Let it snow, let it shake! Hello friends, Lisa here with a Just a Minute {JAM} video for quick inspiration. This festive shaker card brings all the winter magic with a cute car and tree scene inside a snow globe. Using the Unity Stamp Company Winter Shake Up stamp set and coordinating dies, I’ll show you how to create a fun shaker card with mini snowballs for extra holiday charm.
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Featured Unity Supplies
Winter Shake Up USC |
Winter Shake Up {die set} USC |
Scallops & Arches Dies USC |
Minty Christmas Paper USC |
Let it Snow
This charming shaker card features a nostalgic red car carrying a Christmas tree through a winter wonderland, all nestled inside a snow globe. Using the Winter Shake Up stamp set and Minty Christmas paper pack, I’ve combined soft mint and red hues to bring out a fresh, cozy holiday vibe. The mini foam snowballs are the perfect little shaker bits, making this card feel like it’s snowing right inside! I love the playful energy of this card—it’s perfect for anyone who loves holiday surprises.
What Makes This Card Special
- Tiny Snowball Shaker Bits: Mini foam snowballs that really bring that snow globe to life! I found these tiny snowballs at my local dollar store but I bet any big craft store would have them. Or use whatever shaker bits you have in your stash – sequins, mini beads, and confetti are all fantastic options.
- Cutest Car-and-Tree Stamp: I mean, could this little car be any more festive? It’s bringing the tree and the fun!
- Fresh Holiday Color Palette: Minty Christmas paper pack gives a unique, festive look with unexpected holiday colors
- Copic Colors to Match: I chose R24 and R29 for the car and G40, BG34, and G28 for the tree, with W4 for shading—all inspired by the Minty Christmas paper pack. Plus some white gel pen highlights.
- Shaker Card Action: It’s interactive, playful, and always a crowd-pleaser – who doesn’t love a shaker card.
Creative Tips & Techniques
- Use Fun Foam & Acetate: 3 layers of fun foam provide the perfect depth for shaker bits, while acetate keeps everything contained and gives a clear view.
- Tape Your Dies for Perfect Alignment: To create a precise frame, tape the coordinating dies together before cutting—this way, the die-cut frame will match up perfectly with both the stamped image and the fun foam layers. It’s a quick trick that saves time and keeps everything aligned, making assembly a breeze!
- Avoid Overfilling the Shaker Area: Too many shaker bits can hide the stamped image—keep it light so the car and tree shine through. I added just enough snow to read the bottom of the tires.
- Select Subtle Patterns: With multiple patterned papers, choose ones that are soft and not too busy to avoid overwhelming the design.
Thank you for joining me today. I hope this snow globe shaker card has sparked some holiday inspiration! It’s one of my favorite ways to make a card interactive and memorable. If you create something, feel free to tag me, @dahlhousedesigns, on social media as I would be thrilled to see it! Plus, join us in the Unity Show & Tell Facebook group to share your Unity creations. It is such a fun and loving group of creators.
Supplies
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Winter Shake Up USC |
Winter Shake Up {die set} USC |
Scallops & Arches Dies USC |
Minty Christmas Paper USC |
Hammermill Cardstock AMZ |
Neutral Ink Cube Set SB | OTH |
Light Spruce SB |
White Fun Foam AMZ |
Acetate Sheets SB |
Most Used Tools
MISTI – Original SB | SSS |
MISTI – Original – Black SB |
MISTI – Mini SB | SSS |
White Glass Mat SB | OTH | AMZ |
Foam Roll Combo Pack SB |
Foam Roll – 2 Inch SB |
Stamping Tool SB |
Grip Mat 6×6 SB |
Media Mat Mini SB | SSS |
Mini Stencil Mat** SB |
Multi-Use Mat SB |
Cutter Bee Scissors SB | SSS |
Reverse Tweezers SB |
Glossy Accents SB |
Glue Bottle SB |
Connect Glue SB |
Blending Brushes AMZ |
Mini Blending Brushes AMZ |
Finger Blending Brushes AMZ |
Jewel Picker AMZ |
Rhinestone Pencil AMZ |
Post It Note Tape AMZ |
ATG Adhesive Tape AMZ |
Big Shot SB |
Mini Trimmer SB |
White Pen AMZ |
White Gel Pens SB | AMZ | EH |
Artist-Tac Micro Dot Adhesive AMZ |
T rulers AMZ |
1.5″ block SB | OTH |