Floral Shaker Cards for Summer - Creative Embellishments and Buttons Galore

Floral Shaker Cards Straight From The Garden

I'm sharing shaker cards created for the August challenge at Creative Embellishments. These cards are blooming with the colors of a beautiful garden in August. 

Below is the image for the challenge.  Let the image inspire you to create any project you want but you must use a product from Creative Embellishments.  

 First Card  

I used some newly released designs to create my floral shaker.  Here are the chipboard pieces used on this card: 

********************************************************************************* Creative Embellishments -Circle Shaker - Chipboard Shaker Set     Creative Embellishments - Berries Creative Embellishments - Leaves Set 1 ********************************************************************************* I painted the chipboard with various layers of acrylic paint - starting with white/light ivory.  I prefer the white/ivory as a base coat when I want the final chipboard project to be lighter or pastel.   The stippled effect on the chipboard pieces was caused by  dabbing paint with a dry sea sponge.   The magic of a shaker card happens when the shaker mix is added.  With that in mind, I picked my Creative Embellishments chipboard and shaker mix from  28 Lilac Lane / Buttons Galore and More.  28 Lilac Lane WISTERIA HUES Sequin Mix PS600 My paper choice for this card is from Stamperia - Lilac Flowers.  It's a dreamy 12x12 floral collection with all the beautiful purple flowers and butterflies straight from the storybook garden.  Stamperia - Scrapbooking 12 x 12 Collection Pack - Lilac Flowers Second Card   I used some newly released designed to create the second floral shaker inspired by the August Challenge at Creative Embellishments.   I used 28 Lilac Lane's WISTERIA HUES Sequin Mix on this card as well.  It's just a gorgeous mix of greens and purples with the prefect touch of  rose pink.    Here are the chipboard and paper used on this second card. Creative Embellishments - Berry Sprigs Creative Embellishments Heart Shaker Set Graphic 45 BLOOM 8 x 8 Paper Pad 4501870 ********************************************************************************* Creative Embellishments - Berry Sprigs Creative Embellishments Heart Shaker Set Graphic 45 BLOOM 8 x 8 Paper Pad 4501870 Creative Embellishments - Berry Sprigs Creative Embellishments Heart Shaker Set Graphic 45 BLOOM 8 x 8 Paper Pad 4501870 Creative Embellishments - Berry Sprigs Creative Embellishments Heart Shaker Set Graphic 45 BLOOM 8 x 8 Paper Pad 4501870 Shop Here ******************************************************************** Creative Embellishments -Circle Shaker - Chipboard Shaker Set     Creative Embellishments - Berries Creative Embellishments - Leaves Set 1 ********************************************************************************* Creative Embellishments - Berry Sprigs Creative Embellishments Heart Shaker Set Graphic 45 BLOOM 8 x 8 Paper Pad 4501870 ********************************************************************************* Creative Embellishments - Berry Sprigs Creative Embellishments Heart Shaker Set Graphic 45 BLOOM 8 x 8 Paper Pad 4501870 Creative Embellishments -Circle Shaker - Chipboard Shaker Set     Creative Embellishments - Berries Creative Embellishments - Leaves Set 1 ********************************************************************************* Creative Embellishments -Circle Shaker - Chipboard Shaker Set     Creative Embellishments - Berries Creative Embellishments - Leaves Set 1 Creative Embellishments - Berry Sprigs Creative Embellishments Heart Shaker Set Graphic 45 BLOOM 8 x 8 Paper Pad 4501870 Creative Embellishments -Circle Shaker - Chipboard Shaker Set     Creative Embellishments - Berries Creative Embellishments - Leaves Set 1 ********************************************************************************* Creative Embellishments -Circle Shaker - Chipboard Shaker Set     Creative Embellishments - Berries Creative Embellishments - Leaves Set 1 Creative Embellishments - Berry Sprigs Creative Embellishments Heart Shaker Set Graphic 45 BLOOM 8 x 8 Paper Pad 4501870 Creative Embellishments -Circle Shaker - Chipboard Shaker Set     Creative Embellishments - Berries Creative Embellishments - Leaves Set 1

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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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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