I was doubly inspired to make this card:
Crazy 4 Challenges: Shaker Card
Jingle Belles: Oh HOLE-y Night
Last year I received a Christmas present wrapped in paper covered with some really cute snowmen, reindeer, trees, Santa, and penguins. I have saved it because I knew I would upcycle some of the critters on that paper for some Christmas cards.
I wanted to create my shaker card with a treat cup by Stampin' Up! The two penguins from the wrapping paper fit inside the treat cup. Perfect! I knew the wrapping paper image would coordinate well with my "winter wonderland" paper by Doodlebug Design, Inc. I really enjoy the pinks, aquas, and greens in this Doodlebug Design paper. AND it coordinates perfectly with My Mind's Eye Abbey Road.
Now to punch the aperture for the treat cup...doh! I have a few SU circle punches, but I have not purchased the one that fits the treat cup. What to do...I recently purchased the Cricut "Elegant Edges" cartridge. I grabbed a sheet of card stock and started cutting frames at various measurements. My 5th attempt was the winner! *TIP: Cut a frame from the Cricut "Elegant Edges" cartridge (p.23) @ 2 1/2" to create the ring for the SU treat cup. * I'd rather be lucky than smart any day ;)
Supplies:
Cricut Cartridge: "Elegant Edges" p.23 cut at 2.5"
Crazy 4 Challenges: Shaker Card
Jingle Belles: Oh HOLE-y Night
Last year I received a Christmas present wrapped in paper covered with some really cute snowmen, reindeer, trees, Santa, and penguins. I have saved it because I knew I would upcycle some of the critters on that paper for some Christmas cards.
I wanted to create my shaker card with a treat cup by Stampin' Up! The two penguins from the wrapping paper fit inside the treat cup. Perfect! I knew the wrapping paper image would coordinate well with my "winter wonderland" paper by Doodlebug Design, Inc. I really enjoy the pinks, aquas, and greens in this Doodlebug Design paper. AND it coordinates perfectly with My Mind's Eye Abbey Road.
Now to punch the aperture for the treat cup...doh! I have a few SU circle punches, but I have not purchased the one that fits the treat cup. What to do...I recently purchased the Cricut "Elegant Edges" cartridge. I grabbed a sheet of card stock and started cutting frames at various measurements. My 5th attempt was the winner! *TIP: Cut a frame from the Cricut "Elegant Edges" cartridge (p.23) @ 2 1/2" to create the ring for the SU treat cup. * I'd rather be lucky than smart any day ;)
Supplies:
Cricut Cartridge: "Elegant Edges" p.23 cut at 2.5"
Papers: My Mind's Eye Abbey Road Whirlybird "Friends Forever; doodlebug design inc. "winter wonderland" and "cute cuts" (sentiment); Stampin' Up! pink card stock; Michael's Value pack (card base)
Treat Cup: Stampin' Up!
Snow: Flower Soft polar white
Happy Wednesday!
23 comments:
oh my! this is the cutest xmas card ever:D soooo adorable!!!!!!
June,what a sweet card, I just love the colours you've chosen and the "snow" is perfect! Great idea for the treat cups :)
ACK! I love this card! And once again, I NEED Elegant Edges and Everyday Pop-Up Cards for that matter!!!! Now I want flower shop! This is getting ridiculous. :)
This is sooo cute!! I love the little treat cup and the penguins are darling. Cute, cute card!!
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
Wow June! this is such a clever take on the challenge ... wonderful ... thanks for your support this week
what a perfect card...upcycled and perfect for the JB challenge! Absolutely a-dorable!
cute, cute, cute! love the idea of using the treat cup - what an adorable idea!
Love the non-traditional colors, and that you got the snow peeps to fit INSIDE THE TREAT CUP!
Nice save on the circle cutting, too. :)
Oh my heavenly holy moses!!! Absolutely LOOOOOOVE THIS!!! You are so cute and talented and ingenious!!!
oh WOW! i loooooooove that your "window card" is a shaker card, too! i love those adorable penguins, as well, they are perfect to be the stars of the shaker! awesome combo of papers, too! <3 <3 <3
This is sooo cute!! The penguins are adorable and I love the color combo!!!
Oh, June.... this is just so cute. I love your darling penguins!
Hey, it would be great to shop at Evermore Scrapbooks with you...
Soooooooooooooo cute cute cute! I loveeeeeeeeee the little shaker and the penguins! :):):):):):):):):):)
Yes, those penguins were definitely "savable" ... love them in this fun shaker design ... so glad you joined our jingle belles fun.
Sweet, cute!!! you did such amazing work!!!
So cute. I love the colors and the penguins peeping out through the snow.
Eveline.
This is adorable and what a cute idea. Christmas is now less than six months away!
Shake, shake, rattle and roll--you made a fun card. Thank you for the inspiration.
What an adorable card..
Oh my gosh that is the cutest card I have ever seen. WHat a wondeful idea. TFS
Ooo, this is cute! Those little penguins are perfect! :)
Totally cute card, June! I love the treat cup shaker and your upcycled little animals:)
What an absolutely fabulous card, June! I love the little penguins and how clever and resourceful that you saved them from last year's paper! They are so perfect! What a gorgeous, fun card! Love it :D
Lisa
http://indymermaid.blogspot.com
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