Hi there, Ali (FunAdventuresWithAli) here. I’m so excited to share a fun summer scrapbook layout I recently created featuring my absolute favorite adhesive, the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser!
Back Story on the Summer Happiness Layout
This layout documents the first time April and I experienced Pizza on the Farm. Let me tell you, it was delicious! I tried the Big Dill pizza (yes, dill!), and instantly fell in love. We sat on the lawn, enjoyed our drinks, shared laughs, devoured our pizza, and just soaked in the amazing farm atmosphere. We finished the evening with the most delicious homemade ice cream—made completely from scratch!
Summer Happiness Background
To document this special summer outing, I used the Simple Vintage Linen Market collection from Simple Stories. Adhered strips of my favorite patterned papers right down the center of my page. Then added hand stitching to each strip for a little extra texture and charm.
To make my embellishments pop, I used the 3D Foam Squares White Mix. They gave interest to my butterflies, flowers, and even my “summer” title! The dimension makes the page feel like it’s coming to life. Almost like you’re right there with us on the farm.
If you get the chance to attend one of these fun summer experiences, I highly recommend it! Don’t forget to document it using my favorite adhesive tools! These little memories are worth preserving for years to come.
Happy crafting and happy summer! ☀️🌻 xo, Ali Skifton (FunAdventuresWithAli)
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a fun and unique design! I’m sharing this Geometric Photo Corner Design Card. Yes, the pattern on this card is made with just Creative Photo Corners Gold!
And…it’s really fairly simple to create. I would love to tell you how I made my card! Hope you will join me in creating it.
Geometric Photo Corner Design
Let’s start with creating the geometrical squares. As a temporary base, I used a leftover liner sheet from a Creative Photo Corners Gold. You can easily remove the Creative Photo Corners Gold squares without them sticking to the sheet. Simply adhere the Creative Photo Corners Gold as shown in the picture in the four steps below.
For my Geometric Photo Corner Design Card, you will need to create a total of 12 geometrical squares.
Assemble the Card Layers
For the top panel of the Geometric Photo Corner Design Card, use a piece of red cardstock. Adhere the Creative Photo Corners Gold squares you created onto the card panel as shown in the picture below. Then mat the panel to a black cardstock and then on a white card base with the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.
To finish, center the rhinestones on each square center with Adhesive Dots Medium. And voilá, your Geometric Photo Corner Design Card is ready. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and wish you happy crafting!
One of my favorite ways to create my projects is to use 3D Foam Creative Sheets and the Metallic Transfer Foil Sets. If you are a die-cutting crafter and you like shine and dimension, this Playing Card Banner project is for YOU! Hi, Margie here today! I am featuring a Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique to make it happen.
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A couple of months ago, I had the opportunity to attend a trade-only event. Since the location was in Las Vegas, Nevada, I thought it would be SUPER FUN to create the company banner with a playing card theme (think Poker!).
Playing Card Banner Foundation
Cut a combination of 4.5 x 6-inch black and (mostly) white cardstock panels, a little larger than the Deluxe Deck Press Plate, and it’s easier to trim. Rather than letterpress the panels, I decided to foil them because we are talking about Vegas! LOL! Follow the directions on your hot plate foiling machine (I used the Spellbinders Glimmer Machine). Couldn’t make up my mind so I foiled a combination of Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors, and Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors.
With the color side facing you, put the foil down over the exposed adhesive and gently rub to transfer the color. Peel off to reveal the completed letter! Repeat the foiling step until done. Reapply foil in missed areas.
On the back of each panel, I cut two 0.75 x 2.5-inch strips of white cardstock to make a loop to thread a gold cord through the panel. I secured them with E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser. Then, using six clear suction cups with hooks, I used the window behind our table to help decorate our booth. Sorry about the picture below…it was against the light.
I hope my Playing Card Banner project inspires you to create a unique and fun-themed banner!
Other: Craft Dies: Spellbinders Paper Arts (Jack of All Trades Collection by Jaycee Gaspar) and The Ton Stamps (Bold Alpha Upper Coverplate Dies); Tones of Green, Tones of Pink, Red, Black, Cream, White + Gold Mirror Cardstock; Gold Cord Trim; Clear Suction Cups with Hooks
Today I am going to share a tutorial on how to use sticky embossing powder to foil your stamped images!
To begin, you will need a packet of Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors along with Ranger Sticky Embossing Powder and the stamp set you intend to use. I chose a line drawn leaf that stands well on its own.
Stamp your image with embossing ink and sprinkle the powder over the image. Heat the powder to melt completely.
Next, lay your foil over the image and press down across the embossed image. Because the embossing powder is sticky, your foil will stick to it nicely! You may need to add a little heat to ensure you have full coverage. Then, gently peel the foil to reveal your foiled image!
Adding the Sentiment
Once you have your focal point image foiled, you can work on bringing together the rest of the design, beginning with the sentiment. To create a dimensional sentiment, you will want to add a cut sheet of 3D Foam Creative Sheets Small White to some black cardstock. Next, you will die cut the sentiment, making it ready to adhere! Be sure to pop out all of those little pieces between the letters before removing the release paper, as it makes your life much easier.
While still IN the die, adhere the sentiment in place. Gently remove the die, ensuring that the sentiment remains perfectly aligned. This is a great tip when working with the foam sheets!
Completing the Design
Stamping a few accent ‘splatters’ onto the card gives it a finished look.
To add some subtle dimension (1/32″ height – half of 1/16″) to the finished look, use the Crafty Foam Tape Black 108ft. to adhere the stamped panel to the card.
And there you have it! A really cool finished Foiled Get Well Card design that is bound to wow your recipient!
Hello crafty friends! Tracy here, and today I have a fun and easy Color Block Slimline Card to share. Here are all of the details.
Let’s Get Crafty!
First, I chose the strip of patterned paper with these printed tags. I cut out the section of colours I wanted to use, and cut out the tag holes. Cut a mat from a piece of navy cardstock and a card base from white cardstock.
Next, I chose the sticker sentiment and added it to the pink section of the card front. There were die-cut pieces that matched the color sections. So I secured them to the Color Block Slimline Card using Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix.
The final touches to the card were the coordinating burlap string bows to each of the tags.
Hi, friends! Do you like to make cards with a lot of glitz? Teri here to show a fun and easy way to make cards in a snap with Metallic Transfer Foil (I used the ones from the 3D Creative Embellishment Kit with Foil) and some of the 3D Foam Shapes (using 3D Foam Hearts and 3D Foam Stars)! Let’s share my process with this Easy Friendship Foil Card Duo!
Prep the Card Panel
You’ll need the leftover negative piece from a sheet of 3D Foam Stars and 3D Foam Hearts. Note that not all 3D Foam Shapes have negative pieces. We’ll be creating a foiled background panel with it.
Remove the back liner of the negative foam sheet and place it on a piece of white cardstock. Trim the foam to fit the panel.
Accent with Creative Photo Corners
To make the panel stand out and create a unique accent, place a Creative Photo Corner Black under two opposite corners as pictured. I recommend placing a little adhesive (like the Adhesive Dots Small) on the back of the panel and adding the corners to it. Just let a little bit of the corners show. Then adhere the panel to a card base with the E-Z Squares® Dispenser.
Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside with 3D Foam Shapes
I decided to apply a trio of foil colors (red, blue, and green) from the 3D Creative Embellishment Kit with Foil. It’s easiest to start with one color and switch to another color, rather than applying all colors of foil at once.
Simply remove the top release paper from your negative sheet…just tear off a section that you want to foil. Place the foil (color side facing you) over the exposed adhesive, gently rub to transfer the color, and peel off to reveal the foil. Reapply foil in missed areas. Repeat the foiling steps on the rest of the panel.
Make a Sentiment
Stamp a sentiment on a strip of cardstock. Using the sentiment strip as a guide, hold it to your card and determine placement. Set it aside. Set an Adhesive Dot Small on the panel, bunch up a piece of metallic gold thread, and place it on top of the adhesive dot.
Add 3D Foam Strips on the back of the sentiment strip and set it on the card. But make sure to stack foam strips based on where there are openings in your foiled panel.
Add Sequins
Complete your card by adding a few gems or sequins to it with Adhesive Dots Small. If the dots are a bit too big, roll them up with your fingers to decrease in size – it might give it a little pop.
I hope you enjoyed today’s Easy Friendship Foil Card Duo tutorial! This is a quick technique, but it is also a great way to use any negative pieces of 3D Foam Sheets you have on hand.
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a tutorial on how to make a card using the Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside. This Laced Glitter Card is super easy to create so, also suitable for beginner cardmakers.
I would love to share how I made this card! Shall we get started?
Laced Glitter Top Card Panel
Start by adhering an Adhesive Sheet 4×6 inch onto a piece of black cardstock. Remove the yellow liner and place it on the back of the black panel. Rub the white liner into the panel to transfer the adhesive before removing it. For a visual, view the video below…
After having removed the white liner, lay a piece of lace over the sticky card panel and rub gently to secure. Now it’s time for the fun….Glitter. All. The. Things!
Glitter the Lace
Since the lace is transparent, the stickiness of the Adhesive Sheets 4×6 inch is still there. I covered the area by adding dark blue glitter. Simply cover the laced panel with glitter and rub the glitter into the panel to secure, and then tap off any excess.
This technique, Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside, brings your adhesives out from the layers and makes them shine as embellishments like this Laced Glitter Card.
Let’s finish with a stunning bow for the card. Using the same ribbon, I tied a bow and secured it with the Adhesive Dots Medium – perfect for stain-free adhesion.
For a little sparkle, I added a self-adhesive rhinestone. Voilá, your Laced Glitter Card is ready.
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and wish you happy crafting.
Other: Rhinestone: Jolee’s Boutique (Dual Tone Prizm Spinel); Lace; Beige Ribbon; Dark Blue Glitter; Black and Dark Blue Cardstock; Paper Trimmer; Scissors
Hey, friends! Ali (FunAdventuresWithAli) here, and I’m excited to share a special Forever Besties layout featuring my dear friend Anne and me. We first met nearly 20 years ago at a scrapbooking event in Chicago and instantly clicked—we’ve been inseparable ever since!
Forever Besties Layout Background
We’re always up for an adventure, and this photo captures one of our favorites: a fun weekend in Chicago where we took a martini-making class at the world’s largest Starbucks Reserve. It was such a blast, and I absolutely love this selfie of us from that day.
Design Details
For this layout, I followed a Paper Issues sketch to create a vibrant 12×12 page. I had so much fun making the floral banners and adhering them to the colorful plaid background using my trusty E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser—a must-have in my tool kit!
I used the Happy Haven collection by Paige Evans, which includes the most adorable 12×12 sheet of thick foam stickers. To balance out the dimension without adding too much bulk, I used Crafty Foam Tape in White 54ft behind the foam photo frame and that super cute car sticker. For the “friends” title and “moments” banner, I used 3D Foam Strips to give them just the right amount of lift.
I hope you have a bestie like Anne—and if you do, don’t forget to document that amazing friendship! Scrapbooking those memories makes them even more special.
Hi, Margie here today and I found a super fun and interactive card to share! Let me show you my Double Pocket Hello Card featuring the Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique. Love how it turned out!
Double Pocket Hello Card Base
Trim an 8.5 x 11-inch orange cardstock. With the 8.5-inch side up, score at 4.25-inch. Flip to the 11-inch side up, score at 5.5-inch. Burnish all the score lines.
On the 8.5-inch side up, mark the 3-inch on the top and the left side of the cardstock and score a line to connect the two marks. Cut a slit at the 5.5-inch mark to the intersecting lines (to the 4.25-inch). Fold a diagonal line in the lower right corner. Refer to the image below left. Apply the E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser to adhere the upper left corner.
Pocket Details
Cut the patterned paper to 4 x 5 inches and 5 x 3.5-inch. Adhere them with the E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser. Designer’s Note: Make sure the top and the right side cover the inside of the pocket. The rest will be hidden.
Cover the outside pocket flap with the 6 x 3-inch patterned paper. Mark with a pencil and use the paper trimmer to cut straight lines. Use the leftover triangle to layer on top of the covered flap…it will be embellished first…see the front pocket details section.
Embossing Details
Cut 6 x 1-inch and 4 1/8 x 1.25-inch orange cardstock strips. Lightly mist them with water before embossing them with a 3D Embossing Folder. Designer’s Tip: lightly mist to get a crisp embossed design!
Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside with Extreme Double-Sided Tape
Place a strip of Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4in. across the bottom of the card front and remove the top liner. With a piece of brown foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors, cover the exposed adhesive (color side facing you) and gently rub the foil to transfer color to the tape. Peel off to reveal the color! Reapply the foil in missed areas.
Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique brings adhesives out from between layers and uses them on the outside to create unique embellishments! Using foil (in my case) to perfectly match my project or color them. You can also use embossing powder, glitter, pigment powder, and more!
Front Pocket Details
Stamp the butterfly image on white cardstock, watercolor and fussy cut it out. Randomly apply the E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser on the leftover triangle. Foil the exposed adhesive spots. Use a watercolor pencil to edge the triangle to profile the shape. Set aside.
Sentiment
Die-cut the HELLO outline with patterned paper and die-cut the HELLO alpha with 3D Foam Creative Sheets Small White. Layer the alpha with its outline shape.
Apply the E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser on the short end of the top panel. Close like a book and seal. This is the back pocket. Apply the same adhesive on the lower panel. Flip up and seal to create the front pocket. The left panel will fold to the back to create the inside of the card. Add a white panel inside to write your greeting.
Die Cut three tag shapes out of orange cardstock (large size), white cardstock (small), and leftover patterned paper (small).
The white tag was embossed with the same embossing folder, the orange tag has a patterned paper belly band adhered, and the patterned tag has a layered ART stapled. All have twine tied to the top and ready to tuck into the pockets.
Lots of steps but really easy to assemble. No special tools for foiling and maybe supplies you already have. I hope you enjoyed my Double Pocket Hello Card.
Have you been inspired to do a technique found on social media? I saw a Fabric Tape one on Instagram. So, I thought I would try with our tear tape, the Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2in., and fabric scraps! Hi, Judy here today! Let me show you how. Love the look and texture of this Fabric Tape Card. It combines my love of sewing and paper crafting.
Make Fabric Tapes
Gather an assortment of six coordinating fabric scraps. Place a fabric piece right side down on the work surface. Press about a 9 to 10 inch piece of Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2in. onto fabric and rub well with a bone folder.
Turn the fabric over and rub again with the bone folder. Repeat this application with the Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2in. to make two tapes of the six different fabrics. Use scissors to trim away fabric along the edges of the tape on all pieces. I found this quite easy to do as the tape made a stiff edge to follow.
Designer Tip: Longer fabric tapes can certainly be made if fabric scraps are long enough!
Fasten Fabric Tapes
Decide on the color/pattern arrangement of fabric strips for the 4.25 x 5.5-inch white cardstock card base. Cut a piece of fabric tape to fit along the card fold, peel away the liner, and place on the card, leaving some space of about 0.125 to 0.25 inch.
Continue with a different fabric tape cut at a slightly different length than the first one, peel the liner, and attach alongside the first tape. Repeat the process with different colors and varying lengths of fabric tape across the card front.
Designer Tip: Since I unintentionally lapped a few of my tapes (once in place, the pieces will not move), the border on the right edge of the card was a bit wider than I wanted. Simply trim off some of the edge.
Prepare Greeting
Stamp greeting on a piece of 0.75 x 1.5-inch white cardstock with black ink. Punch a hole at the left top corner, thread three pieces of string through the hole to tie a knot. Place on the back of the sentiment, two smaller squares of the Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix, and adhere it on the card front on top of the fabric.
Add Buttons
Choose 3 coordinating buttons of different sizes, about .375 -.625 inches in size. On back of each button, place Adhesive Dots Small or Adhesive Dots Medium according to button size. Leave liner in place to arrange buttons as desired on card front (as shown in photo). Then peel the liners off each button and press into place.
Other: Stamp: Ranger Ink (Beautiful Blooms Stamp Set by Simon Hurley); Ink: Tsukineko (Memento in Tuxedo Black); White Cardstock; Various Fabric Scraps; Buttons
