Hi, Kimberly here today. No, I am not wishing for snow, at all. But I have a certain little man at home who cannot wait for it to start falling. This is definitely a memory that needs to be recorded!
I grabbed the latest collection from Simple Stories, December Documented. Its Christmas themed, but knew I could create something with a winter feel once I added some 3D Foam Snowflakes.
To start, I cut out this border strip. It was the color I wanted and had snowflakes. Problem was, the holiday sentiment. No problem, I covered it up with my other page elements.
To adhere my other elements to the page, I used 3D Foam Squares White Regular. The larger squares work better on layouts. When adhering a larger piece like this, I use 8 squares, three down each side and two in the middle. I did the same thing for the photo.
Then I started working with the 3D Foam Snowflakes. Once I carefully removed them from their backing, I placed them on an extra backing sheet. I never throw these away, as they are the perfect place to set pieces while you are waiting to adhere them to your project.
Embossing powder was generously poured over each 3D Foam Snowflake. The excess was tapped off and placed back in the jar. Then a heat tool was used to melt the powder. The shapes will curl and bend a bit from the heat, but not to worry, as they lay beautifully once you adhere them to your project.
The small dots from the 3D Foam Snowflakes work brilliantly for small accents. To add a softer feel, I covered these dots with Fun Flock. A small bit was pinched onto each dot. Then I pressed the flock down and removed the excess. Fun Flock is messy. You will need to blow away and sweep away the excess. The portion you want to stay in place, will however.
thanks for stopping by!
Supplies: Adhesives-Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (3D Foam Snowflakes, 3D Foam Squares White Regular, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable), Patterned paper-Simple Stories (December Documented), Embossing Powder-my stash (this stuff is older than my son), Fun Flock-Stampendous!, Cardstock-WorldWin
By Rhea Skomorowski October 25, 2013 - 6:04 am
Foam snowflakes = awesome!!
By Rexene Lockyer October 25, 2013 - 6:55 am
Oh my…what a wonderful idea!
By Angela A October 25, 2013 - 7:08 am
Great ideas! Love your embossed snowflakes!
By Sandra ltb October 25, 2013 - 7:27 am
what fun! Sandra ltb
By Bev McConnell October 25, 2013 - 7:48 am
What a great idea. Will have to try it out. And adhesives you can never have too many of them.
By Julie A. Shearer October 25, 2013 - 9:20 am
Super cute snowflakes . TFS .
By Miriam Prantner October 25, 2013 - 9:55 am
Wonderful layout! That photo just totally captures the moment, and I love your snowflakes!
By Iris Soscia October 25, 2013 - 10:20 am
Great layout – love the snowflakes.
isoscia at aol dot com
By lara read October 25, 2013 - 11:32 am
Thanks for the tips! Love the snowflakes!
By Beatrice Lawson October 25, 2013 - 11:35 am
I so badly need those foam snowflakes, they are darling.
By Melonie colon October 25, 2013 - 11:47 am
Love your layout!!!
By marylouh October 25, 2013 - 11:55 am
Love the snowflakes. You could make them any color you want – rather than having to buy certain colors or not be able to find the color you want. Great layout.
By Denise Luscan October 25, 2013 - 12:06 pm
Great layout!Love glittery snowflakes.
By Amante del Papel October 25, 2013 - 12:52 pm
It’s a lovely and fantastic LO!
By Darlene Satkewich October 25, 2013 - 1:01 pm
Love the foam snowflakes…so many possibilities!
By Pat McCleary October 25, 2013 - 1:05 pm
Great layout-fun snowflakes & one cute kid.
By Deborah October 25, 2013 - 1:27 pm
Love your project I like that you worked what products you had on hand and with a few changes it all fit together TFS
By Janet MacKay October 25, 2013 - 1:41 pm
Love the snowflakes. These are definitely going on the wishlist.
By Tasha H October 25, 2013 - 1:58 pm
Love these great ideas…now I want to find some cute foam snowflakes…
By Wendy Orme October 25, 2013 - 2:14 pm
I love all the great tips and ideas in this post!
By Robin B. October 25, 2013 - 2:47 pm
Gorgeous layout, I love what you did with the snowflakes! Thanks for sharing.
By Sue D October 25, 2013 - 4:19 pm
Very cute photo and layout. Love the snowflakes.
By Janis in ID October 25, 2013 - 4:55 pm
Love, love, love the snowflakes!!!
<3 J
By Kathy P. October 25, 2013 - 5:22 pm
LOL….we HAD snow flurries this week in PA!!! Love this sweet page…the layering, patterns, and colors….and that snowflake rocks! I have to agree, 3L adhesives rock!
By Lucy E. October 25, 2013 - 5:28 pm
Wonderful layout! I love those foam snowflakes-I didn’t know that they existed!
By SuZeQ October 25, 2013 - 6:09 pm
Stupendous idea … thanks so much for sharing.
By SuZeQ October 25, 2013 - 6:11 pm
I just love your foam squares …
By Yolanda October 25, 2013 - 10:02 pm
Love the snowflakes. Thank you for sharing.
By Dorina D October 25, 2013 - 10:52 pm
Love how you showed the versatility of the paper by using it for a non-holiday. Great job and fun tips on the snowflakes. Thanks
By Denise Bryant October 25, 2013 - 11:31 pm
Great tips… thanks for sharing with us!
By Bernice P. October 26, 2013 - 1:13 am
Great layout! Since it doesn’t snow here in Florida I don’t scrap many pics using snowflakes but maybe I could incorporate them on some Holiday pages.
By Rox-Ann October 26, 2013 - 7:39 am
Love the layout and those snowflakes look awesome will be trying this
By Stokely October 26, 2013 - 8:53 am
Foam Snowflakes look like fun)
By Marcia Scantlin October 26, 2013 - 3:34 pm
You really need a good adhesive like this to make projects work.
By Rebecca Ednie October 26, 2013 - 4:43 pm
Love those snowflakes!
By Memoriesbymanda October 27, 2013 - 12:29 am
Lovely layout! Those precut adhesive snowflakes look amazing.
By Barbara Staradumsky October 27, 2013 - 12:35 pm
Gorgeous! I am so scraplifting this! I need some of the adhesive snowflakes!
By Meredith October 28, 2013 - 11:25 am
Thanks for the chance to win!
By bre s October 28, 2013 - 4:00 pm
I had no idea there were so many adhesives!!! and endless possibilities…. thanks for sharing!,,
By Anna Violette October 31, 2013 - 6:49 pm
Great card idea for holiday photos. awesome snowflakes!