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Family Vacation Interactive Layout

Posted on September 1, 2026 by Kristin Rizzo

It’s Kristin and today I’m sharing a Family Vacation Layout featuring a cherished family photo from a trip taken in August of 1960. The focal point of this layout is the large circle background. However, instead of leaving the circle flat, I created five individual shaker elements throughout the design. I used products from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L to securely assemble the layers and add beautiful dimension to my page.

Family Vacation Interactive Layout by Kristin Rizzo for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Family Vacation Layout Shaker Features

I randomly and carefully selected a few areas on the circle patterned paper to cut out in order to make the shakers. Every section I selected as a shaker, I used different sequin mixes to give its own personality while still working together as part of the overall layout. The shakers add another layer of interest among the patterned papers, flowers, butterflies, and ephemera.

After you cut your shaker windows, back them with acetate. Flip the page over and use Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4in. around the back of the window. Adhere your acetate and then adhere the Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft. around the back of the window (on top of the acetate). Fill with your sequin mixes and to close the shaker, I cover it with vellum.

Embellishing the Family Vacation Layout

After completing the shakers and attaching my photograph using E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser , I added ephemera from the collection and my stash. I included colorful flowers, labels, buttons, tickets, and several beautiful butterflies. I popped several items up using 3D Foam Squares White Regular & 3D Foam Squares White Small.

Final Thoughts

This layout was such a fun layout to create. It was great to get out my stash of sequins and items from my stash along with the Vicki Boutin Storyteller collection. The circle design gave me plenty of opportunities to mix patterns, while the five shaker elements added something extra special.

I hope this project inspires you to look through your own supply stash and experiment with unexpected designs. Try creating a circle background, mixing your favorite patterned papers, or adding a few shaker elements to your next 12×12 scrapbook layout!

Happy scrapping & thank you for visiting! 💕✂️
Kristin Rizzo

Creative Time: 75 mins
Skill Level: Advance

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser, 3D Foam Squares White Regular, 3D Foam Squares White Small, 3D Foam Circles White Mix, Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft.

HomeHobby™ by 3L

Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4in.

Other: Patterned Paper & Embellishments: Vicki Boutin (Storyteller Collection); Black Cardstock; Vellum; Acetate; Pearls; Twine; Buttons

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School Days Shaker Layout

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Margie Higuchi

It’s back to school season here. Although my kids are OLD (me too – lol!), I wanted to create this School Days Shaker Layout featuring one of our newest product, 3D Foam Strips 3mm White. It is our highest height of foam at 3mm or just under 1/8”. Taking advantage of the height, I used thicker buttons as part of the shaker mix. What do you think?

School Days Shaker Layout by Margie Higuchi for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

School Days Shaker Frame

Start by fussy cutting the rows of pencils and cut slits in between each pencil to make it curve. Using a couple of pencil rows, I framed the 6” white cardstock circle with the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser. To make the frame fuller, I added another layer but this time, I used the 3D Foam Strips 3mm White to give it interest and dimension.

Shaker Base

Looking at the shaker frame, I thought it was boring, so I cut a circle out of patterned paper and made a wall around the circle with the 3D Foam Strips 3mm White. Also, I tested the height of various buttons to make sure they didn’t go over the foam well. #Passed

Assemble the Shaker Feature

Adhered together the frame and the base with the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser.

Add the Shaker Mix

Using my fingers or tweezers, I pulled a star from the E-Z Runner® Stars Refillable Dispenser to foil both sides of the star and powdered it to alleviate any stickiness. Then placed it to the shaker well. Repeat the steps until you get your desired amount.

Lastly, I applied three stars from the E-Z Runner® Stars Refillable Dispenser on the shaker surface. Use pieces of foil from Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets (color side facing you) and rub to transfer the color to the stars. A couple of buttons were secured with the Adhesive Dots Micro on the surface too. So, when the layout is upright, not all the shaker pieces will fall to the bottom.

Remove the top liner of the foam strips from the base and add a 6.25” acetate circle press to secure. Add more pencil rows to cover the gap between the frame and shaker base with the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser.

Make the School Days Shaker Layout

Trim the used patterned paper from the shaker feature to 11” square and mat with a 12 x 12” coordinating patterned paper with the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser. Then attached the shaker feature using the same adhesive.

Mat and Add Photo

For the photo mat, I used a fun zig-zag design to create a decorative edge to the bottom. Using a combination of the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser and 3D Foam Strips 3mm White (because of the uneven surfaces), I secured the matted photo to the lower corner of the page.

Create the Title

To anchor the title, I cut a strip of sentiments from the back of the collection cover page and secured it with a combination of the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser and 3D Foam Strips 3mm White across the lower part of the page.

Die-cut “SCHOOL” in teal cardstock (to match the school door) and used 1” circle punch to cut out the super cute alpha from the patterned paper used for the photo mat, I put together the page title “SCHOOL DAYS.”

I hope you enjoyed the School Days Shaker Layout tutorial. Give the new 3D Foam Strips 3mm White and add those bulky bits into your next shaker creation!

We also have the 3D Foam Strips 3mm Black as well as the 3D Foam Squares 3mm White Mix and 3D Foam Squares 3mm Black Mix to give you three varying heights in your paper crafting projects! See more product details, click here: New Products in 2026.

Thanks for stopping by!
Margie Higuchi

Creative Time: 80 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Stars Refillable Dispenser

E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Strips 3mm White

Adhesive Dots Micro

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Variety Colors, Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors, and Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors

Other: Patterned Papers + Cutting Dies: Paper Rose Studio (School Days Basics Collection and Jumbo Uppercase Alpha Dies); Tools: Creative Memories (Circle Cutter); Shaker Mix: Catherine Pooler Design (Shaker Mix); Clear Acetate: Lawn Fawn; 1″ Circle Punch; Buttons; White + Teal Cardstock

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New Products in 2026

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Margie Admin

Announcing our newest addition to the 3D Foam Squares + 3D Foam Strips Families. We are reaching new heights with the NEW 3D Foam Squares and Strips in 3mm! Pairs well with our existing 3D Foam Products of 1mm and 2mm for depth options.

New Product 2026: 3mm in 3D Foam Squares White/Black and 3D Foam Strips SM White/Black Collage

3D Foam Squares Mix in 3mm

Enjoy Regular and Small Squares in 3mm height (just under 1/8″) inside one convenient pack! 3D Foam Squares 3mm comes in a sheet of 63 squares (0.50″) and a sheet of 154 squares (0.25″) in either white or black. Use with 3D Foam Squares (2mm) or Thin 3D Foam Squares (1mm) to add varying depth to your projects! Retails for $4.29.

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3D Foam Strips Small in 3mm

3D Foam Strips 3mm contains 76 pieces of pre-cut permanent double-sided adhesive strips of foam with a height of 3mm! These 1/8″ wide strips covers narrow areas for an extra lift and are perfect for making shakers. The 3mm strips are also available in white and black. Use them with the 3D Foam Strips (2mm) for dimensional interest on your projects. Retails for $4.29.

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Comparison Shot

Here’s an image of all three 3D Foam Squares from 1mm to 2mm to 3mm. Hope this helps visually!

3D Foam Square Height Comparison of 01617 Thin 3D Foam Square Black (1mm), 01614 3D Foam Square White (2mm) and 02201 3D Foam Square 3mm Black (3mm)

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Funky Flower Birthday Greetings

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Judy Hayes

Judy here today with a Funky Flower Birthday Greetings card. I ventured a bit out my comfort zone with this combination of bold colors and I really like it! The flower can also be made with double sided pattern paper especially one with a solid color back. All the directions are below to make the flower and assemble the card.

Funky Flower Birthday Greetings by Judy Hayes for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Flower Card Layers

Cut 7 x 10 inch white cardstock, score and fold to create a 5 x 7 inch side fold card. Also from white cardstock, cut 3.75 x 5.25 inch rectangle and .875 x 3.75 strip. Place 3.75 x 5.25 inch rectangle in Burlap embossing folder and emboss using die cutting and embossing machine.

Cut the following rectangles:

Pink cardstock – cut 4.625 x 6.125 inches
Aqua cardstock – 4.375 x 6.875 inches
Green Plaid – 4.25 x 575 inches and .875 x 3.75 inches.

Assemble Card Base

Use E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser to apply adhesive to aqua cardstock and fasten on pink cardstock. Then fasten green plaid paper on top of that again using adhesive from E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser. Fasten to card front with same adhesive. Next apply adhesive to back of embossed panel and fasten over green plaid on card. Set aside.

Cut Flower Parts

Use circle dies to cut the following circles:

Pink cardstock – cut 6 – 1.625 inches diameter (flower petals)
Lime Green cardstock – cut 2 – 1.625 inches diameter (flower petals)
Aqua cardstock – cut 1 – 2.125 inches diameter (flower background)
Turquoise cardstock – cut 1 – 1.625 inches diameter (flower background)
Lime cardstock – cut 1 – 1.125 inch diameter (flower center)
Aqua cardstock – cut 1 – .875 inches diameter (flower center)

Make Flower Petals

Make a small vertical pencil mark anywhere along edge of pink circle on texture side of paper. Then make pencil marks about 1.25 inches apart at opposite edge of circle equal distance from first pencel mark. See photo for illustration. The amount of the circle that folds is about .375 at widest area. Score slightly away from first pencil mark to each of other pencil marks. Fold along score marks so texture side of paper will be on top. Repeat for all circles to create 6 petals.

Cut lime green circles in quarters. Keep 6 pieces for flower. Use E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser to apply adhesive to back of a quarter lime circle and fasten on petal between folded edges and about .125 inches from edge of pink petal. Repeat for all 6 petals.

Using E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser to apply adhesive to inside of each folded flap and press in place to form each petal.

Assemble Flower

Fasten turquoise circle to large aqua circle (flower background) with adhesive from E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser. Mark center with pencil.

Apply generous adhesive to points of each petal and fasten to turquoise/aqua circles with E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser. Place petals lightly until all are arranged to allow them to be adjusted if needed and then press firmly in place.

Fasten small aqua circle to lime green circle with adhesive from E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser.

Place one Adhesive Dots 3D in center of flower and press firmly so that Adhesive Dots 3D is somewhat flattened and pressed well between petals. Peel off liner and fasten aqua/lime center on flower.

Fasten Flower on Card

Apply generous adhesive to back of flower and postion on card front towards top of embossed panel.

Greeting

Stamp greeting with black ink on white strip. Fasten to green plaid matt using adhesive from E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser. Then apply generous adhesive to back and fasten below flower on card. (Designer Tip: Generous adhesive is recommended when fastening items to embossed paper)

Foil Center

Peel large circle from 3D Foam Circles White Mix and press sticky side to back of green foil from Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors to cover with foil. Place foil covered 3D Foam Circle in Burlap embossing folder and pass through die cutting and embossing folder to add texture. Reapply foil. Peel off liner and fasten on flower center.

Thanks for stopping by!
Judy Hayes

Creative Time: 40 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Circles White Mix

Adhesive Dots 3D

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors

Other: Patterned Papers: Doodlebug Design (Farmhouse Country Pumpkins (plaid)); Stamp: Taylored Expressions (Mini Slim Botanical Sentiments); Ink: Tsukineko (Versafine Onyx Black); Craft Dies: Spellbinders (Circles); Embossing Folder: Honey Bee Stamps (Burlap); Cardstock: Doodlebug Design (Summer Fun Paper Pack – Lime, Aqua, Pink, Turquoise), White

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Cupcake Birthday Card

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Leslie Turner

Hi friends, happy Thursday! I hope you’re having a great week! Are you a fan of cupcakes? How about a cupcake birthday card… one that invites the recipient to eat cake?! I could go for that! Leslie here, sharing a fun birthday card featuring our Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique! This technique is super easy and has quickly risen to the top of my fav list! Let me show you this card in more detail!

Cupcake Birthday Card by Leslie Turner for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Card Base Details

I cut the 4-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ card base from heavyweight white cardstock. Also cut layering panels from orange cardstock as well as a lightweight white cardstock. Next, I chomped the upper right and lower left corners of all three with a punch for a little interest. Afterwards, I affixed two sets of orange/gold pinstripe stickers diagonally across the lightweight panel. Adhered this to the orange panel using the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser and then to the card base. This cupcake birthday card is taking shape!

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside

Love the Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique so it’s featured twice on this card! Grabbed the 3D Foam Cupcakes, orange and red flock, and brown glitter to create the cupcake on the card front. Super easy process – just remove the liner, add glitter or flock and rub to secure. Added some confetti sprinkles to the icing using the Dual Tip Glue Pen. Also added the flocked cherry which I secured with 3D Foam Squares White Mix (two half squares).

You guessed it… technique used the second time on the pinstripe stickers! 3D Foam Squares Micro White with Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors. Process is the same – remove liner, add foil (shiny side up) and rub to secure.

Finishing the Cupcake Birthday Card

To complete the card front, I stamped a diagonal sentiment in brown ink. For the inside, I layered another lightweight white panel with a patterned paper embellishing strip onto an orange panel. The E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser was my adhesive of choice for all the layers on this card. Stamped another sentiment on the inside, and this cupcake birthday card was complete!

Thanks for visiting!
Leslie

Creative Time: 40 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
3D Foam Cupcakes, 3D Foam Squares White Mix and 3D Foam Squares Micro White
Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors

HomeHobby™ by 3L
Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other: Cardstock: Classic Crest Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Lessebo Brick Orange cardstock, Doodlebug Design Buffalo Check-Wood Grain Rainbow Petite Prints 6×6 Paper Pad
Stamps: Keep It Simple Birthday Sentiments Stamp Set
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa Ink
Dies/Punches: Tonic Corner Punch
Accessories: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, MISTI Stamp Positioner, orange and red flock from stash, Making Memories Brown Glitter, Love From Lizi Orange/Gold Pinstripe Peel-Off Stickers, Keep It Simple Polymer Clay Mini Pastel Confetti Sprinkles

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Oh Hello Circle Card

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Margie Higuchi

Create a friendship card, Oh Hello Circle Card, with lots of sparkle and texture featuring 3D Foam Circle Frames White and Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors for a quick and easy card creation. Hi, Margie here today! Let me show you my process.

Oh Hello Circle Card by Margie Higuchi for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Hello Circle Card Base and Front

Lightly mist an A2-size white cardstock card base with water to loosen the paper fiber to emboss the card for a crisp embossed design. My center panel is 3.25 x 4.5″ and the side panel measures 2 x 3.25″. I cut one patterned paper and flip to the other side to cut the side panel. Both adhered with the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser on the embossed card base.

The circle embellishment was first cut with a 1.25″ circle die with a scrap piece of patterned paper. Then I placed 3D Foam Circle Frames White over them and adhered them on the left side of the card front with the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.

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

Using the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors, foil the circle frames with two colors of foils to create interest…super easy…no special tools. Wrinkle the yellow foil + applied on top of the circle frame (after removing the liner). The distressed lines are exposed adhesive so I took a solid green foil and applied on top to fill those lines. That’s it!

Finish with the Sentiment

The sentiment ephemera was popped up with the same 3D Foam Circle Frames White because of its curvy shape and placed by the center circle embellishment.

Thanks for stopping by!
Margie Higuchi

Creative Time: 35 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Circle Frames White

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors

Other: Patterned Papers, Stickers + Ephemera: Arden Creative Studio (Field Notes Collection); Craft Dies: Hero Arts (Infinity Circle Dies); Embossing Folder: Spellbinders Paper Arts (Floral 3D Embossing Folder); White Cardstock

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Take Time to Relax Tag

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Teri Anderson

Hi, friends! Got a friend who is going and going? Want to remind someone to take a break? Teri here how to show you how to make a pretty gift tag, Take Time to Relax Tag, that would look great on a gift to remind your bestie to relax and take some time for themselves.

Take Time to Relax Tag by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Create the Relax Tag Base

Make a tag base from cardstock. You’ll also want to cut an identical panel for the tag’s front from cardstock as well. Cover the base with patterned paper. Adhere a 3D Foam Frame to it. Foil to the frame with a piece of Bronze foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature. Simply remove the top liner of the frame, place the foil over it (color side facing you) and rub to transfer the color. Peel off to reveal the color! Next, mount the frame onto the tag base and add a sequin. Set it aside.

Add a Window to the Tag

Trim part of the tag top panel and replace that section with a clear acetate transparency. Decorate the top of the panel with patterned papers. Place three 3D Foam Butterflies on the transparency. Repeat the foiling steps for the butterflies, using a piece of Platinum foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Nature.

Assemble the Relax Tag

Using Crafty Foam Tape, mount the top panel onto your tag base. Trim any excess foam. Make sure you can see the frame through the transparency window. Create a sentiment with stickers or stamps and add it to the Relax Tag.

Take a strip of cardstock or patterned paper. Fold it in half Trim it down. Add it to your tag. Add a piece of twine or ribbon to the folded paper strip.

Putting on the Final Touches

Complete your tag by adding a few additional sequins to it. I recommend placing Adhesive Dots Micro on your tag and then placing the sequins directly on top.

Tie your tag onto something to remind the recipient to relax, like a bag of bath salts, a bouquet of flowers or a bag of chocolate.

I hope you enjoyed today’s tips and tricks.

Happy Creating!

Teri Anderson

Creative Time: 45 minutes

Skill Level: Beginning

Materials needed:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:

3D Foam Frames and 3D Foam Butterflies

Crafty Foam Tape White

Adhesive Dots Micro

E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature

Other: Cardstock: Neenah (White), Patterned Paper, Die-cuts and Stickers: Doodlebug Designs (Summer Fun Collection); Jute: Darice; Sequins: Simon Says Stamp!; Transparency

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Mixed Pattern Layout

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Tracy McLennon

Welcome scrappy friends! Tracy here and today I have a simple Mixed Pattern Layout. Here are all of the details on how I created it.

Mixed Pattern Layout by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Let’s Get Started!

Some can struggle mixing patterned papers, but it’s something I love to do. I chose a patterned background that was light and a simple blocked pattern. Then I chose a very contrasting pattern, the black floral. Cut this to 8×8 and mat it in white cardstock. Adhere all of these layers using the E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser.

Mat the 4×6 photo in white cardstock. I chose the next layer of patterned paper to contrast the 3 before. This time I used I light green marbled pattern. Cut it to 3×9, and adhere under where the matted photo would be placed using the E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser. Adhere the matted photo to the mixed pattern layout using Crafty Foam Tape Black.

Adhere patterned strips across the layout using the E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser, perfect for adhering narrow strips. I then added white cardstock behind the mini frames, again using the E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser. Adhere this frame to the layout using Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix.

Begin adding coordinating stickers and embellishments around the matted photo.

Some of these embellishments were added to this mixed pattern layout using Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix.

Thanks for stopping by!
Tracy

Creative Time: 45 mins
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser
Crafty Foam Tape Black
Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix
E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser

Other: Pink Fresh Collection; Cardstock- White; Burlap String

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Cruising with the Mouse Shaker Layout

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Ali Skifton

Hi, Ali (FunAdventuresWithAli) here today! This cut file was perfect for documenting my very first Disney cruise, Cruising with the Mouse Shaker Layout. Once I saw the file design, I knew that Mickey’s head had to become a shaker! I couldn’t resist adding colorful sequins and stars inside Mickey’s head, creating the perfect little bit of movement to represent the waves of the ship sailing across the water.

Cruising with the Mouse Shaker Layout by Ali Skifton for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Cruising with the Mouse Shaker Layout Story 🚢✨

Anne and I took our first Disney cruise last September, and it was hands-down the best cruise I’ve ever been on! From the moment we boarded, we were greeted by all our favorite Disney characters, who were dressed in the cutest sailing outfits and ready to welcome us aboard. ❤️

Cut File Details

I used the Disney Cruise collection from Echo Park for this layout and absolutely loved the water-themed patterned paper. I wanted to create a sense of movement in my title, especially for the word “Cruising,” so I used the same water paper to back that word and also as my background. It makes the page feel like we’re right out on the open sea! 🌊

The Mouse Shaker Feature

I backed the word “Mouse” with the adorable red polka dot paper to make it really pop. For Mickey’s shaker, I first backed his head with acetate and then layered 3D Foam Strips around the entire opening. After adding the colorful sequins and stars, I peeled the backing from the 3D Foam Strips and adhered another piece of acetate. This lets you see the water paper behind the shaker, making it look like Mickey is floating right along the waves!

Finishing Touches on the Page

I also used Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft. behind the rest of the cut file to give everything a little extra dimension. For my embellishments, I reached for my favorite 3D Foam Squares White Mix and 3D Foam Squares Micro White to pop up the stickers and add even more depth.

I love how classic and clean this layout turned out. The red, black, and white color combination reminds me of the classic Disney look and fits perfectly with the amazing crew who greeted us when we boarded the Wish.

Here’s to happy sailing, magical memories, and many more Disney cruises! ⚓️✨🛳️

Thanks for visiting!
Ali Skifton (FunAdventuresWithAli)

Creative Time: 90 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft.

3D Foam Squares White Mix, 3D Foam Squares Micro White and 3D Foam Strips

Other: Patterned Papers + Elements: Echo Park; Peartree Cut File, White and Red Cardstock

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Summer Vacation Layout

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Kristin Rizzo

It’s Kristin here today to share a 12×12 Summer Vacation Layout with you. I combined the cheerful Simple Stories Sunshine & Blue Skies Collection with a bold vacation cut file to showcase one of my favorite vacation memories in Key West, FL.

Summer Vacation Layout by Kristin Rizzo for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Starting the Vacation Layout

The vacation cut file immediately became the focal point of my design. To start, I backed each letter of the cut file with a different patterned paper using my favorite Dual Tip Glue Pen. To make the sunglasses stand out, I backed that portion of the cut file with yellow glitter specialty paper. The subtle sparkle catches the light and instantly draws attention to the center of the page. I popped the entire cut file using the Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft.

Building Visual Interest

The ephemera pieces are popped up with 3D Foam Circles White Mix. Raising the drink, starfish, and other embellishments creates beautiful shadows that add movement and interest. In addition, the foam adhesive separates each layer without adding bulk, making every detail stand out.

Final Touches

I used my E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser behind smaller embellishments and sentiment strips to finish the layout while keeping everything securely attached. To finish, I added paint splatters across the background. These tiny pops of color create extra texture and reinforce the playful vacation/summer theme.

Happy scrapping, I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. Thank you for visiting!
Kristin Rizzo

Creative Time: 60 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser, 3D Foam Squares White Small, 3D Foam Circles White Mix, Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft.

HomeHobby™ by 3L

Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other: Patterned Paper & Ephemera: Simple Stories (Sunshine & Blue Skies Collection); White Cardstock; Yellow Glitter Paper; Button; Twine; Ink Spray: Heidi Swapp (Color Shine Spray in Gold + Blue)

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