Christmas in August?

Hi Stampin' Friends, I'm back after a few days absence while caring for my dog (he had surgery).  He's doing well, although it will be long recovery ("knee" surgery).
But I finally got upstairs to do some stampin' and here's the first of a few projects I've been working on. 

This unique "shaker card" idea was presented at the Stampin' UP annual convention in July.  I decided a Christmas shaker would be fun, and this is the result. 
The card base is Cherry Cobbler, with a layer of Crumb Cake, run through the Stylish Stripes embossing folder.  Cherry Cobbler 3/4" Chevron Ribbon is tied in a knot and wrapped around the Crumb Cake layer. 

The "shaker" is made with Card Stock Vellum over a piece of Crumb Cake, and wrapped with the fantabulous Season of Style Designer Washi Tape.  Haven't used it yet?  Whatever are you waiting for?  This fun tape is easy to tear and if you happen to place it crooked, it's easy to remove and re-place. 

I punched lots of stars, Christmas trees and Ornaments using the trio punches and placed them inside, sealing up the last edge with Washi.  An interactive card!

Stamps:  Wishing You (w: #131748, $14.95; c: #131751, $11.95)
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker (#119681, $3.50), Gumball Green Stampin' Write Marker (set of 5 In colors, #13120, $14.95)
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler (#119685, $6.95), Crumb Cake (#120953, $6.95), Very Vanilla (#101650, $8.50), Card Stock Vellum (#101856, $6.50)
Goodies:  3/4" Chevron Ribbon (cherry cobbler) (#130012, $8.95); Season of Style Designer Washi Tape (#132155, $4.95), Decorative Label Punch (#120907, $16.95), Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95); Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder (#132174, $7.95); Big Shot (yes, you really do NEED one of these!) (#113439, $99.95)

Let's get creating!