I created my fist shaker card! If I had only known how fun those were, I would have tried to make one ways earlier. But thanks to City Crafter Challenge Blog "Shake it up" Challenge I created this card:
I used couple of layers of patterned cardstock for my base, both with distressed edges and I tore the top layer to add some extra diamond shape confetti in the tear.
I added several layers of lace and embroidered ribbon to capture requirements of another two challenges I am entering this card into: The Shabby Tea Room Week#233 "Celebrate" and House of Cards August Challenge "A Sketch"
I created the shaker with Spellbinders Fleur de Lis square die cuts with the top one having an acetate window. I filled the shaker with clear and pink diamond shape confetti. I had hard time finding confetti in local crafting stores and did not have time to order something online...but I was lucky to find these in wedding section of one of the stores. :)
I made the flowers using Cricut Flower Shoppe Cartridge cutouts, soaked them in water that I colored with Ranger Bubblegum Pink ink. I twisted wet flowers, let them dry halfway and then unrolled them partially to give them that rustic look. I added various embellishments to the flowers and added baby's breath branches to the bottom of the flower arrangement. I think it turned out pretty cute, huh?
I created Happy Birthday sentiment on my PC and printed in on heavy cardstock. I cut it out in the shape of a banner and only attached one side of it to the card, so it is kinda floating on top of the card...
One more look at the card from the side, so that you can see how dimensional this card is...
Here are the inspiration images from the challenges:
City Crafter Challenge Blog Week 226 ~ Shake it Up!
House of Cards August Challenge A Sketch
The Shabby Tea Room Week #233 "Celebrate"
I hope you enjoyed this post.
Have a wonderful day and thank you for stopping by...
Samra
Update:
This card of mine won at The Shabby Tea Room Challenge Yay! I am super happy! Thanks to this win I'll be a guest designer on their blog week of December 1st. I am so happy about it!
Thank you ALL my crafting friends!
Samra
09/09/2014
This card won City Crafter Challenge!! Yay! I'll be a guest designer week of 09/30/14 at their blog! How exciting is that???
This is absolutely gorgeous!!! Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!!
ReplyDeleteRos, Thank you so much for your comment and stopping by. It has been my pleasure to join in on CCCB fun! Your inspirational project for this challenge is simply amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers and layers!Thanks for sharing your talent with us this week at CCCB :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much for your comment and for stopping by. I love playing along at CCCB :)
DeleteWow Samra! Every time you post a card, it's my favourite, then you post something else and it's my favourite! This is spectacular! I love the framed window for your shaker and all your stunning laces and shabby layers are just gorgeous! Love it love it love it! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteAwwwww Pamellia, you are too sweet. Thank you so much for visiting! I always look forward to your comments :)
DeleteHi Samra
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love the shaker aspect.
Thank you for joining in at House of Cards.
Ang.
Always a pleasure to play along at House of Cards :) Thank you for stopping by...
ReplyDeleteIts more than cute.......its Stunning! I love all the gorgeous layers of lace, the handmade flowers are so pretty too ! What a beautiful shaker card.!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! Thank you so much for your comment. It truly makes my day to hear from such an amazing card maker! I am a BIG admirer of your work.
DeleteOh, my heart! Your card is absolutely breath-taking. I am in awe of your talent, and just keep looking at this over and over again It's just SO soft and sweet and you've given it such amazing detail. The shaker element is perfect. WOWZERS! I would absolutely LOVE to have you stop by and share your amazing art in our weekly challenges at Word Art Wednesday. Our challenges are always Anything Goes, and we offer amazing prizes every single week. It would such a treat to have you share with us. Thanks for sharing this amazing card, and I will be looking forward to peeking back here again soon.
ReplyDeleteBless you,
Karen
Word Art Wednesday
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I am humbled by your comment. Thank you so much for the invite, I shall make sure I join in next week. I am not sure if I can add this card to the challenge since I already created and published the post...
DeleteBeautiful card! Love the soft colors and your flowers are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing at House of Cards!
ReplyDeleteThank you Judy! I appreciate the comment and the visit. I love playing along at House of Cards!
DeleteThis is absolutely STUNNING work! LOVE all the texture, the beautiful vintage feel, and the perfect embellishments! Thanks for joining us at House of Cards! :) HUGS! Mynn xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Mynn! It makes my day to see comments like yours! :) Hugs! Samra
DeleteSuper pretty, love the soft colors, thanks for sharing with us at CCCB!
ReplyDeleteKristy thank you so very much! I appreciate the comment and I love sharing my work at CCCB :)
DeleteBeautifully done! Love the detail and the little window with the sequins and glitter. Great Job! Thanks for sharing your talent with us this month at HOC.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your comment and for stopping by :)
DeleteŚliczna!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping by and leaving the comment. I love to hear from blog visitors :)
DeleteHallo Samra...I see your creation at Linky Party at HOC challenge and I loooveee all the things you put on your card the flowers the shaker the window all are adorable and look shaby chic love love this....and great using the sketch too you are so clever...hope you like to pop by and leaving me some love too...I really appreciate it ...
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at HOC Sketch Challenge this time..hope to see you again next month, hugs, Monika (HOC DT)
Hi Monica! Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a heartwarming comment. I'll be stopping by your blog in a second and joining it too :)
DeleteStunning and the prettiest shaker box card I ever have seen. Just so sweet and adorably. WOW. And in a vintage style. Well done. Thank you for participating in our August Sketch challenge at House of Cards.
ReplyDeleteMa :)
House of Cards DT
Oh my! I am humbled by your comment! It makes me so happy to know that other crafters like my work! I truly appreciate your comment and stopping by. :)
DeleteWOW, you have the vintage style down cold!! Great card- so glad you played along with us at House Of Cards!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much for your comment, I truly appreciate visits to my blog and comments like yours sure do make my day! :)
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful!!! Awesome job with the sketch... Shabby chic at it's most... I LOVE it! Thanks so much for joining us at House of Cards for our Sketch challenge.
ReplyDeleteGracie.
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HOC DT
Oh my! This day is wonderful!! I have read so many beautiful comments from such great crafters! I am so humbled by your comment and happy that you liked my card. :) Thank you for visiting.
DeleteWow! This is absolutely stunning! I love the shaker and how you interpreted the sketch. Just wow! :) Thank you so much for joining us at House of Cards! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! Thank you so very much for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment! It is always my pleasure to play at House of Cards!
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