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St. Patrick’s Day Shopping Cart

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Leslie Turner

Hi everyone, Happy Friday! February is almost behind us… already?! Do you send cards or decorate for St. Patrick’s Day? I love all holidays! Leslie here, sharing a fun piece of decor with you. This St. Patrick’s Day shopping cart can sit on a mantel or side table. Or it can hold candy, chocolate coins, tags, mini cards, or whatever your heart desires! I’m really excited to show you this, so let’s get started!

St. Patrick's Day Shopping Cart by Leslie Turner for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Build the St. Patrick’s Day Shopping Cart

Using my Cricut Explore Air 2 and an SVG cut file in Cricut Design Space, I cut all the pieces. Medium green for the base, lighter green for the layers, and black for the wheels. My main adhesive for assembly was the E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser, It is the perfect size for the narrow grid structure. Also, in the mix, I used E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser and Dual Tip Glue Pen.

Next, I used two additional SVG cut files in Cricut Design Space for two shamrocks and ‘lucky’ words. Cut these from green glitterstock and black cardstock. Placed the ‘lucky’ words on Adhesive Sheets 4 x 6in. to firmly adhere to the glitter cardstock. Employed my new favorite “Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside” technique to make some embellishments. Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors (black) with two 3D Foam Circles White Mix created perfect shiny embellishments for each shamrock. Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix added just enough dimension to adhere a shamrock to each side of the cart.

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Thanks so much for visiting!
Leslie

Creative Time: 90 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
Adhesive Sheets 4 x 6in.
Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors
3D Foam Circles White Mix
Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix

HomeHobby™ by 3L
Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other:
Cardstock: CutCardStock 12×12 Scottish Highlands and Lessebo Pitch Black cardstock, 12×12 Cardstock Shop Lichen Encore Textured 12×12 cardstock, Brutus Monroe Rainbow Glitterstock
DIES/PUNCHES: Louise Beauregard Shopping Cart SVG Cut File, Shamrock Window Decoration, and Lucky Shamrock Font (all in Cricut Design Space)
ACCESSORIES: Cricut Explore Air 2, green glitter brads

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Foiled Hearts Hello Card

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Jennifer Ingle

Hi, Jingle here today and I am excited to share this shimmering Foiled Hearts Hello Card with you today! One of my favorite Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L products are the various foam adhesive shapes. For this card, I used the 3D Foam Hearts as the main element on my card.

Foiled Hearts Hello Card by Jennifer Ingle for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside with Foiled Hearts

I used a variety of sizes and then covered each heart in Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Variety Colors, resulting in super shiny, gorgeous hearts for my background! No special tools needed.

After placing the hearts down on the card panel, remove the top liner and cover with a piece of foil (color side facing you). Rub the foil to transfer the color and when you peel off the foil, it reveals a beautiful shine! Repeat the foiling steps for the rest of the hearts. If there’s missed areas, simply reapply the foil…easy!

Sentiment

The sentiment is bold and simple. Just a cardstock die cut “hello you” that stretches across the full card panel, secure it using the E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine Adhesive Dispenser. This keeps the message clear and allows those hearts to truly be the star of the show!

The Finishing Touch

Mat the white panel on a colored backdrop provides just that little bit of extra oomph to really make this simple design shine! But give it a pop up by adhering with Crafty Foam Tape White 54ft.. Then add the layered panel on a white card base with the E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine Adhesive Dispenser.

I hope you give this Foiled Hearts Hello Card a try. Don’t forget to use the Wear Your Adhesives on the Outside concept!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!
Jennifer Ingle (aka Jingle)

Creative Time: 20 mins
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine Adhesive Dispenser (aka Vellum Runner), Crafty Foam Tape White 54ft., 3D Foam Hearts and Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Variety Colors,

Other: Craft Dies: Concord & 9th (Hello You); White and Teal Cardstock

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Shiny HBD Card and Tag Duo

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Teri Anderson

Hi, friends! Got a birthday coming up? Teri here to show you how to make a super cute Shiny HBD Card and Tag Duo to celebrate the big day!

Shiny HBD Card and Tag Duo by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

HBD Card and Tag Duo Shiny Background

With a paper trimmer, cut the foam from one sheet of 3D Foam Strips Large but not the bottom liner. Keep them connected for now. Designer’s Tip: I used the large strips for today’s projects, but you could definitely use the smaller width of the 3D Foam Strips.

Let’s apply the Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique! Remove the paper from the top of the strips. Place a piece of pink foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets in Pastel on top with the pretty side up. Set it on an angle partially covering the strips and rub to transfer the color. Reapply the foil in any missed areas. Take a second color of foil (in my case, gold from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors) and repeat the foiling steps to the rest of the strips.

Create a Card Base

Cut the foiled strip panel into two. Apply cardstock and strips of patterned paper to a top-folded card with Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft. Add a couple Creative Photo Corners White as well. Take the larger panel of foiled strips and adhere it to the card front. Designer’s Tip: Partially remove the backing paper before placement. Fold up the top to serve as a handle for control on placement.

Add a Sentiment and Embellish More

Take a medium size 3D Foam Star and place it to a piece of yellow cardstock. Apply blue foil to the star and trim the star out with scissors. Add a “happy” sticker on top of the star. Next, take a strip of white cardstock and add the word to “birthday” to it. I used stickers, but you could handwrite it or stamp it, if desired. Then adhere the sentiment strip to the card front with Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft.

Randomly add more 3D Foam Stars to your card and apply the Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique with more blue foil. Complete your card by adding a few sequins to it with Adhesive Dots Micro.

Make a Tag

Use your smaller panel of foiled 3D Foam Strips Large to make a tag. Create the base from pink cardstock. and add a couple strips of patterned paper to the tag with Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft. Accent the tag front with a few Creative Photo Corners White. Next, add the foiled strips to the tag.

Center the sentiment to the tag and place some 3D Foam Stars. Apply the Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique with more blue foil. Next, add a few sequins to it with Adhesive Dots Micro. Slit a line to the top and tie some twine through it.

I hope you enjoyed today’s tutorial and are inspired to try some of the tips and tricks I’ve shared!

Happy Creating!

Teri Anderson

Creative Time: 60 minutes

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials needed:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:

3D Foam Strips Large White and 3D Foam Stars

Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft

Creative Photo Corners White

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors and Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors

Adhesive Dots Micro

Other: Patterned Papers, Elements, Stickers and Pink + Yellow Cardstock: Doodlebug Designs (Summer Fun Collection); Sequins: Spellbinders Paper Arts; White Cardstock: Neenah; Twine

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XOXO Scrapbook Layout

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Ali Skifton

Happy Galentine’s Day, friends! 💕 Hi, Ali (FunAdventuresWithAli) here today! I’m sharing a love-filled XOXO Scrapbook Layout dedicated to my amazing gal pals! This project features an adorable XOXO cut file, it was the perfect combo for documenting such a special friendship.

XOXO Scrapbook Layout by Ali Skifton for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Friends for 40 years with these beautiful ladies is rare and incredibly special. No matter what life brings, I know I can always count on them. That deserves to be celebrated—and scrapbooked! To commemorate and for Galentine’s Day, I organized a fun night out at Indulgence where we attended a chocolate and cocktail pairing. The venue had a wall decorated with the cutest X’s, O’s, and hearts, which made the perfect backdrop for a photo of our girl squad. Of course, that photo had to take center stage on this layout.

XOXO Layout Foundation

For the design, I started with a bold red cardstock background and layered white cardstock on top before adding a beautiful blue and red plaid paper. I cut the XOXO cut file from white cardstock so it would really pop against the patterned paper.

Embellish the Cut File

Using the 6 x 6 patterned paper pad, I backed the cut file with the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser. Designer’s Tip: Choose five different patterns to keep it cohesive but playful. Center the XOXO cut file onto the layout and pop it up with my favorite Crafty Foam Tape White 13ft.! I’m all about that pop!

Mat my photo with the same dispenser and then add Crafty Foam Tape White 13ft. to one side so it sits as high as the cut file itself—dimension makes everything better, right?

Finishing Touches

I added a fun flair to the “O” next to my photo. Around my matted photo, two heart balloons, a “Hugs and Kisses” title and little hearts were placed and popped up using 3D Foam Squares White Mix. Toward the bottom of the cut file, I’ve secured more ephemera pieces (heart, present and heart jar). Lastly, at the bottom using the foam squares, I added a flower bouquet and a sweet teddy bear.

This layout is full of love, dimension, and meaningful memories—just like my friendships. I hope you’re able to celebrate and document your gal pal relationships this month. They are truly special and will always hold a place in my heart.

With love,
Ali Skifton (FunAdventuresWithAli) 💕

Creative Time: 120 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Squares White Mix

Crafty Foam Tape White 13ft.

Other: Patterned Papers and Elements: Miss Kate Cuttables Collection; Cut File: Scrapbook Generation; Flair: Scrappin Happy Studio

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Galentine’s Day Shopping Layout

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Kristin Rizzo

Hello crafty friends! I hope you had a sweet Valentine’s Day. It’s Kristin here with a fun Galentine’s Day Shopping Layout to share. Valentine’s layouts are some of my favorites to create. This page started with a February outing to Bath & Body Works with my sister. Their Valentine’s display was full of pinks, reds, and heart details. I snapped a photo, and knew it needed its own layout. Here is how I put the entire page together step by step.

Galentine's Day Shopping Layout by Kristin Rizzo for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

My Galentine’s Day Focal Point

The focal point of my page is a heart-themed cut file to highlight the Valentine theme. When I’m backing a cut file, I like to choose my photo first. Then I can pull colors that complement, not compete with it. Since the Bath & Body Works display had a lot of pink and red tones, I stayed within that color family. So, I chose papers from the Simple Stories Heartstrings collection.

To trace and trim, place the cut file face down on the patterned paper. Lightly traced each opening, and trimmed just inside the pencil line so the paper wouldn’t peek out from the edges. Secure the pieces to the cut file with the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser.

Heart Shakers

For some movement, two of the hearts were made into shakers. Adhered acetate in the front and then backed the opening with 3D Foam Strips. Next, fill the shaker with an adorable shaker mix and close the sequin by backing it with vellum.

Assemble the Galentine’s Day Layout

To help stand out the cut file, I centered a 10 x 10″ black cardstock against my patterned paper with the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser. Then added pieces of Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft behind the entire cut file to lift it off the background. That extra dimension gives it such a fun, layered look and makes the hearts really stand out.

For the title, I went into my stash and pulled out these white Sonnets letter stickers. Use your stash! The letter stickers added just the right handmade touch and balanced the sweetness of all the hearts.

To finish, small clusters were added around the photo with a few elements popped up with 3D Foam Squares White Mix. Continue to embellish until desired look is achieved but not to crowd on the page. That’s always my rule: stop before it feels like too much.

Document moments of everyday joy…as simple shopping trip turned into a memory worth preserving. That’s what I love most about scrapbooking—it transforms ordinary moments into lasting keepsakes. Remember start with a photo, limit your color palette but mix pattern scales, and don’t forget dimension.

Happy scrapping & thank you for visiting! 💕✂️
Kristin Rizzo

Creative Time: 90 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Squares White Mix

3D Foam Strips

Crafty Foam Tape 108ft

Other: Patterned Papers: Simple Stories (Heartstrings Collection); Stamp & Dies: Trinity Stamps (This Calls for Toast Set); Ink: Tsukineko (Versafine in Onyx Black); Metallic Rub-Ons: Craft-T Products Inc. (Earth Tones Kit #2); Shaker Mix: Buttons Galore & More (Serenade); Rhinestones; Vellum; Acetate; Black Cardstock

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Spring Chicken Birthday Card

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Yvonne van de Grijp

Hi everyone, Yvonne here Today I would like to share how I made this fun Spring Chicken Birthday Card with its simple layering. It’s also perfect for a beginner card maker. It’s super quick to make, so if you need a last minute card, this is might be a great fit! Let’s get started!

Spring Chicken Birthday Card by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Spring Birthday Card Base

Trim a piece of patterned paper to a rectangular size for the top card panel. Mat it to a yellow card penal and then to a white card base with the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.

Embellish the Card Front

For the pieces to make the focal point, I fussy cut elements from patterned papers like a tag and a happy birthday sentiment banner. Center and then give the tag a slight angle onto the card front. To make it interesting, I popped it up with 3D Foam Strips LG in White. Mat the Happy Birthday banner with yellow cardstock strip using the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser. Then trim it slightly larger than the banner.

Lastly, add an element of fun heart row to the tag using 3D Foam Squares White Small for dimension. And voilá, your Spring Chicken Birthday Card is ready! Wishing you happy crafting!

Yvonne van de Grijp

Creative Time: 20 minutes

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials needed:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:

3D Foam Squares White Small

E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Strips LG in White

Other: Patterned Papers, Elements and Cardstock: Doodlebug Design Inc.™ (Farmhouse Collection: Cardstock, Chit Chat™); Paper Trimmer; Scissors

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Snowflake Shadow Box

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Leslie Turner

Hey everybody, happy weekend! Are you managing to keep warm and cozy while the snowflakes fly?! So far, so good here! Leslie here with you today, sharing a tutorial for making a Snowflake Shadow Box. I love making Winter-themed pieces of decor to display on the mantel or side table.

Snowflake Shadow Box by Leslie Turner for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

This features the “Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside” technique which is one of my new favorites! I used a punch board to make this shadow box but they can easily be hand-cut and scored. Or cut with an electronic cutting machine and an SVG cut file. Lots of options and I’m glad we have Google nowadays, lol!

Assemble the Snowflake Shadow Box

Using a punch board, I created this 5″ x 5″ shadow box which is 1/2″ deep. Begin by scoring and punching a 9″ x 9″ sheet of navy cardstock per the punch board instructions. Four score lines 1/2″ apart on all four sides. Next, fold the cardstock on all the score lines.

Add skinny washi tape just inside the third score line on one side for a little accent. Then, do a ‘dry run’ fold on that side to make sure the washi tape is where you want it. If placement is good, mark the remaining three sides using a ruler and white charcoal pencil. Of course, the beauty of washi tape is having the ability to move it slightly if necessary.

Construct the shadow box by folding one side (without the angles) in first and securing with E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser. Cut a small square from the Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix in half diagonally and place one half on each end. Don’t pull the backing off yet. Repeat this process on the opposite side (without the angles).

Likewise, fold in the sides with the angles and secure with E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser. Now pull the backing off the foam squares on both sides, tuck under the connecting angled sides, and lightly press. Shadow box is now complete.

Create Snowflake Panel & Elements

Let’s create the snowflake panel which is the star of the show. Die cut a stitched square that’s slightly smaller than the size of the shadow box opening from metallic blue cardstock. Adhere it to a dark purple panel with E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser. The purple cardstock should be cut to the exact size of the opening. Employ the “Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside” technique using four snowflakes and four circles from the 3D Foam Snowflakes. Silver holographic was a great choice from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors for three snowflakes. Additionally, I chose purple from the Pastel Colors for the fourth snowflake, cut in half. Lastly, I grabbed some gray from the Nature Colors for the four circles.

Rosettes seem to be making a come-back lately, so I fashioned one from the navy cardstock with a stamped/embossed sentiment. Also fashioned a hollow square box to anchor the rosette. Accordingly, we need a bow of some sort, so I die cut a delicate bow from dark purple cardstock.

Complete the Snowflake Shadow Box

Once again using the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser, adhere the snowflake panel into the opening. Add a few random dots of glue from the Dual Tip Glue Pen and press some clear iridescent gemstones in place. Once again use the Dual Tip Glue Pen to adhere the bow and the rosette with anchor.

And last but not least, create a simple triangular shaped tube to adhere to the back of the shadow box so it will stand for display. The E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser is a good option for assembling and adhering this piece.

Thanks for visiting!
Leslie

Creative Time: 60 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix
3D Foam Snowflakes
Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors, Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors and Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors

HomeHobby™ by 3L
Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other: Cardstock: CutCardStock Basis Navy, Plum, and Stardream Metallic Vista
Sentiment stamp: Prickley Pear Stamps Winter Truck
Ink: Brutus Monroe Clear Embossing Ink and Alabaster Embossing Powder
Dies/Punches: Love From Lizi Stitched Square Nested Cutting Dies, Coco & Reno Mini Tag Flip Cutting Dies, Stampin’ Up 1/2″ and 3/4″ circle punches
Accessories: We R Makers Shadow Box Punch Board, MAMBI skinny washi tape, Mini MISTI, Big Shot, clear iridescent gemstones

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Unique Laminated Bookmark Duo

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Judy Hayes

Hi, Judy here today! Do you keep pretty paper napkins in your craft stash? I do! I used a floral napkin to make these Unique Laminated Bookmark Duo. Because they are delicate, I used Adhesive Sheets 6 x 12in. to assist. I’m very happy with how they turned out and so easy that I plan to make more with other types of papers!

Unique Laminated Bookmark Duo by Judy Hayes for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Unique Laminated Bookmark Duo Design

The printed layer of a paper napkin is very thin so to support it, I secured it to cardstock with Adhesive Sheets 6 x 12in. First, cut the adhesive sheet to 7 x 6 inches and remove the liner from one edge of Adhesive Sheet. Place it to the 7 x 6 inch piece of cardstock. Rub well with bone folder. Designer’s Tip: Choose a light color cardstock similar to background of napkin or white or cream.

Cut the napkin slightly bigger than 7 x 6 inches and remove its back layer. Peel the liner away from the cardstock, place the napkin on the adhesive and press in place.

Make the Bookmark and Sentiment

Die-cut two bookmarks from the napkin covered cardstock. Designer’s Tip: Instead of using a die, two rectangles 1.75 x 6 inches can be cut for bookmark. Place verse stamp in a stamp positioning tool and stamp on the back side of the bookmark with Fallen Leaves ink. Use heat tool to dry ink. Repeat steps for the second bookmark.

Laminate Bookmark

Remove one laminate card piece from the Self-Laminating Pouches – Cards Medium pack. Following directions on the package, position one bookmark in card towards hinge edge. Turn over the Self-Laminating Pouches – Cards Medium, lift the backing and peel the edge strip. Then partially peel liner and press laminate against the bookmark. Next, place the second bookmark in place and continue to peel liner from backing. Lastly, completely cover both bookmarks.

Rub laminate well with soft cloth or Teflon bone folder along all edges of bookmarks. Cut around each bookmark leaving about 0.125 – 0.25 inch border of clear laminate. Punch hole at top. Round corners with corner punch or scissors

Add the Finishing Touch

Cut a piece of seam binding or ribbon, loop through hole and knot the ends. One of the bookmarks shown with the verse is the back side.

I hope you enjoyed this Unique Laminated Bookmark Duo tutorial. Perfect for the bookworm in you, a friend or two!

Thanks for visiting!
Judy Hayes

Creative Time: 20 mins
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Adhesive Sheets 6 x 12in.

HomeHobby™ by 3L

Self-Laminating Pouches – Cards Medium

Other: Stamp: Penny Black (just believe); Ink: Tsukineko (Versafine Clair Fallen Leaves); Craft Dies: Art Impressions (Bible Journaling Bookmarks); Light Blue Cardstock; Printed Paper Napkin

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A Classic Mouse Birthday Card

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Jennifer Ingle

Hi, folks! This is Jingle here today sharing a super fun Classic Mouse Birthday Card featuring everyone’s favorite mouse! I chose to go with a greyscale color scheme for the Mickey to give it that truly classic look. Because the colors are so simple, I wanted to really make things stand out with layers of amazing dimension. That’s where I turned to my Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L foam adhesives collection to build Mickey in the best possible way!

Classic Mouse Birthday Card by Jennifer Ingle for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Begin with the Classic Mouse Design

To create this card, begin by die cutting the pieces using your die cut machine. Designer’s Tip: Good quality cardstock is important when you are building depth and dimension, as it needs to hold up well. Now that our pieces are all cut, we will begin assembly.

Determine which pieces will be popped up and which will be adhered. Since the piece are small, I decided to use the the 3D Foam Squares Black Small. Designer’s Tip: To pick up these small squares and place them on the small die-cut pieces, I find that tweezers work very well. They are also super handy for removing the backing paper!

For the other pieces, I use the smaller tip on the Dual Tip Glue Pen makes for quick and easy assembly with a great hold.

Working on a Background

Let’s prepare our background. Ink blend a pale blue panel for a beautiful sky look. Cut a strip of green cardstock for the grass, and adhere it to the inked panel with the E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser. I love this one for smaller accents like this!

Add the Focal Point & Sentiment

Again, using tweezers, adhere 3D Foam Squares Black Regular to the back of your assembled mouse. You can use a mix of the regular squares and the small ones to ensure you have full coverage. In some spots, you can double the adhesive to be sure it is even across the figure and will rest nicely on the card.

Attach the mouse to the card and then, using E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine Adhesive Dispenser, adhere a pre-printed sentiment to complete the design.

Assemble the Classic Mouse Card

Finally, use the Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft to adhere your panel to the card base. This offers some additional rigidity and that extra bump to make this a super dimensional card!

Doesn’t that look so good?! I just love adding dimension to my die cut pieces!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you create something that really POPS soon!
Jennifer Ingle (aka Jingle)

Creative Time: 30 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser, E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine Adhesive Dispenser (aka Vellum Runner), 3D Foam Squares Black Regular, 3D Foam Squares Black Small, and Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft.

HomeHobby™ by 3L

Dual Tip Glue Pen,

Other: Craft Dies: Spellbinders (Steamboat Willy); White, Green, Black, Grey, Dark Grey Cardstock

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Up-Cycled Holiday Card Duo

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Tracy McLennon

Hello crafty friends! Tracy here, and today I have some Up-Cycled Holiday Card ideas that came from my pile of last year’s holiday season. Nothing like starting your seasonal cards now especially with what you have on hand! Let me show you my two reconstructed creations!

Up-Cycled Holiday Card Duo by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Holiday Card Duo – Thoughts of This Season

The first card was built from three Christmas cards in my stash. I took one entire glittery scene card front and fussy cut a snowy glittered tree from another. The sentiment was taken from the third card.

Add the glittery card front to a white cardstock card base using the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser. Place and pop up the the snowy tree with Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix toward the right side of the card. To add a little more lift and highlight the sentiment, I used 3D Foam Squares White Mix and placed it at the bottom.

For the finishing touch, I wanted to accent it with a little more color and shine so sequins were added to the tree using the Dual Tip Glue Pen.

Holiday Card Duo – Merry Christmas Across the Miles

The second up-cycled card, I used parts from two Christmas cards. The gold frame and sentiment were from one card. Fussy cut the bird with branch, along with some snowflakes from the other. Let’s work on the frame and sentiment first.

Add the frame to the black cardstock card base using Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix for a subtle lift. Next, wrap a little burlap string around the sentiment strip and tie a bow. Then place it on the top left corner of the card with some small squares from the 3D Foam Squares White Mix.

To finish the card, adhered bird with branch to the card front using several 3D Foam Squares White Mix. Then add the snowflakes with Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix for a different dimension.

Now I know I have two cards done for the holidays this year! LOL! I hope I inspired you to get started on your holiday cardmaking effort. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tracy

Creative Time: 45 mins
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix
3D Foam Squares White Mix
E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

HomeHobby™ by 3L
Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other: Die Cut: Simply Stated Designs; Sequin Mix: Trinity Stamps; Burlap String; Black and White Cardstock

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