This is my very first shaker card! I was inspired by Paulina over at Pretty Pink Posh to give it a try. So, my first instinct was to start with my Paper Smooches Cuteasaurus stamps. I mean, these guys are just plain adorable!

I used my (new!) Big Shot to die cut that hello five times in black, then die cut one more time with my green safari paper to put on top of the stack. Awesome.

I used the most natural colored sequins I had (in this case light green and blue) and threw in some silver stars just for fun!

Doesn’t this card just make you want to shake! Ha, ha…ok, maybe it’s just me. But I was so excited about this FIRST shaker card. Here, I’ve attached it to some dinosaur coloring pages for my nephews in Utah. And look, if you shake the card just right you can make the dinosaurs look like they are EATING those sequins. Oh my goodness, will the fun never end?!

Well, I did have a great time with this shaker card, I see many more in my future. Practice, practice, practice. I think my Arizona nephews just may love a card like this too…

Also joining in the Paper Smooches Challenge!

More inspiration from Julie Ebersole and Kristina Werner!

This time, some sun rays and glitter embossing powder inspired me to put together this little sweet card:

I used a Hero Arts stamp for the rays, and added clear glitter embossing powder. In real life, the glitter looks so cool!
I can’t wait until the next online card class. I really learned a lot more than I expected!

Happy weekend…I’ve been working on some cards this weekend (surprise!) and this one is for the Paper Smooches Sparks contest.

I love that little Paper Smooches bee! I used the “Thank you” sentiment from Folkal Points set and a hexagon shaped embossing folder. This is a Mini 3×3 card…perfect for gift giving. I love having some of these little cards on hand.

So I made a few! I added a little glitter glue to the wings and glossy accents to the eyes. I only adhered down one side of the flag, so it looks like it’s waving free. I hope this makes someone smile!

Linking up to the Paper Smooches challenge here.
And the Simon Says Stamp Thanks challenge here.

Supplies:
Stamps: Paper Smooches
Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug Hexagon
Other: Stickles glitter glue, white gel pen, white embossing powder

I have been completely inspired by Jennifer McGuire in the 2013 Holiday Online Card Class. Take a look:

When you open the (uncommon) side-fold card, you will find…

A clever little saying….

“Ho, Ho, Hope you made the nice list!”

I tried a new technique on the “fur” by using Liquid Pearls and then adding Distress Stickles glitter in Rock Candy while it was still wet. I love the extra dimension it gives the card. The black band reminds me of Santa’s belt! Love that Paper Smooches stamp. 🙂

Supplies used:
Stamps: Santa – Santa Paws by Paper Smooches; Mistletoe – Hang Ups by Paper Smooches; Ho Ho Ho Sentiment – Grand Holiday Greetings by My Favorite Things
Color: Derwent Inktense colored pencils
Other: Liquid Pearls in Opal, Distress Stickles Rock Candy Glitter, Red Baker’s Twine by The Twinery