Hi All!
I’m not really big into shakers, but this set of beads combined with the May challenge made me want to make one. The beads are tiny, so you don’t need to worry about them having enough room under the window sheet. And, using the craft foam really makes it easier, rather than trying to use several pieces of foam tape. The foam I used is 2mm thick, but I think 3mm would be even better.
Here is a close-up of the beads:
And here is a close-up of the bear coloring:
So far, I have received about 75 cards! Wow, they keep coming and I love it! I am so humbled by the kindness shown by so many people – from the efforts that went into the cards to the sweet messages you wrote inside. It’s just absolutely wonderful to be connected to so many good people. How special the kids will feel!
Enjoy the video!
Supplies:
To purchase at Ellen Hutson, click the EH link. To purchase at Simon Says Stamp, click the SSS link.
Copic colors used: E57, E55, E53, E51
 Bear Necessities |
 Heart Duet Dies |
 Happy Pandas EH|SSS |
 Shaker Shack Beads |
 Copic Sketch Markers EH|DB |
 Window Sheets |
 Linen Thread |
 Memento Black Ink EH|SSS |
 Hero Hues Black EH|SSS |
 Real Red Ink |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 Real Red Cardstock |
 Thin Paper Tape |
 Paper Piercer |
 Sizzix Big Shot EH|SSS |
 Magnetic Platform EH|SSS |
 Tombow Mono Multi Glue EH|SSS |
 Glue Pen |
 Micro Glue Dots EH|SSS |
Connie
Hi Darlene! I’ve never been a big fan of shaker cards either. They seemed terribly fiddily to do. But this one looks quite doable. And it turned out to be quite cute as well.
ben9903
This is adorable!! I also liked how you adhered your foam to your card base first. That’s always my biggest issue is trying to align everything. I’m going to try your way. Thanks for sharing with us!!
Jan
Love love love your shaker card Darlene! I have problems sometimes with the beads sticking to the foam even when using the embossing powder tool. Who wouldn’t love to receive this card!
Caly
LOVE this card and how the bear is tucked into a heart So cute, Darlene!
Marie
Wow this card is so cute! I love the shaker techniques too! It’s a bummer that Stampin’ Up! is retiring the two way glue pen, we’ll have to find a replacement! 😉
Carol Mac
Hi Darlene, where did you get your fun foam? I don’t see it in the list of supplies. I would like to get just white….
Andrea
I don’t know what stores you have in your area, but if you have a Hobby Lobby or Michael’s nearby, they carry the foam. It’s generally in the kid’s crafts section, like with felt, beads, & such. You can also get it at Simon Says Stamp: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/9-x-12-WHITE-FUN-FOAM-12-Pack-118711-118711FF?currency=USD, but I think with the shipping it is pretty costly there. I’d recommend any big box store that carries kid’s crafting supplies. HTH! ~ Andrea
Carol Mac
ok thanks, I tried Walmart but they don’t sell white foam by itself, only with a large pack of colors. Did you say that you didn’t care for the peel and stick craft foam? someone said that, but can’t remember who or why they didn’t like it.
Darlene DeVries
I think the peel and stick would work great – I don’t have it.
Darlene DeVries
Hi Carol. I didn’t include it in the supply list because everything I saw online was in major bulk. That’s why I recommended going to the craft store. In addition to Andrea’s link, you can search for Darice foamies. I think that’s the actual brand I have (the tag has since fallen off).
Sandy Joe
I like that 1 Darlene. It has a clean look. I was wondering about the process of design. How did that work for you. And how long did it take. For me that seems to end the longest and hardest part.
Excellent card ?
Darlene DeVries
Hi Sandy. I totally agree with you about design – it’s definitely the longest and hardest part. I can spend anywhere from 30 minutes (on a very good day!) to 8 hours (when I’m not having a very creative day – or days) designing a card. I did a video about card design if you want to check it out here: https://livelovecards.com/card-design-101/
Lesley S
Looking for replacement to the Stampin Up Two-Way Glue Pen? Zig Kuretake make them. I’ve found them at Michaels, and they’re also available online at Simon Says Stamp and Ellen Hutson.
Bertie
Thank you. This is much easier than the way that I tried to make a shaker card. Love the card.
mary w
Great shaker card!
Sisaleegirl
Hi Darlene,
This card is so adorable. I am going to try this tomorrow when I am in my cottage creating…. thank you for such inspiring ideas and techniques. 🙂
Carol
venndj
Very cute! I do love a shaker card and always like seeing another way to put one together. ??
Jenny Chilton
Darlene I LOVE LOVE LOVE this card. It’s so gorgeous and like you said quick and easy to make. Love the little beads. I also love how you used the foam behind the card. It makes it so much easier and no sticky mounts for beads to stick to. Thank you once again for sharing.
Glenismaree
Darlene, I have never made a shaker card. They have never been a favourite of mine but I am going to go look for supplies and give this card a go. I love it!!!! So cute.
Patti
Wow. Darlene-I could watch you make cards for hours. This is so adorable. Have you ever made a shaker card for a man? If so, would you share it? Thanks again for a sweet card. You are so, so talented.
Darlene DeVries
Thanks Patti! Actually, the only other shaker I’ve made is a tag HERE. You could adapt this design to use regular balloon dies and leave off the heart and bear. I think just some shaker balloons in maybe black, blue, and silver would be a good masculine look.
handistamp
You did a VERY GOOD job explaining steps to the shaker card, and this card is adorable – trying to resist buying all the stuff to make it now! Great job! I have never thought of using liquid glue for putting the shaker together – thanks!
Jeanne
This card is extraordinary! Using the fun foam makes it so professional looking…….lol. Oh, and as soon as I saw that Stampin Up was no longer carrying the two way glue pen I thought, “Oh no, what is Darlene going to do? I know she loves that stuff!”
Love the card. Gotta try it.
Suzanne
Such a fun shaker card, Darlene!! I love it!! It may just have encouraged me to make my first one!!
Gigi Maggio
What a great shaker card. Very easy to follow your instructions. Love your work Darlene!