Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Crafty Power Blog

Making a Quick and Easy Spring Hello Card

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Latisha Yoast

Hello! Latisha here with you today, sharing a happy hello card. Spring to me, is baby showers, weddings, graduations, Mother’s Day etc… all events that you need a card for. Sometimes finding an appropriate card is hard, so I like to make a bunch of simple sentiment cards, that can be used for anything!

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The patterned paper and die cuts came from a paper collection that I had already “dug” into. Once I created a card base and stamped “hello”, all I needed was adhesive to put this card together.

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This is how I created this happy and festive card…

Create card base.
Adhere patterned paper down to the card front using E-Z Runner® Grand Dispenser.
Adhere the die cuts together using Crafty Foam Tape.
Tie a bow, and adhere using Dodz Adhesive Dots Small.

Materials Used
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
E-Z Runner® Grand Dispenser
Crafty Foam Tape White
Dodz Adhesive Dots Small
Fancy Pants Designs Patterned Paper and Die Cuts
Lawn Fawn Die
Altenew Stamps
Yellow Ribbon
Black Ink

An Adhesives Guide For Adding Texture in Paper Crafting

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Tracy McLennon

Hey everybody! Today I thought I would share my go-to adhesives for adding texture to my paper crafting projects. I LOVE to add ribbon, trims, lace and fabric to my layouts and cards, but with that comes the need for some specific adhesives to make sure that everything stays in place.

The quick layout I have to share uses lots of those specific adhesives. On this layout alone I added ribbon, denim in different weights, buttons and cork.

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Here are some tips on what adhesives I would use when adding specific elements that are NOT paper based.

Fabric/Ribbon/Lace
Extreme Double-Sided Tape (1/8″, 1/4″ and 1/2″): This fabulous stuff comes in 3 different widths, perfect for every situation.

I use ribbon and lace a lot on my layouts and cards. Usually I will have it as part of a border across my entire project, and will wrap the ribbon around the back and adhere it in back as well as on the front.

Buttons/Plastic Embellishments
DODZ Adhesive Dots: These also come in lots of sizes and thicknesses for all of your crafting needs.

These little guys can sometimes be tricky. Sometimes it depends on the specific embellishment, what will work or not. But something that ALWAYS seems to do the trick, is Adhesive Dots.

Cork
This is another fairly specific item that you come across from time to time. If you are adhering the cork directly to paper you can use Crafty Power Tape. But I find if you’re adhering the cork to fabric like I did in my layout, then it’s best you stick to the Extreme Double-Sided Tape.

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Beads/Glitter
Sometimes to finish a project, you just need to add a little sparkle. I will often use my Dual Tip Glue Pen to draw exactly where I want some glitter or add a daub in the middle of a handmade flower and add some beads.

Acetate/Photo Overlays
This is something that can be tricky too. But my go to is always Extreme Double-Sided Tape. If I’m concerned about seeing the adhesive through the acetate, I will make sure I have and embellishment of some sort that I can hide my adhesive behind. It doesn’t take much of this adhesive to keep something in place.

Another trick that I use for adding photo overlays is pairing them with Creative Photo Corners.

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In the photo above I have a little strip of denim fabric and polka dot fabric tape, that just happened to have lost it’s stickiness. For both of these I used my Extreme Double-Sided Tape. Then I added my button using DODZ Adhesive Dots- Small.

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Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope this helps in the future when choosing the right adhesives to add a little texture in your crafty life.

Tracy McLennon

Supplies:
E-Z Runner® Grand
3D Foam Squares Black Regular
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/2″
DODZ Adhesive Dots Small
Crafty Power Tape
Other:
White and Taupe Cardstock; Patterned Denim; Denim Circle and Tag; Cork; Denim Ribbon; Fabric Tape; Doily; Buttons

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Coffee, Tea, Crafty Foam Tape, and Adhesive Dots!

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Michele Kovack

Good morning! Michele here! Do you love your morning beverage as I do? There is absolutely nothing better than the smell of coffee in the morning! I drink tea as well, but that tends to be my late afternoon, evening beverage. 🙂 To celebrate anything in a cup, I’ve created this thank you card today.

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I stamped the image on kraft card stock and colored it with colored pencils. I layered the main image on a brown piece of card stock using E-Z Squares®. That entire panel was popped up on another panel that was stamped with coffee beans. (Even though I realized later that my cup is probably tea and not coffee! LOL!) I used Crafty Foam Tape to give it a bit of dimension and depth.

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I love adding sequins as a finishing touch and they are so easy to adhere with the Adhesive Dots Micro. No hassle of glue!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Supplies:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
Crafty Foam Tape – White
Adhesive Dots Micro
E-Z Squares® Refillable Dispenser
Other:
Stamp: Flourishes; Coloring Pencils; Sequins:Lucy’s

Little Boy Layout featuring E-Z Runner Grand & 3D Foam Squares

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Christine Meyer

One of my favorite things about scrapbooking is that it allows me to capture the “little” memories – special everyday moments like cute habits or sayings from your kids. Christine joining you today to capture the cute little things my son currently says.

Little Boy Scrapbook Layout for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L using E-Z Runner Grand and 3D Foam Squares

I created a big bold title using an alphabet punch board. The title tells what the layout is about. Then I used tiny letter stickers to highlight some of his quotes. Going for a big and bold title requires a good adhesive to make sure it goes down and stays down! The E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser got the job done perfectly!

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Here’s a quick video on How to Use and Refill the E-Z Runner Grand Dispenser, click below to view…

I can’t do a scrapbook layout without adding dimension and the 3D Foam Squares help make that happen.

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I didn’t add tons of dimension but I did use them on several triangles!

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Sometimes removing the backing from foam adhesives can be cumbersome, but with these ones that is not the case, which makes that part of creation easier.

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Supplies:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser
3D Foam Squares White Regular
Other:
Patterned Papers: Simple Stories, Doodlebug Design, & Echo Park Paper; Stickers: Simple Stories; Wood Dots: Jillibean Soup Designs

Create Puffy Sticker with 3D Foam Creative Sheets and Die Cutting

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Stephanie Schütze

Hi there, it’s Stephanie here today to show you a card featuring 3D Foam Creative Sheets from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® and a lovely die set from Sizzix.

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And here is how I created it:

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1. I used my Big Shot to cut out the elements. For the basic shape of the car I used the black 3D Foam Creative Sheets. I love the idea to create a puffy sticker look with this 3D Foam Sheet.

2. I played with different papers and acrylic paint for the die cuts.

3. For the basic shape of the car I used metallic embossing powder and my heater.

4. I put together the elements and adhered them by using the E-Z Dots® Permanent Refillable Dispenser

5. I prepared a watercolor postcard with black acrylic paint and I also cut out some alphas for my title. I adhered the car onto my card.

6. I created dimension with the 3D Foam Squares – White Mix for the little suitcases.

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What a fun way to use 3D Foam Sheets with die cutting to create your motif with 3D effect and a dimensional sticker look.

Thanks for visiting us today!
Stephanie 🙂

Supplies from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
3D Foam Squares – White Mix
3D Foam Creative Sheets
E-Z Dots® Permanent Refillable Dispenser

Polka Dot Flower Gift Box with Adhesive Dots and Adhesive Sheets

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Judy Hayes

Hello everyone! Judy here today with a Polka Dot Flower Gift Box for that special someone! Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Decorate a plain white gift box with a pretty polka dot flower, using Dodz Adhesives Dots and Adhesive Sheets!

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To decorate this plain white box, I first inked all the corners to blend with my paper colors. Then I applied Adhesive Sheets 12 x 12ʺ to patterned paper and cut squares to fit the box sides. I fastened them to each side and top. So easy with Adhesive Sheets! I applied Home Hobby Premium Double-Sided Tape ¼ʺ to a piece of ribbon and wrapped it around the box. Three red buttons are fastened with Adhesive Dots Mini and Adhesive Dots Small.

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The Polka Dot Flower was made with pieces cut with 2 different Spellbinders dies. The center flower was cut with Big Blossom and assembled with Adhesive Dots. Two buttons are stacked together with Adhesive Dots Small for the center. Beneath it are 2 layers of Rose Creations largest flower. One flower is used as it was die cut. The other one was cut apart so the petals could be spread out and fastened behind with Adhesive Dots Medium. It looks a bit bigger that way. All petals were inked along edges. I used a Adhesive Dots under the flower to fasten it to ribbons and another one under that to fasten it to the box. Adhesive Dots Medium hold the leaves in place.

This is a fun way to decorate a gift box, maybe even cover up something on a recycled box!

Thanks for stopping!
Judy

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
Adhesive Sheets 12 x 12ʺ
Adhesive Dots Mini
Adhesive Dots Small
Adhesive Dots Medium
Adhesive Dots 3D

HomeHobby by 3L®
Premium Double-Sided Tape ¼ʺ

Other: Authentique Paper (Classic Christmas Collection – Classic Ten paper); May Arts Ribbon (Ribbon and Twine); Red Buttons; Ranger Ink (Distress Antique Linen Ink); Spellbinders Paper Arts (Rose Creations, I’ll Never Leaf You and Big Blossom Dies); Green and Cream Cardstock; White Gift Box

Mixed Media Layout | Wear Your Adhesives on the Outside with Adhesive Dots

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Jana Maiwald-McCarthy

Hello everyone, Jana here with a new Layout! I love to “Wear Your Adhesives on the Outside” with glitter and DODZ Adhesive Dots Mini.

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I wanted to have a lot of color on my Project, so i started with heavy Aquarelle Paper. Added some Salt to the wet color and let it dry… here you can see how it turned out! Really like the effect of the Salt!

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I grabbed some Glitter in gold and my favorite little DODZ Adhesive Dots Mini to add another texture and some sparkle to my color here!

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I also used Crafty Foam Tape White to get more dimension on the photo (my little one 7 days old!) I love that tape with its wonderful height! LOL!

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The E-Z Runner® Grand Dispenser worked great for everything else but I did used the NEW Adhesives Dots Large for the Wood Veneer Circles…

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Do you have some big plans for the Weekend?! It’s (inter)National Scrapbooking Day! YAY! I can’t wait to stay in my PJs and scrap aaaaaall day long!

Thanks for stopping by today
janasig

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
E-Z Runner® Grand Dispenser
Adhesive Dots Large
DODZ Adhesive Dots Mini
Crafty Foam Tape White
Other:
WoodVeneer from ColorCastDesigns
Wordstickers from TimHoltz
Thickers from DearLizzy
Gold Sticker Word CratePaper
“wonderful” Sticker Vickie Boutin/AmericanCrafts

Wedding Cards with Creative Photo Corners

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Erica Houghton

It’s a happy season for wedding events! Erica here today to share two wedding themed cards featuring a combination of Creative Photo Corners, E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine Adhesive Dispenser and Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/2″ to put them all together.

Wedding Cards with Creative Photo Corners by Erica Houghton for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Wedding Card Details

I started by cutting a 4.5 x 5.25″ rectangle and adhered it to my card base. I then cut a 4.25 x 5″ vellum rectangle, centered and adhered it using the E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine Adhesive Dispenser.

Next, I adhered my sentiments and paper bow using Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/2″.

Finally, I added Creative Photo Corners Gold and Silver to both cards as a decorative accent. I actually cut most of the black backing off, leaving a bit around the corner in order to adhere them to my cards.

Find more wedding inspiration on Top Wedding Ideas!

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine Adhesive Dispenser
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/2″
Creative Photo Corners
Other:
Paper & Stickers: Moxxie
Buttons: Tim Holtz and Sewology
Bow Die Cut: My Favorite Things

Thanks for joining me today!
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Extraordinary Silliness Layout Featuring Keepsake Envelopes

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Dana Tatar

Hello everyone! Dana Tatar here today sharing the first project I have created as part of the Guest Design Team. I created a fun layout featuring Keepsake Envelopes and photos that my daughter and nephew took themselves with an Instax camera over Christmas vacation. The 4.1 x 2.1” clear self-adhesive envelopes were a fun way to attach photographs to my layout.

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I always enjoy looking at the world through my children’s eyes. When you give a kid a camera, you never know what you’re going to get! My daughter and her cousin certainly captured the joy of the season and the silliness that ensues during the time they spend together.

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I used the E-Z Runner® Permanent to secure patterned papers and journaling cards to the base of my layout. Next, I used Creative Photo Corners Mix in Gold to hold the photos in place inside the clear Keepsake Envelopes.

In addition to helping to keep the pictures in place, the photo corners added a fun pop of gold to the page. It coordinates with the other gold accents I added in my design, and also helps play up the overall festive feel of the layout. The Keepsake Envelopes are a great way to easily secure objects to projects without covering up the elements below.

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I used one Dodz Adhesive Dot Medium to secure a metal flair button to the outside of the Keepsake Envelope. Note: Keepsake Envelope comes with a re-sealable flap. Because I left the envelopes open on this project, I removed the adhesive from the front of each envelope.

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The E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips attach several die-cut embellishments to my page. A narrow script die cut title easily attaches with the Dual Tip Glue Pen.

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Finally, I embellished the layout with wooden snowflake buttons that I secured with Dodz Adhesive Dot Medium. The strong bond is perfect to hold heavier embellishments to the page.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I’ll be back in a couple weeks sharing a fun off-the-page-project.
Dana

Supplies:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Dodz Adhesive Dots Medium
E-Z Runner® Permanent
Creative Photo Corners Mix (Gold)
Keepsake Envelopes Mix
Home and Hobby Dual Tip Glue Pen
Other:
Patterned Papers (America Crafts, Crate Paper, Pretty Little Studio and Studio Calico); Die-Cuts (Heidi Swapp and Pretty Little Studio); Journaling Cards (Pretty Little Studio); Wood Snowflake Buttons (Maya Road); Flair Buttons (Pretty Little Studio); WaterColor (Tattered Angels Shimmers Water Color: Blue/Green, Goldenrod and Yellow/Green)

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Watercolor Inspired Dimensional Happy Birthday Card

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Guest Blogger

Hi all! Angel here again with a colorful birthday card! Using the 3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit and 3D Foam Squares – White, Small with my watercolor background, I was able to create interest and dimension to my card.

First I created my background with Distress Inks and some water. I colored the house and hot air balloon with my Copic markers.

I adhered the banner to the balloon using the Home & Hobby Dual Tip Glue Pen on the ends, plus a small piece of the 3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit adhesive in the middle for dimension.

I thought the Creative Photo Corners Mix Pack would be a fun touch so I used them to adhere the watercolored layer onto the card base. I used some 3D Foam Squares – White, Small for the back of the hot air balloon.

I also used the 3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit adhesive on the house. I love the thickness of this adhesive!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,
Angel

Supplies:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
3D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit
3D Foam Squares – White, Small
Creative Photo Corners Mix Pack
Home & Hobby Dual Tip Glue Pen
Others:
My Favorite Things: Cardstock; Stamp Set with Matching Dies
Ranger Distress Inks
Copic Markers

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