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, 18 December 2021

Mice and Hedgehogs

I'm really trying to use stamps I've never used before so thought I'd choose one of my never-before-used Penny Black stamps for the Penny Black Saturday Challenge "Christmas".


Love these sweet mice and hedgehogs celebrating Christmas together!

Stamped and watercoloured, bordered with black, and a sentiment and a string of gold peel-off stars to finish.

 

Challenges:

Penny Black Saturday Challenge "Anything Goes or Christmas"

NBUS Challenge "Never Before Used Schtuff"

Christmas Kickstart Challenge "If It's Christmassy, Link It Up"
 

Jingle Belles "It's a Wrap" - any last minute Christmas cards 

 







Supplies:
Stamps - Penny Black critters, Stampabilities sentiment
Ink - Versafine Clair Nocturne
Paper - watercolour paper, cream and black cs
Size - 6x4.25"
Accessories - watercolour paints, gold peel-off stars

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9 comments:

  1. Mac Mable19 December 2021 at 07:43

    They sure know how to party....Adorable card Susan x.

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  2. Brenda in IN19 December 2021 at 07:44

    What a sweet image, it made me smile so big. Cute as can be and I love the gold star banner across the top.

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  3. Bonnie19 December 2021 at 16:13

    This set has been on my wish list for ages! So adorable with your watercoloring. Now wishing I had it in my stash!

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  4. Christine Alexander19 December 2021 at 19:26

    what an adorable group, I always love the penny black hedgies and so perfect with the mouse at the front of the line ♥

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  5. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)21 December 2021 at 04:27

    Such a darling quartet and I love your coloring of that image, Susan!!

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  6. Loll21 December 2021 at 16:45

    LOVE this stamp and have it myself. So fun to colour. Great work Susan! And I LOVE the stars at the top! xx

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  7. Darnell21 December 2021 at 21:56

    This is one of my fave PB stamps and I'm delighted you used it, Susan! Your watercoloring is great and really enhanced the movement of the meeces! Thank you for sharing with everyone at NBUS! And thank you for the pretty poinsettia CC I received today! It was wonderful to see you last week! Holiday Hugs, Darnell

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  8. Papercraft Boutique23 December 2021 at 12:45

    This darling card will make any card receiver smile, Susan! The mice and hedgehogs are so adorable! Love the colors of the paints you chose.
    Hideko xx

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  9. Dotty Jo29 December 2021 at 08:36

    Look at them - so cute! This is lovely, Susan. Thanks for playing again at Christmas Kickstart, Jo x

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