Hello, Margie, here and I’m dabbling into cardmaking with this Joyful Day Mixed Media Card. Days are getting warmer and flowers are starting to bloom where I am. Using watercolors sets the mood for this card. Realizing that the cardstock would warp, I used my E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong adhesive to solve that problem! Come see what I created.
![Joyful Day Mixed Media Card by Margie Higuchi for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L](https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/500WM-Joyful-Day-Mixed-Media-Card-by-Margie-Higuchi-Main.jpg)
Joyful Mixed Media Background
On an 8.5 x 11-inch white cardstock, I painted it white instead of gesso (mine was missing). After randomly stamping around the paper, I stenciled on white molding paste and let dry. Next, I watercolored with markers in various spring colors until I got my desired look.
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Once dried, I cut the sheet into fours to create four 4.25 x 5.5-inch card panels. Set aside three for other card projects.
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Securing a Wonky Card Panel
Trim about 1/8-inch on the top and bottom of the card panel. I wanted a little bit of a border peeking from the white card base. Since it’s a little wonky from the water, I used E-Z Runner® Grand Dispenser with the E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong Refill to really stick and holds my Joyful Mixed Media panel down to the card.
![Joyful Day Mixed Media Card by Margie Higuchi for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L](https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/500-Joyful-Day-Mixed-Media-Card-Step-3.jpg)
It’s really easy to change out the cartridges and the best part, you can change it out mid-way to a different refill! See the quick How to Use and Refill E-Z Runner Grand Dispensers video.
Next, I stamped and watercolored three flower images. Once dried, I fussy cut them out. I picked out two of the three images to use and added 3D Foam Circles to the back.
![Joyful Day Mixed Media Card by Margie Higuchi for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L](https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/500-Joyful-Day-Mixed-Media-Card-Step-4.jpg)
![Joyful Day Mixed Media Card by Margie Higuchi for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L](https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/500-Joyful-Day-Mixed-Media-Card-Step-5.jpg)
Adding the Final Touches
Die-cut a ring with a decorative edge with pink cardstock. I forgot to put an adhesive sheet on the back BEFORE die-cutting but no problem. From my stash, I had leftover scraps of my Adhesive Sheets 6 x 12-inch. Just sandwich the die cut between the liner, rub and transfer the adhesive onto the die cut. Place it in the center of the card front.
![Joyful Day Mixed Media Card by Margie Higuchi for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L](https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/500-Joyful-Day-Mixed-Media-Card-Step-6.jpg)
Add the flowers on the lower left side on top of the ring. Adhere a stamped sentiment with 3D Foam Strip on top of the flower. Place pink rhinestones on the edges of the ring. You’re done!
![Joyful Day Mixed Media Card by Margie Higuchi for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L](https://www.scrapbook-adhesives.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/500WM-Joyful-Day-Mixed-Media-Card-by-Margie-Higuchi-Main.jpg)
My Joyful Day Mixed Media Card makes for a wonderful “pick me up” or for Mother’s Day. Give it a try!
Thanks for stopping in!
Margie Higuchi
Creative Time: 35 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner® Grand Dispenser
E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong Refill
3D Foam Circles White Mix
Adhesive Sheets 6 x 12-inch
3D Foam Strips
Other:
Watercolor Markers, Thin Metal Dies, Stamps, Ink and Die-Cutting Machine: Spellbinders® Paper Arts (Mermaid Markers, Build-A-Bouquet Clear Stamps, Squid Ink Cave Black and Deep Sea Die-Cutting Machine by Jane Davenport and S4-345 Picot Edge Circles (ret.)); Sentiment Stamp and Die Set: Taylored Expressions (Mini Strips – Easter and Asymmetrical Die); Stencil: Art Anthology (Dot Matrix Stencil; Pink Rhinestones: Memory Palette Company (MP-59129 Rhinestone Light Pink; White Cardstock
Save It to Pinterest!
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