Hi there!

If crafting had a soundtrack, this card would be jingling all the way. The new Merry Cover Plate Die and coordinating Merry Sentiment Stamp Set from today’s new Simon Says Stamp’s And Everything Nice release were just begging to be turned into a shaker — and honestly, who could resist?

I went bold with color (navy and green — crisp, modern, and just a little unexpected) and filled the shaker with sequins that catch the light like holiday lights on a tree. The chunky typography makes the perfect backdrop for all that sparkle, and the diagonal sentiment strip adds the finishing “Christmas” touch with a wink.

Design Highlights

• 🎄 Big and Bold: The Merry Cover Plate Die takes center stage with oversized letters and clean geometry.
• 💚 Modern Palette: Navy and green bring a fresh twist to traditional red and green holiday tones.
• ✨ Shake It Up: A sequin-filled window adds movement and festive sparkle.
• 🎀 Tagged Sentiment: The tagged Christmas sentiment adds just the right pop of contrast.
• 💌 Finishing Flair: A silver cord bow ties the whole design together — literally.

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✂️ Studio Tip:  If you’re making your own shaker pocket for your shaker cards, use strong, red tape to secure the edges. It keeps your sequins from escaping mid-shake (and trust me, glitter chaos is real).

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It’s bold, shiny, and just a little mischievous — exactly how holiday crafting should be. 

Have a wonderfully creative day!