Shaker Boxes

I love making shaker boxes.  They can be filled with all sorts and look great on cards or scrapbook pages.  Here's a quick tutorial on how to make a quick shaker box for a clean, contemporary looking card.

 

First of all make your frame for the shaker box by punching a circle out of cardstock and fitting your scallop circle over the top like so.

Next attach a piece of acetate to the back of the frame using glue (I used glossy accents).

 

Attach dimensional foam pads around your frame.  As I am using quite chunky heart confetti, I don't need to have the pads butting up together.  If you were using something finer, such as sand or glitter, you would probably be better using foam tape which can be attached all the way around without leaving gaps.

 

Remove the backing from the foam pads and attach another scallop circle to the back to seal the shaker box.

 

Attach it to your card and you're done! 

Shaker boxes can be all shapes and sizes and can contain all sorts.  Glitter, sand, shells, small toys, bits of ephemera - the only limit is your imagination!

Hope you like this idea and I'll see you again soon!

TFL! Joanne x

Comments

[Barb]

Thanks! I've wondered what others were talking about when they mentioned "shaker boxes"...now I know. How cool!
Peace & Love,
~Barb~