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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Thursday, 4 February 2021

Encouragement

A card for my youngest sister who's having a hard time during Covid as she's lost most of her hours at work and is so worried about getting way behind on her mortgage.


I love the Kay Foley sentiment stamps and I have this one that I think offers real encouragement when people go through a hard time.

Since the sentiment takes up most of the card, I wanted to create an interesting background for it so used a whole bunch of Distress Oxide inks (the colours for this week's Color Throwdown).  I dabbed each ink on my craft mat, spritzed with water, then pressed my mixed media cs into it, drying between layers.

I stamped and heat embossed the sentiment and added two die cut wildflowers for interest.

I'm linking it up at the Color Throwdown challenge.







Supplies:
Stamps - Kay Foley sentiment
Ink - Versafine Onyx Black, Distress Oxides (Wilted Violet, Broken China, Cracked Pistachio, Antique Linen, and Seedless Preserves)
Paper - white and black cs, mixed media cs
Size - A2
Accessories - Tim Holtz Wildflower dies, clear embossing powder

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16 comments:

  1. Susie Moore4 February 2021 at 22:41

    Your card is breathtaking. And what a great message! Thank you for joining us this week at the Color Throwdown Challenge!

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  2. Bonnie5 February 2021 at 07:37

    What a wonderful, uplifting sentiment, Susan! The background is gorgeous and the black die cut flowers frame it beautifully!

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  3. Darnell5 February 2021 at 08:07

    Well, first, wow to that wonderful and encouraging sediment! Second, wow, to the awesome colors you were able to lay down for your background, Susan, and I love the extra interest from the silhouette wildflowers! I'm sorry to hear that your sister is struggling. Your card will bring her a lot of comfort. Hugs, Darnell

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  4. Nstiz5 February 2021 at 13:24

    I really love this one, Susan! Your background is fabulous and that sentiment is so perfect for so many occasions. What a great verse and love that you framed it with the silhouettes.

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  5. Trina P.5 February 2021 at 16:08

    Agree it’s a fabulous encouragement sentiment. Amazing smooshed background. Those colours work so well with each other.
    Hope things turn around for your sister soon. She will love this.

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  6. Loll5 February 2021 at 17:40

    Perfect sentiment that will make your sister feel better. LOVE the colours you've used for your gorgeous background. xx

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  7. Christine Alexander5 February 2021 at 21:11

    wonderful sentiment for your sister. COVID has created so many worries. I'm sure she will love the sentiment and the colours :)

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  8. nancy littrell5 February 2021 at 23:07

    So sorry to hear about your sister's troubles. Such a difficult time for so many. Your sister will really love and appreciate your thoughtful card, Susan. Your Gorgeous artsy background and very appropriate sentiment are wonderful. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  9. Papercraft Boutique6 February 2021 at 21:36

    Gorgeous background with a beautiful and encouraging sentiment, Susan! The black wildflower silhouette pops beautifully against the pretty pastel colors. Your sister will love the card, and I hope she'll get her hours back soon.
    Hideko xx

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  10. Mac Mable7 February 2021 at 05:08

    What a beautiful and thoughtful card for your Sister Susan....My heart goes out to her x.

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  11. Brenda in IN10 February 2021 at 07:12

    This is a wonderful, uplifting card for your sister. I love all the colors in the background and how gorgeous they all look together. I believe in that sentiment with all my heart.

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