DIY Rain Maker Shaker Interactive Card and Video | Studio Katia

Hello Friends!

Today I have a treat for you, well at least I think so!😉 

Today's card was inspired by my friend and Interactive Card Master Laura Dovalo! When she came out with a card creating a rain shaker I was floored and just knew someday I would have to make one. Well, the day finally arrived! Since then Laura has collaborated with MFT and created the Falling From The Clouds Die to make it easier for us to recreate. Unfortunately, I do not yet own the die and so I had to see if I could up with a DIY version of it using supplies I already owned. Fortunately, Studio Katia had just the die I needed! I always love it when I could stretch my supplies, don't you!?

So here is the fun Rain Maker Shaker Card I came up with. The sun, the rainbow colors, and even the rain just make me smile. Plus it is so fun to play with!

In order to create this version of the Rain Maker Shaker, I used a die meant for stitching which comes from STITCH BORDERS die set. I will let you watch how I used the die to create the mechanism that makes this card interactive. Plus you can see it in action! 

Click → HERE to watch the process video.

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CARD DETAILS

To begin this card I added embossing paste to my background using the LARGE POLKA stencil. Once that was dry I realigned the stencil with the embossed dots and used Distress Oxide Inks to blend out the rainbow colors. I then trimmed the background and glued it to the card base.

Next, I die cut the clouds using the cloud border from the SKY SET DOTTED BORDERS and also die cut the pieces for the sun by using the negative piece from die cutting the FANCY CIRCLE DIES together. I then just sandwiched the vellum piece between the sun rays.

The hello script die-cut comes from the YOU'RE SO RANUNCULUS DIE set which I die cut three times and stacked together. I used Copic markers to blend out the rainbow on the die cut and then finished it off with clear embossing powder for a high gloss finish.

To the inside of the card, I stamped out the sending you from the A CUP OF THANKS set and the Sunshine my friend comes from the ALOHA set.

I hope you have been inspired by my version of Laura's Rain Maker Shaker Interactive Card and maybe the next time you don't own that certain die or product you first take a look at what you already do have and use your creative juices to create your own. Experimenting and playing around with your supplies is what makes creating fun!

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Thank you for stopping by 😊

Until next time... Happy Crafting 👋

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Honey Bee Day Blog Hop | Thanks a Bunch Shaker Card

Hello Friends! 

Did you know May 20th is World Bee Day?! And since I am part of the Honey Bee Stamps Design Team we are celebrating today with a Honey Bee Day Hop featuring our cute little bees. This hop has been organized to raise public awareness on the importance of bees! Honey Bee is a sponsor and many of the Design Team Members are participating. Be sure to visit the Honey Bee Blog and leave a comment to be eligible for a $30 Gift Certificate to the shop. 

CARD DETAILS

For my Bee themed card, I created a fun shaker. I began by stamping out the little Bees from the BUSY BEE stamp set which I then colored in with Copic markers and then die cut them with their coordinating dies. I had actually stamped a few more but only ended up using one Bees' in the end. The little hearts on the front also come from the BUSY BEE CUTS set that I die cut from red cardstock.



Next, I die cut a few of the large flowers using the STITCHED FLOWERS CUTS set from felt and then added a hand stitched detail to them. The shaker frame and window was created by first, die cutting a piece of pink cardstock out using the largest DECKLE EDGE CUT and then die cutting the window out using one of the DOUBLE STICHED OVAL frames. I also used some white thread to add a stitched detail around the window. To finish off the top window panel I added a piece of acetate and set it aside to work on the card base.

To the card base, I began by blending out the background with some tumbled glass distress oxide in and then stamped out the Thanks a Bunch from the THANKS A BUNCH stamp set. I used the window frame opening to help me align the sentiment before I stamped it out to ensure it would be in the correct position.

To finish the card, I added foam tape along the edge of the bottom of the window frame and then created a little pile of my sequin and shaker bits onto the center area of the card base, removed the backing from the foam tape and then popped on the window frame to the card base to close in the shaker bits.

For finishing details I added some liquid pixie dust to the wings on the bees and to the hearts and once the pixie dust was dry I added a layer of glossy accents.

Thank you for stopping by. Don't forget to stop by the Honey Bee Stamps Blog to see more inspiration from the Honey Bee Stamps Design Team plus comment along the way to be entered in all the giveaways.

Until next time... Happy Hopping 👋

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To make supplies easy for you to find, I have linked them here below. If something is no longer available I will link to a similar product. Affiliate links may be used depending on the product linked. By shopping through my links you help keep my blog running at no extra cost to you. So thank you in advance for supporting my creations!

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DECKLE EDGE A2 HONEY CUTS Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	SUNNY DAY Shop at: HBS	Neenah 110 LB SOLAR WHITE Shop at: SSS | AMZ | HBS	Mini Misti Tool Shop at: SSS | AMZ | SB | SK	Blackout Ink Shop at: SSS | IO3
ACETATE Sheets Shop at: SSS | AMZ	BLENDER BRUSH Set Shop at: SSS | AMZ | PF	Tumbled Glass Oxide Ink Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS	Liquid Pixie Dust Shop at: SSS | IO3	Glossy Accents Shop at: SSS | AMZ | SB | HBS