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Find Joy Embossed Panel Card

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Judy Hayes

Hi, Judy here today! I’ve been experimenting with embossing a pattern into 3D Foam Creative Sheets Small Black with an embossing folder. Then I apply foil from Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors to raised portion of embossed pattern and cover with embossing powder to fill recessed areas. After much trial and error, I made this Find Joy Embossed Panel Card. When heat melts the embossing powder, it changes the texture and color of the Metallic Transfer Foil. I really like the effect!

Find Joy Embossed Panel Card by Judy Hayes for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Cut Paper

Cut white cardstock 5.5 x 8.5 inches, score and fold to form 4.25 x 5.5 inch card. Also from white cardstock, cut piece 2.875 x 5 inches.

From black cardstock, cut piece 4.125 x 5.375 inches.

Emboss 3D Foam Creative Sheet

From 3D Foam Creative Sheets Small Black, cut piece lengthwise that is 2.75 inches wide (2.75 x 4.75 inches)

Place in embossing folder so that paper side (white) is on recessed part of embossing folder and shiny side is up and will be against raised pattern of folder. Pass through die cutting machine with sandwich firm enough to emboss but not too much pressure.

Fasten to Cardstock

Cut white backing even with one end of embossed 3D Foam. Carefully peel back end of paper backing that extends (white side), align opposite end with one end of white cardstock allowing a narrow reveal. Hold in place and press end with backing pulled back onto cardstock. Then lift end to completely remove backing and press firmly onto cardstock. White cardstock is sized to be slightly long as 3D Foam often gets longer after embossing. Trim white cardstock as needed for even white borders.

Apply Metallic Foil

Remove liner from embossed 3D Foam Creative Sheet and cover with blue foil from Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors. Lightly rub fingers flat over foil to attach to 3D Foam. Do not press foil into recessed areas. Lift foil away and repeat if there are raised areas without foil. Important: the foil should be only on top of embossed pattern, not in grooves.

Add Embossing Powder

Cover foiled 3D Foam piece with gold embossing powder and gently rub powder into grooves with fingers. Brush off excess embossing powder with fingers as it tends to cling to foil. Use heat tool to melt embossing powder moving tool constantly to avoid overheating the foam.

Metallic foil will react to heat and change color and texture. While still warm, press blue foil from Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors on again to add touches of shiny foil to any sticky area.

Attach to Card

Use E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser to apply adhesive to back of black cardstock and fasten on card front.

Apply adhesive to back of embossed panel and fasten on card.

Stamp Verse

On piece of black cardstock, stamp verse with Versamark ink and heat emboss with gold embossing powder. Use coordinating die and die cutting machine to cut out verse.

Fasten Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix to back of verse, peel off liners and fasten on card

Thanks for visiting!
Judy Hayes

Creative Time: 20 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser

Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix

3D Foam Creative Sheets Small Black

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors

Other: Stamp: Simon Says Stamp! (Be Your Beautiful Self); Ink: Tsukineko (Versamark); Embossing Folder: Lisa Horton Crafts (Lattice); Embossing Powder: Ranger Ink (Gold); Craft Dies: Simon Says Stamp! (Be Your Beautiful Self); Black + White Cardstock

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Celebrate Birthday Jumbo Tag

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Leslie Turner

Hey everybody! How did it get to be Monday already?! AND the last Monday in July, no less! Have to ask this… do you make your own tags? Many people use store-bought tags on birthday (and other) gifts but I know a lot of crafters who make their own. Including me! Leslie here with you today sharing a Celebrate Birthday Jumbo Tag that can indeed be used on a gift or as a stand-alone tag/card! Can you tell I’ve been in birthday mode?! Dipped back into my cardstock, dies, birthday papers and die cut pieces in my stash. Plus I used quite a few Scrapbook Adhesives products. So let’s make a tag!

Celebrate Birthday Jumbo Tag by Leslie Turner for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Build Tag Base

Firstly, use a large tag die to cut the white base from heavyweight cardstock. The die I used is about 3-3/4″ x 6-1/2″, cut from 165# white cardstock which is pretty robust.

Secondly, use the same die to cut layers from colored cardstock, patterned paper and and a short piece of gold foil. Tear both ends of the patterned paper and gold foil, and cut the gold foil piece in half since it’s only needed on the ends.

Thirdly, adhere the layers to the tag base using the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser. Position the gold foil pieces so they peek out from the ends of the patterned paper.

Embellish Jumbo Birthday Tag

Using the Dual Tip Glue Pen, adhere a journaling card with notched corners to the background at an angle. Adhere embossed horizontal strips, the rosette, and small circles. These pieces will be outlined in more detail in the next section. Add several more die cut pieces using using 3D Foam Squares White Mix and Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix. Finally, loop several colors of gingham ribbon through the tag hole and tie with white twine.

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside!

As if you can’t tell, I LOVE the ‘Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside’ technique! You’ve seen above that I employed it several times on this giant birthday tag! Let’s recap: Started with 3D Foam Strips heat embossed with white embossing powder placed horizontally on the patterned paper. Did you know you can heat emboss these? Well, yes you can!

This technique was used a second time on the rosette with glitter. Before assembling the rosette, apply a strip of Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft. down the entire strip of cardstock out toward the scalloped edge. Remove the liner and sprinkle on some purple glitter. Press with your finger to secure and tap off the excess. Assemble the rosette as normal and adhere it to the tag with a Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix.

For a third time using this technique, let’s play with 3D Foam Circles White Mix and Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors! As before, remove the liner on a large circle and press the yellow foil onto it with the color side toward you. This embellishes the center of the rosette beautifully! I used the same process with several small circles and yellow, green, blue and purple foil.

Full Ensemble Reveal

This project, along with the previous two projects posted, make up a three-piece ensemble with a birthday theme. Did you pick up on that with all the products used? Here’s a photo of the full ensemble! I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing how these were created!

Thanks for visiting!
Leslie

Creative Time: 60 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
3D Foam Squares White Mix
Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix
3D Foam Strips
Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft.
3D Foam Circles White Mix
Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors

HomeHobby™ by 3L
Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other: Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Double Thick Solar White cardstock; CutCardStock Pop Tone Wild Cherry, Bright Gold Foil, and Pop Tone Grape Jelly cardstock; Keep It Simple Paper Crafts Happy Birthday Paper (including journaling card) and Die Cut Pieces
Dies/Punches: STAMPlorations Stitched Nested Tag Dies, Sizzix-Tim Holtz Alterations Mini Paper Rosettes Sizzlits, Stampin’ Up 3/4″ Circle Punch
Accessories: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Big Shot, Keep It Simple Paper Crafts Pastel Gingham and Lime Ribbon, Brutus Monroe Alabaster Embossing Powder, Milwaukee Heat Tool, Spellbinders 3 in 1 Corner Punch, Making Memories Purple Glitter, Doodlebug Design Lily White Doodle Twine

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Easy Colorful Layout

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Tracy McLennon

Hello crafty friends! Tracy here and today I have a bright, easy, colorful layout to share. Here are all of the details on how I created it.

Easy Colorful Layout by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Let’s Get Started!

Black cardstock is the base of this layout. Cut the polka dot pattern to 11×11 and a rainbow strip that is 3×11. Adhere these pieces to the background using E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser.

Mat the cropped photos in white cardstock and use Creative Photo Corners Black to adhere them. Cut a couple of pieces of patterned paper, and adhere them to the base of the layout using E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser. Then using Crafty Foam Tape Black, add the matted photos to the layout.

The next step in creating this easy colorful layout is to start adding embellishments around the matted photos. Add them using 3D Foam Squares Black Mix.

Continue adding embellishments including the title piece using a combination of Crafty Foam Tape Black and 3D Foam Squares Black Mix.

Add a few gems around the layout for just a little extra sparkle.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tracy

Creative Time: 45 mins
Skill Level: Beginner

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

Other: Bella Blvd Collection; Black and White Cardstock

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Personalized Canvas Home Decor

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Teri Anderson

Hi, friends! Got a grown-up kiddo heading to college? Want to give your elementary school child’s room a personalized touch? Teri here to show you how to create a Personalized Canvas Home Decor for your child’s room.

Personalized Canvas Home Decor by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

This piece of home décor is a great way to spruce up a room and give it a personalized touch.

Decorate the Canvas with Paper

Start by covering a blank canvas with patterned paper. I recommend using a paper with a subtle, more neutral pattern. Be sure to use a strong adhesive such as the E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser.

Add strips of patterned paper toward the bottom of the canvas. Create as many rows as you wish. Distress the edges of paper by rubbing your scissor blades along them. You can also create a distressed look by rubbing a little sandpaper on the edges instead.

Add 3D Foam Frames and Transfer Foil

Randomly apply some 3D Foam Frames to the canvas. Use stickers to add your child’s name to the frame.

Set some Metallic Transfer Foil on top of your frames with the pretty side up. Burnish the foil onto the frames.

Add 3D Foam Butterflies and Circles

Add 3D Foam Butterflies and dots from the 3D Foam Circles White Mix to your canvas. Apply foil to them as well

If you like the distress look, take your scissors to some of the dots and scratch off some of the foil. If you are worried about damaging your project, try it out on scratch paper first.

That’s all for today! I hope you enjoyed today’s tutorial and will make a canvas of your own.

Happy Creating!

Teri Anderson

Creative Time: 60 minutes

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials needed:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:

3D Foam Frames, 3D Foam Butterflies and 3D Foam Circles White Mix

E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors

Other: Patterned Paper: Doodlebug Design (Friendly Forest Collection), Crate Paper (Maggie Holmes Emily Jane Collection; Letter Stickers: Hy-ko Products; Canvas (Dollar Tree)

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Sweet Summer Time Layout

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Ali Skifton

Hi, Ali (FunAdventuresWithAli) here today! There is something about bright sunshine, beautiful memories, and colorful scrapbook supplies that makes summer layouts so much fun to create! Today I’m excited to share this cheerful Sweet Summer Time Layout featuring a gorgeous sun cut file, fun and colorful summer papers, and plenty of dimension using my favorite Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft.

Sweet Summer Time Layout by Ali Skifton for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Sweet Summer Time Layout Back Story

This layout documents one of my favorite photos of my husband, Jeff, and me celebrating our anniversary in Saugatuck, Michigan. We had an amazing time exploring the town, enjoying delicious food, and trying fun activities together. This particular photo was taken during a relaxing paddleboat ride, and every time I see it, I’m reminded of what a wonderful day we shared.

Creating Dimension with a Layered Cut File

For this project, instead of simply backing the words with patterned paper, I selected three coordinating patterned papers from the same collection. This gives it more color combination and interest. After tracing the outline of the sun onto the back of the yellow cardstock, I carefully cut it out to create a solid base for my design.

Next came my favorite part—adding dimension! I applied Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft. behind each of the cut file words before layering them onto the yellow sun base. This created beautiful depth while still keeping everything nicely aligned. To make the entire sun stand out even more, I added another layer of Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft. behind the yellow sun itself before attaching it to my background cardstock.

The result is a layered sun that practically jumps off the page! The extra dimension adds wonderful shadows and really brings the design to life.

Finishing Touches

No scrapbook layout feels complete without a few finishing details! I sprinkled colorful enamel dots between each of the sun rays to add a playful touch and draw your eye around the page. Those three adorable little bird embellishments were popped up with 3D Foam Squares Micro White and placed around my photo, title, and sun to help create visual balance while adding even more dimension.

To finish the scene, I wanted the clouds to appear as though they were floating behind the bright sunshine. Lightly dust with powder behind them to remove the stickiness and added 3D Foam Squares White Mix. Then tucked them behind the sun. I absolutely love the layered sky effect it created!

Why I Love Layering with Foam Adhesive

Using foam adhesive in multiple layers is one of my favorite techniques. It transforms a flat layout into one full of depth and texture. Raising different elements at varying heights creates a design that makes every detail stand out. If you’ve never tried layering a cut file this way, I highly recommend giving it a try! It’s an easy technique that adds dimension and gives your scrapbook layouts an eye-catching look.

This layout truly makes me smile every time I see it! It captures such a special memory while celebrating all the bright, happy feelings of summer. I hope this project inspires you to pull out your favorite cut files, patterned papers, and foam adhesive to create a layout full of depth and dimension.

Have a wonderful summer, stay cool, and happy crafting!

Thanks for visiting!
Ali Skifton (FunAdventuresWithAli)

Creative Time: 120 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:

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: Simple Stories (Summer Time Fun Collection); Cut File; White Cardstock

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Neapolitan Sundae Ice Cream Card

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Margie Higuchi

Happy National Ice Cream Day (7/19)!! Also, two special friends are celebrating birthdays too so why not make a Neapolitan Sundae Ice Cream Card? Hi, Margie here to create this classic ice cream block favorite 🙂 Let’s get started!

Neapolitan Sundae Ice Cream Card by Margie Higuchi for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Neapolitan Sundae Pieces

To customize my colors, I swiped Distress Oxide Inks in Antique Linen (vanilla), Spun Sugar (strawberry) and Vintage Photo (chocolate) on white cardstock. When dried, I die-cut one ice cream scoop for each color. Using the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser, I assembled the three scoops together. The strawberry scoop was adhered on its top to make like a paper clip style. I wanted to have it hang over the sundae dish.

Then I used a silver mirror cardstock to die-cut the spoon and sundae dish. I loved how these turned out 🙂

Coloring Pieces

Die-cut the whip cream, topping, cherry and its stem with white cardstock. I colored the whip cream and topping with Puffy Velvet Markers in White (whip cream) and Brown (topping). Then use a heating tool to puff up the colors…SUPER COOL! Designer’s Tip: I rolled some E-Z Dots® Repositionable Refillable Dispenser on my board to secure my pieces from flying off.

For the cherry and its stem, I colored with OLO Markers in R 0.5 (red) and G 1.4 (green)

Scooping Details

I attached the topping and whip cream with the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser. The cherry and its stem were adhered with a combination of the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser and an Adhesive Dots Medium.

I drew highlights with a white pen on the strawberry, chocolate and vanilla scoops. Then attach the ice cream scoops to the sundae dish with the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser. The spoon was popped up with a couple of 3D Foam Strips.

Assemble the Neapolitan Sundae Card

Die-cut two graduating arches with patterned paper and mat them together with the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser. Using the same adhesive, attached a strip of the patterned paper in the back of the arch. Lastly, secure the Neapolitan Sundae on top.

Emboss the white cardstock card base. Then adhere the Neapolitan Sundae ensemble on the card front. Love how it turned!!!

Thanks for visiting!
Margie

Creative Time: 40 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Dots® Repositionable Dispenser

E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Strips

Adhesive Dots Medium

Other: Patterned Papers: Kawaii Paper Goods/Memory Place (So Sweet Collection); Craft Dies: Catherine Pooler Designs (Build-A-Sundae Dies) and Scrapbook.com (Nested Arches Dies); Embossing Folder: Spellbinders Paper Arts (E3D Ribbons & Seams 3D Embossing Folder by Frank Garcia); Ink: Ranger Ink (Distress Oxide in Antique Linen, Spun Sugar and Vintage Photo); Markers: Marvy Uchida (Puffy Velvet Makers in White and Brown + Reminisce Gel Pen in White) and OLO Markers (R 0.5 + G 1.4); Heating Tool; Heating Board; Silver Mirror Cardstock; White Cardstock

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Festive Summer Birthday Card

Posted on July 18, 2026 by Kristin Rizzo

Hello, it’s Kristin here today and creating handmade birthday cards is one of my favorite ways to celebrate someone special. My Festive Summer Birthday Card is full of bright colors, dimension, and shine! Using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L products with the adorable Doodlebug Summer Fun collection is the perfect way to celebrate summer birthdays!

Festive Summer Birthday Card by Kristin Rizzo for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Festive Summer Birthday Card Foundation

On white cardstock card base, I adhered two patterned paper with the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser. The colorful prints create a playful summer feel and provide the perfect backdrop for the focal elements.

Happy Birthday Sentiment

Select a coordinating pink patterned paper mat for the sentiment outline and die-cut it. Next, die cut a white sheet of 3D Foam Creative Sheets Mix to die-cut “Happy Birthday” sentiment and peel off the top liner to cover with pink glitter. Press into the foam to secure and tap off excess. Remove the bottom liner and match up with its outline shape. Set aside. Bringing adhesives from beneath the layers to the front as embellishments is what we call Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique. Let’s do some more!

To give the sentiment more interest, I used the triangle pennant from the 3D Foam Pennants and foiled it with the platinum foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors. Simply place the foil color side facing you over the exposed adhesive and rub to transfer the color. Peel to reveal the shine! I trimmed a sliver off each side to fit the look I was going for. Don’t throw the slivers away…I used them as confetti squares around the card. Add a little puffy flower sticker on tip of the triangle pennant to become a birthday hat.

I also placed a fishtail pennant to the card using the same foiling steps and added a puffy flower sticker. Adding that little bit of extra dimension helps the focal point stand out and creates visual interest without adding a lot of bulk. For the longer banners, I used branding strips.

Add Extra Sparkle

Pop up my punched scalloped circle with the 3D Foam Circles Black Mix. Because every birthday card deserves a little “extra extra” sparkle, little rhinestones around each scallop with a tiny dab of my Dual Tip Glue Pen for extra stick to the card. The rhinestones, along with the shimmer from the foil creates a card that is both playful and eye-catching.

Final Thoughts

This Festive Summer Birthday Card came together beautifully using my favorite, reliable adhesives from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. If you’re looking for a fun way to make your handmade birthday cards stand out, try the Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique. It’s a simple way to add texture, shine, and whimsical-looking detail to any card design.

Do you have a favorite way to add dimension and sparkle to your handmade birthday cards? I’d love to hear your ideas in the comments!

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

Creative Time: 45 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Circles Black Mix, 3D Foam Creative Sheets Mix and 3D Foam Pennants

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors

HomeHobby™ by 3L

Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other: Patterned Paper & Embellishments: Doodlebug Design (Summer Fun Collection); Dies: Scrapbook.com; Rhinestones: Queen & Co; Pink Tourmaline Glitter: Martha Stewart Crafts

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Layered Summer Fun Card

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Yvonne van de Grijp

Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a Layered Summer Fun Card. This card is quick and easy to make which makes it very suitable for beginner card makers too. With 3D Foam Products, it’s so easy to add that wonderful dimensional effect to your card.

Layered Summer Fun Card by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

And for some extra fun I added glitter using the technique called Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside. Let me show you how I made my card.

Layered Summer Fun Card Base

For the card base, fold a piece of white cardstock in half and adhere a yellow pattered card panel on top with the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.

Adding Glittered Stripes on an Element

From my stash, I used pre-cut images so no scissors needed. To add a little sparkle to the notebook shape, I applied some glue stripes with the Dual Tip Glue Pen. Whilst the glue is still wet, sprinkle some white glitter, tap off the excess and let it dry. Designer’s Tip: To quick dry, use a heating tool. This technique making your adhesive shine is called Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside.

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside with 3D Foam Circle

To add a little fun to the circle scenery shape on the Layered Summer Fun Card, I used the large circle from the 3D Foam Circles White Mix as the sun. Remove its top liner and sprinkled some yellow glitter. Press the glitter into the exposed adhesive to secure. Tap off the excess glitter and add it on the circle scenery shape.

Assemble the Card Front Design

To build my card front design, I used a combination of 3D Foam Squares White Mix and Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix to create dimension. First, I adhered the glittered notebook shape using Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix. Place the glittered scenery circle next to the notebook shape using the same thin foam squares. Adhere the Summer sentiment at the bottom of the notebook shape with 3D Foam Squares White Mix. Tuck the flower border underneath with the Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix. Add flowers using 3D Foam Squares White Mix. And finally place the FUN sticker under the Summer sentiment.

And voilá, your Layered Summer Fun Card is ready. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and wish you happy crafting.

Yvonne van de Grijp

Creative Time: 20 minutes

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials needed:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:

E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Squares White Mix

Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix

3D Foam Circles White Mix

HomeHobby by 3L:

Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other:

Cardstock (doodlebug design inc.™: Summer Fun solid assortment paper Pack; Summer Fun Chit Chat™); Glitter (White, Yellow); Paper Trimmer; Scissors; Tweezers

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Birthday Party Treat Bags

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Leslie Turner

Hi friends! A very happy Wednesday to you, and I hope you’re having a great week! Leslie here today, sharing a tutorial for making a set of fun birthday party treat bags! Every birthday party needs cute little bags to hold the treats and favors, right?! I made two for demonstration purposes, but you can make as many as you’d like. I used cardstock, dies, birthday papers and die cut pieces in my stash, and quite a few Scrapbook Adhesives products. Let’s get started… you’re going to love making these!

Birthday Party Treat Bags by Leslie Turner for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Cut Base Pieces & Layer

First, using a goody bag die, cut two pieces for the base from purple cardstock. Fold on the score lines. This tutorial will focus on the purple goody bag, however, you’ll follow the same steps for each one you make.

Second, die cut just one flat section of the goody bag (with the handle cut-out) from patterned paper. Trim a tad bit off the sides and bottom to layer on the front of the bag.

Construct Bag & Adhere Layer

Assemble the goody bag using Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft.. Next, adhere the patterned paper panel using the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside!

Okay, now comes the fun part… embellishing the bags. Make two rosettes for each bag, employing the awesome ‘Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside’ technique! Grab some 3D Foam Circles White Mix and sprinkle purple and blue glitter on two of them. Totally use Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors on the other two.

To make shiny embellishments for your projects, simply remove the liner from the 3D Foam Circles White Mix and sprinkle on the glitter. Press with your finger to secure and tap off the excess. For the foiled ones, remove the liner from the circle and press the foil onto it with the pretty color side toward you. Adhere the rosettes to the bag with Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix.

Complete Birthday Party Treat Bags

Additionally, add a few die cut pieces using Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix and 3D Foam Squares Micro White. A banner on a toothpick is a super fun touch. Adhesive Lines on the back of the banner work great to adhere the toothpick.

Finally, use the Dual Tip Glue Pen to glue a die cut ticket with the guest’s name to the inside back of the bag. Afterwards, adhere a balloon die cut on the top edge of the ticket. It’s advisable to place some acetate behind it with Adhesive Dots Micro for added stability.

As mentioned above, follow this same process for each birthday party treat bag you make. These are so fun and will delight all the party-goers… young and old alike!

Thanks for visiting!
Leslie

Creative Time: 60 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft.
E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
3D Foam Circles White Mix
Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors
Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix
3D Foam Squares Micro White
Adhesive Lines
Adhesive Dots Micro

HomeHobby™ by 3L
Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other: Cardstock/Paper: CutCardStock Basis Light Lime, Pop Tone Grape Jelly, Lessebo Sunflower Yellow, Lessebo Splash Blue, and Pop Tone Wild Cherry cardstock; Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock, Keep It Simple Paper Crafts Happy Birthday paper and Die Cut Pieces
Dies/Punches: Lawn Fawn Goodie Bag Die, Coco & Reno Mini Tag Flip Cutting Dies, EK Success 3/4″ Circle Punch
Accessories: Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, Big Shot, Making Memories Purple and Blue Glitter, toothpicks

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Just for You Emboss + Foil Tag

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Judy Hayes

Hi, Judy here today! This pretty Just for You Emboss + Foil Tag features the Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside Technique. I used 3D Foam Strips Large Black, embossed with the tag and then foiled from Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Variety Colors. Gold embossing powder is rubbed into the recessed areas of the embossed design and heat embossed. The effect is so pretty! What do you think? Let me show you how!

Just for You Emboss + Foil Tag by Judy Hayes for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

3D Foam Strips and Emboss Designs

Along left edge of tag, apply one 3D Foam Strips Large Black, then a narrow strip from edge of 3D Foam Strips Large Black and another full size 3D Foam Strips Large Black. Allow narrow gap between each strip. Place the tag in the Kaleidoscope embossing folder and run it through a die cutting machine.

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside with 3D Foam Strips LG

Peel liners from the foam strips. Use purple, blue and turquoise foils from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Variety Colors and lightly press foils randomly to the foam strips. Do not press foil into recesses of embossed pattern. Repeat until you get your desired look.

Cover the foam strips with gold embossing powder and rub powder into the grooves to secure. Then shake off excess. Make sure to rub the embossing powder off the foils. Use a heat tool to melt the powder. Note the foil will react to heat and have that cool grainy look.

The Greeting

Stamp the greeting on black cardstock with the Versamark ink, cover with white embossing powder, remove excess and use heat tool to emboss. Use coordinating die and die cutting machine to cut out greeting.

Cut small piece of 3D Foam Strips Black and place on back of greeting on end that extends over tag. To other end, apply adhesive with E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser. Peel liner and fasten greeting to tag.

Add Ribbons

Thread and tie several ribbons (or seam binding) with gold floss and gold trim to tag.

I hope you enjoy this Just for You Emboss + Foil tag! Give these ideas a try on your next papercrafting project.

Thanks for visiting!
Judy Hayes

Creative Time: 20 mins
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

3D Foam Strips Large Black

E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Variety Colors

Other: Stamp and Die: Taylored Expressions (All Together – Occasions); Ink: Tsukineko (Versamark); Embossing Powder: Wow! Embossing Powder (Metallic Gold Rich), Ranger Ink (White); Embossing Folder: Sizzix (Tim Holtz Kaleidoscope); Black Cardstock; #8 White Tag; Ribbons, Seam Binding, Gold Thread, Gold Trim

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