Shaking it up With Die Cuts?

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Did you know that you can ‘shake’ die cuts? Yes, it’s time for one more interactive card and this one has cuteness overload!


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What do children want in a card? Bright, fun and something that moves , it’s simple really! But why not take it up a notch and add something ‘bigger’ that moves? And today, I used a die cut number to shake things up!

These ‘big’ windows are perfect to shake things up to the next level. There is plenty of space both inside and with the depth of the window for a die cut image AND shaker bits. And, of course they are made to fit perfectly with the co-ordinating nesting dies, so that makes them very easy to use.


PRO TIP: If you don’t have these pre made windows, you can get a similar result by creating a regular shaker window. Die cut the shape, use acetate to make your ‘window’ and make a ‘well’ with foam tape behind the window to hold your shaker bits. Then pop up the die cut panel on the front of the card.

And, to take it a step further, let’s personalise it, the kid’s love it! I have added a BIG number, which is hot foiled (yes, in a pretty pastel green). And to add to the ‘shake’ I layered the die cut number 3 times to make it sturdier… because I know that a 4 year old will certainly be testing this!

BONUS IDEA: Numbers are perfect, but you could also add their initial using a large die cut letter instead.


I hope you are inspired to shake something BIG! If you do, don’t forget to share them on social media with me, I’d love to see what you make!

Sending crafty hugs your way today,

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