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Teri Anderson

Snail Mail Card

Hi, everyone! Raise your hand if you love sending cards to your friends and loved ones! Teri here to show you to make a super cute card to drop in the mail next time you go to send out some happy snail mail!

Snail Mail Card by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Stamped Images and Shapes

Start by stamping and die-cutting a few mail-themed images and sentiments. Color them in with markers (or pencils)!

Snail Mail Card by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Pop Them Up

Use a combination of 3D Foam Squares Mix in White and 3D Foam Large Strips in White on the back of them. Is your strip or square too large? No problem! Use your scissors to cut the foam down to fit perfectly on your die-cut elements!

Snail Mail Card by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Put the Card Together

Set your die-cut images aside and apply strips of patterned paper to a card base with the E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser. Great for a strong hold!

Snail Mail Card by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Last Touches

Set your largest die-cut element upside down and apply 3D Foam Strips Large White on the back. Next, take a piece of thread or twine and randomly place it across it, allowing some of the fiber to “peek out” from behind the die-cut. Place the die-cut shape on your card.

Snail Mail Card by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Snail Mail Card by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Add your other stamped images to the card as well. Complete your card by embellishing it with sequins. Adhesive Dot Micro works well for this – the size is perfect! Simply place an Adhesive Dot on your card and set a sequin right on top!

Snail Mail Card by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

I felt like the snail was floating a bit after I completed my card so I took a marker and scribbled a little shadow underneath it. Another fun idea would have to put some adhesive under it and add some flock or glitter to it. Maybe I’ll try that with my next card!

Snail Mail Card by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Snail Mail Card by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Snail Mail Card by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

I hope you enjoyed today’s tutorial and are inspired to make some cards of your own to send out!

Happy Creating!

Teri Anderson

Creative Time: 45 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

3D Foam Squares White Mix

E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser

E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Strips Large White

Adhesive Dots Micro

Other: Cardstock: Neenah; Patterned Paper: Sunny Studio (Subtle Grey Tones Tones 6×6 Paper Pack); Stamps and Dies: Concord & 9th (Snail Mail Stamp Set and Dies); Ink: Ranger Ink (Black); Sequins: Pretty Pink Posh; Markers: Copic; Floss: Coats & Clark

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