Friday, August 1, 2014

Halloween Shaker...AAA Cards #13: Create A Shaker Card, TPE #261: Anything Goes

Happy August 1...and while fall 'is' around the corner, I'm still hanging on to summer for a while longer!

I'm sharing a shaker card over at AAA Cards Challenge #13: Create a Shaker Card today.



I cannot explain how my shaker wound being what it is, given my 'hanging on to summer' statement proclaimed above.  Mr. Mojo took a wander; that's my story and I'm sticking to it.  Let's just say that in the midst of looking for 'something else', something else fell onto the table.  And I went with it, after going on yet another search for more something elses to go with  the 'theme' that pinged...


A Halloween shaker...I'm such a goofy sometimes (most times). In real life, it's quite a cutie.  A  'head start' on Halloween 'countdowns' for my niece and nephew...

I'm also sharing at The Pink Elephant #261: Anything Goes


Spending the day doing some chores and crafting.  The weekend will be dedicated to bike races, so I need to get my 'fixes' in while I can.  My husband realized that he's still exhausted from his supreme-o racing efforts in Bend, so he won't be racing this weekend after all (wise decision...). He's decided to step in to officiate the road race tomorrow and the crit on Monday, as we were a commissaire short for each. I'm happy...my nerves are happy (the five I have remaining *grin*).

Thanks so much for dropping by; your visit and comments add sparkle to my day!


20 comments:

Victoria Lavender said...

Wow! That is so fun!!! Funny, Halloween and autumn are heavy in my mind. Fall is my favorite season- I was raised in Maryland. My problem is we don't really have that season here in Tucson. So I'm always longing for Fall. Hey, those are neat die's- who makes them please? Hugs

Carole said...

WOW! this is so great1...love the shaker sequins and the papers and colours. This is class!

Kay Miller said...

OOOOOOH I love it!! And it's not too early to let your mind wander to fall and spooky things! Mine's there too! That little ghost is darling and I love the colorful sequins! I know your littles will just adore this! Enjoy your weekend! ((Hugs))

Deepti said...

What a fun Halloween card :) Love the shaker and the ghost. Where can I find ur email id, I wrote a bog fat email as a reply to ur comment... looks like u never got it :( can you send me a test email at deepti.rules1980@gmail.com

Susanne Vargas said...

This shaker card is plain adorable! And so fun for Halloween paired with this cute ghost! Your little ones will love it!

Tracey McNeely said...

Carol this is Spooktacular! I personally love Halloween and make lots of cards that I don't send and I don't know why. Love theses die cuts ?? Weekend sounds busy like all your weekends! Pat on the back for hubby making a wise call! Have a great one! ;) xoxo

Brenda said...

I hate that it is August already!!! I'm not ready to let go of summer either, heck we haven't had a good summer yet, so fall can't come...can it?! lol I am loving how your mind went in this one Carol, this Halloween shaker card is just adorable! Fabulous papers, awesome color combo and great dies, what more could one want?!! Happy to hear the hubby is taking a break from racing and giving your nerves a break too!! So just enjoy the weekend and watching the races. And yes, you are off to a great head start for the Halloween cards for the niece and nephew! Hugs, Brenda

JD/ Jill said...

This is so cute and creative!

Greta said...

Sounds like a smart decision by hubby & I'm glad you can preserve your 5 remaining nerves--LOL! I adore this Halloween shaker--another favorite!

Anita in France said...

How fun, Carol ... gorgeous colours on all those shimmery sequins ... and what a great blend of spooky DP and die cuts ... that little ghost positively shines against the dark background! Hugs, Anita :)

Jane said...

Such a great idea to make a Halloween shaker, your niece and nephew are going to love it! Thanks for joining us at AAA Cards this week.

Julia said...

Spooky sweet! Love your colors and use of your cute ghostie! Thanks for joining in at AAA Cards.

Angela said...

Ooo this is rich and fun and adorable spooky "C"! I love seeing your work at AAA Cards!

Taunya Butler said...

This is a fabulously spooky and well done card - love the cute ghosty and those great Halloween colored sequins as shakers! You just did excellent work!! And I love that you are thinking ahead to the holidays that will be upon us before we can blink!!! Take care and have a lovely day!!

Kylie said...

lol Your Mojo has been hanging out with mine because I keep thinking Halloween (even though it isn't big here and I haven't actually made anything). Love the colours - I'm a sucker for Halloween colours - and the shaker card looks amazing.

Marisa said...

Totally adorable card, Carol :) Love the mix of sequin colours in the shaker.

Kim Heggins said...

This is too cute...I love it! Those colors and your sweet ghost are so fun and so spooky too. I love sequins too, just the perfect way to finish off a card.

Shannon J said...

Hey, hey!!! I'm on days off again...and of course, first order of the day is to catch up on all of the new, beautiful additions to your sweet blog!! You were just about to post this last time we talked (can I tell you how much I love our little chats?!!). Oh how I love it!! The patterned paper you used is crazy awesome, and I love, LOVE the idea of pairing the sweet little Casper with the shakers!! An excellent explanation for those bumps in the night!! Fabulous sentiment too :)

Dana said...

I love it!!so cute and the shacker is awesome!! I love the sentiment too!

Kim S said...

Wonderful!! Personally, I'm very ready for the cooler fall weather - so I am in love with your reminder that it's not far away!! So I headed over to My Creative Time before I wrote this. A flower die that I've been wanting is finally back in stock - so I was excited that I could order it and tuck in the ghost and "spooky". Guess what? Ghost and "spooky" are out of stock. I'm guessing it's YOUR fault as everybody is planning to CASE your shaker!