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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Monday, 27 May 2019

A Card for a Child

Two Christmas challenges right now are asking for cards you would give to a child: 

Christmas Kickstart Challenge - "Christmas Kids"

ABC Christmas Card Challenge - "K for Kids"

Here's what I made:



Stamped my image, coloured with coloured pencils, trimmed it with a deckled rectangle die, bordered with candy cane dp and a thin black border. Finished off with fun foam on the Santa hat.

I can't imagine drinking cocoa and wrapping up in a sweater and scarf today - it is so hot and sunny!






Supplies:
Stamps - Simon Says Stamp
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper - white and black cs, Paper Studio dp
Size - A2
Accessories - coloured pencils, fun foam, Spellbinders Deckled Rectangle die



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12 comments:

  1. Trina P.27 May 2019 at 12:32

    I have this stamp too, but have not inked it up yet. So adorable, Susan. Beautifully pencil coloured. The candy cane paper is a fun touch. Perfect for any child. xx

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  2. Bonnie27 May 2019 at 14:48

    Love that fuzzy brim on his hat! Cocoa is a favorite with kids and adults alike! Another Christmas card for the stash.

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  3. Nstiz27 May 2019 at 15:39

    That is such a cute image and one I'm not familiar with. Great job coloring and wonderful use of designer paper, another thing I struggle with. You always choose such wonderful images- and I do more shopping after seeing what you used!

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  4. Christine Alexander27 May 2019 at 16:53

    So cute Susan, I might have to borrow that stamp set. Great job with the pencil colouring and the candy cane background is the perfect addition

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  5. Loll27 May 2019 at 21:27

    Adorable card Susan! Love your sweet image and how you've framed it with the candy canes and then the thin black border. Awesome! Beautiful day ... had the air on full blast. :) xx

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  6. Dotty Jo28 May 2019 at 04:34

    Lovely card, Susan, what a cute little mouse. Thanks for playing along at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge, Jo x

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  7. Brenda in IN28 May 2019 at 07:01

    Candy cane paper is perfect for the background on this card! Love that sweet image and so fun for a child's card. Who doesn't love hot cocoa.

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  8. Lynda28 May 2019 at 07:25

    Very cute Susan, and perfect for kids. Thank you for joining us at ABC Christmas Challenge. :) Lynda DT

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  9. Lindsey28 May 2019 at 10:16

    Such a sweet card! Lovely colouring and design. Perfect for linking up at ABC Christmas Challenge and Christmas Kickstart, thank you!

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  10. Mac Mable29 May 2019 at 08:38

    Super cute card with an adorable image and wonderful sentiment x We have had some nice weather our end too but today I could do with a hot Cocoa ....as it's gone cold! x

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  11. Julia Aston29 May 2019 at 18:11

    What a fun and cozy stamp - that little mouse looks so happy with his hot cup of cocoa!

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  12. Zw@@n3 June 2019 at 04:38

    Gorgeous card, Susan. The image is very cute and beautifully coloured. Thank you for joining us at ABC Chistmas Challenge. Luv, Wilma

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