Shake Up Your Holiday Crafting with Easy Shaker Cards!
Looking for a creative way to add sparkle and fun to your handmade cards this holiday season? Shaker cards are a perfect choice! This week, I created these festive designs featuring adorable reindeers and a playful penguin in a snow globe .
The best part? I used a simple and genius technique to create the shaker element—clear envelopes filled with sequins! It’s an easy hack that’s perfect for all levels of crafters. Let me show you how to do it.
What You’ll Need
- Clear envelopes (Stampin’ Up!’s Clear Medium Envelopes work perfectly!)
- Sequins, beads, or glitter for the shaker filler
- Designer Series Paper for the background
- Cardstock in coordinating colors
- Foam adhesive strips (optional, for extra dimension)
- Adhesive (liquid glue, tear & tape, or Stampin’ Seal)
- Stamps, inks, and dies for your design
- Embellishments like rhinestones or snowflakes
How to Make These Easy Shaker Cards
- Pick Your Theme: Decide on a design that matches your holiday or winter vibe. I chose whimsical critters and snowy trees.
- Prepare the Shaker Element:
- Fill a clear envelope with your chosen shaker materials (sequins, beads, glitter, etc.).
- Seal the envelope tightly to keep everything secure. For added neatness, you can fold and glue down any excess plastic.
- Attach to Your Card:
- Glue the filled clear envelope directly onto your cardstock or Designer Series Paper background. Make sure it’s centered and secure.
- Add foam adhesive strips around the edges if you want extra depth or a raised effect.
- Decorate Your Card:
- Layer your card with stamped sentiments, die-cut shapes, and embellishments. I added sparkling rhinestones and snowflakes for a frosty touch.
- I used Reindeer Memories scrapbooking cards for the focal point on two of the cards which made it super easy to decorate.
- Finish it off by adhering the entire piece to a card base.
Why You’ll Love This Technique
Using clear envelopes for shaker cards is not only easy, but it also saves time and effort! No need to cut out intricate shapes or fuss with layering acetate and foam strips. This hack ensures your sequins stay put while still offering that fun, interactive effect everyone loves.
Get Inspired
These shaker cards are a great way to elevate your holiday greetings while keeping the process simple. Whether you’re making cards for family, friends, or a customer order, this technique will make your designs stand out.
Ready to give it a try? Let me know what themes or color palettes you’re excited to use, and don’t forget to share your creations—I’d love to see them!
Happy crafting,
Complete List of Supplies Used To Make the layouts
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