Five by Seven Infinity Shaker Card

A project from our live show Create and Craft Show 10th MAR 23 - Join Toni for her latest products and inspiration - show 2 · 03/10/2023 · watch it from 16:00

Create a professional-looking shaker card using pre-scored and pre-taped Infinity Acetate windows. These cards are shop-bought quality with crystal-clear acetate and secure tape, making them the easiest shaker cards to assemble.

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Step by step

1. Remove the Infinity Shaker card window from its packet and examine the scored lines and pre-applied tape. ▶ watch 16:00
2. Give the score line a good burnish with a bone folder or similar tool to make wrapping easier. ▶ watch 16:15
3. Peel back the protective film from one side of the acetate window to reveal the crystal-clear surface. ▶ watch 16:30
4. Cut a piece of cardstock slightly smaller than the shaker window dimensions to fit inside. ▶ watch 16:45
5. Place the cardstock inside the shaker window, positioning it face down. ▶ watch 17:00
6. Peel off one side of the pre-applied tape and press it firmly onto your cardstock, ensuring it's lined up correctly. ▶ watch 17:15
7. Leave one long side open as a pocket for adding embellishments. ▶ watch 17:30
8. Pour sequins, glitter, beads or other shaker elements into the open pocket. ▶ watch 17:45
9. Peel off the second side of the pre-applied tape and fold it down to seal the pocket. ▶ watch 18:00
10. Fold all the teeth around the edges, working your way around without pressing too hard to avoid clouding. ▶ watch 18:15
11. Mount the finished shaker card onto a card base or use as a standalone shaker element. ▶ watch 18:30

Tips from the show

• The pre-applied tape is tested to be secure, so make sure your cardstock is lined up correctly before pressing down.
• Leave the long side open for easier filling with embellishments.
• Work back and forth when folding the teeth to avoid cloud or haze effects on the acetate.

More from this show

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