3D Hourglass Easel Dies- Made Easy

Hi Crafters,

Are you ready to dazzle someone special with a card that’s full of sparkle and heart? This week, we’re creating an unforgettable shaker card using the Hourglass Die Set— a magical way to send love in motion! This stunning set includes a beautifully detailed hourglass die with intricate overlays, floral embellishments, shadow layers and decorative details that are just your style. Combine it with shimmering cardstock, acetate, and sequins for a card that’s fun to shake and even more fun to make!

Let’s make it together step-by-step!

Start by cutting 5 sheets of Virginia Flower Vine Green Cardstock, Luxury Matte Foil Cardstock in gold and your Empress Elite Machine (or other diecutting/embossing machine). Cut the pieces shown below.

Trim 2 pieces of acetate to 3.75" x 6". These will create a box to hold your sequins beautifully.

Create your shaker box by applying foam adhesive around one sheet of acetate. This gives your sequins room to move— so fun!

Pour in your sequins or beads, then seal with the second sheet of acetate and double sided adhesive.

Attach the hourglass shadow layer to your card base using double-sided adhesive.

Center and attach your acetate shaker box on top of the shadow layer.

Now add the gold hourglass diecut right over the top— it's already looking so elegant.

Decorate with the gold hourglass details to add depth and design.

Finish with a floral bouquet from the Antique Botanical Collection and a sweet sentiment. We used “Love You!”, but choose one that’s perfect for your occasion.

Add your stopper so the card stands at attention!

Whether you’re crafting for a birthday, anniversary or “just because,” this sparkly, elegant card is sure to make someone’s day. You’ll love the movement and magic it brings— and the joy of creating it with your own hands.

Make elegant tonal cards with your Faded Rose Papers.

Phoebe makes a cheerful hourglass easel card for birthdays.

What's great is that you can use the hourglass on regular cards too. You don't have to make an easel card!

If you’re not already crafting with the Hourglass Die Set, now’s the perfect time to add it to your collection. It’s available on our site—and it pairs beautifully with your favorite embellishments and sentiments!

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Don’t miss our Christmas in July Sale— it's the perfect time to stock up on festive papers, embellishments and more! Whether you're getting a head start on your holiday cards or planning handmade gifts, you'll find beautiful seasonal supplies at merry markdowns. But hurry—these deals won’t last long! Head over to our website and make your Christmas crafting dreams come true.

Love,

Anna