Sugar Plum Penguin Shaker

 Hello Crafty Friends! Arsenia here, ready to sprinkle some crafty cheer as we kick off the last day of our Instagram Hop! This release is bursting with all the cozy winter vibes — and oh my goodness, do we have the cutest penguins waddling their way into your hearts! 

Today’s project stars the brand new Penguin Shaker Die, and yes friends… it’s shaker time! My color palette? A dreamy trio of plum-perfect purples — simple, elegant, and a little unexpected for the season (but totally fabulous, trust me).

First up, I created a whimsical winter background using the new Snowflake Background Stencil paired with the new Twinkle Stencil. With three shades of plum and a flurry of white paint splatters, the background came alive with frosty dimension. To add a little woodland wonder, I tucked in some delicate new Birch Tree Dies, and for that polished, finished edge — my trusty Fancy Cake Dies made an appearance (it’s one of my most-loved crafty tools!).

Now for the star of the show — the Penguin Shaker! I die-cut all the pieces, gave the beak and feet a soft touch of ink blending, and filled the shaker belly with the new Black Tie Shaker Beads (snow much fun!). Once assembled, my dapper little penguin got dressed up with googly eyes and a cozy scarf from the new Penguin Mugs Dies set — complete with white gel pen polka dots and a sweet plum heart.

For the sentiment, I reached for the new Let It Snow stamp Set with coordinating dies!  To finish everything off, I added crystal accents to the birch trees and a single stitched snowflake floating above our penguin friend.

And just like that — ta-da! — card complete! It’s a touch unexpected for the holidays, but I absolutely adore how the purples make this chilly scene feel warm and whimsical.

Thank you snow much for stopping by!  I hope you’re loving this release as much as I am. Be sure to hop over to Instagram to join in the fun, see all the amazing inspiration, and celebrate with us!