Hi, Ali here today! Today, I’m so excited to share a special Thanksgiving card I created for my husband, Jeff. This Thankful for You Shaker Card is perfect because of the colors, patterns, and cozy autumn vibes. I tried a few new-to-me products, 3D Foam Circles White Mix and Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Holographic Colors. Once I started using them, I couldn’t stop! They added so much texture, shimmer, and dimension to my card that I’m already dreaming up ways to use them again for Christmas cards and winter projects.
Building the Background
Choose two patterned papers from the 6×6 Farmhouse paper pad. I love how well these papers coordinate! Cut each sheet on the diagonal and pieced together to form the background for my card front. This simple cut added visual interest and a bit of rustic charm. Adhere with the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Dispenser.
Layering the Focal Point
Layer a scalloped circle with a slightly smaller circle to frame the focal point to the card’s center. Place a fun and an interactive element, Doodle-Pop pumpkin shaker, to the layered circle. Love how the shaker adds a little movement and sparkle! Because it’s a heavier embellishment, I used extra adhesive to make sure it stayed firmly attached.
Adding Dimension and Shine
Let’s add the details…because it’s all in the details, right? Some of the cute leaves, acorn and floral pieces were randomly placed around the circle with a combination of the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Dispenser and 3D Foam Squares White Mix for depth and texture.
Now, the real fun began…Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique! I centered some of the 3D on the floral accents. Remove one of the top liners. Cut a smaller piece of fine gold foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Holographic Colors pack and with the color side facing you, rub the foil color into the foam circle. Peel off to reveal the color. Repeat the steps with the other foam circles. It was unbelievably easy!
The gold really makes the flowers pop! It’s such a simple technique, but it brings an elegant shimmer to the design that catches the light beautifully.
Final Touches and Thoughts
After everything was in place, I stepped back and couldn’t help but smile. The combination of warm colors, layered textures, and metallic shine perfectly captured the cozy spirit of Thanksgiving.
Creating this card reminded me why I love handmade crafts so much—they’re not just paper and glue, but tiny pieces of joy and gratitude we can share with the people we love.
I hope this Thankful for You Shaker Card inspires you to try out this Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique with 3D Foam shapes and Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets for your own seasonal creations. Trust me, once you start experimenting, the possibilities are endless—from Christmas cards to scrapbook layouts to gift tags!
Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving filled with warmth, creativity, and love.
Warm hugs,
Ali 💛
Ali Skifton (FunAdventuresWithAli)
Creative Time: 30 mins
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Dispenser
Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Holographic Colors
Other: Doodlebug Design Farmhouse Collection
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