3 SIMPLE SHAKER CARDS THAT SPARKLE

Today is about making simple SHAKER CARDS that sparkle! The star of today's show is the Seas the Day Bundle!

I have a list of the products used below. Several items are retiring so once they are gone, they are gone. (While supplies last for retiring items). Don't miss out!

Seas the Day Bundle Shaker Cards

Ombre Specialty Paper in Blue with Misty Moonlight Card Base

Ombre Specialty Paper in Orange with Misty Moonlight Cardstock

Ombre Specialty Paper in Purple with Misty Moonlight Cardstock

All of the Different Ombre Frames with the Sea Dies

CARD MEASUREMENTS

Score 8-1/2 x 11 sheet of cardstock at 5-1/2" and Cut at 4-1/4"

You will have two card bases with one sheet of cardstock. (I used Misty Moonlight for all card bases) NOTE: Misty Moonlight Cardstock is retiring! Retiring items are while supplies last. Get them before they are gone!

Your Sea Frame Layer will be 4 x 5-1/4" - All frames were cut with Specialty Ombre Paper

Window Sheet - Same size as the Frame Layer - 4 x 5-1/4" (This is only needed if you plan to make a shaker cards)

You will need enough foam adhesive strips for a 4 x 5-1/4" size layer. If you are making multiple shaker cards like I am then I recommend having a full pack. You want to make sure your sequins do not escape the shaker so having the right foam strip frame is really important! 

Get your card layout the way you want it. I recommend stamping and die cutting multiple of the sea creatures so you have a variety of options for your ocean scene, especially if you are making multiple cards like I am. I have to have coordinating colors so I tend to stamp in those coordinating shades. You can do whatever is best for you. If you only have a few colors, that's ok! If you have a variety of shades, have fun with them!

The Gorgeous Grape Octopus went with the purple frame. The Mango Melody (orange) fish went with the orange frame and the Pacific Point fish went with the blue frame. 

You will follow the steps for your shaker according to the video tutorial:

-Adhere your window sheet to your frame layer with Tear and Tape Adhesive

-Build a rectangle (completely closed at each corner) with Foam Adhesive Sheets. This will become the barrier frame that keeps your sequins in the shaker card

-Place your sequins (a few pinches) of sequins in the center of the card so the area where your foam adhesive strips go are clear

-Remove backing and place the frame down. Press down so the shaker is secure and then shake those sequins!

Add your sentiment. You can add it as one piece to the side. If you want to add a fun visual element cut the sentiment into pieces so each word is on its own and glue them down with glue dots along the side of the card.

Finish your card with a crab or star fish along with the die cut seaweed. Add with glue dots or adhesive of choice.