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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Wednesday, 15 July 2020

Wise Men for the Nativity Challenge

A reminder about the CAS Christmas challenge "Nativity" ending on July 24th.


Like the card I posted for the opening of the challenge, I'm using another stamp I picked up at a second hand sale so I have no idea who made it.


I stamped it in Archival ink on watercolour paper, painted it, trying to create a glow around the Christmas star.  Trimmed it, popped it up on fun foam, and went over the stars with a gold gel pen.  Very quick and easy.

Please check out the reminder cards by some of the other Design Team members at CAS Christmas.  We'd love to have you join us!






Supplies:
Stamps - Stampendous Nativity Christmas
Ink - Archival Jet Black
Paper - PTI Vintage Cream cs, watercolour paper
Size - A2
Accessories - watercolour paints, gold gel pen, fun foam

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14 comments:

  1. Marcia Hill15 July 2020 at 16:58

    Wish I knew who the manufacturer of the stamp was as it's a beautiful image Susan and you've water colored it beautifully too! Lovely, lovely card!! :0)

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  2. Christine Alexander15 July 2020 at 19:41

    Great nativity image Susan and such beautiful water colouring. You really have that glow from the star painted perfectly :)

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  3. Loll15 July 2020 at 22:23

    Great work with this awesome stamp, Susan. I love how you did the sky and keep it light around the glowing North star. Wonderful watercolouring! xx

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  4. Barb Ghig15 July 2020 at 23:11

    Beautiful nativity scene, Susan! I love how you watercolored the background and showcased the star...so pretty! Lovely sentiment, too! xx

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  5. Linda16 July 2020 at 14:45

    Lovely card Susan with the Wisemen on their way to find the baby Jesus.

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  6. Colleen16 July 2020 at 18:11

    What a sweet scene this stamp creates and your watercoloring brings it all to life!

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  7. Julia Aston17 July 2020 at 04:36

    What a lovely stamp of the wise men arriving at Bethlehem Susan - your water coloring of the image is beautiful! What a great find at the sale you went to! xx

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  8. Bonnie17 July 2020 at 08:57

    What a wonderful find, Susan! This is a beautiful stamp and beautifully colored! Love the sentiment too!

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  9. Trina P.17 July 2020 at 13:19

    Another great bargain find. Wonderful card. Beautifully watercolored. I like the glow around the star.

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  10. Papercraft Boutique18 July 2020 at 16:52

    What a beautiful CAS Nativity card, Susan! I love your soft watercoloring and the pretty image of the stamp! The glow around the star is a wonderful touch.
    Hideko xx

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  11. Mac Mable19 July 2020 at 11:11

    Such a gentle and beautiful nativity scene Susan and a really peaceful card x.

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  12. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)24 July 2020 at 06:27

    Beautiful scene and I love your watercoloring, Susan!!

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  13. Brenda in IN27 July 2020 at 06:27

    What a lovely scene this is. Sometimes those great bargains are used more than the most recent sets we buy.

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  14. Karen Dunbrook7 August 2020 at 13:25

    how lovely....hope you had a great time with Loll today
    xx Karen

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