Happy Birthday Shaker Inspiration

I have decided to make a change after almost a year and half of trying to post an inspiration sketch on the 1st Monday of the Month, I have figured out that is just not working for me. Posting the sketch and card separately is also not working. So going forward on the Second Tuesday of the month you will get the inspiration sketch and card I created using the sketch! This month I encourage you to make a Shaker card!

For my card I used the Udderly Fabulous stamp set from Heffy Doodle. My daughter had a birthday party to attend and I thought this set would be perfect! I paired it with the Stampin’ Up! Alphabet dies for Happy B-Day. I created the Ink blending background using Distress Oxide inks and Starry Colors silver shimmer watercolor.

As I blended the background I realized my cows can be whatever color I wanted them to be, no need to make them specific cow colors! So I mixed it up a bit and gave them pink and teal/green colors using Copic Markers. I think they are adorable and perfect for a 6 year old.

Then I added a few highlights with a white gel pen. For my shaker bits I used the Truly Outrageous Sparkle Mix from Heffy Doodle. I let my little pick it what went in the shaker window since it is HER friend.