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Faux Wax Seals with Adhesives Dots 3D

Hi! Dana Tatar here today sharing a fun way to dress up a simple Thank You card. I like to have extra cards on hand this time of year. I elevated a store-bought box of cards with foil lettering and used Adhesive Dots 3D to create faux wax seals. These simple techniques help add that special touch without taking too much time.
Faux Wax Seals with Adhesives Dots 3D by Dana Tatar for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

How to Apply Foil Lettering to a Card

Faux Wax Seals with Adhesives Dots 3D by Dana Tatar for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

1. Use a stamp to apply a sentiment onto the colored side of a transfer foil sheet. Transfer Foil Sheets are included in both the 3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit and the 3D Foam Holiday Embellishment Kit.

2. Place the foil transfer sheet over the front of a card. Use a heat tool to trace the stamped sentiment, sealing the foil onto the front of the card. Another option for this step would be to die-cut a sentiment from an Adhesive Sheet or piece of 3D Foam and apply foil to that adhesive.

3. Lift off the foil transfer sheet.

How to Create a Faux Wax Seal with Adhesive Dots 3D

Faux Wax Seals with Adhesives Dots 3D by Dana Tatar for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L1. Heat an Adhesive Dot 3D for 15 seconds.

2. Apply watermark ink onto a small stamp and press and hold onto the hot dot for 15 seconds. The watermark ink is necessary for this step. It allows the stamp to lift cleanly from the adhesive dot.

3. Rub the stamped dot with one or more colors of metallic wax and buff to a shine.

4. Carefully remove the dot from the liner and apply over the flap of an envelope.

Thanks for stopping by today!
~Dana

Creative Time: 30 Minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Adhesive Dots 3D
3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit

Other: Card and Envelope Set (American Crafts); Thank You Stamp (Paper Source); Clover Stamp (Memory Box); Watermark Ink (Clearsnap); Metallic Wax (DecoArt); HotMarks Tool (Walnut Hollow)

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Decorative Stamped Christmas Card

Hello friends, Terri here, and today I’m showing you some of my favorite embellishment tips for decorative stamped Christmas cards.  Get ready to foil, glitter and color!

Decorative Stamped Christmas Card by Terri Burson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Finding Your Decorative Focal Points

This Avery Elle mistletoe stamp has lots of berries which is perfect for this project.  This will be the focus for embellishing with the wonderful products from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.  To begin, add lots of Adhesive Dots Micro to the smallest berries.

Decorative Stamped Christmas Card by Terri Burson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Add Glitter For Decorative Sparkle

You can top your adhesives dots in so many ways; embossing powder, glitter and foil to name a few.  Today, we’ll be adding red glitter.  Sprinkle liberally, then press the glitter into the Adhesive Dots Micro to better fuse the glitter to the dots.  Tap off the excess and replace into your glitter jar.

Decorative Stamped Christmas Card by Terri Burson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Add Dimension For That Wow Factor

Dimension is always a plus and using the 3D Foam Circles Black Mix is the perfect choice for the larger berries.  Instead of glitter, I’m using the red foil from the 3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit.  Also, I’m only using the small black foam circles, as opposed to white.  It offers a shadow effect that I love.

Decorative Stamped Christmas Card by Terri Burson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Simply lay your red foil, shiny side up, on the foam dots, gently rub, then peel off the lining.  Grab your camera and show your friends how amazing you are!  It’s a great way to Wear Your Adhesives On The Outside!

Decorative Stamped Christmas Card by Terri Burson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

To finish off my card, I used a white gel pen and dotted my berries, my leaves and added stripes to my colored ribbon.  Use whatever coloring tools that suit your needs for the leaves and ribbon.

Decorative Stamped Christmas Card by Terri Burson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Additionally, my mixed media paper panel was popped up with Crafty Foam Tape White and applied to a 5.5 x 4.5 inch top fold white card. I also added watercolor splatters and drew a faux frame along the edges with a black glitter pen.

Decorative Stamped Christmas Card by Terri Burson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Thanks so much for following along today.  If you’d like more information on the products used, please visit my blog at Waving My Wand.  See you next time, Terri

Creative Time: 30 minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Adhesive Dots Micro
3D Foam Circles Black Mix
3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit
Crafty Foam Tape White

Other:
Neenah cardstock, Canson mixed media paper, red glitter, Signo white gel pen, Arteza black glitter pen, Kuretake Zig Real Clean Color Brush, Jane Davenport watercolor paint, Catherine Pooler Ink, Misti stamp positioner, We R Memory Keepers Trimmer, Avery Elle stamps

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The Positive and Negative of Christmas Gift Boxes

Hi everyone! With only a few days before Christmas, I have some quick and easy to make Christmas Gift Boxes, decorated with a sheet of 3D Foam Snowflakes from my 3D Foam Holiday Embellishment Kit. The fun part is that you can use both the positive and negative parts of the sheet so there is no waste!

The Positive and Negative of Christmas Gift Boxes by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Creating the Christmas Gift Boxes

First die-cut two (half) box shapes from soft blue cardstock per gift box. I made two gift boxes, so die-cut a total of four box shapes.

The Positive and Negative of Christmas Gift Boxes by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Then assemble the box with Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/4in to adhere both parts of the box pieces together and secure the bottom side of the box too.

Embellish the First Gift Box

Now for the fun part! Let me show you how to embellish the boxes with the 3D Foam Snowflakes in both the positive and negative pieces.

With your sheet of 3D Snowflakes Foam, remove the top liners of the snowflake shapes.

The Positive and Negative of Christmas Gift Boxes by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Sprinkle white glitter on top and rub the glitter onto the snowflake shapes. Tap off or use a brush to remove the excess glitter.

The Positive and Negative of Christmas Gift Boxes by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Take a ruler and a craft knife to cut some of the snowflakes in half. Be careful that you do not cut into the sheet – the negative space – around the snowflakes. You will be using that for the second box.

The Positive and Negative of Christmas Gift Boxes by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Next gently remove both the full and cut snowflakes and dots from the 3D Foam Snowflakes sheet and adhere to the box in the desired pattern. Add rhinestones and pearls to the gift box using Adhesive Dots. For a finishing touch, adhere a bow and small button to the box top with Adhesive Dots.

Decking out the Second Gift Box

For the next gift box, the negative piece of the 3D Foam Snowflakes sheet will be used. First, cut squares just slightly smaller than the box sides into the leftover 3D Foam Snowflake sheet and adhere them to the box side. Assemble the gift box using Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/4in.

The Positive and Negative of Christmas Gift Boxes by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Next, remove the top liner of the negative piece on the sides of the box. Use your choice of foil, I used silver, from the 3D Foam Holiday Embellishment Kit to transfer the color to the negative pieces. Remember to use the colored side of foil facing UP and gently rub to transfer. Then remove the sheet to reveal the stunning result!

The Positive and Negative of Christmas Gift Boxes by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Lastly, put the finishing touches on the gift box with rhinestones, pearls, and bow using Adhesive Dots like the first box.

The Positive and Negative of Christmas Gift Boxes by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Just for some extra inspiration, I made some more Christmas Gift Boxes 🙂

The Positive and Negative of Christmas Gift Boxes by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Wishing lots of fun creating your own gift boxes!

Happy Holidays everyone!
Yvonne

Creative Time: 60 minutes
Skill Level: intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

3D Foam Holiday Embellishment Kit
Adhesive Dots Micro
Adhesive Dots Mini

HomeHobby by 3L®
Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/4in

Other:
Spellbinders® Paper Arts (Charming Cottage Box by Becca Feeken), Blue Cardstock, White Glitter, Craft Knife, Ruler

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Holiday Wreath Layout

Welcome back, crafty friends! Tracy here, and today I have a fun and easy to create Holiday Wreath Layout to share. Christmas is right around the corner, and I’m sure for some of you the festivities have already begun. It’s a time for family and friends to be together and with that comes lots of holiday photo ops. That’s why I thought I would share another fun and easy holiday layout.

Holiday Wreath Layout by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Holiday Wreath Layout Details

Start the layout by first creating a layered cardstock background and trace a large circle in the middle of the layout. Then I began adding patterned paper circles and squares in different sizes using the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.

Holiday Wreath Layout by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

The next layer I created was this gold sequins trim circle. Add Adhesive Lines around the circle and attach the sequins trim as you go.

Holiday Wreath Layout by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Mat the cropped photo in 2 layers of cardstock, and offset them adhering the layers using 3D Foam Squares White Mix and add Creative Photo Corners Ivory to the photo.

Holiday Wreath Layout by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Also using 3D Foam Squares White Mix, continue adding more layers of patterned circles, squares and dies cuts. Then added a few more chipboard stickers and gems.

Holiday Wreath Layout by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

This Holiday Wreath Layout is just such a great way to use smaller bits and pieces of a favourite holiday collection.

Holiday Wreath Layout by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Holiday Wreath Layout by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Thanks so much for stopping by and Happy Holidays.
Tracy

Creative Time:  45 Minutes
Skill Level:  Intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Adhesive Lines
E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
Creative Photo Corners Ivory
3D Foam Squares White Mix

Other:
Cardstock (Dark Green, Ivory), Simple Stories- Simple Vintage Christmas Collection (patterned paper, chipboard stickers, die cuts), Gold Gems, Sequins Trim, 1-inch, 1.75-inch, and 2.75-inch Circle Punches

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Lip Balm Tall Tags Tutorial

Hello, crafters! Valerie here today! The Holidays are quickly approaching, and my project, Lip Balm Tall Tags, would be great for a gift exchange, a teacher’s gift, party favors, and many other holiday situations you’ll find yourself in!

Lip Balm Tall Tags Tutorial by Valerie Ward for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Step 1 – Die-cutting

First, I used 2 tag die-cutting sets to cut the pieces needed (however, at the end of the post, I have an image showing the dimensions to cut these pieces at if you don’t have a die set &/or don’t want to buy one). One set is a Tall Tag die set, and the other set is a Lip Balm Pouch die set.


Lip Balm Tall Tags Tutorial by Valerie Ward for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Second, I die cut the openings for the lip balm pouches (again, dimensions are provided towards the end of the post for these openings, so you can cut them yourself without dies).

Lip Balm Tall Tags Tutorial by Valerie Ward for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Step 2 – Adhere Lip Balm Pouches

To adhere the lip balm pouches I used the E-Z Runner Micro Refill.

Lip Balm Tall Tags Tutorial by Valerie Ward for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

I didn’t have the E-Z Runner Micro Refillable Dispenser, but that’s OK. Using a different dispenser I had on-hand works because all these E-Z Runner refills interchange with the E-Z Runner Refillable Dispensers!

Lip Balm Tall Tags Tutorial by Valerie Ward for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Apply the E-Z Runner Micro Refillable Dispenser adhesive all around the perimeter of the opening on the back of the tag.


Lip Balm Tall Tags Tutorial by Valerie Ward for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Then you stick the lip balm pouch into the opening from the back; the adhesive worked like a gem to hold the pouch in place!

Lip Balm Tall Tags Tutorial by Valerie Ward for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Here is the front after you attach the lip balm pouch.

Lip Balm Tall Tags Tutorial by Valerie Ward for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

You could leave the front like this, or the next steps show the opening with the frame applied around it.

Step 3 – Add Lip Balm Pouch Frames & Insert Lip Balm

Here is where I needed my E-Z Runner Micro Refill again (remember, it is shown in a different dispenser, but works just the same!): I attached the die-cut pouch opening frames with this adhesive to the front of the tags.

Lip Balm Tall Tags Tutorial by Valerie Ward for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Here’s a fun part – you put the lip balm into the pouches!

Lip Balm Tall Tags Tutorial by Valerie Ward for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

So here you see the backs, with the openings where you put the lip balms in:

Lip Balm Tall Tags Tutorial by Valerie Ward for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Step 4 – Attach Tall Tags’ Backs

Here is where I need to attach the backs to the Tall Tags. I used my E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser  that has the E-Z Runner Grand Ultra Stong Refill inside, AND my  E-Z Dots Permanent Refillable Dispenser.


Lip Balm Tall Tags Tutorial by Valerie Ward for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

I used the E-Z Dots Permanent Refillable Dispenser adhesive on the top around the opening for the ribbon. Then I used E-Z Runner Grand Ultra Stong Refill adhesive around the perimeter of the remainder of the tag.

Lip Balm Tall Tags Tutorial by Valerie Ward for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Adhere those to the backs of your projects. Here you’ll see them attached:

Lip Balm Tall Tags Tutorial by Valerie Ward for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Step 5 – Add Embellishments

Now you are at the Finishing Touches part of this project! I added the ribbon to the tags at the tops; I wanted to make sure the ribbon did not come loose, so I added an Adhesive Dots Micro inside the knot part to hold it together.

Lip Balm Tall Tags Tutorial by Valerie Ward for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Then I decided I wanted a little bit of bling, so I used the Adhesive Dots Micro again to add sequins to the fronts of the tags. Now the project is finished!

Lip Balm Tall Tags Tutorial by Valerie Ward for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Tag Dimensions for Cutting Shapes & Openings Without a Die Set

You do not NEED to have the die set to make these tag shapes and openings; here are the dimensions so you can cut them out yourself! Then you can just use a hole punch to create a hole at the top for the ribbon.


Lip Balm Tall Tags Tutorial by Valerie Ward for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

So here we are, all finished: 2 sweet little gifts perfect for many occasions!

Lip Balm Tall Tags Tutorial by Valerie Ward for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Lip Balm Tall Tags Tutorial by Valerie Ward for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Thank you very much for stopping by today! I hope you have a great remainder-of-the-week wrapping up all your last minute things-to-do!
Valerie

Creative Time: 30 Minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser and E-Z Runner Grand Ultra Stong Refill
E-Z Runner Micro Refill
Adhesive Dots Micro
E-Z Dots Permanent Refillable Dispenser

Other: Tags die set & lip balm die set (both not necessary, though), patterned paper, lip balm, ribbon, sequins

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Holiday Treat Bag Tutorial

Hi everyone, Christine here today with a reindeer themed holiday treat bag. These are a perfect teacher and workplace gifts and also great for table favors. Set aside a little relaxing time to make these before the Christmas mayhem!

Holiday Treat Bag Tutorial by Christine Emberson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

The “How-To” on a Holiday Treat Bag

Adhesive Sheets and die cutting are a match made in heaven! Whenever you want to achieve a drop shadow with foil card these sheets are your answer.

  1. Remove yellow backing paper.
  2. Align card onto the adhesive.
  3. Smooth the entire card to the adhesive.
  4. Run through your die cutting machine.
  5. Remove the back liner and adhere.

 

The “How-To” on Adhesive Sheets

See this short How to Use Adhesive Sheets for Die Cutting video below:

This die cut is going to create a topper for your gift bag.  To ensure it stays in place use Extreme Double Sided Tape – 1/4 inch.

 

For further decoration, I created a reindeer embellishment and used 3D Foam Squares White Regular Size on the reverse.

 

Again use the trusty 3D Foam Squares White Regular Size to hold in place loops of gold twine.

For healthier treats fill the bags with cosmetics or perhaps fill with reindeer food and leave out for Santa, those reindeer get very hungry!

Thanks for stopping by and wishing you a wonderful festive season!

Creative Time: 30 Minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Adhesive Sheets
3D Foam Squares White Regular Size
HomeHobby by 3L®
Extreme Double Sided Tape – 1/4 inch.

Others:
Craft Dies: Spellbinders® Paper Arts (Reindeer, Mistletoe Gatefold); Gold mirror cardstock; Ivory, red and black cardstock; Cellophane Bag; Candy/Treats

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Christmas Hinged Gift Box Tutorial

Holiday Greetings!  Shellye McDaniel is here today to share an easy DIY Hinged Gift Box.  These are perfect for jewelry, candy, cookies and more! Aren’t these cute?!

Christmas Hinged Gift Box Tutorial by Shellye McDaniel for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

First, I grabbed these supplies from Scrapbook Adhesives: Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/2in, 3D Foam Squares White MixE-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser and E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refill. I also used a 12X12 sheet of green and red cardstock and patterned paper with matching embellishments.

Christmas Hinged Gift Box Tutorial by Shellye McDaniel for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Hinged Gift Box Basics

Cut the green cardstock in half to create two 6 x 12-inch pieces for two boxes. But we have to do one more step before scoring the lines. That is to cut an inch off the long side to create a 6 x 11-inch piece. Now we’re ready to proceed 🙂

Christmas Hinged Gift Box Tutorial by Shellye McDaniel for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

On the 6-inch side, score at 1-inch and 5-inch.

Christmas Hinged Gift Box Tutorial by Shellye McDaniel for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

On the 10-inch side, score at 1, 5, 6 and 10-inch.

Christmas Hinged Gift Box Tutorial by Shellye McDaniel for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

With the paper facing horizontally I then cut all of the horizontal lines UP TO the vertical score marks on each side to create tabs.

Christmas Hinged Gift Box Tutorial by Shellye McDaniel for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Once I completed the cuts on both sides I then folded along all of the score lines:

Christmas Hinged Gift Box Tutorial by Shellye McDaniel for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Next, I placed a small piece of the Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/2in along all of the tabs.  This is the part where you will want to use a heavy-duty tape to reinforce the edges of your box.

Christmas Hinged Gift Box Tutorial by Shellye McDaniel for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

We have now created two 4 x 4 x 1-inch boxes!

Christmas Hinged Gift Box Tutorial by Shellye McDaniel for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Christmas Hinged Gift Box Tutorial by Shellye McDaniel for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Finishing Touches

Finally, I used the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots and added squares of red cardstock to the tops of the boxes. I used the 3D Foam Squares to attach the squares of patterned paper to the red cardstock.  Embellishments were also added with the 3D Foam Adhesive Squares.

Christmas Hinged Gift Box Tutorial by Shellye McDaniel for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Christmas Hinged Gift Box Tutorial by Shellye McDaniel for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Again, these are the perfect size for gifting your favorite large or small cookies, candies, trinkets and jewelry in 🙂

Thank you for joining me today and I hope that you have a very happy holiday season!

Creative Time: 30 Minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

3D Foam Squares White Mix
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser 
E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refill

HomeHobby by 3L®
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/2in

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Foiled Trees in a Winter Wonderland

Foiled trees are a wonderful thing! They are even wonderful sparkling throughout my winter wonderland village canvas! Hello friends, Linsey here today sharing my latest project featuring 3D Foam Trees and Craft Foils! Foiled trees have never been easier or more fun! Come take a stroll through my winter wonderland village and see what I mean!

Foiled Trees in a Winter Wonderland by Linsey Rickett for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Building A Scene

Allow a layer of white glitter paste to dry over the canvas base. Add a variety of chipboard pieces and stickers and arrange to create a winter village. Add perfect dimension with 3D Foam Circles White Mix, 3D Foam Squares White Mix, and Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix. The variation allows you to overlap pieces slightly for a more realistic effect.

Foiled Trees in a Winter Wonderland by Linsey Rickett for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

The 3D Foam Trees have different sizes and shapes, so they are unique and that makes them very cool. Think of how fun it would be to add foils to the trees in other colors like gold, silver, red and blue for the holidays! The 3D Foam Holiday Embellishment Kit is perfect for this and a must-have for the holiday season! I just love foiled trees!!

Foiled Trees in a Winter Wonderland by Linsey Rickett for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Imagine gazing into the village shop windows as the glorious green trees glisten along the snow-covered street. How charming, indeed! My little winter village simply wouldn’t be as magical without these fabulous foiled trees! Don’t you agree?

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My DIY Advent Journal Part 2

If you recall from a previous post, I was working on an Advent Journal (see it here: Creating an Advent Journal Cover Tutorial) this year instead of a December Daily. Today I am sharing a bit more this journal with you. Here is a bit how I created the pages shared, specifically the one pictured here.

My DIY Advent Journal Part 2 by Shannon Morgan for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

 

Adding Tabs and Paper Strips

My DIY Advent Journal Part 2 by Shannon Morgan for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

  1. Using my trusty, go-to E-Z Runner Grand Permanent Strips dispenser, I added adhesive to a strip of double-sided Christmas patterned paper.
  2. I had a flap that overlapped from a previous entry, I wanted to use it in a neat way, so I used it as a tip-in. A tip-in is adding a separate piece of paper into your journal. It will add extra space to the entry allowing you to journal or add other elements that wouldn’t normally fit.
  3. Then I added a tab to the tip-in. Again, I used the E-Z Grand Runner to do this, adhering it to either side of the paper.
  4. Journaling is now added, I used a white pen because I wanted to have some softness to the page.

What About That Envelope?

Wondering about that envelope I have in the middle of the page? I have step-out pictures on how it was placed. My envelope was created with an envelope tool, but you can use any envelope you may have around. Maybe you have a favorite envelope you’ve been waiting to use on the perfect project? Pssst?!? I’m telling you, use it now!

My DIY Advent Journal Part 2 by Shannon Morgan for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

I used Adhesive Dots Medium to affix the envelope to the page. Look at the picture above and see how I used 5 dots to do this. Adding the envelope to the page, I then began to add finishing touches here and there to complete the page.

Sharing The Entries

Here is a bit more of the details, I wanted to share as much as possible with you on these pages, the previous entries all kind of run into each other. It’s continuous as the Advent period goes on, I will document pages and have even more ready to share with you next time!

My DIY Advent Journal Part 2 by Shannon Morgan for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Creative Time: 1 Hour
Skill level: Intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser
Adhesive Dots Micro
Adhesive Dots Medium

Other:
Illustrated Faith Advent Collection, Alpha Stickers, Sequins

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Merry and Bright Button Christmas Tree

Hello everyone! Are you all set for the holidays? There’s still time to make this Merry and Bright Button Christmas Tree framed home décor piece.  Perfect on a mantel, hall table or even on a holiday buffet setting!

A Merry and Bright Button Christmas Tree Frame

First, paint frame black.  Set aside to dry.

Cut burlap paper and cardboard to fit in frame opening by using the paper that was in my frame as a guide.  Attach the burlap paper to the cardboard using E-Z Runner® Ultra Refillable Dispenser to make the background.

The Button Christmas Tree

Using a piece of white 3D Foam Creative Sheets, cut it to 2¼ x 3½ʺ rectangle.  Mark the center on the 2¼ʺ side and draw lines from the center to the corners to create a triangle. Lastly, cut along lines to create your Christmas tree shape.

Trim off about ⅛ʺ from the point.  Partially peel back liner starting at the top.  Place buttons on 3D Foam allowing them to extend beyond edges.  Continue to peel the liner and place the buttons until the tree is covered.

Note: I removed the small green button shown at the top in this photo – it acted as a place holder.

Sprinkle with glitter and shake slightly to settle glitter into buttonholes and spaces between buttons.  Remove excess glitter by tapping off or with a small brush. Use lint roller or masking tape to pull off stray glitter, if needed.

The Finishing Details

Place burlap paper and cardboard in the painted frame. Align tree triangle on burlap and fasten by removing its liner from the back.  Press in place.

Cut a piece of 3D Foam Creative Sheets for the tree trunk.  Remove liner from one side and place it on a scrap of brown cardstock.  Trim cardstock slightly larger than 3D Foam piece.  Peel the backing and fasten at the base of the tree.

Stamp “merry and bright” on black cardstock.  Heat emboss with gold embossing powder.  Trim to size.  Place small 3D Foam Circles Black Mix on back at each end.  Fasten across the tree trunk.

Carefully remove a small star and its outline star together from a sheet from the 3D Foam Holiday Embellishment Kit.  Place at the top of the tree.

Take the top liner off of the star.  Place gold foil shiny side up on the star, rub to transfer the color, and peel the foil to reveal the foiling. Reapply if there are any missed areas.

Place small circles from 3D Foam Circles Black Mix on top of some of the buttons on the tree.  Remove top liner from the 3D Circles and cover with gold foil. Rub and remove foil.  Repeat to cover all of the circles.

Tada!  Merry and Bright Button Christmas Tree is done!

Have a Merry and Bright Holiday season!
Judy Hayes

Creative Time: 60 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

3D Foam Creative Sheets
3D Foam Holiday Embellishment Kit
E-Z Runner® Ultra Refillable Dispenser
3D Foam Circles Black Mix

Other
Unfinished Wood Craft Frame, Art Glitter Ultra Fine Opaque Leaf, DecoArt Americana Satin Paint, DCWV Burlap Paper, Memory Box Typewriter Holiday Sentiments, Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black ink, Ranger Queens Gold Embossing Powder, Green, and Red Buttons, Black Cardstock, Brown Cardstock

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