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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Muse # 75 and Seize the Sketch

Both of these challenges are by Vicki Dutcher!
I used Distress Inks (evergreen bough, peacock feathers, peeled paint) and sponged them on the card.
then I laid down a MFT Spring flowers Stencil and sponged on some perfect pearls,  as you know, the distress inks react with the water!  I added some Viva White Pearl Pen to the centers of the flower and also a couple of spots on the birthday frame.
 
This card is for the sweetest lady ever...my Aunt who will be 94 in less than a week.  I think she will like this shaker card.
 
I am entering this into the two challenges, designed by the same person!!
 
 thanks for taking a look!
I have 6 more days to create then I am gone for 12 days...going to Oklahoma!
 
Heart Hugs,
Colleen
 


31 comments:

Toni said...

Oh this is so fun! Love the colors and subtle background. At first I thought you were doing bokeh.

Alanna said...

What a beautiful card. I love the background you made.

Natalie said...

Lovely cards, so cheery! Love those colors together. Your aunt will be delighted!!

Mary J said...

What a gorgeous take on the sketch, Colleen - lovin' your inking too!

Marybeth said...

Colleen I love the background you created is gorgeous....so is this shaker card! I am sure your aunt will get a kick out if this shaker card. Thanks for joining us at Seize The Sketch. Soooo pretty ,love it!

Dee Miranda said...

I'm sure your aunt will love this card; it is simply stunning!

-Dee

Linda said...

This is so pretty. Love the added touches of Perfect Pearls and the Viva Pearl Pen.

Chris Dring said...

What a fabulous shaker card! Love how your background turned out! Your Aunt is going to be thrilled when she receives this!

Unknown said...

I love blues and greens together! The pop of color in the sequins is just the perfect touch. Great card!

Katie Melhus said...

Super fun and cheery - great shaker card! Thanks so much for playing along at Seize the Sketch!

Jacquie Southas said...

Love the distressed & stencilled background!

ThePurplePlace said...

What a wonderful take on the Muse Challenge!!! I love your card and think you did an fantastic job on your die-cutting too!!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Fabulous shaker card! How fun you joined in at Muse inspired by my card and even more fun you used my sketch! Thank you so much for joining in at both Muse and STS!

PapierGirl said...

Such a fun shaker card - love the colors and the inking! Thanks for joining us at STS! :)

Happy Dance said...

Such a sweet little shaker card! Last month, I made a shaker for my "boyfriend" at church - he turned 92! Love all those flowers with the little pearl centers. Great card. Bev

Karen M said...

Your card looks amazing - love the background and it's a shaker card too - very clever! Hugs xx

Diane Jaquay said...

Beautiful shaker card, LOVE the background you created!!

Lesley said...

This is fabulous, Colleen! Love that you did a shaker and it is so festive and fun! Thank you for joining us at Seize the Sketch!

Kathy Schweinfurth said...

Great shaker card, Collen! The colors are fabulous!!

dj said...

love everything about this card...totally charming!!!

Scrap Happens Here with Darla said...

I LOVE your card! The colors are wonderful...love how you used the sequins (now I know what to do with mine...lol) Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

great card!!!! i love the sequins !!!
~tracey

Ardyth said...

Love your shaker take on this week's Muse! So glad you joined us!

BrendaB said...

Such a cool shaker card! Hope your aunt has a wonderful birthday!

Deni(se) said...

Love your background and the shaker card idea. Of course your Aunt will adore it!

ThePurplePlace said...

Woohoo! Congratulations on being this week's TOP Featured Card! Way to go!!

Joanne James - The Crafty Owl said...

Gorgeous card Colleen - I love the way you've created the background. I'm sure the recipient will love your fun shaker card - 94, way to go!

stampwithsandy said...

Beautiful card, Colleen! The background is so pretty and I adore shaker cards! Thanks for joining us this week at Seize the Sketch!

(AJ) ArtJypsy said...

Cute card. Love the idea of making a shaker card.

Sharla said...

I just saw your card from Seize the Sketch and had to jump over and tell you that it is absolutely FAB-ulous!! Love the bright colors and the shaker box, it really stands out!! :)

Heidi Weaver said...

I love the way the word is strung across the shaker area. So neat!