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 11 February 2021

Japanese Hearts

A friend gave me a bunch of scraps of beautiful printed Japanese papers (I believe it's called Chiyogami paper) and they've been sitting on a shelf for ages.  I just realized lots of them are red and pink so thought I'd make a Valentine card for a friend who loves all things Japanese.



I die cut the printed paper with a small die, and then because the paper is very thin, I glued each one to a die cut white cs heart.  I wrapped my focal panel with gold cord, scattered the hearts along it, and added a gold heat embossed sentiment.

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Supplies:
Stamps - Impression Obsession sentiment
Ink - ColorBox gold
Paper - scraps of printed Japanese papers, white cs
Size - A2
Accessories - small heart die, gold cord, gold embossing powder, Lil Inkers stitched rectangle die

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14 comments:

  1. Christine Alexander11 February 2021 at 18:14

    what a great way to use those beautiful papers. love your string of hearts :)

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  2. nancy littrell11 February 2021 at 18:20

    Gorgeous Japanese paper die cut hearts beautifully arranged using your gold cord. TFS your very special Valentine for a friend, Susan. Happy Valentine's Day to you. Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  3. Loll11 February 2021 at 22:47

    This is beautiful, Susan! I LOVE the Japanese papers you've used. This is the most gorgeous Valentine's Day card! xx

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  4. Nstiz12 February 2021 at 06:30

    This is just delightful, Susan. I had Japanese papers here and if I should be lucky enough to find them I may do some dies cuts inspired by your card. I never knew what to do with those papers. This is such a fun Valentine!!

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  5. Brenda in IN12 February 2021 at 06:43

    This is a show stopper! Those papers are stunning and what a wonderful way to use them, Susan. The gold cord tying them together is lovely. Your friend will simply love this card.

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  6. Jo12 February 2021 at 07:39

    This is so rich and stunning, the gold accents just gives it such a regal appeal!

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  7. maria f.13 February 2021 at 03:13

    Beautiful papers. Fabulous design.

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  8. Stephanie Lanzalotto13 February 2021 at 05:34

    Thia is absolutely GORGEOUS. Those papers are beautiful, and the gold cord is the perfect compliment. I just love this, and so will your friend. Thanks so much for sharing this beauty with us at Time Out!

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  9. Bonnie13 February 2021 at 05:53

    This is beautiful, my friend! I love this paper and how you've scattered the hearts across from the card! A true winner and I think my favorite of all the fantastic cards you've done!

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  10. Heather13 February 2021 at 14:08

    Gorgeous papers and gorgeous card. This is a gentle nudge for me to use more of my stash of Japanese paper!

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  11. Papercraft Boutique13 February 2021 at 18:18

    This is such a beautiful and fun Valentine card, Susan! I love how you used Chiyogami and tied them together with gold cord! You inspired me to use my Chiyogami. :-)
    Hideko xx

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  12. Mac Mable14 February 2021 at 04:55

    Wow those papers are beautiful and so is your card Susan. The movement of those hearts and the way you have designed it is striking and stunning x. Yes I love all things Japanese too x.

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  13. Di20 February 2021 at 07:57

    Lovely card Susan and the papers are stunningly beautiful! You did them proud!

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  14. Lynn24 February 2021 at 14:25

    Oh wow! I love these gorgeous papers. So so beautiful!

    Thanks so much for playing with us at Time Out!

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