Hello, crafty friends! Welcome to the Pretty Pink Posh‘s 2nd birthday celebration blog hop! If you came from the talented Yuki’s blog, you are right on track. This is a three day event with tons of inspiration, and I’m so excited to be part of this special event. Without further ado, here is what I came up with:
Since Valentine’s Day is coming, I couldn’t resist making a shaker card using sweet, yummy sequins from Pretty Pink Posh. I love the hand peeking out from the side and dropping hearts inside the box. Isn’t it so cute?
I just realized that I also made a valentine shaker card for their first birthday celebration last year. Hehe… I created a Love Potion shaker card using Pocket Border Die at that time. Which one do you like?
To create a colorful background, I used the ink smooshing technique for the first time. It was challenging because I couldn’t control the ink colors moving, but I’m happy with how it turned out(after a few tries.)
Here is a process video showing you how I created my card. You can watch it here or in HD on YouTube.
How to Make a Valentine’s Day Sequin Shaker Card
- Create a background on watercolor cardstock using ink smooshing technique and Distress Inks: Festive Berries, Twisted Citron, Peacock Feathers. Then add some white ink splatters.
- Stamp the hand from Hats Off with black ink, color it with Copic markers, cut it out with scissors.
- Die cut the frame out of red cardstock using Scallop Frames die from Pretty Pink Posh and the hearts using Mini Hearts die set.
- Adhere the hand and hearts on the ink smoothed background using foam tape. Then cut a piece of acetate and glut it to the back of the frame.
- Fill up the frame window with heart die-cuts and sequins: Sweetheart Mix and Sparkling Clear Mix.
- Place the scallop frame over the watercolor background using foam tape.
- Heat emboss the sentiment from On My Mark with white embossing powder and popped it up on the card front using foam tape.
What is the Ink Smooshing Technique?
It is a fun inking technique that can be used to achieve a watercolor look on your project. Simply transfer ink from an ink pad onto a piece of acetate and smoosh the acetate on your paper to add color.
To learn more about this gorgeous technique, check out the following videos: Colorful Ink Smooshing by Kristina Werner and Watercolor Smooshing by Betsy Veldman.
How to Get the Best Blending?
- Spray enough water on your ink before picking up the colors with a piece of acetate.
- Don’t use complementary colors next to each other otherwise you will get muddy results.
- Don’t hesitate to go over and over again, if you want more intense colors.
- Let the water do the work. (It wasn’t easy for me to watch the water do the work, though.)
I’m not an expert at ink smooshing, but these are what I’ve learned from a couple of failed attempts. If you have any tips, please share yours in the comment below. Thanks in advance.
Giveaways
- Pretty Pink Posh is giving away a Big Shot machine, two MISTIs and more during the festivities, along with prizes for those who comment during the blog hop. Don’t forget to lave a comment on this blog post for a chance to win one of the prizes.
Now it’s time to head on over to the amazing Lisa’s blog to see what creation she has to inspire you all. Thank you so much for stopping by. Happy hopping!
Celeste Goff
Two amazing cards! Love the background on the first shaker card!!!
Jan . 17 . 2016Gloria
Fun and bright!
Jan . 17 . 2016Michele F
It could not have been smooshed any better, May! DARling!
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Lizzie Stoltz
Love that first shaker!
Jan . 17 . 2016SabineVDK
I love both shaker cards but that red one – the colors on it are just so fantastic!
Jan . 17 . 2016kelli horger
Love your cards! That video is awesome- I’m going to try that did read ink technique! Thanks for sharing!! Stay crafty!
Jan . 17 . 2016tsurutadesigns
Super LOVE them May! So fun to meet you at CHA♡
Jan . 17 . 2016Toni C
Ha! Awesome 🙂
Jan . 17 . 2016Oliev
Great cards, thanks for inspiration!
Jan . 17 . 2016betterleftunsaid2u
Fabtabulous card… love the bright colours… hand dropping and all Thanks for sharing on PPPBirthday Hop
Jan . 17 . 2016F Bond
How cute! I love that the hand looks like it’s dropping the hearts and sequins!
Jan . 17 . 2016Jo
Love your cards, totally fun! That is a cool technique and I will have to try that. Thanks for sharing it and great cards! TFS!
Jan . 17 . 2016Hugs,
Jo
Ashlee M
Such fun ideas/cards!!
Jan . 16 . 2016Diana C
Cute idea for the Love Potion shaker card!
Jan . 16 . 2016memalagene
AWESOME Shaker card! Thanks for the video!
Jan . 16 . 2016Brandi R
Adorable shakers! Love the background coloring on the first one. The second has such a fun design. Love them both ♥
Jan . 16 . 2016September Whisenant
So cute! Thanks for the tips on smooshing!
Jan . 16 . 2016kiwikoncepts
So incredible… you’re creativity is amazing here!
Jan . 16 . 2016Larissa Heskett
WOWOWOWOWOOWOWOWOWOW!! BEAUTIFUL Cards!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Designs!! =) THANKS for sharing the Video too!! Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
Jan . 16 . 2016elephantpalace
That frame due is SO cute!! Love all the pretty pink posh supplies! Happy second birthday PPP!!!
Jan . 16 . 2016Lisa bzibziak
Such cool cards!! I did not have good luck with my first smooshing technique but thanks for the tips! I shall try again!
Jan . 16 . 2016Paulette S
I love them both, May! Quite Brilliant! Love the new PPP products. Happy Birthday Pretty Pink Posh! Thanks!
Jan . 16 . 2016Laurie B
Fun cards!! I think the ink smooshing technique is addictive!!
Jan . 16 . 2016pinkheelscreative
I love both these cards! I like the ink smooshing and I like the way the other one looks like it’s filling up with love!
Jan . 16 . 2016Angela A
Wow! You are so creative when it comes to card making! I love what you did with the sequins in such a creative way!
Jan . 16 . 2016