The tradition of the greeting card goes back to the Victorian times. Sending a card with a heartfelt message is still one of the best ways to let someone know you care. Sharing your crafting passion by making cards makes it even more special.
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Hello! It’s Dana here with a fun budget-friendly Halloween décor project. One of my favorite holidays is Halloween. I thought it would be fun to dress up my mantel this year. I found a pair of inexpensive framed pieces of art at the thrift store that was perfect for this project. With a little bit of paint and some festive embellishments, I was able to create a fun set of monster frames.
What did these framed pieces of art look like before their spooky make-over?
This set of coordinating prints was a great find! I liked the size (10×12 inches) and the frames were in great shape.
Directions:
First, remove the images from the frames and set aside. Next, clean the frames and prime with a coat of gesso. Then, apply bright colors of acrylic paint to the frames and set aside to dry.
Designer Tip: Add interest to a frame by applying more than one color of paint.
Embellish the frames!
Use Adhesive Lines to adhere plastic bones, in a zig-zag pattern, to the purple areas of the first frame.
Apply Adhesive Dots 3D in a zig-zag fashion along the bottom of the first frame. Press Hot Lime Fragments onto the Adhesive Dots.
Stick 3D Foam Stars along the top of the first frame in a straight line. Sprinkle on yellow glittered flock, press down to adhere the flock to the stars, and then gently shake the frame to remove the excess.
Line the inner edge of the second frame with Extreme Double-Sided Tape. Remove the top liner and press the ribbon onto the adhesive.
Replace the original art. Note: I used Halloween wall clings for my frames. I applied the clings directly over the original art. Comic books, movie posters, or photos of loved ones dressed up for Halloween would also work here!
Insert the new artwork into the frames and add finishing embellishments.
The range of 3D Foam is a great way to add an additional dimension to projects. The strong permanent adhesive makes a lasting bond, and the high-density foam keeps it’s dimension.
I used two small 3D Foam Squares to attach a glittery spider to the corner of the first picture. I lined the top half of the second frame with Crafty Foam Tape and slipped a monster hat over the frame.
My monster frames look great on my mantel! Do you decorate for Halloween? I’d love to know what you add to your décor this time of year. Leave me a note in the comments section!
I’m sharing a mixed media canvas with you today. Hello, everyone, Marilyn here and I’d like to show you how I created this canvas with adhesives from wet, Dual Tip Glue Pen, to dry, Premium Double-Sided Tape, that are available at Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®.
Creating my Mixed Media Canvas
Start with paper doilies that I adhered onto the canvas with the Dual Tip Glue Pen. This creates instant textures on the background.
Next, die-cut three rectangles out of festive scrap paper to create gift boxes. Then run a strip of Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4″ Permanent down the front to affix ribbon in place.
On the back of my ‘gift tower,’ I attached Crafty Foam Tape and affixed it to my card front because I wanted interest and dimension.
Attach gold die cuts to each gift and add a mini poinsettia for a finishing touch.
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Who loves shaker cards?!? Who thinks they are kind of a challenge to make?!? I rarely even attempted them before I discovered a key ingredient to make the process easier: Keepsake Envelopes! Now I find myself regularly pulling out products to put together a Shaker Card, most notably accompanied by the Keepsake Envelopes. Christine joining you today and I am going to walk you thru how to make a Coffee Shaker Card featuring Keepsake Envelopes.
There are two main adhesive ingredients used for my card: the Keepsake Envelopes and the Crafty Foam Tape. The E-Z Runner® Grand also plays a small role. Additionally, I used a Lawn Fawn die (which you saw me use earlier in the week in this blog post) to create the shaker part of my card.
To begin I added the patterned paper to my card base using the E-Z Runner Grand. Next, I ran the card through my die cut machine to cut out the shaker area. After filling the Keepsake Envelope with sequins, I added some patterned paper behind it. The Keepsake Envelopes have adhesive on the back as a result, it is easy to attach them to anything!
Following that, I used Crafty Foam Tape to attach the whole envelope to my card – making sure to add the Crafty Foam Tape to both the outer edge of the envelope and around the opening for the shaker part of the card. Using Crafty Foam Tape allows the stuff inside the shaker to move around more, therefore 30 upping the fun level of the entire card! Finally, after I created this I realized it would have been fun to add some actual coffee into the shaker part…oh well, next time!
Walking through the process with a video tutorial.
Thanks for joining me today – hope your weekend is filled with lots of coffee! -Christine Meyer
It’s never too early to start creating the perfect tag for all your gifts. I created this cute set of customized gift tags for the upcoming Christmas holiday! Who could resist this sweet reindeer face from the For you Deer Stamp Set?
Each tag is slightly different with varying embellishments to keep that personal touch! I popped up the circled embellishment with 3D Foam Squares for dimension, and added sequins secured by Adhesive Dots Micro and Adhesive Dots Mini. Which tag is your favorite?
Hello, crafty friends! Super excited to be hopping with Lawn Fawn today! I absolutely love this little get well set called, On the Mend. It was so cute, I made THREE cards using it!
The first card I did a bit of masking to get my soup bowl to look like it was in front of the Kleenex box. The images were colored using Copic markers. I kept the card fairly simple so I tucked a scalloped paper underneath the image and attached it to the black card using Crafty Foam Tape. For a final touch, I adhered several sequins to the card using Adhesive Dots Mini.
My next card is super simple and super fast! It’s a one layer card using the cute little vase and ladybug designs. First, stamp and mask both of them off so that a polka dot background can be added. Remove the masks and color them with Copic Markers. Add sequins using the Adhesive Dots Mini.
Last but not least, a rainbow Band-Aid card! Because who doesn’t love rainbows and Band-Aids? (I work with 9-year-olds and Band-Aids make EVERYTHING better! LOL!) Stamp the image repeatedly to fill the paper and color with Copic Markers. Adhere the card to the black cardstock using Crafty Foam Tape. Stamp the sentiment and pop it up using the Crafty Foam Tape. Once again, adhere the sequins using Adhesive Dots Mini. Find Michele’s Blog at Thoughts of a Cardmaking Scrapbooker.
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Jana Maiwald-McCarthy’s Christmas Tags
Christmas is a few weeks away and I am getting a head’s start on my gift wrapping. I love to decorate my presents. So when I saw these cute Winter Otter and its matching Winter Otter Lawn Cuts dies, I knew what to make – Christmas present tags!! Using Kraft cardstock tags and papers/vellum from my stash, I got right to work!
I die-cut many wreath shapes from Mini Wreath, using different kinds of paper (patterned, glitter and vellum) to make the wreath stand out. Each wreath will have four layers. To keep it simple, the otters are in black and white for a nice contrast to the craft cardstock tag!
Then, wrap a paper band around each tag and stamp “Merry Christmas” on a piece of white cardstock. To finish, cut the sentiment ends into little fishtail banner.
I can’t wait to add them to gifts! Visit my blog for the tutorial, click: Scissors, Glue and Paper!
Hey guys, Tracy here and I am super excited to be crafting along on the blog hop. Lawn Fawn’s Year Seven Stamp Set and its matching dies, Year Seven Lawn Cuts caught my eye! Because how could you NOT love these super cute little images?!? Pair these with some of my favourite adhesives, E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine Adhesive and 3D Foam Squares…what do you get? The perfect little birthday card, that’s what!
After cutting rows of fringed background, I punched out circles to mat my cute little elements. Next, I secured the die cuts and punches in a combination of E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine Adhesive and 3D Foam Squares for dimension and fun.
For all of my project details, hop on over to my blog by clicking: Scrappy Chick Blog.
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We have two very spoiled pooches. They get their share of treats, so I decided to make a fun treat jar for the counter.
Apply the Adhesive Sheets on the back of the stamped paper before die-cutting which covers your die cuts from edge to edge in a breeze! Simply peel off the back and it ready for placement. It’s great for my curved glass surface! There are so many cute pups in this set, I had to show you the ones on the back side too.
To finish off the Treat Jar with some trim and ribbons, Crafty Power Tape to holds them in place. Now I’ll have a cute jar for my counter and the pooches will certainly be happy too. Come find me at my blog, This Art that Makes Me Happy.
I fell in love with this Shut the Front Door die, what a great idea, and perfect for so many ocassions! The door opens if you want it to, but I adhered it shut for this card.
First I die cut the door twice, so I could fussy cut the panels. Edges were inked to give a little more definition, then adhered with Thin 3D Foam Squares. These are 1mm in height and give a little lift where you want it.
Next, I used Crafty Foam Tape behind the door, it’s on a roll and easy to cut the lengths I need.
For the potted cactus I doubled up 3D Foam Squares, so they actually sit higher than the door. Subtle shades of yellow with yellow ink mimic the colors in the desert.
Here in this photo you can see the different levels of each element and the fun you can have with 3D Foam Products!
Find Beth on her blog at Cookies for Breakfast
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This is the perfect way to give someone a gift card, money, jewelry, candy or anything small! Making these, and putting them around the house would be a great way to decorate for the season as well. Adding some string and ribbon, this could easily turn into an ornament for a Christmas tree. The sky is the limit on ideas. Visit Latisha’s Blog: Designs by Latisha Yoast.
Lawn Fawn has some of the cutest critter stamps ever! This set that I’ve used today is no exception. I played with the Winter Alpaca Clear Stamp Set and the matching Winter Alpaca Lawn Cuts Set. The coordinating dies make cutting these images out, once colored, a breeze.
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Christine Meyer’s Mum Flower Card
What flower do you think of first when you think of fall? For me, it’s mums! Christine joining you today to share this Mum Flower Card. I love mums and decided I would use the Outside In Stitched Scallop Circle Stackable Die from Lawn Fawn to create a dimensional and pretty centerpiece, the mum.
First, I die-cut out each size of the circles in a colorful cardstock and with my scissors, cut in between each scallop. Make sure not to cut very far down the center – we want to keep those petals! With a combination of 3D Foam Squares White Regular Size and 3D Foam Squares White Small Size, I layered in between each blossom to create additional dimension. Lastly, the flower’s center was embellished by pouring glitter on top of an Adhesive Dots Large and tap off excess well.
If you want to check out more details and a full video tutorial on how to make this flower, head on over to my blog post.
The Joy to the Woods Lawn Cuts tree shapes were die-cut with 3D Foam Creative Sheets, sprinkled the front with white glitter (don’t forget to remove the top liner) and then stamped with the matching stamp. Isn’t it beautiful?! Don’t need glitter paper! LOL! Stamp the cardinal with white cardstock and die-cut. Next, colored it with watercolor pencil.
For the shaker: on the inside top right corner, a 3D Foam Snowflake was sprinkled with blue glitter. In addition, a couple of the sequins were secured with Adhesive Dots Micro so that not all will fall down to the bottom. I assembled my shaker with Crafty Foam Tape White. Then layer in front, the glittered tree die cuts. Sentiment stamped on a strip of vellum that was hand cut and secured with E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine (perfect for vellum!).
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What did these framed pieces of art look like before their spooky make-over?
