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, 1 August 2026

Santa and Sleigh

CAS Christmas is asking for Santa's Sleigh.

The image is stamped and watercoloured, then I trimmed it with a mini slimline rectangle die and sponged around the image with two shades of Distress ink.  I popped it up on fun foam on an off white card base.

Check out what the rest of the Design Team created over at CAS Christmas, and then join us with your own card featuring Santa's sleigh! 







Supplies:
Stamps - Crafter's Companion Nordic Christmas, SSS sentiment
Ink - Versafine Onyx Black, Distress Chipped Sapphire and Seedless Preserves
Paper - watercolour paper, off white cs
Size - 6.25x3.25"
Accessories - watercolour paints, fun foam

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11 comments:

  1. Julia Aston1 August 2026 at 10:23

    Love your long slim card Susan! A wonderful image of Santa with his reindeer team, flying off on Christmas eve in his sleigh! Julia xx

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  2. Anonymous1 August 2026 at 19:55

    I never think of slimline cards, your image is perfect for this. It's so sweet, I might have to borrow that one 🤔

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  3. Loll1 August 2026 at 20:51

    Fabulous image that is perfect for a slimline card, Susan. Love your colouring and the watercolour wash for the background. xx

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  4. Bonnie2 August 2026 at 16:15

    This image is perfect for a slimline card, Susan! Beautifully colored!

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  5. Lisa Elton2 August 2026 at 17:13

    Love the sky you created for Santa! I agree with the others, the slimline cut is perfect for this image. Delightful card, Susan!

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  6. Pat2 August 2026 at 17:22

    I love this Santa hurrying through the sky on Christmas Eve Susan, and the colours are lovely against the quite moody sky and beautifully watercoloured. x

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  7. Anonymous4 August 2026 at 18:35

    Susan, I really like the mini size of your card and the design for this really cute sleigh with the reindeer!!

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  8. Linda5 August 2026 at 11:28

    Great card Susan. Perfect fit for a slimline card and the water coloring is awesome. Have a great week.

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  9. Trina P.12 August 2026 at 09:27

    Sweet Santa sleigh image. Perfect for a slimline card. Beautifully water coloured.

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  10. Brenda in IN16 August 2026 at 08:22

    I love the movement on this card. It looks like he is in such a hurry to deliver gifts.

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  11. Papercraft Boutique21 August 2026 at 14:27

    This card feels like catching a glimpse of Santa flying across the sky, Susan! The mini slimline rectangle size is perfect for the image, and it's beautifully watercolored! I love the way you sponged the background to create this dreamy winter sky! Hideko xx

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