Spellbinders | Snowflake Window Shaker Cards. Video + Blog Hop + Giveaway (Now Closed)

Spellbinders | Snowflake Window Shaker Cards by Yana Smakula. Video tutorial. Cards using Snowflake Snippets S5-301 dies. #cardmaking #shakercard #yanasmakula #spellbinders

Hello everyone and thank you so much for joining me today for Spellbinders December inspirational blog hop! More about the hop and giveaway below. Today I have several easy to make Holiday Snowflake Window Shaker Cards made with the help of Spellbinders dies.

I couldn’t decide which color sequins and beads I wanted to use for my shaker element so I ended up making a bunch of cards using different colors. All cards are absolutely identical, just the shaking bits are different.

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Spellbinders | Snowflake Window Shaker Cards by Yana Smakula. Video tutorial. Cards using Snowflake Snippets S5-301 dies. #cardmaking #shakercard #yanasmakula #spellbinders

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VIDEO TUTORIAL

As always, I filmed a video tutorial showing how to create this project from start to finish. I’m hoping you’ll enjoy it. Watch it below or on my Youtube channel.

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CARD DETAILS

I started working on my card by die-cutting the beautiful Snowflake Snippet die (I used the largest die from the set) in a white woodgrain cardstock panel cut to 4 1/4 x 5 1/2″, after cutting I ended up having a positive snowflake die cut (I set it aside to use for another project) and a negative panel with a window opening. I then used the woodgrain panel as a guide and die-cut identical square opening in my white A2 side folding card base.

Spellbinders | Snowflake Window Shaker Cards by Yana Smakula. Video tutorial. Cards using Snowflake Snippets S5-301 dies. #cardmaking #shakercard #yanasmakula #spellbinders

I recently got a question about die cutting wood grain textured cardstock. The question was – will the wood grain flatten if you run it through the machine? The answer is no, it will not flatter at all. If you use a shim it will flatten a bit, not too much, it will still be visible. If you cut it normally as you usually do with your dies you should have any problems with the woodgrain texture getting flattened and you can always use a small piece of this paper and test it in your machine just to be sure. All machines are slightly different, it didn’t flatten in mine.

Spellbinders | Snowflake Window Shaker Cards by Yana Smakula. Video tutorial. Cards using Snowflake Snippets S5-301 dies. #cardmaking #shakercard #yanasmakula #spellbinders

While I had my Platinum 6 die cutting machine out (I prefer to use my large Platinum and I always have it sitting on my desk off to the side, but because it doesn’t fit in my video frame I used a smaller machine when filming this video) I die-cut the actual snowflake piece and a word Joy out of fabulous Burnished Rose Mirror Cardstock from Tonic Studios, it has satin finish to it and it is absolutely fabulous paper. I think I had a sheet of this paper in one of my Simon’s kits and I just had to get more of it. If you know me – you know I love to use Mirror Cardstock for all of my die cutting projects.

Spellbinders | Snowflake Window Shaker Cards by Yana Smakula. Video tutorial. Cards using Snowflake Snippets S5-301 dies. #cardmaking #shakercard #yanasmakula #spellbinders

To make it easier to adhere my die cut piece in place I added a layer of double sided sticky to the back of my paper and simply die cut a sticker. I used Scrapbook Adhesives Adhesive Sheets, you can also use Stick It from Ken Oliver, Easy Cut Adhesive from Thermoweb or if you have neither of those you can use spray adhesive or glue.

Spellbinders | Snowflake Window Shaker Cards by Yana Smakula. Video tutorial. Cards using Snowflake Snippets S5-301 dies. #cardmaking #shakercard #yanasmakula #spellbinders

To pop the Joy die cut up I cut identical piece out of white fun foam. I made sure to add sticky sheet to both sides of the fun foam to once again make it easier to adhere everything in place.

To create a shaker element I adhered a sheet of clear acetate from Hero Arts cut slightly larger than my window. Next, I adhered my snowflake piece – I didn’t have to fuss around with glue since I had the sticky on the back of the die cut. To build the shaker walls I used new to me product from Darice – double sided sticky strips. It’s foam adhesive, but not squares or circles or tape, but in a form of convenient strips.

Spellbinders | Snowflake Window Shaker Cards by Yana Smakula. Video tutorial. Cards using Snowflake Snippets S5-301 dies. #cardmaking #shakercard #yanasmakula #spellbinders

To fill my shaker I used various beads and sequins from Pretty Pink Posh and I also used Rose Gold sequins in 2 sizes to later embellish my card. I heat embossed some additional messages in white embossing powder onto red cardstock – I used stamps from Hero Arts here, trimmed them into a banner and a skinny strip and foam mounted onto the card along with the die cut joy.

Spellbinders | Snowflake Window Shaker Cards by Yana Smakula. Video tutorial. Cards using Snowflake Snippets S5-301 dies. #cardmaking #shakercard #yanasmakula #spellbinders

I love the way these cards turned out and they weren’t that hard to make. I didn’t make all of them into window shakers, some are just shakers, so you can’t see through to the inside of the card.

HOP ALONG WITH US!

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GIVEAWAY! (NOW CLOSED)

To celebrate this release, Spellbinders is giving away a $50 gift certificate to FIVE lucky winners. Please leave a comment on Spellbinders blog by Sunday, December 10th 11:59 pm EDT for a chance to win. The winners will be announced in the blog hop post on Spellbinders blog the following day.

I also have one $25 gift card to give away to one lucky hopper! For your chance to win, please leave a comment below and let me know if you like to make shaker cards! I’ll pick a winner on Sunday, December 10th and will announce winner here in this post.

Winner is: Stephanie Jens (Stephanie, I’ve emailed you)

SUPPLIES

I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

Spellbinders Snowflakes Snippets Dies
Spellbinders Snowflakes Snippets Dies
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Spellbinders Ho Ho Ho Dies
Spellbinders Ho Ho Ho Dies
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Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine
Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine
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Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine
Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine
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Spellbinders Tool
Spellbinders Tool ‘n One
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Spellbinders Magnetic Handy Mat
Spellbinders Magnetic Handy Mat
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Tonic Burnished Rose Mirror Card Satin Effect Cardstock
Tonic Burnished Rose Mirror Card Satin Effect Cardstock
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Hero Arts Decorative Woodgrain Cardstock
Hero Arts Decorative Woodgrain Cardstock
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Simon Says Stamp Woodgrain Cardstock White
Simon Says Stamp Woodgrain Cardstock White
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Tim Holtz Distress Woodgrain Cardstock
Tim Holtz Distress Woodgrain Cardstock
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Hero Arts Acetate Cards 5 X 6 Inches
Hero Arts Acetate Cards 5 X 6 Inches
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Simon Says Stamp Schoolhouse Red Cardstock
Simon Says Stamp Schoolhouse Red Cardstock
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Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock
Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock
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Darice Adhesive Foam 33 Double Sided Strips
Darice Adhesive Foam 33 Double Sided Strips
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Tonic Craft Spoon Nuvo
Tonic Craft Spoon Nuvo
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Crystal Ninja Crystal Katana Mixed Media Pick Up Tool
Crystal Ninja Crystal Katana Mixed Media Pick Up Tool
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Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun PW200
Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun PW200
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Hero Arts White Embossing Powder PW110
Hero Arts White Embossing Powder PW110
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ScraPerfect Crafting Pouch
ScraPerfect Crafting Pouch
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Pretty Pink Posh Autumn Seed Bead Bundle
Pretty Pink Posh Autumn Seed Bead Bundle
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PPP
Pretty Pink Posh 3mm Sparkling Clear Sequins
Pretty Pink Posh 3mm Sparkling Clear Sequins
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Pretty Pink Posh Gold Shimmer Seed Beads
Pretty Pink Posh Gold Shimmer Seed Beads
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Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Seed Beads
Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Seed Beads
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Pretty Pink Posh Spring Meadow Mix Sequins
Pretty Pink Posh Spring Meadow Mix Sequins
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Pretty Pink Posh 6mm Navy Sequins
Pretty Pink Posh 6mm Navy Sequins
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Pretty Pink Posh 4mm Navy Sequins
Pretty Pink Posh 4mm Navy Sequins
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Simon Says Stamp Envelopes Schoolhouse Red
Simon Says Stamp Envelopes Schoolhouse Red
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Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad
Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad
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Hero Arts Holiday Messages and Tags
Hero Arts Holiday Messages and Tags
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Hero Arts Christmas Messages CM100
Hero Arts Christmas Messages CM100
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Scrapbook Adhesives Adhesive Sheets
Scrapbook Adhesives Adhesive Sheets
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Scor-Tape 1/8 Inch Crafting Tape
Scor-Tape 1/8 Inch Crafting Tape
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Tonic Deluxe Adhesive Nuvo Glue
Tonic Deluxe Adhesive Nuvo Glue
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Scor-tape 2 1/2 Inch Crafting Tape
Scor-tape 2 1/2 Inch Crafting Tape
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SSS
White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12
White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12
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SSS
Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares
Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares
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SSS | SC

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Comments190

  1. Wow – those are stunning cards. I can’t believe how fine the detailing on Spellbinder’s dies are. These cards look like jewelry; those die cuts look like fine gold filigree – gorgeous!

  2. I love cards with snowflakes. You did a wonderful job. It sure takes a lot of work and supplies to make this card,

  3. I have not made a shaker card, but your card has me wanting to. So pretty and elegant, I can’t wait to try

  4. These cards are so lovely! They have a great mix of elegance and sheer fun! I think I like the clear beads/ sequins the best, but they are all nice. The new Spellbinders’ snowflake and word dies are really beautiful.

  5. Such beautiful cards! I love the gorgeous backgrounds & the awesome snowflakes? That die is a must have for winter cards. Love your designs especially!

  6. Outstanding shaker cards – I do them occasionally but don’t feel I am very good at it. Guess I just need to practice more. Love the inspiration. Happy Holidays!

  7. Awesome card. I’ve made a few shaker cards and while I do like them, I can’t always find the time to create one. I hope to do more soon.

  8. These are so elegant! I have been eyeing this set of dies…. absolutely gorgeous detail! Your cards are fabulous!

  9. Lovely cards! They look so elegant. I am going to try something like this! Thank you so much for the ideas!

  10. Love this snowflake die. Your cards are beautiful. Thanks for sharing the tip about the Spellbinders mat. I have misplaced many small dies on my desk while working so this looks great! Thanks for sharing.

  11. I have never made a shaker card before, but you have really inspired me! I love the die cuts, and how you have inlaid it into the wood grain frame. Super gorgeous design and fabulous craftsmanship! Thank you for your video and tutorial!

  12. Stunning shaker cards Yana! Yes, I do enjoy making shaker cards too! I love to make them and give them and the recipient always thinks they’re wonderful. Win Win all around!

  13. These are beautiful. I can’t believe how different the various color sequins make the cards look. Those dies are gorgeous.

  14. This card is simply amazing…Love, love, love it! I’ve actually pinned it to use for my cards next year…

  15. I love them! So playful. I love to make cards all of the year, but christmas cards are my favorite!
    Good job!

  16. These shakers are so elegant looking with the snowflake snippets and the wood grain cardstock… love ’em!! I love making shaker cards, but don’t do it near often enough!!

  17. WOW.. but as usual, stunning cards. Love this snowflake die! SO unique and beautiful! Thanks for the insipration

  18. Amazing, Gorgeous, Stunning, and many other adjectives!!! I’m just learning to do the shaker cards and so excited to try this.

  19. Absolutely beautiful and stunning. Just now making shaker cards for the first time. Need that snowflake die! Thanks for a chance to win.

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