Sep 26 2007
Shake It Up, Turtle!
Every now & then we all need to have a little fun, and that’s just what this little turtle is all about! It’s been a while since I’ve indulged in making a shaker card, so this was ‘overdue’ on my “have a little fun” scale. *wink* I had chosen the Bo Bunny printed paper before coloring the Inky Antics turtle, so the turtle has some fun pink colors on her shell and just little hints of pink on her tummy … very girly in her own way.
About those brads ==> My many little containers of brads didn’t yield the right pink, so I had to resort to using silver brads, and giving them a little makeover. Try it whenever you just don’t have the right metal color for your project! Tex’s Technique: Holding the brad with needle-nosed pliers or good, long tweezers, ink the brad with SU Craft ink, or another good pigment ink. Next, dip the brad right into Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, or Clear Embossing Powder according to your preference. Use your heat tool to melt the E.P. … this is quick! If the look is not bold enough, repeat the above steps. Remember not to touch the brad for several seconds … even tiny hot metal is still hot metal. I lay mine down on my Ranger Industries ‘Non-Stick Melt Art Craft Sheet’ from StarLitStudio. I love the way that pad protects my table and countertops whenever I’m using heated products!
Card Recipe: STAMPS==> Inky Antics Turtle’s Balloon, IA Birthday Turtle Clear Set; INK==> SU Basic Black; CARDSTOCK & PAPER==> SU Pixie Pink, Whisper White, Bo Bunny printed papers; ACCESSORIES==> May Arts Ribbon (from StartLitStudio), SU Silver Brads, Iridescent Ice embossing powder, microbeads, sead beads, double-stick foam tape, clear acetate, PrismaColor Pencils, Gamsol, stumps (last 3 items and stamps are available at Inky Antics).
12 responses so far
Bev, this shaker card is soooo cute! You rock!
OMG that is just too stinkin’ cute!!!! That card would bring a smile to anyone’s face.
Your cards are so beautiful! I think this one is so adorable!! I love those little beads… and know my daughter would too! I have to make one of these sometime for her…
Congrats on your new grandson – how exciting for you and your family! I was born on my grandma’s birthday and have such great memories of sharing birthdays with her. How neat that your grandson will be able to share his big day with his mommy!
jessjean on SCS
Bev that is so far beyond fun!!!
That card is the LIFE OF THE PARTY!!!
I wish it was my birthday…lol
So-so-so stinkin’ cute!!!
Gosh, I was just looking at some of my old shaker cards today–some of my very first when it was such a novelty. They weren’t nearly as cute as this! This is just darling. I love how you’ve used two sizes of beads in the shaker. I think I’ll try that next time. Thanks for a great idea!
Bev, this is adorable! Anyone of any age would love receiving such a fun bright card.
Oh Tex! This is ADORABLE! I LOVE the festive colors, ribbon and tricked-out brads! You are one ROCK’N GRAMMIE!
Bev, this card is soooo cute – I adore that turtle! The colors rock – what an awesome card! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Oh I love this little guy. You also used my signature color. wink! or should I say pink!
Oh my gosh….this is just the cutest shaker card!!! I love the little turtle, and the colorful beads you used! The papers are so fun and your whole design is perfect! Love it, Bev!
Oh wow, this is incredible!!
Super cute shaker card! LOVE IT!