Valentine cards are meant to be joyful… playful… and just a little bit over-the-top.
And nothing says over-the-top handmade love like a shaker card filled with floating hearts!
This project combines the gorgeous patterns from the Made With Love Designer Series Paper with the sweet sentiments and dies from the Endless Love stamp set, plus Window Sheets and the Loose Valentine’s Assortment to create a card that literally shakes with love.
The best part? The measurements are simple, the layers do the work for you, and the shaker element comes together faster than you think. Follow the VIDEO TUTORIAL — LINK below.
✂️ Card Measurements
- Base Card – Basic White: 5.5″ x 4.25″
- DSP Layer (Made With Love DSP): 5.25″ x 4″
- Window opening: cut into the DSP layer using a die from the Endless Love Dies & cut filagree heart shape for the shaker card front.
- Window Sheet: slightly larger than the die opening
- Shaker Elements: Loose Valentine’s Assortment & embellish with Loose Gold Sequins
💕 Products Used
VIDEO TUTORIAL
🛠️ How to Build the Shaker
- Cut the DSP layer (5.25″ x 4″) and another in Basic White as a backing.
- Use glue to loosely “tack” both layers before die-cutting a heart or shape in the center using the Endless Love dies with the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.
- Flip the DSP over and adhere a Window Sheet (2.5″ x 2.5″) behind the opening.
- Add Foam Adhesive Strips around the window to create a sealed well.
- Sprinkle in the Loose Valentine’s Assortment.
- Remove backing from foam strips and carefully adhere to the Basic White card base.
- Stamp and die-cut a sentiments from Endless Love stamp set on Basic White card stock and layer onto the front using Dimensionals.
- Die cut the filigree heart shape in Basic White and/or Gold Foil and glue to the card front.
Shake… smile… repeat. 😊
💡 Why This Card Works So Beautifully
The Made With Love DSP does most of the visual work for you. Those bold Valentine patterns frame the shaker window perfectly and added accent is the filigree heart shape.
The acetate window keeps everything clean and professional looking, while the floating hearts inside add movement and delight.
And because your base is classic Basic White, the colors stay crisp, bright, and cheerful.
🎁 Perfect For
- Classroom Valentines
- Grandkids
- Friends
- Hospital donations
- Anyone who needs a little handmade happiness in this February
This is one of those designs you can easily batch-make once you do the first one.
❤️ A Little Tip from My Craft Table
Cut several DSP layers at once by loosely “tacking” the layers and die-cut windows in one pass.
You’ll be amazed how quickly these come together!
Ready to Shake Up Your Valentines?
You can shop the products used in this project right in my online store:
👉 stampartconnection.com
Because handmade love is always the best kind.
