47

    Fabulous details on this gorgeous card! Thanks for joining us at Double "D" Challenges.
    Amelia (Double "D" Challenge Design Team)

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  9. Jan Clothier31 December 2018 at 21:24

    Gorgeous background... love the rich colours.

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  10. Kathy Krug1 January 2019 at 19:43

    Beautiful background.Thanks for sharing with us at Double D Challenge Blog.We hope you will join us often.

    Kathy
    DD DT

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  11. Tracie Pond5 January 2019 at 18:28

    Love how the snowflakes pop on your gorgeous background. Thank you for sharing with us at AAA Cards. =) Tracie

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