I have taken another step on the ladder of card making, and this step is know as the Shaker Card Rung. Yes, after getting my hands on some recent sequin goodness from Pretty Pink Posh, I decided it was time to take the plunge. I know what you’re thinking: “But Cathy, how can someone who was goth in college make a turnaround in life to love shiny things?” All I can say is, stranger things have a happened.
I even laughed a few months back, seeing this bead tray on one of Jennifer McGuire’s videos thinking, “Well there’s one thing I’ll never need.”
Famous last words.
But look at all that room to grow!
I am in love with the finished card! I can’t stop shaking it (which apparently is the point of a shaker card!) That rainbow stenciled background was inspired by this video from card master Nichol Spohr.
While this card has a lot of steps, it’s actually pretty easy to create. Granted, I have no idea if the process I used to make the shaker is the way it’s done, but it worked for me!
The finished card size is 4.25 x 5.5. In the video, I said 4.5 x 5.5, probably because I was so geeked out at the shaker aspect, I lost my mind temporarily.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to annoy my husband with shaking noises. But honey, listen! It shakes!
SUPPLIES:
Leanne in Cali says
Oh my gosh, you are so awesome! Love, love, love this card. Thanks for your awesome video!!
Cathy Zielske says
Thanks, Leanne! This card is making me happy!
heidig says
Nice job – such a cute card!!
Cathy Zielske says
Thanks, Heidi!
Donna Aufdemberge says
Hey Cathy, which blue distress ink did you use? Thanks.
Cathy Zielske says
Oh, doh! Forgot to list it! Peacock Feathers! I will update that supply list!
Donna Aufdemberge says
Thank you!
MJ says
Love the video. Beautiful shaker. Thanks for sharing.
Kathy McConnell says
Great shakes! What growth we are witnessing! What talent! What reawakening of our own forgotten kicks (speaking for myself). Terrific card, and fun video, Cathy.
Cathy Zielske says
Had so much fun making it!
Dianne says
Rainbows, sequins, and bling? OH MY!!!! 😀 Who ARE you, Cathy Zielske? And when does the glitter eyeshadow make an appearance? LOL!!! I love how even though you’re branching out, your very clean style shines through. Way to rock it, lady!
Cathy Zielske says
Glitter eyeshadow? Lol! Never say never!
Regsina says
So funny to listen to you explain your process! Keepin’ it real. Congrats on your next rung.
Cathy Zielske says
Thank you! The ladder is tall! lol!
Mareike says
That card looks absolutely AH-MAY-ZING!!!!!! Wow!!! Now the hard decision of who to send it to starts (and figuring out who will appreciate and love it the most). *whispers* I probably would keep that one for myself! 😛
Cathy Zielske says
Ha! I know… part of me wants to keep it to always remember the First Shaker Card. 🙂
Connie says
Love the card…the video was helpful and very entertaining. Thanks for making it look so easy!
Lisa says
Love this. Tittle. 🙂 Tilde is used in the spanish language. I say this with love, not to correct. I like to spread the trivia. No reason I should keep this to myself.
Cathy Zielske says
Yes! The tittle! I should have looked it up before guessing! 🙂 Now I know!
Teresa Doyle says
Such a fun video to watch and a fabulous shaker Cathy. Well done!
Cathy Zielske says
Thanks, Teresa!
Milli D says
LOVE it! I could use some creative therapy in my life right now and videos like this get me excited about creating again. Thank you 🙂
Cathy Zielske says
Yay! This whole card thing has reignited my love of making stuff. So fun!
Linda Gorun says
I laughed during this whole video, but it was definitely laughing with you! You were so funny and real – loved your instructions, they were very easy to follow! It’s such a beautiful card. If this is your beginning work, can’t wait for your journey to continue. Congrats. (I’ve heard Laura Bassen call the dot over the “i” a tittle, I believe.)
Shell says
LOVE your card Cathy… but more than that I love the way you present it… fun instructions. Yep I’ve heard the dot above the ‘i’ is called a tittle too LOL
Kathleen says
What a fabulously happy card. Great card. Wonderful video.