Much like when you're not sure what to make for dinner, our Deluxe Card Formulas are like a recipe you can make your own. By choosing different papers, stamps and embellishments, you'll see reliably beautiful - yet unique - results every time.
Recently, long time member Rita Braun paired Deluxe Card Formula #5 with the Dia de los Muertos page kit to make fourteen festive and colorful cards. I couldn't wait to share them with you!
Deluxe Card Formula #5
Deluxe Card Formula #5 was inspired by the Sprinkles Remix Card kit. You can see those cards in Tricia's blog post.
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Set A: 4.25 x 5.5" Shaker Cards
The first set features a fun "shaker card" design. The shape of the shaker opening is limited only by your imagination.
![Dia de los Muertos card by Rita Braun](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0440/9602/8828/files/19Dlx5_shaker_2.jpg)
Adhesive foam tape and clear plastic film allow you to fill the shaker with trinkets of your choice, such as micro beads, charms, tiny flowers, etc.
![Deluxe Card Formulas - Dia de los Muertos card by Rita Braun](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0440/9602/8828/files/19Dlx5_shaker_2a.jpg)
You can see Rita created a variety of shaker openings, each inspired by the cutaparts used to embellish the cards.
![Deluxe Card Formulas - Dia de los Muertos card by Rita Braun](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0440/9602/8828/files/19Dlx5_shaker_4.jpg)
A double thickness of foam tape allows you to fill the shaker with more dimensional items, like the skull charms and metal flowers in the two cards below.
![Dia de los Muertos card by Rita Braun](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0440/9602/8828/files/19Dlx5_A2_1.jpg)
![Dia de los Muertos card by Rita Braun](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0440/9602/8828/files/19Dlx5_shaker_3.jpg)
Set B: 4.5 x 6.25 Split Flap Cards
The split flap design creates a fun, interactive element on these cards.
![Dia de los Muertos card by Rita Braun](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0440/9602/8828/files/19Dlx5_A6_1.jpg)
All the layers provide plenty of real estate for additional embellishments.
![Dia de los Muertos card by Rita Braun](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0440/9602/8828/files/19Dlx5_A6_3.jpg)
![Dia de los Muertos card by Rita Braun](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0440/9602/8828/files/19Dlx5_A6_2.jpg)
Painting the woodcut black and backing it with bright yellow makes the sugar skull really stand out.
![Dia de los Muertos card by Rita Braun](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0440/9602/8828/files/19Dlx5_A6_4.jpg)
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Set C: 5 x 7 Nested Panel Cards
The cutting formulas create a big batch of nesting panels for these cards. Some cards in this set will have more panels than others - it can be fun deciding how to put the pieces together.
![Dia de los Muertos card by Rita Braun](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0440/9602/8828/files/19Dlx5_5x7_1.jpg)
Rita added a hand-sketched frame to the yellow panel using a fine-tipped marker.
![Dia de los Muertos card by Rita Braun](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0440/9602/8828/files/19Dlx5_5x7_3.jpg)
![Dia de los Muertos card by Rita Braun](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0440/9602/8828/files/19Dlx5_5x7_4.jpg)
I love how just rounding the corners on this card sets it apart from the others.
![Deluxe Card Formula #5 - Dia de los Muertos card by Rita Braun](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0440/9602/8828/files/19Dlx5_5x7_2.jpg)
Adhering "googly eyes" and assorted brads to this image adds a touch of whimsy.
![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0440/9602/8828/files/19Dlx5_5x7_2a.jpg)
3.5 x 5" Bonus Cards
I think that sweet guitar charm (Rock Star) adds just the right touch.
![Deluxe Card Formula #5 - Dia de los Muertos card by Rita Braun](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0440/9602/8828/files/19Dlx5_3x5_1.jpg)
If you run out of pre-printed cutapart sentiments, simply add a bit of stamping!
![Deluxe Card Formulas - Dia de los Muertos card by Rita Braun](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0440/9602/8828/files/19Dlx5_3x5_2.jpg)
Need more inspiration? Visit my personal blog to see the cards I made with Deluxe Card Formula #5.
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