How to Make a Shaker Box on a Scrapbook Page

Shaker boxes add movement and sound to scrapbook pages. They can be created into almost any shape and can be filled creatively with small elements, such as miniature buttons, seed beads, pearls, vegetable seeds, punches, sequins or glitter. Whether basic shapes or specific designs, shaker boxes are simple to make and add a shake, rattle and roll to any scrapbook page.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Scissors
• Craft Knife
• Beads or Sequins
• Foam Tape
• Cardstock
• Adhesive
• Transparent Film

1. Cut out your shaker box shape, such as a strawberry, watermelon, sun, moon or star. Make sure it is large enough to allow for the foam tape border and room for the contents to move about freely.

2. Cut out a window inside your shape using a craft knife. Make sure you leave at least a 1/2-inch border around your shape.

3. Turn your shaker box over and adhere the transparent film to the shape, using strong adhesive. Trim the excess.

4. Adhere sections of foam tape to the back of the shape. Make sure you leave no gaps.

5. Pour a small amount of beads, sequins, or small buttons into the well you created with the foam tape. Leave enough room for them to be able to move around.

6. Peel off the foam tape backing.

7. Place a piece of cardstock over the foam tape and adhere securely. Choose a complimentary color because you will see it on the inside of the shaker box.

8. Trim the excess backing away.

9. Attach your shaker box to your scrapbook page.

Tips & Warnings

• Create several basic shape shaker boxes such as ovals, circle or squares. Add the top design later to the unfinished shaker boxes for an immediate page element.
• Make sure you fill all the gaps with small pieces of foam tape. Once you have sealed the beads inside, shake it several times to make sure they are secure.