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

Fun Night!

Hands down, my favourite part of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is being able to hang out with a great group of ladies and make some cards :) Last night, I had a few close friends and family come over and we made some 'last minute' Christmas cards. It's funny, it's not even December yet, and I think that making cards on November 29th is last minute!

I wanted to share one of the projects from last night, because I think it's just too cute! How are your Christmas cards coming along? :)

Merry Christmas and a Happy New  Year

punch, stamp, sponge, done! :)

The supplies I used for this card were:
Cardstock: Pool Party, Whisper White
Paper: Not Quite Navy DSP
Stamps: Punch Pals, Delightful Dozen
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Pool Party
Tools: Postage stamp punch

Until next time - Happy Stamping!!

-Tara