Dream Catcher Shaker Cards

 Hello crafty friends. Today I am sharing some colorful shaker cards made by transforming Creative Embellishments chipboard Dream Catcher pieces into shakers.

The dreamcatcher is a protective talisman that is used to protect people from nightmares and bad dreams. The charm was usually used for young children and hung above their cradles or beds. My youngest son used to love to sleep with his dreamcatcher over his bed.  

Here are the images of the chipboard pieces used today: Creative Embellishments Dream Catcher 1 - chipboard and Creative Embellishments ATC Coin Rings with acrylic sheets

 

 

The Dream Catcher 1 - chipboard pieces were quite easy to turn into shakers because the ATC Coin Rings fit perfectly. 

I painted all the pieces with acrylic paint, then inked the feathers with various Distress Inks (Crackling Campfire , Picked Raspberry, Squeezed Lemonade) to match the Little Birdie  patterned paper.  Once dry, I assembled the layers of the shaker and filled with shaker mix from Buttons Galore. Scroll down for more information on the shaker mix used.    

The first card has the dream catcher as the top layer over the rings.  I added foam under the feathers to provide extra support for the chipboard pieces. 

Shaker Mixes Used Today

I always say a fun shaker card needs fabulous shaker mix.  The mix helped create the magic of the shaker.  I believe Buttons Galore has the very best selection of shaker mixes with so many varieties to adore.  Today's selections are from the Doo Dadz collection and from the Shaker Mix Cube collection.  

The first card comes to life with Buttons Galore's Shaker Mix in a Cube- Spring Blooms.

The Cube mixes have an assortment of buttons, sequins, beads, and gems - perfect for inside a shaker project and as an embellishment around the card.  In the image above, the finishing accent pieces on the card areclear sequins from the mix.   

The second card today is filled with Buttons Galore's Marmalade Doo Dadz.

What are Doo Dadz?  Buttons Galore says it best,

  "Art & Crafts most unique embellishments! Sparkling iridescent flat back gems and rhinestones for crafting make up this colorful collection of shimmering iridescent embellishments." 

Here is the second card.  The dream catcher is the base layer lying flat on the paper.  No need for foam under the chipboard feathers.  The ATC rings layers are added on top.  The feathers are also accented with Doo Dadz.  Because the gems have a flat side they are easy to glue to projects for a touch of  shimmery glam.  

The papers used today are from Little Birdie Boho Dreams 12x12 Scrapbook paper

May your dreams be wonderful and colorful. 

Thanks for stopping here today.  Happy Crafting.

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Creative Embellishments ATC Coin Rings with acrylic sheets

Creative Embellishments Dream Catcher 1 - chipboard

Buttons Galore  Shaker Mix in a Cube- Spring Blooms Ll547

Buttons Galore and More - Doo Dadz - Marmalade DD108	Little Birdie Boho Dreams 12x12 Scrapbook paper	Picket Fence Studios Life Changing Blender Brush Set Tools
Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Squeezed Lemonade	Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Crackling Campfire	Picked Raspberry Distress Ink Pad - Tim Holtz

Floral Butterfly Slimline Cards

 Hi friends.  Today I'm here with splashes of cheery Spring color and beautiful butterflies.  Snow is melting, flowers are blooming, Easter is here bringing a sense of hope and joy. These are the reasons I decided to create some colorful spring cards combining Spellbinders dies and Creative Embellishments butterfly chipboard.  

The cards today feature Creative Embellishments fabulous chipboard Flourish Butterflies .  

The chipboard butterflies are painted with creamy white colored acrylic paint.  Super simple.  Once the paint is dry, I inked the edges with Distress inks for added definition and outlined the edges with Crystal Stickles glitter glue.  Yeah I still have a love affair with Stickles.

The beautiful border dies are from Spellbinders Large Die of the Month Membership for April.  They are smartly designed for the versatility of creating slimline cards which are so popular right now, or traditional sized cards.  These are also great for borders on layouts and other projects.  

Here is my second happy card.   This butterfly flutters in a sea of pastel flowers.  The paper is from Little Birdie and the exquisite die cut borders are from Spellbinders.

These cards are great examples showing the chipboard doesn't need to have super fancy treatments.  The Flourish Butterflies designs are elegant and delicate all on their own.

Thank you for stopping here.  I wish you a Happy Easter full of joy and crafty love.

As always, the monthly dies included in Spellbinders Die of the Month clubs are exclusive to Spellbinders and cannot be found any where else.  

Thanks so much for stopping here.  May your Easter season be filled with joy.  

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Spellbinders Large Die of the Month Membership

Creative Embellishments Flourish Butterflies

Spellbinders Tool 'n One

Spring Peeps - Spring Easter Interactive Cards - Spellbinders Large Die of the Month

Spring Easter Peeps Cards - Spellbinders Large Die of the Month

Tine to start celebrating Spring with Spellbinders Large Die of the Month

 for March 2021.  I am looking forward to the sunny warmth of spring and Spellbinders has brought me one step closer.  

Here is an image of the entire set: 

 

My paper choice today is Little Birdie Watercolor Floral Ballet 12x12  for it's beautiful florals and spring pastels that helped inspire the critters crafted from Spellbinders Large Die of the Month.   

Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System and Essentials

The cards today have some special touches of lavender foil added by using the Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System and Oval Glimmer Plates.   

Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Lavender Petal

Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System

Spellbinders Essential Duo Lines Glimmer Ovals Glimmer Hot Foil Plate from Glimmer Essentials

Remember,  Spellbinders monthly club dies are uniquely designed for Spellbinders and only found in their store.   

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Large Die of the Month Membership from: Spellbinders

Spellbinders Essential Duo Lines Glimmer Ovals Glimmer Hot Foil Plate from Glimmer Essentials Collection

Best Ever Craft Tape from: Spellbinders

Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Lavender Petal

Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System

Spellbinders Tool 'n One