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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!

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Making a Greeting Card

Blended card making with Simon Hurley and Emerald Creek.

with Simon Hurley and Emerald Creek Products

Working with products from Simon Hurley makes card making feel effortless. His ink colors blend beautifully, creating smooth transitions and eye-catching effects. Add a spritz of Solar Spray, and you instantly elevate your design with an extra layer of shimmer and texture—it’s a quick way to make your cards stand out.

Follow along in the video below to learn a quick and easy fix for those moments when your stamping doesn’t turn out quite as planned.

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Suggested Materials:

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AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, SB – Scrapbook, O – Other

Craft Brushes Shop at: AZ	Emerald Creek Shop at: O	Gina K foam tape Shop at: AZ \| SSS \| SB	Glassboard Shop at: AZ \| O	HP Paper Shop at: AZ
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Making Faux Stained Glass with Denise Boddey Designs

Learn how to make faux stained glass using panels from Denise Boddey Designs. @deniseboddeydesigns #sponsored

Looking at these Sprouts Panels from Denise Boddey Designs, I thought they would work well sandwiched together. Then I needed to decide what to put between them. Could I make faux stained glass with alcohol ink? Why not give it a try!

Materials:

Sprouts Panels
white acrylic paint
paintbrush
laminate and laminator
alcohol ink
dust cleaner
adhesive
twine
scissors
knife blade
Kamar Varnish
Clear Glaze

Special thanks to Denise Boddey Designs and ScraPerfect for providing some of the materials that are used in this project. I am a design team member with both companies.

Using a laminator and a laminate sheet, send it through by its self. Then set it aside. This is the plastic sheet that will be used as faux stained glass.

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Here is a close-up of the finished project. I love how the colors blend together and show through the chipboard piece. Because the chipboard is laser cut, they align perfectly.

The whole finished piece with light shining through. I can’t wait to hang this in a window. I think it turned out so nice.

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AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, O – Other

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Layered Border Card with Maker’s Movement

Make a layered card with a border die from Maker’s Movement.

Working with Maker’s Movement today I am making a layered border card. Using only one die from the Borders Die Set, I achieved this beautiful activity on the front of the card. The cardstock is created by brushing Distressed Oxide onto each layer before using the die.

I used the first die in the set above, I am excited to try out all the other dies as well after making this card!

Materials:

white cardstock
Borders Die Set
Distressed Oxide inks
cosmetic brush
double-sided tape
Xyron sticker maker
sentiment stamp
paper trimmer
scissors
Make Art board

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Suggested Materials:

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AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, SB – Scrapbook, O – Other

Portable Trimmer Shop at: AZ \| O \| C	Professional Makeup Brush Set Shop at: AZ	Double Sided Tape Shop at: AZ	Distress Ink Bundle Shop at: AZ
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DIY Inexpensive Floral Embellishments

How to make inexpensive floral embellishments from Dollar Tree materials.

I have had so much fun making these colorful flowers. Would you believe me if I told you I spent a total of two dollars and I haven’t even made a dent in my supplies? OK, the colors came from a variety of products I already had on hand so I guess you could argue it costs more. I share with you a variety of different techniques so hopefully, it will cover some products you already own and will not need to purchase. Plus, you can make these flowers into the colors you need specifically for your craft project.

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I found that placing the leaves on the back of the flowers left some glue dot uncovered, which could be used to adhere the flowers to my projects. I decided to place a glue dot on the back of all of the flowers and place them on a coated surface for storage.