I thought I'd try making a card with hearts in a color other than red, so for this one I used some Hello Honey and white. I made my first shaker card using tulle after receiving a beautiful one from a sweet friend. (Thanks Judy)
I die cut 2 stitched hearts to create the frame for the shaker and added an assortment of white, gold, and silver sequins. Next I decided to add some flower detail to the side to balance things. The large flower was done with a SU! flower shop stamp in versamark, then heat-embossed with white ep and fussy cut by hand. The smaller flowers (both honey and white) were done with SU! punches. The flourish was die-cut with a small Cheery Lynn fanciful flourish, and all the clear gemstones are from Pizzazz Aplenty. The sentiment is a peel-off sticker. What I really like most about this card is that the shaker is flat enough to mail without extra postage, plus the gems inside shake freely without getting stuck on the sides! That's a win/win for me :)
I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
The Cuttlebug Mania challenge - to frame it
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - anything goes
Thanks for checking in again today and I wish you a day filled with sunshine and happiness :)
Carol
A perfect anniversary card! I love the colors and the tulle shaker. Awesome to know that you can get that in a regular envelope to mail. The card is balanced just so, great job!
ReplyDeleteOh my! I am loving how this came together. There is something about the shape of those heart dies. The flowers look awesome and The tulle is a great trick, which I have been meaning to try!
ReplyDeleteA stunning shaker card Carol, it looks beautiful in gold and white.
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GORGEOUS design Carol, lovely flowers and love the shaker using the tulle. Just beautiful in gold.xx[aNNie]
ReplyDeleteThis really is a stunning card Carol. I love the colours and the shaker element looks gorgeous. What a good idea to use tulle. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteLovely The mesh is so soft looking Good job.......Lis
ReplyDeleteWOW! Awesome and so chic shaker card!! I have seen online this stunning technique to make shakers with tulle and you have made a fab work!! Amazing heart frame, so lovely in these colours! The flowers and the swirl look gorgous! Another masterpiece!
ReplyDeleteOMWord, this is a stunning card Carol!!!!! Wow! This card is absolutely amazing! I have seen JM use the tule for a shaker card and I loved it, but it is even better on a wedding or anniversary card like yours. Well done my friend!!!! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteA VERY beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteA FABULOUS card, love the netting over the shaker parts, a lovely elegant design.
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Great card!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining Cuttlebug Mania this time!
Swissie DT
So pretty, Carol!! Love the heart and the tulle you used! The flowers make this card very dainty and just perfect for an anniversary! Love the white & honey color combo too! Great job and oh so pretty! TFS and I know your enjoying this weather....it's definitely a 2 thumbs up kinda day! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Love the soft and lovely details in this wedding card! Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Anything Goes” Challenge! Beautiful colors and design. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI meant... Anniversary card! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, my, doesn't that tulle make for an awesome wedding/anniversary heart shaker card! Love, love, love this beautiful card, Carol!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteThe tulle shaker portion is so wonderful on this beautiful card. I will have to give this a try as I like the idea that it mails for regular postage...unlike the old style shaker cards!
ReplyDeleteThis is so very pretty Carol! Love the way you used the tulle a lot. Will have to hit up my sister as I think I saw some tulle in her craft room last time I was there! ;-)
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous. I really love how you used the tulle for the shaker.
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