Monday, September 21, 2020

Halloween Shaker Card

 


Kinda Sp-o-o-o-o-ky!

Sharing another Halloween card with you today! There are two versions of this design - the first is a shaker and the second is a more simple, layered style! I'm still not sure which one I like better so if y'all have an opinion, please let me know in the comments!

Using a cloud stencil, I ink-blended the backgrounds using a circle die cut as a mask for the moon. Once the cloudy sky was complete, I used the negative circle die cut as my mask to color the moon! The panels were spattered with water/gold metallic paint and then adhered to the front of top-folding A2 card bases. 

Using the Cricut, I die cut the cat/tree silhouette image, painted the cat's features on a small piece of white paper and glued it behind the face so that the golden eyes/pink ears & nose would pop against the black card stock. For the shaker card, I adhered acetate behind the silhouette frame, built up the shaker base with double-thick foam tape, added a pile of shaker bits to the center of the card and attached the window panel on top.


In this second version, the silhouette panel was simply glued directly on top of the stenciled panel and mini matte gold stars were added to finish up the card. This card does have one major thing going for it...I will be able to get away with standard postage when it gets dropped off at the post office!

Thanks so much for stopping by and can't wait to read your comments! : )

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Rachelle

17 comments:

  1. Such a fun shaker card. Thanks for joining the JOSTTT challenge this month.

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  2. Fabulous cards Rachelle the shaker is my favourite,but only because I think your sequins add that bit extra sparkle to the night sky a brilliant make

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  3. I love them both! Who doesn't love a shaker card, especially a Halloween shaker card? But I love the background on the second one just as much!

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  4. This is gorgeous Rachelle, even thought I don't like Halloween this card is awesome.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  5. Can't choose between them. They are both just stunning. Love the sky you have created. Love Dawn x

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  6. What a wonderful shaker card!! Love the colors too!!

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  7. Ooo, I love them both! I was about to say that a shaker element is ALWAYS better, but then I saw the simpler version and your silhouette panel stands out boldly against the colourful background, and it's gorgeous! This card definitely needed two versions! Love your background! Thanks for sharing these with us at Digi Doodle Studios!
    Linda

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  8. Gorgeous backgrounds! I like the simpler card for mailing, but both cards are really cute! Thanks for joining us at Die Cut Divas!

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  9. Oh these are both sooo cute Rachelle! Awesome Halloween scene and that cat is adorable, I love the yellow eyes! I think the shaker card is my favorite because you've added so many fun sequins!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  10. Great spooky background and cute scene. Wonderful collection of shaker bits to use too. I love the cat's eyes and ears too - great idea. I really LOVE the shaker bits all over the first card, I have to admit. So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas in our Holidays challenge.

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  11. Awesome cards! Love them both but I think the shaker card edges out the other a tiny bit as my favorite. Thanks for joining us at Joy of Sets for our September challenge.

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  12. Both wonderful cards but I really like the shaker card - thanks for sharing with us at JOSTTT this month - hope to see you again next month


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  13. Beautiful creation...Thank you for sharing with us at Digi Doodles..Hope to see you again soon..

    Caz xx

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  14. I love this scary cat both ways, Rachelle! The shaker card is extra fun!

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  15. How cool! I love your shaker card Rachelle!
    Thank you for playing along with our September challenge over at Country View Challenges.
    xx Evelyn

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  16. This is fabulous Rachelle, cute and spooky at the same time! Thanks so much for joining in with our challenge at Country View Crafts and have a great week, Sue xx

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  17. Fabulous creation! Thanks for sharing with us at Digi Doodle Studios!

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