shaker tag

Tag it Tuesday – Shaker

This week I’m making a shaker tag using a Recollections product I found on sale at Michaels.

This week’s tag was inspired by a Recollections product that I spotted on sale at Michael’s. What began as a simple project quickly grew into something more as I kept adding little touches to enhance it. The result is a shaker tag that I’m really happy with—it’s fun, dimensional, and full of holiday spirit.

The best part? With just a ribbon or hook, this design can easily double as a Christmas ornament. It’s a versatile piece you can use to decorate packages, hang on your tree, or share as a handmade gift. Sometimes the most spontaneous crafting sessions lead to the most creative results!

I grabbed a whole bunch of materials to work with—probably too many shaker bits for one project! 😅 But that’s part of the fun, right? As I mentioned earlier, I couldn’t resist adding more details as the project came together. The suggested materials are listed at the bottom of this post.

I started by painting the outer ring and then realized—a bit too late—that the inside edge really needed some color too. Since it was already glued in place, I had to carefully go back in with a small brush to paint it. My tip: paint the inside edge before gluing to save yourself the extra effort!

And because I was already in paint mode, I decided to go ahead and paint the back as well. It gives the tag a more finished look and makes it beautiful from every angle.

To finish things off, I added a thin strip of glitter vinyl around the edge to hide the layered seams and give the project a polished sparkle. For the hanger, I used a grosgrain ribbon from Gwen Studios, which not only adds durability but also gives the tag a charming, textured look. It’s the perfect combination of shine and structure!

Video Tutorial:

Suggested Materials:

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Making a Fall Shaker Tag

With fall in the air, make this fall themed shaker tag from the free SVG file.

with CutCardStock

I think fall is my favorite season. I love the crisp air and all the fall colors. This fall shakers tag file I am sharing with you today is so versatile. You can make the tag as a shaker, or just use the front panel for a tag. Then, you have a variety of different ways to use your tag. On a card, a gift, in a journal, with mixed media…

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With its shimmering fibers and rich brown hue, the Stardream Metallic card stock is one of my favorite brands of card stock from CutCardStock. The fall tag is made with the bronze Stardream card stock.

Use a personal cutting machine that works with an SVG file. The tag’s size can be adjusted. I made mine 3.5″ wide, and cut mine on a Cricut Maker at 100# card stock. I’d recommend cutting the file twice. After the first cut, don’t remove the mat but push the go button to cut again. If your mat has lost some adhesion, I recommend using washi tape on all four sides of the card stock to hold it in place.

A few materials are needed to create this project, and changing what you use can change the look as well as make the project fun! Coordinate the shaker elements with the ribbon to personalize your tag.

Materials:

Cutting Machine – Cricut Maker
free SVG file
card stock
adhesive
clear acetate
foam tape
shaker elements
ribbons
scissors
marker – optional

You can recycle the clear acetate from some packaging. The cut shape is not included in the SVG file. Just use your tag as a guide to cut the size you need.

Video Tutorial:

The SVG file for the Fall Tag can be found at: [Fall Tag]

Suggested Materials:

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With Makers Movement

What a fun twist on making a shaker card, a shaker tag. The Makers Movement sent me a new set of Rainbow Shaker elements and I wanted to try them out. I was ready to make a shaker tag with the Nested Tag Die Set and the Hello Word Die.

Many of the items I use in my posts are provided by the manufacturers in order to promote their products.
A special thanks to those brands who sponsor this site.

Using the CrossOver II I cut my cardstock and transparency sheet. I used the nested dies to press into the adhesive foam core and then cut it with a craft knife. The CrossOver II can handle all kinds of material because it has a unique dial that can adjust the steel rollers for a variety of different thicknesses.

Here are all the cut pieces ready to begin assembling them together. You can see the entire process in the video tutorial below.

Video Tutorial:

The close-up above shows the thickness of the three layers of embossing powder. The pearlescent quality of the embossing changed the color of the card stock some of which add to the difference between the layers of white letters on the white tag.

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