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Saturday, April 26, 2014

Pretty Pink Posh Sequin Shaker Blog Hop!

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Happy Weekend, and welcome to my little stop on the Pretty Pink Posh Sequin Shaker Blog Hop!  Shaker cards have long intrigued me, and I'm so glad that Paulina has thought of having a hop devoted to nothing but shaker cards!  These are the first I've ever made, and they were really lots of fun!  And I learned a thing or 2 along the way.


For this one, I made a little shaker box sandwich, with a stamped backing, an acetate front, and double-high mounting tape in between all along the edges.  I dumped in my sequins, and sealed the whole thing using washi tape, then framed my shaker box in cardstock and patterned papers.   On hindsight, I'd leave more white space between my stamping inside and the beginning of my framing.......

supplies: The Craft's Meow Chalkboard Birthday, Simon's Doll Pink and Green Apple inks, Hero Arts Pool ink, washi tape from Doodlebug, cardstocks: Simon's Surf Blue and Doll Pink, Lawn Fawn dp from their Hello Sunshine collection, flower sequins from Simon Says Stamp and unknown clear ones, acetate, 3M Scotch foam mounting tape


On my second card, the whole front is built up with mounting tape above the stamped card front.  It was just a matter of die-cutting the scalloped rectangle, then cutting out a square from the top of it and the patterned paper front, then enclosing that "hole" with mounting tape and affixing the panel to the stamped card base.

supplies: The Craft's Meow Fly Free, Simon's Audrey Blue ink, dps from Pebbles Garden Party and Echo Park's Bundle of Joy Dots & Stripes, Nesties scalloped rectangle die, Simon's Leanna butterfly die, sequins from Pretty Pink Posh Springtime Mix and Lawn Fawn (greens and aquas) and my friend Heather in Ireland (the big crescent sequin on the butterfly), acetate, 3M Scotch foam mounting tape

And 1 more, redoing a card I made earlier this year for our little granddaughter.  Wish I'd have known how to make these back then!


supplies: white and Simon's Cotton Candy cardstock, Hero Arts Lil Hoot, colored with mostly Letraset Flex markers, and Whoo Loves You stamps, Simon's Falling Hearts stencil and worn lipstick distress ink, Nesties circles and scalloped circles dies, acetate, 3M Scotch foam mounting tape, pink and green sequins from many sources

Thanks for visiting me today.  I encourage you to give this a try - these are really so much fun to make and the sky's the limit!  And if you didn't come from Paulina's blog, please visit the Pretty Pink Posh blog for some wonderful examples of shaker sequin cards!

79 comments:

  1. These are all so pretty, but I especially LOVE the first one, so colorful and festive!!

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  2. Three fantastic cards, Lin! Couldn't pick a favorite between them! Great designs, fun colors, and am loving your varied sequins!! Just wonderful. Bev

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  3. Nices cards!! I couldn´t choose only one!!

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  4. Gotta tell ya, I was wowed when I saw the rainbow birthday card, and I was thinking, "Why doesn't anyone make an owl shaker card?" and then, THERE it was - Thanks for a great Saturday!

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  5. Your cards are fantastic! Great job! I specially like the first one because of all the fun, bright colors.

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  6. Lin love them all! I shouldn't have looked before making mine, now to resist the urge to copy you! ;)

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  7. I love the little owl card! Adorable! Great choice of colors.

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  8. These are ADORABLE, Lin! I have never been brave enough to try a shaker card. I am LOVING your shaker cards with those darling owls!

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  9. Lin, these are all so fabulous ... brilliant, vibrant colours on the first, gorgeous DP on the second ... and such an adorable third one ... so sweet! Anita :)

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  10. Lin these are all just fabulous!! your 2nd with the polka dot frame is super cute. But I think my fave is the one for your granddaughter, it's ADORABLE!! So happy you could hop along with us!

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  11. Wow love your shaker cards Lin, the last one with the owls is really cute!!

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  12. Beautiful cards. Love the owl one.

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  13. Great cards! Thanks for the technique tips. ;-)

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  14. Oh, my goodness, Lin! I love all three cards! Looks like so much fun - I don't think I've ever made a shaker card so will have to try. Thanks for the inspiration! ♥

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  15. Such sweet cards, all three! I love the different style of each one.

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  16. Shakeriffic, Lin!! I love that you made them in different shapes--love that owl!

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  17. These are so pretty! I made my first shaker for the hop today following Paulina's video tutorial.
    Wasn't it fun FUN FUN to make??
    I can see why you made 3. The pattern papers make an especially pretty shaker card.

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  18. They're all so cute! I am really partial to the owl one, though!

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  19. They are all so fun and happy!! You've inspired to give it a try too!!

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  20. You've been a busy crafter! I love your pretty sequin cards!

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  21. My favorite is "Who loves you" it's adorable.

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  22. Superb job on all three cards, Lin! I love them all, but the last one is so darn cute!!!!!

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  23. What fun cards, The owl one is my favorite!

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  24. what fun! 3 great cards!
    Sandra ltb

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  25. Gorgeous shaker cards Lin - they are just a little bit addictive LOL :)

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  26. Your cards are all fab! I especially love your owls though :)

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  27. WOW!! These are all AMAZING!! I LOVE your FUN Designs!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

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  28. Three fantastic cards! I love the last one, so sweet!

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  29. Oh gosh, I can't pick a favorite - each are so unique and fun Lin!

    Hugs,

    Jenny

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  30. Fun to see how shaker cards can be in such a variety of styles! Love all of them--especially the last one!

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  31. Lin, your shaker cards are wonderful!!!
    I especially love the owl card...soooo cute!!!

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  32. All of these cards would bring a smile to anyone's face!! So cute and fun!

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  33. Oh my goodness they are all fabulous! :))) great cards.

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  34. Absolutely adorable Lynn, what sweet owls!

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  35. Lin you got a double comment from me. LOL I must have really liked your cards. ;)

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  36. All of these are gorgeous. Totally adore you little owl shaker.

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  37. wow- I love them all- the birthday shaker is so happy and festive- I would love to get a card like this! And I love how you used the little hoots stamps- so sweet~

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  38. Wow! These are all amazing! The last one is so precious!

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  39. You sure have been busy! They are all gorgeous, especially love the owl. Love that you did three different types of card, wish I had had the time to do that too!

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  40. Great shaker cards, Lin! Love them all.

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  41. Love them all, so cute!...Gina F

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  42. Darling shaker cards Lin. You've been on a roll too! Those sequins are so pretty... especially love the flower ones.

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  43. wow, three, they are all just beautiful!!!

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  44. Thanks for sharing all of your wonderfully creative shaker cards.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot
    {Would love to have you visit. My entries are #49 and #58 so far}

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  45. Brilliant shaker cards! Love them, especially Whoo Loves You!!

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  46. All of your shaker cards are delicious! Can't wait to try them myself.

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  47. great ideas :) love the owls....thank you!!

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  48. What a great selection of cards - love the bright colours on the first and cute owls on the third! These shaker cards are so fun :)

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  49. So many great cards! Think I like the last one best, the owls are so cute! Trish x

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  50. Your shaker cards are just beautiful, Lin! I love how you played with your Washi tape, too!

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  51. Lin, all 3 of your cards are wonderful. I couldn't possible pick a favorite if I had to! Thanks for inspiring.

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  52. these are AMAZING! really love the fun festive colors on the first one!
    -Rachel
    rwkrafts.com

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  53. Love all your cards, especially the Whoo Loves You, so cute.

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  54. Neat cards, all, but the last one especially caught my eye! I love that Lil' Hoot stamp set, especially those owls. And you just made it so cute! (I know that's an overused word that I try to avoid, but I can't help it here--it is cute!) Tfs!

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  55. Awesome cards. I love the festive fun colors on your first card. TFS

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  56. In back to comment again, I did try the dryer sheet over the acetate and Ii think is does help with the static. Now how to stop them from sticking to the tape at the sides--lol Have a great week!

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  57. All of these cards are gorgeous! Love the color combos and the sweetness of each one! <3

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  58. I adore your owl card, it's so cute

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  59. Oh my goodness these are all adorable ,Lin! Love your pink owl card...so dRn cute!

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  60. Your cards are all lovely. I especially like the cute owl one.

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  61. You win the prize, take the cake, knocked my socks off ... I am literally sputtering, Lin!! Plus, I notice that your adorable blog banner frame would look so super cute with some sequins in it!! Hugs, Darnell

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  62. Wow, these are all amazing. :)

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  63. Oh, these are all wonderful! Fabulous shaker cards!

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  64. What a great assortment of shaker cards Lin, especially the cute owl card!

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  65. I am in awe of your creative talents. Your cards are gorgeous; the second cardis my favorite. Love theze shades of blue and green.The floral patterend paper is breathtaking.

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  66. Love all three of these! Each one is fun and different, but I think I love the last one best.

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  67. Very nice shaker cards...the first is so festive and the last is adorable.

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  68. These are all so cute! The owl is my favorite though. Great job!

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