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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…

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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

Fun and Sassy Card Trio with Embellishments

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Vicki Chrisman

We have a set of fun and sassy cards to share today. Do you love adding fun embellishments to your cards like me? I’d like to share some of the ways I attach embellishments using different Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® adhesives.

Whether you like little delicate embellishments or heavier embellishments that really make a statement on your cards, there is a perfect adhesive for each of those jobs and everything in between.

Fun and Sassy Card Trio with embellishments by Vicki Chrisman for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Sassy Embellishments on La Bella Vita Card

Because of the size of these small lightweight sequins, I used Dodz Adhesive Dots Mini. I love that there are so many different sizes to choose from. If you need to go even smaller, you could use Adhesive Dots Micro.

In order to hold my ribbon in place, I use Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8″ Permanent. With just a small strip on the back of the cardstock piece to hold it in place, I add the ribbon and tie the bow.

Sassy Details on Take Note Card

Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8″ Permanent was used in a couple of different ways such as adding my vintage trim to the bottom of the card and a strip of fine black glass glitter just above the trim (just add my tape to the card and sprinkle glitter on top, then tap off excess).

My matted image was popped up with Crafty Foam Tape White behind it before I add it to my card base.

See the small wood arrow? Dodz Adhesive Dots Mini was used to secure it. The vintage flower embellishment adhered with Dodz Adhesive Dots Medium.

Details on Keep It Sassy Card

On this card, I used Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8″ Permanent to add my fabric trim just as I did with the ribbon on my first card. In addition, 3D Foam Squares White Small were applied to the back of the glasses that I fussy cut and as a result, it adds a fun dimension to the card!

Little felt flowers were secured with Dodz Adhesive Dots Mini. I’ve used these adhesive dots on felt, paper and wood and plastic on all these cards, and they hold great!

So if you are a lover of embellishments like I am, you can see here that there are many options for adhesives for each specific job. Remember, if all else fails, add another EMBELLISHMENT! LOL!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Vicki

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Used:
MyStik® Permanent Strips
Crafty Foam Tape White
3D Foam Squares White Small
Dodz Adhesive Dots Mini
Dodz Adhesive Dots Medium
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8″ Permanent
Other:
Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper
Patterned Papers: Authentique Paper
Ribbon: Creative Impressions
Sequins: Fancy Pants Designs
Wood Veneer Piece; Vintage Trims; Black Glass Glitter

Happiness is Handmade Card Making

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Latisha Yoast

Handmade cards are always an appreciated sight in the mailbox. Most of us have a little downtime between the holidays, now is the perfect time to send out “just because” and/or “thank you” cards.

I hope all of our readers that celebrate Christmas, had a wonderful holiday! This paper collection sitting mostly untouched, so I decided to create a few cards. What I love about a paper collection, is that everything coordinates, and there are images and sentiments ready to use.

Happiness is Handmade Card Making by Latisha Yoast for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

For this card, I used some patterned paper, die cuts and adhesive, oh and a card base!

Creating Handmade

Create an A2 sized card base which is 4.25 x 5.5 in.
Trim the patterned paper to fit the card front with a little bit of border on all four sides (aka card panel). Then adhere the card panel to the card front using MyStik® Permanent Strips Dispenser.
Adhere scalloped rectangle die cut to the card using Crafty Foam Tape White for some dimension.
Adhere various shaped die cuts using 3D Foam Squares White, Regular for more dimension and interest.

Although it’s a simple add of 3D Foam products, it gives a sweet card like this a little something to wow your recipient 🙂

Are you familiar with the MyStik® Permanent Strips Dispenser? I love its features from three different options to dispense adhesives, personalize case and a self-closing dispenser.

See a short video on how this adhesive works…

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
MyStik® Permanent Strips Dispenser
Crafty Foam Tape White
3D Foam Squares White, Regular

Christmas Tree Embellishment with Photo Corners

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Dana Tatar

Merry Christmas! Dana Tatar here with you today sharing a Christmas-themed scrapbook layout. I designed a handmade Christmas tree embellishment for my page using Polypropylene Photo Corners.

Tidings of Joy Christmas Scrapbook Layout by Dana Tatar

I enjoy visiting family and friends during the holiday season. One of the first things I look for in any home is the tree with all its twinkling lights and ornaments. I wanted to capture some of that joy for this project. I took these photos of my daughters last year at my Mom’s house in front of her tree.

Alcohol Inked Clear Photo Corners Christmas Tree Embellishment by Dana Tatar

Assemble and Decorate a Christmas Tree with Photo Corners

Cut a triangle out of white cardstock.
Layer Polypropylene Photo Corners onto the cardstock until covered. Then, trim any overhanging photo corners from the edge of the cardstock.
Add color to the tree with alcohol ink.
Decorate the tree with 3D Foam Shapes from the 3D Foam Holiday Embellishment Kit. Lastly, apply foil to the 3D Foam Shapes.

3D Foam Holiday Embellishment Kit Foiled Ornaments by Dana Tatar

I love this festive focal point! It was almost as fun to create and decorate as the tree in my home. I hope you have some extra time for crafting during this holiday season. The Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L designers love to use photo corners on their projects.

For more inspiration, CLICK on the images:

Pinecone Embellishments with Creative Photo Corners by Tracy McLennon

Tiny Paper House Tutorial with Photo Corners Shingles by Judy Hayes

Peace Wreath Using Photo Corners and 3D Foam Snowflakes by Lisa Adametz

Festive Snow Scene Tags by Christine Emberson

Thanks for stopping by today!
~Dana Tatar

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Supplies:
Photo Corners – Polypropylene Clear
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Strips Refill
3D Foam Holiday Embellishment Kit
3D Foam Squares White Regular
Dodz Adhesive Dots 3D

Other Supplies: Patterned Paper (American Crafts, Basic Grey, Studio Calico); Alcohol Ink (Ranger); Marker (Ranger); Tag (October Afternoon); Die-Cut (October Afternoon); Bow (Michael’s); Tin Pin (October Afternoon)

Christmas Tree Holiday Card Making

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Michele Kovack

The Christmas tree is taking center stage on my holiday card today! Merry Christmas Eve to you! Michele here with a Christmas tree stamp from Stampendous that has been enhanced and is the focal point. I’m excited to show you how!

Christmas Tree Holiday Card Making by Michele Kovack for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Christmas Tree Card Making

Stamp the Christmas tree image, color with Copic Markers and use a few drops of glossy accents and glitter to enhance the design. Set aside to dry.
Next, stamp the cardinal and star image, again color and add glossy accents and glitter as well. Set those aside.
Let’s stamp the background with a snowflake stamp on white cardstock (the card panel). I adhered it to the light blue card base using the E-Z Squares®.
Hand cut a few snow slopes and inked the edges. Trim off to fit the card panel and adhered them using the E-Z Squares®.
For my sentiment, I stamped with black ink on the lower right corner of the card panel.
After fussy cutting the Christmas tree, I tucked its bottom behind the snow slope and adhered it with E-Z Squares®.
Fussy cut the cardinal and star. Pop them up with 3D Foam Squares White Small for dimension. For more sparkle, I adhered a few sequins using Dodz Adhesive Dots Mini.

Now it’s ready to be given away. Love the pop of color against the white and blue. So festive! I hope you and your family have a joyous holiday 🙂 Thank you for popping in today!
Michele

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
Dodz Adhesive Dots Mini
E-Z Squares®
3D Foam Squares White Small
Other:
Stamp: Stampendous!; Sequins; Glitter; Copic Markers

A Sweet Tweet Layered Christmas Gift Tag Tutorial

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Yvonne van de Grijp

How adorable is this Sweet Tweet Christmas Gift Tag?! Give your gift an extra CUTE accent for the holidays! I hope that you are all having fun Christmas shopping. No matter how big or small the present, a handmade layered gift tag on your gift make it extra special and adds a personal touch.

Yvonne here sharing such a tag that I hope will do just that! With a combination of E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser, Adhesive Dots Medium and 3D Foam Squares, it will be SO EASY and QUICK to assemble a tag.

A Sweet Tweet Layered Christmas Gift Tag by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Creating the Sweet Tweet Tag

1. Emboss the Kraft tag with the Medallion Embossing Folder.
2. Add ribbon and trim with E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.
3. Layer the two (hand cut) banner shapes together with E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser and then adhere it to the tag.
4. Stamp and color image on the circle die cut.
5. Apply 3D Foam Squares White Regular Size to the back of the stamped circle die cut and center onto the layered banner on the tag.
6. Finally, add mulberry flowers and leaves to the top and bottom of the circle using Adhesive Dots Medium to secure. Thread a ribbon through the tag hole to finish.

Tip: I also use the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser to wrap my presents…to seal the paper! Yep, a perfect way not to see any tape on the gift itself! It makes your presents look so professional!

Sharing another look at the tag…

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
Adhesive Dots Medium
3D Foam Squares White Regular Size
Other:
Cardstock; Embossing Folder and Etched Dies: Spellbinders® Paper Arts (Medallion Embossing Folder and Standard Circles LG Etched Dies); Stamp: Lili of the Valley; Mulberry Flowers and Leaves; Ribbon and Trim; Copic Markers; Glitter Glue

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and happy (gift wrap) crafting!

Hugs from Holland,
Yvonne