Merry & Bright Holiday Shaker Card | Picket Fence Studios

Hello my Crafty Friends!

Today's vibrant Christmas shaker card is part of the new Picket Fence Studio's September release and brings together a delightful blend of holiday colors and textures. Here’s how I combined some of the stunning products from this collection to create a festive, interactive card, perfect for spreading holiday cheer!

CARD RECIPE

Card front - Watercolour Christmas A2 Card Front

Die Cut Sentiment - Merry Christmas Word Die

Stamp - Deck the Halls Stamp and Die Set

Circle Die - 2.5” Connected Circle Shaker Creator Die

Ink - Picket Studios Black Hybrid Ink

Glazes - Holly Leaf Green and Christmas Cardinal Red Paper Glaze

Shaker bits - Gingerbread Sequin Mix

Gems - Northpole Gem Mix

Background Prep: 

You’ll need two of the same Watercolour Christmas A2 card fronts for this card. This is so that when you cut the shaker window from the front panel, it will align perfectly with the back panel image, creating a cohesive look through the window. The vivid wintery scene serves as the perfect backdrop for the shaker design. 

Creating the Shaker: 

Start by cutting the shaker window from the front panel using the 2.5” Connected Circle Shaker Creator Die. Then, adhere a piece of acetate to the back of this panel, covering the window opening. Line the edges of the window and the rest of the panel with foam tape to create depth for the shaker.

Next, place the festive sequins, onto the background panel, concentrating them where the window opening will be. Carefully adhere the top panel to the bottom, ensuring the edges are lined up. For a flawless alignment, I recommend using a corner ruler—simply align the top of each panel in the corner and press them together for perfect placement.

Adding the Sentiment: 

For the “Merry Christmas” sentiment, I used the Merry Christmas Word Die and die-cut the words from paper glazed with Holly Leaf Green and Christmas Cardinal Red Paper Glaze. The dimensional shine of the glaze really makes the sentiment pop.

Finishing Touches: 

To complete the greeting, I stamped "and a Happy New Year" using the Deck the Halls Stamp with Picket Studios Black Hybrid Ink onto the same piece of paper that I had die-cut Merry from in the Christmas Cardinal Red Paper Glaze, then die-cut it and adhered it over the top of the word dies.

For extra shine and detail, I also added coordinating gems to the greenery of the scene using Northpole Gem Mix gems. 

This shaker card from the PFS September release captures the joy of the holiday season with its playful design, festive colors, and interactive shaker elements. The combination of watercolors, dimensional paper glaze, and a mix of bold and elegant sentiments makes this card a standout piece for Christmas greetings. I hope this inspires you to create your own festive shaker cards!

Thank you for stopping by I will share a Reel over on Instagram as well to show you how this came to life and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda 🎄

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Falloween Release Sneak Peeks Day 2 | Honey Bee Stamps

Today is Day 2 of the Falloween Release Sneak Peeks and I'm excited to share a playful and interactive shaker card that I created using some of the latest products. This card is perfect for sending a little Halloween cheer to someone special. Please note links are inactive until the Falloween Release goes live on August 23rd after the Live Release Party on YouTube at 8 pm EST.

CARD RECIPE

Spider - Lovely Layers: Scaredy Cat Dies

Spider Eyes - Sweet and Spooky Pearl Stickers

Background - Spider Web 3D Embossing Folder

Sentiment - Too Cute to Spook Dies

Frame - Layering Vintage Labels Frames

Shaker bits - Black Opal Confetti Mix, Aurora Lights Confetti Mix

Shaker - A2 Shaker Pockets

Background Magic:

I started with the Spider Web 3D Embossing Folder to create the spooky web background. Using the blackout technique, I blended yellow, pink, and blue inks from Inkon3 into the reversed embossed areas of the Tangled Web 3D Embossing Folder. The colors give a vibrant yet eerie glow, perfect for a Halloween-themed card.

Adding the Shaker Element:

To bring in some fun, I created a shaker element using the A2 Shaker Pockets. I filled the shaker with a mix of Black Opal Confetti Mix and Aurora Lights Confetti Mix. The iridescent confetti adds a playful shimmer that catches the light beautifully.

Focal Point & Sentiment:

The sentiment "Too Cute to Spook" is die-cut using the Too Cute to Spook Dies. I layered the sentiment onto a vellum shadow layer and glued it to the shaker, allowing it to stand out against the vibrant background.

For an extra touch of spookiness, I added a cute spider from the Lovely Layers: Scaredy Cat Dies. I used Sweet and Spooky Pearl Stickers for the spider's eyes, giving it an adorable yet mischievous look.

Framing It All:

Now, to fix a mistake I made I added the frame around the shaker pocket. Sadly I trimmed the background a little too much and you could see some of the adhesive of the pocket. So to salvage this I added a frame that I then used it to hang the Spider off of. The frame ties everything together and also gives the card a polished finished look.

This card is a delightful mix of spooky and cute, making it perfect for Halloween. The combination of the blackout technique, playful shaker elements, and the charming spider adds a fun and festive vibe to the design. I hope this card inspires you to create your own Falloween-themed projects using Honey Bee Stamps' latest release!

Thank you for stopping by and don't forget to join us for the Falloween Release Party on YouTube at 8 pm EST tonight. Happy Crafting!

Ilda 🕷

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Beach Waves Retirement Shaker Card | Honey Bee Stamps

Hello, crafty friends! 

Today, I'm excited to share a special shaker card with you. This beach-themed card was created for a dear friend and colleague, who is a doctor I've had the pleasure of working with for over 26 years. As he moves to a warmer climate, I wanted to send him off with a card that captures the essence of his new sunny surroundings.

CARD RECIPE

Create the Background:

• Use the Beach Break A2 Cover Plate to cut out the base of your card from a piece of cardstock.
• Place the Beach Break stencils over the corresponding areas of your background and blend Oxide Ink Pad VINTAGE PHOTO over the sand areas using Background Blender Brushes.
• Blend Oxide Ink Pad SALTY OCEAN over the water areas using Background Blender Brushes.
• Apply Paper GlazeTwinkle Lights for added texture and shine to both the sandy background and waves.

Create the Shaker Element:

• Insert the sandy background into a Bee Creative A2 Shaker Pocket.
• Add SUN LIGHT Confetti and any other shaker bits to the pocket.
• Seal the pocket and adhere it to a card base using Red Line Tape. 

Add Embellishments:

• Add a thin layer of glue to the edges of the waves and Sprinkle PRISMA GLITTER and Lawn Fawn Chunky Glitter over the wet areas for extra sparkle.

Create the Beach Scene:

• Use the Lovely Layers At The Beach Dies to cut out the beach umbrella, towel, and flip-flops from Americana Crepe Paper and other colored cardstock.
• Assemble the pieces and adhere them to the background.
• To the umbrella add a pearl from the Travel Pearl Stickers set.

Stamp and Die-Cut Sentiment:

• Stamp the "Toes in the sand, drink in the hand" sentiment from the Rest & Relaxation Stamps set using the Bee Creative Intense Black Ink Pad.
• Die-cut the sentiment using the coordinating Rest & Relaxation Dies and adhere it to the card.
• On the inside of the card stamp the retirement sentiment from the same set.

I hope this card brings a smile to my colleague's face and serves as a small reminder of our many years of working together. Creating this beach-themed card was a joy, and I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and feel inspired to create your own sunny scenes. 

Thanks so much for stopping by and until next time... Happy crafting!

Ilda 🌊

SUPPLIES

Beach Break A2 Cover Plate Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Beach Break stencils Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	LL At The Beach Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Rest & Relaxation Stamps Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Rest & Relaxation Dies Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Americana Crepe Paper Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Travel Pearl Stickers Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Bee Creative A2 Shaker Pockets Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Red Line Tape 1/4" Shop at: SSS | HBS	Bee Creative Intense Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Background Blender Brushes Shop at: SSS | HBS	Detail Blender Brushes Shop at: SSS | HBS
Bee Creative Glue Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Bee Creative Bitty Buzz Cutter Shop at: HBS	SUNLIGHT Confetti Shop at: HBS	New Mini Misti Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Platinum 6 Die Cutting Platform Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Oxide Ink Pad SALTY OCEAN Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS	Oxide Ink Pad VINTAGE PHOTO Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Paper Glaze Luxe Twinkle Lights Celebrations Sampler Set Shop at: PFS
PRISMA GLITTER Shop at: SSS	Lawn Fawn Chunky Glitter Shop at: SSS | SB	Bearly Art Precision Glue Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS

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Hello Shaker Card | Picket Fence Studios

Greetings, my crafty friends!

I'm thrilled to present the cutest shaker card featuring the Picket Fence May Release. If you love shakers and enjoy exploring various card techniques, this creation is for you! Plus, if you'd like to watch the process behind this card, be sure to follow me on Instagram or Facebook, where I'll be posting a Reel showcasing its assembly.

CARD RECIPE

BACKGROUND

• Add a card panel to the Paper Inking Palette - 10x10
• Place the Rainbow Dreams 6x8 Stencil over the card panel
• Add Rose Red Paper Glaze Glass and Sea Glass Blue Paper Glaze to the top of the stencil
• Using a paper scraper or palette knife, drag down the paper glazes over the panel, blending the two glazes in the middle to create a blend of the two colors 
• Set aside to dry

SHAKER

• Die cut the front of the Shaker Panel using the A2 Saying Hello Cover Plate Die
• Glue a piece of acetate to the back of the A2 Saying Hello Cover Plate Die to create the window
• Add a thin strip of foam tape along the outer edge of the A2 Saying Hello Cover Plate Die
• Once the background is dry, Sprinkle Speed of Light Gems and Sequin Mix - Iridescent Moonshine on the center of the panel
• Remove the protective layer from the foam tape and attach the shaker front to the background
• Glue shaker onto the card base

CARD FRONT

• Stamp out the critter images from the Baby Critters Stamp Set using Black Hybrid Ink Pad
• Color images in 
• Die cut using coordinating Baby Critters Dies
• Die cut the Hello from the Hello to You Word Dies using Black Glitter paper
• Glue Hello to the card front
• Add foam to the back of the critter and glue in place

INSIDE 

• Stamp out the sentiment from the Swanky Sentiments - Sympathy Stamps using Black Hybrid Ink Pad
• Optional, add an additional critter to the bottom of the panel 

I hope you enjoyed this adorable shaker card featuring the Picket Fence May Release. Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda 🧸

SUPPLIES

A2 Saying Hello Cover Plate Die Shop at: SSS | PFS	Baby Critters Shop at: SSS | PFS	Baby Critters Dies Shop at: SSS | PFS	Hello to You Word Dies Shop at: SSS | PFS
Swanky Sentiments - Sympathy Stamps Shop at: SSS | PFS	Rainbow Dreams 6x8 Stencil Shop at: SSS | PFS	Rose Red Paper Glaze Glass Shop at: SSS | PFS	Sea Glass Blue Paper Glaze Shop at: SSS | SB | PFS
Speed of Light Gems Shop at: SSS | PFS	Sequin Mix - Iridescent Moonshine Shop at: SSS | PFS	Black Hybrid Ink Pad Shop at: PFS	Paper Inking Palette - 10x10 Shop at: SSS | SB | PFS
Mixed Media Spatulas Shop at: PFS	Stamp Pressure Tool Shop at: SSS | SB | PFS	The Stamp Scrubber Shop at: SSS | SB | PFS	New Mini Misti Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS
Bee Creative Bitty Buzz Cutter Shop at: HBS	Bearly Art Precision Glue Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS	Glitter Paper Basics Shop at: SSS | SB | HA	Foam Dots Shop at: HBS
Honey Bee Reverse Tweezers Shop at: HBS

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Let's Party Shaker Card - Heffy Doodle

Hello Crafty Friends, 

I am excited to return today with another guest post for Heffy Doodle. Today's card is the perfect card for any celebration. 

CARD RECIPE

• Prep a piece of A2-sized Bristol paper using anti-static powder.
•  Stamp out the boxes of presents from the Wrapped With Love Stamps using watermark ink.
• Heat emboss the stamped panel using clear embossing powder.
• Ink blend the panel. I used 3 inks to create a rainbow blend.

• Die-cut the panel using the Scalloped Imperial Frames Dies.
• Glue the center of the background onto the card base.
• Add acetate to the scalloped Frame and foam tape along the edge of the frame.
• Add the shaker bits to the center of the card front.
• Remove the protective layer from the foam and line up the scallop frame with the background to close the shaker layer.
• Die cut the Let's Party Jumbo Sentiment Dies. For the letters, I used black card stock and for the background layer, I used vellum.
• Finish by adding some clay stars onto the die-cut stars.

How fun is this card!? I love that it is a party in itself. Shakers are my all-time favorite kind of card to gift simply for that reason.

Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda👋

SUPPLIES

Wrapped With Love Stamps Shop at: SB | HD	Let's Party Jumbo Sentiment Dies Shop at: SB | HD	Scalloped Imperial Frames Dies Shop at: HD	Bristol Paper Shop at: SSS | AMZ
Magic Powder Bag Shop at: SSS	VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad Shop at: SSS | AMZ	CRYSTAL CLEAR Emb Pwd Shop at: SSS | HD	Background Blender Brushes Shop at: SSS | HBS
Atelier Ink Bee Sting Yellow Shop at: IO3	Atelier Ink Sweet Petunia Shop at: IO3	Atelier Ink Peacock Blue Shop at: IO3	Acetate Card Panels Shop at: SSS | SB | HA
Foam Tape 1/2 inch Shop at: AMZ	Assorted Moonshine Sequins Shop at: SSS	Sequin Mix Plus - Birthday Candles Shop at: PFS

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