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Bright Layered Layout

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Tracy McLennon

Hello scrappy friends! Tracy here, and today I have this bright layered layout to share. Here are all of the details on how I created it.

Bright Layered Layout by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Let’s Get Started

I chose white cardstock as the background for my bright layered layout. Then I cut the large triangle pieces from patterned paper and a narrow strip with torn ends to go across the background. Adhere these pieces to the layout using E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser.

Mat the cropped 4×6 in white cardstock using the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser Cut a mat from green patterned paper and adhere it and the matted photo to the background using Crafty Foam Tape Black.

Start choosing embellishments for your bright and layered layout. Add some straight to the layout and then add others using 3D Foam Squares White Mix for extra dimension to your bright layered layout.

Continue adding embellishments. Use a combo of Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix and 3D Foam Squares White Mix adding dimension between layers.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tracy

Creative Time: 45 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
3D Foam Squares White Mix
Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix
Crafty Foam Tape Black
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser

Other: Vicki Boutin Collection – Are We There Yet; White Cardstock

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Sending an Inky Hello Card

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Teri Anderson

Hi, everyone! Got a crafty friend in need of a hug? Teri here to show you a fun and easy Inky Hello Card that’s sure to cheer your friend up!

Sending an Inky Hello Card by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Make the Card Base and Add Hearts and Foil

Start by adhering strips of patterned paper to a card.

Randomly adhere three 3D Foam Hearts to your card. (Not a fan of hearts? Try using 3D Foam Stars or 3D Foam Butterflies instead.)

Apply foil to the hearts. Be sure to place the foil over the hearts with the pretty side up.

Create a Scalloped Border

Take some 3D Foam Circles. Cut them in half. Line them up to make a scallop on your card. Again, burnish the foil onto them.

Stamp or computer generate a sentiment on a strip of cardstock and add it to your card.

Finish the Card

Take a stamped or die-cut coffee cup and mount it onto your card, partly over the largest heart. Add a 3D Foam Heart to the middle of the cup and remove its top liner. Take a piece of silver foil from the 3D Creative Embellishment Kit with Foil, and place the foil color side facing you over the exposed adhesive. Rub to transfer the color to the heart and peel off the foil to reveal the result!

Complete your card by adding a few sequins or gems to it. It’s ready to give away!

I hope you are inspired by today’s tutorial to make a few cards of your own. Remember, you do not have to use the products I did. Shop your supply stash for similar products that will work.

Happy Creating!

Teri Anderson

Creative Time: 45 minutes

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials needed:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:

3D Foam Hearts, 3D Foam Circles White Mix, 3D Creative Embellishment Kit with Foil and 3D Foam Strips

Adhesive Dots Small

E-Z Dots® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser

Other: Cardstock: Neenah; Patterned Paper: Doodlebug (Petite Prints Collection); Stamp Set: Waffle Flower (Inky Friends); Embossing Folder and Cutting Die: Simon Says Stamp (Autumn Knits Combo Pack); Sequins: Simon Says Stamp; Black and Red Ink Pads: Ranger Ink

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Starry Art Journal Page

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Yvonne van de Grijp

Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a Starry Art Journal Page. I used the Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique to add some sparkly accents to my page. I would love to share how I made it…it’s so easy!!

Starry Art Journal Page by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

This page is so simple to make that it’s also suitable for beginner art journalers. Follow the steps of my tutorial.

Starry Art Journal Base Layer

For my Starry Art Journal Page, I used an A5 size art journal booklet. Cut a piece of patterned paper to a size slightly smaller than the journal page. Alter the edges with a paper distresser and then ink them with brown ink. Distress more if needed after inking.

Apply the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser onto the back side of the patterned paper panel. Adhere to a blank page in the journal.

Build Layers in the Starry Art Journal Page

Let’s start building the layers in the Starry Art Journal Page. Mat an image onto a dark red piece of cardstock and adhere to the panel with the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside with the E-Z S

Use the E-Z Squares® Refillable Dispenser to run some horizontal lines across the page. Then sprinkle red glitter on top and rub to secure. Tap off any excess to reveal a stunning shiny embellishment. This Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique brings adhesives from under layers to the top as embellishments.

Next, adhere some sticker elements and washi tape for more accents on the page. With the Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8in, adhere the ribbon trim.

Make it Starry

Lastly, add star embellishments by using again the Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique. Apply some stars from the E-Z Runner® Stars Refillable Dispenser onto the page. Next, sprinkle gold glitter on top. Rub the glitter to secure into the adhesive and tap off excess glitter.

And voilá, your Starry Art Journal page is ready. Wishing you happy crafting!

Yvonne van de Grijp

Creative Time: 60 minutes

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials needed:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:

E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser and E-Z Squares® Refillable Dispenser

E-Z Runner® Stars Refillable Dispenser

HomeHobby™ by 3L:

Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8in

Other: Patterned Paper and Stickers: PhotoPlay Paper (Midnight Garden); Dark Red Cardstock; Ink: Ranger Ink (Distress Ink in Vintage Photo); A5 Art Journal; Ribbon; Red and Gold Glitter; Paper Trimmer; Scissors; Tweezers

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All American Layout

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Ali Skifton

Happy Fourth of July! Hi friends—Ali here! I’m so excited to share this festive confetti-filled All American Layout to celebrate the holiday in style.

All American Layout by Ali Skifton for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

I had a blast using all my favorite foam adhesives to add fun dimension to the page—including Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft, 3D Foam Squares White Mix, and 3D Foam Strips. So many layers, so much pop!

All American Layout Background

For this layout, I used a Fourth of July collection from Doodlebug. The bright colors were a perfect match for the confetti in one of my favorite photos—me blowing a handful of it at the Color Factory in Chicago! I had such a great time there and knew I wanted to make that 5×7 photo the star of the show, using a new sketch by Allison Davis.

Page Details

To pop up my matted photo, I used the Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft.
Also, I popped some of my die-cut stars with 3D Foam Squares White Mix and gave others a subtle lift with Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix.
Journaling strips were layered with red, white, and blue using 3D Foam Strips.
Puffy star stickers, a little blue bird, and a firecracker added extra charm.
I finished the layout with one foam square from the 3D Foam Squares White Mix behind a liberty flair from Scrappin Happy Studio.

Wishing you a fun, sparkly, and safe Fourth of July

Thanks for visiting!
Ali Skifton (FunAdventuresWithAli)

Creative Time: 120 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

3D Foam Squares White Mix and Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix

3D Foam Strips

Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft.

Other: Patterned Paper and Stickers: Doodlebug Design; Craft Die: Elle’s Studio (Star Die); Flair: Scrappin Happy Studio

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Celebrate 4th of July Card

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Margie Higuchi

Happy July!! I have a paper collection sitting in my stash and with the 4th of July around the corner, I am making a quick Celebrate 4th of July Card. Hi, Margie here today to share my process.

Celebrate 4th of July Card by Margie Higuchi for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Celebrate 4th of July Card Panel

Start with cutting a piece of 4 x 5.25-inch beige patterned paper and a piece of 4 x 2.25-inch star patterned paper. Adhere the star piece on top of the beige paper with the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser. This will be our card panel for an A2-size (4.25 x 5.5-inch) card base.

Embellish the Card Panel

Taking advantage of the matching sticker sheet, I trimmed one of the border stickers to fit the panel. Then added a sentiment banner toward the bottom of the panel.

I chose the Celebrate Star sticker as the focal point of the panel.

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside with 3D Foam Stars

Going with the theme, I am using the 3D Foam Stars to embellish and pop up my Celebrate Star sticker sentiment. The second largest star was centered on the panel and the top liner was removed. Next, place a small foam star behind the sentiment sticker and apply static powder on the exposed adhesive to alleviate the stickiness. Remove the liner and center the sentiment sticker on the large foam star.

Working around the exposed adhesive, place a piece of red foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors (color side up facing you) over the adhesive and tap/rub the foil into the star to transfer the color. Remove to reveal! For any missed areas, simply reapply the foil. Repeat the foiling steps with the other smaller foam stars and a couple of stars from the E-Z Runner® Stars Refillable Dispenser in different colors.

Assemble the Celebrate 4th of July Card

Add strips of 3D Foam Strips Large White on the back of the panel and center on a cream cardstock A2-size card base.

Wishing you a safe and Happy 4th of July! I hope my Celebrate 4th of July Card tutorial inspired you to pull out your patriotic papers and stickers to make a super easy card.

Thanks for stopping by!
Margie Higuchi

Creative Time: 25 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Stars Refillable Dispenser

E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Strips Large White

3D Foam Stars

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors

Other: Papers + Stickers: PhotoPlay Paper Company (Red, White & Blue Collection); Cream Cardstock; Static Powder Tool

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Handmade Joyful Card

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Margie Higuchi

Several rolls of handmade papers were gifted to me by my brother and his wife when they went to Sir Lanka on vacation. Hi, Margie here today, and I want to share what I created with it. Also, what adhesives I used to make it work!

Handmade Joyful Card by Margie Higuchi for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Joyful Panels

The pattern had natural elements in it so I wanted it to make a background. Die-cut a rectangle panel for a top panel.

Joyful Paper Doll

Using the Dual Tip Glue Pen, I die-cut and paper-pieced a kimono girl with a combination of patterned paper and white, cream, and black cardstock. With the Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft., I secured the paper doll on the panel.

Using the same Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft., I covered the back of the panel and matted it on a larger citrus green panel before adding to a white cardstock card base.

Add Joyful Sentiment

Stamp the sentiment with black ink on a piece of white cardstock and die-cut it with a strip die. For interest, I cut the ends in a diagonal. Secure it to the upper right corner using the E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser.

Designer’s Note: Use the rounded end of a bone folder to burnish the paper doll into the panel for strong adhesion.

I love the combination of cardstock and handmade paper for a unique texture and dimension. If you have specialty papers, use them to create something similar to my Handmade Joyful Card!

Thanks for Visiting!
Margie Higuchi

Creative Time: 30 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser

Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft.

HomeHobby™ by 3L

Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other: Patterned Paper: Creative Memories (Hanayagi Collection); Handmade Paper; Ink: Ranger Ink (Distress Oxide) + Hero Arts; Sentiment Stamp: Taylored Expressions (Mini Strips – Easter); Craft Dies: Taylored Expressions (Mini Strips Die) + Trinity Stamps (Kokeshi Kutie Set); Citrus Green, Cream, White + Black Cardstock

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Doggone Cute Card Duo

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Jennifer Ingle

Hi, Jingle here today, and I have some very cute Doggone Cute Card Duo to share with you. The best part is…they are easy peasy to create and full of color!

Doggone Cute Card Duo by Jennifer Ingle for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Aren’t these pups just the CUTEST?! Using a coordinating scrapbooking collection is a great way to quickly put together card designs that pack a lot of punch in a small amount of time. You can step them up using a few fun products from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Doggone Cute Hello Card

For this friendly hello, I used three different patterned papers, a paper tag, and a sentiment strip all cut from the same paper pack. The E-Z Dots® Permanent Refillable Dispenser was used to secure the two card panels.

The tag is mounted with Crafty Foam Tape White 54ft to give it a bit of extra dimension. The little dog is a dimensional sticker from the same collection! Finally, to add a bit of shine, I added a single love heart from the 3D Foam Hearts set with just a bit of red foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors. Make sure the foil color is facing you when applying it on top of the heart!

The HELLO sentiment was adhered with 3D Foam Squares White Mix for interest and dimension.

Doggone Cute Happy Birthday

I couldn’t stop with just one of these fun designs, so I created a second card using the same basic layout. For this one, however, I added three of those 3D Foam Hearts for even more sparkle!

I love how the foil works so well with the brightly colored patterned papers.

These cards were so much fun to create and they came together so easily! I hope you are inspired to make your own!

Thanks for stopping by!
Jennifer Ingle (aka Jingle)

Creative Time: 20 mins
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Dots® Permanent Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Squares White Mix

Crafty Foam Tape White 54ft.,

3D Foam Hearts

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors

Other: Papers, Stickers + Ephemera: Doodlebug Design (Doggone Cute); Blue, Red, & White Cardstock

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Endless Shaker Birthday Card

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Teri Anderson

Hi, everyone! Do you like shaker cards? Teri here to show you a fun and quick way to make an Endless Shaker Birthday Card.

Endless Shaker Birthday Card by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Make the Endless Shaker

Start by cutting a 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ panel of cardstock. It doesn’t matter what color you use as it will not be seen. Take a recycled cellophane envelope or bag. Cut it to about 6″ x 6 1/2″, leaving one side completely attached.

Take your panel of cardstock and decorate it with patterned paper pieces. Using Premium Double-Sided Tape, adhere it inside your cellophane pocket. Place tape on the sides and seal the sides up.

Dump some mostly flat shaker bits, like sequins or small paper pieces, inside your pocket. Seal up the top by adding another strip of tape. Fold the edges over and adhere them to the back of your shaker. Mount your shaker onto a card base.

Decorate the Shaker Card

Add a 3D Foam Frame to your shaker window. Place a Metallic Transfer Foil Sheet on the frame with the pretty side up. Burnish the foil firmly onto the frame with your window.

Decorate the shaker window by adding stickers or sentiments to it. Make some of those elements stand out by using 3D Foam Strips to make them pop off the card like I did with the white sentiment sticker.

Complete the card by adding a few sequins to it. Gems and small buttons would also look great!

You can add a sentiment inside your card to finish it! Another fun idea is to add a keepsake envelope to use as a pocket to tuck a gift card or cash into.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope you are inspired to make some endless shaker cards.

Happy Creating!

Teri Anderson

Creative Time: 45 minutes

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials needed:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:

3D Foam Frames and 3D Foam Strips

Adhesive Dots Small

E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors

HomeHobby™ by 3L:

Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2in

Other: Cardstock: Neenah; Patterned Paper and Stickers: Photo Play Paper Co. (Birthday Sparkle Kit); Sequins: Simon Says Stamp; Recycled Cellophane Pocket

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You’re Sweet Shaker Layout

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Ali Skifton

Hello, friends! Ali here today, and I’m buzzing with excitement to share a You’re Sweet Layout I created as part of the design team! 🐝

This project was such a joy to make, especially with the help of those amazing 3D Foam Strips — seriously, they are a game changer! No need to cut down a bulky roll—they’re the perfect width right out of the package, making them ideal for backing thin cut files and turning them into fabulous shaker elements.

You're Sweet Layout by Ali Skifton for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

You’re Sweet Layout Background

For this page, I used the Bee Happy collection by Doodlebug Design, and it could not have been more perfect. The cheerful yellows and soft blues made the ideal palette to fill my honeycomb cut file. As soon as I saw those adorable Busy Bee shaker embellishments, I knew exactly what I wanted to do—transform those heart-shaped honeycombs into whimsical shaker pockets filled with floating bees!

Design Details

To bring it all to life, I backed the honeycombs with acetate, framed them with the 3D Foam Strips, filled them with the tiny bees, and sealed them up with another acetate layer. Watching those little bees bounce around brings so much fun and movement to the page—I’m totally hooked on making shaker layouts!

For extra dimension, I popped up the non-shaker parts of the layout with Crafty Foam Tape in White 54ft. The photo I used was taken last fall in Chicago, where I happened to be sitting in a giant honeycomb structure—talk about the perfect photo-to-page match! I love that I can carry the story from the image right into the layout design.

To finish it off, I used 3D Foam Squares White Mix to lift up some ephemera and the title. The layered flowers and bees almost fly off the page! A few enamel dots sprinkled around the honeycomb added the perfect finishing touch.

Thanks so much for stopping by—and I hope you have a sweet and sunny summer! 🍯✨

With crafty love,
Ali Skifton (FunAdventuresWithAli)

Creative Time: 120 mins
Skill Level: Advanced

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Materials Needed:

E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Squares White Mix

Crafty Foam Tape in White 54ft.

3D Foam Strips

Other: Doodlebug Design Bee Happy Collection

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Reasons to Smile Layered Layout

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Tracy McLennon

Hello crafty friends! Tracy here, and today I have a fun Reasons to Smile Layered Layout to share. Here are all of the nitty gritty details.

Reasons to Smile Layered Layout by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Reasons to Smile Layered Layout Foundation

First, pick out a patterned paper background and a nice bold polka dot piece to go across the layout. Attach this piece to the layout using the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser.

Layout Design

Cut two narrow strips of striped patterned paper and adhere here them above and below the polka dot piece using the E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser. Cut three more strips of patterned paper and attach those also with the E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser.

Reasons to Smile Title Cluster

Create a focal cluster piece for the title. Pick the sticker to use and stick it to the die-cut piece. Then using 3D Foam Strips White, I added the frame around the title sentiment. Now you have the perfect layered title for this Reasons to Smile Layered Layout!

Photo Collage Placement and Design

Mat the 4×4 photo collage in white cardstock. Then adhere to the left hand side of the layout using Crafty Foam Tape Black. Next, add the title piece to the right hand side of the layout using Crafty Foam Tape Black again.

This is when I began to choose other die cut pieces and stickers to add around the matted photo. Add these using a combo of 3D Foam Squares White Mix and Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix, for a little extra dimension.