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Thursday, January 30, 2020

STAMPlorations Throwback Thursday (January 2020)...Snowman Shaker Tag-inspired Birthday Projects

Hello,

Welcome to my first, of three, STAMPlorations Throwback Thursdays, where we select a previous card/project - one of our own or a teammate's - and 're-vision' it in three ways. 


My Throwback inspiration is my Layered Snowman  Luggage Tag shaker from November 2017 (I made 20 of those for my nephew's kindergarten class!); plenty of 'little' details to spark new ideas. Details like: dots, shaker elements, circles, kraft...you'll see what I mean.


Card #1

I drew inspiration from the shaker and dots, and revisited them in card form. I've created a frameless shaker (inspired by the fabulous cards/videos by Ilda, of I Love Doing All Things Crafty fame). Clever, simple, not too bulky and still wonderfully shaker-y! Here's the basic shaker base...


and here's the completed card, filled with shimmery fun!


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Card #2

The snowman/snowball circles inspired my second card; another of my 'let the stencil be the star of the stage' creations. The Retro Circles stencil is such fun 'as is'; the addition of a Skinny Sentiment makes for a quick-and-easy card. A trio of onyx pearls completes the look.


Sharing a couple of closeups to show how well the stencil and the die cut letters take ink, without losing even an iota of detail!

 

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Card #3

As the original creation was a tag with a kraft base, I 'had' to replicate that in some fashion, which I've done here. I shifted gears from whimsical to 'dainty' for my slim white/kraft panel (I've yet to decide if I'll add it to a card base or leave it as a tag) that features one of my all time favourite stencils - Happy Flowers - and a sentiment from Bloom Happy.


Scattered Straw (to create a subtle glow in the flowers' centers), Tattered Rose and Shabby Shutters distress inks make for a soft, pastel palette.


STAMPlorations Products:
Happy Flowers
Bloom Happy

There you have it: my first Throwback Thursday #1 is a wrap!  I'll be back in February...and March!

Two reminders: 
  • Shery is offering a $15 gift code to one lucky winner who will be drawn from all comments left on the Throwback Thursday post for the month, as well as from my post, here.
  • If any of the products have caught your eye, I invite you to use my discount code - STAMPGIRLCAROLM - when you shop at the STAMPlorations Online Store (some great deals to be had!)

Thank you for dropping by!


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19 comments:

  1. Denise BryantJanuary 30, 2020 at 10:43 AM

    Great ideas! Love the frameless shaker card! Fun snowman tag for your Throwback Thursdays inspiration!

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  2. Glennis FJanuary 30, 2020 at 11:41 AM

    Great inspiration, I love them all!

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  3. Crafting QueenJanuary 30, 2020 at 12:03 PM

    Three super cards, love the frameless shaker card.

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  4. Becca YahrlingJanuary 30, 2020 at 12:50 PM

    I love that snowman shaker - so cute! All of your fun makes inspired by it are really fun. I love the pretty flowers. As well as the fun, frameless shaker (new to me!).

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  5. MadeByMeghanKJanuary 30, 2020 at 3:24 PM

    Love the shakers! Especially the snowman tag!

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  6. KT Fit KittyJanuary 30, 2020 at 3:34 PM

    Awesome cards, especially the shaker! I just watched the video and can't wait to try it! Thank you for the inspiration! Really love the adorable snowman tag too!

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  7. I Card EveryoneJanuary 30, 2020 at 3:48 PM

    All three of your NEW designs are adorable... but, I'm not sure you can 'out cute' the snow dude - nobody could!! xx
    =]

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  8. ShellyJanuary 30, 2020 at 4:02 PM

    Oooh, these are all fabulous!!

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  9. Sue DJanuary 30, 2020 at 8:46 PM

    Wonderful variety of cards and cute snowman shaker tag.

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  10. Cath WilsonJanuary 31, 2020 at 2:12 AM

    Wonderful cards. The second is in one of my favourite 'feel good' colours, so I love it for that reason alone but I also love that stencil AND the skinny sentiments! Lovely.
    Cath x

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  11. JeanneJanuary 31, 2020 at 5:00 AM

    These cards are fabulous, Carol. I've been wanting ot make one of the shaker cards like your first one! I love it in action. Your second card is a wonderful color and I adore the movement of the circles. And finally, you are showing off your fantastic ink blending skills in the flower card! Love the colors and the softness. Thanks SO much for sharing, Carol! Big hugs!

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  12. Dana MJanuary 31, 2020 at 7:40 AM

    Wow, amazing projects! Fabulous designs and techniques. The shaker card is really cool and creative.

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  13. nancy dempseyJanuary 31, 2020 at 4:42 PM

    So pretty! Love the cards and the colors you chose.

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  14. Cornelia (fun stamping)January 31, 2020 at 5:23 PM

    What a cutie-patootie snowman! Although he sure ate too much, LOL!

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  15. LindseyJanuary 31, 2020 at 6:35 PM

    that original tag is very cute! And sparked such a great variety of new projects. That floral stencil is SO pretty the way you've used it!

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  16. GermaineFebruary 1, 2020 at 9:21 AM

    Great cards! The colors you selected are so fun. Nice job.

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  17. ValerijaFebruary 2, 2020 at 4:40 AM

    Beautiful! I love your projects!
    Valerija xx

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  18. BobbyFebruary 7, 2020 at 4:54 PM

    I love how you were inspired by your tag to make three completely different cards, Carol. I have a tendency to go too literal and need to follow your lead and think beyond the original.

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  19. Tina Z.February 8, 2020 at 8:30 AM

    wow, stunning techniques and projects, I love shakers!

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