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, 12 August 2019

Blue with Black Words and Birds

Here's a Christmas card I made:


Blue, as many of you know, is my favourite colour.   And I need to make several cards for my best friend to buy, all with a peace / dove theme.

I made a blue watercolour wash background for my image, stamped it and heat embossed it in a sparkly clear embossing powder, framed it with a double stacked frame to give more dimension, and added it to the cardbase.

It's off to two challenges:

Jingle Belles "Blue Christmas"

The Paper Players "Black, White, and One Other Colour"







Supplies:
Stamps - Stampendous Dove Tidings
Ink - Versafine Onyx Black
Paper - watercolour paper, ivory cs
Size - A2
Accessories - blue watercolour paints, clear sparkle embossing powder, MFT stitched frame die, fun foam



10 comments:

  1. Fabulous card, your friend will love it! Love your background. xxx

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  2. So peaceful, Susan! Love this dove and sentiment!

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  3. oh wow, what a gorgeous watercolor background! this is a lovely CAS card! so happy you could join our "blue christmas" fun at JINGLE BELLES! ♥

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  4. your watercolour wash background is beautiful Susan, so perfect for the dove and sentiment.

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  5. Your soft watercolor wash background sets this peaceful scene. Great card. xx

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  6. What a perfect stamp for shades of blog ... so very glad you had a Blue Christmas with us at Jingle Belles.

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  7. Your watercoloured background is perfect for your serene dove and showcases all that sparkle too! Thanks for playing along with us over at The Paper Players this week!

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  8. Susan, your watercolored background is so pretty! I love the dove and the serene feeling of your card! So happy you joined us at The Paper Players this week! XX

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  9. Love the watercolour wash background Susan. Perfect with the pretty dove and sentiment in black. xx

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  10. Wonderful CAS Christmas card and so very elegant x.

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