Champagne Shaker Card Tutorial

Cheers to this stunning contemporary shaker card! Made using the champagne flute SVG that we're giving you for FREE!

How to make this shaker card + FREE SVG

This SVG file is available for free! You can use it for wedding cards, invitations, thank-you notes, RSVPs, and even stylish table decor!

Today, we'll show you how to craft this elegant shaker card!

Materials You'll Need:

Champagne glass SVG file
Cutting machine (e.g., Brother Scan and Cut, Cricut, or Silhouette)
Glitter cardstock
Foam tape
Acetate
Sequins

Step 1: Preparing the Card Base

First, open your champagne glass SVG file in your cutting machine's software. Place the champagne glass on your virtual artboard and add a rectangle around it, measuring approximately four by seven inches. This rectangle will serve as the card base. Additionally, insert a score line down the center of the rectangle. This will allow you to fold the card neatly later.

Step 2: Cutting the Card Base

Cut the card base from a sturdy cardstock, preferably around 300-350 GSM, using your cutting machine. Be sure to follow the score line to ensure a clean fold. This will create the foundation for your card.

Step 3: Creating the Shaker Element

Now, let's focus on the shaker element of the card. You'll need glitter cardstock, foam tape, acetate, and sequins for this part.

Cut a piece of glitter cardstock to fit behind the champagne glass cutout.
Cut a piece of acetate that covers the aperture of the champagne glass, leaving a small border.
Apply a layer of foam tape around the inner edges of the card base, making sure there are no gaps.
Before removing the backing paper from the foam tape, use an anti-static bag to reduce static inside the acetate area. This will prevent sequins from sticking to the sides.

Step 4: Assembling the Shaker Card

Carefully place sequins inside the champagne glass area, making sure they stay within the glass shape.
Once you're satisfied with the amount of sequins, remove the backing paper from the foam tape on the card base.
Press the glitter cardstock onto the foam tape, sealing the sequins inside the champagne glass.

Step 5: Finishing Touches

Your shaker card is almost complete! All that's left is to add any decorative elements you want! Lou leaves the card as it is for a contemporary feel but you could consider stamping a sentiment or embellishing the card to match your theme!

And there you have it—a beautiful and fun shaker card! Cheers!