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Lunchbox Cards with Crafty Foam Tape

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Michele Kovack

Good morning! Michele here with some cute little stampy cards that I popped up with Crafty Foam Tape – aren’t they adorable?

When my kids were younger, I slipped these babies into their lunch bags as a reminder of how much I love them. Now I send them to my college son and occasionally leave one for my husband! Small in size of just 3 x 3″, stamped in black ink and colored with Copic Markers.

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I created a simple water colored background for each image using water color markers. The image was cut using a die and then I threaded some black twine through it and tied it in a bow.

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Each piece was layered using Crafty Foam Tape. I used the Dual Tip Glue Pen to adhere each of my sequins and my little felt heart.

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The sentiment was stamped on black paper with Versamark and embossed in white. I used Crafty Foam Tape to adhere that as well.

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Everyone loves a little sunshine in their day….and this is such an easy way to do it!

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Have a great day!

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Supplies:
Crafty Foam Tape
Home Hobby:
Dual Tip Glue Pen
Others:
Stamp: Jane’s Doodles; WaterColor Markers: Zig & Copic Markers; Sequins: Doodlebug Design & Lucy’s; Black Twine: Michaels; Felt Heart: Etsy; Embossing Powder: Zing

How to Create a Tattered Florals Gift Box

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Guest Blogger

Hi all! Tami Mayberry here with you to share another quick and easy project you can create using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® products. More than once I have had a small gift or gift card to give but no small bag or box on hand. Sometimes I was also unable to find one in the store. That dilemma, paired with the fact that the closest store is a 20-30 minute drive lead me to learn that I can quickly, easily and inexpensively create my own custom box. Today, I’m going to show you how!

How to Create a Tattered Florals Gift Box by Tami Mayberry for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

First we will create the box lid. I wanted to add some extra interest and coordinate my box to the gold thread I was using so I added some gold foil to the stripes of my patterned paper (Steps 1-4). This technique is a fun and easy way to dress up your favorite patterned papers and can be used to add accents to any project. No patterned paper? No problem. You can even use the same basic principle to make your own patterned paper from plain cardstock; simply use the process outlined below with one or more colors of foil to create the desired pattern.

Cut patterned paper into a 5 1/8-inch square.

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Line chosen stripes with Extreme Double-Sided Tape ⅛ʺ.

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Remove tape backing; place foil onto exposed surface. Burnish and remove sheet to expose foiled surface.

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Continue Step 3 until all exposed areas are covered with foil.

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Score square 1-inch from each edge. Cut along score line from top edge to where vertical and horizontal score lines meet. Repeat in the same manner from bottom edge.

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Fold along score lines adhering flaps with E-Z Runner® Ultra Refillable Dispenser.

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For box bottom, cut a 7-inch square from patterned paper. Repeat steps 5 and 6 scoring 2-inches from each edge.

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Place lid onto base and you have the completed box ready to embellish.

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Die-cut two flowers from patterned paper; layer together using 3D Foam Squares White Small.

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Thread button with string; attach to center of flower using Dodz Adhesive Dots Medium.

Wrap box with gold string; attach flower to top of box using Dodz Adhesive Dots Medium.

How to Create a Tattered Florals Gift Box by Tami Mayberry for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
And there you have it! And it’s perfectly sized to be a gift card holder!

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Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Supplies Used:
E-Z Runner® Ultra Refillable Dispenser
3D Foam Squares White, Small.
Dodz Adhesive Dots Medium
HomeHobby:
Extreme Double-Sided Tape ⅛ʺ

Other:
Patterned Papers
Glitter Button: Buttons Galore and More
Metallic Gold String
Flower Die
Score Board

Mini Album with Self Laminating Pouches Tutorial

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Stephanie Schütze

Hi there, it’s Stephanie here today with a mini album I made with Self Laminating Pouches Medium and Self Laminating Pouches Small. Those Self-Laminating Cards can be used anywhere you wish to protect your documents or photos against moisture, dirt or other damaging elements.

Mini Album with Self Laminating Pouches Tutorial

I have a short “step by step” tutorial, ENJOY!

Mini Album with Self Laminating Pouches Tutorial

1. Using some paper scraps, a Self Laminating Pouches Medium and the E-Z Dots® Permanent Refillable Dispenser.

2. Preparing a background with paper scraps onto the card to make sure all is in the right size. I leave small edges that the adhesives can cover my page.

3. Adhering all the scraps with the E-Z Dots® Permanent Refillable Dispenser.

4. Laying down the little scrapbooking page into the Self Laminating Pouches Medium and turn it around.

5. Removing the protecting liner strip.

6. Removing the protecting sheet and closing the the back sheet. The white covering paper will come off automatically and the foil coats the photo.

Mini Album with Self Laminating Pouches Tutorial

Here’s a quick video tutorial showing how to use our Self-Laminating Products.

Thanks for visiting me today! Have a great day!
Stephanie

Supplies

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Dots® Permanent Refillable Dispenser
HomeHobby by 3L
Self Laminating Pouches Medium
Self Laminating Pouches Small

Keepsake Box

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Christine Emberson

Hi everyone, Christine here today with a keepsake box. I’ve decorated this using Art Medium.

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Art medium is a liquid glue, sealer and varnish all in one and can be used on many surfaces.

I first of all applied it to a chipboard heart, positioned patterned paper and it affixed perfectly.

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Once dry I used an emery board to sand the edges of the heart.

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I applied another coat to act as a varnish. I just used a regular paintbrush and it went on smoothly and effortlessly.

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I selected a papier-mache box, applied white paint to the lid in a distressed fashion.

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Once dry I attached the heart to the box lid with Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2″.

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Finishing touch, a die cut heard and flower affixed with 3D Foam Squares, White Small. Tied twine around the lower section of the box.

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

Products used:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
3D Foam Squares – White, Small
HomeHobby:
Premium Double-Sided Tape – 1/2″
Other:
Die: Spellbinders® Paper Arts (Hearts Die D-Lite); Chipboard Heart; Twine; Patterned Paper; Papier-mache box; cardstock – red, white, green.

New York State of Mind with E-Z Runner Dispenser

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Amy Tsuruta

Hello, it’s Amy here with a clean and simple style (CAS) card. Although looks clean & simple, it’s loaded with layers – thanks to a combination of E-Z Runner Permanent and 3D Foam Squares.

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Check out today’s project supplies including E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser and 3D Foam Squares White Regular.

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I adhered all the panels with the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser, that includes the watercolor panel.

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I always love to use the 3D Foam Squares White Regular on at least one element in my card design. It adds fun and interest. On today’s project, I popped up the cat image.

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It’s add dimension but still keeps it a postal friendly design.
Thanks so much for stoppin’ by!

SUPPLIES
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
E-Z Runner Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
3D Foam Squares White Regular
Other:
Paper: Doodlebug Design
Stamps: Newton’s Nook
Ink: Versafine Onyx, Copic Markers, Color Burst Ultramarine Blue, Hero Arts white embossing powder

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Big Smile Treat Container Using E-Z Runner® Ultra

Posted on February 15, 2017 by AJ Otto

AJ here! Just because Valentines day is over, that doesn’t mean we have to stop creating little “thinking of you” treat containers which I assembled with E-Z Runner® Ultra Refillable Dispenser!

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My daughter’s school friend’s birthday is coming up, and she wanted to created a little something special to take to school for them. It’s quickly assembled and held together with our E-Z Runner® Ultra Refillable Dispenser.

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I popped up the sentiment onto the glittered die cut using 3D Foam Squares Black, Regular, and more to adhere the die cut to the box front.

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The box is finished off with some twine to hold the top together, and a few sequins using out Adhesive Dots Minis.

Enjoy!
AJ

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Products used:
3D Foam Squares Black, Regular
Adhesive Dots Mini
E-Z Runner® Ultra Refillable Dispenser
Other:
Steel Rule Die: Spellbinders® Paper Arts
Twine; Stamps; Patterned Paper, Glittered Paper; Ink; Sequins

Creating a Woven Heart Valentine Scrapbook Page

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Margie Higuchi

Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!! Excited to share an 8.5 x 11″ scrapbook page with a combination of E-Z Runner® Ultra, Creative Photo Corners and 3D Foam Hearts to create this woven heart page!

Woven Heart Valentine Scrapbook Page by Margie Higuchi for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

I start with cutting 0.75 x 6.0″ of 6 x 6″ patterned papers. Line eight strips side by side and then weave across one strip (back and forth) to create one row. Repeat until you get to the top for a woven 6.0 x 6.0″ piece. Set aside.

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Take a piece of 8.5 x 11″ white cardstock and hand draw a heart shape. Then with a pair of scissors, fussy cut the shape out to create an open heart in the paper. If you used pen or marker like me, cut outside the line.

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With red ink and applicator, ink the edges of the heart to give it depth.

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Using the E-Z Runner® Ultra, I followed the curves of the heart to place my woven piece on top to adhere. Trim off excess and adhere any loose ends.

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I cut pictures from my leftover Happy New Year photo card (it had a collage design). I matted them with patterned paper. To secure them, I used two with Creative Photo Corners White and one with E-Z Runner® Ultra.

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To layer the background, I swiped my ink pad across my mat and misted water. Loaded my paint brush and flicked in the areas where I will place my sequins. I used my cut out heart to protect the woven area. Set aside to dry.

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For my title, I grabbed my 3D Foam Hearts and foiled a large heart (with the shiny side up). To see how it works, view How to Use 3D Foam Hearts and Other Shapes video below.

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Next for the letters, I placed patterned paper on top of my 3D Foam Creative Sheet (remove top liner first) and die-cut my dimensional letters. To see how it works, view How to Use 3D Foam Creative Sheets video below.

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For the background, I placed my sequins randomly using the new Adhesive Dots Micro. An 1/8 inch clear double-side adhesive circles, they are PERFECT for my small embellies like these sequins. I also added a couple of small 3D Foam Hearts 🙂

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Lastly I adhered all my photos on the page with E-Z Runner® Ultra and inked the edges of my page with ink.

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Had a blast creating page and lovin’ the texture! Was able to do this in an afternoon. Interested in seeing more? Click: Valentine’s Day Projects from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Woven Heart Valentine Scrapbook Page CloseUp by Margie Higuchi for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Woven Heart Valentine Scrapbook Page by Margie Higuchi for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Supplies Used
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
E-Z Runner® Ultra Refillable Dispenser
Creative Photo Corners White
3D Foam Hearts
Adhesive Dots Micro
Others:
Alpha Steel Rule Die: Spellbinders® Paper Arts (Type-Oh! Contour™ Steel Rule Die)
Patterned Papers: Authentique Paper (6 x 6″ Beloved Collection)
Ink: Ranger Inks (Distress Ink Fired Brick by Tim Holtz)
White Cardstock; Paint Brush; Water Mister; Crafting Mat; Sequins; Red Foil

Creating Valentine Treat Containers

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Latisha Yoast

Hello Latisha here today with just a few more days till Valentines. Gather up E-Z Runner® Grand, 3D Foam Squares and Extreme Double Sided Tape. Just add patterned paper, a container die and embellishments, you can create fun little containers to hold candy, a small gift or jewelry.

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I started by die cutting patterned paper using a box die, then adhering them together using the E-Z Runner® Grand Dispenser.

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Using the Extreme Double Sided tape 1/8″, I adhered it along the creases to keep the top shut.

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To embellish the boxes, I adhered tags and die cuts to the front using 3D Foam Squares White, Regular

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So fun! Finished treats ready to give away!!

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Materials Used
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
E-Z Runner® Grand Dispenser
3D Foam Squares White, Regular
Home Hobby:
Home & Hobby Extreme Double Sided tape 1/8 inch
Other:
Patterned Paper (Fancy Pants Designs)
Die (Lawn Fawn)

2017 Design Team Announcement!

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Margie Admin

We are so excited to announce the talented ladies who will be designing for us in 2017!

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Design Team 2017
Thank you everyone that applied to our first ever Design Team call! We were blown away by the quality of the applications and we had some very difficult decisions to make. Please join us in welcoming our 2017 Design Team!

Welcome our Newest Design Team Members, starting from April 1st:

Christine Meyer

Jana Maiwald-McCarthy

Latrice Murphy

Tracy McLennon

Vicki Chrisman

Joining our Current Team Members:

AJ Otto

Erica Houghton

Stephanie Schütze

Welcome our 2017 Guest Design Team:

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How to Create a Valentine Shadow Box

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Michele Kovack

With Valentine’s Day coming up, I am sharing a Valentine Shadow Box Frame for a cute decorative home decor piece. Good morning! It’s Michele here and I have this black shadow box frame from IKEA. By adding some Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® products into my project, decorating this with stuff from my stash will be fun!

Valentines Shadow Box by Michele Kovack for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Just pop the glass front out, add a few fun textural elements and a few ink splatters, you’ve got yourself a cute decorative piece!

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Creating a Valentine Shadow Box Frame

I absolutely love this PINK bakers twine!! I used as part of my focal point. First, cut a rectangle out of 3D Foam Creative Sheets using an etched die.

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Next, remove the liners from both sides of the rectangle. Cover the foam by wrapping it with the twine…which was super easy because it is sticky on both sides! I love how it came out!

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Then I trimmed the twine rectangle enough to fit the inside of my cute frame and secured it in place using the Dual Glue Tip Pen.

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Details on the Embellishments

While the glue was drying, I used another piece of the 3D Foam Creative Sheets to cut some letters. I wanted the word, love.

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I peeled the top liners off of the letters and sprinkled them with black glitter.

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After playing around a bit inside the frame, I came to the conclusion that no matter how many times I rearranged my letters, they weren’t all going to fit. So I replaced the O with a little metal heart. All of this was again adhered using the Dual Tip Glue Pen.

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I wanted to be sure that it popped a bit. I used a small white doily from my stash, and adhered it with the Dual Tip Glue pen to the back side. Then add ust a thin layer to the parts that were showing and sprinkled black glitter to match my letters. I used Crafty Foam Tape for dimension and to adhere to the frame.

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For the back of the shadow box frame, I used striped paper and splattered with white and black paint. After drying, I added sequins with Adhesive Dots to tie it all together. Here is a close up of it on my mantle 🙂

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And here is my Valentine mantle in its entirety!

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I hope you enjoyed my Valentine Shadow Box Frame project 🙂 Thank you all so much for stopping by today!

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
Crafty Foam Tape
3D Foam Creative Sheets
Adhesive Dots Mini
Home Hobby by 3L®:
Dual Glue Tip Pen
Others:
Frame: IKEA; Glitter: Martha Stewart; Small Resin Frame: Melissa Frances; Rectangle Die: Spellbinders® Paper Arts; Pink Baker’s Twine; Patterned Paper; White Paint; Black Paint; White Doily; Sequins