Hi, friends! I’m thrilled to share a project that’s been one of my most detailed and fun creations to date: a shaped Valentine food truck card! This design features a mix of stenciling, shaker elements, and a unique shaped card base—all using amazing products from Scrapbook.com. It’s full of Valentine charm but could easily be adapted for other themes, making it versatile and fun.
For the main focal point, I used the Build and Layer Food Truck Die Set, paired with the Heart Cherries Layered Stencils and the Valentine Patterned Paper Pack in A2 size. To start, I selected a pink striped paper from the pack, which served as the base layer for my food truck. I wanted to add custom texture and interest, so I stenciled the heart cherries onto the food truck using Succulent and Cinnamon Scrapbook.com Hybrid Inks for the stems and leaves. For the cherries, I created a custom stencil paste by mixing Cloud Whip with Cherry Pie Pops of Color, which gave the design a beautiful dimensional effect. The stencil reveal was so satisfying—it created a soft, cotton-candy-like look on the pink paper!
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Next, I assembled the truck, adding wheels, an awning, and a fun shaker element. To create tiny shaker windows, I repurposed leftover packaging from a previous Scrapbook.com order. I filled the windows with Sweetheart Sprinklets, which added an extra dose of charm and movement. The process was detailed but well worth the effort, as these shakers added a playful and interactive element to the design.
To finish the card, I decided to turn it into a shaped card. I used the food truck die to cut the card base, allowing the top edge to stay intact for the fold. A matching sentiment, “So Sweet,” cut from the Valentine paper pack, tied the theme together beautifully. After a last-minute decision to swap the patterned door for a bold red one, I was so happy with how everything came together.
This card is packed with techniques—custom stenciling, shaker windows, and a shaped card base—but you can mix and match these ideas to fit your own projects. I’d love to see how you bring your own food truck cards to life, so feel free to tag me on social media! Thank you for stopping by my blog today, and I hope you’re inspired to get creative.
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