Shaker Pocket Tag Tutorial | Pink and Main Day 13 Advent

Pink and Main Day 13 Advent Surprise: Creative Shaker Pockets with a Twist

Today’s Pink and Main Advent Calendar surprise for Day 13 was Shaker Pockets, and once again it was a super useful and versatile addition. These pockets are perfect for cards, tags, gift toppers, and so much more.

For today’s project, I decided to take my shaker pocket in a slightly non-traditional direction and turn it into a full shaker tag using the shaker covers themselves. This simple idea creates a fun interactive element that would be perfect for gifts.

Creating a Tone-on-Tone Shaker Background

I started by stamping light blue cardstock with Blue Raspberry ink using a snowflake stamp from the Snowflake Sayings stamp set. This gave me a soft tone-on-tone background that adds interest without overpowering the shaker elements.

Once the stamping was complete, I used the 3-inch square dies from Day 3 to cut the stamped panel into a perfect square for the inside of the shaker pocket.

Assembling the Shaker Pocket Tag

Next, I removed the protective cover from the shaker pocket and placed my stamped tone-on-tone panel inside. I sealed the pocket on three sides, leaving one side open to add the shaker elements.

I filled the pocket with clear shaker sequins, keeping the look clean and frosty to match the winter theme.

Before sealing the final edge, I added my tag string by securing it under the last flap of the shaker pocket. Since the entire tag is a shaker, there wasn’t anywhere to punch a hole afterward, so this step was important to plan ahead.

Finishing the Back of the Tag

Once the shaker pocket was fully sealed, I cut a second 3-inch square from white cardstock. I stamped a few additional snowflakes in the corner using the same ink and stamp set as before.

This panel was adhered to the back of the shaker tag to hide all the shaker pocket flaps and give the tag a clean, finished look.

Heat Embossed Sentiment for a Polished Finish

For the front of the tag, I stamped the sentiment “Warm Winter Wishes” from the Snowflake Sayings stamp set using Blue Raspberry ink. I then stamped over it again with clear embossing ink and applied clear embossing powder.

Using a pre-warmed heat tool, I melted the embossing powder. This technique is one of my favorites—using colored ink with clear embossing powder is a great way to perfectly match your project when you don’t have a coordinating embossing powder.

I used the Snowflake Sayings matching dies to cut out the sentiment and secured it to the bottom corner of the shaker tag with double-sided adhesive tape. Liquid adhesive works well too, but it takes much longer to dry on acetate shaker covers.

Final Thoughts on Shaker Tags

This shaker tag came together quickly and easily, but it is so much fun and makes any gift feel extra special. Shaker pockets are incredibly versatile, and this project shows just one way to stretch their use beyond cards.

Do you make handmade tags for your gifts? Have you ever tried creating a shaker tag?

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Supply List

Pink and Main Shaker Pockets (Day 13) (Sold Out)
Pink and Main Snowflake Sayings Stamp Set (Discontinued)
- Alternate – Winter Spotlight Sayings
Pink and Main Snowflake Sayings Coordinating Dies (Discontinued)
- Alternate – Winter Spotlight Sayings Dies
Pink and Main 3” Square Dies (Day 3) (Sold Out)
Blue Raspberry Ink
Clear Embossing Ink
Clear Embossing Powder
Light Blue Cardstock
White Cardstock
Clear Shaker Sequins
- Alternate – Diamond Confetti Sequins
EZ Tear 1/8″ Double-Sided Adhesive Tape
Heat Tool
Tag String

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