Create Custom Shaker Cards with Chipboard from Creative Embellishments

When is a circle not JUST a circle?  When it becomes a cool shaker card. 

Inspired by the May challenge at Creative Embellishments.  

This month's challenge image is shown below.  

The rules are simple:  Be inspired by at least one element from the photo. Twist add something with wings to your project.... bird, butterfly, dragonfly, fairy, dragon etc

These cards featured today use the following chipboard elements;

 Creative Embellishments - Steampunk Timepieces (set of 3), 

Creative Embellishments -Fairies,  Creative Embellishments - Circle Shaker Set

In keeping with the dreamy imagery and jewel tones, I picked the purples and blues as my colors.  Creative Embellishments chipboard fairies will represent the winged twist requirement. 

Creative Embellishments released a new line of chipboard designs that cater to shaker makers...those of us who are addicted to making shaker cards.  The sets come with a pre-cut and perfectly sized acrylic piece to cover the shaker.  That's really important because the acrylic piece is the most critical and difficult part to create when making a shaker at home.  

So I ask again,  When is a circle not JUST a circle?  When it becomes a cool custom shaker card crafted using Creative Embellishments - Circle Shaker Set. 

Now the best part about this is that you can add any chipboard piece to decorate the circle and make a customized shaker. Just like the fairy that I added.  

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Creative Embellishments - Circle Shaker Set

Creative Embellishments - Shaker Sets

Creative Embellishments -Fairies

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The papers used are Graphic 45 - Fairie Dust collection - a perfect fit for my vision.  

Graphic 45 8 x 8 in. - Fairie Dust

Wondering what to use for shaker filler? 

OK so now you have your shaker card made and you are ready to fill it.  Don't sit at your crafty desk and look around for little bits.  You have easy options!  

I filled with sequins and crystals from Buttons Galore - Sparkletz.  They have an assortment of colors and bits for the perfect filler.  A second option is using wood veneer pieces from Creative Embellishments (I used these in the egg shaker card - keep scrolling down).  

Buttons Galore - Sparkletz - Sailor Sky (Shaker Card Fillers)

TIP:  Add your filler then use a good adhesive to seal the shaker with the pre-cut acrylic piece that comes in the kit.  I used Beacons 3-in-1glue because it dries clear and works well with a  variety of surfaces ( acrylics, plastics, wood, metal, fabric, canvas).

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Here is the second card created for the challenge.  I used the newly designed Steampunk Timepieces (set of 3) and topped with the chipboard Fairies.  

  

The treatments on the chipboard are really quite simple - acrylic paint and gold embossing powder.

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Prima - Finnabair - Art Alchemy - Acrylic Paint - Mermaid Teal

Prima - Finnabair - Art Alchemy - Acrylic Paint - Metallique - Crocus Fields

Journey Gold- Embossing Powder

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Thanks for stopping here today.  I appreciate your support.  

Where to Shop?
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Creative Embellishments - Circle Shaker Set

Creative Embellishments - Shaker Set

Creative Embellishments -Fairies

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Graphic 45 8 x 8 in. Paper Pad Fairie Dust

Buttons Galore - Sparkletz - Sailor Sky (Shaker Card Fillers)

Creative Embellishments - Steampunk Timepieces (set of 3)

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Prima - Finnabair - Art Alchemy - Acrylic Paint - Mermaid Teal

Prima - Finnabair - Art Alchemy - Acrylic Paint - Metallique - Crocus Fields

Journey Gold- Embossing Powder

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Creative Embellishments Challenge - March

Hello.  Welcome to March.  March is a long month for me due to the crazy anticipation of good weather - less cold and snow, more sun and warmth.   

I have a great idea to help make the long March month more enjoyable.  Consider playing along with the Creative Embellishments March Challenge.  

Below is the image from the challenge.  Let your imagination interpret this anyway it wants.  

Don’t forget you can add your challenge on  the Creative Embellishments  FB page  in the comments section.

These are the chipboard pieces I used on my cards.  

Mini Frames

Flourish Set 10

My first card...My inspiration is the large flower the lady is smelling.  Her flower is large and significant.  While I don't have a rose,  I have one significant flower.  

The chipboard below is part of the Mini Frames set.  

I added embossing power (Stampendous Frantage Aged Ivory) to the chipboard to keep it simple.  I must admit that I adore this particular embossing powder.  I've bought several bottles of this over the years.  

When embossing chipboard, it helps to have an easy embossing liquid applicator.  Embossing Stamp pads just don't make the cut here. I prefer dabber applicators for chipboard and other items that have a bigger area to cover. Consider Ranger Emboss It - Clear Embossing Dabber.  LOVE it on my chippies.  

The paper used is the new Graphic45 Fairie Dust Collection.  Just a gorgeous collection and absolutely perfect with that chipboard mini frame.

Next up- the lovely purple and teal combo card.  

The  Creative Embellishments Flourish Set 10 looks divine here, inked with green ink and dabbed with stickles.

Thanks for stopping by to visit.  

Where to shop? 

Shop for your Creative Embellishments chippies right here. 

Don’t forget you can add your challenge on  the Creative Embellishments  FB page  in the comments section.

Supplies :

Creative Embellishments Mini Frames

Creative Embellishments - Flourish Set 10

Graphic45 Fairie Dust Collection

Stampendous Frantage Aged Ivory Embossing Power

Ranger Emboss It - Clear Embossing Dabber