Vintage Americana Shaker Cards with Western Flair

Hello crafty friends.  

Today my goal is to celebrate July 4th using products that are not necessarily patriotic...at first glance.  

 I'm here with some country Americana style cards for Independence Day featuring a variety of chipboard - both traditional chipboard pieces mixed with shakers sets from Creative Embellishments.  I've combined with Authentique paper collections that are definitely not patriotically themed however they work very successfully.

Let's get started.  Here are the chipboard pieces used on the cards today:

Creative Embellishments - Classic Pick Up Set

Creative Embellishments - Circle Shaker Set

Creative Embellishments - Boot Shaker

Creative Embellishments - Star Pieces

Creative Embellishments - Lacy Border

Creative Embellishments - Boot Shaker

Creative Embellishments - Circle Shaker Set

Creative Embellishments - Classic Pick Up Set

Creative Embellishments - Star Pieces

Creative Embellishments - Lacy Border

The boot shaker was fun to turn into a Western Americana piece by adding tiny patterned paper to the sections of the boot.  To do this, I used the detailed layer as the bottom glued to the base.  Typically, I'd use that detailed layer for the top, but in adding the patterned paper it no longer worked as a transparent shaker window.  

If you are wondering what the best glue is for assembling the chipboard shakers, I recommend something that has a strong bond, dries clear, is used on multiple surfaces, and has a fine tip for dispensing thin lines of glue.   I have a few brands I like.  

Nuvo - Deluxe Adhesive

The bunting at the top of the card was made using a sheet from Authentique Paper - Voyage Collection - 6 x 6 Paper Pad Bundle which has been folded accordion style, folded in the middle,  the ends glued together and fanned out. 

 After the bunting base was made , it was topped with Creative Embellishments - Lacy Border Chipboard set that has been inked dark brown and cut into sections to tuck under the bunting.

It makes for a very dramatic and vintage style bunting.  

I chose some unusual Authentique papers to create the cards. Authentique papers are super versatile and the cards I created show this quite perfectly.  I combined papers from two collections :  Authentique's Manly collection and Voyage collection.  I also combined the 12" x 12" sheets with the 6"patterns.  

Here are the papers used on my two cards today: 

Authentique Paper - Manly Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Eight	Authentique Paper - Manly Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Three	Authentique Paper - Manly Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Two
Authentique Paper - Manly Collection - 6 x 6 Paper Pad Bundle	Authentique Paper - Manly Collection - 12 x 12 Collection Kit	Authentique Paper - Manly Collection - 12 x 12 Paper Pad

Authentique Paper - Voyage Collection - 6 x 6 Paper Pad Bundle

Here is my second card.  This is also a shaker card but with an old vintage looking pickup truck as the focal piece.   I love the tiny star patterned papers from the 6x6 Voyage collection.  

The pickup, circle and decorative star pieces are from Creative Embellishments.  I think the chipboard accents help make the fabulous patterned paper pop.  

The chipboard treatment on the pickup was fun to make.  I used a variety of inks and paint markers to color the car (Fired Brick and Aged Mahogany) and blending brushes to color the reds in the truck.    Next I gave the truck accents of white, silver and black using a combination of products from sharpie markers to inks.  

The stars were embossed with gold embossing powder and backed with Authentique paper.

 

The sequin shaker mix used on both shaker cards is from Buttons Galore and More/ 28 Lilac Lane.  This mix is called:  Golden Sequin Mix in Cello Bag and is a beautiful vintage gold.  

Thank you for visiting.  Happy July 4th.  

Supplies Used: 

Authentique Paper - Manly Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Eight

Authentique Paper - Manly Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Three

Authentique Paper - Manly Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Two

Authentique Paper - Manly Collection - 6 x 6 Paper Pad Bundle

Authentique Paper - Manly Collection - 12 x 12 Collection Kit

Authentique Paper - Manly Collection - 12 x 12 Paper Pad

Authentique Paper - Voyage Collection - 6 x 6 Paper Pad Bundle

Creative Embellishments  Chipboard Shakers - Cowboy Boot Shaker, Circle Shaker

Creative Embellishments Chipboard - Star Border, Lacy Border, Classic Pickup

Buttons Galore Shaker Mix  - Golden Sequin Mix in Cello Bag

Ivory - Stampendous Aged Embossing Enamel .60oz

Brown Ink, Red ink, white ink

Gold Cording

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Creative Embellishments - Boot Shaker	Creative Embellishments - Circle Shaker Set	Creative Embellishments - Classic Pick Up Set
Authentique Paper - Manly Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Eight	Creative Embellishments - Star Pieces	Creative Embellishments - Lacy Border
Authentique Paper - Manly Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Three	Authentique Paper - Manly Collection - 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper - Two	Authentique Paper - Manly Collection - 6 x 6 Paper Pad Bundle
Authentique Paper - Manly Collection - 12 x 12 Collection Kit	Authentique Paper - Manly Collection - 12 x 12 Paper Pad	Authentique Paper - Voyage Collection - 6 x 6 Paper Pad Bundle
Ranger Ink - Basics Embossing Powder - Super Fine - Gold	Golden - 28 Lilac Lane Premium Sequins 20g - Buttons Galore	Nuvo - Deluxe Adhesive
Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Mini - Black Soot	Picket Fence Studios Life Changing Blender Brush Set Tools and Stencil Bundle	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads - Fired Brick
Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Mini - Aged Mahogany	Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Mini - Hickory Smoke	Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Mini Ink Blending Tool - Round

Unicorn Shaker Cards, Fairies and More

Hello crafty friends.  Today I'd like to share some cards made for the Creative Embellishments Monthly Challenge for June.  You still have plenty of time to "get in the game".  

Be inspired by the image below, grab some Creative Embellishments products, and spend some "you" time.  It's that easy.  Once your done, add your link to the Creative Embellishments blog post.  There are multiple ways to link projects.  The blog has all the details.  

 Well, there is a little twist that we like to toss in just for fun.   This month's twist?  Add lace to your project.  

Here are the chipboard pieces used on the cards featured today:  

The unicorn base was painted white and colored paper for the unicorn hair. 

The fairy and moon were embossed with gold.  

Nothing fancy - super easy.  

Creative Embellishments - Unicorn Shaker

Creative Embellishments - Chipboard Fairies Moon

I was inspired by the mystical fairy, and the way she is illuminated with a gold aura.  I added the gold tulle as my version of an aura.  It's also my take on the lace twist.  

She also is floating on a bed of bead and sequin shaker mix from Buttons Galore and More.  I thought they added fascinating texture to the card.  They are adhered with gel medium.  

Next is the fabulous Creative Embellishments - Unicorn Shaker.  This adorable design fits right in with the whole fantasy theme of the challenge image.   Once again, the shaker mix is from Buttons Galore.

I love the shakers from CE because each set comes with perfectly matching acrylic. 

 Have you seen CE's giant selection of shakers ?  They are captivating, fun and easy to make.    

  The Shaker Mix

The magic to any shaker is the shaker mix.  A fabulous shaker needs great mix which is why I love mixes from Buttons Galore. 

They have so many colors, options and choices loaded with traditional sequins, uniquely shaped sequins, beads, buttons, gems, crystals, and more.   

The shaker mix used on the unicorn card is  Buttons Galore Sequins in Cello Bags- Lilac Ps747  and the sequin mix accents on the fairy moon card are from Buttons Galore - Plum Fancy PS766 - a blend of unique sequins.   

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Buttons Galore Sequins in Cello Bags- Lilac Ps747

Buttons Galore - Plum Fancy PS766

My new favorite glue for assembling chipboard shaker cards is  Nuvo - Deluxe Adhesive because you can add the thinnest line of glue to each chipboard piece when building the walls of the shaker.  It's not runny or drippy and dries super clear.  I also don't have to panic if I have a little glue on the acrylic window.  Since it's crystal clear there is no worries.   

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Thanks for visiting.  Have a great start to your summer. 

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Creative Embellishments - Unicorn Shaker	Creative Embellishments - Chipboard Fairies Moon
Buttons Galore Sequins in Cello Bags- Lilac Ps747	Buttons Galore - Plum Fancy PS766	Nuvo - Deluxe Adhesive