Tuesday, January 19, 2016

More Valentines!

First is another shaker using the "Greta Shaker Mix" of Stampendous! Shaved Ice, Clear Seed Beads & White Sequins. Gotta say, putting foam tape around straight lines is way easier, but I do love the look using my Memory Box heart die. The circles are cut with a Lifestyle Crafts die.  I finally have a Paper Smooches stamp set thanks to a recent sale. I used 3 images from Friendly Flowers with PTI inks Berry Sorbet, Hawaiian Shores, Plum Pudding & Limeade Ice to meet the requirements of the current challenge.  The sentiment is also from the set & is stamped in HA Wet Cement.  I trimmed the white & SSS Fog cardstock flags & added Stickles to the open letters--so fun!  First time to cut the PPP bows (thank you again, Cat, for the blog candy!) & used the Fog cardstock. The card front was a bit plain, so dotted it with the Stickles.  I always say I don't need to buy anything, but if I sure do go through foam tape & doubly so with shakers!  Entering at Memory Box, Paper SmoochesChouxchoux & CropStop.
First time making matchbooks & oh what fun! Love the PTI MIM challenges--learn so many new things!  I'm heading to Girl's Night Out with my 2 friends & it's been months since we've gotten together.  I'm taking them each a mini York Peppermint Patty in a matchbook made with images from the PTI set Tag It's 3 inked in Memento Love Letter & VersaMagic Pixie Dust. The sweet Martha Stewart Washi tape is in a set of 4 I bought years ago & have barely used.  A bit of Stickles for sparkle--very simple & quick once you figure out the measurements. I'd make one for hubby's Valentine, but not sure it'd work too well as a carrot wrapping & candy is off limits--haha! I'm also entering at SSS Monday. Thanks so much for your visit--I know there are tons of blogs you could choose.
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35 comments:

  1. This is fabulous, Greta! I love your custom shaker mix! :) Your girlfriends will love their matchbooks with the peppermint patties within - such a great surprise made even more special because it is handcrafted especially for them.

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  2. super cute valentines - i love the soft pinks and peppermint patty matchbooks!! thanks for playing make it monday!

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  3. What a perfectly sweet shaker card Greta, love it!! And I'm sure your friends loved the adorable little matchbook/candies!!

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  4. Fabulous shaker card Greta! SO glad you are putting the die to use.

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  5. I adore your sweet shaker card, Greta! It's just beautiful! And those matchbooks? Cute as can be and such a fun idea!

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  6. Great makes Greta, the shaker card is a delight and very pleasing on the eye.

    B x

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  7. I love your beautiful shaker heart on the round card Greta. It's so pretty.

    The little match books look really pretty. What a lovely idea to take the little gifts for your girl friends. I hope you all enjoyed your evening out together. Barbxx

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  8. Such a fun shaker card - I love the base being round

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  9. Such pretty projects Greta! Love all the shimmery detail!

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  10. what a sweet shaker card, greta!! and the matchbooks are adorable... I bet your friends loved getting this fun little treat!

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  11. What a pretty shaker card and cute, cute matchbook holders...your girlfriends are going to love them!! :0)

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  12. If you come up with a carrot covering match book let me know! Carrots are my daughter's favorite veggie! Your projects are great and your friends will love their valentine treats. So thoughtful!

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  13. Beautiful shaker card. so feminine. Love your matchbooks too.

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  14. Ooooh, those matchbooks are adorable! And your sweet shaker card is going to get loved by some lucky friend!

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  15. Gorgeous projects; i especially love the matchbooks!

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  16. That shaker card is just beautiful! I love the flower colors and that bow on top is so cute. It really does shine. The matchbooks are a sweet gift for your friends and so fun.

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  17. Your shaker heart card is so lovely! Adore the little bow and the pretty "Greta Mix." What sweet matchbooks, too! So glad you linked to my Valentines/Heart Challenge!

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  18. This is fabulous and I bet it works properly! I gave this a shot this weekend and mine flopped. Ha! Can't win 'em all! I really love and admire your handiwork here. <3

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  19. Fabulous shaker card! So airy and light. The matchbook cards are neat too. I remember when they were all the rage and I didn't understand the appeal... until I made one! THEN I got it.

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  20. There's a Greta Shaker Mix" !! How cool is that!!!:-) Beautiful card and love the matchbooks too!!!! Have a great day!!

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  21. What a gorgeous Shaker card and I love your matchbooks!
    I'm sure your friends will love them too as for Hubby maybe f you have a stamp of superman, you could make him one with a "I found your match!" ;o)
    xx

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  22. Love your heart shaker! Great mix of elements to shake too! The matchbooks are adorable and I'll bet the peppermint patty will be a big hit with it. Enjoy your girls' night out!

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  23. LOVE that shaker! Pretty matchbooks too!

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  24. Oh my such a gorgeous shaker Greta!! Love the circular shape to your card! I never think to do that... Love your little matchbooks ... They are fun to make ... I've done them with my Thursday group a few times...

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  25. Another shaker that has me smiling...love the heart shape and the Greta-mix elements inside! So pretty! Those matchbooks: a-dor-a-ble!
    Hugs~c

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  26. Love your sparkly shaker with your heart, and your matchbooks are beautiful! Great job, Greta!

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  27. Love your fun shaker heart card Greta!! And we were on the same page with the York peppermint patties...I used them too...I need to hurry and make them all into matchbooks before they get eaten!!

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  28. Very pretty! Love the round shape. Thanks for playing with us again at Outside the Box. hugs :)

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  29. Really pretty cards and I adore that cute shaker card, it looks fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing your project and for playing along with us love on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog... :)

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  30. LOVE the heart shaped shaker and your very pretty-in-pink match book cards, Greta.

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  31. Greta, I love your sweet-heart-shaker card & your darling Matchbooks.
    I'm sure the recipients will enjoy receiving them.
    Have a lovely week.

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  32. Love both designs.. shakers are my fave... love it with it's soft and sweet colors... so pretty!

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  33. Greta, your shaker card and matchbooks are totally adorable and fun!!! And thanks for the heads-up about the Chouxchoux challenge! That's a new one to me!!

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  34. So pretty! Thank you so much for participating in the Memory Box challenge.

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