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Birthday Rascal Window Card

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Jennifer Ingle

It looks like a perfect card for a rascal who is celebrating a birthday! Hi, Jingle here today and I have a fun card to share with you featuring some no-line coloring with a sweet raccoon (we call them trash panda – lol!) against this beautiful night sky!

Birthday Rascal Window Card by Jennifer Ingle for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Creating my Birthday Rascal Window Card Background and Panel

Create the galaxy panel using Ranger Distress Inks, along with some splatters to give it a really beautiful backdrop. Then layer a sheet of 3D Foam Creative Sheet Small White behind my white panel BEFORE I die-cut the circle. Next, cut the circle and adhere it to the galaxy panel. Now the entire panel is nicely raised. It adds so much dimension to the design!

Adding the Birthday Rascal

Stamp the Raccoon with a whisper ink and color with Olo Markers. The sweet little expression on this Trash Panda’s face just makes me smile. (Yes, that is what we call them in our house. Trash Pandas.)

I used two kinds of adhesive to secure the Trash Panda to the card. One is the 3D Foam Squares Black Regular, which provides the proper dimension and elevation behind his head within the galaxy circle. The second is the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser which ensures his little bum would stay put right where it belongs with a strong hold on the card front! Next, stamp the sentiment and add it to the card front to complete the design.

This card is so much fun to create! I hope you are inspired to create your own!

Thanks for stopping by!
Jennifer Ingle (aka Jingle)

Creative Time: 30 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser, 3D Foam Squares Black Regular, 3D Foam Creative Sheets Small White

Other: Stamp: MFT Stamps (Little Rascal); Ink: Ranger Ink (Distress Ink in Salty Ocean, Faded Jeans, Prize Ribbon, and Black Soot); Craft Dies: Waffle Flower Crafts (Nested Circles); White and Black Cardstock; Pigments: White and Silver

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Trick-or-Treat Bucket Halloween Cards

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Teri Anderson

Hi, everyone! Halloween will be here before you know it! Teri here to show you how to make these Trick-or-Treat Bucket Halloween Cards – perfect for your favorite Trick-or-Treaters!

Trick-or-Treat Bucket Halloween Cards by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Create the Trick-or-Treat Buckets

Start by die-cutting several bucket shapes from white cardstock. Apply ink or markers to cut shapes. This gives you control over how you want to shade and color your elements.

Assemble the Buckets

Stack the two lids, and apply Dual Tip Glue Pen to adhere them together. Designer’s Tip: Squirt the glue on scratch paper. Then use a blending tool or sponge dauber to pick up the glue and lightly dab it on the elements. This will keep them from warping.

Add handles to your buckets. Use your scissors to cut down pieces of Crafty Foam Tape in White 54ft. and place them on the back of the front piece of each bucket. Be generous with the foam.

Secure the front of your buckets to the bases. Add more Crafty Foam Tape in White 54ft. to the top of each bucket. Lastly, add the lids.

Create a Background

With a stencil to ink the background of the white cardstock panels. For more interest, place strips of Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2″ across the panels. Make sure to leave room at the bottom to add sentiment later. Mount the panels onto the white card bases and remove the top liners. Cover them with glitter, and press the glitter into the tape to secure. Tap off excess.

Add the Sentiment and Finishing Touches

Stamp a sentiment on each card with black ink. Add your buckets to them. I felt like my buckets were a little plain so I stamped a small sentiment on narrow strips of cardstock and cut them to look like tags. I hung them on the buckets’ handles with jute bows.

Complete your cards by adding a couple of Kraft color corners from the Creative Photo Corners Variety Pack to each card. It matches my jute bows.

I hope you are inspired by today’s Trick or Treat Bucket Card tutorial. Use the techniques in this post and apply them to your next card creation. Thanks so much for stopping by again!

Happy Creating!
Teri Anderson

Creative Time: 60 minutes

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials needed:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Creative Photo Corners Mix Pack

Crafty Foam Tape White 54ft

Adhesive Dots Micro

HomeHobby by 3L®

Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2in

Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other: Cardstock: Neenah; Stamps: Lawn Fawn (Fangtastic Friends Stamp Set); Dies: Pretty Pink Posh (Candy Bucket); Stencil: Pretty Pink Posh (Mummy Wrap); Inks: Catherine Pooler (Orange, Blue), Ranger Ink (Black); Glitter: American Crafts; Jute: Lawn Fawn

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Summery Layered Layout

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Tracy McLennon

Hello crafty friends! Tracy here, and today I have a pretty little summery layered layout to share with lots of dimensions. Here are all of the details on how I created it.

Summery Layered Layout by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Let’s Get Crafty!

The first step in creating this Summery Layered Layout was to cut the basic layers for the background and to cut the white cardstock mat for the cropped 4×6 photo.

Adhere the photo to the may using a combination of the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser and Creative Photo Corners White. I added the smaller square patterned paper pieces using the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser, but not yet to the background.

Attach the layered patterned paper to the Summery Layered Layout using Crafty Foam Tape Black. Then secure the matted photo to the middle of the layout using Crafty Foam Tape Black.

The next priority was to add the title to the Summery Layered Layout. These title pieces were also popped up with Crafty Foam Tape Black which adds so much dimension.

Start adding the decorative embellishments around the layout using 3D Foam Squares White Mix.

Some of the embellishments are adhered straight onto the layout, whereas others I kept adding using the 3D Foam Squares White Mix.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tracy

Creative Time: 40 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser
Creative Photo Corners White
Crafty Foam Tape Black
3D Foam Squares White Mix

Other: Patterned Papers, Foam + Cardstock Stickers: Simple Stories (Simple Vintage Linen Market Collection); White Cardstock

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So Loved Cat Layout

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Ali Skifton

Hi, Ali here today! I am thrilled to share my debut layout as a design team member with this So Loved Cat Layout! Their adhesive is my absolute favorite, and I’ve been using it for years.

So Loved Cat Layout by Ali Skifton for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

So Loved Cat Back Story

Teaming up with Doodlebug Design, I created this layout featuring Tessie, my friend April’s cat, using their adorable pet collection for cats and dogs. The designs are just too cute.

I layered various patterned papers using my trusty E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser, which glides smoothly across my papers.

The Details

To make my title stand out, I used 3D Foam Squares White Mix. I also added them to other die cuts like the cat in the bed, treats, and yarn. The small foam squares from the 3D Foam Squares White Mix worked perfectly for popping the paw prints over the title.

So grateful for the 3D Foam Strips! They make scrapbooking much easier than cutting foam tape down the middle to get a thin strip. I used the strips for my banner and found it incredibly easy to add to my layout.

Thank you for stopping by to see my first project, So Loved Cat Layout. I can’t wait to share more with you next month!

Love, Ali
Ali Skifton

Creative Time: 60 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Squares White Mix

3D Foam Strips

Other: Patterned Papers and Ephemera: Doodlebug Designs (Pretty Kitty Collection); Twine

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Grateful Tag with Metallic Panel

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Judy Hayes

Hi, Judy here today! I had fun using leftover Metallic Foil Sheets from Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors and 3D Foam Creative Sheets Small White to make a Grateful Tag with Metallic Panel. No two backgrounds turn out the same! A similar effect can also be created with fresh foil sheets by dabbing assorted foils in random areas until the panel is covered.

Grateful Tag with Metallic Panel by Judy Hayes for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Grateful Tag Inked Background

Lightly apply Distress Oxide Kitsch Flamingo ink through a flourish stencil with a sponge applicator. Move the stencil and repeat until you get your desired look. Next, repeat the step in a few areas with Distress Oxide ink Victorian Velvet.

Remove the stencil and rub Distress Oxide Spun Sugar ink over the entire tag. Use a sponge applicator to apply Distress Picket Fence ink over areas of the tag. Lightly mist with water and set aside.

Make the Metallic Panel

Cut a piece of white cardstock to 1.875 x 4.25 inches. Next, cut a piece of 3D Foam Creative Sheets Small White to 1.625 X 3.875 inches, peel the liner off, and attach it centered on the white cardstock.

Gather used pieces of Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors. Partially peel back the liner on the 3D Foam Creative Sheets Small White, lightly press the foil on the adhesive, and peel off. Then apply another color overlapping previously foiled areas to fill all spaces. Repeat with different colors until the entire panel is covered. Lastly, apply adhesive on the back with the E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser and attach it to the tag front.

Stamp and Place the Verse

Stamp verse with black ink and die-cut into a strip with its coordinating die. Cut off points at the ends. Place the smaller squares from the Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix on the back of the verse strip. At each end of the strip, stack two of the smaller squares from the Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix. Peel off the liners and secure the verse across the foil background.

Add 3D Foam Heart Accents

Attach three small hearts from the 3D Foam Hearts vertically above the verse.

Peel off the liner from one heart and apply assorted colors from the leftover Metallic Foil. Repeat the same process for each of the hearts.

Prepping and Adding the Ribbons

Randomly sponge on Distress Oxide Spun Sugar ink on white seam binding (or ribbon), and mist with water. Crumple and roll in your hands. Allow to dry or dry with a heating tool. Also, use a heating tool to make sheer ribbons crinkle. Loop the ribbons and thread through the opening of the tag. Trim ends.

Thanks for stopping by!
Judy Hayes

Creative Time: 30 mins
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser

Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix

3D Foam Creative Sheets Small White

3D Foam Hearts

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors

Other: Stamp and Dies: Taylored Expressions (Simple Strips Background Stamp and Simple Strips Die); Inks: Tsukineko (Versafine Onyx Black) and Ranger Ink (Distress Oxide Ink in Spun Sugar, Kitsch Flamingo, and Victorian Velvet, and Distress Ink in Picket Fence); #8 White Tag; White Cardstock; Assorted Ribbons

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Hello New School Year Card

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Yvonne van de Grijp

Hi everyone, Yvonne here. With a new school year coming, I made this Hello New School Year Card. It’s always super exciting and maybe a bit scary to enter school or a new school year, so let’s show some support and encouragement. And… what better way than a handmade card?

Hello New School Year Card by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

This one is super easy to create and suitable for beginner cardmakers. Wanna join me?

New School Year Card Panel

Start by trimming a piece of patterned paper to a rectangular size for the card panel. Now cut a label from a patterned paper, cut or punch a hole, and thread ribbon through it. Adhere the label to the center of the card panel. For a subtle lift, I used the Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix.

Place stickers on a piece of white cardstock and fuzzy cut the images. Adhere them to the card panel using 3D Foam Squares Black Mix for dimension and interest.

Create and Layer the Card Base

Mat the card panel on a sea green card panel using the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser. Next, adhere to a white card base with the same tape dispenser. Let’s add a fun element to the New School Year Card.

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside

Shiny star elements will be added by using the Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique. It takes the adhesives from under the layers of paper and brings them out to make them as embellishments! Start with randomly adding some 3D Foam Stars onto the card.

Remove the top liner and place a piece of blue foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors over the exposed adhesive (make sure the shiny blue color is facing you). Gently rub the foil color to the stars to transfer the color. If there are any missed areas, simply reapply the foil.

What a great way to show your child or grandchild that he or she is a star!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and wish you happy crafting!

Yvonne van de Grijp

Creative Time: 25 minutes

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials needed:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Squares Black Mix

Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors

3D Foam Stars

Other: Patterned Papers: Simple Stories™ (School Life: Collector’s Essential Kit); Scissors; Craft Knife; Tweezers; Paper Trimmer; Bone Folder; White and Sea Green Cardstock

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Happy Fall Wreath Seed Packet

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Margie Higuchi

Fall season is right around the corner so I wanted to create a seasonal seed packet for the occasion. Featuring the 3D Foam Circle Frames White, I couldn’t resist a wreath design! Hi, Margie here with my process on how to create this. Come join me!

Happy Fall Wreath Seed Packet by Margie Higuchi for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Happy Fall Wreath Design

Stamp, watercolor, and die-cut fall elements. Using a combination of the E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser and Adhesive Dots Medium, I created little clusters…some of them I will use in other future projects #ThinkAhead 😊

Seed Packet

Die-cut a seed packet in cream cardstock. There is no need to assemble yet. Center the fifth largest ring from the 3D Foam Circle Frames White on the front of the packet.

Embellish the Packet Front

I am using the pumpkin and sunflower cluster. Place behind it a strip of 3D Foam Strips toward the bottom. Remove the top liner at the bottom part of the foam ring and place the cluster. With the top liner still intact, I can determine my smaller accent before committing. LOL!

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside with 3D Foam Circle Frames and Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets

Cut a piece of brown foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors and crumple it to create wrinkles. Next, flatten it out, place it over the exposed adhesive (color side facing you) and rub to transfer the design to the foam. The white wrinkles are exposed adhesive so take a piece of contrasting color like orange/copper from the same foil pack and apply it over the wreath. No need to crumple it. The result is beautiful!

Stamping the Sentiments and Packet Assembly

Since it is a seed packet, I stamped the related information on the back of the packet. I wanted a sentiment strip to go across the wreath and found one in the same stamp set. With a 3D Foam Strip, I place the sentiment on the packet front. Next, I assembled the packet with the E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser.

The Finishing Touch

I used the smallest heart from the 3D Foam Hearts and centered it between the sprigs. Then foil with the same copper foil on the heart. Makes the perfect accent for my wreath 😊

I hope you enjoyed my Happy Fall Wreath Seed Packet tutorial! Till next time, I wish you a wonderful crafty day!

Thanks for stopping by!
Margie Higuchi

Creative Time: 45 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Strips, 3D Foam Hearts, and 3D Foam Circle Frames White

Adhesive Dots Medium

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors

Other: Stamps & Craft Dies: The Ton Stamps (Garden Goddess Stamp Set, Autumn Coloring Bits and Coordinating Dies, and Seed Envelope Die); Watercolor: Ranger Ink (Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Pencils); Ink: Hero Arts (Intens-ified Ink in Black); Stamp Positioner; Bone Folder; White and Cream Cardstock

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Hoppin’ Hello Foiled Frog

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Jennifer Ingle

Hi, Jingle here today and I have a super fun card idea to share with you today! How do we feel about foiling a frog? I feel like it’s a good thing in this case with my Hoppin’ Hello Foiled Frog Card, and I think you are going to love it!

Hoppin' Hello Foiled Frog Card by Jennifer Ingle for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Foiled Frog Design Inspiration

Who knew the leftover pieces from my package of 3D Foam Circle Frames would turn into the most adorable frog ever?! After creating a recent card, Hooray Rainbow Card actually, I had a bit left over and all my eyes could see was a cute little frog face. I simply HAD to pull out some foil to bring it to life!

Wear Your Adhesives on the Outside with 3D Foam Circle Frames

I pulled out the 3D Foam Circle Frames, the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Variety Colors, the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors, and the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors, along with a simple white cardstock panel to get started. Using the leftovers from my rainbow project, I began foiling!

I began with the green foil, covering the bulk of the piece with the green to become the head of the frog. I left the release paper over the circle bits, as I wanted to add additional colors (pale purple and black) for those. I then did each eye area individually.

Creating the Card Front Panel

After adding the foil to each piece, I gently lifted the entire ‘frog head’ all together from the release paper. This allowed me to simply align the head onto the top of the cardstock panel and stick right on! Easy peasy, folks!

This next big might be the trickiest part for some of you! It was for me, but I’ll offer some tips of you don’t have confidence with a pen. I used a wider-tipped black pen to add the mouth of the frog. If you don’t love the hand drawn look or don’t feel confident with it, you can mask half of a circle outline stamp to create a similar look. You may even have a ‘smile’ stamp in your stash that you can use! It is totally up to you.

Layering the Layers

After adding the mouth, I mounted the panel onto a black panel, and then onto a white card base, adding some depth to the look. My E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser is my go-to for panels, as you get a strong hold and can easily apply full coverage.

Adding the Sentiment

Finally, I used my E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine Adhesive Dispenser to adhere the Hello sentiment to the card. I chose a nice large sentiment to keep with the playful feel of the frog. You could also choose to go with a fun pun like Hoppy Birthday or something along those lines.

This is a SUPER fun card to create and I hope you give it a try! Remember, sometimes those little leftovers don’t belong in the bin. They belong on a Hoppin’ Hello Foiled Frog Card! Sometimes a design will JUMP right out at you! Happy Creating!

Thanks for stopping by!
Jennifer Ingle (aka Jingle)

Creative Time: 20 mins
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine Adhesive Dispenser (aka Vellum Runner), E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser, 3D Foam Circle Frames White, Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Variety Colors, Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors, Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors

Other: Craft Dies: Waffle Flower Crafts (Hello); Pen: Sakura (Micron 8mm Black); White and Black Cardstock

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Iced Tea Birthday Shaker Card

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Tracy McLennon

Hello crafty friends! Tracy here, and today I have a fun little seasonal card inspired by hot summer days and ice-cold iced tea breaks. Here are the details on how I created this Iced Tea Birthday Shaker Card.

Iced Tea Birthday Shaker Card by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Let’s Get Crafty!

First I dug this cute chipboard frame out of my stash of crafty goodies and added the acetate to the back using the E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser. Once the front of the Iced Tea Birthday Shaker is ready, add the 3D Foam Strips to create the pocket for all of the lovely shaker bits to live.

The next step is to cut a piece of the orange cardstock to fit it behind the shaker frame. Add the desired shaker bits into the frame you’ve created using the 3D Foam Strips, then add the cardstock piece to the back.

Cut the white cardstock card base, fold it, and set it aside. Then cut the other two cardstock layers. Adhere these to the Iced Tea Birthday Shaker Card base using the E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser. Use the E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser once again to adhere the Iced Tea stamped image onto the frame.

Add Stickles to the stamped image for a little extra sparkle. Then I stamped the Happy Birthday sentiment onto the frame using black ink. This finishes off the perfect Iced Tea Themed Shaker Card.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tracy

Creative Time: 30 minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
3D Foam Strips
E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser

Other: Stamps: Crackerbox Stamps; Markers: Zig Clean Color Markers; Ink: Ranger Ink (Archival Ink in Jet Black); Waterbrush; Sequins; Chipboard Frame; Acetate; Stickles; Burnt Orange, Dark Teal and White Cardstock

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Faux Embossed Cards

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Teri Anderson

Hi, everyone! Do you love the look of dry embossing? Teri here to show you a fun way to pull off the look without using an embossing folder. Check out my Faux Embossed Cards!

Faux Embossed Cards by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

All you need to pull off this fabulous faux embossed look is a cutting die, cardstock, ink, and, of course, adhesive!

Faux Embossed Cards Design

Use a die to cut several shapes from white cardstock. They can be all the same or different. It’s up to you!

Adhere your shapes onto a panel of cardstock. Stack two shapes on top of each other as you go! You can save time as you go by using a Dual Glue Tip Pen to do the work! Simply squirt some glue on scratch paper and use an ink blending tool with a sponge pad on it or a sponge dauber to apply the glue. You don’t need a lot of glue for this process. Just a tiny amount that fully covers each die-cut. If your panel is warped from using too much glue, let it sit for a while under a book to flatten it out.

Adding Color

Trim any excess off your cardstock panel and apply ink. Use a water-friendly dye ink to do this. Keep applying ink to your panel until it’s completely covered.

Spritz or splatter some water onto your panel. Use a paper towel to pat off any excess water. Let the panel dry completely. You can let it air dry or speed up the process with a heat gun.

Making Your Card Panel

Add a sentiment to your panel and mount it onto your card. Consider placing some white Creative Photo Corners under the panel, allowing them to peek out just a little to give the card some extra visual interest.

Finish your card by adding a sentiment to it, as well as a few small embellishments.

Final Tips

Remember, if you decide to try this technique out, have fun and play! Try mixing different die-cut shapes to make your faux embossed background! Use fewer or more colors than I did.

You can also go without stacking any of your die-cuts. That’s right! You can use just one layer’s worth like I did here. The results are just as stunning!

I hope you enjoyed today’s tutorial! Happy Creating!
Teri Anderson

Creative Time: 60 minutes

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials needed:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Creative Photo Corners White

Crafty Foam Tape White 54ft

Adhesive Dots Micro

HomeHobby™ by 3L

Dual Glue Tip Pen

Other: Cardstock and Vellum: Neenah; Dies: Simon Says Stamp (Cathy Zielske Just a Note), Waffle Flower (Circles), Scrapbook.com (Scalloped Flower); Inks: Catherine Pooler (Pink, Orange and Yellow); Buttons Galore (Cupcake Sprinkletz); Blending Tools; Water

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