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Fish Bowl Shaker Card with Mama Elephant from Start to Finish

February 17, 2015

Make room! Out of the way! This is a last second entry to Virginia’s View Shaker card challenge! Phew, made it, just in time. Let’s take a breath and have a look at some photos and the video I created for this card.

Little reminder: There will be another video and a giveaway tomorrow here with amazing prizes. Watch this space or subscribe to updates so you won’t miss out!

Virginia’s challenge is one of my favorites. Not only because the topics are usually really easy to work with, but because Virginia takes so much time to leave absolutely wonderful, heartfelt comments on the blogs of the participants. Being on DT’s myself, I know that commenting can become overwhelming and time consuming, so I’m incredibly grateful for the time she takes. So, let’s have a look at why created, shall we?

With her current challenge, Virginia mentioned one of my cards as an example for good shaker cards and put me into the company of Jennifer McGuire, Kristina Werner, and Nichol Magouirk … I almost fainted when I saw that. And of course I felt I had to live up to the expectations and started beat myself up, trying to come with the most brilliant card. Almost two weeks and no card later I decided to do what every crafter should do: just have fun and play and see what happens.

Fish Bowl Shaker Card with Mama Elephant from Start to Finish

I find, to my surprise, that the Cosmic Stars stamp set is super versatile and can be used for all kinds of cards, not just birthdays as I had thought at first. And that zebra stamp – oh, I see a bright future ahead of it. I actually got it from the Jennifer McGuire. She had a giveaway on Instagram a while ago and my friend and I were some of the few lucky people who received a goodie package from Jennifer. SO very grateful!

Fish Bowl Shaker Card with Mama Elephant from Start to Finish

I also love her idea with putting lots of fun foam behind a panel to give shaker cards more stability and the necessary dimension. It enables me to work with 80lbs Neenah paper, which would otherwise be too flimsy. But with foam backing, it’s wonderful! Now, if I wouldn’t forget to stamp my front panel before adhering it to the actual card … I will never learn that, really.

Fish Bowl Shaker Card with Mama Elephant from Start to Finish

For the actual shaker, I’m using both sequins and seed beads by Pretty Pink Posh. Paulina’s embellishments are my absolutely favorite and the seed beads are perfect for shakers. Also, because I foam mounted the little fishes, they make the beads go around them, like water flowing around them. I was giddy that this worked out so well 🙂

I’m sending this card off to the following challenges: Virginia’s View (obviously); Simon Says who asks for Creatures Great and Small.

Thanks for stopping by and KEEP AN EYE ON THIS SPACE FOR A GIVEAWAY OF AMAZING PRIZES TOMORROW!

Update: Woot! My card was not just picked as a feature by Virginia’s View Challenge, it also won me a SSS coupon! YEAH!

Cosmic Stars
Believe in Magic Creative Cuts
Storybook
http://www.makethedayspecial.co.uk/shop.php#!/Storybook/p/36073152
Copic Markers 36-Piece Sketch Basic Set
Pool Shadow Ink
Mini Sparkling Clear Sequins
Marshmallow Beads
Sparkling Clear Beads
Silver Shimmer Beads
ATG Tape Glider
Scotch CAT 085 Advanced Tape Glider with 2 Rolls of 1/4-Inch by 36-Yard Acid Free Tape,Cure Pink
WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack
Neenah Solar Crest Smooth 80#
Tsukineko Full-Size Memento Fade Resistant Inkpad, Tuxedo Black
Tsukineko Small-Size VersaFine Instant Dry Pigment Ink, Onyx Black
ZIG Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Marker Pen 999 Clear
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Posted by Julia 16 Comments
Filed Under: Crafting Tagged: Mama Elephant, Pretty Pink Posh, Seed Beads, Shaker Card

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  1. 1
    Tanja says:
    February 17, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    so ein schönes Shaker-Kärtchen – wirklich toll geworden

    Reply
  2. 2
    Marika says:
    February 17, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    Well, very well deserved, Julia! Both of your shaker cards are wonderful, in particular I like this latter one since your shaker materials really looks like air bubbles in the water. Very clever idea!

    Reply
  3. 3
    Rubeena says:
    February 17, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    I love how this turned out…so cute. And I have a bad habit of stamping on top layer after I’ve added the foam! LOL

    Reply
  4. 4
    Lorraine A says:
    February 17, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    Gorgeous card Julia 🙂 I love shakers and this is AWESOME !! LOVE it 🙂

    thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
    luv
    Lols x x x

    Reply
  5. 5
    stacey says:
    February 17, 2015 at 3:51 PM

    your cards are so darn cute, this one is no exception! I love how you used Christmas stamps to make your fishbowl!! AWESOME-shakers are my favorite right now!!

    Reply
  6. 6
    Sheri says:
    February 17, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    I just love your videos! So glad I found you. I have used the stamp set I got from you a lot already so it is loved. Ok, that was me getting sidetracked. Your fish were just adorable! And the way you explain things just makes so much sense to me. Can’t wait for the next one 🙂

    Reply
  7. 7
    Jackie says:
    February 17, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    That is the cutest card ever! Brilliant idea to use the die for a fishbowl. Your cards are fabulous and I love your videos.

    Reply
  8. 8
    Jessa says:
    February 17, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    Oh your card is so great! I love your videos – we share the same bad habbits, I always forget to decorate the front panell… and then the stamp smears – but your card is perfect!
    It’s so much fun to watch you get creative and I know this sounds creepy, but it’s very inspiring and relaxing.
    And these little beads – wow! And yes, since the angora buddy is living here I know a lot of stories about hair everywhere…
    Hugs,
    Jessa

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  9. 9
    Nicole says:
    February 17, 2015 at 8:43 PM

    Ach Julia, das ist wieder soooo ne tolle Karte! Und Deine Videos sind immer lustig 🙂
    Das mit den Katzen Haaren kenn ich nur zu gut 🙂 Die findet man ÜBERALL 🙂

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  10. 10
    annheidel says:
    February 18, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    Oh super cute!! I love this darling fishbowl shaker.

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  11. 11
    Roxy says:
    February 18, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    And you did it again, so cute and the beads go over and between the fish Fantastic, you make watching your videos inspiring and fun love how you get excited or get side tracked with the sparkly stuff I think aloof us do and it give me a little giggle when you share it is like sitting in the room learnin from you .. Thanks so much again for such a great card:)

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  12. 12
    Debby says:
    February 18, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Marvellous cute shaker card.
    Thank you for joining us at Simon says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
    Luv
    Debby

    Reply
  13. 13
    Nina-Marie Trapani says:
    February 18, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    What a totally clever way to use that Christmas set Julia! I think this card is adorable!
    Nina-Marie 🙂

    Reply
  14. 14
    Emily Frasier says:
    February 18, 2015 at 7:28 PM

    This is super cute! LOVE it!

    Reply
  15. 15
    Virginia Lu says:
    February 20, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    You can’t help but feeling happy happy happy after see this card! You make magic again, Julia! So glad that you join the fun over Virginia’s View “Shaker Cards” Challenge!

    Reply
  16. 16
    Nina-Marie Trapani says:
    February 25, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    I knew this card was a winner Julia! You rocked this design TOTALLY!! Very clever, and I am so happy you were a top 10 winner at Virginia’s View!
    Nina-Marie 🙂

    Reply

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