Dragons and Shaker Windows: Have an Unbelievable Day! – The Rabbit Hole Designs New Release

Hello, crafty friends! I’m so excited to share today’s project featuring the brand new Dragon Fun Bundle from The Rabbit Hole Designs New Release. This bundle just makes me smile—it’s full of adorable dragons that are perfect for playful, whimsical cards that really stand out. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a good shaker card?

Lately, I’ve been in a bit of a creative rut. You know that feeling when you’ve made a bunch of cards and they all start to look the same? I wanted something fresh, fun, and a little interactive. That’s when I decided to combine these sweet dragons with a triple-window shaker design. It’s the perfect remedy for when you’re stuck in a crafting loop and need to shake things up a bit—literally!

Dragons and Shaker Windows: Have an Unbelievable Day!

Why Shaker Windows?

Shaker cards are always a hit because they’re interactive and just plain fun to play with. But adding not one, not two, but three shaker windows? That’s next-level joy! It also gives you a chance to feature multiple little scenes or characters, which is perfect when you’re working with a set as adorable as the Dragon Fun Bundle.

When I sat down to create this card, I started by coloring up those charming dragons with my OLO Markers. I kept the colors bright and playful to match the cheerful sentiment—“Have an Unbelievable Day!” There’s just something about coloring dragons that brings me back to my childhood days of doodling fantasy creatures in the margins of my notebooks. It’s such a fun escape from the everyday routine!

The Triple-Window Design

The real star of this card, besides the dragons of course, is the triple shaker window panel. I created three equal-sized windows using basic rectangle dies—no fancy specialty dies needed! A pro tip here: when you’re cutting out the windows, make sure to leave enough space between them so your shaker elements have room to move without getting stuck.

For the shaker bits, I went with an assortment of sequins and tiny seed beads in coordinating colors. I love how the movement of the shaker bits catches the light and adds that little extra something to the finished design. It’s a small detail, but it makes such a difference in the final look of the card.

Building Dimension and Interest

To create the shaker windows, I used double-sided foam tape—carefully lining each window to keep the shaker bits corralled inside. Here’s a little pro tip: when you’re using foam tape for shaker cards, always make sure there are no gaps in your foam “walls.” This ensures that none of the sequins or beads escape and end up rattling around the envelope instead.

The rest of the card came together pretty easily. I chose a bright card base to complement the dragons and added a simple, clean sentiment strip for the “Have an Unbelievable Day” greeting. That sentiment is just perfect—it captures the playful, lighthearted vibe of the dragons and shaker windows so well.

Why This Card Works

What I love most about this project is how it solves a little creative dilemma we all face: how to make a card that’s both simple and special. The triple-window shaker panel is a great way to feature multiple images from the Dragon Fun Bundle without the card feeling crowded. Plus, the interactive element keeps it fresh and unexpected.

This design would be perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just to send a little encouragement. It’s one of those designs that you’ll find yourself coming back to again and again—because who doesn’t love to watch those shaker bits dance around?

A Final Thought

If you’re feeling a little stuck in your own crafting routine, I highly recommend giving a triple-window shaker card a try. It’s easier than you might think and adds such a playful, engaging element to your cards. And with the Dragon Fun Bundle from The Rabbit Hole Designs New Release, you’ll have no shortage of cute dragons to bring to life.

So here’s to shaking things up and having an unbelievable day, one dragon card at a time!

Thanks for dropping by today I hope that you found a little spark of creative inspiration with my project today. Wondering what I used in this project? Everything is linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails in the Materials Used section, or in the text below. Affiliate links may be used at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my crafting adventures and helping me share more fun projects like this one!

Materials Used:

Here you will find the list of supplies that I used to create today's card. All supplies are linked to supply sources below. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you.

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Rick Adkins

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