Shaker Planner Clip

Easter Egg Shaker Planner Clip

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I made a cute little Easter egg planner clip to use on my planner. 

I used a die from Lawn Fawn and die cute two colored bases, 

an acetate base and the top layer with the cut outs.

I layered the acetate base with the top panel and then added 

a layer of foam to the back. 

I filled it with the littlest pieces from the Eater Basket mix.

I used one of the pink bases to close the back.

Now to turn it into a planner clip!

I placed my second die cut base in the paperclip.

I like my clip to actually sit inside my planner not stick out of the top so 

I place my items lower down on the paper clip.

I covered the base with hot glue and then place the completed shaker on top.

That's it!

I love making these little clips and love that most of the sparkle blends 

have pieces that are the perfect size for this!

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For this project I used the Easter Basket sparkle blend.

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Birthday Shaker

Hello! Alison here. I have found that one of the most popular cards that people create are birthday cards. We need them all year, so it's easy to understand why they are so popular to make. And who doesn't love a good celebratory card? I've got a shaker card today that uses the beautiful "Aquamarine" Sparkle Blend from Doodles Paper Playground.

 I've been trying to use some of the Distress Oxide backgrounds that I've created this month, and if you frequent my blog, you'll see that I have used several in March. I really love how this one turned out, which was done on glossy photo paper. I used Salty Ocean, Cracked Pistachio, Mustard Seed, and Tumbled Glass on it. The background inspired me on how to create the finished card.

 The "Aquamarine" Sparkle Blend is monochromatic, but has lots of lovely shades in it. I love the wide range of sizes, shapes, and styles of sequins. You can see the beautiful variety in the photo above.

 I broke out Doodlesbug's Dragon Tails Odds & Ends to create my shaker window and add some extra elements. This set has so many fun images, and it's such a time saver since I don't have to color anything. I also stamped a simple "Happy Birthday" from the Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words set, stamped in ScrapBerry's Stains Blue ink, which I also used on my card base.

The background of this card had enough going on that I didn't need to do too much to the foreground. And using pre-colored and cut images really helped to make this card come together quickly. Which kinds of cards do you find that you make most frequently? Are birthday cards high on your list? That's it for me today. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

Laurel Burch Shaker

Hello! Alison here! I was recently inspired by a beautiful Stamp from Laurel Burch (via Stampendous!) and I thought it would work beautifully with a shaker.

This card uses the bright and bold "Conversation Hearts" Sparkle Blend. I love the rainbow of colors in it, with the mix of shapes and sizes. Just look at the large purple heart in the upper left corner, and the blue Fimo heart over towards the right.

I stamped and heat embossed my "Floral Reflections" stamp with Detail Gold embossing powder on to watercolor paper and I colored it in with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens. Then I fussy cut the image out. I created my top layer of the shaker out of black cardstock, and I backed it with Bo Bunny paper from the Bella Rosa Collection. I also added a simple sentiment from the Tiny Words set from Simon Says Stamp.

Overall, this was a pretty fast card to put together, yet is still has an impact because of not only the large Laurel Burch image, but because of the fabulous shaker element. Please be sure to visit White Rose Crafts LLC to see all of the available Sparkle Blends from Doodles Paper Playground. They are the only place you can get Sparkle Blends. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

Copper Penny Hex Shakers

Hello Crafty Friends! Alison here, and today I am sharing a shaker card using the gorgeous Copper Penny Sparkle Blend from Doodles Paper Playground. But before we jump in, let me ask you....do you play along with The Daily Marker's 30 Day Coloring Challenge? I try to play along each time it happens, but I admittedly have a tough time completing the entire month, unfortunately. I really need to work on that! The reason I ask is because I am guessing that some of you, like me, wind up with a bunch of colored images but not a completed project. I keep an envelope of my colored images on my desk so that I can rummage through them any time I need to make something quick, or I'm not sure what I feel like working on. That's what I did with this card. This adorable kitty from Vera Lane was colored and fussy cut some time ago, but I just didn't have a chance to complete a project with him. He's part of the Quirky Zombie Couple and Cat digi set.

 I colored the cat with Memento Markers, which helped me to choose the right Sparkle Blend for my card. Copper Penny was just perfect because of the shades of oranges, copper, golds, and touches of dark teal.

 To create my shakers, I used the Hex Dies from Simon Says Stamp and CZ Designs. I actually kept my Hex shapes attached to each other, to ensure they were lined up nicely with each other. I cut them out, then I used the 2 striped Hex Stamps from the coordinating set, stamped with Tea Dye Distress Oxide on Neenah Desert Storm cardstock. I backed the shakers with a scrap from a very old piece of DCWV patterned cardstock.

 I like to add a few sequins to the outside of my card for some added dimension and shine. I use On Point Glue for this. I added a sentiment from Simon Says Stamp and I added my shaker panel to a brown card base.

This kitty cracks me up! He looks like he is just barely holding it together. And I bet a lot of us can relate (I know I can!). I hope you'll head on over to White Rose Crafts LLC to check out Copper Penny and the rest of the Sparkle Blends from Doodles Paper Playground. They are the exclusive retailer for this sparkly goodness. Thank you so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

Kind People Card

Hello Crafty Friends - Annie here with a card featuring both the February New Release Birthstone Collection - March Aquamarine and the White Rose Crafts LLC February's Sketch

Birthstone Collection: March - Aquamarine: 

This beautiful, high shine blend channels the clear blue waters

of the Caribbean with teal, aqua and sky blue tones throughout. 

You’ll fine tons of glitter, holo, iridescent and 

metallic elements over a base of matte blues.

White Rose Crafts LLC February's Sketch

Here's my card 

I use a Foilable Mini Card from Creative Vision Stamps and
 some Heat Transfer Foil in Seaside Cabana and Blade.

I also used some washi in watercolor blues and
silver to coordinate with the Foilable.

For finishing touches, I used some feathers and
the Birthstone Collection: March - Aquamarine.

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Dude, Let's Celebrate

Greetings! Alison here. Today I am sharing a card that features the new "Mardi Gras Parade" Sparkle Blend from Doodles Paper Playground, along with 2 of the "Sweet Treats" stamps from Stampendous.

 I stamped the ice cream cone and doughnut  repeatedly all over my background with VersaFine Clair ink in Nocturne. Then I used Koi Watercolors to paint them. I mixed a few of the colors myself, like the pistachio ice cream and the frosting on the doughnut. That's always something I love to do, no matter the medium. I used some "Crushed Grapes" Nuvo Drops on the pistachio ice cream to add a bit of shine and dimension beyond the sequins I was going to add.

 The "Mardi Gras Parade" Sparkle Blend is filled with shades of purple, green, and gold. It even has glitter sequins and day-glow sequins! As perfect as it is for Mardi Gras, don't pigeon hole it for just that purpose. It will work for many occasions. You can see some of the beautiful colors in the Blend in my photo above.

 For my sentiment, I used the totally rad "Dude" die set from Simon Says Stamp and CZ Designs. I say "dude" all the time, so this die is perfect for me. And I love the font. I paired my die cut with a sentiment that is also from Simon, called "Tiny Words," which I heat embossed in white on black cardstock. I inked up my card base with the direct-to-paper technique with Dusty Concord Distress Oxide.

I love how this cheery card turned out. Clearly it's for a celebration, but I kept it non-specific so that it could work for many things. And I like that it can be for anyone. I think that even just a sprinkle of Sparkle Blends has an impact, so don't forget to look beyond the shaker! If you'd like to see what else is in the "Mardi Gras Parade" Sparkle Blend, please visit White Rose Crafts LLC, as they are the exclusive retailer. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

Just Because Card

Hello Crafty Friends - Annie here with a simple card to say Just Because to any friend or family member that may need a bit of a pick me up.

I used the soft Spring Fling Sparkle Blend for this card. 

With a beautiful base of pastel pink, lavender, green, light gold & blue, metallic cup sequins and a generous amount of tiny pastel heart confetti, Spring Fling is perfect for all of your spring projects; but we also added a touch of whimsy with pastel colored butterflies and beautiful faceted crystals. 

Now, not every card has to be a shaker. I love shaker cards but, sometimes you just need a quick card to send out to brighten up someone's day.

I used a card kit I had in my stash for a bit along with the
Spring Fling Sparkle Blend of Wink of Stella on the roses
I completed this card.

Enlarged to show the Spring Fling Sparkle Blend  and wink of Stella.

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Have A BOO-tiful Day!

Have A BOO-tiful Day!

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I die cut my top panel and stamped all my images and 

colored them with copic markers.

I added my acetate and a double layer of foam tape to the back.

I loaded my wells with sequins and use a strip of 

paper to to close the shaker well.

I added my top panel to a card base.

I stamped my sentiment on a die cut banner.

I added all my monster images and added some sequins to the front of the card to finish it off.

On this card I used  

Doodles Paper Playground Mardi Gras Parade Sparkle Blend.

I love the mix of green and purple and gold in this blend

There are more great Sparkle Blends and a large assortment 

of items for all your crafty projects over at White Rose Crafts!

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creations you have made with Sparkle Blends!

Come check it out, share some inspiration!

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Happy Birthday Cactus

Happy Birthday Cactus 

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I started by stamping my images out with copic friendly ink.

I colored them with copic markers and used my scan n cut to cut them out.

I really didn't know what I was going to do when I started this card so I did quite a few images.

I die cut all my base panels and my happy word and a banner for my sentiment.

I attached acetate and a single layer of foam tape to the front frame.

I spread out my sequins and added the frame.

I added my cactus and sentiment to the front.

On this card I used sequins from 

Doodles Paper Playground Green with Envy Sparkle Blend.

I love how it stands out on the pink background!

There are more great Sparkle Blends and a large assortment 

of items for all your crafty projects over at White Rose Crafts!

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YOU'RE MY SHINING STAR

YOU'RE MY SHINING STAR 

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I stamped my Gorjuss girl stamp (# 48 Dreaming) with copic friendly ink.

I love these stamps so much! They are super cute!

I colored her with copic markers and used my scan and cut to cut her out.

I die cut my panel and created my shaker window.

I white heat embossed the sentiment.

I laid out my sequins and added my top panel.

I attached my girl to the side.

I finished the card by adding some matching sequins to the front. 

On this card I used sequins from 

Doodles Paper Playground Celebrate Sparkle Blend.

It is full of glitter sequins and stars, two of my favorite things!

There are more great Sparkle Blends and a large assortment 

of items for all your crafty projects over at White Rose Crafts!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

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