This was a really fun interactive box card to make. The original file is from CyndyGSvg and can be found here. I adapted the insert to become a shaker feature by cutting off the side tabs. I placed an acetate window on the back of the insert. Add the popcorn pieces and the popper piece to the front of the insert. Embellish the front, sides and back of the box card as desired. Set this piece aside.
I added a piece of card to the bottom of the insert to make sure there was room for the mini-motor and battery to be added. It's a really simple circuit to put together and works well using copper tape or the conductive fabric tape which I used for this version. The motor is placed behind the popcorn, not the popper at the top of the insert. I tried it both ways, but got better movement of the sprinkles with the motor behind the area where the popcorn elements were at the bottom of the window. Set this piece aside.
For the shaker element, I stacked 7 square windows (not included in the file)and made sure that they were securely glued together. With the card laying open and flat, back side up; adhere the window to the back of the front panel. Adhere the stacked square windows. If using a liquid glue let dry fully, before adding sprinkles. I found some cloud sprinkles that would work (Happy Kawaii Supplies) for the popcorn and then added some round filler for a little more interaction when the motor is engaged. Now, you can line up and adhere the insert to close the shaker. Test the motor. I added a small piece of tape to keep the battery in place, but left the switch open. It will close when the card is flat but not standing. To mail, you'll want to add a strip of paper that will keep the switch from closing. Make sure the recipient knows to remove it before using the motor.
It's really a fun card to make and will surprise your recipient.
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