Wednesday, 21 January 2015

Sending Love and Hugs


Hello, and welcome to my stop on Simon Says Stamp's Better Together Blog Hop.
You should have arrived from the blog of the insanely talented Nichol Magouirk. If not, I suggest you head HERE to Simon's blog to start at the beginning.
My card today features lots of yummy Simon products, many from the gorgeous Better Together release.
First, I die cut a Large Tag from some Pebbles patterned paper, then die cut the heart from the middle. I used one of the hearts from the Combined Hearts die set - it is the perfect fit for this tag, and a perfect heart shape in my opinion… I really like my hearts to have a symmetry to them. :)
Next, I stamped a sentiment using the (awesome) Sending and Wishing stamp set, then backed the heart die cut with acetate and foam adhesive.
I trimmed my other papers and adhered them to a card, then created a pile of Moonshine Sequins and sparkly Shaker Shack seed beads and stuck the tag on top, sealing the shaker goodness into its window.
Love & Hugs Shaker by Lucy Abrams 
I love Simon Says Stamp's Moonshine sequins - they come in three different sizes which is perfect for shaker cards.
Love & Hugs Shaker 2 by Lucy Abrams
I like the way the background paper peeps through the window too. :)

-------------------GIVEAWAY-----------------
Heidi, owner of Simon Says Stamp, is generously giving away a prize pack on every stop of the hop. Leave a comment here by 23rd January to be in with a chance of winning. And remember to comment on every stop to increase your chances!

Right - it's time to hop on…
Next up is the sweetest girl EVER, a girl with a HUGE heart who can colour LIKE A GENIUS: it's
KATHY RACOOSIN
Enjoy!
x
Supplies


687 comments:

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Anonymous said...

I love your so beautiful card !!

Petti said...

Love this card!

Jo Williams Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator said...

Lucy,
This card is so pretty! I love shakers and I really love these sequins. So shiny!! Lovely card, TFS!
Hugs,
Jo
♥ Jo's Scrap Shack ♥

Linda V said...

This is a great card, Lucy. I'm starting to really like shaker cards. Also love the gray and pink combo.

Unknown said...

I love the effect of the heart stencil beautiful

Lucinde | Lucilight said...

Love the moonshine sequins! And the background with the little hearts is so pretty.

KarenB said...

Wonderful colour combination, and the shaker element is so pretty!

Patricia said...

BEAUTIFUL CARD I LOVE IT

Anonymous said...

Beautifull beautifull. Love the little window.

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

ooooHHH! What a stylish card!!! Love these soft pink and grey and the stenciled pattern! You made a great work, fabulous!! The shaker frame with these trasparent elements is stunning!
All items in the SSS new release are adorable and so useful for any occasion, but I love expecially the Danish hearts! Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous prize!!!

Unknown said...

This tag shaker is adorbs! I'd have never thought to do that. All of you ladies are insanely talented. I love blog hops and seeing what you come up with! Tfs!

Accro-bat said...

Beautiful shaker card!!!!

Eva said...

Very nice and elegant looking card, Lucy. Thank you for the inspiration.

DebbyH said...

Beautiful card Lucy, great colour combination

Jennifer said...

I love the combination of the three patterns and colours in the cardstock you chose for this card

anja curvers said...

Another very pretty card Lucy love the colorcombination and great design. TFS.

Andrea's Card Design said...

A great card. Love this shaker cards. Thank you for the inspiration.

Bonnie said...

These sentiments would also be great for military families that are separated from their loved one!

Carol (HB) said...

I love how the you kept the background paper peaking through the window! Adorable!

cissi said...

Love your design and the card is lovely!

Katie said...

I love your card. I love your shaker. Great release.

jonim52 said...

Love the pink and grey, very pretty!

Anonymous said...

This is such a great shaker card.

Debbie S

francesca said...

amazing card!! :)

Unknown said...

A simple, clean shaker card: perfect for anytime but especially valentines. I love it!

Charity Morris-Chamberlain said...

Fantastic shaker card! Love the iridescent coloring in those sequins. So pretty!

Laurie said...

Such a lovely card, simply and adorable.

Laurie said...

Beautiful card - love the sparkle in the shaker heart

Megan said...

I love the mix of pattern papers, and the color scheme!

Anonymous said...

Love your color choices and the tag shaker is awesome. Just lovely!

Christine said...

I am really loving the pink and gray! I love how simple the card is, very striking.

New Creations said...

Pretty and so soft, love it!

Steffi said...

Such a great shaker card and I really dig those moonshine sequins.

Beth H. said...

Awesome card! Love the shaker element and how you combined sequins and seed beads!

Unknown said...

Lovely card! Love all the colors used! Always making such amazing cards!

Unknown said...

Beautiful card design! Love the colors used! Always creating such lovely cards!

irisesther54 said...

Very pretty card. I love shaker cards.

Holly Hickman said...

I love pink and grey together. You have inspired me to make a shaker card!

Celeste Goff said...

A shaker tag! So clever...I would never think to do that!

ellen said...

Love the color combination ( the colors of my scrap-room) and I just looooove shaker cards, so thanks for sharing!!! x ellen

Unknown said...

Loved the shaker card effect hearts.

Charlotte C said...

What a great shaker card. Love the colors. I may have to borrow this idea TFS.

Marie said...

Great color combo, love the heart shaker.

Teresa Doyle said...

Lucy, your card is amazing also! I love the colours and the way the gray background w/hearts peeks through the window as well. Great work!

Jen said...

Love the colors and that shaker!!

Anonymous said...

Everything about this card is perfect and I love the CAS effect (even though I know shaker cards aren't)!

Viktoriya said...

very beautiful card!

Deborah said...

Such a pretty shaker card...Love the colors!! :)

Tami McBeain said...

Super fun card, love the shaker tag and your patterned paper choices! Just perfect!

jcobb said...

I love this color combo and the moonshine sequins are so pretty. Lovely shaker!

TracyM #6773 said...

DELIGHTFUL card Lucy!!!
LOVE your hearty tag FILLED with SPARKLING sequins, LOVE all the PRETTY hearts, LOVE your color combo too!!!
THANK YOU - I FEEL TOTALLY INSPIRED!!!

Jerrie said...

I love shaker cards and yours is perfect. The sentiment is so nice.

Immi said...

Such a pretty tag! Great colors, too!

Karine said...

Love the pink and grey combination! And also love the way you made your shaker "tag" on your card!

sueincanada said...

So pretty. Love shaker cards.

Heidi J said...

Very nice card! Loved all the sparkle from the sequins and beads! Great job!

stamping sue said...

shaker cards are the best and this one with the tag shaker element is terrific!
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

Eileen L. said...

Simple and pretty. Who doesnt love shaker cards. Pretty sequins too.

Unknown said...

Love this card!

Pat Q said...

Very pretty card. Love all the little hearts and your colors.

snappy scrappy said...

Gorgeous shaker!!!!

pam said...

Love this! Amazing !

Stacy Breidenbach said...

Great idea to use beads with sequinsM

Dee Earnshaw said...

Ooh this shaker card is so pretty. Love the simplicity and the colors you have used. Thank you for sharing:)

Janie said...

Pretty card. Really like the colors.

Maye M.L said...

Your card is astonishing, Lucy. The shaker tag is brilliant. Every detail is perfect. Cheers!

Anonymous said...

Love your little shaker tag! Those colors are great!

Unknown said...

Very pretty card! I think I will make a shaker card!

Regina said...

very pretty shaker card.

DoofyJEss2 said...

Such a lovely card!! Those SSS Moonshine Sequins are so pretty!!

KellyW said...

I love your card!!...and the shaker tag on top of the card!!...very pretty!!!

Lisa Savini said...

Love the color combo and simplicity of this card Lucy. So pretty.

Dawn said...

What an amazing card, Lucy! The pink and gray are perfect together. I love the idea of creating a shaker from a tag. Thanks for so much inspiration today! ♡

ArtGekko said...

BLING! I'm a sucker for sparkly stuff. ;) I really like the color combo, too. Can be elegant or fun, depending on the treatment. THanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Love the shaker card heart! So pretty with the clear sequins and beads with the pink and grey colors. Just lovely!

sharon l-s said...

I love the surprise element - the shaker tag. Great way to use pattern paper too. tfs

Unknown said...

I love shaker cards and this one is as awesome as they come. TFS

Susie Sonnier said...

Sooo cute!!

Barbra said...

Your card is WOW! Love the shaker part and all the other parts!

Pam W Merwin said...

Such sweetness :-) Love the design and the sequins!

Amber McGary said...

Love the shaker in the tag!

Unknown said...

Love this shaker card for Valentines Day!

Jana Marie said...

What a beautiful valentine!! I love the pink and gray!! Thank you for sharing!

jeannine said...

So sweet! Love the shaker tag!

Carmie said...

Oh my gosh!! I love this card. It is soooo pretty.

Donna Whitten said...

Such a sweet shaker card! Love the soft colors. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

I love shaker cards! I love the simplicity of your card!

Katie Kinde said...

can't ever see too many shaker cards!

Yolanda said...

Love this shaker card!!!

Unknown said...

Great idea for shaker card. I've seen lots of them, but none that use a tag. I also really liked the paper you used. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

I just love this card!

Demae said...

Nice card! I love the colour combination, so nice!

Katie M said...

What a fun card/ very cute!

Vonnie said...

Simple yet stunning!

barbr said...

Your card is so gorgeous and inventive. love the use of your color and the pleasing way you have added all the elements to your card.

Unknown said...

Like the shaker card format! Great color combinations. Simplicity with great impact. Thanks for sharing

rhoffer said...

The colors on this card are awesome!
Love the grays....

I am . . . said...

This is super cute! The shaker makes it so much fun!!!

Kim said...

Love, love, love your shaker card. The colors are my favorite and the sequins and beads look great. Thanks for sharing

Mervi said...

Fabulous and pretty card;-))m

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Like the shaker style card with tag.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"

Anja said...

Such a great shaker card!!
Thanks for sharing. Anja =)

Rachel said...

gorgeous card! those beads and sequins look so sweet inside the tag. what a fun design
-Rachel
rwkrafts.com

Janet D. said...

OHH this is so pretty! Love shaker cards.

Gilu J said...

Luv this shaker card. And the colors are so pretty.

Becky S. said...

I really love the colors on this card- and the shaker sequins...Very pretty. Thanks for sharing

Unknown said...

Lovely colour combo and the shaker is beautiful!

Janis said...

THE most elegant shaker I have ever seen!!! Just exquisite!
<3 J

jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

Leslie said...

Your shaker tag is awesome! What a great idea! I can't wait to CASE your card!

Grace Tolman said...

Great color combinations. Love how you did your shaker accent. tfs

Dawn Tidd said...

Love this color combo! The shaker is so cute and I love. The sequins!

Patty Beers said...

I love the background.

Mary Holshouser said...

Using the tag is part of the design is a great idea. Love the shaker heart.
thanks for sharing a lovely card

Rozy said...

Love this shaker. Your card is just beautiful!

ValByDesign, Valerie said...

Oh my gosh, I SERIOUSLY love this card!!

Unknown said...

Great cards, love the shaker element.

(AJ) ArtJypsy said...

Fabulous design. Love the color scheme and the patterns.

Darlene Gabriel said...

Beautiful card - love the tag as a shaker. The beads and sequins are wonderful. I love the grey & pink combo and the tiny hearts in ght background.

Judy W. said...

Very pretty! Love the gray and pink!

Jackie said...

I love the sequins and beads; so pretty!

elizabeth said...

I just love valentine cards - I must be a romantic - brings me back to my childhood. thanks for sharing and have a great day

Gail A said...

Love everything about this card -- the colors, the simplicity, the design -- everything!

Nancy L. said...

Wow, that is so pretty!!

Ellen S. said...

Love this shaker card and love the soft gray!

Allison Cope said...

So simple and cute! Great card Lucy!

Veronica Griffin said...

I love this shaker card!!

Unknown said...

I love your shaker card. The sequins are perfect. Really lovely.

alcaraz valérie said...

I love the colors you used and the simplicity of your card !!!

Unknown said...

Love, love love the inside of the shaker with the combination of sequins and seed beads. Soooooo pretty and sparkly!! Oh, and the rest of the card is pretty too!

Marsha S said...

Love your shaker card! Great color combo.

sharpstamps said...


Love the card and the colours.

Anonymous said...

Hey Lucy!! Such a pretty card. I have to give this technique a try.

Unknown said...

Cute shaker card! I love all the pattern pieces of paper you chose.

Cassandra said...

Pretty shaker! I'm so feeling the love this hop! Great SSS release. Thanks for the inspiration. :)

Martha Sterbens (aka HBMartha) said...

I just love the shaker heart....hum got me thinking...

Janet said...

Great card and idea!
~God bless~

Unknown said...

Very pretty card!

Marianne said...

So pretty, lucy. Love the simplicity of the design with the shaker heart as the focal point.

Denise Bryant said...

Fun little shaker card! Love the color combo and the sequins and beads!

Andrea D. La Vigne said...

What a great color scheme! The grey really helps the pink pop. I don't often think of making a smaller element on a card into a shaker, like you did with your tag. Will definitely have to keep that in mind, though. Thanks so much for sharing this!

Joanne M said...

Beautiful card. Love the colors

Anonymous said...

Lovely card, great colour choices and a neat way to make a shaker component. Thanks.

Kathy Krug said...

Great mix of papers.

Milka said...

Adorable card, Lucy :-D

Judy Tuck said...

Cute little shaker. Love pink and grey together!

maureenb said...

I just love the clear sequins you used. They remind me of bubbles!

Unknown said...

Great color combo and sequins.

Unknown said...

I like the mini shaker window idea!

CraftyV said...

Wow what a beautiful card, I love the way you have done the shaker card and the colours. Very, very cute.

Janeen said...

I like the pink and gray together and how the xo paper is off to the side like that

Lori Hefner said...

Beautiful! Love everything!! Thanks so much for the inspiration!!

Jessica said...

Pretty in Pink shaker card! Lovely!

Create Beauty with Laurajo said...

Oh my, this is such a cute card. Love the gray and pink and moon sequins. Darling!!

Evelyn said...

Love the pink and gray - great put together!

Kathy W said...

That is such a cute idea! I might have to "borrow" it.

lauren axton brereton said...

love the card - and the tag as a shaker element. so fun.

Sandy said...

the shaker element is such a fun addition to this card.

Lynn Gauthier said...

Love, love and love your shaker card. I'm so addicted to making them and I can't stop. TFS.

Bunny said...

This is a cute shaker card. I've never made one yet. I like the colors and the contents.

mariangel said...

precious card you are so delicate and soft in your creations

Steph said...

I love this card! It is so cute! Thanks for the inspiration!

Jackie PN said...

The pink and grey are fast becoming a fav of mine- Your card is precious- love the shakers!

Loly Borda said...

Lovely shaker card, love those colors. TFS

Carol said...

Very pretty card.

cheryl l. said...

Lucy, I always love your cards!

Anonymous said...

Loving your card and those sequins

Unknown said...

I am loving the sequin/bead mix inside the shaker heart.

Karen said...

Very cute!

Ruby Overton said...

Shaker cards are my favorite! Love this awesome blog hop!

Gina said...

Pink and grey - makes this 80s girl's heart so happy! :) I love the shaker tag!!

Unknown said...

all I can say is "wow"...love the sequins and beads in the tag. Really wonderful card. thanks for sharing your creativity.

Mary said...

I have lost my heart to those moonshine sequins....guess who's getting some! :)

Robin B. said...

Beautiful! I love the pink and grey colors and the shaker. Thanks for sharing.

Lauralee said...

A very pretty card. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

Lucy, this is a sweet and simple card! I like those sequins from SSS too.

Unknown said...

Love this clean and simple design. Thank you for your creativity.

LaNell said...

Very cute clean and simple card!

Unknown said...

I love the gray and pink colors you used. It is a ery pretty shaker card.

Unknown said...

You really chose some beautiful colors. I love the shaker card idea

Anonymous said...

Really cute idea doing a shaker card with a tag.

Lynndee said...

What a lovely shaker card! The colors are beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

Sue D said...

Very pretty. I like the pink and grey color combo and the heart shaker tag.

KFlaherty said...

This is a great tag - the colors are perfect and turning it into a shaker was brilliant.

Patty said...

Your pink & grey patterned papers look awesome together on this super shaker card!!

Beach Girl 115 said...

So cute - I love the continuity of the different tiny shapes.

Unknown said...

I love these blog hops. You all are so talented.

mtscrapgal said...

Lovely shaker card, Lucy

miriam said...

love the card!!!!! I totally want to try this out! :)

Ashley said...

Beautiful card! I love the pop of color with the pink on the gray, and the shaker card is AWESOME!

Michelle golz said...

I love love love this tag!

carosstuff said...

All the new products look gorgeous, but I am still addicted to stamps with matching dies!

Larissa Heskett said...

OMG OMG OMG!! TOTALLY LOVE your Card!! THANKS for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

Greta said...

One of my favorite shaker cards!

sprgstn16 said...

Very pretty card!!

Tere Azua said...

LOVE the colors, actually, I love everything!!! Those sequins looks great!

Beth L. said...

I love the tag with the shaker heart! The colors are so pretty together.

Anonymous said...

This is a wonderful card. I love it thanks for sharing.EJ

Sandy said...

I love the pink a gray and those sequins just added the right touch.

Victoria Lavender said...

Oh! thanks so much for such a great idea!

3kidmama said...

Great choice of colors with the pink and grey in this card. So pretty!

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