Merry Shaker card
Merry Shaker card
Other Products: Red opaque ultrafine glitter, dimensional adhesive, scissors, paper trimmer, die cutting machine
For more tips on creating with the Candy Cane Cottage Collection watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/8Twf2bi7Lgk.
Instructions: Cut a piece of white cardstock to 12 x 6" size, score and fold at 6". Cut the 6 x 6" card panel from the Candy Cane Cottage paper collection. Use the largest circle from HCD1-7155 Circle Basics Large Die to diecut an opening from the center of the card panel. Use the same circle die, plus eyelet circle from HCD1-7154 Eyelet Circle & Basics Small Die set to cut a petite eyelet border from white cardstock. Layer around the edge of circle on card panel. Cut a 4 1/2 x 4 1/2" piece of clear cardstock and attach behind the card panel. Stamp the Merry Christmas sentiment from HCPC-3882 Candlelit Poinsettia Cling Stamp Set in Forget-Me-Not ink onto white cardstock and diecut with an arrow from HCD1-7204 Arrows and Banner Die. Trim off the point of arrow, sponge edges with the Forget-Me-Not ink and attach onto card panel as shown.
Stamp the 4 trees, skiing penguin and large candy canes from HCPC-3886 Season of Glee Cling Stamp Set in Jet Black ink onto white cardstock and diecut with coordinating dies. Stamp the dancing penguin from HCPC-3885 Merry Moments Cling Stamp Set in Jet Black onto white cardstock and diecut with coordinating die.
Use the Zig marker set along with watercolor blender to color the images. For the trees use green and pale green. For the penguins, use pink, gray brown, persian blue and yellow.
Use glue and dimensional adhesive to attach 3 trees and dancing penguin onto center of card base as pictured. Form a 4 1/2" square of dimensional adhesive around the scene of card base. Apply Dries White glue on trees, penguins and candy canes. Sprinkle with Frosting Powder and tap off. Apply Dries Clear glue onto some of the candy cane stripes and sprinkle with opaque red glitter. Pour some of the Minnie Pearl prills into cavity of card scene. Place some dimensional adhesive along the outer edge of card panel and attach onto card base. Attach the candy canes, tree and penguin onto card as pictured. Use the Dries Clear glue along with Crystal glitter to add some extra sparkle on the edge of card and sentiment.