"DARLING DONKEYS" & HOW TO MAKE THE EASIEST EVER SHAKER CARD

 

Shaker cards are fun to receive, but they can be tricky to make because you have to make sure you get everything done in the correct order--and hope the placement ends up perfect and the shaker bits stay contained.  The card that I'm sharing today features a shaker element that is the easiest you could ever make!  I think it's also less bulky than a traditional shaker card.  But first let's look at the card and give proper oooohs and ahhhhs over that adorable . . . darling donkey.

Straying from the subject just a bit . . . there's a C-U-T-E donkey who lives in a pasture near my parents' house, and I always consider it a treat when I get to see him.  His name is Rambo, and I suppose he's just like any donkey in that he may--or may not--come when called.  He has a confident air about him, and appears to think he's the king of the pasture.  He certainly is the cutest thing in the pasture!  And so when I first saw Stampin' Up!'s Darling Donkeys stamp set (one of the upcoming Sale-a-Bration products), it immediately went to the top of my wish list.  

So how did I make the easiest ever shaker card?  I placed my stamped Calypso Coral cardstock inside a clear envelope, poured in the shaker bits (I used retired Iridescent Sequin Assortment and glass beads), and then folded the top of the envelope over the cardstock and taped it securely in place.  E-a-s-y!!!!  After cutting the Granny Apple Green "grass" strip, I adhered it to the bottom of the Highland Heather cardstock layer, which was then adhered to the Whisper White card.  The shaker envelope was carefully adhered just under the top of the "grass" layer, making sure that the darling donkey didn't get hidden by grass, sequins, or beads.  Notice that gorgeous scripty "thank you"?  It's from another Sale-a-Bration stamp set, Heal Your Heart, which I would encourage you to try to earn (free with a $50 merchandise order) because it has some beautiful sentiments, such as "Wishing I could heal your heart."  Sale-a-Bration begins on January 5, 2021, and I'd love it if you would SHOP WITH ME!