How to Make Christmas Shaker Cards
LEARN HOW TO MAKE FUN CHRISTMAS PRESENT SHAKER CARDS ON YOUR CRICUT CUTTING MACHINE
Who doesn't love a fun interactive card? Add a little shake and noise and the kids will LOVE it!
I wanted to make a cute shaker card this year for Christmas and I think this Christmas present shaker is perfect.
The fill is a mix of Santa, reindeer, stars, trees, snowflakes, etc. So bright and fun.
In this tutorial, I’ll give you my step by step instructions and tell you what materials I think work best when making this project.
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CHRISTMAS PRESENT SHAKER CARD – MATERIALS LIST
- I am using my Cricut Maker. You could also use your Cricut Explore Air 2, Cricut Explore 3, or Cricut Maker 3!
- Cricut LightGrip Cutting Mat (blue) or Cricut StandardGrip Cutting Mat (green)
- Cricut Scoring Wheel or Scoring Stylus
- Cardstock in your choice of colors. I am using my white cardstock, green cardstock, and patterned paper.
- Acetate
- Shaker Fill
- Glue or Adhesive
- Adhesive Tape
- Foam adhesive
- Cricut Brayer
- Cricut Scraper
Christmas Present Shaker Cards
This tutorial will show you how to make a cute and fun Christmas present shaker card!
Materials
- My Christmas Present Shaker Card SVG Cut File
Tools
- A way to cut out your cardstock. I am using my FABULOUS Cricut Maker!
- Cricut LightGrip Cutting Mat (blue) or StandardGrip Cutting Mat (green)
- Cricut Scoring Wheel or Stylus
- Cricut Pen
- Cricut Brayer
- Cricut Scraper
Instructions
STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE
Download the SVG Cut file for the Christmas Present Shaker Card (#106) from The File Vault. Get access by joining the club.
STEP 2 - UPLOAD THE SVG FILE TO CRICUT DESIGN SPACE
If you aren't familiar with uploading SVG files into Design Space, take a look at my quick and easy tutorial here. Using your smartphone? Click here for my step-by-step guide on uploading SVG files with the Cricut App.
STEP 3 - UNGROUP CARD LAYERS
The file will upload into Cricut Design Space grouped together. You will want to hit the UNGROUP button to separate the layers.
STEP 4 - CONVERT FOLD LINES TO SCORE LINES
Scroll down the list in the LAYERS panel and find the envelope. Click the fold line.
Change the fold lines to score lines by changing the OPERATION from BASIC CUT to SCORE.
Attach the score line and the envelope by highlighting the GROUP and selecting the ATTACH option in lower right hand corner.
Repeat this step for the card base.
Next, find the text layer.
Change the text to pen by changing the OPERATION from BASIC CUT to PEN.
Attach the text and the base layer by highlighting the GROUP and selecting the ATTACH option in lower right hand corner.
Click the GREEN Make It Button.
STEP 5 - MAKE YOUR MATERIAL SELECTIONS AND PREPARE YOUR MATS
You will see the six mats for this card in the mat preview.
Click the CONTINUE button.
For this tutorial, I am using Medium Cardstock and Acetate. Select your materials accordingly.
To add acetate, head to Browse All Materials and search Acetate. Select the material.
Attach your cardstock to the Cricut StandardGrip Mat using the Cricut Brayer.
STEP 6 - LOADING YOUR MATS AND CUTTING YOUR MATERIALS
To load the mat into the machine, press the double arrows button. Do make sure that the mat is positioned under the mat guides.
You will know the machine is ready to cut your material when you see the flashing "C" button. Press that to start the cut.
Follow Design Space prompts to change out the scoring wheel, pen, and fine point cutting blade.
Once the cut is complete, make sure to peel the mat away from the cardstock rather than the cardstock from the mat. This will prevent any curling of your design.
Repeat Step 6 for until all layers have been cut.
STEP 7 - ASSEMBLE YOUR CARD
Now that everything is cut, we can start to assemble the card.
First, add your adhesive tape around the edges of the window layer.
Remove the paper backing and add the acetate.
Next, add foam adhesive around the edges of the acetate.
I recommend doubling the foam adhesive creating two layers. How thick you make your tape will depend on the choice of shaker fill.
Add your shaker fill to the card.
Remove the paper backing and place the backing piece onto the foam adhesive.
Add glue to the back of the bow and adhere into place.
Add glue to the back of the tag and adhere into place.
Fold the card base along the score line and burnish the fold with your scraper.
Add adhesive tape or glue to the back of the shaker and adhere to the front of the card base.
Adhere the mat and layer for the messaging panel and attach to the inside of the card base.
STEP 8 - FORM THE ENVELOPE
To make the envelope, begin by folding along the score lines and press the folds with your scraper.
Add glue to the outside edge of the inlay piece as well as around the cutout on the envelope.
Place the inlay onto the envelope.
Place the card into the envelope. Bring the side flaps inward and add glue along the bottom edges.
Bring the bottom flap up to form the emvelope.
Your shaker card is now ready!
Make these for any family with kids and they will love you for it!
Post a photo in the comment section or tag your projects on social media @thebeardedhousewife using the hashtag #beardedhousewife! I’d love to see how yours turn out!!
Happy Holidays!
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What a fun and super cute shaker card Nick! People always love the interaction of shakers cards, including adults. lol They are just plain fun! I love the design of this one cause who doesn’t love a big present?! lol Hugs, Brenda
What a cute card! I’m glad I happened to see this because unfortunately, this week I haven’t received any of the emails, not even in my spam folder. Not sure why the emails stopped coming, but glad I happened to see this here.
Jay,
I am sorry to hear that. Did you accidentally hit the unsubscribe button in the email to remove further notices about the event? You can email me at hello@thebeardedhousewife.com and I can take a look for you.
Great! Thank you. I will send you an email.
Perfect timing – I was just going to search for some info on how to ‘s for shaker cards and voila – your email arrives with another really sweet and easy to make card. I’ve been having so much fun trying out each day’s tutorial – thank you for holding the 12 days Holidays event!
I just want to say how very much I am enjoying this card series! You make the process for each card so easy to follow, and the cards are all beautiful. I love the special envelopes, too. Thanks for sharing them!
Cecie, thank you so much!
I just wanted to say, I am loving all of these wonderful cards you have created for everyone. Thank you so much!
It is my pleasure!
This is an adorable shaker card. What a fun to card to give to our grand children and our nieces and nephews kids.