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UpCycle Christmas Card Layout

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Tracy McLennon

I have an idea on how to upcycle holiday cards to make a sweet scrapbook layout. Happy 2018 crafty friends! Tracy here, and today I have a fun little layout tutorial that helps you upcycle some of those Christmas cards you received.

UpCycle Christmas Card Layout by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Upcycle those cards!

First, you are going to gather the cards that you don’t mind upcycling.

From two cards, I cut title pieces that will end up being the title on my layout. I also cut strips from cards that had full patterned borders because you want these to be at least 6″ long.

Using Extreme Double Sided Tape 1/8in., I took those strips to create patterned paper straws. Depending on the thickness of the cardstock, you might have to use a pen or pencil to help shape it.

Using a 2″ circle punch I cut out pretty patterned bits from a variety of cards, then cut them in half on my trimmer. These become the scalloped border at the top and bottom of my layout using the E-Z Runner Permanent Fine runner.

I added Creative Photo Corners in Kraft to my matted photo and then popped it up off of the layout and above the patterned straws using 2 layers of 3D Foam Squares.

Add the title pieces using 3D Foam Squares.

Add a few more embellishments as your final touch.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tracy

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8in
E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine Adhesive Dispenser
3D Foam Squares Black Mix
Creative Photo Corners in Kraft

Other:
Echo Park Paper Patterned Paper and Stickers, Cardstock (Cream, Brown, Red), Ribbon, Burlap String, Tag

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How to Create Texture on 3D Foam Hearts

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Michele Kovack

Today we’re talking about texture! Good morning! Michele here with a fun Valentine card to share with you! Some cards just beg to be touched…and this is definitely one of them 🙂

Isn’t this an interesting looking surface? Care to guess what it is? It’s bead pop embedded in Dual Tip Glue Pen with glitter in between! I love how this effect came together. Let me tell you how I created it.

Creating Heartful Texture to Cards by Michele Kovack for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Making Fun Texture

Water color the background. I chose colors that aren’t typically Valentine’s Day colors.
Adhere 3 varying sizes of 3D Foam Hearts to the watercolor panel.
Normally the sticky side is enough for adhering glitter and such. Since the solid bead pops were bigger, I removed the top liner and added glue to the surface of each heart using the Dual Tip Glue Pen. After carefully placing the solid bead pops, I sprinkled a bit of glitter on top to sort of fill in the gaps. The Dual Tip Glue Pen dries clear, and quickly!
Once it was dry, I used Adhesive Dots Small to add my leaves and flower.
Using Crafty Foam Tape, I adhered the sentiment to the front and tied a pink ribbon on top of it.
The watercolor panel was adhered to a slightly bigger pink panel and then on to the white card base using Crafty Foam Tape.

Try a different color palette for your next Valentine card. Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
3D Foam Hearts
Crafty Foam Tape
Adhesive Dots Small

HomeHobby by 3L®:
Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other:
Watercolors; Cardstock; Glitter; Sticker; Ribbon; Pearl; Solid Bead Pops

Create a Snowy Background using Adhesive Dots

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Christine Meyer

It’s -4 outside right now, suffice it to say winter has hit hard! I figure rather than complain about it, I may as well have fun with it! Real snow is fun but cold. Snow created with Adhesive Dots is also fun, but A LOT warmer.

Snowy Background using Adhesive Dots Tutorial

Snowy Background Tutorial

You will need a blue ink and sponge to create your background.

Lay Large Repositionable Adhesive Dots all over the background of your card. Once you have them set up, use your sponge and spread ink all over the background. This is called masking, and we’re using the dots as a mask.

Once you have inked it up well, go ahead and pull up all those Repositionable Adhesive Dots. They will pull up nice and easily and won’t damage the paper under them!

If you are going to add something big to the card, like my polar bear, you will want to position that before the next step. Now let’s showcase how to Wear Your Adhesives on the Outside! You will begin by adding some Dodz Adhesive Dots Medium all over the background.

Then do the same with Micro Adhesive Dots. Once you have those all over, pull all the clear covers up. Next, sprinkle white glitter to cover all the Adhesive Dots eventually leaving you with a winter wonderland on paper.

The 3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit can also help you in creating that background. I cut the 3D Foam Creative Sheets to into the desired shapes and used them to create a couple of hills to add to the bottom of the card.

Trim the 3D Foam Creative Sheets so they can overlap and add some extra dimension to the card. Then sprinkle those with glitter and add to that snowy background.

Making this card was not only fun, but it also gave me some fresh ideas on some additional ways I want to try out the Adhesive Dots. Give it a whirl and see if you can get some creative juices going as well!

-Christine

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit”
Dodz Adhesive Dots Medium
Adhesive Dots Micro
Adhesive Dots Large Repositionable

Other:
Stickers: American Crafts & Paper House Productions, Ink: Ranger, Glitter: Doodlebug Design

Romantic Layered Rosette Card Tutorial

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Yvonne van de Grijp

Do you love romantic cards? With a new year just begun, I have started to think about, and long for, all things spring – lace and floral, anything romantic themed.

Hello everyone, I have a love for multiple layered cards! For this card, I used lots and lots of my favourite Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® products like the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser, Adhesive Dots, 3D Foam Squares, Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8in and to finish the card some gorgeous Creative Photo Corners Gold. Let me show you how I used all these yummy products to create my romantic card.

Romantic spring card using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L products, created by Yvonne van de Grijp

Creating Layers

Create a card base and adhere a blue rectangle die-cut using the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser.

Die cut a patterned rectangle and adhere to the card base using Creative Photo Corners Gold and the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser.

Die-cut a golden frame and adhere to the card base using 3D Foam Squares White Mix cut into small strips and squares to fit the die-cut. Tip: I like using a sharp craft knife for cutting stripes; usually simply pressing onto the foam cuts through the foam square.

Die-cut the rosette strips and adhere the ends using Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8in. Once assembled, adhere the rosette to the card base using 3D Foam Squares White Regular Size.

To finish the card adhere mulberry flowers, leaves and a bow using Dodz Adhesive Dots. Tip: did you know that when you use Dodz Adhesive Dots to glue on the ribbon, you will not get any glue stains shining through the ribbon.

Voila….an elegant pastel layered card is created!

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser
Adhesive Dots Large
Dodz Adhesive Dots Medium
3D Foam Squares White Mix
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8in
Creative Photo Corners Gold

Other:
Etched dies: Spellbinders® Paper Arts (5×7 Matting Basics A and B, Tiered Rosettes, Tiara Rondelle)
White, blue, patterned (Me & My Big Ideas) and gold cardstock; mulberry flowers, leaves, stamens, satin bow, pearl button

Romantic spring card using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L products, created by Yvonne van de Grijp

I hope you enjoyed the tutorial. Thanks for stopping by and wishing you happy crafting!

Find more wedding inspiration on Top Wedding Ideas!

Hugs from Holland,
Yvonne

Flamazing Flamingo Cards with Thin 3D Foam Squares

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Jana Maiwald-McCarthy

Are you a fan of the flamingo? I think you’ll enjoy some fun new cards I created 🙂 Hello everyone and Happy New Year, Jana here to share this bright flamingo set of cards today.

When I have the time (and the energy!) to create some cards, I like to do a bunch of them. Just grabbing papers from my stash, matching elements and stamping to get me started on my creating. This time, I am using this fabulous stamp and die set from My Favorite Things called Flamazing. With a name like that, you have to use it! LOL!

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Flamingo Cards with Thin 3D Foam Squares by Jana Maiwald-McCarthy for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Flamingo in Action

Have you used watercolors instead of stamping with an ink pad? I thought I’d give it a try because I wanted to have that messy imperfect look and it worked perfectly. Although I did use green ink pads for some of the palm trees. I love to mix of colors and media for an interesting effect.

Referring to the images below, I trimmed patterned papers into strips and added stitching for more interest. Then I assembled the elements to the card front with E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips and popped up the die cuts with Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix. The E-Z Runner also useful in securing my stray threads to the back of the paper strips.

I am really happy with how these cards turned out. See a close up of each of them…I think my friends will enjoy receiving these, don’t you think?

View my process video below to see how I made them in action.

Thanks for stopping by

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
E-Z Runner™ Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix
Other:
My Favorite Things, Amy Tangerine, Simple Stories, WR Memory Keepers

DIY Shadow Box Frame Calendar

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Dana Tatar

Do you have a calendar for 2018 yet? Hi friends. Dana Tatar here today sharing a functional home décor piece. I spent the last couple weeks of December in a vacation haze. I wasn’t really sure of the date or the time many days. Now that the New Year is here, I need to get back on track. I put together a colorful wall calendar to help stay organized.

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The strong bond of the Premium Double-Sided Tape and the 3D Foam adhesives are great for use on many surfaces, including wood!

How to Assemble a Shadow Box Frame Calendar

Step 1: Add color to the decorative frame.

Step 2: Line the inside edge of the frame with paper. Cut pieces of Premium Double-Sided Tape and press onto the frame. Remove the liner from the tape and apply strips of paper over the tape.

Step 3: Attach a ring binder to the top of the shadow box. Punch holes into calendar sheets and place onto the binder rings. I used monthly calendar sheets from the new Book for Paper Lovers from Flow Magazine.

Step 4: Add the year to the frame. Use a number die to cut the year 2018 from a piece of 3D Foam Creative Sheet from the 3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit. Remove the liner, sprinkle with embossing powder, and apply heat to set. Alternatively, use the craft foil sheets included in the 3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit to create metallic numbers.

Thanks for stopping by today! How do you stay organized? Let me know in the comments section!
~Dana Tatar

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit
HomeHobby by 3L®:
Premium Double-Sided Tape 1in. Permanent
Other:
Shadow Box Frame (Heidi Swapp); Ring Binder (Tim Holtz); Calendar Pages (Flow Magazine Book For Paper Lovers); Iced Enamels Relique Powder (Ranger); Aqua Plain Jane Stained Glass Medium (Tattered Angels); Harmony Number Die (ProvoCraft)

Thinking of Spring in Delicate Layers

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Christine Emberson

Doesn’t these delicate cream layers remind you of spring? It does me! Here in the UK, January is COLD! I am quickly craving spring. LOL!

Hi everyone, Christine here today. If you look closely, you will see the floral patterns in the intricate cuts. Making a feminine flowery card came to mind, using lots of layers of cream with a touch of bright flowers. I rely on my trusty Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® products to keep all these layers and embellishments in place.

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Thinking of Spring in Delicate Layers by Christine Emberson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Layering up those Delicate Die Cuts

First, affix a cream mat onto card front using E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips. This is a refillable dispenser, you can mix and match and purchase single refill or a three-pack like the E-Z Runner® Strips Refill Value Pack! No excuse to run out!

Next, I gathered my die cuts, keeping to the cream cardstock allows me to use multiple layers without the worry of clashing colors. I chose Crafty Foam Tape because the width is perfect, and 3D Foam Squares White Regular to layer all the delicate die cuts on top of the card.

For the typed sentiment on cream cardstock, I affixed it at the bottom of the card with Crafty Foam Tape to keep it dimensional with the rest of the layers.

I created some flowers to cluster in the corner, added some looped ribbon – all easily affixed with 3D Foam Squares White Regular.

The finished card…

Thanks for stopping by today and don’t forget to check out all the great products on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® website.

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
Crafty Foam Tape
E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Dispenser
3D Foam Squares White Regular.
Other:
Etched Dies: Spellbinders® Paper Arts (5×7 Matting Basics A, Tallulah Frill, Hannah Elise, Label 56 and Window of Memories)
Cream Cardstock; Distress Inks; Flower Stamens; Typed and Die Cut Sentiment

Seasons Givings Blog Hop and New Year’s Shaker Card

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Margie Higuchi

We’re in the 6th year of the Seasons Givings Blog Hop! This event features an opportunity to win a prize from each participating blog, paired with fabulous projects! Thanks to Design Team Member, Latisha Yoast, for bringing this blog hop each year. Grab a drink and a snack and let’s get comfortable starting the New Year with creative inspiration! Don’t forget to pin your favorite projects! ?

Today, Margie Higuchi shares a New Year shaker card that is sure to bring in 2018 with festive sparkle and shine!

2018 Happy New Year Shaker Card

by Margie Higuchi

Happy New Year, friends! I wanted to bring in the new year with some sparkle so why not do it with a shaker feature?! It is so simple with Keepsake Envelopes so let’s get started.

Give 2018 a Shake!

To make the card base, die-cut a square on an A2 (4.25 x 5.5 in) size card front to create a window. To add sparkle, place Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4 in. at the bottom of the card (make sure you have enough space for a sentiment – I used the stamp as a guide) and leave the liner on. Stamp sentiment in black ink.

Remove the liner from the Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4 in., pour gold glitter on top and push the glitter into the tape. Tap off excess and you have a beautiful glittery border! Set aside.

Let’s work on the shaker feature – it’s SO EASY! Cut patterned paper to fit inside a large Keepsake Envelope. Add sequins inside (and in front of patterned paper). Take the liner off from the front of the envelope and close the flap.

Now to attach the shaker to the card base by applying the E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser close to the edge of the window as possible. Curl the ends of the shaker liner together to make a “handle” for easy placement over the window. DO NOT REMOVE THE LINER YET because you’ll use it to push the edges together for a secure hold.

Not sure if you can see the white liner on the edge so I took two different images.

Next, we need to cover up the shaker from the inside of the card. So apply E-Z Runner® Grand Dispenser Permanent Strips on edges of the white cardstock piece that is trimmed 4.25 x 5.5 in. Remove liner of Keepsake Envelope and place white cardstock over to cover the entire side.

A Shiny New Year!

Let’s get creative with the card front and start with the 2018 dimensional die cuts. By trimming the 3D Foam Creative Sheet from the 3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit, I can see where to place them on the steel rule dies.

After die-cutting them, I peeled off the back liner and place them on top of the shaker window.

Next, take off the top liner of the first number only and place the gold foil over it (shiny side UP) and rub gently. As a result, you are transferring the foil onto your die-cut. Repeat with each number.

Finally, add sequins to the corners of the card base using a combination of Adhesive Dots Mini and Adhesive Dots Small. Here’s a second look…

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
Keepsake Envelopes Mix
E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner® Grand Dispenser
3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit
Adhesive Dots Mini
Adhesive Dots Small
HomeHobby by 3L®:
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4 in.
Other:
Etched Dies and Steel Rule Die: Spellbinders® Paper Arts (Standard Squares and Type-O Contour™ Steel Rule Dies)
Stamps: Mama Elephant (Lunar Extras Set)
Patterned Paper: Bo Bunny Designs (You’re Invited Collection)
Ink: Tsukineko (Memento Ink – Black Tuxedo)
Tool: My Sweet Petunia (MISTI)
White Cardstock; Sequins

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Creating Subtle Embellishing with Adhesive Dots

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Christine Meyer

I’m creating subtle embellishments on my holiday layout today. Christmas has come and past this week, but I am going to venture to guess that you still have plenty of Christmas pictures to get into a scrapbook layout. I decided that rather than pack all those pictures up and save them for next year, I’d continue to do some scrapping while the memories are still fresh.

Due to the busy-ness of the season, I wanted to keep things simple! So I went with a clean and simple layout showcasing subtle embellishing using Dodz Adhesive Dots Small. Subtle doesn’t mean boring though – in fact, in this case, it means you get to WEAR YOUR ADHESIVE ON THE OUTSIDE!

Creating Subtle Embellishing with Adhesive Dots by Christine Meyer for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

The layout as a whole contains just a few simple elements – patterned paper, cardstock, gesso, glitter, and enamel dots. It looks like more though doesn’t it?!? That’s because of awesome adhesives!

In spite of not using any stickers – the layout still looks like it has a lot going on. One way to achieve that look is by using multiple adhesives. I combined the E-Z Runner® Grand with the Crafty Foam Tape to give my ornaments a variety of looks. To add glitter to the center of several snowflakes I used Dodz Adhesive Dots Small. Subtle embellishing using adhesive dots is a great way to add character and texture to a scrapbook layout.

My die cut title was really skinny so I wanted a wet adhesive for this layout because I knew I was adhering part of it to a glossy picture. Because of that, I used the Dual Tip Glue Pen but in a different method. Even that tip was wide for my title so I squeeze some glue out of it onto a scratch paper. Then I dipped my title into it gently. You can see exactly what I mean by that in my video tutorial below.

Subtle Embellishing using Adhesive Dots Video Tutorial

Thanks for joining me today! Keep getting those Christmas Memories recorded – you won’t regret it!

–Christine

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Used:
Crafty Foam Tape White
Dodz Adhesive Dots Small
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser
HomeHobby by 3L®:
Dual Tip Glue Pen
Other Supplies:
December Kit from The ScrapRoom, Patterned Paper from Carta Bella, Cardstock from Bazill, Enamel Dots

Sending Joy Card with 3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Judy Hayes

Sending Joy to you with this wintery card! Hello, Judy here to share a shiny and metallic look by using 3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit. I love how this turned out and everything is in the kit! Just die cut the words out of 3D Foam Creative Sheet and apply the blue foil…that’s it!

Setting the Scene for Sending Joy Card

Using a light blue card panel, I stamped and heat embossed the tree landscape in white. To assemble the layers of card panels, I used E-Z Dots® Permanent Refillable Dispenser. For a sparkly interest to the stamped image, I first colored with white marker. Next, added on top with Dual Tip Glue Pen and then sprinkled chunky and fine glitters.

Sending Joy Card with 3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit Image2 by Judy Hayes for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

The words “Sending Joy” are delicate die cuts so I have a tip on how to cut it from 3D Creative Sheets, After die-cutting the words, I left it in the die. Peel the adhesive backing while still in the die and placed it on the card panel. When the word adhered, I remove the die and the die cut words are in its place. I firmly pressed them in place before removing the adhesive backing on its front side. I placed blue foil from 3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit over it and rubbed well. When removed, the words are shiny metallic blue with a touch of dimension!

Sending Joy to you in the new year! Thanks for visiting!
Judy

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit
E-Z Dots® Permanent Refillable Dispenser
HomeHobby by 3L®:
Home and Hobby Dual Tip Glue Pen
Other:
Stamp and Etched Die: Penny Black® (Restful Stamp and Sending Joy Die); Ink: Imagine Crafts (Versamark Ink); White Embossing Powder; Medium Blue, Dark Blue and White Cardstock; Glitter; White Marker