Lucky to Have You: A Gambling-Themed Shaker Card | Honey Bee Stamps

Today, I am beyond excited to share a sneak peek of the Honey Bee Stamps Perfect Match Release, featuring this playful gambling-themed shaker card! This flat shaker design is a combination of vibrant colors, glittering gold, and clever techniques—perfect for showcasing the new Jackpot Layering Stencil and other fantastic products from this collection. Please note some links will not be active until the release goes live after the Live Release Party on Jan 15 on YouTube at 8 pm EST.

The background was created using the Jackpot Layering Stencil, an absolute showstopper! I blended the layers with InkOn3 inks and Honey Bee Blender Brushes to achieve a bright, casino-inspired look. The vivid pinks, reds, and greens bring out the charm of playing cards, poker chips, dice, and more. The stencil design sets the perfect tone for the card, radiating all the fun of a jackpot moment!

Watch this come together in my latest IG Reel 👉 HERE - after the Live Release Party on Jan 15 on YouTube at 8 pm EST.

For the shake feature, I used the Honey Bee A2 Shaker Pockets, which are a game-changer for flat shaker cards. Here’s a helpful TIP to avoid the "pillow effect" caused by the natural spring of acetate: once you’ve glued the acetate flaps to the card panel, apply heat to the flaps to flatten them completely. This technique ensures the pocket stays flat and doesn’t puff up.

Before sealing the final flap of the shaker pocket, I added a generous amount of gold confetti, representing glittering gold coins—a nod to the casino theme. The flat shaker design makes it easy to mail, while still providing dynamic movement and sparkle.

SUPPLIES

Jackpot Layering Stencil

Lucky to Have You Sentiment Die

Lovely Layers: Roll the Dice

Honey Bee A2 Shaker Pockets

Honey Bee Blender Brushes

Gold Confetti

Bee Creative Clear Embossing Ink

Inkon3 Inks

Clear Embossing Powder

Vellum

White Gel Pen

Adhesive

Foam Dots

Heat Tool

The sentiment, "Lucky to Have You," was crafted using the Lucky to Have You sentiment die from the release. To give it dimension and shine, I:

1. Die-cut the sentiment once from black cardstock.

2. Coated the top layer with Bee Creative Clear Embossing Ink.

3. Added a couple of coats of clear embossing powder and heat set them for a glossy, professional finish.

The sentiment was adhered to a vellum shadow layer, adding a soft yet elegant touch that helps it stand out against the vibrant background.

To complete the design, I embellished the card front with poker chips and dice cutouts from the Lovely Layers: Roll the Dice set. For added detail, I used a white gel pen to draw highlights on the poker chips and dice before gluing them down. These small details bring the entire design to life and tie the gambling theme together seamlessly.

This shaker card was an absolute joy to create, and I hope it inspires you to dive into the Honey Bee Stamps Perfect Match Release! Whether you're crafting for a casino-loving friend or simply looking to try your hand at a flat shaker design, this project is full of tips and techniques to elevate your card-making game.

Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda 🃏

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