Gotta love a shaker card
especially if there is a cute puppy involved
TUTORIALSTENCIL
5/4/20242 min read
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Let’s get Started:
Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Border: silver card stock: 2 each strips 4.25 x .25
Card Face: 5.5 x 4.25
Card Face:
I put the card face onto the Grip Mat and positioned the Diagonal Weave stencil.
I used green and blue across the surface to create a background suggesting grass and sky.
I removed this stencil and put the Frolicking Dog stencil in place. This is a layered image, with both sections contained on one stencil.
I positioned the first part of the image and started applying ink to create the flowers, butterflies and the dog. I wanted a colourful image, so I masked off areas as necessary as I went along.
Once that part of the image was complete, I shifted the stencil up and applied the finishing details. I chose metallic pens for most of the areas on this layer, which added a fun, unexpected effect to the finished result.
I added birds to the sky to complete the fun scene.
Other:
I created the sentiment on the computer and used a die to cut it out.
I cut a second piece with the same die, using silver cardstock.
I glued these together with the sentiment on top, allowing the silver to peek out just a bit on the left-hand side.
Assembly:
I put the card face into a clear envelope.
I added a mixture of beads to create the “shaker” element and then sealed the opening securely.
I put tear n’ tape on the back of the bag containing the card face and secured it to the card base.
I also put tear n’ tape on the back of the two silver strips and the sentiment. I added one of the strips on each side and the sentiment in the upper right as shown.
Final Thoughts:
Shaker cards are pure fun, and this Frolicking Puppy was perfect for this card.
Supplies: (and links where possible)
I have listed which products I have used, and where they may be purchased. It's a huge marketplace and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.
Stencils:
Diagonal Weave, A Colorful Life Designs
Frolicking Dog, A Colorful Life Designs
Stamp: Birds 2, Nellie’ Choice, Ecstasy Crafts
Stamp Positioner: Misti, Spellbinders
Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
Clear Envelopes, Stampin’ Up!
Silver Cardstock: Stampin’ Up! (retired)
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
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