Using your Alpha & Numeric dies to create a Patriotic shaker card by Lynn Dionne

Happy Wednesday Ai Fans!!!

Watch video tutorial here!!!

Let's create a fun Patriotic Shaker Card today! We will be using the brand-new Ai Large Letter Die Set (5910) and Ai Large Number Die Set (5911). These large dies are perfect for creating this style of card but would also be great on your scrapbook pages and journal pages!

This card goes along perfectly with the current Ai "ABC, 123" Blog Challenge which is to use your number, or letter dies to create a unique card or project!

We will begin by creating the shaker element for the card. To do this we will be using the Ai Journal Template Die Set (5543). We will grab the Scalloped Rectangle Die and the Window Frame Die. Let's die cut the Scalloped Rectangle from some pretty red cardstock and a Window Frame from some bluejay cardstock.

We can assemble these two together by adding some clear acetate. Next, we can add some 3D Foam Strips and then add our cute little "Firecracker" embellishments and use some sparkly cardstock for the background panel. I will give you all of the instructions and details for the assembly in today's video....it is quick and easy to do!

Now that the shaker element is complete, we can die cut a plaid panel for the front of the card using the Ai Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies (5063). Let's add this to a white card base!

Now we can die cut the letters to create the word "July" using some red and white striped cardstock. Let's also die cut the number "4" out of that same red cardstock we used earlier. We will also cut a few extras out of some white cardstock, glue them together, for added dimension and interest. Next, let's glue the letters into each of the window frame openings and add a pretty sparkly scalloped circle in the center of the card for our number.

By adding a few of the "firecracker" shaker bits to the front of the card we can bring the card together nicely!

Keep in mind that this card design would be great if you change out your papers and colors and die cut the word "baby", "hope", "love" or even a name! A date would also work well, such as, "2024" for a graduation, wedding date or birthday! Just have some fun!

Thank you so much for joining me today!   Have a fun and crafty day!!!

Ai Large Letter Die Set (5910)

Ai Large Number Die Set (5911)

Ai Journal Template Die Set (5543)

Ai Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies (5063)

Ai Valentine Paper Pack (5741)