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 3 May 2020

Christmas Berries

Loll is hosting the May challenge at CAS Christmas and she is asking for "Winter Berries".

I love this theme and was hard pressed to decide which of my many Christmas / winter stamps to use.  I ended up going with this one because it basically is nothing but berries.


I put the stamp in my MISTI and inked it up with various Distress markers, spritzing lightly, stamping on watercolour paper, and repeating until I was happy.

I added the sentiment and a bit of splatter, bordered with a matching brown, and popped it up on a red card base.  I went over the snowy bits of the image with a glue pen and added glitter.

Please come and join us.  You have until May 24th to link up.  Head over to CAS Christmas for more inspiration from the Design Team and May's wonderful Guest Designer, Lynne (Designs from the Loft).








Supplies:
Stamps - Penny Black
Ink - Distress Gathered Twigs
Paper - watercolour paper, red and brown cs
Size - A2
Accessories - Distress markers, glitter, fun foam

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12 comments:

  1. Linda3 May 2020 at 12:10

    Susan, lovely berry card. Love the red base to go with your red berries.

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  2. Christine Alexander3 May 2020 at 13:02

    Beautiful Susan, love the touch of glitter on the berries. Such a festive image :)

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  3. Bonnie3 May 2020 at 13:55

    I seem to love the berry stamps too and had trouble choosing which to use! This one is perfect! Love the rich red berries with the snowy touch and the deep brown of the branch and narrow mat!

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  4. Loll3 May 2020 at 14:03

    So pretty Susan! I do love this image and you've watercoloured it beautifully. Love it with the red framing. xx

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  5. Papercraft Boutique3 May 2020 at 14:53

    These red berries are so lovely, Susan! The glittery snow is a wonderful finishing touch!
    Hideko xx

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  6. Trina P.3 May 2020 at 17:21

    Agree, this stamp is the epitome of winter berries. Love the splatters and glitter is the perfect embellishment.

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  7. Colleen3 May 2020 at 18:15

    Wow, a stamp with nothing but berries, you can't go wrong with that! You did a magnificent job of coloring and bringing it to life!

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  8. nancy littrell3 May 2020 at 23:08

    I Love your color combo of red, brown and white, Susan. Your pretty Winter berries really pop, especially with the red framing. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs..Nancy

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  9. Marcia Hill4 May 2020 at 08:35

    How pretty Susan! PB makes the prettiest stamps and you've showcased it perfectly. Lovely, lovely card!! :0)

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  10. Julia Aston5 May 2020 at 13:02

    Such a lovely berry branch Susan - so pretty with your watercoloring technique - love the glittery snow on the berries! xx

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  11. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)6 May 2020 at 20:18

    Yummy berries on the branch, Susan - just love the brown/red combo and all the detailing on your berries!!

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  12. Mac Mable10 May 2020 at 11:23

    Stunning berries and a wonderufl CAS card x.

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