Americana Flag Shaker Card - Hope Believe Cherish

 

Americana never goes out of style.  Today I'm doing a few different things with Americana - showing how an "Every Day" collection can be transformed into an Americana style, and made into a cute shaker.  

So let's get shakin' - scroll down and I'll share some simple instructions to make this shaker. 

The paper featured today is from Maja Design- Everyday Life 12x12 paper pack - from Sweden. It's filled with great summer/autumn images and colors.  

Maja Design- Everyday Life 12x12 paper pack

Below is a simple image of how easy this was to create.  

I made the base card, then cut out the square to be used for the shaker.  The tulle netting will be the window for the shaker.  Yep, tulle netting is great to use for simple, quick shakers because it has "slack" or allows for space to let shaker mix move freely. 

Instructions: 

1. Cut a piece of tulle netting big enough to wrap around the paper square.

2. Wrap the tulle around the paper square like a present,  then secure the netting on the back with 

double sided tape - leave one side open for filling. 

3. Fill with fun shaker mix  ( I used Buttons Galore and More - Coconut Crystalz CRZ100) and make sure all sides are glued/taped down so mix doesn't spill out.

Shaker Mix and Finishing Touches on the Card

Finishing touches help complete the card and give it that custom look.  It's all about the details - they do make a difference.  The shaker mix used today is Buttons Galore and More - Coconut Crystalz - beautiful, shimmery gems to represent the stars in the flag.  

The next little finishing topper is a 3D button from Buttons Galore and More - Stars & Stripes. While these buttons have plastic shanks, they are quite easy to cut off so the button can be glued flat onto a project. 

 

I also cut some of the journaling words from the Maja Design paper " Journaling - Everyday Life collection".  This sheet has a lot of wonderful words for so many projects.  

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Buttons Galore and More - 3D Buttons - Stars and Stripes 4330	Maja Design- Everyday Life 12x12 paper pack	Buttons Galore and More - Coconut Crystalz CRZ100
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Stars and Stripes Patriotic Shaker Cards to Shake up Your Summer

Patriotic Cards

I am featuring some of Creative Embellishments patriotic chipboard pieces including the new shaker design - the USA Flag Shaker Set filled with Buttons Galore and More shaker mix.  

Interactive cards are the current trend. Cards that twist, pop and add that extra bit of surprise when opened.   Creative Embellishments is trend setting with it's unique chipboard shaker card designs. And I simply adore shaker cards because they are fun to make, fill, and give. 

Wondering what to use for shaker filler? 

A great shaker requires the perfect shaker mix to complete the card and make the magic happen.

 Don't sit at your crafty desk and look around for little bits.  You have easy options! You need something as dazzling as the card you just made.  

I filled my card with sequins and beads from Buttons Galore / 28 Lilac Lane ( Metallic Mix).   They have an assortment of sequins, beads, buttons in a rainbow of colors and styles creating the perfect shaker mix.   

28 Lilac Lane Sequin / Bead Mix - Metallic Mix LL611

TIP:  Add your filler then use a good adhesive to seal the shaker with the pre-cut acrylic piece that comes in the kit.  I used Beacons 3-in-1glue because it dries clear and works well with a  variety of surfaces ( acrylics, plastics, wood, metal, fabric, canvas).

Here are the chipboard sets used in both of the cards presented today:

Creative Embellishments  - USA Flag Shaker Set

Creative Embellishments  - Fireworks

Creative Embellishments -Stars and Stripes Banner

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Creative Embellishments  - Fireworks

Creative Embellishments  - USA Flag Shaker Set

Creative Embellishments -Stars and Stripes Banner

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I created the cards for the monthly challenge at Creative Embellishments. The inspirational image this month is shown above.  The twist for the month is to add banners or pendants to your project.   

   

My inspiration is actually more of an emotion/memory that  I get when I look at the challenge image.

I remember the summer festivals, amusement parks and family traditions centered around Memorial Day, July 4th and other patriotic events.  I created patriotic projects to tie my feelings and childhood experiences to the challenge.

I kept the chipboard simple in both cards by embossing the surfaces with clear embossing liquid, and coating with Stampendous CHUNKY GOLD DEEP IMPRESSION Embossing Enamel.  It adds a rich vintage gold to the chipboard.   

Stampendous CHUNKY GOLD DEEP        IMPRESSION             Embossing Enamel

Ranger CLEAR EMBOSS IT DABBER  Embossing Industries

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Creative Embellishments  - Fireworks

Creative Embellishments  - USA Flag Shaker Set

Creative Embellishments -Stars and Stripes Banner

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28 Lilac Lane Sequin / Bead Mix - Metallic Mix LL611

Creative Embellishments - Family Words Chipboard

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Ranger CLEAR EMBOSS IT DABBER Embossing Industries

Stampendous CHUNKY GOLD DEEP IMPRESSION Embossing Enamel

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Maja Design - Denim & Girls 12x12 Collection

Graphic 45 - Place in Time Collection - Deluxe Collector's Edition - 12 x 12 Papercrafting Kit

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