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, 31 July 2021

Christmas Thoughts

Playing around making some Christmas cards and thought about making one for my nephew.  His father (my ex-brother-in-law) passed away from Covid a month or so ago (he was immune-compromised because of the cancer treatment he was going through) so it will be a hard Christmas for my nephew.  I didn't want a card that says "Merry Christmas" as I don't think it will be very merry for him.

I made the blue background by sprinkling a couple of shades of blue Magicals on mixed media cs and spritzing with water.  When dry, I topped it with the die cut of trees and reindeer, added a heat embossed blue sentiment, and popped it up on fun foam.

I'm linking up with these challenges:

The Male Room "Christmas in July"



Christmas Kickstart "Woolly, Fluffy, or Furry" - the reindeer are furry.
 

July Rudolph Days Challenge 

Cardz 4 Guyz "Shades of Blue" 

 







Supplies:
Stamps - Impression Obsession sentiment
Ink - ColorBox Royal Blue
Paper - white and mixed media cs
Size - A2
Accessories - unknown die, blue Magicals, fun foam

17 comments:

  1. Hi Susan,
    Happy Rudolf Days.
    So sorry to hear about you ex Brother in Law yes it will be a hard time for your Nephew the first Christmas always is.
    I love your wonderful card and that brilliant background you have created.
    Such a very nice die cut also.
    Thank you for joining the Rudolf Challenge.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L. DT

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  2. This is such a perfect card for him, Susan. Love the sentiment! I've never seen that one before. The scene is so clean and well done and what a gorgeous color blue!

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  3. Wonderful sentiment to go with your great masculine card. I'll have to find out where you got that sentiment. It's perfect for anyone going through a tough time at Christmas ♥

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  4. What a thoughtful Christmas card for your nephew, Susan! Such a beautiful blue Magical background for the white deer in the woods. Love the sweet and caring sentiment!
    Hideko xx

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  5. Wowsers!! This is an amazing creation!! I love love love that die!! Who makes it?? I neeed to add it to my wish list!! You totally rocked our "shades of blue" challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz!! Thanks for playing along with us!!

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  6. Beautiful card Susan. The sentiment is just perfect for someone who has lost a loved one. The sparkle from the blue magicals is so pretty behind this die-cut. xx

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  7. Such a thoughtful card for your Nephew and the background and the sentiment are perfect x. A hard card to make Susan and it is beautiful and perfect x.

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  8. I think your nephew will really appreciate this card, Susan! A lovely, peaceful scene and a perfect sentiment!

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  9. Bashful card, with a very touching sentiment. Thank you for sharing with us at Cardz 4 Guys!

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  10. This is simply beautiful. Thanks for joining my challenge over at Cardz4guyz. Love Dawn x

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  11. Such a beautiufl and very elegant card. Love it. Thank you so much for joining us in our Christmas in July challenge at The Male Room Good Luck and I hope you will join us in our next challenge.
    Faith DT

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  12. You did a great masculine Christmas card! Thank you for sharing your creative talents with us at The Male Room.

    Maja, DT

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  14. Elegant and beautiful. I am sure your nephew will appreciate it. Thanks for joining the fun at Christmas Kickstart. Hugz

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  15. You created a beautiful Christmas card - thank you so much for joining the The Male Room blog.
    Hope to see you again in our new challenge as well :-)
    Majda DT

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  16. Please can you tell us who made the die and also the sentiment@ I love this.

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  17. hello mf...love your card with such a touching sentiment. It will be a hard one for your nephew so I'm sure this will bring him comfort. I also wondered who made the sentiment and that die? I think I need both.
    take care mf
    xx Karen

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