Butterfly Shaker Card

Hi all! This week the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge is 'Spread Your Wings'. I just made this pretty shaker card for my friend, Michelle's, birthday, and I thought it would be perfect to share for this challenge.

I started by embossing some Prima paper with Eileen Hull's Honeycomb embossing folder, then sanding lightly to remove the top layer. The butterfly shakers were made by die cutting mat board with Tim Holtz's Mini Butterflies, then trimming around them. I layered two cuts to get the depth I wanted. Next, I cut the openings in the card front with the same dies, then covered them with clear acetate. I stamped text on a folded white card, then adhered the shaker cutouts. I filled them with glitter and adhered the card front over them.

I have to say, I haven't done many shaker cards, but I am a bit addicted to them after making this one! I am excited to try more shapes and cut outs. I love the little extra fun they bring to a card.

You can find the supplies I used at Sizzix, Simon Says Stamp, and Amazon via the links below.

Sizzix Honeycomb Embossing Folder Eileen Hull Romance Flower Tim Holtz Sizzix Die MINI BUTTERFLIES Movers & Shapers Alterations 657209 Tim Holtz Sizzix CELEBRATION WORDS SCRIPT Thinlits Die 660223 RESERVE Tim Holtz Idea-ology ROSE Design Tape Paperie TH93354 idea-ology Tissue Tape - Symphony idea-ology Heirloom Roses Elizabeth Craft Designs DOUBLE SIDED TAPE ROLL 6 Inch Clear Adhesive 020512 Ribbon Connections Rayon Seam Binding, Natural by Ribbon Connections

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Steampunk Birthday

Hi all! Today I'm sharing a tutorial for this cool steampunk birthday card over on the Elizabeth Craft Designs Blog.

I used Karen Burniston's Oval Pull Card die as a base, then added a steampunk hot air balloon that slides as you open the card, revealing a message stamped on a cork tag.

I know a lot of you struggle with masculine cards, so hopefully this will inspire you in your own creations! You can find the supplies I used at Elizabeth Craft Designs and Simon Says Stamp via the links below.

Karen Burniston Clock and Gears Die Set Hot Air Balloon Oval Pull Card Karen Burniston Tags Pivot Die Set Clear Stamps - Steampunk Silver Metallic Shimmer Sheetz Gold Metallic Shimmer Sheetz Ranger Inkssentials 8.5 X 11 MANILA CARDSTOCK Surfaces ISM28246 Tim Holtz Idea-ology TISSUE TAPE ELEMENTS Washi TH93068 Tim Holtz Idea-ology 24 METAL GAME SPINNERS with Brads TH92717 Tim Holtz Idea-ology Metal Word Bands OBSERVATIONS TH93084 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad WILD HONEY Ranger TIM27201 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad FADED JEANS Ranger TIM21452 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad EVERGREEN BOUGH Ranger Winter TIM32854 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad BRUSHED CORDUROY Ranger TIM21421 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad RUSTY HINGE Ranger TIM27157

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Thanks so much for stopping by today. Have a great week!

I'm entering my card into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Be Square