Greetings on this fresh new Monday! What will the week bring?! All good things, I hope.
I have been getting ready for more company, but I had to stop everything last night and start a shaker card for Pauline's Pretty Pink Posh Sequin Shaker Blog Hop. I've never made a shaker card before, but everyone was having so much fun in the pool, I decided to jump in and play, too.
So I made this:
I looked through my dies and decided that it would be fun to use my NBUS crayon die, so I lined up and cut it three across and, following Pauline's excellent video, I created my shaker pack, thus:
But it looked too bland, even with the pretty sequints. I wasn't sure you would know what the heck those openings were supposed to be. So I took the coordinating NBUS stamp and stamped the image on a sheet of acetate using Stazon ink. Then I went to bed.
This morning they were dry so I die cut them. My card front was still pretty bland in white against the crayon-hued card stock I wanted to use, and I was confuzzled about how I was going to attach my acetate crayon images. Glancing over at Hammy in his cage, I raised an eyebrow. Without missing a step on his wheel, he pointed at my Washi tapes and walla!
I also made a cute tag to attach, but it covered up too much of the crayons, so I didn't use it. I have to say what everyone else is saying, that was fun! I don't know why it took me so long to try one. Thank you for the push, Pauline!
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| Project Details | |
| Paper | PTI white; K and Company DSP; acetate |
| Stamps | The Stamps of Life |
| Ink | Stazon jet black |
| Accessories | Crayon die: The Stamps of Life Darice sequints; Misc. Washi tape |
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93 comments:
I love this Darnell, has to be the most creative shaker card I have seen in the last few days x
So so clever, Darnell! I love what you did here!!
How clever are these shaker crayons Darnell!! Super fun!
Hugs,
Jenny
I love this idea for a shaker card. Just fantastic design!
that is so cool, So full of color, what an interesting card. great for that wonderful kido in your life.
Love the way you think, Darnell! This is just so unique and FUN!
Such a fun card, might be your first shaker, but you're a pro already! Love the shape you chose!
Super cute and love the addition of the washi!
Lynn
Oh what a fun and clever design!!! Thanks for visiting my blog Darnell!
Love the crayon shaker idea - awesome card!!
Two words:
Winner, Winner
..um...two more words:
Beyond Clever
...okay, just two more:
Beyond Creative
So clever of you to use the crayon die to make a shaker! Love it!
That is such a clever design! I would never have thought of that one... I do love shaker cards, have not made one for ages, you may just have inspired me as I have a birthday card to make for a special family member.... Yours is fabulous, a winner for sure! Big hugs, Annie xxx
Cute, colorful and a winner.
What a great design Darnell!
Darn, darn, and darn clever!! Love the crayon idea!! It would be perfect for a back-to-school card for one of the boys. I do like making shaker cards, but have had no more pings to enter Paulina's hop for a third time...Oh well. It was good to come and see what you and the hammie came up with! Later dudette. Bev
Using the crayon dies was such a fun idea!
So how high was your bridge? Using your crayons was a genius idea so you must not have bumped your head on the way down. And bless Hammie for his help along the way.
This card is so cool, I love absolutely everything about it, I'm going to follow you on feedly :)
you definitely knocked this one outta the park!! love the crayon shakers and all the color!!!
This is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G Dippy. How fun is that.....love your sequin filled crayons and the mad (but so effective) colour scheme. Pure genius!
Hugs.
Karendipity xxx
Love it when I see something totally unique, fun and that I never would have thought of - and I just saw exactly that! So creative, Darnell - I just love it!!
what a fun shaker card, the crayons are perfect! I will add it to my "I want" shopping list :-)
This is totally fabulous, love the colours, the use of acetate always puts the user to the top of the class.
Kath x
Cute idea and so colorful!!!
The pencils look awesome!
Oh those crayons are so cute!! Clever idea for your shaker Darnell and I'm so happy you could join the hop!!
How clever to use crayons to shake! Wouldn't it have been fun in school to shake our crayons and drive the teacher nuts? Fun card!
Absolutely shaker-tasic! I watched a shaker card video yesterday and promptly went and bought some sequins today - when I'll actually get round to making one however is entirely another matter! Lol xx
Creative, fun, colourful and sooo clever, Darnell ... you and that hamster ... awesome! Hugs, Anita :)
This is a real original shaker card! Love it! Hugs, Gerrina
Oh my gosh again!!!! This is adorable! What a creative way to make a shaker card and I love that crayon die!
Your creativity always amazes me...this is so clever and fun. Now I know I have to try one of these...thanks for the inspiration.
Your shaker crayons are so cute and clever!!! What a fun card!
Way to turn "blah" into FANTASTIC! All those lovely colored stripes are perfect with your crayons! Well done for your first shaker card!!
Wow, this is so clever! You and Hammy are a good team! xx
So clever to use the crayons!! I love that idea! Looks a little too complicated for me!!
Totally unique Darnell, love your crayon shaker card! Great idea to use the stamped image on acetate.
Val x
This is my favorite!! love how u created a pencil shaker card :) absolutely brilliant :)
Wow - you went to town on this with three crayon windows!
Super amazed
Love the crayons! Such a great idea!
your crayons are so cute!
Darnell this is soooo clever, and it's your first??? I love the colours and the crayons are a genius idea.
super love this!
Darnell, your card is absolutely fabulous!!!!! You outdid yourself on this one!!!! LOVE it!!!
What a colorful and fun card! The washi tape was a very clever solution! Does your hamster have a brother that you could send to me???
Just in case you have been noticing/wondering why I didn't comment any more - we were in NYC last week visiting my brother-in-law and family and my time on the computer was very limited.
Absolutely, positively GENIUS, Darnell! I'm so impressed with your unique design and all the fun colors you chose for this card! You did an amazing job on your shaker card...Love it to pieces!
Enjoy your company!
What a clever idea!
This is brilliant Darnell!
Thank You~
What a fabulous, fun card Darnell - love it!
What a cleaver and unique card. Great job!
Wow, now that's creative! So cute and all the details you added are amazing! Totally love.
So clever, so cute.
Thanks for the happy inspiration.
I do better to put a project aside to think a little on it! Love the extra pop you got with the acetate stamping! Very cool indeed!
Hey Our Miss D! I always save your post for last so I can end my evening with a big smile. No big surprise, tonight I will uh-gin! I've never made a shaker card either. Looks intimidating. Once again, Hammy saved the day, cause that washi tape sure did brighten up this artsy card. I've not seen that stamp or die either. Wonder of wonders. You done real good on your shaker card, it's gor-jus; and hope you get to slow down enough to enjoy your comp'ny. Thanks for being a friend, sharing some amazing inspiration, and just generally bringing a lot of joy to this ole SC cardmaker! TFS & Hugs
OMG!! How SWEET Is this!! I LOVE your Shaker Card Design!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Oh...I have been waiting for you to use these stamps and dies and this is just too darn cute! I love your design and all the bright primary colors too. So fun.
wow!! how fun! I love the crayons...very clever!!
Well, aren't you clever....this shaker is brilliant!! Why don't I ever come up with ideas like this??? Love the crayons, the colours, the stripes, everything!
Very fun idea! I love the shaped shakers!
What a neat card! I have crayon dies, too, but never thought of using them to create shaker cards! Cool!
So clever, Darnell and such a colourful, fun card!!!!
Wow, I love this shaker Darnell! It's so fun and has such bright colors!! What a fabulous first shaker card! Hugs
Gorgeous shaker crayons card
love it
hugs Tamara
Oh I love those crayon shakers!! I have to case this! I realize I am not getting your blog in my email lately and I also notice mine isn't going out either. Are you getting a feed from my blog?
Wowee I don't think you just jumped into the pool but did a very elegant dive! Your first shaker card looks excellent. x
What a great idea for a shaker card ~ LOVE the crayon idea ~ its given me more ideas to use for shaker cards! Love the fun, bright colors too!
This is such a clever idea Darnell. Jenny x
Your ingenuity continues to amaze. Your card is so cute and clever. Love it!
This is fantastic! It doesn't look like your first shaker card. I too made my first shaker for this hop. I didn't get quite as elaborate as you did, but I did use washi tape :-)
You are the sweetest!!!! How sweet of you to feature me on your blog!!!! Big Hugs, Sandi
So glad you jumped in and decided to make a shaker...it turned out so fun. I love how you put lots of different colors in the crayons.
Great choice to use the crayons! This is darling, Darnell!
I think this is the best shaker card I've ever seen!! It's fabulous!
I don't know how you keep up but I'm sure you do, just scrolling down to leave a comment took forever...cause I wanted to read what everyone else had to say. Your growing your fan base by leaps and bounds. Featuring new followers is brilliant as is this crayon creation. Interactive cards delight and inspire me. See you next month :)
So very creative Dolly. Love the crayons! Loll xx
These are gorgeous Darnell. Very clever.
I need a Hammy in my room. Does your fancy coming for a visit to Wales?
Hugs
xx
This is such an usual shaped shaker card Darnell, and the idea of the stamped acrylic over the top stuck with the washi tape is so inventive. Love all the pretty stripes. Great idea to use sequins as the filling too. x
How clever!! You deserve a standing ovation!!! : )
(((Hugs)))
Patti
Oh Darnell, This is a great shaker card. You always come up with the best ideas and I love this one. Bet the grandsons will love it too. A perfect boy card. Enjoy your company.
Wow! Here I am again...I think I was commenter #30 or so...Now I think I'm #83...shame you didn't get many comments on this card! LOL! Anyway I wanted to thank you for your beautiful card, what a wonderful surprise to find in my mailbox...I posted it on my blog yesterday...Thanks again. Hope you are having a good day.
OH wow, how FUN is this! And thanks for stopping by my blog to say HELLO! : )
Oh my goodness Darnell! What a cute and fabulous shaker card! Can't believe it's your first one ever! I've never tried one either, but this cuteness is making me want to give it a try!
Very cool shaker card. Love all the colored sequins.
What a fun card. I've never made a shaker card, guess I need to seeing how cute this turned out!
Oh My goodness Darnell, this is super creative!!
WOW...amazing! The color around the shakers is just truly amazing, Darnell. Thanks for sharing how you made it!
I just love your cool shaker crayons. That's thinking way beyond wot it says on the tin!! Hugs Mrs A.
As shaker cards go, this is absolutely brilliant, using the crayon die and stamp as you did! This is by far the best shaker card I've seen! Love it!
91 comments, but I still had to say that this is awesome!!! You are a genius Darnell. I love this CAS, colorful design!
This is one of the cutest ideas I have ever seen.
Hugs Diane
Awesome to the nth degree! One of the best shaker cards EVER!! Hugs~c
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