Shaker Card Tutorial

I recently made 10 of these cards for a swap.  The theme of the swap was Moving Cards.  If you shake the card the sand moves.  Here's how I did it:

I cut card templates and the frame and "window" (which is a peice of acetate - overhead projector film) using my Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge.

Next I stamped images I wanted to see behind the window on to my card base.  I used Just Chillin C1495.  Inks are Pacifica, Lagoon and Smoothie.

Attach the plastic window to the frame using Liquid Glass Z679. I love this product and it dries really fast.

You'll only need a thin line of Liquid Glass.  The plastic film I used had a rough side and a smooth side.  I put the rough side facing the inside of the card.

 

Attach double-sided 3D foam tape Z1151 to all sides of the frame on the side with the window glued onto it.  You need to make sure all gaps are closed with the tape so your shaker material does not escape.

Pour a small amount of sand, beads, or whatever your shaker material is onto the base of your card.  Dust the debris off the card so you can attach your frame to a clean surface.

 
Remove the paper from the foam tape to reveal the sticky strip and place the frame over the sand and stamped image.  Press down all sides to make sure you have good contact.  You don't want sand escaping. 

Embellish as desired. I added some hemp.  Isn't it cute?

By the way, that's me "just chillin" on the beach in Morro Bay, California.  It was so cold.  The water was about 53 degrees and the air temp was about 70 degrees.  We had to bury my son so he could get warm.
Have a memorable day,
Sheila

Spring/Summer Idea Book - Blog Hop

Welcome to our Blog Hop! We will be featuring products currently offered in our New Spring/Summer 2011 Ideabook. If you have come here from Debi's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here.

We have 11 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using products from the New Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book on their blogs. It's easy to "hop" - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

 

I chose to create a few gift items using the Miracle paper collection (Item X7133B).  You may recognize this paper from a former National Scrapbooking Day promotion.  It's back with even more patterns.  The soft Sweet Leaf and Crystal Blue colors in this collection make it perfect for Spring, Easter, Boy or Girl.  Pictured above is a Bag in a Box featuring these fun Kraft Borders (Item Z1377).  The borders are all pre-cut and self-adhesive making them so easy to use. 

Below is a Giant Nugget Box.  It has four 3"x 3" cards and envelopes and few chocolate treats. Who can resist?  The sentiments on the cards were made with the Miracle stamp set that comes with the Miracle Workshop On The Go kit (Item G1023)

Finally, here is a Flip Flap mini album made with cardstock, patterned paper, and CTMH's 4"x 6" clear Flip Flap Memory Protectors (Item Z4114).  This is ready for your 4x6 photos, a great brag book.  The "memories" sentiment is from the new Simple Memories stamp set (Item D1472).

 

Now "Hop" on over to Teri's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas! Contact me your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get these products!