Message in a Bottle Shaker Tags

In continuing with the Beach Theme for July…

I’ve got a couple of cute projects using the Message in a Bottle Stamp and Die Set from

The Maker’s Movement to share with you.

MSD222 Message in a Bottle Stamp and Die Set

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Message in a Bottle Pirate Ship Shaker Tag Directions:

Stamp the ship on white watercolor cardstock.
Color the ship with Tombow Art Markers.

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Align the ship die over the ship image. Place a piece of washi tape or removable tape over the die to keep it in place. Run the die through the Crossover II Die Cutting Machine* to cut out the image.

Aren’t these are the cutest little ships?

You can add a skull and crossbones to the sail, or a sweet little heart. (included in the set)

You will need to cut out several pieces to create the Message in a Bottle Shaker Tag.

Cut a bottle shape out of clear acetate and a wavy-look scrapbook paper.
Place a small piece of distressed woodgrain look scrapbook paper into the Xyron Create-A-Sticker, Sticker Maker* to add adhesive to the backside of the woodgrain paper. Die-cut the woodgrain paper using the Bottle Frame Die. Creating a paper bottle frame sticker makes it easier to use when it comes time to place on the acetate.
Cut a second Bottle Frame using the double-sided adhesive foam sheet.

Remove one side of the protective blue coating from the acetate bottle.
Align and stick bottle frame sticker onto the acetate.
Remove the second side of the protective blue coating from the acetate.
Use a dryer sheet and rub on the blue wavy bottle die-cut to eliminate static created from the acetate.
Align and stick craft foam bottle frame onto the blue bottle die-cut.
Adhere die-cut ship in the center of the bottle.

I found a paper that replicated the look of cork. I used that paper and cut several layers using the cork shaped die and glued them together to create a thick dimensional cork. I made the cork the same thickness of the foam.

Cut a piece off the top of the craft foam bottle to make room to place the cork.
Add Ice Cube Sprinkles (from the mixed drinks shaker sprinkles) into the well of the bottle frame.
Remove the protective coating of the craft foam frame and carefully place the acetate frame over the bottle.

Stamp your message on a piece of white cardstock and cut out using the banner die.
Punch a small hole at the end. Tie the banner die cut around the neck of the bottle with a piece of red and white twine.