Shake it up for The Friday Mashup!

This week at The Friday Mashup, Lisa is our host and is challenging us to create a shaker card with an animal. I love shaker cards!

My "animal" is the sweet little red cardinal sitting on the tree.

Check out the cool new stamp set from the Holiday catalogue (which was just released yesterday!) that I used on my card this week.

Here's this challenge this week:

1. Create a Project using "Animals"
2. Create a "Shaker card" project
3. or Mash it Up! and create a "Shaker card with an Animal"

Thanks for stopping by today!

-Tara

xox

Back from under the Holiday dust!

Good morning, Friends!

The holiday dust has (somewhat) settled and I am back to blogging with a new Friday Mashup challenge. It feels like it's been forever since I've posted something... But that's all about to change :)

Starting this evening at 6:00pm EST, I will take you on a journey through the awesomeness of the Spring catalogue (with maybe a little bit of SAB in there too) in my "Spring Catty Sneak Peek Week!".

Before we get to that though, let's check out the fun challenge from Amanda this week:

I kept my card for this week's challenge fairly simple. I made the little bird a shaker frame and would normally add some embossing or something to the background panels, but fought the urge and let it go 'naked'.

I loved the saying from Winter Memories so much and hadn't used it yet this season, so it seemed like the best time.

Here's the Mashup:

So here is the "Mashup" Challenge:

1. Make a project using "Snowflakes".
2. Or Make a project with the colors "Whisper White, Pool Party, Midnight Muse, and Basic Black".
3. Or "Mash it Up" and create a "Snowflake Project with the colors Whisper White, Pool Party, Midnight Muse, and Basic Black".

Thanks for stopping by today! I'll see you later tonight for Day 1 of Spring Catty Sneak Peek Week :)

-Tara
xox

List of Supplies:

Stamps: Four Seasons, Winter Memories

Paper:  Midnight Muse CS, Pool Party CS, Basic Black CS, Whisper White CS

Embellishments: Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds

Tools: 1" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle punch, Shaker Frames, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch

Shake it!

Shaker cards are so much fun! Especially when they're filled with love :)

Played along with RestroSketches (#2!) today, and came up with this bright, simple card. I needed something clean and fresh looking, just for my own sanity! So looking forward to the summer.

Love

 

The inside of the shaker is filled with the tiniest heart from the Fashionable Hearts embosslit die from the current mini catalogue, as well as some confetti - all cut from Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise and Old Olive. 

Sketch

Materials used in this card:

Cardstock: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive

Paper: Tempting Turquoise DSP

Stamps: Outlined Occasions (SAB)

Inks: Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Basic Black

Embellishments: Brights designer button, Old Olive grosgrain ribbon, White baker's twine, Mini Brads

Tools: Decorative Label punch, Big Shot, Polka Dot embossing folder, Fashionable Hearts embosslits die, corner rounder

So excited about this new challenge blog!

-Tara

xox

Shake it up!!

I have some very exciting news to share this morning! I have the honour and privilege of being a guest designer for the month of December over at The Friday Mashup!

I've enjoyed participating in their challenges so much, and because of their challenges have tried my hand at so many news techniques - This week is certainly one of them, where we were challenged to make a shaker card! Something that I have been meaning to do for quite some time but never had the nerve to try.

1. Make a project featuring "A Shaker Card".
2. Or Make a project with a "Winter Theme".
3. Or "Mash it Up" and create a " Winter Themed Shaker Card. "

Well, here it is, folks! And let me tell you, it was so much fun. If you've been meaning to try a shaker card, I urge you to take the plunge :)

Let it Snow

For this card, I wanted to jump way outside my comfort zone!
1. Don't be afraid to try something new!: When it comes down to it, everything was new once - walking, talking, counting, eating broccoli!... but we take on the challenge without a second thought. Take this approach when you're making your next card. You'd be surprised at what you can accomplish and you'll have a renewed faith in your own creativity!

2. Embrace your mistakes!: Ok, I admit it, I made a mistake. And given the type of mistake it was, correcting it would mean redoing a large portion of the card! Did you notice that the sentiment isn't completely centred? Well, I noticed, and I let it go! Turns out, it worked out great - it gives the 'snow' inside the shaker portion a spot to build up, giving it the feel of rolling hills (or a snowdrift!) :) Embrace your mistakes - It gives you a chance to learn.

 

The supplies I used for this card were:

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
Paper: Frostwood Lodge DSP, Garden Green DSP
Stamps: Punch Pals
Ink: Garden Green, More Mustard, Basic Black, Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler

Embellishments: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Rhinestones
Tools: Large Oval punch, Scallop oval punch, Dotted Scallop Border punch,

Until next time - Happy Stamping :)

-Tara