Hello, crafty friends! I'm excited to share my latest project, a whimsical shaker card featuring the adorable "
Bad Weather Friends" from the brand-new
November Picket Fence Studios release. This card is part of an
Instagram hop to celebrate the release, where you can hop along for some fantastic inspiration. And there's an extra treat—a $50 Gift Card is up for grabs for one lucky winner chosen from the entire hop! Be sure to head over to
Instagram to join in the fun and enter.
Background and Clouds: First I added a light layer of grey ink to the sky. I then began by creating a cloudy background using the
Cloudy Day Stencil. The clouds are brought to life with a touch of shimmer from the
Twinkle Lights Silver Paper Glaze, applied with a
Mixed Media Spatula for a smooth, even finish. This glaze adds a perfect touch of sparkle, making the clouds stand out against the rest of the scene. Set aside to dry.
Stone Wall Texture:
The stone wall at the bottom was created using the new
Beyond Basics A2 Vintage Rectangles and Cover Plates. Distress Oxide Inks helped achieve a realistic stone texture, which grounds the scene and adds a cozy, rainy-day feel. I trimmed the piece and added it to the bottom of the scene.
Critters and Sentiment:
The little critters sharing an umbrella are from the
Bad Weather Friends Stamp Set. I stamped them with
PFS Black Hybrid Ink for a sharp, clear image, then colored them with
Copic Markers for a vibrant, cheerful look, and added white gel pen details for highlights. I then used the
coordinating dies to cut out the critters. The sentiment "Gray Skies Bring Sunny Days" is stamped to the side, echoing the card’s theme of hope and resilience.
Shaker Elements:
To make this a shaker card, I used
DIY Shaker Sheets to create the shaker pocket. Inside, I added a mix of
Iridescent Moonshine Sequins for a bit of sparkle, and
Day and Night Gems to represent raindrops. The result is a dynamic, interactive element that adds extra fun to the card.
Don’t miss your chance to win a $50 Gift Card from Picket Fence Studios! Head over to
Instagram and follow along with the hop for loads of inspiration from the November release. Just leave a comment on each post in the hop to enter. Good luck, and I hope this card brings a little sunshine to your day, even if it's cloudy outside!☔
Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!