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, 2 February 2020

Red and Black

CAS Watercolour has a perfect challenge for February - "Red and Black".


A great opportunity to get a Valentine or two made (though your card does not have to be a Valentine)!  Here's mine:


 I inked up the stamp with mini Distress red and black inks and then spritzed the stamp before stamping it onto watercolour paper.  I tapped the black ink on a palette and mixed it with some water and then did some subtle splattering.  I like the sentiment "cherish" for a Valentine card - a bit different to the usual "love" or "happy Valentine's day".

There's some beautiful inspiration for you over at CAS Watercolour from the rest of the Design Team and February's Guest Designer, Michele (I Card Everyone).  You have until February 24th to link up your card.  Looking forward to see what you make!




Supplies:
Stamps - Penny Black "Pash", SU sentiment
Ink - Distress Black Soot and Candied Apple
Paper - watercolour paper, black and red cs
Size - A2
Accessories - water spritzer, Spellbinders layering rectangle dies, fun foam

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19 comments:

  1. Pat2 February 2020 at 11:35

    This is so elegant and beautiful Susan and the heart shaped flowers works so well and love the matting on to red card with the black in between, and the spattering and sentiment finish it perfectly. x

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  2. Mac Mable2 February 2020 at 11:45

    The font of the sentiment goes so well with the movement of the heart flower stamped image. Gorgeous water colouring and love the splats on your beautiful card Susan x.

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  3. Loll2 February 2020 at 12:16

    Gorgeous card Susan! Those bright red hearts really pop with the white and black. The splatters add a lovely touch. And I agree with you about "cherish" ... it's perfect for your card. xx

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  4. Julia Aston2 February 2020 at 12:44

    Oh, your bright red hearts look wonderful with their black stems and leaves Susan! So pretty with the splatter, the multiple framings and lovely sentiment! xx

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  5. Jeanne H2 February 2020 at 13:16

    An excellent card! Very striking.

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  6. Robyn Oliver2 February 2020 at 13:20

    A real eye catching card Susan, great contemporary feel with the bright red and black with this stamp... I love it beautifully CAS - hugs Robyn

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  7. Nstiz2 February 2020 at 15:16

    This one is a real winner, Susan! I LOVE it- so clean and artsy looking! This is wonderful! Can you tell I really love it. I may have to have that stamp too. I struggle with Valentines and this one is just gorgeous!

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  8. nancy littrell2 February 2020 at 17:20

    Simply beautiful watercolored hearts and sweet cherish sentiment. TFS my friend. Hugs..Nancy

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  9. Christine Alexander2 February 2020 at 19:07

    love this card, simplicity at it's best. I love that artsy stamp and the flower heart :)

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  10. I Card Everyone3 February 2020 at 05:33

    Susan this is absolutely stunning! Someone will cherish your Valentine for the rest of their days!
    =]

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  11. Brenda in IN3 February 2020 at 06:37

    This is lovely and "cherish" is a beautiful sentiment for this card.

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  12. Marcia Hill3 February 2020 at 08:20

    CAS and absolutely perfect Susan! I've never seen that image before but I love it and your sentiment is fabulous too! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! :0)

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  13. My Paper Epiphany3 February 2020 at 13:46

    So sweet, classic and Artsy!!! Gorgeous card:)

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  14. Kia's Place4 February 2020 at 08:07

    This is beautiful Susan. As you know I love PB but have never seen this image before. I too love the change up on your sentiment.

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  15. Bonnie4 February 2020 at 09:49

    This is one of my favorite stamps and I love how you've done it in the red and black with the splatters! Love how you've used the cherish sentiment too!

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  16. Mary Gunn FUNN4 February 2020 at 10:37

    Such a pretty card.

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  17. Trina P.6 February 2020 at 13:06

    So beautiful. Love the simplicity and the splatters.

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  18. Darnell12 February 2020 at 13:00

    Hi Susan, I'm way behind on visiting, 😢 but I was just over at the CAS w/c blog and your card stopped me in my tracks!! This is spectacular!! Hope you are doing well! Hugs, Darnell

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  19. papierelle14 February 2020 at 00:44

    Perfect and so beautiful!!!

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