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Dimensional Unicorn Layout

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Tracy McLennon

Hello crafty friends! Tracy here, and today I’m sharing what I used to create this pretty little unicorn layout with loads of dimension. Here are all the details on how I created by Dimensional Unicorn Layout.

Dimensional Unicorn Layout by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Add Dimension Like a Pro

I love to create layouts packed full of texture and dimension. With that comes some tricky things to adhere. Here are some tips. I started creating this layout by tracing a circle (you can use a place or a bowl) in the middle of the background patterned paper. I then used different coordinating coloured pearls to create the wreath around the layout. Some of these were self adhesive, but all of the coloured pearls I had to adhere myself and I used Adhesive Dots Micro.

In the bottom right hand corner of my Dimensional Unicorn Layout I added a large clusters of dimensional flowers. For all of the stems, leaves and flowers I used Adhesive Dots Medium to add them. Sometimes I used more than 1 Adhesive Dot Medium on the flowers, depending on how uneven the backs of them were.

Mat the photo in white cardstock and then cut similar sized pieces of patterned paper that are used as the photos backdrop. I off-set each slightly and adhered them to the background using a combination of Crafty Foam Tape White and E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser. Add the matted photo to the patterned layers using Crafty Foam Tape White.

Finally I added the laser-cut ephemera. I wanted these pieces to stand out from the layered patterned paper in this dimensional layout. So I often used Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix combined with 3D Foam Squares White Mix, this keeps dimension between all layers.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tracy

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

Other
49 & Market- Irrevocable Beauty Collection (patterned paper, flowers, ephemera); Pearls; Cardstock- White

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Vintage File Board Cover

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Connie Mercer

Hi, Connie here with a really cool project. It’s a Cover, for a lack of a better word, to be placed in front of a Vintage File Board. The Self-Laminating Pouches-cards XL made this task easy to achieve. And I almost left out FUN!!!

Vintage File Board Cover by Connie Mercer for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

I keep track of all my design work and dates so I don’t forget. It is also a great place to keep track of products, magazines, and other industry information that is important to me. This can be easily re-designed by using pattern paper and calendar pages for the inside.

Vintage File Board Supplies

Gather some of my HomeHobby products and faithful E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser as my foundation. Also, an Alphabet stamp set, and a Calendar stamp set, together with the Archival Black ink. My project is centered around an 8 x 10″ vintage photo.

Vintage Cover Instructions

Stamp all the letters, months and numbers, on white cardstock, with black ink, and trim out. Using the E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser, mat the vintage photo to the black cardstock.
Add the title (MONTHLY) to the front of the photo with the E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser. Apply Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4″ to a strip of cardstock.
Remove the liner and add each letter on the cardstock strip creating the word, ASSIGNMENTS. This makes it easier to get the placement of each letter correct.
Adhere under the word MONTHLY with the E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser.

Inside Pages and Cover

Use the Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2″ to secure each month and year stamped cut out onto each area on the page.
When the pages are completed set aside and let’s work on the cover.
Insert the Vintage Photo inside the Self-Laminating Pouches/Cards XL (making sure it is straight and the margins on all sides are equal). Gently pull the release sheet back. I used a Hockey puck to rub back and forth for a smooth finish. It worked great!
Lastly, make a strip for the top of the cover to be punched. With the Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4″, adhere both the front and back of the Vintage Photo Cover. Punch two holes so it will fit on the Vintage File Board.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie

Creative Time: 90 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser
HomeHobby by 3L®
Self-Laminating Pouches/Cards XL
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4″
Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2″

Other
Stamps: Kerri Bradford, Ink: Ranger Ink (Archival/Black Ink), 8 x 10″ Vintage Photo, Cardstock, Hole Punch

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Morse Code Message Card

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Yvonne van de Grijp

Hi everyone! Yvonne van de Grijp here with a fun and unique way to make a greeting in this Morse Code Message card. For the card front, I chose to add words with the code to read them easier, but you can create a secret message and let them figure it out. Isn’t this a fun idea? Using Adhesive Lines and Adhesive Dots Micro makes the code with ease!

Morse Code Message Card by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Let me show you how to step it up a notch with a technique called Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside for extra sparkle! This card is super easy to make, perfect for beginning card makers so let’s get started!

A Glittered Morse Code Message

Start by finding the Morse Code alphabet on the internet and write down the code for the text you want to add to your card. I chose the text “I love you”.

Then trim a piece of white cardstock to a rectangular size for a card panel. Adhering two Adhesive Dots Micro (representing the letter “I”) onto the white card panel.

Remove the liners and sprinkle black glitter upon the dots. Rub the glitter with your finger into the dot to secure and tap off excess. This technique, making your adhesive into embellishments is called Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside.

Now adhere in Morse Code the word “love” onto the card panel using a combination of Adhesive Dots Micro and Adhesive Lines. Repeat the Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique but this time with red glitter.

Continue until you completed your greeting in Morse Code.

Making the card base

Adhere the glittered morse code card panel onto a red card panel mat using the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.

Finally, adhere on a white card base, using the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.

Adding Words

For a finishing touch, I used tiny letters and word stickers. To “translate” the Morse code into words I first adhere the letters in front of the corresponding morse letters. Then finished the card by adding the words “always & forever.”

Voilá! Your Morse Code Message Card is ready. It is a unique presentation and I hope you enjoyed this easy tutorial. Give it a try!

Wishing you happy crafting!
Yvonne van de Grijp

Creative Time: 30 minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
Adhesive Lines
Adhesive Dots Micro

Other
Cardstock (White, Red); Glitter (Red, Black); Alphabet stickers; Paper Trimmer; Tweezers

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3D Foam Circle Frames Shakers

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Dana Tatar

Hi friends! Dana here today sharing a fun way to use the new 3D Foam Circle Frames on a scrapbook layout. I modified old chipboard flowers from my stash into beautiful flower shakers in a couple easy steps.

3D Foam Circle Frames Shakers by Dana Tatar for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

I took the old chipboard from drab to fab by using colorful paint pens. 3D Foam Circle Frames, a colorful shaker mix, and a piece of acetate make fun shaker centers for the flower embellishments.

3D Foam Circle Frames Shaker Assembly

First, I used a paint pen to color a chipboard flower. After the paint dried I applied 3D Foam Circle Frames to the center of the chipboard flower. Next, I filled the center of the frame with a fun Sparkletz shaker mix, which includes small beads, rhinestones, sequins, and pearls.

I cut a piece of acetate to fit over the frame to seal the shaker feature. Then I applied a layer of paint around the edge of the frame to add a pop of color and to cover the white foam circle. Finally, I applied a layer of glitter glue over the paint for a sparkly finish.

Embellishing the Page

Arrange the shaker flowers across the page on a diagonal and fill in the white space with smaller die-cuts and stickers. Grouping the embellishments by color is a fun way to fill in the background.

I hope I have inspired you to create your own embellishments. Thanks for stopping by today!
–Dana

Creative Time: 45 Minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
3D Foam Circle Frames White
Adhesive Dots Mini
E-Z Runner Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser

Other
White Cardstock; Patterned Paper: American Crafts; Die-Cuts: Bella Blvd; Stickers: American Crafts; Chipboard Flowers: Prima Marketing; Chipboard Title: Twitter Patter; Shaker Mix: Buttons Galore; Acrylic Ampersand: Tim Holtz; Paint Pens: Posca; Glitter Glue: Ranger; Acetate

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Foiled Floral Anniversary Card

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Guest Blogger

Hi, Jamie here with a Foiled Floral Anniversary card to share! Isn’t it stunning?! I show how to create this look without a foiling machine. Use this technique on any of your card creations and WoW your friends with a foiled handmade card!

Foiled Floral Anniversary Card by Jamie Martin for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Foiled Floral Anniversary Card Cover

Place an Adhesive Sheet on the back of white cardstock and die-cut with the floral card cover die. Remove the Adhesive Sheet liner and place the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheet on the top color side UP. With your fingertips, gently rub the foil to transfer the color to the die cut. Then peel off to reveal the shimmery metallic color! Yes, it’s that easy! If you see missed areas, simply reapply the foil.

Adhesive Lines were thin enough to be placed around the edge of the die-cut frame and were perfect to adhere to a textured decorative paper panel!

Embellish the Heart

After die-cutting a heart from pink cardstock, stamp a sentiment and emboss it with Champagne Embossing Powder. Pop up the heart with 3D Foam Circles onto the card. Apply Metallic Transfer Foil on the super cute butterfly from the 3D Foam Butterflies using the same step as the frame. Next, adhere to the heart and add two pink rhinestones to its body.

The Dual Tip Glue Pen was used to glue this panel onto a pink card, the glue gives you time to move the panel around to make sure that’s it’s straight and it doesn’t warp your paper or have an odor. That’s it!

Creative Time: 30 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Holographic Colors
Adhesive Sheets 12 x 12 in.
3D Foam Butterflies
Adhesive Lines
3D Foam Circles White Mix

Home Hobby by 3L®
Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other
Craft Dies: Rubbernecker Stamps (Floral Frame Die) and Spellbinders® Paper Arts (Classic Heart Etched Dies), Stamp and Embossing Powder: Stampendous (Sentiment from Leafy Frame Set and PEARLustre Champagne Embossing Powder)

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Vintage Train Birthday Card

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Judy Hayes

Hello crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing a card with a vintage look. The antique train image set the stage for it! I added black photo corners at the image corners and on the corners of the card. It makes me think of an old photo album. Let me show you how to create this Vintage Train Birthday Card.

Vintage Train Birthday Card by Judy Hayes for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Vintage Train Focal Point

My design started with the train image stamped in black on watercolor paper. I wanted to keep a somewhat neutral color palette. It ended up with a touch of green, too. After painting, I tore the paper edges to the size I liked, about 3.5 x 5 inches.

Card Panel Layers

Use E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser to fasten train image to black cardstock.. E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser is super strong adhesive that works well for watercolor paper since it’s thick and often wants to curl.

I chose a tan cardstock cut to 8 x 7.75 inches and folded it in half to form a 4 x 7.75 inch card.

Vintage Train Card Details

To stamp the brackets at top and bottom of the train image, use a stamping platform, almost a must to get them in center and straight and also use it to stamp “Happy Birthday”.

Adhere the train image by using E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser to apply adhesive along edges and center. On each corner, place a photo corner from Creative Photo Corners Black and place it on the card front.

To decorate the card corners, I trimmed Creative Photo Corners Black as shown in the photo.

There is enough adhesive on back of each Creative Photo Corners Black to secure each one on a corner of the card.

I hope you enjoyed my Vintage Train Birthday Card. What do you think? Does it look like a page out of a very old photo album?

Thanks for Visiting!
Judy Hayes

Creative Time: 20 Minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Other
Stamps: Whimsy Stamps (Enjoy the Journey Clear Stamps), Cardstock (White, Kraft, Gold), Patterned Cardstock. Self-Adhesive Pearls

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Simple Sparkle Mixed Media Card

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Tracy McLennon

Hello, crafting friends! Tracy here, and today I have a pretty little spring-inspired card. This Simple Sparkle Mixed Media Card will show you that you can sparkle your creations with ease! Let me show you…

Simple Sparkle Mixed Media Card by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Let’s Simple Sparkle Your Card

Begin by cutting the card front from white cardstock to 3.75×5. Using Distress Oxide Ink and a blending tool I added colour to the top right and bottom left corners of the cardstock.

Using the E-Z Dots® Permanent Refillable Dispenser, add a few strips to the top and bottom of this Simple Mixed Media Card. Next I added the teal colour foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Variety Colors to the adhesive sections.

Layer More Sparkle

Grab the Dual Tip Glue Pen, stencil of your choice and some fabulous glitter. This is the next step for this Simple Mixed Media Card. Using a palette knife and a generous glob of the liquid adhesive from the Dual Tip Glue Pen, drag the adhesive across the stencil over the corners of the card front. Add the glitter and tap off the excess. Let this dry completely.

Once dry, add the sentiment to the card using black ink.

Finish off the Card

Once dry, mat the card front in white cardstock using the E-Z Dots® Permanent Refillable Dispenser and then add the white cardstock card base using Crafty Foam Tape White.

Add the stamped and coloured butterfly to the card using Adhesive Dots Micro.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tracy

Creative Time: 45 minutes with dry time
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Dots® Permanent Refillable Dispenser
Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Variety Colors
Crafty Foam Tape White
Adhesive Dots Micro
Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other
Cardstock- White, Ultra Fine Glitter, Crackerbox & Suzy Stamps (Butterfly, Sparkle Sentiment), Distress Oxide Ink- Peacock Feathers, Blending Tool and Mat, Tim Holtz Bubble Stencil, Palette Knife, MISTI, Archival Ink- Jet Black, Zig Clean Color Markers, Waterbrush

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Quick Cards with Paper Strips

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Teri Anderson

Hi, everyone! Teri here to show you how to create quick cards featuring paper strips! Send a few to friends who are needing a spot of fun in their mail boxes. Let me show you how.

Quick Cards with Paper Strips by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

You only need a few basic supplies to make cards such as patterned paper scraps, cardstock, a few stamped sentiments, embellishments, and of course, adhesives!

Create Paper Strips and Embellish with Them + More

Start by cutting several strips of patterned paper. Place Crafty Power Tape on the back of each strip.

Take your patterned paper strips and randomly place them along a panel of patterned paper. You can arrange your strips and then adhere them to the panel. Feeling adventurous? Throw caution to the wind and adhere the strips to your paper panel as you figure the arrangement out as you go. Trim the excess paper down and mount the panel to a card.

Stamp a sentiment on a strip of cardstock and adhere it to your card. Take a heart dispenser and add a few adhesive hearts. Dump flock on the hearts and use your finger to burnish the flock onto them. Keep rubbing it down until you feel no stickiness on the hearts!

Complete your card by adding a few sequins or gems to it.

This design is so simple and comes together quickly. I actually made these two cards at the same time. They look different and yet they are very similar!

Change Its Orientation + More for a Different Look

Another fun way take making a quick card with paper strips is to change the orientation of the card. Make the card horizontal rather than vertical. Put the paper strips on the side rather than the top.

You can also add layers of paper strips to your card. This is how the paper strips looked on this card before I added the sentiment to it. You’ll see a couple layers of paper strips on it!

I hope you are inspired to make a few quick cards of your own with paper strips. This is a fun way to use lots of patterned papers on your cards. It’s also a way to use up your paper scraps from other crafting projects!

Happy creating,
Teri Anderson

Creative Time: 45 Minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Other
White Cardstock: Neenah Paper; Patterned Papers and Stickers: Doodlebug Design (Christmas Magic Collection); Stamps: Lawn Fawn (So Much to Say Stamp Set); Ink Pad: Ranger Ink; Sequins: Pretty Pink Posh; White Flock: Stampendous

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Embossed Jewel Card

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Yvonne van de Grijp

Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a gorgeous Embossed Jewel card. I have so many loose rhinestones and pearls. How to stick them to my textured card? With the Adhesive Dots Micro, and it was super easy! Join me and will show you how I make my stunning embossed Jewel card. Let’s get started!

Embossed Jewel Card Tutorial by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

The Embossed Jewel Card Panel

Start by trimming a piece of black cardstock to a rectangular size that fits the embossing folder. Now spray some water onto the black cardstock with a mister to moisten the cardstock a little bit. This way your cardstock will be more flexible and the embossed pattern will be even more detailed. And another big plus is that by moistening the cardstock i twill not tear as easy as when using dry cardstock. Okay, now place the (moistened) cardstock between the embossing folder and run through your die-cutting and embossing machine (using the sandwich as recommended by the manufaturer of your machine).

Then carefully open the embossing folder and take out the embossed paper. Let the cardstock dry. You could use a heat tool to speed up the drying process.

Next, to add the metallic color I used wax paste. Simply put a little on your finger tip and rub over the cardstock and you will see the magic happen. For my card I used several shades and colors wax paste.

By adding the metallic finish your Jewel card will look even more luxurious.

Jewel Embellishment

First of all it is important to know that no adhesive will stick to wax thoroughly. This is easy to solve by simply using an eraser. Now I like to use my tiny electric eraser, but if you don’t have one a small eraser like the ones on the back of a pencil will do perfectly too. Now use the eraser to remove the wax from the dots you would like to add a jewel onto. You know you have removed enough when the black cardstock appears again.

Now it’s time for the Jewel fun. Pick the rhinestones and pearls you want to use on your card and adhere an Adhesive Dots Micro to the back. Then remove the line rand adhere to the card (on the spots you removed the wax from).

Layered Card Base

Adhhere the embossed top card panel onto a green piece of cardstock using the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser to adhere.

And then adhere onto a black card base, also using the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.

The Touches

For a finishing touch a added a metal love-finding ring. Simply use some twine to tie the embellishement ring to the Jewel Card and tie to the back of the card.

And voila…your Embossed Jewel card is ready to be sent to someone precious!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and wish you happy crafting
Yvonne van de Grijp

Creative Time: 30 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
Adhesive Dots Micro

Other
Cardstock (Black, Green); Embossing Folder (Sizzix 3-D Texture Fades – Mosaic Jems); Die-Cutting and Embossing Machine (Spellbinders® Paper Arts: Platinum 6 Machine); Wax Paste (Prima®Marketing: Finnabair Art Alchemy: Wax Cire Cera: Lucky Emerald, Blue Lagoon, Old Denim); Twin; Tweezers; Pearls and Rhinestones, Metal Love Finding; Paper Trimmer; Scissors

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Shaped Bunny Cup Pocket

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Connie Mercer

Hi, Connie here with a cute Easter-themed (or not) project because it could be an all-occasion theme too. But isn’t this Shaped Bunny Cup Pocket just sweet? For this project, I will be doing a masking technique.

Shaped Bunny Cup Pocket by Connie Mercer for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

A hint, I used the E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable Dots Refill to help me mask off part of the stamped image. Refill? Yes, just pop it in the E-Z Runner Grand Dispenser to use. So easy! I love that you can change out the refills mid-way through a project. See the video below.

How to Use and Refill an E-Z Runner Grand Video

Shaped Bunny Cup Pocket Masking and Stamping Instructions

Cut 2 sets of the cup die. Cut one of them in half, covering half of the cup. Use the E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable Dots Refill to adhere it to the cup to be stamped. Do the same for the cup handle. Cover it up and secure it with the E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable Dots Refill. By masking off both sides of the cup the Bunny image will only be on the front of the cup. It won’t over stamp to the back of the cup.
Only the part that you want to stamp on is showing. Stamp and extra Bunny on white cardstock and cut it out.
Using the E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable Dots Refill adhere to the top of the Bunny. Using Distress Oxide and a foam applicator, apply a blue tint to the top of the cup. Doing this process the Bunny won’t get the sky color on it. Splat with water for a distressed look. I added a circle stencil with white distress ink to complete the look. The Bunny is colored with Distress Oxide inks.
Seal the side and handle with the E-Z Runner Grand Ultra Strong Refill.

Finishing Touches

The clover was lifted up with the 3D Foam Circles White Mix. and the sentiment sticker adhered with the 3D Foam Strips.

A side note: I found this coloring book on one of my vintage shopping adventures. It belonged to a little girl named Mary in 1915. I’m thinking she would like the Bunny Cup filled with candy, don’t you think?

Thanks for stopping by,
Connie Mercer

Creative Time: 60 minutes
Skill Level: intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner Grand Ultra Strong Refill
E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable Dots Refill
3D Foam Strips
3D Foam Circle White Mix
E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser

Other: Inks: Ranger Ink (Distress Oxide Inks), Trinity Stamps: Coffee Mug die, Stamps: Blue Knight Rubber Stamps; Sticker; Stencil

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