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, 20 March 2026

Blue and White Christmas and Belated Flowers

A couple of cards just in time for some challenges!

52 Christmas Card Throwdown wants blue and white cards - my favourite colour combination!

I made a background by sprinkling blue Brushos on watercolour paper and spritzing with water.  When dry, I trimmed it with a pierced dot rectangle die.  I die cut the dove and sentiment from the same white cs as the card base.

The Paper Players want a clean and simple card featuring florals. 

Stamped, coloured with coloured pencils and blended with a bit of Gamsol, trimmed and mounted on a red card base.

  







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6 comments:

  1. Stef Perry20 March 2026 at 12:06

    Susan, I think anyone receiving this beautiful card would gladly forgive it being belated! The flowers are so delicate and your soft pencil coloring is the perfect medium for these blooms. Thank you so much for joining the Paper Players this week!

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  2. Ann Schach20 March 2026 at 13:27

    Beautiful, Susan! These flowers are delicate with a touch of whimsy, and you have colored them perfectly. Thank you for playing with The Paper Players this week!

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  3. AndrejaM20 March 2026 at 21:49

    Zelo lepo belo - modro praznično voščilnico si izdelala! Hvala, ker sodeluješ pri 52 CCT izzivu.

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  4. Deborah Wheeler21 March 2026 at 15:20

    That's such a beautiful Christmas card, Susan - I love the tones in the blue background. Thanks for playing along with us at 52CCT

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  5. Valentina B23 March 2026 at 12:34

    We can see that this is your favorite color combination. You create such a gorgeous Christmas card in blue. I also love the brusho effect and a delicate sentiment with a dove! So pretty. Thank you for playing along with our colour challenge at 52CCT. Valentina DT

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  6. Loll26 March 2026 at 20:21

    Two beautiful cards Susan. I haven't used my Brushos for a long time ... need to pull them out and have a play. :) Your dove card is gorgeous. And your belated birthday card is so pretty. Seems like those are the most cards I send now, as I'm always late getting my cards in the mail. xx

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