Thursday, November 23, 2017

Golden Orchid Shaker

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  Hope you are having a wonderful day, with lots of yummy food and warm friendships!

Today I'd like to share with you a shaker card created using the new Botanical Orchid Flowers Set 874 from the November Reveal.


I began by making the background using the Sizzix Impresslits 661955, which actually is an embossing folder with an oval die cut incorporated in the middle. I ran a piece of Kraft cardstock through the machine and then using a jumbo dauber I sponged Mother of Pearl and Indian Gold embellishment mousse over the embossed pattern.


I then used the Tonic Stamping Platform to stamp my sentiment that was to be the focal point of my shaker. First I swiped my Kraft cardstock with the anti-static bag and then the sentiment was stamped with Nuvo Clear Mark and then heat embossed with Gold Detail.


This step was repeated stamping Nuvo Clear Mark ink on Embossable Acetate (remember to use the anti-static bag) and this time I embossed with White Detail embossing powder. The embossed acetate was attached to the back of the card front. I then placed mounting tape on the back of the front panel and poured some beads on top of the gold embossing and offset the white embossing on top of the gold. This card front was then layered to a gold mirror card base.


The orchid was stamped onto the Tonic Craft Perfect Harvest Gold Mirror Card with Versamark and then heat set with White Detail. I then fussy cut the flower with my Tonic 5" mini scissors. This was then attached to the card front with tape and mounting tape with a little gold thread bow around the stems.


Three "flowers" were fussy cut from the Warm Dahlia Specialty Paper  and attached with mounting tape. Nuvo Glitter Drops Golden Sunset were applied to the card front to finish of this project.


Here is a list of the products used in my project today, most of which which can be found on the Sparkle N Sprinkle website.

Sizzix Impresslits 661955
Gold Beads
Mounting Tape

I'd like to join in the following challenges with my card:
Classic Design Team Challenge #19: Anything Goes
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #28: Anything Goes
Crafty Creations #355: Anything Goes
Crafty Friends Challenge #71: Add a Sentiment

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Warm hugs,

Shona


15 comments:

  1. whoa! talk about gorgeousness, sparkle, shine and ATTITUDE! What an amazing shaker card, and wonderful white embossing powder to pop all the rich, golden hues! That orchid must be breathtaking in person, Shona. It's lovely - thanks for the tutorials and the pretty inspiration this fine Thanksgiving morning. Happiness to you and yours - and health and joy... hugs, de

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  2. This turned out so gorgeous. Thank you for the step-by-step photos, your project looks amazing. Thank you for sharing with us here today at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

    Annette DT Registered Owners/Admin for World Wide Open Design Team Challenge


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  3. This is so very beautiful with all the shimmer and shine. I love the pearlized look and all the pretty rich gold colors. You never fail to amaze me with your talented cards you make.

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  4. Another beautiful shimmery shiny card Shona. Love the soft colours. I love the Nuvo Mousse but have found mine has lost it's softness and it's a little harder to get out. Awesome!

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  5. This is lovely beautiful design Thank you for sharing with us over here today at the Classic Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

    Michelle DT Owner/Admin for http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/...

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  6. Gorgeous make, thanks for sharing with us over at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge.
    Angie DT

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  7. Just Beautiful!

    Thank you for sharing with us over here at Classic Design Team Open Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

    Hesters DT for  http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/...

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  8. A beautifully created card Shona. I love how you did the embossing, gotta try that, I love shaker cards, they take a little extra time but so well worth it in the end! Your card is stunning!!

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  9. Lovely project! Cool idea with your embossing

    Thank you for sharing with us over here today at the Classic Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

    Ania DT

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  10. Beautiful with the creamy pearl and gold details. Great work in daubing the mousse over the pretty embossing. You have a light touch and I love the white embossing on the oval acetate. Most elegant. TFS & Hugs

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  11. Beautiful shaker card! Love it!

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  12. WOW what a gorgeous card. This has made a truly elegant shaker card.

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  13. Oh how absolutely lovely Shona! Love the warm and inviting colors you have in the embossed flower is just stunning !!

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  14. Just stunning! Thanks for joining us at Crafty Creations. Anna-Karin DT

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  15. Oooh love how you explain so beautifully your creative process
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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Thanks so much for stopping by and letting me share in part of your day. I would love to hear what you think about my latest creation!