Shaker Card
by Beate Johns
This is a fun and easy way to shake things up a little :)
Supplies
Cardstock frame (just use your paper cutter or punches to make it)
Acetate
Window sheet or other acetate such as overhead transparencies, a little bit (1/8") smaller then your frame
Light colored piece of cardstock the same size as the window sheet, to stamp your image on
Small beads, glitter, punchouts or sand for the shaker mix
Mounting tape
Mono Adhesive
Step By Step
Step 1.
Use the Mono Adhesive to tape the acetate onto the back of your cardstock frame.
Step 2.
Place Mounting tape all around your window. Make sure you have no gaps so the mix can't get out of the shaker later.
Step 3.
Stamp your image on the light colored cardstock. Color and embellish. You can also stamp your main card now.
Step 4.
Peel the extra layer off the mounting tape.
Step 5.
Add your shaker filling.
Step 6.
Tape the stamped cardstock piece over the shaker box, image face down.
Step 7.
Tape your shaker box on top of your cardfront.
Step 8.
Finish your card!
Variations
Coluzzle it
Try using your coluzzle to make round and oval windows.
Punch it
Use punches to create a differently-shaped window.
Shaker boxes
Find or purchase templates to make shaker boxes. See the Extra Fun links below for one source.
More shaker
Try doubling the mounting tape (two layers) for adding bigger shaker items. Be creative, the possibilities are endless for different shaker items to accompany your card themes!
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for samples using the Shaker Card technique. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
Questions and Comments
Have any questions about this tutorial? Any neat tips you've discovered that you'd care to share with the rest of us? Be sure and hit the comments link in the right-hand sidebar.
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