Hey crafty friends! 

Today I’m sharing a card that’s close to my heart and full of color, sparkle, and a powerful message. “Nevertheless, she persisted” – a sentiment that resonates deeply with me – takes center stage in this springtime shaker card, surrounded by cheerful florals and a whimsical little birdhouse.

This design came together beautifully with products from Love From Lizi, featuring items from the April 2025 and March 2025 releases. I love how the bold purple contrasts with the soft florals, and those shaker bits just bring it all to life! Let’s get into the details!

Supplies Used:

This is a list of supplies I used on my card project. Some of these products may include affiliate links that earn me a commission at no cost to you. Visual links to all products can be found on my blog: Stellar Crafts by Pam.

Love From Lizi:

Other Supplies:

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Create the Card Base:

• Start with a standard A2 top-fold card base in white (4.25" x 11", scored at 5.5" on the 11" side).

2. Build the Background:

• Die cut the floral patterned paper using a stitched scalloped rectangle die.
• Die cut the birdhouse scene towards the top center of the floral panel to create your shaker window.

• Using the same stitched scalloped rectangle die, cut the purple patterned paper to create a scalloped frame. Mount this purple scalloped frame directly to the center of your card base.
• From the leftover purple paper, create a circle frame by combining the birdhouse scene die and a large circle die from the Background Builder 1 set. Adhere this frame around the circle opening on the floral panel.

3. Make the Shaker Element:

• Adhere a piece of acetate behind the circle window in the floral patterned paper.

 

• Die cut the birdhouse scene again from white cardstock and adhere it to the center of the purple circle frame on top of the acetate.

  

• Add foam tape around the back of the floral panel to create your shaker well. Fill with clear sequins, then seal the back using a scrap piece of the purple patterned paper.

  

4. Assemble the Focal Point:

5. Add the Sentiment:

6. Finishing Touches:

• Add a few clear or iridescent sequins around the card front to bring in extra sparkle and visual balance.

  I love how this card turned out – it’s equal parts sweet and strong. The mix of soft florals and bold purples really highlight the sentiment, and the shaker element gives it that fun interactive element we all adore.  This card would be perfect for encouragement, a graduation, or even just to remind someone of their inner strength. Have you tried mixing your seasonal patterned papers this way? I’d love to see what you create with the Love From Lizi April Release! Until next time, keep crafting your joy! Pam WatsonBLOG : http://www.stellarcraftsbypam.comFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/stellarcraftsbypamINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/stellarcraftsbypam/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@stellarcraftsbypamEMAIL: stellarcraftsbypam@gmail.com