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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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Layered Happy Wreath Layout

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Tracy McLennon

Hello scrappy friends! Tracy here, and today I have a fun Layered Happy Wreath Layout to share. It’s full of happy flowers, balloons, ice cream and more! Here are all of the details on how I created it.

Layered Happy Wreath Layout by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Let’s Get Crafty and Make a Layered Happy Wreath!

Trace a circle onto the background patterned paper to guide you in created the layered wreath layout. Mat the photo in white cardstock and adhere together using the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.

Adhere some pieces of patterned paper to the background using the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser, this creates a nice base for your matted photo. Add the matted photo to the layout using Crafty Foam Tape Black.

Start by adding some coordinating cardstock stickers around the circle. This is the beginning of the layered wreath layout. Adhere the title sentiment to the layout using Crafty Foam Tape Black.

Now you can start adding more embellishments to create the wreath using a combination of Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix and 3D Foam Squares White Mix. This will create dimension between the embellishment layers.

Continue to fill all spaces around the circle using stickers and embellishments. I also chose to add some gems around the embellishment clusters.

Thanks for stopping by!
Tracy

Creative Time: 60 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

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

Other: Shimelle Collection; White Cardstock; Gems

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Sending Holiday Cheer

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Teri Anderson

Hi, friends! It’s never too early to get started on your Christmas cards. Teri here with a fun “Christmas in July” card. This Sending Holiday Cheer Card features two shaker windows and a variety of 3D Foam Shapes.

Sending Holiday Cheer Card by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Create the Shaker Windows

Start by creating a notecard from cardstock. You’ll also want to make a shaker window by adhering a panel of patterned paper to cardstock. Set two circle dies on the panel. Run them through your die-cutting machine to make two shaker windows. Flip the panel over and a piece of clear plastic film over the window opening.

Take several 3D Foam Strips and adhere them to the back of your shaker panel. Be sure to make sure they are tight and connect around your shaker windows. This will help so your shaker bits will not get out.

Adhere a piece of patterned paper onto your notecard. If you are using a small piece of paper, make sure it appears through the shaker windows. Set some shaker bits on your card, and adhere the shaker window panel onto it.

Decorate with Cardstock and 3D Foam Shapes

Add a couple strips of cardstock to your card. Decorate it with 3D Foam Shapes. Add stars and a gingerbread man. If the shapes are too big for your card, cut them down. Create ornament toppers for your shaker windows by cutting up some of your leftover 3D Foam. Add some holly leaves to your card as well.

You can make hangers for your ornaments by simply cutting strips of cardstock and adhering them to your card. I didn’t have my Dual Tip Glue Pen at my desk so I improvised by taking a square from the E-Z Square Refillable Dispenser and rolling it up to adhere. It worked well.

Add a Sentiment

Stamp a sentiment on a strip of cardstock. Adhere 3D Foam Strips to your card and mount your sentiment strip on top.

That’s all for today! I hope you enjoyed today’s Sending Holiday Cheer Card tutorial and are inspired to get a jump on making some holiday cards of your own!

Happy Creating!

Teri Anderson

Creative Time: 60 minutes

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials needed:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:

3D Foam Strips and 3D Foam Holiday Embellishment Kit with Foil

E-Z Squares® Refillable Dispenser

Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft

Other: Cardstock: Neenah (White and Kraft), Doodlebug Design (Farmhouse Cardstock 12×12 Paper Pack); Patterned Paper: Doodlebug Design (Farmhouse Collection); Dies: Waffle Flower (Circle Set); Stamps: Concord & 9th (Kristina Werner Sending Trio Stamp Set); Black Ink Pad: Ranger Ink; Sequins: Simon Says Stamp!; Shaker Bits: Michael’s Arts and Crafts; Clear Packing Film

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Make Life Flamazing Card

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Yvonne van de Grijp

Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a happy and layered Make Life Flamazing Card! It is quick and easy to create so it’s perfect for beginner card makers.

Make Life Flamazing Card by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

For my card I used the technique called Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside to add a little sparkle. I would love to share with you how I made it. Shall we get started?

Make Life Flamazing Card Base

Start by folding a piece of white cardstock into a card. Then adhere a panel of pink cardstock upon the Layered Flamingo Card using the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser as your adhesive.

Then adhere a dotted card panel upon, again using the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser as your adhesive.

Flamingo image

First cut out the flamingo image from patterend paper and the adhere it tot he card base using Crafty Foam Tape 108ft as your adhesive. Make sure you adhere the Crafty Foam Tape 108ft about 1/4″ from the corners.

Then carefully tuck Creative Photo Corners Gold behind the corners of the image and adhere to the dotted card panel of the Layered Flamingo Card.

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside

For a fun effect on my card I used the technique called Wear Your Adhsive on the Outside. First adhere some E-Z Runner® Hearts Refillable Dispenser onto the Flamingo panel. I like to use tweezers to adhere the hearts for precise positioning. Then sprinkle some pink glitter upon the hearts and rub the glitter for secure fastening. Tap off any excess glitter.

And voilá your Layered Flamingo Card is ready to bring a smile to someone’s face. 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

Crafty Foam Tape 108ft

E-Z Runner® Hearts Refillable Dispenser

Creative Photo Corners Gold

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

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Let Freedom Ring Layout

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Ali Skifton

Hi, Ali (FunAdventuresWithAli) here! Happy 4th of July! Today, I’m sharing a festive Let Freedom Ring Layout. With this layout, I am featuring the Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique using Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets in Holographic Colors and 3D Foam Stars. The adorable Doodlebug Fourth of July collection was the perfect choice for this patriotic project!

Let Freedom Ring Layout by Ali Skifton for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Let Freedom Ring Design

The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. Every year, we celebrate with my parents by enjoying a cookout, relaxing together, sharing drinks, and ending the evening with a spectacular fireworks display. It’s a wonderful family tradition, and I wanted to create a special layout just for them.

To begin, I cut squares from several patterned papers and layered them in the upper left corner of my layout using my favorite E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Dispenser. Next, I added dimension with Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft, popping up fun embellishments including the banner, Uncle Sam eagle, title, and Uncle Sam hat.

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside with 3D Foam Stars

My favorite part of this project is definitely the stars—because nothing says Fourth of July like sparkling stars and fireworks! I used 3D Foam Stars along with Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets in Celebrate Colors to create custom embellishments that perfectly coordinated with the layout.

Creating foiled stars is quick and easy:

• Place the 3D Foam Stars where you would like them on your project.
• Remove the top liner from a star.
• Lay a piece of Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets in Celebrate Colors over the adhesive (color side facing up).
• Gently rub the foil to transfer the color, then peel it away to reveal the shine.
• Repeat with additional colors such as blue, gold, and silver for a fun fireworks-inspired look.

The foil transfers beautifully onto the stars, creating gorgeous shiny embellishments in less than a minute. They look just like little fireworks bursting right off the page!

Thank you for stopping by today. Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and joy-filled Fourth of July filled with family, friends, fireworks, and lots of crafty fun!

Thanks for visiting!
Ali Skifton (FunAdventuresWithAli)

Creative Time: 90 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Dispenser

Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft.

3D Foam Stars

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets in Celebrate Colors

Other: Doodlebug Design

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Tropical Happy Birthday Tag

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Kristin Rizzo

It’s Kristin here. If you love adding shine, and dimension to your paper crafting projects, you’ll love this Tropical Happy Birthday Tag. Together, they create a colorful birthday tag full of eye-catching dimension.

Tropical Happy Birthday Tag by Kristin Rizzo for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Tropical Happy Birthday Tag Base

One of my favorite things about the 3D Foam Creative Sheets Mix is the ability to create custom dimensional embellishments. For this birthday tag, I die cut a scalloped frame with it and it cuts like butah! It allows me to turn this die shape into a raised embellishment that adds instant depth to my project.

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside with Metallic Transfer Foil

Remove the top liner of the scalloped frame and applied green foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors. Remember to place the foil color side facing you. The foil adhered to the exposed adhesive to create a smooth, shiny finish that coordinates well with the Doodlebug Summer Fun Collection. Reapply the foil in missed areas.

The Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors are an easy way to add elegant shine and vibrant color. The green foil transformed my simple scalloped circle into a standout focal element while having a dimensional effect.

Creating Extra Dimension with Foam

To increase the dimensional effect even more, I used the 3D Foam Strips. I doubled them to create extra height behind several design elements on the birthday tag. Layering the foam strips added visual interest and helped separate the various pieces of the design. This simple technique creates a professional layered look that makes focal images and embellishments stand out.

The bright colors and playful summer theme paired perfectly with the foiled scalloped circle and dimensional layers to create a super fun Tropical Happy Birthday Tag! Hope you give this idea a try.

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

Creative Time: 60 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Creative Sheets Mix and 3D Foam Strips

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors

Other: Patterned Paper & Embellishments: Doodlebug Design (Summer Fun Collection); Dies: Scrapbook.com

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Bright Stars Votive Holder

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Judy Hayes

Hi, Judy here today! I have a Bright Stars Votive Holder project to share just in time for the 4th of July. It’s quite easy to make with 3D Foam Stars, Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Variety Colors, and Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors and a clear glass candle holder. During the day the stars shine brightly and at night, simply add a battery votive for a soft glow that will show through the open stars. It’s a fun home decor accent!

Bright Stars Votive Holder by Judy Hayes for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Bright Stars Vellum Base

The votive holder measures 3.25 tall x 10″ around if you’re measuring for a vellum wrap. So, I cut a piece of vellum at 3.25 x 10.5″. I marked where the ends lap with pencil and cut it 0.25″ beyond the mark to determine the cut. Apply strip of Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4in to the back of one end of the vellum

Bright Stars Placement

Place vellum face up on work surface to add stars from 3D Foam Stars. Carefully loosen each point of largest star and peel off entire star. Place star lightly at angle near center of vellum band. Use needle tool to lift points of 2nd star and then carefully lift it off. Place that star on vellum to one side of large star. Again working with large star, lift points of 4th star (one next to center star), peel it away and place on vellum between large stars.

From second sheet of 3D Foam Stars, lift points of 2nd from largest star, remove entire star and place lightly on other side of large center star. Carefully lift points of inner 2nd star, remove and place back on 3D Foam Stars sheet. Remove one of the larger 2 piece stars and place in center of star on other side of center star (right side).

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside with 3D Foam Stars

Remove the liner from the largest star, cover with red foil from the Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors (color side facing you) over the exposed adhesive. Gently press the foil and peel to reveal the color. Reapply the foil in missed areas.

Repeat the foiling steps with the blue foil from Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Variety Colors and with silver foil from Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors as shown in the images until you get the desired color design.