- TRY NOT to remove the protective film until it is glued to the card base, this will prevent scratches and keep the front clean. If you do remove it, place it lightly onto the front until you need to glue or add elements to it.
- USE and bone folder to crease the tabs down as flat as possible.
- TRIM insert/background panel 1/8th inch from the top and the side (2 sides only)
- DO NOT overfill the pocket with shaker pieces. I fill about 1 inch height from the bottom.
- USE strong adhesive to secure the finished pocket to the card base. Recommend Redline tape.
- PLACE tape along the entire perimeter of the pocket, as close to the edge of the tab as possible. Include at least one piece down the middle, more for larger pockets.
- When attaching the card base to the Shaker Pocket, ALIGN the bottom edges with each other before pressing them together. This ensures perfect alignment of all components. Ensure the card base is the same size before attaching them together.
- USE strong adhesive to attach elements to the front of the acetate. If using liquid glue, place a weight on top and allow for drying time.
- IF there is glue smudging or accidents, USE a baby wipe to wipe off excess glue and gently wipe it with a clean microfiber dry cloth to remove streaks while still wet.
- IF mailing the shaker, AVOID adding extra bulk to the front of the panel. Instead, stamp on the background panel and add die-cut pieces to the inside of the pocket or directly onto the acetate without using extra foam or dimension.
- AVOID using small glitter and microelements with these shaker pockets. These shaker pockets have tiny openings at each corner to allow for air compression. Using small glitter or microelements may result in them escaping through these openings, potentially causing a mess and reducing the effectiveness of the shaker pocket.
- I take my photos in natural light, in front of large windows. It is difficult to take pictures of these reflective cards when sunny and there is direct light as you will end up with glare on the reflective surfaces. I will wait until the sun is not shining directly into the window or when it is cloudy.
- If I can't wait, I have also used tissue paper on the window to diffuse the light when it is too sunny.
- Use foam boards to block the reflections that you may see when looking through the camera lens.
I hope you will save this post and refer to it the next time you create a shaker card using these pockets, especially if you haven't had the best results in the past. Make sure to watch my latest Reel to see how I use all these tips and tricks to create this yummy card.
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