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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Cardstock: Concord & 9th – Sea Glass | Tidepool | Ballet Slipper | Nectar | Sweet Pea | Sprout | Black.
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 Bold Numbers SSS | SB |  Bold Color Mix Numbers SSS | SB |  Birthday Dinosaur SSS | SB |  Fresh Picked Labels and Tag SSS | SB |
 Fresh Picked Domes SSS | SB |  Satin Pastels Hot Foil SSS | SB |  Neenah Solar 110 AMZ | SSS |  Concord & 9th – Cardstock SSS |
 Foiling Paper 250gsm (100lb) 8.5″ X 11″ USA OTH |  Cupcake Sprinkles OTH |  Gelly Roll White Pens SSS |  Tweezers ALT | SSS |
 Perfect Picker ALT | SSS |  Sharpie Paint Pen OTH |  Scissors SSS |  Bone Folder Altenew ALT |
 Stampwheel 2.0 ALT | 9″ Fiskars Paper Trimmer AMZ | SSS |  Bigshot SSS | Bearly Art Glue AMZ | SSS |
 1/2″ Ultra Sticky Tape ALT | SSS |  Glue Tape ALT | SSS |  Foam Tape ALT | SSS |  Satin Masking Tape ALT |
Stay tuned I’ve bought a ton of these looks like everyone will get some sort of shaker card this Christmas!. Live your cute little guy and great use of the die cuts.
Aren’t they fabulous, and in every shape too!!! I can’t wait to see what you make Marie!
Absolutely adorable.
Yay! Thank you so much Stef!
Oh, Therese, that little dinosaur is the cutest thing ever!
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I know right, she makes me smile!
Total CUTENESS! That dino made me smile 😊
She’s totally sweet, I agree Vicki!
Super cute!!! Any kiddo would LOVE this card.
I agree… in fact I think I would like this card too (problem is that my numbers wouldn’t fit in the well lol.
Adorable! I love the addition of the number. Great card for a little!
I love this cute card. Do you have a video on how you used the products to make it? I’m confused on the bold colourmix numbers, the bold numbers and it mentions a press plate? Is that a stamping platform or something that needs purchasing to use the numbers? I’d love to see a video. I love your cards.
Yes, the Press Plate is a die made to use with the BetterPress (from Spellbinders). This is a fabulous machine which allows you to get a ‘letterpress’ look on your designs. One of the great things is that you can also ‘hot foil’ with these plates using a Hot Foil System which is what I did here in this video. I have a video playlist here showing what it is and how I use it https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXmF43PX8y57a5fCoaXl9vw6CcDq_6q8z&si=556EKPGol68dSjLo
This is the machine from Spellbinders, it works with most manual die cutting machines (this link is affiliate which means if you buy something I get a small commission at no extra cost to you) https://tinyurl.com/ybw5f55r
hope this helps explain, please let me know if you have any further questions. crafty hugs Therese
Brilliant, I saw this on your IG post with your beautiful black cat, so adorable your cat is. I admit loving shaker cards, and this one loveable design, its soft palette with uber cuteness. Perfect ! Hugs xx
It was such fun to put together, I’m so happy you like it Angellica!
This is just as cute as it can possibly be!
So glad you like it!
This is unbelievable sweet. Such gorgeous colours.
Cheers
Lisa
Thank you so much Lisa!
The cutest dinosaur ever!
Mwah!