Monday, January 5, 2015

Shake, Shake, Shake....

.....you would think after watching tons of videos on creating "shaker cards" that it would be something that would be easy.  After all, they've become quite popular and have been all around blog land for the past several months.  Even today, one of my favorite designers "Jennifer McGuire" shared a new version on her blog.

    But, let me tell ya, that these are NOT easy to make --- at least not for me and especially when instead of following along with one of these wonderful videos, I decided to go for it "blind' and make from my Memory...LOL!   Yes, you can laugh, because I have no memory as I quickly learned again today.

    You can be sure that should I EVER decide to make anther shaker card, Ill be certain to do so by following a video...no more of this from "memory" stuff...that's for sure.   I can however say that the end result is NOT nearly as bad as  thought it would be.  There are a LOT of "mistakes" but I think I did a pretty good job of hiding them with my design.

    And WHY did I even make this card -- well that's all because of the fabulous MUSE card that Vicki shared as the inspiration for this weeks' challenge!  Love Love Love it and seeing hte red, white and black I was determined to try one and go with a Valentine them, using one of my newest die sets "Stitched Heart Dies" from SSS!

Vicki's Fantastic Card

My Card


   In addiction to the MUSE Challenge, I am also entering this "shaker" to these fun new challenges  Please feel free to come on over and play along!
    I am happy and excited that I have finally taking on the "challenge" of creating a shaker card.  Not sure what made me wait so long?  Probably because I do NOT see them as EASY or very CAS cards and right now those are my favorites.  I do like how it worked out and hope the IF I do try another one, I will learn from my first trial and it will be even easier.

    

     

18 comments:

Ardyth said...

The end result is gorgeous! I love it! I saw that Jennifer had a new technique and video - I definitely want to see it now! Thanks for joining us at Muse this week, Lisa!

Barb Ghig said...

I love how you played with your new die, Lisa! Great take on Vicki's Muse card, too!

Anonymous said...

I don't even attempt to make them. I give you all the credit in the world for doing so. It came out very nice. Ready for the cold? I went out today and don't plan on going outside for the next 5 days or so. Enjoy the week.

Linda said...

Beautiful job on your shaker card. I have a most difficult time making them too. Have only made 2 in fact. I chose to just use the colors and theme and not make it shaker. I took the easy way out. lol

Chark said...

I thought I was the only one who just had the hardest time with the shaker cards! Yours is so cute and I'm determined to keep trying these guys, but I haven't made one I thought was good enough to give someone!

Unknown said...

Lovely card Lisa:) I have some things I found that have made life easier in making Shaker Cards. One of them is to get the adhesive sheets at PTI and cut out your die from it. I am working on getting the foam adhesive sheets for a2z also.

Virginia L. said...

Wow, these are two AWESOME shaker cards!Way to use those dies. I am now inspired! Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Anything Goes” Challenge!

Cindy C. said...

It turned out beautifully Lisa!! Whatever method you used, it worked! I wouldn't change a thing!

Carol said...

Love your take on the MUSE card Lisa, those stitched heart dies are gorgeous. Carol x

Vicki Dutcher said...

Pfft - I was expecting to see a card that didn't quite work after your lead in -- WELL YOU girl ROCKED out this shaker card! I love the rings -- actually, I love this entire card! Thanks so much for joining in at Muse [and the nice shout out too]!

Jacquie Southas said...

Fabulous shaker card

dmgarafalo said...

Hi, I am not a big fan of Shaker cards either - This one is awesome, very elegant, Great job.

dmgarafalo said...

Awesome Shaker card. First one ever, that is elegant & not comical, Great Job!

Jenni's Jems said...

Well done this is a fantastic shaker card.. I continue to watch videos but haven't taken the plunge yet... but would if I thought it would turn out as great as this!x

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Hi Lisa - this is a fabulous shaker card - so perfect with Valentine's Day coming up! I just love shaker cards!

Cat Craig said...

You certainly did a great job with this shaker card Lisa. I remember my first one, I too tried it from memory. I only tore it up once before finishing it! Love the dies you used.

wienerhoneymooners said...

Love AND Adore this Lisa!!!!!

Arlene said...

I loved your heart card. I will have to do a shaker card too. You led the way.

So glad you could join us at Die Cut Divas.

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