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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Monday 23 August 2021

Faux Mother-of-Pearl and a Die Cut Flower

It seems I'm of an age when friends' elderly parents are dying so much more frequently.  I needed another sympathy card today.


I made a faux mother-of-pearl background with blue Distress inks and white pearlescent paint.  I stamped and heat embossed the sentiment, trimmed the panel and sponged a bit of dark blue around the edges, and added a white flower die cut to the top.  The panel is popped up on fun foam.

I'm adding it to The Flower Challenge:







Supplies:
Stamps - PTI sentiment
Ink - various blue Distress inks, ColorBox White
Paper - white cs
Size - A2
Accessories - Memory Box flower die, white pearlescent paint, fun foam

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8 comments:

  1. Christine Alexander23 August 2021 at 17:35

    Beautiful Faux mother of Pearl, and always love the blues you choose ♥ :)

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  2. Darnell23 August 2021 at 18:54

    This is soothing and perfect, Susan, and it's sure to bring comfort to the families. On my monitor it looks like you cut the background from a gorgeous sheet of blue frosted glass! Hugs, Darnell

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  3. Bonnie24 August 2021 at 05:24

    Such a pretty background to show off this sweet flower, Susan! Very soothing and perfect for a sympathy card. Sorry you had need of one.

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  4. Nstiz24 August 2021 at 12:12

    Beautiful background and such a soothing color for a sympathy card. I haven't done that technique in a while so thanks for the inspiration to try that again!

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  5. TaeEun25 August 2021 at 11:40

    The muted blue tone is beautiful and perfect for a sympathy card. The mother of pearl effect adds so much interest to the monochromatic card! Thank you so much for joining us at The Flower Challenge!

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  6. Papercraft Boutique26 August 2021 at 21:17

    Beautiful sympathy card, Susan! The faux mother-of-pearl is one of the techniques I've wanted to try and I haven't.
    The pearly shimmer and soothing blue is perfect for the occasion.
    Hideko xx

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  7. Karen Dunbrook31 August 2021 at 05:31

    so beautiful...and in my fav colour too.
    xx karen

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  8. Mac Mable3 September 2021 at 02:59

    So pretty and so very delicate and beautiful for the sad occasion x.

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