Birthdays are the perfect reason to celebrate with a little shake, shake, shake! Today’s handmade shaker card is overflowing with tropical fun! Featuring a sweet pineapple, a refreshing fruity pineapple drink, and a heartfelt birthday wish, this card captures the carefree feeling of a sunny island getaway. The interactive shaker element adds playful movement and a festive touch, making every shake feel like a mini celebration. Whether you’re creating for someone who loves tropical vibes, beach vacations, or simply enjoys a bright and happy birthday card, this design is sure to bring smiles. Let’s toast to another wonderful year with this fruity, fun-filled birthday creation!
My card features the following Papertrey Ink Products:
This is Big Sentiments: Birthday stamps and coordinating dies
Always a Winner stamps and coordinating dies
This card is 5″ X 7″ and uses a white card base made from Stamper’s Select White cardstock. True Black Ink was used for all the black ink stamping. Here are the step-by-step details for creating this card.
STEP 1: Use watercolor paint and a watercolor brush to make a fun and festive card front measuring 5″ X 7″ in size. I used a combination of red, orange and yellow colors to create this one. Be creative. Splatter color all over and have fun with this step. Die cut the pineapple body shape from the the watercolor paper. Die cut a pineapple crown from another piece of cardstock or watercolor paper in green tones. Die cut the detail layer of the pineapple body from yellow cardstock. Attach the crown to the top of the opening/ pineapple body.
STEP 2: Use a small clear view bag that seals perfectly for the shaker elements and attach it to the back of the watercolor paper opening, making sure none of the side adhesive is showing through the open front. Add foam strips around the edges of the card front panel on the back side. This will give the shaker elements room to move around. Add the Harvest Gold pineapple intricate die cut to the front of the bag opening on the front side using a glue that dries clear. Add the sequins and shaker ingredients to the bag and seal the bag shut.
STEP 3: Create a cover to conceal the back of the bag and foam strips from Stamper’s Select White cardstock. Since it is hard to get the openings to match up perfectly, make sure to use a bigger piece of white cardstock than match up the opening and cut it down to fit. The other option is to die cut the watercolor paper and the underlayer at the same time. It may be a bit more difficult for some diecutting machines to cut through that much thickness, however.
For the card’s back panel, cut a 5-1/2″ X 7″ piece of white cardstock and score at 1/2″ down the left-side long side. Attach the 1/2″ flap to the interior of the card front to create the back panel. Use double-sided adhesive for a clean and secure attachment.
STEP 4: Die cut the drink elements using the Build-A-Pineapple dies and the Always a Winner stamps and dies. Use inks to add color and a white ink pen to add highlights and accents to the pieces. Assemble the die cuts. Use cardstock in the following colors: Lemon Tart, Harvest Gold, Coastal Blue, Fine Linen, Raspberry Fizz, Dark Chocolate, New Leaf, and Stamper’s Select White cardstock.
STEP 5: Assemble the drink, adding all the colorful elements. Add foam tabs to the back of the assembled drink.
STEP 6: Stamp the “Happy Birthday” words using the This is Big Sentiments: Birthday stamps and coordinating dies. Stamp the “Birthday” word using Hibiscus Burst ink on the top half and Pure Poppy Ink on the bottom half for a two-tone look. Stamp the “Happy” using Hibiscus Burst ink.
STEP 7: Stamp and die cut the tickets using the Always a Winner stamp set and dies. Use Pure Poppy ink on Hibiscus Burst cardstock and New Leaf Ink on Coastal Blue Cardstock. Attach the tickets to the card front.
STEP 8: Add white dots using a white ink pen to the “Birthday” word for extra pizzazz!
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