Want to create the most magical butterfly shaker card ever? Let me show you TWO amazing ways to make this shaker card that will have everyone asking, “How did you make this?!” These interactive cards bring the beauty of butterflies to life with sparkle, movement, and gorgeous dimensional details.
Using the Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Butterflies collection, I’ll guide you through creating these show-stopping shaker cards step by step. The first method is incredibly beginner-friendly, using Clear Medium Envelopes (genius hack alert!), while the second method gives you even more creative possibilities. Either way, you’ll end up with a birthday card that’s guaranteed to be kept as a treasured keepsake!
Birthday Butterfly SHaker Card Video Tutorial
Ready to start creating? Watch my video tutorial below, where I’ll share all my favorite shaker card secrets, or follow the written instructions – whatever works best for you! Let’s get this birthday celebration card started!
Which method would you try first to make your birthday butterfly shaker card? Let me know.
Supplies You’ll Need:
- Beautiful Butterflies Bundle (includes stamp set, dies, and embossing folder) Item #164615
- Cardstock (white, colored, and acetate)
- Shaker elements (sequins, beads, or glitter)
- Foam adhesive strips
- Ink pads & blending tools
- Sentiment stamp
- Strong adhesive
- Embossing Buddy
- Clear Medium Envelopes
Step 1: Create the Background
Start by embossing a piece of cardstock or Designer Series Paper like the Beautiful Bokeh with the Beautiful Butterflies embossing folder. This will give your shaker card a gorgeous textured backdrop. If you want added dimension, lightly ink the raised areas with a blending tool to highlight the design.
Step 2: Die-Cut Your Window
Using the coordinating butterfly die, cut a window into the center of your embossed panel. This will be the shaker area. If desired, add extra ink blending or splatter effects for more depth and interest.
Step 3: Add the Acetate Window
Cut a piece of clear acetate slightly larger than your die-cut opening and adhere it to the back of your embossed panel using strong adhesive. This will create the front window of your shaker card.
Step 4: Create the Shaker Element
Apply foam adhesive strips around the cut-out window, ensuring there are no gaps for the shaker elements to escape. Add sequins, beads, or glitter to the shaker area. Then, carefully place a backing piece of cardstock over the foam adhesive to seal the shaker compartment.
Step 5: Assemble the Card
Attach the completed shaker panel to a card base using strong adhesive. Then, stamp and die-cut a butterfly from the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set and adhere it to the front of your card for added dimension.
Step 6: Finishing Touches
Stamp a sentiment on a small banner and attach it to your card. You can also embellish with additional die-cut butterflies, gems, or a touch of wink of Stella for extra sparkle!
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