just because...


ShortCuts week, Day 2.

Today's 365 Cards challenge:

Boy, I fussed with this for awhile...I had all these ideas swirling around but as soon as I started slicing into my precious papers I kept finding out that the ideas weren't going to work out like how I wanted them to. Ahhhh...don't you love it when THAT happens? Well, as I said before, I'm a persistent whipper snapper so I decided to fall back on clean & simple. I have a ton of Making Memories frames...remember when the metal ones were all the rage? I have a ton of them, found them at Big Lots. This particular one is a gorgeous suede. I made it into a shaker...used some of the ShortCuts clear sheet, found some old beads and foam tape...there you have it. The owlie rub on is ala Stampin' up, isn't she sweet? The sentiment is American Crafts, the pearl Kaiser Crafts. All the goodies are nestled onto a frosted Shortcuts card base...love them!

Can't wait to see what YOU design....

Comments

Dora said…
Amy this is gorgeous, just fabulous!
Have a nice week!
hugs Dora
Anonymous said…
Oooooh....I have to make myself a shaker card too! Your work is always so inspiring!
Michelle said…
Amy..
You have the cutest Owls.. they are soo cute and cheerful..

Mishy
Unknown said…
OK Amy, I was thinking of a shaker box when I saw this challenge too. I sure hope that means I am becoming more like you!! I love the owl and the CAS style is perfect for showcasing that cute little guy!!
yyam said…
Awwww...I love it. It just made me smile...:)
Anonymous said…
Yahhahooohooh This is `Gorgeous` Amy to the best owl creator ever..
Have a lovely Day :) xxx
Janice said…
Amy, you've done it again! Just beautiful!
Kristie Larsen said…
eek! this is just so darn cute! I love it. especially all that frosted plastic and the pop of suede. just perfect!
ivy said…
:-) need i say more---it's an owl card!
Unknown said…
Very cute Amy. I love the owl and the fact that you too made a shaker card lol.
Hugs
Michelle M
Kay said…
Oh girl, do I ever have some of those metal frames! Making it into a shaker....brilliant idea!!!! You and I both have a love of orange/pink combo and this is super darling!! What a cute owl!! Thanks for the inspiration, Amy!! ♥♥ Kay
Vicky said…
very cute, amy! such a clever and fun take on this challenge - love it on the frosted card!!
Evelin said…
OOoh, this is so cute!

Do I have to use plastic? I'm heading over to 365 Cards now to see...HEHEHEHE
Rose Ann said…
Oh Amy...this is a most adorable shaker card!! I love that owl, and wonderful frame!! So very cute!!
Latisha said…
Very cool! Love the cute little owl and the shortcuts stuff...i luv the frostedcardstock from them
Gloria Stengel said…
Simply A-DOR-A-BLE! Love it.

I have that same huge stash of frames that I got at Big Lots. LOL We can give them new life! hee hee
Martha said…
Wow, what a great idea, love how it worked out!! And the owl is so cute :)
Cheryl said…
Awww... this is very cute Amy!
Anonymous said…
Ooooh, this is CAS perfection Amy! I love it!

(-: Heidi
Maureen said…
So clever to use a frame for a shaker card!
Ann said…
Cute shaker card! I love that frame!
Sparkplug17 said…
He's so cute! And glad you loved the card.
claudia shadler said…
very cute! i love the cute owl! Yes, I think we've all had our days when our tricks won't work :D I likey!

clouds :D
Carla said…
Well, it turned out perfectly! It's a terrific shaker, I love all the elements you brought together here!!
Unknown said…
holy GORGEOUS card Amy!!!! LOVE it to bits!!
{thanks for sweet comment about my Idol card, reallly appreciate it!!}
♥rae
Angie Tieman said…
This is soooo sweet! Perfect CAS card! And you really had me laughing out loud because I have a LOT of those frames too...purchased from Big Lots, of course!!
Deb Neerman said…
This is soooooooo cute!

And I'm sitting here lol'ing 'cuz I have a TON of those frames ... um, yup, bought a Big Lots!

You've inspired me to pull one or twelve outta storage and maybe actually USE it!
Julia Aston said…
Well you pulled it off in the end GF! see how it works when you just keep working at it!!?! love your frame and cute owl - you must be on line 24 hours a day Amy - every time I post - you're in there commenting before I can blink!!
Piali said…
SUper Cute!!! I really love your owl collection. It works with all creations amazingly.
Hugs
Piali
KatieTurtle said…
I admire your perserverance. Lately when things are not working, I just walk away and go play with something else. I need me some frosted shorcuts card base....
Carolina said…
Ohhhh...love your window card. I've know what you mean about those frames...I have tons of them as well, maybe I should get them out...hmmmm.
xiumaiyuki said…
Super duper cute!!!! Love how that sweet owl just pops at ya!
Unknown said…
Amy this card is just FABulous!!! How cute that owl is and your design is so cool!!! :)
Savitri said…
LOVE me the owl! Cute cute!!