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Pink and Main Day 15 Sequins Shaker Card Tutorial

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Pink and Main Day 15 Sequins Shaker Card Tutorial

Pink and Main Advent Day 15 – Pastel Sequins Shaker Card Inspiration

Day 15 of the Pink and Main Advent Calendar brought a fun and sparkly surprise with two beautiful sequin mixes. One mix featured soft pastel tones while the other leaned warmer in color. I chose the pastel sequins to create a light, cheerful shaker card that highlights both color and dimension.

Day 15 Advent Surprise: Sequins

Inside the Day 15 envelope were two coordinating sequin mixes. The pastel mix immediately caught my eye and felt like the perfect choice for a delicate shaker card design. The soft colors pair beautifully with floral imagery and add movement without overwhelming the card.

Stamping and Coloring the Focal Image

For the main focal point, I used the Pink and Main Day 12 rose stamp and sentiment. Both were stamped onto white cardstock using black ink, followed by clear embossing ink. I then heat embossed everything with clear embossing powder to add subtle shine and definition.

The image was colored using Olo markers.

  • Petals: R 5.1 and R 5.3
  • Leaves: G 5.1 and G 5.3

This color combination worked perfectly with the pastel shaker sequins and kept the overall look soft and cohesive.

Creating the Oval Shaker Frame

To frame the sentiment and create the shaker window, I used three nested oval dies, each slightly larger than the next.

  • The top layer was light pink cardstock cut to 4.25 x 5.5 inches.
  • The largest oval was die cut directly from the center.
  • Two additional layers were cut from white cardstock, each with a centered oval opening.

I stacked the layers, so the largest oval opening was on top and the smallest on the bottom. After carefully aligning them, I adhered the layers together and trimmed any excess cardstock, so all edges lined up perfectly. This created a clean, dimensional frame around the shaker window.

TIP: Since this card includes multiple layers, I used a lighter-weight cardstock for the two white oval layers and the image panel. This helps keep the card from becoming too bulky while still maintaining dimension.

Lining Up the Image

Before assembling the shaker, I made sure the stamped image would align perfectly behind the oval window.

Using the acetate window as a guide, I positioned the image and secured it with removable tape on three sides. I trimmed the exposed edge, then rotated the tape placement and repeated the process. This step ensured precise alignment later when sealing the shaker.

Building the Shaker

Next, I adhered acetate to the back of the oval frame, making it a fourth layer. I used a combination of liquid adhesive and double-sided tape. The tape provides instant hold while the liquid adhesive adds long-term stability.

To create the shaker walls, I added foam tape to the back, making sure:

  • The foam tape did not extend into the visible oval opening
  • There were no gaps where sequins could escape

Adding the Sequins and Sealing the Shaker

With the foam tape in place, I positioned the oval frame foam-side up in the corner of my scoreboard. This made it easy to contain the sequins while filling the shaker.

Once the pastel sequins were added, I sealed the shaker by adhering the prepared image panel to the back. Because the image was already trimmed and aligned earlier, this step was quick and stress-free.

An alternate method is to center the image ahead of time, create a removable tape hinge, add the sequins, and then flip the image into place to seal everything.

Final Assembly and Finishing Touches

The last step was adhering the completed shaker panel to a card base. With that, the card was finished.

I hope you enjoyed today’s project. Do you love making shaker cards? Tell me below.

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