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 6 May 2019

Birthday Texture

A card for the Seize the Birthday challenge "Texture" and the CAS Stencil Challenge "Stenciling over a Coloured Background".




The background was made by sprinkling Bister and Brusho powders on coated cs and misting them thoroughly to get pale colours.

I coloured through a flower stencil with daubers and Distress ink, and then went over just the flowers with glass bead gel.

A quick sentiment, a few sequins, a glitter cs mat, and a white card base finished it off.






Supplies:
Stamps - Hero Arts sentiment
Ink - various green and purple Distress inks
Paper - white cs, coated cs, blue glitter cs
Size - A2
Accessories - blue Bister, tiny bit of purple Brusho, flower stencil, glass bead gel, blue and purple sequins



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13 comments:

  1. Christine Alexander6 May 2019 at 19:20

    Beautiful Susan, the glass beads add so much texture and dimension to your card, I need to remember to pull mine out occasionally :)

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  2. nancy littrell6 May 2019 at 21:37

    The texture, colors and glitter beads made such a pretty stenciled card, Susan. So pleased you were able to join us at CAS Stencil Card Challenge. Hugs..Nancy

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  3. Nstiz6 May 2019 at 21:46

    What an impact this one has! Loved reading about your process too. I've never got such pale results from any powdered ink on a background- subtle enough not to overwhelm your images. Beautiful card!

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  4. Bonnie7 May 2019 at 05:19

    Beautiful, sparkly flowers, Susan! The subtle Bister background lets them shine!

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  5. Brenda in IN7 May 2019 at 07:05

    I love the shine and dimension of the flowers. I never get soft colors from powders like yours is. Just a beautiful card, Susan.

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  6. Barb Ghig7 May 2019 at 11:14

    I love how you used your glitter beads on the flowers and your background is so pretty, Susan! Thanks so much for joining us at CAS Stencil!

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  7. TaeEun8 May 2019 at 00:24

    This is so pretty! I love the pretty purple of the glitter beads gel you used! It's so soft and fits perfectly to the background! Thank you so much for joining us at Seize the Birthday!

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  8. Mac Mable8 May 2019 at 01:34

    Beautiful background, love the texture from the flowers and such a beautiful card x.

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  9. Loll8 May 2019 at 13:07

    Gorgeous card Susan. Love the soft colours of your background and then the big impact with the beautiful colour of the flowers with all that glorious sparkle! xx

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  10. Julia Aston10 May 2019 at 08:25

    The glass bead gell looks wonderful on your blooms Susan - what a delightful birthday design! xx

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  11. Trina P.10 May 2019 at 21:20

    Great work creating a soft background with the powdered inks. I struggle with powdered inks and am always impressed when I see beautiful backgrounds made with them. The glass bead gel is gorgeous. xx

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  12. Papercraft Boutique11 May 2019 at 21:28

    The glass bead gel flowers are gorgeous, Susan! The contrast between the subtle color background and the shiny flowers with dimension is wonderful.
    Hideko xx

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  13. Linda24 May 2019 at 07:46

    This is lovely, the texture looks fab xx

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