Hello, crafty friends! I'm excited to share my latest project, a whimsical shaker card featuring the adorable "Bad Weather Friends" from the brand-new November Picket Fence Studios release. This card is part of an Instagram hop to celebrate the release, where you can hop along for some fantastic inspiration. And there's an extra treat—a $50 Gift Card is up for grabs for one lucky winner chosen from the entire hop! Be sure to head over to Instagram to join in the fun and enter.
CARD RECIPE
- Bad Weather Friends Stamp Set - Critters and Sentiment
- Bad Weather Friends Coordinating Dies - Critter (new)
- Beyond Basics A2 Vintage Rectangles and Cover Plates - Frame and Stone Wall (new)
- Cloudy Day Stencil - Clouds (new)
- Paper Glaze - Twinkle Lights Silver (for the sparkly clouds)
- Mixed Media Spatulas - For applying the Paper Glaze
- PFS Black Hybrid Ink - For crisp stamping of the sentiment and critters
- Distress Oxide Inks - Used for the Stone Wall texture
- Shaker Sheets - DIY Shaker pocket to contain the shaker bits
- Paper Inking Palette 5x6 - For ink blending, used in Misti Tool for paper stabilization
- Life Changing Blender Brushes - For smooth ink blending
- Embellishments:
- Day and Night Gems - Used as raindrop accents
- Iridescent Moonshine Sequin Mix - Perfect for the shaker element
- Other Supplies:
- Misti Tool - For precise stamping
- Copic Markers - For coloring the critters
- Double-Sided Tape - For sealing the DIY shaker
- White Gelly Roller Pen - Adds highlights to image
Background and Clouds: First I added a light layer of grey ink to the sky. I then began by creating a cloudy background using the Cloudy Day Stencil. The clouds are brought to life with a touch of shimmer from the Twinkle Lights Silver Paper Glaze, applied with a Mixed Media Spatula for a smooth, even finish. This glaze adds a perfect touch of sparkle, making the clouds stand out against the rest of the scene. Set aside to dry.
Stone Wall Texture:
The stone wall at the bottom was created using the new Beyond Basics A2 Vintage Rectangles and Cover Plates. Distress Oxide Inks helped achieve a realistic stone texture, which grounds the scene and adds a cozy, rainy-day feel. I trimmed the piece and added it to the bottom of the scene.
Critters and Sentiment:
The little critters sharing an umbrella are from the Bad Weather Friends Stamp Set. I stamped them with PFS Black Hybrid Ink for a sharp, clear image, then colored them with Copic Markers for a vibrant, cheerful look, and added white gel pen details for highlights. I then used the coordinating dies to cut out the critters. The sentiment "Gray Skies Bring Sunny Days" is stamped to the side, echoing the card’s theme of hope and resilience.
Shaker Elements:
To make this a shaker card, I used DIY Shaker Sheets to create the shaker pocket. Inside, I added a mix of Iridescent Moonshine Sequins for a bit of sparkle, and Day and Night Gems to represent raindrops. The result is a dynamic, interactive element that adds extra fun to the card.
Finishing Touches: Glue the critters to the top of the shaker window, and then glue the shaker panel to a Beyond Basics A2 Vintage Rectangle Frame. Finally, attach it to a card base.
Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!
Ilda 🌈
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