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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Snowy Shaker Card



"A dog will flatter you but you have to flatter the cat."
                                                                              -----------George Mikes



Hi, Friends.....

A third post for this evening and I am still not caught up!!  I wanted to be sure to get this one in for the MFP FOSTV - include a moving element challenge.  So glad shakers qualify, since I am using my Card Candy from the other day....and they are all shaker pouches!!  :)  The one I chose for this card has a little Mark's Finest Paper snowman image from their Calendar set.  Cute!!!

Do you notice something on this card that you've never seen me use on a card before????  For the answer, keep reading, Lizzie.....


First of all, special mention to two inspirations for this card:





I was really impressed by some simple and lovely Christmas cards made by Guest Designer, Louise, over at Jennifer Grace's Frosty Festivities extravaganza.   (Did I mention there are prizes?????) 






Also, look at these fun wintery colors on Joanna's Inspired by Stamping monthly challenge!  So icy and snowy!!  I had to make at least one entry.  :)









Here's a close-up of my shaker pouch and the sweet little snowman.  I stamped him in London Fog Memento ink in case I wanted to watercolor him, but decided I liked him just in gray.  What do you think??? 
Now here is the answer to the above question.  What appears on this card that I never use???  Washi tape!  

Perhaps I don't really know how to use it...or else it doesn't seem to fit with my style...or something.  Maybe it's because I don't have that many rolls of it (less than 20!).....I must be the only one with that few, right?  Ha!  Anyway, I never use it on my cards and rarely on other projects.  But, for some reason, it seemed right for this card.

I wasn't sure if it would look decent on top of this dry embossing, but I was pleasantly surprised with the result.  The texture really doesn't show through all that much.  Anyway, what do you think?  Did I do it right?????  I sure hope so!!!  :)

Thanks for stopping by to see my card.   This is another in my easy-mailer series...and....I think it would work as a masculine card, too.  Loving that!!!  Have a lovely rest of the weekend!!

<3
Janis

Thank you for the honor of entering this card in the following challenges:
1.  Jennifer Grace's Frosty Festivities 2014 Linky Party
2.  Vandicrafts Artistry Challenge #16 - Anything Goes
3.  MFP FOSTV Challenge #144 - Include a Moving Element
4.  Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge #202 - Keep it Flat
5.  Inspired by Stamping Inspirational Challenge (IBSIC #87) - Color challenge
6.  I am also putting this card on the pre-class gallery for the Online Card Classes - Holiday Card Workshop 2014.                                                 
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21 comments:

  1. Stampsnob.November 9, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    Love how you are using the card candy Making lovely enjoyable cards........Lis

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    1. JanisNovember 11, 2014 at 9:10 PM

      Thank you so much, Lis!! I'm glad I made several of these so I had different ones to choose from. They are a lot of fun.

      <3
      Janis

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  2. Donna EllisNovember 9, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    Your Frosty shaker card is adorable, Janis! Once again, you have shared a fun photo - the last several doggy photos have brought big smiles to my face - and of course, all your cards look fabulous! I hope you are doing well and having fun! xo

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    1. JanisNovember 11, 2014 at 9:14 PM

      Thanks, Donna!! Glad you like the doggies. Even though I am totally a cat person, we do have a dog, also. She is homely, but so devoted!! We all love her despite ourselves, so I can also appreciate funny dog pictures.

      So nice of you to stop by!!!

      <3
      Janis

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  3. JanineNovember 9, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    Another sweet shaker

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  4. KarenladdNovember 9, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    Yay!! You get a hip hip hooray for using washi tape!! It adds just the perfect touch of pattern and color and doesn't compete with the colorful sequins. I really love this card! I just finished making a white embossed card with a little pop of color too...so we must be on the same wave-length. That little snowman image is just right as well! So fun seeing how you've used these shaker pouches!

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    1. JanisNovember 11, 2014 at 9:28 PM

      Thanks, Karen! Even though I am years behind everyone else, it's fun finally to use some product that has been sitting around. I might be leaving my washi out and try to use it some more this season.

      <3
      Janis

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    2. KarenladdNovember 16, 2014 at 10:32 PM

      You do realize of course that if you lag far enough behind everyone else,you will eventually become a trend-setter as the fad comes around again!? So I like to think that you and I are just so far ahead of our time that we only appear to be pulling up the rear! I need to keep some of my washi tape out on my desk too so that I remember to use it! Now shaker cards still scare me but those shaker pouches seem tame enough for even this timid crafter!

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  5. Stampsnob.November 10, 2014 at 1:59 AM

    You are making real pretty cards with your card candy ........Lis

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    1. JanisNovember 11, 2014 at 9:29 PM

      Thank you so much, Lis!!! I am loving getting to use these pouches!!!

      <3
      Janis

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  6. Jennifer GraceNovember 10, 2014 at 3:24 AM

    I have lots of washi tape, but I don't use it that often on projects, I mostly use it for taping up giveaway prizes and shop orders which I always wrap in tissue paper, with a bit of washi tape to hold it closed! Love how pretty it makes it!

    You've used it well on here though, I like how it shows the texture through it. The snowman looks good left grey in my opinion! Thank you for joining in the Frosty Festivities challenge! x

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    1. JanisNovember 11, 2014 at 9:34 PM

      Thank you so much, Jennifer. Your Frosty Festivities weekend was a lot of fun. I am hoping to get a few more projects made to link up, too.

      Using washi with tissue and gift wrapping is how I have used most of mine, too! I agree about how pretty it makes the packates.

      <3
      Janis

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  7. DaviNovember 10, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    Great Shaker card, love the little washi tape tab with it!

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    1. JanisNovember 11, 2014 at 9:38 PM

      Thanks, Davi! I appreciate your kind words!!!

      <3
      Janis

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  8. Mynn xxNovember 10, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    What a fun holiday card! LOVE the colors--so bright and festive, and the amazing texture! Thanks for joining us at Inspired By Stamping! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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    1. JanisNovember 11, 2014 at 9:38 PM

      Thanks so much, Mynn!!! It's so much fun making Christmas cards, isn't it?!!

      <3
      Janis

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  9. HazelNovember 13, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    Another lovely card for CHNC challenge 202 - you could also enter this into my CHNC challenge extra for November - I'd love to see it there too. x

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    1. JanisNovember 18, 2014 at 6:33 PM

      Thanks so much for your sweet words and for all the work you put into your challenge sites!!!

      <3
      Janis

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  10. UnknownNovember 16, 2014 at 5:53 AM

    Great use of washi tape. I can never seem to make it work on my cards lol! Yours turned out so cute. :) Thank you for sharing on this weeks Artistry Challenge! Be sure to come back Saturday-Monday to vote for your favorite two crafts. :)
    Melissa - Vandicrafts

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    1. JanisNovember 18, 2014 at 6:34 PM

      Thanks, Melissa!!! I am the same way abt washi. It just isn't usu my thing.....but this time it worked. Thanks for your terrific challenge site!!!!

      <3
      Janis

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THANK YOU so much for taking the time to leave a comment. Your kind words encourage me so very much!!!

Have a lovely day!
<3
Janis

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