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, 25 August 2021

Cardinal on Cardstock

I'm entering this card in a couple of Christmas challenges:


A very CAS card - stamped, watercoloured, a bit of shading added with coloured pencils, edged with dark red cs, popped up on fun foam, and a bit of glitter added to the branches.

For these challenges:

Jingle Belles - no patterned paper - just cardstock, with stamping allowed

52 Christmas Card Throwdown - Birds








Supplies:
Stamps - Local King Rubber Stamp Co. cardinal, SU sentiment
Ink - Archival Jet Black
Paper - watercolour paper, cream and dark red cs
Size - 5.25" square
Accessories - watercolour paints, red coloured pencils, glitter, fun foam

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9 comments:

  1. lauren bergold25 August 2021 at 14:49

    oh my goodness, that cardinal is so handsome. the perfect star of your gorgeous CAS card! thanks for joining our JINGLE BELLES cardstock christmas fun!

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  2. Bonnie25 August 2021 at 15:53

    Such a pretty cardinal, Susan! Love the way the red map pulls the eye to the bird!

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  3. nancy littrell25 August 2021 at 18:46

    Beautifully watercolored cardinal, Susan. I love how you used WC pencils for your shading and your red narrow frame. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  4. Brenda in IN26 August 2021 at 08:27

    This is lovely, Susan. Beautiful watercoloring and the shading gives depth.

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  5. Nstiz26 August 2021 at 09:47

    You did a beautiful job of coloring that cardinal. I particularly like the shadowing using pencil on the feathers. Great card, Susan!

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  6. AndrejaM27 August 2021 at 03:21

    Beautiful card! Thanks for playing at 52CCT

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  7. Papercraft Boutique28 August 2021 at 16:56

    The cardinal is so handsome, and your coloring is amazing, Susan! The shading with color pencils is so effective and adds depth. Love this card!
    Hideko xx

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  8. My Paper Epiphany30 August 2021 at 02:27

    Beautifully coloured Cardinal with lots of depth! The sentiment is the perfect match. Thanks for joining us at 52CCT:) Hope you are well. Hugs x

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  9. Mac Mable3 September 2021 at 02:57

    Such a striking cardinal and such a beautiful Christmas card Susan x.

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