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An Extra Jolly Holly-Jolly Christmas Card
by Sphoorti

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Hello, crafty friends! It’s Sphoorti here with a fun, festive shaker card featuring one of my favorite designs from Poppy Stamps. I couldn't resist using their gorgeous Layered Holly Branch craft die to create this cheerful holiday card! I decided to play around with colors and shapes to give the classic holly design a fresh twist, and I think it turned out super fun!

 

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A Festive and Colorful Shaker

Shaker cards are always such a fun way to add a little interactive magic to your creations, and for this card, I knew I wanted to incorporate some bold, vibrant colors. The Layered Holly Branch die makes for a beautiful background, and by adding seed beads behind the die-cut openings, I created a festive shaker element that's as fun to shake as it is to look at! The seed beads are in various holiday colors—red, green, purple, gold, and silver—giving the card an extra pop of cheer.

 

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Bold and Playful Color Scheme

For this design, I opted for a bold and playful color palette with jewel tones. The combination of rich reds, vibrant greens, and sparkling purples gives the card a modern take on the traditional holiday colors. I love how the colors work together, creating a festive vibe without being overly traditional. The addition of glossy black splatters around the holly leaves adds a touch of sophistication and gives the card that extra bit of flair!

 

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A Shaky Experience: The Struggle of Shaker Cards

Now, I’ll be honest—this card came with its own set of challenges. The process of double-layering the foam tape (to give the shaker some height), then carefully filling the skinny, detailed openings of the holly leaves with the seed beads, all without letting them mix together or stick to the foam tape, was *not* easy! It’s definitely a task for those with steady hands, which is not always my case. My hands tend to be a little shaky, so keeping everything in place while trying not to spill the beads was a bit of a juggling act! But despite the challenges, the end result was so worth it. If you're up for a fun challenge, a shaker card like this one will definitely keep you on your toes!

 

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Custom Sentiment

To complete the look, I used the "Merry" sentiment from Poppy Stamps’ script dies. I kept the sentiment black to contrast against the bright colors and to maintain a clean and modern aesthetic. The sleek and elegant design of the sentiment gives the card a polished finish that lets the shaker elements shine without overwhelming the design.

 

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Simple Techniques, Big Impact

This card is proof that sometimes the simplest techniques can create the most striking results! The process involved die-cutting the holly leaves, adding seed beads to form the shaker elements, and adding some splatter with black ink. It’s a quick and easy way to make a fun, interactive card that’s sure to bring joy to the recipient.

 

 

Would You Try It?

What do you think of this shaker card design? Are you a fan of holiday shaker cards, or do you prefer other types of interactive designs? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

Happy crafting!

 

Love,

Sphoorti

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A Holly Jolly Shaker Card!
by Sphoorti

 

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Hello, Poppy Peeps! It’s Sphoorti here, bringing you a festive and elegant holly-themed shaker card—because who doesn’t love a little interactive holiday magic?

 

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A Holly-Leaf Shaker with Extra Dimension

I used the 2537 Layered Holly Branch craft die to create this intricate, nature-inspired design. The delicate die-cut holly leaves form an organic shape, and instead of just layering them onto the card, I turned it into a shaker element by filling the cutout spaces with seed beads. This gives the illusion of softly falling snow behind the leaves—simple but so effective!

 

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Coloring the Leaves with Alcohol Inks


The leaves were die-cut from Neenah Solar White 110 lb cardstock, but I didn’t stop there—I colored them using alcohol inks to get that beautiful depth and variation in shades of green. The texture and details pop, making them look almost real!

 

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Glossy, Lifelike Berries (With Easy Substitutes!)


The holly berries were cut using a die from a set that has sadly been discontinued, but don’t worry—you can easily substitute them by cutting small circles from cardstock or even using flat sequins for a little extra shine! To give them that plump, juicy look, I coated them with Glossy Accents, making them stand out beautifully on the card.

 

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The Perfect Holiday Greeting (With a Twist!)


The "Happy Holidays" sentiment comes from the ST018 Holiday Wishes Foil Greetings White Tabs set, but I wanted it to blend seamlessly with the design. So, I inked over it with Distress Inks to soften the look and make it match the color scheme. Who says you can’t customize pre-printed elements?

 

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A Little Controlled Splatter for That Extra Touch


You might notice the golden specks around the holly leaves—that’s not just any splatter! I used a Sakura glue pen and coated them with Decofoil once dry to create a controlled splatter effect, adding an elegant shimmer without the mess of traditional paint splatters. The shine brings everything together, making the card feel even more festive and luxurious.

 

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Want to Make Your Own Shaker Card?


If you love this shaker effect, I’m linking to other dies that work great for creating shaker elements like this! Whether you want to do holiday foliage, geometric cutouts, or intricate patterns, there are plenty of die options that can help you achieve the same effect with a unique twist. Check them out and see what inspires you!

 

 


Would You Try It?


Do you love making shaker cards or working with alcohol inks? Let me know in the comments! Hope this card brings you some holly jolly inspiration!

Love,

Sphoorti

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Let's Celebrate
by Allison Frazier

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Hello, Poppystamps friends! I am excited to be back on the blog today sharing some products from the new Birthday Love Release. I have been loving patterned paper lately, so I thought I would pick some papers from the new Birthday Fun Paper Pack and make a shaker card. And what says birthday more than balloons?

I used the largest balloon from the new Brilliant Birthday Balloons set to cut an opening into a pink panel that is roughly 4" x 5". Because this balloon is pretty big, my overall card is larger than normal. I wanted to have a nice border of the fun confetti foiled paper around the shaker panel, so the overall size is 4.75" x 5.75". Once I cut the balloon opening into the pink panel, I adhered acetate to the back with double sided tape. I then added foam tape all around the opening to create a "well" for my shaker bits. I added some white and pink sequins into the well. For the back of my shaker panel, I chose some more foiled paper from the paper pack. This paper is white with gold foil stripes. It is not easy to see the shiny foil on these two papers in the main picture, but you can see it better in the picture below. 

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Once my shaker panel was enclosed, I adhered it to a slightly larger mint green panel and then adhered that to my card base, which I had already created with the confetti foil paper. I cut the Happy Birthday Poe Script from some gold metallic card stock and stacked the words onto two more layers that I had cut out of white card stock. I adhered the words over the balloon. I also stamped and heat embossed a sub sentiment with gold embossing powder. I love how the shape of the matching die in the Birthday Banners Set snuggled right under the swoop of the "R" in the main sentiment. For the balloon string, I cut one of the strings from the Brilliant Birthday Balloons set. I added a white bow that I created using a die from the Nordic Wreath and Bow set. 

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That is it for my card today. I hope it brings a smile to your face. Thanks so much for joining us today.

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CHALLENGE REMINDER: A GOLD GOLD SHAKER CARD!
by Patty Tanúz

Hola amigas!

You are invited to participate in our latest challenge: Midas Touch! 

This month we want you to add your own little touch of gold to your design! 

For this challenge, I decided to make a Shaker Card!!!! So gold, so festive!

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I love gold! I feel like this is going to be a spectacular challenge!

IMG_3506Your project can be for any occasion and it doesn't have to be a card.  Tags, page llayouts and home decor projects are also welcome  Just be sure to add a little gold and at least one Poppystamps image (stamp or die) on your project! 

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You must use a Poppystamps product to be the winner of the gift certificate. 

IMG_3508The winner (chosen at random) of this challenge will receive a $20 Gift Certificate to spend on their favorites from the store!

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Cathedral Christmas Shaker
by Michele K. Henderson

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Hello Friends,

Today I am sharing a popular card technique I never get tired of seeing, Shaker Cards! I used the beautiful new Arched Gothic Cathedral Window to create a very intricate looking window with dazzling sequins inside. Take a look!

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I started with a crisp white hard card stock base, as I usually do with most of the cards I create. They survive very well in the mail with only a thin protector piece on top if I'm using a lot of intricate embellishments. Then I cut a background panel out of a memory Box Paper Pack, PP 1024, Pointsettia Garland. I love the delicate pink and gold embossing on this paper. Poinsettias always remind me of services during the holiday season.

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I cut the Arched Gothic Cathedral Window in a shiny blue foil for the background die. The Arched Gothic Cathedral Window has two dies, which creates a pretty dimension to the window. I cut the first top piece in a hard card stock white, then cut the window piece again in craft foam, and stacked it all together. Now it's ready to start loading the sequins in the window sections.

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I cut the top piece in a pretty paper of white and gold foil marble. In the photo, the gold looks a little dark, but in person, it's pretty and shiny, and very elegant. I added the clear acetate panel for the window, and then finished it with the top marble paper. My little sequins, on shades of blue, pink, turquoise, and a few stars, have a lot of room to move around and make that wonderful shaker sound.

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I cut the Flock of Birds in white and the shiny blue foil paper, although in this photo they seem to have more of a purple tint, which looks nice with the Poinsettia Garland paper. These tiny birds are so unique they look great in every color! 

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Thank you so much for joining today!

Happy Holidays!

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Reach for the Stars
by Meghan Kennihan

Final_6Hi Crafty Friends,
I have a fun unicorn shaker card for you today featuring the Poppy Stamps Whittle Rainbow Unicorn Kit. This is to remind you to join the Poppy Stamps April Challenge: Cute Critters.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What would you name this nighttime unicorn?
A: Me? Starlight

I started my card by die cutting the unicorn out of white cardstock and glitter cardstock for her hair and tail. Then I used the same glitter cardstock to cut out a bunch of stars.

Final_5I splattered my background blue cardstock with Copic White Opaque Paint and Metallic Gold Paint. Then I used the Marzipan Alphabet Die set to cut out the word STARS and the moon die in the kit for the sky. I added foam tape to the back of my cardstock and mounted it on the base after filling it with star and moon sequin confetti.

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I finished my card with the Reach for sentiment banner and arranging the stars all around the sky.

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