Sunshine Vibes. Time to Make a Shaker Card.

Sunshine Vibes. Time to Make a Shaker Card. – Layered Thoughts – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up Demo – Lincoln UK

Looking for a bright, tactile twist on a classic birthday greeting? Today’s project is all about capturing that joyful Sunshine Vibes energy in a rainbow shaker card that jingles with every shake and shimmer.

The Inspiration Behind the Design

I wanted a card that felt like summer in an envelope—sunshine yellow, floral whimsy and a playful interactive element. The new Layered Thoughts stamp set delivers bold, sketch‑style sentiments that pair perfectly with a rainbow of sequins. By teaming it with Floral Delight Designer Series Paper and the Sunshine Vibes dies, I could spotlight both colour and movement in one simple layout.

Product Snapshot & Colour Palette

• Stamp Set: Layered Thoughts
• Dies: Sunshine Vibes (for that fabulous arched rainbow)
• Card Base: Old Olive – a fresh, grounding green
• Ink: Daffodil Delight – pure sunshine in a pad
• DSP: Floral Delight – soft blooms and a subtle linen texture
• Window Sheet: Stampin’ Up!’s acetate for shaker cards
• Shaker Mix: Sequins from my crafty stash

These shades work together to keep the design cohesive while letting the interactive rainbow steal the show.

Building the Rainbow Shaker Element

1. Die‑Cut the Arches – Centre the Sunshine Vibes rainbow on Floral Delight DSP and run it through your die‑cutting machine. Keep the negative panel for the card front and save the arches for another project.
2. Create the Window – Adhere a Window Sheet behind the die‑cut panel so the entire rainbow aperture is covered and ready to corral the shaker pieces.
3. Add Dimension – Line the back of the panel with foam adhesive strips, following the rainbow curve to seal the arch. This ensures the sequins stay in place when shaken. If you take the backing off the foam adhesive strips first, they are much easier to manipulate.
4. Fill the Wells – Drop your sequin mixes into the arch cavity. Use just enough to move freely without overcrowding.
5. Seal the Shaker – Place a layer of Basic White cardstock over the foam adhesive to trap the shaker mix, then flip to admire your new rainbow confetti window.

Stamping Crisp Sentiments with Layered Thoughts

To keep the greeting bold and legible against the lively background, stamp “Happy Birthday” from Layered Thoughts in Daffodil Delight onto Basic White. For extra pop, double‑stamp (using a Stamparatus or stamp platform) to deepen the colour and mimic the textured sketch lines of the font.

Assembly & Finishing Touches

• Mat the shaker panel onto an Old Olive card base for a slim border that frames the florals.
• Scatter a few spare sequins on the card front to echo the movement inside the shaker and draw the eye across the design.

Below is another version of this card using the Boho Vibes paper. Which version do you prefer?

Want to Craft Along?

I’ve filmed a full video tutorial showing the entire process—from die‑cutting to sealing the shaker—so you can craft with me in real time. Scroll down to watch and pause as needed.

Pin & Share

Love this idea? Pin the project image to your papercraft inspiration board and share your rainbow shaker creations in the comments or on social media with #craftingwithashee. I can’t wait to see your bright birthday makes!

Thank You for Stopping By!

I hope you enjoyed this papercrafting project and found it inspiring! Below, you’ll find a supply list linked to my online shop and a video tutorial to guide you step by step. You can also check out my Basic Craft Products, which include the essential tools I use regularly.

Product List

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Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!
Ashee xx