Uplifting Umbrella Shaker Card

Do you find that everyone, from time to time, needs a little encouragement and/or reminder that even a rainy, dark day can be turned around? Today I'm  here with my latest CutCardStock project. It is an uplifting umbrella shaker card that is sure to add a little sunshine to a rainy day!

This card features a textured brick background, soft floral accents, and a bold yellow umbrella. This design is full of dimension, movement, shaker bits and an encouraging sentiment that is sure to raise spirits.

Supplies for Uplifting Umbrella Shaker Card

• Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock
• DCS Canvas Textured Rubber Ducky Yellow Cardstock
• Lessebo Salt Water Blue Cardstock
• Bright Foil Silver 10 pt Cardstock
• Brick embossing folder
• Die-cutting machine
• Floral corner die
• Umbrella die
• Shape die (for shaker window)
• Acetate
• Foam adhesive
• Sequins or shaker mix
• Ink blending tools & inks
• Sentiment stamp & black ink
• Liquid adhesive

Step 1: Create the Card Base

Cut a piece of Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock to 7 x 10 inches. Score at 5 inches on the 10 inch side, fold and burnish to create an A7 (5 x7 inch) card base. Set aside.

Step 2: Die Cutting for Uplifting Umbrella Shaker Card

Use a shape die to cut a window from the center of a 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 inch piece of Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock. This will be the focal area for your shaker.

Die cut 2 floral corner pieces out of Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock.

Cut 2 umbrellas. One out of Bright Foil Silver 10 pt Cardstock and one out of DCS Canvas Textured Rubber Ducky Yellow Cardstock. The silver piece serves as the base of the umbrella. Trim the handle and top off of the yellow umbrella. Draw in sections and shading on the yellow piece. See photo for reference.

Step 3: Inking & Stamping Sentiment

Run the shaker window panel through your die-cutting machine using a brick embossing folder to create texture. Add ink with an ink blending tool to the raised areas.

Ink the floral borders to add color and adhere to the embossed panel.

Cut a piece of Lessebo Salt Water Blue Cardstock to 5 x 7 inches for the card background and base of the shaker. Stamp the sentiment so it will be seen through the shaker window. Adhere to the white card base.

Step 4: Build the Shaker

Attach acetate behind the window opening. Add foam adhesive to the back side.

Pour sequins or shaker mix onto the card base.

Adhere the panel to the card base.

Step 5: Finishing the Uplifting Umbrella Shaker Card

Assemble the umbrella pieces and adhere to the card.
Add sequins to complete.

You now have a bright and uplifting umbrella shaker card featuring texture, movement and a pop of sunny color! The combination of embossed detail, soft florals, and interactive elements makes this a standout design for any occasion.

Thanks so much for checking out my project. I hope you’ve enjoyed it.

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Classic Design Challenge - ATG option

Daily Chain Challenges - No Design Paper

The Creative Crafters - ATG

The Four Seasons - Anything Spring

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie - Rainy Days

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Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG

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