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Tutorial: Fuse Tool + Giveaway

Pretty Pink Posh: Fuse Tool Tutorial

Hi everyone, it’s Nina-Marie here with you today! I’m going to share some inspiration and tips for using the We R Memory Keepers Fuse Tool with your Pretty Pink Posh products to create an easy and fun shaker card!

Pretty Pink Posh: Fuse Tool Tutorial

I love making shaker cards and prior to the Fuse Tool, most of us were making our shakers using LOTS of foam tape. While that works well, I have found that the Fuse Tool makes shaker cards not only easier to create but there are other benefits as well…

  1. The sequins and other shaker elements do not get stuck to the sides of your shaker because there is no foam tape for them to stick to
  2. There is less bulk because we do not need to create a dimensional well to allow the shaker bits to move around.
  3. Purchasing inexpensive photo sleeves to use for your shakers is more cost effective then using a lot of foam tape.

Pretty Pink Posh: Fuse Tool Tutorial

These are just some of the benefits I have found so far with the Fuse Tool; honestly, I’m questioning myself as to why I hadn’t gotten this tool when it first came out!

Pretty Pink Posh: Fuse Tool Tutorial

Pretty Pink Posh: Fuse Tool Tutorial

For this card I’ve created, I used a few different stamp and die sets; all the products are listed at the bottom of the post. I felt that the darling little elephant from WPlus9’s Unforgettable stamp set would be a perfect for a “welcome baby” card.

For the main piece, I started out with the Scallop Frames die and had that be the inspiration I based my whole card around. For the shaker part, I filled it with the Sweet Pea Mix, Gold Stars, 8mm Sparkling Clear and 10mm Sparkling Clear.

Pretty Pink Posh: Fuse Tool Tutorial

I colored the elephant with Copics and use him to create an extra interactive element on this card… watch the video to find out! I’ll also be talking more in-depth about the Fuse Tool in the video. I hope you enjoy and get some inspiration for using the Fuse Tool in your upcoming projects!

Pretty Pink Posh: Fuse Tool Tutorial

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We also wanted to have a giveaway in this post for the Fuse tool, along with a $50 Pretty Pink Posh gift certificate (so you can fill those shakers up)! Enter the giveaway below…

a Rafflecopter giveaway

If you have any questions about this post, feel free to leave it in the comments! Thanks so much for stopping by and spending some time with me; I’ll see you again soon!

xoxo, Nina-Marie

206 Comments

  1. Love this card!! It is absolutely adorable!! Sadly, I will have to tell my husband “I know I said I was done buying more crafting implements and supplies, but apparently, I was wrong!! I obviously NEED this FUSE tool…

    Thank you SO much Nina for another awesome card idea! And thank you and Paulina for another opportunity to win a cool prize! Although, I will probably be buying this now!

  4. Wow this is such a adorable card!!! I love shaker cards and I love the soft colors and the whole design of the card!

  6. What a lovely baby card! Shaker cards are my favorite so that’s how I love to use sequins the best. They add such glittery goodness to anything. Thanks for the inspiration and the giveaway!

  7. Your card is both cute AND classy! The shaker elements are so striking, and the wee elephant and sentiment cloud, precious! As for your video: thank you over and over for sharing how you create magic…
    ~carol

  8. Just as I was learning shaker cards 101, along came the fuse tool and I instantly loved it. I don’t yet have one and I’ve only watched a thousand how to videos and the fuse tool and sequins are forever linked!

  9. Shakers are obviously the best way to use so many beautiful colors offered by PPP, but I love adding just a couple to a card adding a touch of shine !

  10. I use a lot of sequins singly glued on to add a little bling. But I also like to use them in shakers and want to get better at them!

  11. I love using the fuse tool. Shaker cards are so much easier now.

  12. I love making shaker cards. I only use your sequins and sea beads in all my cards.

  14. Favorite use of sequins is letting my granddaughter create interesting designs.

  16. I like how the elephant has movement. I think shaker cards are so good for children.

  18. Very gorgeous card ! I surely have to make a shaker card ! I used to use sequins to stick them directly onto the card. Thanks for the video and for sharing.

  20. Oh wow! I hadn’t thought of the fuse tool for shakers. I don’t make pocket pages so didn’t think it would be of any use to me. What a great card idea!

  22. This tool looks like so much fun for card making! Also, I have never shopped from PPP, so it would be neat to try the shiny, sparkly, pretty things out! :)

  24. Very sweet card. I usually just glue sequins on cards for a little sparkle.

  25. What an adorable card and love the shaker aspect with a cute elephant. Thanks for the tips on using the fuse tool. Just got mine and am excited to give it a try.

  27. Cool video and great giveaway! Sequins are the best for shaker cards but I like to add a couple on the card as accents.

  30. Thank you so much for explaining the fuse tool for me. I’ve been curious about it. Beautiful card, too!!!

  31. Wow, so cute and easy. I keep seeing the fusing tool at my local craft store and I think hmm what could I do with that. This is a great tool to use for shaker cards. i wonder what else you could use the tool for in card making.

  33. I just found out about shaker cards! I have not yet started or created one yet but I am super excited to get all the things i need to start!!!

  34. This is SO cute!! Some lucky new mama is going to love your sweet card. I need some of those scalloped frame dies so I can make some shakers like this.

  36. Love sequins in shaker cards and as little accents on my cards.

    Love this little elephant. He’s a favorite of mine to use!!

    Love your card and the tips!!

  39. Love to use sequins mostly in shakers but also on the front of cards.

  40. I love using sequins to make shaker cards, especially for birthdays!

  41. Such a darling, darling card! The elements all work so wonderfully well together! I especially love the embossed vellum sentiment. It really does look as though it’s floating!

    Thanks for the video too. It’s the first time I’ve seen the Fuse tool in action. I’m adding it to my wish list (and crossing my fingers to win here)!!

  44. What an adorable card! I love to use sequins in shaker cards and to add a little sparkle to other cards. Must get a fuse tool! Thanks so much for the video tutorial!

  45. What a beautiful card! The fuse tool has been on my Wishlist for some time, but I’m still waiting for a good sale before I can get it.

  46. My two favorite ways to use sequins are in shaker cards (of course!) and to put sparkly little bits here and there on my card fronts!

  47. I have the Fuse Tool, but am finding it a bit tricky to use. Thanks for the tips! Love this card by the way! I may have to CASE it, as I have a new grandbaby due soon!

    1. P.S. I f I win I will gift the tool to my sister and we will split the GC so we can make cards together!

  48. I love how easy the fuse tool makes a shaker card! What an adorable card! I am inspired!

  50. I love to use sequins for all my cards–for a little bling and shaker cards! Great video!!

  54. What an absolutely stunning card! I see my Fuse tool getting a bit of a work out today :)

  55. My favorite way to use sequins is…I can’t decide! I use them glued as embellishments more often but love love love shaker cards!

  57. Such a fun and
    pretty shaker card.
    I love to use sequins
    in my shakers and
    also as accents on
    my cards.
    Carla from Utah

  58. Is there a way NOT to use sequins?!! LOL! Love using sequins in shakers, added embellishments to cards and scrapbook pages too! Loved the video!

  59. Shaker cards are always so much fun to make and a great way to display the how gorgeous sequins are! Fabulous little baby card design! I love the big puffy cloud! <3

  63. What a great card. I love that by using the fuse tool, you don’t get the bulk or the weight of using foam tape or fun foam.

  65. Fabulous and pretty card! I love that it’s a shaker card too ! Shaker cards are my favorite way to use sequins!

  67. . The fuse tool looks to simplify the shaker card. Kind of costly for just one use.

  68. What a beautiful card. Your video was perfect timing as I’ve actually ordered a fuse tool today. Can’t wait to get it and try out the really helpful tips you shared. Thanks for the chance to win.

  71. Wow this is such an adorable card I always get so inspired by your sequins so I am now shaker card addicted. Love the mixes you create because they just go straight into my Shaker Cards you must be a mind reader most times because I don’t seem to have a problem finding a colour to match. Keep up the good work love your Newsletters too. Enjoy your Day!

  72. I love this video! Thanks for sharing. Anything that makes it easier for shaker cards. :)

  73. Nothing like a shaker card to show off the sequins but I do use sequins as embellishments on nearly all of my cards. Nothing beats them!!

  74. So clever and beautiful ! I will probably follow your fabulous advise for my future shaker cards. Your card is great, the other detail of the “flying” elephant is fabulous. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us !

  75. A Fuse Tool has been on my “Wish List” for awhile. Now that I better understand how to use it, it is now in the number 1 position on my wish list. Thank you so much for this (very easily understood) tutorial!

  76. I love sequins and order them from PPP. I use them on cards and as shakers!

  80. Thank you for the awesome video about the fuse tool!! Surely it would save tons of money and time in the long run without needing all that foam tape!!

  81. I enjoy Nina-Marie’s videos and cards – I’ve been a subscriber to her channel and the PPP channel for a while. I can’t wait to get my hands on the fuse tool! My favorite way to use sequins is shaker cards. I think it would be fun to have the fuse tool to make some different kinds of shaker cards like this one. Thanks for the chance! I love your sequins!

  83. Such a cute card. Love shakers but I tend to use sequins as accents.

  84. SQUEEEEE! LOVE this! Not only is it a VERY yummy shaker, but that elephant!!!! Oh That elephant. LOVE!!!

    Favorite way to use sequins…well, shakers for sure, but since those aren’t made all the time, I love using sequins as little accents on cards ♥

  88. Sequins are the perfect touch to a simple card when you don’t want to overwhelm the focal image. And of course shaker cards.

  93. What a wonderful tutorial, the card is absolutely adorable with all those sparkly pretty pink posh sequins. I love the swinging elephant and the shaker card combo.

  94. I got rid of mine because of space. Your post makes me want it again. Now that I’ve done some spring cleaning, it sure would be nice to win this fantastic prize. ;)

  97. I love to use sequence for Shaker card! Also for pretty accent for the card. Sequins always make things better.

  98. I like to dot them around for a little something extra to finish off the card.

  101. Super cute and just in time for me since I’m going to a baby shower soon! I like sequins in shakers cards, on cards, and loose inside.

  102. Beautiful card!!!!! I love to use sequins in shaker cards and just adding them to the cards inside and out!!!!

  103. I LOVE to use sequins on every card I make, I usually have to restrain myself! That’s what is so great about making shaker cards – LOTS of sparkly sequins!

  104. What a fabulous card and tutorial! An extra bonus is the giveaway!

  105. Awesome video!! This card is so precious!! I love sequins and I use them on shaker cards as well as to accent my cards. Love PPP sequins!!

  106. I love to use sequins in shaker cards, but I think I use them most often just adding a few (always an odd number) on the front of cards to add some scattered interest and sparkle. :)

  107. I’d love to have this card etc, it’s soo cool love it..What a great b-day that would make. Wahoo.

  109. This is such a cute card! I have the Fuse Tool but I’ve never used it. This card makes me want to get it out and use it! The sequins you used are so pretty and match the elephant and her hat perfectly. Thanks for the opportunity to win this prize, that would be great since I love Pretty Pink Posh so much!

  111. It’s an absolutely adorable card! I love making shakers myself but it appears that with the fuse tool it’s just so much easier! :-) thank you so much for sharing this, I’m really enjoying the tutorial series on the blog – some great tips and ideas!

  112. CUTENESS GALORE!!!
    Your card is ADORABLE Nina-Marie!!!
    LOVE how your SWEET elephant is dangling over the shaker action, LOVE your your PRETTY shaker too, a DELIGHTFUL design!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION and FABULOUS video :)
    PS – I LOVE to use sequins for shaker cards but have to confess that I use them more often as SPARKLING accents on my cards, they make the perfect finishing touch

  113. What a beautiful card!!! I so love this fuse tool must have one!!!

  115. Wow!!!! Gorgeous creation! My favourite way to use sequins is making shaker cards.

  116. I use foam to make my shakers, but love this way of making them. Great card-so adorable!

  117. Can you believe I haven’t tried a shaker card yet? Maybe because I don’t have a fuse tool!

  118. very cute card! Thanks for sharing this beautiful video on how to use the fuse tool. I want to own one and want to be lucky..

  119. I love your card and your video was super helpful as I’ve been back and forth on whether to get the fuse tool or not! Thank you!!

  120. What a cutie patootie of a card! Love sequins to make shaker cards as well as using a few on my card fronts! I can think of lots of uses for a fuse tool. Thanks for the opportunity!

  122. My teenage daughter and her friends come and make cards nearly. Every weekend. They would love using this… And it would not take so long to make those shaker cards!

  123. Love this card. Have been wanting/needing a Misti for a while now.

  124. I love this card. It’s so adorable and the sequins are so pretty.

  126. Beautiful card. and thank you so much for the informative video. love it.

  127. Such a sweet card, and I enjoyed seeing how the fuse tool works from your video! I hadn’t thought about combining pink & gold before, but those sequins are gorgeous together. And the scallop frame is so pretty. Thanks for sharing the how-tos and for the chance to win such great prizes! :)

  128. I love maki shaker cards! This looks like a great tool to help with my obsessions with sequins!

  130. I haven’t made a shaker card yet but am going to try, thanks for the tutorial! Love using sequins to add a little bling to anything!

  131. Cute cards. Love pretty pink posh sequins. I’ll have to get the fuse tool. Thanks for your help

  132. These are fun and I want to make them. I have been eyeing this tool for a long time and I think it’s about time I got one.

  134. Adorable card!! I like to use my PPP sequins in my shaker cards or for embellishments on cards.

  137. Love this card. Thanks for the tutorial. Can’t wait to buy the fuse tool and more sequins!

  138. Thanks for the tutorial! I’m just getting into making shaker cards and this looks so much better than all that foam tape!

  139. What a FANTASTIC giveaway! The baby card you created is adorbs. I love the varying sequins you placed in the shaker portion. I’ve been waiting on the fuse tool because I want sure if I’d find it useful, but after seeing so many great projects, I’m in luv! Subscribed to your YouTube videos, fb page,instagram and blog! Great ideas and inspiration! Very well done and can’t wait for more! Thanks for the chance on a great giveaway-I’d luv both!
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  142. You have some beautiful cards, I’ve made some cards with sequins & it adds such a nice touch. I like your sequins being they are nice and stong, made very well. Jooniper shared some of your sequins with me & ive been having fun with them. I made a really neat shaker card.

  144. I love this card so delight and pretty. I usually use sequins to make shaker cards.
    Thanks for sharing. Happy stamping

  145. Such a cute card and I really enjoyed the video. Now it makes more sense. Thanks for the chance!

  146. Such an adorable and dazzling card!!! Love using sequins in shakers…..esp lovely mixes of sequins!! Thanks for the chance to win this awesome prize!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

  147. I like to use sequins for dimension and to focus the eye to certain elements on the card.

  150. Love your idea to use the fuse tool to make shaker cards. Your elephant idea is ESP. Cute!

  151. I love the cute elephant card! I have made shaker cards before, but they would be so much easier with a fuse tool. Sequins are so much fun to add sparkle to any card! I use them on every card that I can.

  155. What a great looking tool! I have been seeing a lot of examples of shaker cards & boy do this look like the best tool to get the job done.

  156. This is absolutely adorable! I can’t wait to try one for myself! Thanks so much for the video tutorial.

  159. Pretty fantastic card. So soft and dreamy . I usually use sequins in my shaker cards or as embellishment with water color. Thanks for this opportunity to win. happy stamping .

  160. Love this card the shaker I love them haven’t tried them yet kind of leary.

  161. This is great. You really made it look very easy to do.
    The card is adorable.

  163. I loved the video. I definitely want to try the fuse tool now. I love shaker cards but hate the hassle of all the foam tape. Thanks for teaching me something new. Super cute card!

  169. How cool is that? This shaker card is absolutely amazing. What a great idea with the photo pockets. LOVE THIS!!!

  170. What a great informative video and such a fabulous card! Thanks for sharing!

  172. Excellent video! I like to use sequins to add some pop to a card. I like to bring on the bling!

  176. I finally made my first shaker card with sequins @ Easter time..but my favorite is to do a strategic sprinkle on a card to just add an extra wow factor!! Love the idea of using the fuse tool!

  177. What an adorable card!
    Thanks for a great video!
    I have a Fuse, but have not tried
    making a shaker element yet.
    I had thought about it, but now
    you have sparked my interest in trying this.
    My favorite (and fastest) way to use sequins is
    to simply add 3-5 in random spots on my card.

  178. What a fabulously adorable card! I love shaker cards and have been wanting to try one myself, but have yet to invest in the Fuse tool just yet. This technique looks much simpler than using foam tape. Great tutorial!!

  179. Darling card and great tutorial!! I love using sequins in shaker cards and as accents on my card. Thanks for sharing!!

  181. VERY cute card!! Pink posh has the BEST sequins, I swear! I love them. thanks for sharing your talent with us! :)

  182. For my entry post: My favourite way to use sequins is pretty routine, I guess.. I like to just put a few here and there on my card fronts to add a little sparkle and bling. The clear sequins are my absolute favourite! They go with everything!

  187. So now I know what you can do with a fuse. Very interesting and informative!

  189. Sequins add a special little sparkle & touch to cards, scrapbook pages, crafts, etc. My ultimate favorite use is as a shaker, whether it’s a card or a little pocket used as an embellishment. Pretty Pink Posh has such a variety of colors & sequin sizes which is fabulous! I wish I could order 1 of every type offered. Thanks for this fun filled giveaway & keep up the beautiful sequin types PPP…. I’m a huge fan!

  190. Awesome card and fantastic giveaway! Sequins are a great addition for a shaker card. I have friends that have their fuse tool but I don’t have one myself.

  191. I use sequins on my greeting cards.
    I like to sprinkle them around the card.
    If it’s a themed card I make sure to use sequins
    that match (hearts for Valentine’s Day, etc)
    thanks.

  192. Shakers are my favorite, and led me to PPP in the beginning! I have been kind of afraid of the fuse tool, so thank you for demonstrating how useful it really is!!! Love the card.

  193. I love shaker cards and sequins goes perfectly. So this is my favorite way to use sequins. I love this elephant card it is just beautiful.

  194. This card is adorable. I love elephants and shaker cards. Thanks for the chance to win.

  195. I adore your baby girl card! From the swinging elephant to the beautiful buts inside the shacker. I like you easy ti follow video..great for beginner card makers, like me!

  196. I absolutely love Shaker Cards! This Fuse tool would be the CAT’S MEOW to win! Thanks for the chance!

  197. I for got to add that sequins are my favorite thing to put in Shaker cards! I absolutely love Shaker Cards! This Fuse tool would be the CAT’S MEOW to win! Thanks for the chance!

  198. I love to use sequins by glueing them individually for an unexpected glimmer of shine.

  199. I use sequins on cards and scrapbook layouts in groupings of odd numbers, they look the best when using a combination of 10mm 6mm and 4mm. Just the perfect amount of sparkle and shine.

  200. Cute card! The dangling elephant is darling! I like how you combined elements from multiple stamp sets and companies.

  203. Wow!! Stunning card! I love using sequins to add a little sparkle to my cards but I definitely need to make more shaker cards!!!

  205. LOVE this cute and fun shaker card for baby! Thanks for the tips!
    I love my FUSE tool and it super fun to use, I made more non-bulky shaker cards with it :)

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