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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Tuesday, 25 January 2022

Baubles and Candy Canes

The ABC Christmas Challenge is "B is for Baubles" and the Jingle Belles Challenge wants us to add candies, cookies, or other holiday sweets.


I pulled out a very old Stampendous stamp I've had for years.

It's stamped and watercoloured, and has a narrow gold shimmer border and a gold shimmer card base.  I used a Tim Holtz Chit Chat sticker instead of the usual stamped sentiment, placing it strategically to cover up a smudge of red paint.

The bow is watercoloured with a metallic watercolour paint and the ornaments have Glossy Accents on them.

ABC Christmas Challenge "B is for Baubles"

Jingle Belles Challenge "Add Candy, Cookies, Cake, or Other Holiday Sweets"








Supplies:
Stamps - Stampendous
Ink - Versafine Clair Nocturne
Paper - watercolour paper, gold glitter cs, dull gold shimmer cs
Size - A2
Accessories - watercolour paints, Glossy Accents, TH "sweet" Chit Chat sticker, fun foam

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8 comments:

  1. Mac Mable26 January 2022 at 08:21

    What a fabulous image and love the shimmer and the shine too Susan x. Great save with the little sweet sentiment x.

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  2. Brenda in IN26 January 2022 at 09:08

    That is a great stamp and fits perfectly in the challenges. Beautiful water coloring on the candy cane stripes! You have a steady hand.

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  3. lauren bergold26 January 2022 at 12:57

    what a beautiful image that is and of course your expert watercoloring has made it even lovelier! i especially like the subtle sparkle of a gold glitter mat and a soft shimmer mat as well...so very elegant! so pleased you could join our celebration of holiday treats at JINGLE BELLES! ♥

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  4. SmilynStef26 January 2022 at 17:58

    I am lovin' the glitter with the shimmer ... so glad you shared your sweets with us at Jingle Belles.

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  5. Nstiz28 January 2022 at 17:57

    What a fabulous stamp and you presented it beautifully. You must have a large collection of vintage stamps and I love seeing them. Great card, Susan!

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  6. Bonnie30 January 2022 at 16:02

    Love these bright candy canes and the festive greenery, Susan! You're already getting a good start on your Christmas cards!

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  7. Papercraft Boutique30 January 2022 at 16:08

    Beautiful watercoloring, Susan! The gold paint, and the gold glitter and shimmer cardstock are so festive! Great save with the sentiment sticker.
    Hideko xx

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  8. Helen8 February 2022 at 05:11

    Gorgeous card!
    Thanks for playing at the ABC Christmas Challenge!
    Helen x

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