Hi!
Today I have a pair of shaker cards for you featuring Simon Says Stamp's Balloons dies.
A few weeks or so ago, I saw THIS gorgeous card by Shari Carroll, and it reminded to dig these awesome balloon dies out of my stash. They are such useful dies… So I decided to create a shaker card using stamps from Simon's Big Birthday Wishes stamp set, Echo Park and Lawn Fawn papers, and lots of sequins and beads.
I also added some Sparkle Cord for extra dimension and texture.
And because I could not let that lovely polka dot balloon go to waste, I created a second card. This time, I created my shaker window by die cutting the word 'Congrats' from the balloon die cut (using Hero Arts' Congrats Stamp and Cut set). It's only a small window, but I filled it with Pretty Pink Posh silver confetti and some silver sequins and it gives lots of extra sparkle.
I added some Moonshine sequins to my balloon, and more Sparkle Cord too. Love this stuff.
I always feel like I got a free card when I make a second with a scrap from the first. I NEARLY made a third card with the die cut 'Congrats' from my second card… but I ran out of time. :) Now that really would have been a bonus!!
Thanks so much for visiting today. Have a great day.
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Two fabulous cards Lucy. I've enjoyed using your sequin shaker selections to make shaker cards over the last few days. x
ReplyDeleteDots!!! I love all things dotted, and your cards are fantastic... shake it!
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I always love your cards, Lucy. Today's cards are exceptionally appealing. Shaker. Birthday. Balloons. They all home together to say HAPPY. I enjoyed how you used extras from one card to make another. Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove these dies myself...very versatile. Appears you really know how to use them, too. Adorable shakers.
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards, Lucy! Thanks for the inspiration!
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