OH WHAT FUN LARGE SHAKER TAGS | with Conny

Hello crafty friends! It’s Conny here from The Daily Life of Creativity, and today I’m sharing some jumbo shaker tags that feel like little Christmas gifts all by themselves

If you followed my last project—my Oh What Fun mini album—then you know I created that album mostly using the 6x8 paper pad. I ended up with a few leftover sheets… and instead of letting them sit, I turned them into these festive tags! If you haven’t seen the album yet, I have a full process video you can watch right here:

Those leftover pieces from the pad were honestly the MVP of this tag project!

Lets get started! Each tag measures 8 1/4” x 2 3/4”. This longer, slim shape gives you space to layer embellishments while still keeping everything clean and elegant. To make them sturdy, I matted each one onto 110lb. white cardstock, cut slightly larger at 8 1/4” x 2 3/4”. This leaves a white border frames the patterned paper beautifully and makes the tags feel “finished.” I trimmed each patterned paper 8" x 2 1/2". I used two types of acetate depending on the patterned paper.

• The Christmas Magic acetate from the collection (SKU 8987) - full of tiny multicolored stars.
• Heavy clear acetate - great when the paper is already bold or busy.

Both are cut at the same size as the matting, 8 1/4” x 2 3/4”, to fully cover the front. Once the patterned layer is adhered to the white cardstock, I place the acetate on top and take everything to the sewing machine.

I stitch around three sides, the two long edges and one short edge - leaving the top open. This creates a little pouch for you to add your mix of sequins and shakers.

Here’s the mix I used:

• Christmas confetti
• Peppermint bits
• Mint ball shaker pieces
• Laminate balls
• Iridescent sequins
• Snowflake sprinkles

I love when the shaker mix matches papers but it also stands out. Don’t be afraid to combine textures and finishes - sparkle on sparkle is always a win during the holidays. Once filled, I stitch the top edge closed to seal in everything.  I punched a hole in the middle and to protect that opening, I used standard eyelets. They close completely, so none of the shaker pieces can sneak out. I used aqua eyelets. Then I tied each tag with a sparkly iridescent tulle, which pulls the reflected light from the sequins and fills in any empty space. It looks like a bow on a present.

 

Even though shaker tags are already showstoppers, I still like to add soft layering:

• Doodle Pops
• Odds & Ends
• Chit Chat phrases
• Mini Icons
• Puffy Icons

All of the embellishments sit on 1/16” foam adhesive, just enough to lift without overpowering the shaker. You’ll also find a process video for these jumbo shaker tags on Instagram! Make sure you’re following:

@thedailylifeofcreativity

@doodlebugdesign 

It should appear as a collaboration post so it’s easy to find. Creating tags like these reminds me why I love paper crafting, simple pieces of paper transforming into tiny bits of joy. They’re perfect for gifts, treat bags, mini albums, stocking stuffers, and even tucked into planners.

Thank you for spending a little creative time with me today. Happy holidays, happy crafting, and sprinkle a little magic everywhere you go, Xo Conny.

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS USED

8984 oh what fun 6x8 paper pad 
8965 oh what fun Mini Icons
8966 oh what fun Puffy Icons 
8980 oh what fun Odds and Ends 
8980 oh what fun Chit Chat 
8964 peppermints shakers

8963 christmas confetti shakers
8410 limeade balls shakers

8411 mint balls shakers

 

Other 

Double-Sided Adhesive 

Liquid Glue 
Sewing Machine

Score and Trim Board 

Standard Eyelets