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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Friday 10 September 2021

Turquoise Background

The Flower Challenge is asking for turquoise this month.

I created a turquoise background with a bit of orange in it as those are one of my good friend's favourite colours and I'm a bit late getting a birthday card in the mail for her.

The background was made on a gelli plate with acrylic paints and a coffee rings stencil (the coffee rings are there but they are quite faint).

When dry, I added some script stencilling with embossing paste. And added a die cut white flower and a stamped sentiment on a banner.
The Flower Challenge







Supplies:
Stamps - SU sentiment
Ink - Memento Potters Clay
Paper - white and mixed media cs
Size - 4.75" square
Accessories - various blue and orange acrylic paints, coffee rings stencil, script stencil, embossing paste, Memory Box Honeyblossoms Sprig die

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10 comments:

  1. Bonnie10 September 2021 at 16:29

    This is such a pretty gel background, Susan! I love the texture of the embossed script and that pretty white die cut!

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  2. Loll10 September 2021 at 23:03

    Gorgeous colours for your beautiful background which is full of wonderful texture, Susan. Lovely backdrop for your pretty white die-cut flowers. Your friend is going to love this card! xx

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  3. Nstiz11 September 2021 at 04:19

    Such a pretty card, Susan. Love the colors! The white die cut is striking against that rich color. Gel plates are so fun and glad to see you enjoy it too!

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  4. Viv11 September 2021 at 06:38

    Such a beautiful card here Susan! love all the turquoise and all the pretty accents too. Thanks for sharing with us over at 'The Flower Challenge' ;) Viv DT xx

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  5. Mac Mable11 September 2021 at 08:59

    What a fabulous background, love the addition and dimension from the stencilling and one beautiful card Susan x.

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  6. Christine Alexander11 September 2021 at 19:25

    so pretty Susan, love that stenciled background with the white die cut ♥

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  7. Papercraft Boutique12 September 2021 at 11:23

    This is so pretty, Susan! The white die-cut flowers pop on the gorgeous gelli plate turquoise background! The coffee rings and the script stenciling add wonderful texture and depth to the background. Your friend will love this card!
    Hideko xx

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  8. Trina P.14 September 2021 at 14:51

    What a great background. Amazing how you added the orange without turning it into mud. Wonderful card… your friend is going to love it.

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  9. Maria Rodriguez.15 September 2021 at 17:25

    Susan, the texture and colors on your card are extraordinary, what an amazing background for your delicate die cut flower.
    Thank you for playing with us at THE FLOWER CHALLENGE.
    Stay healthy and safe.
    XO
    Maria/DT

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  10. Cara1 October 2021 at 08:20

    The contrast of the opposing rusty orange and turquoise is gorgeous! Thanks for joining us this month at The Flower Challenge, sorry I’m so late visiting you. I hope to see you next month too. Cara DT x

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