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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Saturday, 15 May 2021

Holly on Holly

Flying through May and it's time to remind you to enter CAS Christmas before May 24th.  Christine is hosting and wants to see Foliage and Berries.

I did holly for the challenge launch and I'm afraid I'm doing holly again for the reminder - but I do love holly on Christmas cards.

I stamped and heat embossed the holly, then watercoloured it with Inktense watercolour pencils.  I fussy cut it and layered it over a holly embossed background, and added a sentiment.

Head over to CAS Christmas's reminder post for more inspiration from the Design Team.

Thanks for coming by today!







Supplies:
Stamps - Serendipity holly, Penny Black sentiment
Ink - Versafine Onyx Black
Paper - white cs and watercolour paper
Size - A2
Accessories - Cuttlebug holly embossing folder, embossing powder, Inktense watercolour pencils

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12 comments:

  1. Christine Alexander15 May 2021 at 18:55

    the Serendipity holly stamp is one of my favorites, I love it paired with the embossed holly background :)

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  2. Barb Ghig15 May 2021 at 23:25

    Beautiful watercoloring and I love how you fussy cut the holly leaves off the edge of the panel, Susan! I also love your embossed background...it adds so much texture to your design! Another wonderful Christmas card ~ xx

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  3. Marcia Hill16 May 2021 at 04:56

    Doesn't bother me in the least that you used Holly again Susan...especially when it's as pretty as it is on this card!! I love how you fussy cut the water colored holly out and attached it to the white holly embossed on your card base...so striking!! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

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  4. Brenda in IN16 May 2021 at 07:00

    I love this embossing folder and adding the holly to it is beautiful. Great coloring and I like how you framed it. Fussy cutting that would try my patience and you did a great job.

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  5. Papercraft Boutique16 May 2021 at 11:22

    Love this duo design, Susan! The watercolored holly and berry branch is so pretty! I can see the shine from the heat-embossing. The echoing dry embossed texture is subtle but so interesting and effective.
    Hideko xx

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  6. Julia Aston16 May 2021 at 11:24

    What a great design Susan - with the embossed white holly panel behind your lovely green and red holly - so pretty in the black outline embossing!

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  7. Loll16 May 2021 at 12:07

    Beautiful embossed holly background that is just perfect with the space to add your sentiment. Your watercoloured holly panel is so pretty Susan! xx

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  8. Nstiz16 May 2021 at 12:31

    You must have the world's best stamp collection! Love that stamp and lover your layout. It really caught my eye. I also like that you embossed the card base, something I never think to do. Great card, Susan!

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  9. Linda17 May 2021 at 13:10

    Lovely embossed card to showcase your holly and berries, Susan.

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  10. Mac Mable17 May 2021 at 14:14

    I love how you've dry embossed the holly and then popped the beautifully coloured stamped holly on top....I love holly too and I am loving this card Susan x.

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  11. Colleen18 May 2021 at 08:51

    Susan, embossing the holly for the background is a terrific idea, it totally draws your eye in for the holly you colored, which is stunning also!

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  12. Trina P.19 May 2021 at 13:46

    No rule that says you can’t use holly a second time. Beautiful card and watercolouring. Love the embossed holly background.

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