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Christine Emberson

Layered Birthday Card Tutorial

Hi everyone, Christine here today with a multi-layered birthday card tutorial. Adding dimension to your projects instantly makes them attractive and elegant. The good news is…it is easily achievable with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®!

How to layer intricate die cuts on a birthday card by Christine Emberson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Layered Birthday Card Step Outs

Onto a square card base mat ivory card and patterned paper. Affix into place with E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser. These dispensers have 150 feet of long-lasting adhesive, and when it’s gone you can easily drop in a refill.

Layered Birthday Card Tutorial by Christine Emberson for Scrapook Adhesives by 3L

Here’s a one-minute video showing you how to use and refill the E-Z Runner® Grand dispenser.

Next, select various die cuts as layered elements for your card. These will be positioned in place using 3D Foam Squares Regular and Small. It is possible to purchase a variety pack so you have both sizes – very handy!

Layered Birthday Card Tutorial by Christine Emberson for Scrapook Adhesives by 3L

The 3D Foam Squares in place on the reverse of each die cut, you can see how they fit perfectly alternating between regular and small.

Layered Birthday Card Tutorial by Christine Emberson for Scrapook Adhesives by 3L

Begin to layer up each die cut, the dimensional card is taking shape.

Layered Birthday Card Tutorial by Christine Emberson for Scrapook Adhesives by 3L

For the tiny flower I’ve used Adhesive Dots Small, these are clear and have a super bond so perfect for keeping smaller items in place.

Layered Birthday Card Tutorial by Christine Emberson for Scrapook Adhesives by 3L

For the typed sentiment, I’ve opted for Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4 inch. This tape grips firmly immediately and no drying time.

Layered Birthday Card Tutorial by Christine Emberson for Scrapook Adhesives by 3L

Here is the finished card, I liked the design so much I made another layered birthday card with a different die cut.

Layered Birthday Card Tutorial by Christine Emberson for Scrapook Adhesives by 3L
Layered Birthday Card Tutorial by Christine Emberson for Scrapook Adhesives by 3L

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to check out the great products on the website.
Christine

Creative Time: 25 Minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

HomeHobby by 3L®

Other
Card Base; Patterned Paper (Anna Griffin); Etched Dies (Spellbinders Paper Arts – Tiffany Lavaliere, Labels One Plus, Decorative Labels Two, and Mini Poinsettia); Typed Sentiment; Gemstone.

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Layered Birthday Card Tutorial by Christine Emberson for Scrapook Adhesives by 3L

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