Has it been a hot, hectic summer? Here is some relief! Do you know that August 15th is National Relaxation Day? Don’t we all deserve it? The shaker cards here are made the easy way, thanks to Shaker Shapes© by Idea Tool Box. If you haven’t tried them yet, you just don’t know the fun you are missing! They add new shapes all the time.
Using vellum and a thought bubble stamp gives this card the impression of a daydream. Since my first thought of relaxation usually involves the beach, a hammock, and a good book, this card really seems to help cure my summertime blues. There isn’t much that feels better than sand between your toes and a nice ocean breeze to cool things down. It was just as much fun to make the card as it would be to receive it. Why not make one for your friend or sister? Better yet, surprise your better half with a weekend get-away. This card would be a perfect way to announce your surprise. You can even include sand from your favorite beach.
My stamping hobby has always been very relaxing since it allows me to design, and forget about everything else as the creative process takes over. Sometimes hours pass before I even think to look at the clock! Non-stampers don’t always understand, but I’m sure you will! The sentiment "So many stamps, so little time" really sums it up. This is especially true when you are in your favorite rubber stamp store, trying to decide how you will buy all of the stamps you "need".
Listening to music, especially live music, is a wonderful way to celebrate National Relaxation Day. This card is suitable for just about any music lover. It is easy to make, thanks to all of the wonderful products available to stampers and crafters today. The miniature dominoes are stamped to resemble piano keys. Faux Scrabble© tiles add a playful touch, especially when they are intentionally misaligned. The antique copper brads from Making Memories© are a wonderful accent to compliment the vintage look of the Walnut Music paper by Design Originals©. Add a few instruments and some confetti, and the music plays on!
If the mall is one of your favorite places and shopping is your favorite hobby (after stamping, of course!) this is the perfect card for you and your favorite shopping companion! Why not spend National Relaxation Day at the mall? After all, it’s the coolest summertime place in town in many cities. So, make this card, and make it a shopping date with your girlfriend. The shopping bag embellishments from Darice are fun, especially when some "cash" is added.
You get the idea-if it’s small enough to fit in the space, it’s fair game for a shaker card: birthday candles, beads, charms, keys, paper clips, coins, small shells, rhinestones, fragrance beads, confetti, stamped images, mini 3D embellishments, and more. Have a blast shakin’ it up this summer.
