August 2, 2026
It's Sunday and time for a new challenge at The Paper Players.
The amazing Jan is our hostess this week and she has a fun Theme Challenge for all of us. "For the Little Ones" is the theme. There are endless possibilities for children. It could be for a baby or young child and any reason to send a card works, too. Birthdays, holidays, back to school, etc. So, have fun and get creative!
I don't know anyone expecting a new baby, so I decided to make a card that any child would love. I don't know anyone that doesn't love a gum ball machine--I still like them. LOL! I found this polka dot paper in my stash and thought it would be perfect for this card. The gum ball machine die is from Simon Says Stamp. I have had it in my stash for years. I created a shaker card and filled the machine with seed beads. A fun sentiment was added to complete my card.
The Paper Player Guidelines
1. Create a NEW paper, or digital, project.
2. Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us.
3. Please provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge entry.
4. Please link your card to no more than four challenges, TOTAL.
Entries linked to more than 3 challenges, including ours, will be deleted without notification!
5. All stamping products are welcome.
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Thanks for stopping by my blog today. Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts!
Hugs!
Claire
This is so cute, Claire! I love the polka dot background, perfect for your gumball machine. Every time my kiddo sees one, he wants to get something but usually we don't have a pocketful of change anymore. The shaker element is sure to make this card a big hit! Have a wonderful week, friend!
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun. I Love the shaker and your polka dot paper background. Perfect for a child card.
ReplyDeleteA shaker card! What a great idea for a little ones card. I like the dotty, gumball paper too. Enjoy your week. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing card! That shaker gumball machine is spot on--no pun intended! Love those background papers too! FUn card for a child of any age!
ReplyDeleteThe paper and gumball machine pair perfectly Claire - what a fab, fun card! Popular with kiddos for sure - even my 18 year old loves a mini gumball machine I bought him that dispenses M&Ms!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun card, Claire! I think anyone would love to receive it, but especially a child or young person. It's very festive with the bright polka dot background and the shaker. Super cute!
ReplyDeleteLOVE it, Claire! Your card is a trip down memory lane for me. How I loved penny gumball machines growing up. They were a big deal for my generation. My son had one when he was a kid. We all loved it. This paper was perfect for your card. What a really great gumball machine die. Shaker cards are SO fun.
ReplyDeleteI love it, Claire. A gumball card with gumball paper - what can be sweeter than that! Such a bright, bold and colorful card that will definitely brighten someone's day. Have a fabulous weekend
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jaydee