Making shaker cards is a great way to make a card that is different to a standard card. This is something that can be done by yourself or a really fun way to get your children involved in crafting.
Step 1 – When making shaker cards begin by folding a piece of card. Here I have used an A4 Piece of card and folded it half.
Step 2 – Open your card so you are looking at the inside and draw the shape you wish to cut out for the ‘shaker’ section. You can use stencils or draw free hand.
Step 3 – Using a craft knife or a shape cutter cut your shape out.
Step 4 – Turn your card over and decorate.
Step 5 – Once decorated, open up the card again. Place double sided tape around the cut out shape and attach some acetate to cover the hole.
Step 6 – Once the acetate is in place turn the card back over to the front and place peel offs or ribbon around the cut out shape to frame it. At this point you may want to add any extra embellishments such as ‘ happy birthday’ etc.
Step 7 – Open the card again and place 3D foam all around the acetate. Try to place it as close to the edge as possible as this will mean you can use fewer beads in your ‘shakers’.
Step 8 – Choose a piece of paper to use for the background of your window.
Step 9 – Place double sided tape around the edges of the inside of the card
Step 10 – Remove the backing from the double sided tape and 3d foam and carefully pour in your beads. You could also use small confetti, or punched out paper shapes.
Step 11 – Carefully place your chosen paper over the top, taking care to press down around the window and the edges of the card. Once secure trim the paper down to fit the size of your card.
Step 12 – Your finished ‘shaker card’
When making shaker cards you do not have to use beads, you can also use confetti, sand or anything that is small and fine. Making shaker cards is a really fun way to show off your craft talents.
Vicki Churchill writes for several sites that specialize in card making ideas. Including helpful step by step guides, tips and ideas to use when card making. She is also the owner of a site that is dedicated to scrapbook page layouts
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Awesome user friendly directions!
Mine are so simple, but you give me some really great ideas.
I can’t remember how I found your blog… just linking through.
Anyway–though maybe you’d be interested in the Clip-it-up card making contest…They’re giving away free stuff to the winners.
you can find it on their webpage
http://www.clipitup.com/contest.html
Hmm that was weird, my comment got eaten. Anyway I wanted to say that it is nice to know that someone else also mentioned this as I experienced trouble finding the same info elsewhere. This was the first location that told me the answer. Thanks.