Thinking of You Shaker Card by Janet

 

Gemini said

Spring is around the corner, and there is no better way to welcome the season of renewal than with a card that literally dances when you move it! Today, I’m sharing a festive, multi-window shaker card that combines delicate florals with some of the newest treasures from Art Impressions.

This project features the fun 6158 – Story Tile Template Die, which creates a beautiful "window pane" effect—perfect for showing off the new stamp images and for housing the spring-themed sequins.

To recreate this look, here are the key supplies:

Dies: 6158 – Story Tile Template Die

Stamps: 6179 – Cottage Charm Stamp Set

Paper: 6140 – White Cardstock Paper Pack, 6082 – Bible Journaling S1 Paper Pack (Floral), and silver metallic cardstock.

Essentials: Heat resistant acetate, 1/4" foam tape, Silver embossing powder, Watermark Ink, and pink sequins/glass drops.

I started by die-cutting the Story Tile Template from crisp white cardstock. This die is fantastic because it adds a delicate stitched detail to all six frames simultaneously. For the "glass," I trimmed a piece of heat-resistant acetate to fit perfectly behind the entire frame. Before sealing the windows, I took the "Thinking of You" sentiment and heat-embossed it in silver powder directly onto the acetate in the top-right window. This gives the sentiment a floating effect.

To give the shaker bits room to move, I layered two strips of 1/4" foam tape around the perimeter and the interior dividers. Tip: I added extra foam tape around the sentiment window specifically. This keeps that area clear of shaker bits so the message remains easy to read!

I made the card base using silver metallic paper for a hint of shimmer. For the background of the windows, I chose a stunning blue floral pattern from the Bible Journaling S1 Paper Pack. I piled my spring shaker bits onto the floral paper, peeled the backing from my foam tape, and pressed the frame down to seal those sparkly pieces inside.

The Cottage Charm set is full of whimsical imagery. I stamped, colored, and fussy-cut the fence, the vintage bicycle, and the birdbath. I layered four fence pieces across the bottom to create a grounded scene, then tucked the bicycle and the thirsty little bird into place. To tie everything together, I adhered pink flower sequins and pink glass drops directly onto the white frame for an extra pop of dimension.

The combination of the silver metallic base and the interactive shaker windows makes this card feel like a little celebration in an envelope. It's a perfect way to remind someone that they matter.

Thanks for joining me on the blog today. As always, find your favorite stamps, dies, papers, and accessories at the Ai Store!

Happy Crafting!

Janet - YouTube - Blog - Facebook - Instagram - Pinterest  

I Like to Move it, Move it!" Challenge #399 Week #2

 Hello Ai fans and welcome to week #2 of our

I Like to Move It, Move It! challenge!

We want to see your projects that have movement on them.

These can be sliders, shakers, wobbles, swiper cards, pop up cards etc. You name it! If something on your project moves, then it qualifies.

Last week, Dori was our featured artist. You can find all of the details about her card on her BLOG POST and be sure to watch the quick video clip of how her card moves!

Janet created this darling slider card using 5870 – Peeking Bunny Set.

I created two bee themed shaker cards.

Lynn has a fabulous get well shaker card. Visit her
BLOG POST to hear all about it and view her video tutorial.

Last but not least, Tasha created an adorable shaker as well.
 5504 – Happy Spring Set

We hope we've inspired you to "get moving" and create something for our challenge. You just may win a free stamp set!

✻ Please make a new card or handmade crafty creation. You can make any item you wish; this is not limited to cards! (unless specified)

✻ Limit two submissions per person. You will receive extra votes if you use Art Impressions stamps!

 ✻Please include your first name and last initial on your submission.

✻We love to comment on your entries, but keep in mind if you use a private group or a platform that you need to sign up for, we probably won't be able to.

✻ The Ai Challenge is open to everyone, international submissions are welcome!

✻ Include a link back to the Ai Blog or grab our button on the top right of our sidebar!

✻ Share the Ai love if you can, by clicking and commenting on your fellow crafters.

✻ Make sure to get your link up by the deadline to enter your creations.

✻ Good luck and happy stamping! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

I'm retired, go around! by Reneé Matarese

Hello Ai fans!
The current challenge at Art Impressions is Masculine Masterpieces.

I needed a retirement card for a female coworker which is how this card began. Once I made hers I thought that it would be really nice for a man as well. The colors worked well for men or women so I created this version for the challenge.

This guy is READY for retirement!

5406 – Mr. Set

I tried to convince him not to pack his black socks but he insisted.
At least he's not wearing them with sandals.

I hope you guys aren't getting sick of my shaker dome cards. I just can't get enough of them! I love interactive cards and these little shakers are so fun and easy to use.
5808 – 5pk Snow Globe Shaker Dome

The fun "cruise ready" lady and the accessories are from 4932 – Pack Your Bags Set.

The small happy retirement sentiment is from 5187 – Happy Trails Set.

I used the 5726 – Nested Circle Dies to cut the paper that went behind the cruise ship in the dome.

The fun sentiment on the front is from 5115 – Birthday Laugh Lines.

I will NEVER get sick of these domes and I have so many more ideas swirling in my head.

Stay tuned...

Shake it UP!! Challenge #371 Week 2

 Hello and welcome to week #2 of our

Shake it Up! challenge.


Show us your cards or craft projects with something that shakes.

Shaker cards, wobbles, whatever!

Last week Janet was our Featured Designer and she knocked it out of the park with this gorgeous green and gold St. Patrick's Day card.

5006-Sham-rock Set
5724-Nested Rectangle Dies

Now we're sharing the rest of our amazing Design Team's cards.

Lynn used Hot Air Balloon Set (5789)

Mini Birthday Sentiment Set (5866)

Birthday Sentiments Set (5735)

Slimline Dies Set (5463)

Flag Double Stitched Dies (5133)
Find her video tutorial HERE.

Tasha used:

5892 – Easter S2 Paper Pack

5504 – Happy Spring Set

Sharon used:

 

5869 Easter Bunny Puppet Set

5809 Decorative Journal Page 2

5797 Little Things Sentiment Set

Sharon's precious bunny is on a wobble so she shakes, shakes, shakes it UP!!

For my shaker card I used:

5870 – Peeking Bunny Set
5867 – Mini Easter Sentiments Set
5808 – 5pk Snow Globe Shaker Dome
5892 – Easter S2 Paper Pack
5838 – Fall Journal Paper Pack
5063 – Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies
5726 – Nested Circle Dies

Thank you to the Art Impressions Design Team for all of the inspiration you share each week!

We can't wait to see your projects shared for the chance to win a free stamp set.

Let's see how YOU shake it up!

✻ Please make a new card or handmade crafty creation. You can make any item you wish; this is not limited to cards!

✻ Limit two submissions per person. You will receive extra votes if you use Art Impressions stamps!

 ✻Please include your first name and last initial on your submission.

✻We love to comment on your entries, but keep in mind if you use a private group or a platform that you need to sign up for, we probably won't be able to.

✻ The Ai Challenge is open to everyone, international submissions are welcome!

✻ Include a link back to the Ai Blog or grab our button on the top right of our sidebar!

✻ Share the Ai love if you can, by clicking and commenting on your fellow crafters.

✻ Make sure to get your link up by the deadline to enter your creations.

✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Birthday Shaker Card by Janet Axtman

 

Hello Ai Fans. I'm a lover of interactive cards. One of the most common of these is the shaker card. I had a great time coloring up a few of the Holiday Mansion Birthday Set images. As with all Ai accessory sets, this one can be used by itself, with the Holiday Mansion set or in addition to another set. 

I know a lot of people aren't big fans of clowns and I am in that camp. But really, how can anyone look at this clown and be scared by him? He's so sweet and he's bringing you a party in a card with the banners, balloons and present! Combined with some cheerful confetti shaker mix, this card will bring a smile to anyone's face.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Check out all the Holiday Mansion sets available and all the new Watercolor Journal sets in the store. It's so much fun to check everything out!

Wishing you a very crafty weekend!

Janet - YouTube - Blog - Facebook - Instagram - Pinterest 

🌷NEW RELEASE🌷 Easter Doorway by Janet

 
Hello everyone! I hope you're excited as everyone on the Design Team is about the start of the new releases. This week the beautiful Front Porch Door and Front Porch accessories sets were released. There are so many creative ways to use the sets together to create a gorgeous doorway scene. 

Today I have a card I made combining the 5512-Front Porch Door Set with the 5488-Front Porch Easter Set. The key to successful layered image like this is to use a technique that combines stamping and masking. After stamping the images in the front of the scene, mask the front images to stamp the next layer and continue this process until all your images are in place. I colored the Easter doorway with Copic markers. The color list can be found at the bottom of this post.

After coloring, I created a frameless shaker piece using some Easter themed shaker bits. Frameless shaker cards are easy and quick to make and keep the card relatively flat. This means it mails more easily than a card that has dimension from foam tape. I made mine by securing a piece of non-glare plastic from a page protector around the image. Once done, the shaker was layered on top of a gold metallic mat and then secured on a square card base. I love how it has lots of movement without the extra bulk that most interactive cards require. 

COPIC MARKERS USED

C0, C1, C3, C5, C7, 100

R32, R35, R37, R39

BG15, BG45, BG72, BG78

YG61, YG63, YG67

Y13, Y15, Y17

E23, E25, E29

Thanks for joining me today to take a look at the new Front Porch Door stamp series. I think this is going to be a fan favorite!

Happy Creating!

Janet - YouTube - Blog - Facebook - Instagram - Pinterest 

Two Ways to Copic Color a Cat and Shaker Element Tips - Loveable Animals Set by Janet Axtman

Happy Saturday Ai fans! Today on the blog I've combined two of my favorite things - shaker windows and a loveable kitty. This little cutie is one of four animals in the Loveable Animals set. It comes with accessories for the animals to hold and several sentiments. Each animal die cuts open the arms so that they can hold a package, a piece of paper, a cupcake and more. 

This kitty was Copic colored. The colors can be found at the end of this post. In the video for this card, I show you how to make a simple cat with some basic shading as well as how to take it up a notch and add his stripes. I'll also give you a few tips on how to make the window frame for a shaker and on placing a shaker element on a card base. The full tutorial is below:

Copic Colors Used:

Cat: CO, C1, C3, C5, R20, Colorless Blender

Flower: Y13, Y17, YG03, G24, BV04, BV00

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a great weekend!

Happy Creating!

Janet - YouTube - Blog - Facebook - Instagram - Pinterest