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 17 April 2019

Frosty Elf

Before I get on to today's card, I want to let you know that I'll soon be getting a wonderful new look to my blog soon - thanks to my ever-so-talented dear friend, Loll Thompson!  So watch for that to come very soon.

Time for a reminder to make a card for CAS Christmas!


Once again I had to borrow an elf stamp from my friend, Christine.  This time I used a very small elf image:


I stamped the elf and coloured it with coloured pencils.  I scribbled on his list with a pencil to make it look like he was really reading a list of who was naughty or nice.  I cut a little frame with icicles and few small snowflakes to add some more interest to the card - and he does work at the North Pole after all so I'm sure there are icicles hanging on the windows at Santa's workshop!.

There's more mid-month inspiration over at CAS Christmas from the Design Team and our Guest Designer,  JoAnn (Crafty Nana's Blog).  You have until April 24th to link up your card.





Supplies:
Stamps - Clearly Besotted elf and sentiment
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper - white cs, white sparkle cs
Size - A2
Accessories - AE icicle die, small snowflake dies, coloured pencils



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13 comments:

  1. JoAnn17 April 2019 at 10:09

    Such a cute elf. Love the snowflakes and the dripping icicles frame.

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  2. Nstiz17 April 2019 at 12:13

    He's just too darned cute, Suan and I love that frame for him. That couldn't be more perfect and adding some sparkles was the perfect finishing touch. What a fun card this is!

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  3. Bonnie17 April 2019 at 16:29

    This guy may be little but he has a big job checking Santa's list! Love the icicle frame and sparkly snowflakes!

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  4. Christine Alexander17 April 2019 at 17:32

    Love what you did with this little elf, he looks great behind his ice window :)

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  5. Christine Alexander17 April 2019 at 17:33

    Oh forgot to say I can't wait to see your new blog :)

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  6. Loll17 April 2019 at 22:28

    Sweet!! LOVE that sparkly icicle frame with your sweet elf and his naughty/nice list. Great design Susan!! xx

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  7. Mac Mable18 April 2019 at 11:56

    Super cute and what a wonderful little scene you've created. Looking forward to seeing your new blog and isn't Loll so generous with her time? x

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  8. Leslie Miller18 April 2019 at 17:39

    He's a little cutie! I really love the frame and sentiment and the added snowflakes. I didn't think I had any elf stamps, but I suddenly remembered two! Sheesh, how soon we forget. Your card with borrowed stamp is wonderful CAS inspiration, Susan!

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  9. Brenda in IN19 April 2019 at 06:21

    How cute he is. The snowflakes and icicles are very authentic for where he is. So fun that you added printing to his list. Can't wait to see the new blog look.

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  10. Linda19 April 2019 at 12:33

    So cute, Susan. Love you icicle frame and the snowflakes background. Have a Happy Easter.

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  11. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)22 April 2019 at 06:49

    Darling elf in the icicle frame, Susan!! Perfect with all the glitter snowflakes!!

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  12. Colleen22 April 2019 at 07:30

    You are so lucky to have crafty friends near to borrow from when needed! this is so cute and yes, they definitely have icicles around their windows in the North Pole!

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  13. Trina P.22 April 2019 at 10:39

    Eeekkk! I didn’t even notice we had the same idea when I added my card. Your little elf is so cute checking the list. Love the icicles and snowflakes. xx

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