Clear Scraps Project Post

Hello friends! It's Jennifer here on the blog today to share a layout I created using one of the new adorable Mini Shakers!  There are so many different shapes to choose from as well as a few words!  Summer is always packed full of fun memories and activities including days in the sun!  The Shell Mini Shaker is a perfect accent to my photo of my niece jumping in the pool! 

I began by backing the chipboard base of my shaker with patterned paper. I found its best to use a solvent based liquid adhesive such as Beacon 3-in-1. I then trimmed excess paper away using scissors followed by using a sanding tool to smooth edges. 

Next, I painted the top chipboard frame as well as the edges of the two inside frames with chalk paint in Patina.  

Using my Beacon adhesive, I adhered the two chipboard frames to the base.  I then inserted Star Sprinkle Mix along with additional sequins to the center.  Next, I adhered the acrylic piece followed by the top chipboard frame. 

Here is the final result of my assembled shaker! I again used Beacon 3-in-1 to adhere the shaker to my page. 

To give my background a pop of color, I used the 12×12 Spiral Mascil along with spray ink in yellow. This is a great technique to use if you usually use a solid color for your base page.  

Here is a close up of the spray ink with the Mascil! I love how it turned out especially against the white cardstock!  I added a cut file that I adhered behind my photo as well as used small die cuts and embellishments to accent. 

Thank you for stopping by the blog today! You can see everything that is new with Clear Scraps by clicking HERE! Have a wonderful day!

Additional products used: patterned paper, stickers, die cuts, epoxy buttons: Cocoa Vanilla Studio; cardstock: American Crafts; adhesive: Beacon, Tombow, Thermoweb; ink, spray ink:  Ranger; stamp: October Afternoon; paint: Folk Art; die cut machine: Silhouette; sewing machine: Janome; misc:  thread, sequins.