Monday, April 25, 2016

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Hello! I had a bit of time before we left town , to make a simple card for the hop. 
Nothing fancy ... I used the colors and circles.


I bought some... Shakeit Shaker Card Pouches.
Sure makes for fast and easy shaker cards, the beads and Wood Sequins Combo move so easily. 
I found the perfect circle for the shakers any of the 
 Then I just glued the top to the shaker pouch.


I can’t wait to see the amazing cards you all made. I blended my inks on each balloon so a mix of colors. 

My husband and I took a few days off and went to Sequoia National Park,
it was gorgeous and we had the best time! Very cold but that is perfect for the hikes we went on. 
We both enjoy the cold and we even got snow! 

On top of Moro Rock

Sequoia National Park
Kings Canyon National Park

Thanks for the visit!



Papertrey Ink 
Scene It: Celebration Stamp Set
Papertrey Ink - Scene It: Celebration Die

Serendipity Stamps 
Wood Sequins Combo

53 comments:

  1. What? There's a shaker shake it thingy? Oh the things I learn at MB Time for Paper! Gorgeous card, simple and stunning (as usual). I think you were in my neck of the woods. Kings Canyon? There was a lightning storm up there last night. Hope you're home safe and snug!

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  2. What a gorgeous shaker I love it so super pretty. Looks like a wonderful adventure.

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  3. This is so fun! A perfect masculine card! And wow, that park looks gorgeous!!

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  4. Oh, this is fabulous, Marybeth! I love your wonderful take on the inspiration piece!

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  5. I love your shaker card, Marybeth! I can't think of a more perfect take on this challenge. I love that the circle of balloons fit perfectly over the shaker pouch. Don't you love it when things come together like that? Beautiful pictures too!

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  6. OH, Marybeth, this is simply beautiful.
    Fabulous take on the challenge.
    What lovely photos you've shared.

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  7. I feel like I always say "CAS perfection" when I come to your blog Marybeth, but that is exactly how I see your cards!! And this one is no exception!! It's perfect...right down to the colors you used from the inspiration photo! I bought a bunch of those clear shaker shapes cups quite a while ago, and have yet to use them...how perfect that they work on the scene it dies! I will definitely remember that tip...thank you!! Beautiful pictures from your hiking too! :0)

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  8. You always nail it, Marybeth. Fabulous card with fabulous colours. And your vacay pics are stunning too!

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  9. Hi Marybeth! what a wonderful way to start my week - taking in another one of your splendid creations!! This card is the PERFECT! take on this difficult challenge : ) LOVE I!

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures as well!! What a beautiful location on God's beautiful earth : )

    Patti

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  10. Fantastic shaker card Marybeth. Love the balloons on the top... the sequins are so pretty. Lovely pictures!

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  11. What a fabulous shaker card Marybeth! As are your gorgeous photos that you took on your visit! Thank you for sharing them with us! Have a fantastic week! Hazel xx
    My Card Attic

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  12. Fabulous card Marybeth! Great use of the colours and great take on the inspiration.

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  13. I just couldn't get inspired by the photo. Your shaker card is awesome, Marybeth. Lovely pictures of your fun getaway.

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  14. Oh I think this is fancy enough! It's CAS and it is perfectly beautiful.....AND fun! Love your Shaker card. Looks like you had a wonderful trip too!

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  15. Beautiful card! Love when products come together.... Also some very beautiful scenery!

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  16. Great card! Love that die with the balloons!

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  17. gorgeous, gorgeous card, Marybeth!! I need some of those shakers because I am seriously shaker challenged!!

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  18. Oh goodness - snow. We had some yesterday too. In the form of half inch balls of ice! I love your approach to the inspiration. All those circles on one card (sequins included). Such fun!

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  19. What great photos, so pretty! And great shaker card.

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  20. So fun and celebratory, Marybeth! Fabulous photo's ... such spectacular scenery ... what a wonderful break! Hugs, my friend, Anita :)

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  21. Wonderful shaker card! Love the balloons! And, your photos of Sequoia Park are gorgeous!

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  22. Beautiful shaker card Marybeth! Your scenic pics are gorgeous as well!!

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  23. Great shaker card. I've always wondered about those pouches. Looks like they work perfectly. Beautiful card!!!

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  24. This is wonderful! Great that you made a shaker card and I love the colors you used.

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  25. Love your take on this blog hop! the simplicity of the design makes a real statement and who knew there are shake it thingies?! I've never made a shaker card but...

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  26. Your shaker balloon card is so much fun! I'll have to check out those Shakeit Shaker Card Pouches.

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  27. This is perfect, Marybeth! The shakeit containers are too cool! This is a great design! Beautiful photos, too!

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  28. What a fabulous card!! I so NEED that die and stamp!! Such pretty photos too!!

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  29. Fun looking card. Now I want the Scene It Celebration dies....

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  30. Fabulous shaker card, Marybeth. LOVE that shakeit container...might have to check those out soon. Great take on the inspiration photo, too. Looks like you had a nice getaway with DH. Gorgeous photos. Bev

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  31. Looks like you're having a great time on your vacation! I love your card! It's gorgeous!

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  32. First off your card is awesome! You really nailed the inspiration photo! I love the shaker! And secondly those photos are stunning! I love cold too, and would have loved to have been the one standing in those photos! So glad you had fun :)

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  33. Just a perfect card to match the inspiration photo! So very nicely done. Great pics. Thanks for sharing.

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  34. Beautiful card, Marybeth! I love your take on the challenge. And that hike looked amazing!

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  35. Oh, Marybeth,your card is absolutely FABULOUS! I love how you pulled the colors from inspiration photo and magically created this fun Shaker :-)
    PS: thanks for sharing your beautiful pics also

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  36. Marybeth, your card is awesome ! I bought this set in February and just haven't had the time to use it. You've inspired me!

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  37. Oh wow is this ever FABulous Marybeth!! I love your playful take on the inspiration photo. You and your hubby are so cute, great photos!! We would love to see those places someday!!

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  38. Marybeth, your card is just fabulous! Love your sweet shaker. I am in love with your amazing trip photos, you and your sweet hubby look just fantastic!

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  39. Circles and colors did the trick! It is a lovely card.

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  40. Gorgeous pictures of your time away, Marybeth! I'd say the one of the 2 of you should be framed! Your card is so festive & perfect for the challenge!

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  41. Love your card for the hop. Beautiful colors and a festive shaker. Love your trip photos, too. That park looks beautiful.

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  42. Fabulous shaker design, Marybeth! Love your wonderful pictures--such gorgeous scenery and it looks like you are having a great vacation!

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  43. Terrific card, Marybeth! Thanks for sharing the vacation photos - California is one big & beautiful state :)

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  44. What a fun shaker card - great take on the Blog Hop inspiration photo too!

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  45. Now this is a clever design based on the inspiration photo, Marybeth. Just hopping through now and have seen so many unique interpretations. It's definitely a learning experience for me to think out of the box more. Your shaker card is fabulous and sounds like you had a fun getaway to nature. I'm at Ocean Shores, WA with the Pacific Ocean 100 yards from our condo.

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  46. Beautiful card.. I love that birthday die but couldn't bend my mind around how to use it.. you did good.. Also I'm so happy you guys got to go play together for a few days.. Your pictures are great. Were hoping to retire in another year or two and only travel :) Love your pictures and card.

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  47. Oh what a fun shaker card!!! Beautiful!!

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  48. Beautiful photos - vacation looks wonderful! I found myself taking a deep breath.. as if... clean mountain air were coming through your photos! Love your fun shaker card too. It's so clean but packed full of FUN!

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  49. I love your shaker card Marybeth! Your vacation looks like it was beautiful and I just love those photos! I guess those destinations are now on my bucket list!

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