Easter Shaker Card 

Create an adorable interactive Easter shaker card that will delight everyone with this fun and approachable tutorial from Brandi Mahon of Stamp Me Some Love! Discover how heat transfer vinyl makes intricate floral egg designs incredibly easy to cut and weed, eliminating the frustration of tiny cardstock pieces. This project combines HTV precision with shaker card excitement, teaching you to create a professional-looking dimensional card featuring a beautiful egg design, clear acetate window, and fun shaker elements that bring your Easter greetings to life.

What You'll Create

• Interactive Easter shaker card with moving embellishments
• Intricate floral egg design in heat transfer vinyl
• Clear acetate shaker window professionally sealed
• Holographic HTV sentiment reading "Happy Easter"
• Coordinating patterned paper with spring butterflies or florals
• Shadow die-cut backing for dimensional sentiment
• 4" x 5.2" card front with perfect proportions
• Complete A2-sized card base (5.5" x 4.25")
• Two color variations demonstrated for inspiration
• Techniques applicable to any shaker card design

Techniques You'll Learn

• Working with SVG files requiring specific sizing (4" x 5.2")
• Resizing grouped elements proportionally in Design Space
• Mirroring heat transfer vinyl designs correctly
• Creating weeding boxes for easier HTV removal
• Cutting intricate floral designs with HTV
• Weeding tiny detailed pieces efficiently
• Using light pad for better cut line visibility
• Heat pressing HTV on cardstock without warping
• Using glass mat as heat-resistant pressing surface
• Cool peel technique for clean transfers
• Trimming excess cardstock for clean edges
• Working with Cricut acetate (removing protective film)
• Creating secure shaker card windows with liquid glue
• Using foam tape to create shaker chamber
• Pull-tab method for straight foam tape application
• Assembling multi-layer shaker cards
• Coordinating HTV colors with patterned paper

Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate - Perfect for crafters with basic Cricut and heat press knowledge who want to explore shaker cards! You should be comfortable with Design Space basics and mirroring HTV. The shaker element adds a fun dimension but is clearly demonstrated step-by-step. If you can weed vinyl and follow assembly instructions carefully, you're ready to create this delightful interactive card. Great first shaker card project!

Class Features

• Step-by-step video demonstration from Design Space to finished card
• Exclusive Easter egg floral design SVG file included
• Critical sizing information (4" x 5.2" proportions)
• Multiple HTV material demonstrations (regular and holographic)
• Detailed weeding guidance for intricate designs
• Heat press application on cardstock technique
• Acetate preparation and protective film removal
• Foam tape pull-tab method for perfect alignment
• Shaker assembly sequence with troubleshooting tips
• Two complete card variations shown
• Complete supplies list with specific product recommendations
• Lifetime access to tutorial video
• Special 25% discount on Introduction to Card Making class

What Makes This Class Special

This tutorial makes shaker cards achievable for everyone by combining the ease of heat transfer vinyl with clear, methodical assembly instructions! Brandy reveals why HTV eliminates the frustration of cutting intricate designs in cardstock—those tiny floral pieces would be impossible to cut cleanly otherwise. Learn professional secrets like using your glass mat to prevent warping during heat application, the foam tape pull-tab trick for perfectly straight placement, and how to properly prepare Cricut acetate (yes, both sides have protective film!). The two color variations inspire endless creative possibilities.

Resources Included

• Exclusive Easter egg floral design SVG file
• Critical Design Space sizing specifications (4" x 5.2")
• Mirroring requirements for all HTV elements
• Multiple material cutting settings (HTV, heavy cardstock, light cardstock)
• Weeding technique for intricate floral details
• Cricut acetate preparation instructions (film on both sides!)
• Foam adhesive application pull-tab method
• Card base construction specifications (8.5" x 5.25" scored at 4.25")
• Shaker bit placement and sealing technique
• Assembly sequence for multi-layer construction
• Two color palette variations for inspiration
• Special offer: 25% off Introduction to Card Making class

Perfect For

• Easter greeting cards with interactive elements
• Spring celebration cards
• Learning shaker card construction
• Combining HTV with dimensional techniques
• Children's birthday or occasion cards (shaker element)
• Building confidence with acetate windows
• Creating memorable holiday cards
• Gift-giving to children or grandchildren
• Practicing intricate HTV weeding

Join Brandi and the Stamp Me Some Love community to create an Easter card that will bring smiles and giggles to everyone who shakes it! Whether you're new to shaker cards or looking for fresh spring designs, this tutorial will guide you through every step with confidence. Your handmade interactive cards will be treasured keepsakes!