Hello and welcome to the final week of Christmas in July! I had to postpone my video for a couple of other crafty projects last week but I’m glad that I was able to squeak this one in before August! 😉
You can find the previous week’s videos here, here, and here and make sure to read the giveaway info at the bottom of the page to make sure you’ve followed all the instructions in order to be eligible to win!
I wanted to finish up this series with a sparkly and glitter shaker because, of course, they are still my absolute favorite card to create!
You can watch today’s video below or in HD at my YouTube channel!
This card looks a lot more complicated than it actually is thanks to a clever die from Lil’ Inker Designs and A LOT of foam mounting tape! And before I forget, the All About Ampersand stamp set and dies are currently on sale at Lil’ Inker Designs! 😉 To start I die-cut the All About Ampersand die from red cardstock and the Center Point Chevron die from white cardstock. I turned them over and applied score tape to the red cardstock before adhering the white cardstock to the back. Then I added ATG adhesive to the white cardstock and adhered a piece of acetate to it. Next I applied a double-layer of foam mounting tape to the each line of the chevron die. The Center Point Chevron has a thinner outer border so using the All About Ampersand as the frame made it easier to apply foam mounting tape to the outer edge. Once all the foam tape was down I filled the shaker windows with a variety of seed beads and sequins. I sealed the back of the shaker and then adhered it to a white card base.
To finish the sentiment I stamped the words ‘merry’ and ‘bright’ from the All About Ampersand set onto white cardstock with red poppy ink from Papertrey Ink. I fussy cut the labels and adhered them to the front of the card. I wanted the shaker bits to really be the focus of the card so I kept the sentiment simple and let the shaker shine!
I love how all those sparkly bits look like a fancy beaded dress or a Christmas ornament. And it definitely makes a statement!
P.S. Fun fact, the music on my video today is performed by yours truly on my harp! This month I’ll be using tracks off of my solo Christmas album on my holiday card tutorial videos and I hope you enjoy them! ?
To help get you in the holiday spirit I have a crafty package of a few supplies that I’ve used to create each card this month. The total contents of the package will be a surprise for the recipient but is valued over $45! To enter leave a comment on each of my Christmas in July posts and this week, let me know how many holiday cards you plan to send this year (or how many general happy mail cards you’d like to send this year if you don’t celebrate Christmas!) ? US and international entries welcome!
Thanks so much for stopping by and have a fabulous day!
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Beautiful card. Great design and colors. I usually send out 40 cards. They’ll be photo cards since we have a new little addition.
What a spectacular and unique card design!! The all white color scheme makes it elegant and the shaker aspect makes it fun. I generally make and send out about 40 cards every Christmas and I’m hoping to get them made early this year so I can actually send them out on time! We shall see…
What a great way to use that ampersand! Last year, I participated in a card exchange and I am hoping to do it again. I want to send out at least 25 Christmas cards this year.
What a gorgeous card Jessica….Red, white and silver is my favorite Christmas color combo and the colors that I use to decorate. Their are 62 families on my Christmas list this year and so far I only have 15 cards made….I need to get busy! Thanks for all the inspiration this month. Your videos are lovely.
Spectacular ! Love the idea of decorating the panel adding different varieties of sequins, beads! Enjoyed your video! I also enjoyed making shaker cards!
This year I want to send more than 30 New Year cards! Some are my Christian friends too, so will make 10-12 cards for Christmas too!
Great shaker card. Thanks for sharing your video showing how it isn’t as difficult as it looks. I may attempt it. I send about 15 cards during Christmas time. If time permits, I’ll send more.
This card is so beautiful it looks like a piece of jewelry! I’ve never even made a shaker card, especially one like this. I usually send photo cards at Christmas and make about 15 handmade ones for crafting friends.
Quite a festive Christmas card! It’s been a long time since I’ve made a shaker so your video was helpful!! I make between 12-15 but with the Misti that may change this year!!
Such a beautiful and fun card!!! Since meeting new friends on IG…I’ll be making close to 50 cards. I guess I better get started. Lol!!!
So sparkly and festive,? I love how you used different sequins and beads, that adds more interest to the shaker!! I will probably send out over 50 cards this year, I better start working on them ????❤️
What a darling shaker card!! I plan on making about 40 and I have already made 6.
Stunning card! Loved all the music on your videos. How special that it was yours! I make around 25 Christmas cards. Only mail a few. The rest are hand delivered to my neighbors here in the senior center.
Your cards are so fabulous! I loved this Christmas in July series…I’ve been dying to get started on Christmas cards. I have no idea how many I will send out but I have lots of plans for individual cards. I’m going to try to make some for other people to send out too 🙂
What a pretty card! I love all the sparkle 🙂 I will probable be sending about 30 cards this year. I really enjoyed your Christmas in July series! Thank you for the chance to win 🙂
Oh wow Jess!!! Your glitter shaker card is absolutely fantastic!!! I love the bright colours!!! So festive and perfect for sending warm wishes!!! I’m planning to send out about 20. Thank you for this amazing chance to win! And thank you for inspiration!!! <3
Great card! The shaker is fabulous! So Pretty!
Awesome shaker card!
Minimum of 20 christmas cards is in plan this year:-)
I love shakers and I love this one; very pretty & sparkly! I plan to make about 15 cards, which is my usual for the holiday.
i really do intend to start early on holiday cards this year… but we’ll see if i stick to that or not! HA!
Oh wow!!! Somehow I totally missed this card! It’s STUNNING!! Love the red and hite combo with a hint of silver! And all the sparkle! ????
Shaker cards are the best! Add sparkle and an ampersand and I’m in! So modern and fun…love your style! We usually send out about 35 Christmas cards each year. It’s been narrowed down over the years as I imagine many have done the same. It’s always special to receive them!
Absolutely GORGEOUS and ELEGANT shaker card. Love the big Amperstand.
Stunning design! Love this so much! I’ll be sending a couple dozen cards. ? I’m a slow crafter.
I really need to get cracking on my Christmas cards! You are so with it! Love this combination of dies and the way you did the shaker, so fun!
Love shaker cards and this one is great.