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Adhesive Details to Make Your Layout Shine

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Christine Meyer

What do you use to add special details to your projects? If you’re anything like me, there’s always some a clever twist to a product, you just have to find it! Christine joining you today to show how I used my Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L to add some clever twists and details to my scrapbook layout! Let’s dive in and look at you can use Adhesive Details to make your layout shine.

Adding details to your scrapbook layout using adhesives

Down to the Details

On it’s own this layout has quite a few details – from patterned papers, to fussy cutting, to dots and splatters.  BUT as you will see in my video the one of a kind details were added to enhance my water features.

First up I took my Dual Tip Glue Pen and used it to create small dots on the “waves” I had cut out.  I did this pretty randomly but tried to do 2-3 in a row and I didn’t worry about them being perfectly uniform in size but instead went for variety.  Next, I added glitter to each one in a coordinating aqua blue. Although I wouldn’t typically think of glitter for a boy layout BUT it’s supposed to represent the ocean and the ocean sparkles!

The second detail I added involved the versatile Adhesive Dots!  I don’t know about you, but I do not have an endless supply of Enamel Dots.  I sure do like to use them though!  I’ve recently taken to creating a similar look with Adhesive Dots and Embossing Powder.  While it doesn’t have quite the same dimension….it does bring in a different texture and look. In this case, I didn’t stress about where the embossing powder landed either. As you can see in the picture there are a few little extra little dots.  Just looks like splatters for water, don’t you think?

Splish Splash Process Video

Thanks for joining me today and keep on adding those fun details to your projects!
–Christine

  • Creative Time: 60 minutes
  • Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser
Adhesive Dots Medium
HomeHobby by 3L®:
Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other Supplies: June Flavors of the Month Kit from The ScrapRoom, Glitter from Doodlebug Design, Embossing Powder from Ranger

Happy Layered Hello Card

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Shannon Morgan

Happy Friday! It’s Shannon sharing a card with you today featuring a summery feel using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® products!

Happy Layered Hello Card by Shannon Morgan for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Creating Happy Layers

This card is easy to pull together, you can gather summery, bright colored scraps and embellishments.

Tip: If you’re looking for a time saver on visual punch, look through your stash at your 3X4 journaling cards (I know everyone has a ton of those like I do!).

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L has so many different adhesives available for you to use your projects. Pictured above is E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine Adhesive Dispenser. This adhesive is so awesome for anything vellum or sheer. You have the hold of a quality adhesive without the lines!

I wanted this sun to stand out just a bit, so I used the 3D Foam Circles White Mix for dimension. It works perfectly for this shape with the right amount of pop for this card.

Assemble in Stages

Mat the pink rectangle layer to the card base to form the foundation with the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser. Its simple background for all the fun layers that will be added. Next, add a doily and a mosaic heart die cut slightly off center on top of the doily.

My centerpiece is the fun flamingo journal card which I wrapped twine around several times. Lastly, I added the sun embellishment with a cute polka dot tab.

Tip: Use Adhesive Dots Mini to keep that twine bow in place. If you add a dot behind the bow, it will keep secured nice and neat. These awesome adhesive dots can be used for sequins, and other small embellishments you may want to add to your card.

Thanks for letting me share with you today! I hope I have inspired you to create something summery with layers!
Shannon

  • Creative Time: 30 minutes
  • Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
Adhesive Dots Mini
E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine Adhesive 
E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
3D Foam Circles Mix

Other:
Cardstock, twine, washi tape, sequins, spray mist, doily, die cuts from kits, punched paper pieces, 3X4 Journaling card

Farmhouse Style Memo Board Tutorial

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Shellye McDaniel

Hello!  Shellye McDaniel along today with an easy and functional Farmhouse Style Memo Board for your home or to give as a gift.

Farmhouse Style Memo Board by Shellye McDaniel

Memo Board Supplies:

First,  you can use any type of fabric for this project.  You will also need a metal clip with a small screw, a pre-made chalkboard or wooden board, Adhesive Sheets 12×12 inch, Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/2in and 3D Foam Circles White Mix.

Let’s Get Started:

To begin, you will trace the board outline onto a sheet of the Adhesive Sheets 12×12 inch and then cut out.  Next, you will apply the adhesive from the sheet onto the board.  You can also use a bone folder to make sure the adhesive transfers and bonds well.

Secondly, you will cut the fabric and leave at least a 1″ border on all four sides.

Next,  you will need to cut into the fabric so that you can wrap the excess to the back of the board like a present. Use the Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/2in to secure the ends down.

Next,  you will need to cut into the fabric so that you can wrap to the back of the board like a present. Use the Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/2in to secure the ends down at the back.

For this final part, you will cut a piece of chipboard to match the size of the board. Apply adhesive from the Adhesive Sheets 12×12 inch to the chipboard and attach to the back of the board.

The Embellishing Details:

The most fun part about this project is that you can embellish with just about anything!  I chose to create layered felt flowers and attached them with the 3D Foam Circles White Mix.

You can find knobs, hooks, and clips at hardware or craft stores!  I chose this glass knobbed clip and screwed it into the front of the board.  Now it’s ready for note-hanging, to-do list, and grocery lists!

Thank you for visiting today!

  • Creative Time: 60 minutes
  • Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
Adhesive Sheets 12×12 inch
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/2in
3D Foam Circles White Mix

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Just for You Gift Box and Card Ensemble

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Judy Hayes

Hello friends, Judy here! Today, I’ve put together a Just for You Gift Box and Card with pretty flowers and leaves.  I used 3D Foam Squares White Mix, Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix and E-Z Runner® Ultra Refillable Dispenser to assemble both.

Just for You Gift Box and Card Ensemble by Judy Hayes for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Gift Box Assembly

Let’s start with the box. I stamped a white band with flowers and leaves. Next, I added dimensional dots of purple and pale yellow.  Once it was dry, I fastened it to a slightly wider pale yellow paper using E-Z Runner® Ultra Refillable Dispenser.

E-Z Runner® Ultra Refillable Dispenser was used to fasten the band to a plain white 4-inch box.

Next, I stamped flowers and leaves and die cut them.  So easy to do with coordinating stamp and die set from Hero Arts!

I added a pale yellow tag stamped with a verse in dark purple ink.  Leaves are fastened with Thin 3D Foam Squares and E-Z Runner® Ultra Refillable Dispenser.

The flower is popped up with 3D Foam Squares.

Trim the tag to the desired length and punched a hole at the end. Thread the ribbon and attach to the box. Lastly, I added purple dots to the flower centers and yellow dots on the tag.

Coordinating Card Making

The card base is pale yellow with a band of white cardstock with seam binding fastened with E-Z Runner® Ultra Refillable Dispenser.

The band is fastened to the card with Ultra Adhesive as well.

Some flowers are popped up with 3D Foam Squares and others are fastened with Thin 3D Foam Squares.  Leaves are fastened with Ultra Adhesive at the stem end and Thin 3D Foam Squares at leaf end.

I added a bow of seam binding that’s held in place with Adhesive Dots Ultra Thin because it perfectly fits under my flowers. Verse piece is fastened with Thin 3D Foam Squares.

The last step was to add dimensional purple dots to flower centers.  I also added pale yellow dots across the card front spraying out from flowers.

Just add to the box and done!

Thank you for visiting!
Judy Hayes

  • Creative Time: 60 minutes
  • Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
3D Foam Squares White Mix
Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix
Adhesive Dots Ultra Thin
E-Z Runner® Ultra Refillable Dispenser

Other Supplies: Hero Arts: Layering For You Flowers (stamp set), Layering for You Frame Cuts; Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Versafine Clair Monarch ink; Ranger Distress Oxide Inks: Shaded Lilac, Wilted Violet, Bundled Sage, Peeled Paint; Nuvo Crystal Drops: Violet Galaxy, Buttermilk; Worldwin Ivory cardstock; Seam Binding; White Cardstock; 4-inch White Box

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A Stamped Card with Foil Hearts and Dots

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Teri Anderson

Hi, friends! Teri here with a stamped card that features some foil dots and hearts that were easy to make with adhesives from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®.

Stamped Cat Card with Foiled Dots and Hearts by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Creating the Stamped Scene

This card would be easy to recreate with stamps of your own!

Pick a few images to make a scene. When I’m making a stamped scene, I try to pick images that look like they are doing something and would be interacting with each other but what you use is entirely up to you!

Stamp your images on cardstock. Color them in with markers and then fussy cut them out with scissors. Now set them aside.

Adhere a couple panels of patterned paper to a folded card. When I’m on a card making binge, like I was when I made this card, I like to use the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser to put large panels of paper on my cards. This dispenser has a lot of adhesive in it (150 feet and is refillable) so you can put a lot of adhesive on your card and you can keep on making cards after you’ve made your first one.

Adhere your images to your card. Want to give them a subtle pop? Consider using the Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix like I did to adhere to some of your images. These thin squares are perfect because they provide just enough pop to lift your images off your card and draw attention to them.

Now we’re going to have fun! You are going to add some foil accents to your card.

Take a couple 3D Foam Hearts and add them to your scene. Remove the liner paper from the top and slowly burnish foil onto them. You don’t need a special burnishing tool. Your finger will work just fine! I used the red foil from our 3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit.

Creating Foil Dots

You can also create foil dots with the Adhesive Dots Micro.

Simply take an Adhesive Dot Micro. Place it on your card. (I’m showing it here on a piece of scratch paper.) Remove the plastic liner. Set a piece of foil (with the colorful side up) onto it and rub the foil on it. Remove the foil and you’ll have the perfect foil dot!

Add as many dots as you’d like to your card to complete the scene! For added variety, consider using multiple colors of foil rather than sticking with just one color.

Have you made any cards with foiled accents? I’d love to see them. Share a link in the comments section!

Creative Time: 1 hour
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit
3D Foam Hearts
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser
Adhesive Dots Micro
Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix
3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit

HomeHobby by 3L®:
Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other:
Fat Cats and Tiny Bubbles Stamp Sets from Ink Blot Shop; Let’s Polka Patterned Paper; Bella Blvd. Secrets of the Sea Patterned Paper; White Cardstock; Black Ink Pad; Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, Brown, Orange, Pink and Gray Markers

Sea You Soon Mermaid Card

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Dana Tatar

Hi friends! Dana Tatar here today sharing a fun Mermaid card. I hope your Summer vacation is off to a great start. I’m looking forward to spending time at the beach. The sound of the waves is what I enjoy the most.

Watercolor Stamped and Die-Cut Mermaid on Embossed Wave Card

The Waves Background Stamp from Hero Arts was a must-have for me. I don’t think that I will spot a mermaid at the beach, so I’ll have to settle for stamping and coloring them for my greeting cards.

How to Create a Dimensional Mermaid Card

Ink up the Waves Background Stamp with several colors of blue pigment ink and pressed the stamp onto a piece of white cardstock. Next, I covered the wet ink with a layer of clear embossing powder and applied heat to set. I think the mixed blue palette and the shimmer of the embossing powder gives the waves a more realistic look.

I wanted to be sure that the mermaid would stand out against the wave background, so I used the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser with the Permanent Dots Refill to attach white cardstock rectangles to the top and bottom of the embossed cardstock. To add another layer of dimension to the card, I used a 3D Foam Frame to attach the embossed cardstock piece to the front of an A4 card base.

Watercolor Stamped and Die-Cut Mermaid with 3D Foam Circles on Embossed Wave Card

After stamping and die-cutting a mermaid for the front of the card, I used watercolor paint to fill in the image. Once the mermaid was dry I applied glitter glue for a touch of sparkle. Be sure to use a waterproof ink when working with liquid color mediums.

I stamped a simple sentiment onto the front of the card. Then, I used 3D Foam Circles to attach the mermaid die-cut to the front of the card. The White Mix of 3D Foam Circles includes both a sheet of small and a sheet of large 3D Foam Circles, which made applying all-over adhesive to my die-cut quick and easy. The strong permanent bond of the adhesive means that my die-cut will stay put, even on the slick embossed background of my card.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! What’s your favorite thing about the beach?
~Dana

  • Creative Time: 45 Minutes
  • Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Supplies:
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refill
3D Foam Circles White Mix
3D Foam Frames

Hero Art Supplies:
Waves Background Stamp (CG660); Mermaid Stamp and Cut Set (DC226)

Other Supplies:
White Cardstock; Watercolor Paint; Glitter Glue; Black Archival Ink, Blue Pigment Ink, Clear Embossing Powder

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How to Use 3D Foam Circles with Die-Cuts Mermaid Card

 

Kid-Friendly Summer Fruity Mason Jars

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Linsey Rickett

Summer has arrived and it’s time for some crafty fun in the sun! Hi friends, Linsey here sharing my Pinterest-inspired fruity mason jars that are sure to sweeten your day. The project is super simple so get the kids involved! Here are all the juicy details!

Kid-Friendly Summer Fruity Mason Jars by Linsey Rickett for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

The Fruity Details

Start with clean, dry mason jars and choose paints/fruits accordingly. I chose to make pineapple, strawberry, and watermelon inspired jars.

For the pineapple, make a basic criss-cross pattern on the jar using Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/8in.

For the strawberry, create a fruity stem pattern around the top portion of the jar using Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4in. To minimize bleeding, do not remove the backing. No need to measure the lines, I eyeballed mine. Just like real fruit, every piece is unique and one-of-a-kind!

 

Paint each jar (use paints like acrylic, chalkboard, spray paint, etc. that are safe for glass). Let the paint dry completely between each coat. On average, a good wait time is approximately one hour. When the final coat of paint is totally dry, carefully and firmly pull the tape from jars.

The pineapple lines are clean, allowing the glass to show through. But another option is to paint in the lines or remove only the liner and add glitter (done on the watermelon jar), foils, or embossing powders and heat emboss. Yep, these tapes are heat resistant.

The Embellishing Details

Adhesive Dots Micro is one of my favorites and I found another use for them on this project–can you see where? If you said “strawberry seeds”, you’re right!

Place the dots randomly over the red jar. Afterward, I sprinkled onyx glitter, excess removed and voila! Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside to make strawberry seeds!

These could also simulate watermelon seeds, blackberry seeds, etc. Your imagination is the limit. 🙂

Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4 was used on the watermelon jar. Place two strips around the bottom half of the jar, paint and allow to dry. Remove the tape liners and sprinkle tape with iridescent ultra fine glitters. Sand the raised areas on the jars with a light sanding block.

To finish, I tied a piece of burlap into a bow on each top of the jars. You can fill them with pretty flowers, utensils, candy, etc. Add a little tag and give as a gift or keep for yourself. Any way you slice it, these sweet mason jars are sure to brighten someone’s day!

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Thank you so much for visiting and allowing me to share this project with you today! I hope you’ve been inspired to make your own fruity mason jars using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® products. Until next time, happy crafting!

  • Creative Time: 45 minutes
  • Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
Adhesive Dots Micro

HomeHobby by 3L®:
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4in
Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/8in

Patriotic Embellished Treat Boxes

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Terri Burson

It’s getting close to one of my favorite times of the year; the 4th of July!  I love to celebrate the birth of our great nation with fireworks, grilling out and sharing special treats.  Terri here, sharing this festive trio of patriotic treat boxes with creative embellishment tips!

Patriotic Embellished Treat Boxes by Terri Burson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Patriotic Embellishments Using Foam Shapes

I pulled out several foam shape kits to decorate my die cut treat boxes, including the 3D Foam Stars and 3D Foam Pennants.  I wanted to incorporate my decorative paper onto my foam shapes.  It’s quick and easy!  Simply trace the outline of the foam images onto decorative paper, then trim with scissors.  Apply the paper star (as pictured below) to the foam star and you have instant dimension!

Embellish With Glitter and Foil

Foiling is always fun, so I brought out the 3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit.  I chose the red foil from the kit to embellish one of the 3D Foam Stars.  It ties together so nicely with the plaid paper design, don’t you think?  I also added silver glitter to a few stars and scattered about.   The die cut circle sentiment is also popped up, courtesy of the large foam circles from the 3D Foam Circles White Mix.

Creating The Magic Seal

There’s one thing that all three of my patriotic treat boxes have in common.  Any guesses?  The E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser!  I swapped my cartridge for the E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong Refill.  It truly is my favorite for having that added level of security to seal all those tabs inside.

The last elements that I’m using today are the Adhesive Dots Micro for my patriotic treat box above.  I used the silver foil sheet from the 3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit to add a little sparkle and shine on my border sentiment.  It’s another great way that you can “Wear Your Adhesive On The Outside!”   I also really love the starry paper that tops my 3D Foam Pennants and adds that extra touch of Americana!

Thank you so much for stopping in.  If you would like the full list of product links, please visit my blog at Waving My Wand.

  • Creative Time: 30 minutes
  • Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
3D Foam Stars
3D Foam Pennants
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong Refill
3D Foam Circles White Mix
3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit
Adhesive Dots Micro

Other:
Pebbles Inc Americana Collection, ATC Mailer Box file from svgcuts.com, May Arts Ribbon, circle die, manual and electric die cut machine, scissors, score board, trimmer

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Elegant Thank You with Adhesive Sheets

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Yvonne van de Grijp

Do you love an elegant and detailed die cut on your card as much as I do? Are you reluctant to use one because adhering it always leaves glue stains? Worry no more! Adhesive Sheets to the rescue and you’ll never go back!

Elegant Thank You with Adhesive Sheets by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L

Hi crafty friends, Yvonne here showing you that Adhesive Sheets are the best, cleanest and quickest way to adhere detailed die cuts to a card and say good-bye to glue stains forever!

Elegant Detailed Background

We’re making the die cuts into stickers and it’s so easy! Simply lift the yellow release of a piece of Adhesive Sheet 6 x 12 inch and place a piece of silver cardstock on top. Trim the silver cardstock to the size of the die-template you are going to use. Then die-cut the etched die from the silver cardstock. Remove the liner and then place the silver die-cut onto patterned paper.

See a quick video on How to Use Adhesive Sheet for Die Cutting below.

Adhere the layered panel to a white card base using the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser.

Finish the card

Secure the ribbon to the card using the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser. Adhere the embellishments and bow to the card using Adhesive Dots Medium.

If you have non-adhesives pearls, Adhesive Dots Micro is a great way to make them stick. Did you know that tweezers are a great tool for precise placement of pearls?

And voila….your card is finished! Wishing you happy crafting!

Warm hugs from Holland,
Yvonne

  • Creative Time: 40 minutes
  • Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
Adhesive Sheets 6×12 inch
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser
Adhesive Dots Micro
Adhesive Dots Medium

Others:
Etched Die: Spellbinders® Paper Arts (Card Creator A2 Swirl Background Romancing the Swirl by Becca Feeken); Stamped sentiment; Cardstock (white, patterned, silver and black); Embellishments (satin ribbon, flowers, feather, leave, tiny tag, pearls)

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Mixed Media Layout Featuring Adhesive Dots

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Tracy McLennon

Welcome back scrappy friends. Tracy here, and today I am sharing some tips and tricks in creating simple mixed media layouts and my go-to adhesives.

I love to dabble in mixed media. Sometimes I add some simple splatters, ribbon and dimensional embellishments, like in this layout. But others, I like to play a little more and get messy. Either way, here are some adhesive tips.

Mixed Media Layout

First, I created a simple background for my layout. Then added the ribbon border using Extreme Double Sided Tape 1/2″, it will adhere ANY of your favourite ribbons or trims. I used again to attach the corrugated cardboard on top of the lace.

Then the next 2 patterned paper layers were added using Crafty Foam Tape, for just a little added dimension. I triple matted my photo, adhering the layers together using my E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser, and added Creative Photo Corners Ivory to the photo. I adhered the matted photo to the layout using Crafty Foam Tape again.

Just in case you didn’t know, I love to create handmade flowers. Once stamped, die cut and shaped I used Adhesive Dots Mini to assemble the flowers. One of my favourite things to use as flower middles is beads. To do this I use the Dual Tip Glue Pen and add a big gob of liquid adhesive in the middle of the flower, then add beads and let dry. Once dry, I then used Adhesive Dots Medium to adhere them to the layout. I used the Adhesive Dots Mini again for adding my buttons and pearls.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you found a couple of simple tips and tricks for your next mixed media project.

Tracy

  • Creative Time: 45 minutes
  • Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
Creative Photo Corners Ivory
Adhesive Dots Mini
Adhesive Dots Medium
Crafty Foam Tape- White
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser

HomeHobby by 3L®:
Extreme Double-Sided Tape ½ʺ
Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other Products Used:
Heartfelt Creations- Classic Rose Collection, Close To My Heart Ink (Smoothie, Chocolate, Fern), Beads, White Paint, Corrugated Cardboard, 3″ Lace, Cardstock (Kraft, Ivory), Buttons, Pearls

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