Hello, crafty friends! Welcome to the Pretty Pink Posh‘s 1st birthday celebration blog hop! This is a three day event with tons of inspiration, and I’m so thrilled to be part of this special event. Without further ado, here is what I’m sharing today:
I wanted to make a Valentine’s day card using the new Pocket Border Die in a creative way. But I couldn’t come up with any ideas until a little lightbulb came on in my head while I was looking at all the beautiful colors from Sweetheart Sequins Mix. Then I ended up making a sort of Love Potion card. 🙂
Here is a close-up of of my shaker window. Those sequin scatters in sweet colors absolutely make me happy! 🙂 I’m not sure you could see in the photo, but I added some shades of red behind the shaker window to look like something was boiling up from the bottom.
This is how I put together my card. 1)Create a shape of beaker with Pocket Border Die using partial die-cutting technique. 2)Cut out the bottom of beaker using kraft knife. 3)Blend in a couple of colors on a piece of white cardstock using a blending tool and Distress Inks: Worn Lipstick and Festive Berries. 4)Stamp the cluster of hearts from Purrfect Pair stamp set. 5)Cut a piece of acetate and glue it to the back of the beaker window. Fill up the window with Sweetheart Sequins Mix. Then place the beaker panel over the inked background using foam tape. 6)Stamp the sentient from Cross My Heart stamp set. Make a sentient banner and adhere it on the card front using foam tape.
I love how my card turned out. So fun and delightful! 🙂 What do you think? Hope you all enjoyed my card and got some inspiration to make your own shaker card. (I’m linking this up to the following challenges: Runway Inspired #75, Simon Says Wednesday, Color Throwdown #324, and Virginia’s View #11.)
Giveaway, Prizes & Coupons
There are some amazing giveaways and prizes for those who leave comments along the hop: Big Shot machine, PPP dies, a huge sequin prize pack, gift certificates, and some extra surprises. So don’t forget to leave me a comment for your chance to win. Make sure to stop by Pretty Pink Posh blog for a special 3 day coupon code.
Now it’s time to head on over to Maureen Merritt’s blog to see what creation she has to inspire you all. But I’ve got the entire hop list for you below. Thank you so much for stopping by. Happy hopping!
dawntastic
I love it. I just want to give that card a shake!!
Jan . 10 . 2015Larissa Heskett
Such a NEAT card Design!! 😉 I LOVE it!! THANKS for sharing and have a Fabulous Weekend!! 😉
Jan . 10 . 2015Angela Person
This is a extremely inventive way to use the die!
Jan . 10 . 2015Carmen
so clever!
Jan . 10 . 2015Maureen Merritt
Stop it! This is brilliant May!
Jan . 10 . 2015Shona Chambers
Well, aren’t you clever!! This is a fantastic idea and I bet no one else would have thought of this, thats why your so fabulous!
Jan . 10 . 2015sharonpro
Wow what a creative idea! The card turned out great!
Jan . 10 . 2015melissab1872
Oh, how I love this card!! Just brilliant!! Fabulous work!!
Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!
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Jan . 10 . 2015Melissa
Shanice
absolutely love your card! is so valentine’s themed. reminds me of a lawn fawn stamp set. can’t remember the name but it’s the owl and the chemistry tubs and such. the name escapes me.
Jan . 10 . 2015Susan
What a clever and unexpected way to use the pocket die! Great idea to have these beautiful sequins as part of the love potion. Well done!
Jan . 10 . 2015Jennifer Gayle
So creative! I love it!
Jan . 10 . 2015Andrea La Vigne
This is just TOO COOL! Even though I knew immediately which die you used for your beaker, I never would have thought to use it that way without seeing yours. Love the colors, and the ink blending behind the shaker window. Thanks for sharing your awesome creativity!
Jan . 10 . 2015Lisa Whiting
I love your shaker card! Your blog has great inspiration!
Jan . 10 . 2015Chris L
This is so creative–love it!
Jan . 10 . 2015Jessica Bavier
Awesome card and awesome idea for the die!! Love it! 🙂
Jan . 10 . 2015Angela Yu
Very creative use of the pocket border
Jan . 10 . 2015Sheri Elmont
A-Mazing! How very creative! I love your card.
Jan . 10 . 2015Ruth
I just love the way you used the pocket border die! What an awesome card!
Jan . 10 . 2015Liliana Phillips
WOW! What a clever idea! This is a super cute card!
Jan . 10 . 2015Chera
this card is so rocking my world! Fantastic idea!!!
Jan . 10 . 2015Branka
That is such a great idea and new way to use that die!
Jan . 10 . 2015Heather - housesbuiltofcards
Oh my goodness – this is one of the CUTEST shaker cards I’ve seen! LOVE it!
Jan . 10 . 2015dmoran01
I LOVE your card! So unique & fun- I really need this new die now!
Jan . 10 . 2015Carol
Very creative use of the die.
Jan . 10 . 2015Thordis
It’s so creative and brilliant how you used the die… Your card is stunning 🙂
Jan . 10 . 2015Thanks for the photos!