Picture Perfect Mini Album

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Erica Thompson

Hi, Erica here today! I have a sweet little Picture Perfect Mini Album to share with you.

Picture Perfect Mini Album by Erica Thompson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Build the Mini Album Base

Use 3-4 blank card bases for your mini album base. Take all the cards except for the card base you will use as your cover and trim off 0.25″ or more from each card. Make sure to fold them first then trim. Making the pages different sizes adds a little interest to each page and everything will close nicely once trimmed.

Next, take each card base and place one inside the other creating your mini album base.

There are a few different ways you can bind this type of album. You can stitch down the spine. use an elastic cord or a long-handled stapler. I used some binder clips to help hold my pages together while I used my stapler to bind them together.

Add 2-3 staples to the spine to bind your album together.

Decorate Your Pages

Use the E-Z Runner® Grand Dispenser to adhere pattern paper to each of the pages. I am using the Doodlebug Design Hello Again collection.

Once each page is covered in pattern papers you can go in and add pockets to some of your pages using the Crafty Foam Tape 108ft..

Trim down a piece of pattern paper to create a pocket. Add Craft Foam Tape 108ft. to the sides and bottom to create the pocket. This creates a perfect spot to add journal cards, tags, and more photos.

Create photo mats and adhere them to your mini album pages using the E-Z Runner® Grand Dispenser for a permanent hold. Embellish each page with ephemera. To add dimension use the 3D Foam Squares Mix in White.

The 3D Foam Squares give the die cuts just a little bit of lift without being bulky. You can layer them up for even more dimension.

The Dual Tip Glue Pen works great to adhere to the leaves for the floral ephemera. I add just a little bit of this wet adhesive to the ends of the leaves so I can still bend the die cut to give it some texture.

Finish it off with a fun bow and some enamel stickers! I hope you are inspired to create one of these quick and easy mini albums. Thanks for Visiting!
Erica Thompson

Creative Time: 60 mins
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Squares White Mix

Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft.

HomeHobby™ by 3L

Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other: Papers, Stickers + Ephemera: Doodlebug Design Hello Again; Long Handle Stapler, Black A2 Cardbase

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BeauTEAful Tea Dispenser Ensemble

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Margie Higuchi

Although I am more of a coffee drinker, I also enjoy a cup of tea. I saw a tea dispenser…well, I had to make one! LOL! Are you a tea drinker? Come join me in this tutorial and make one for yourself!

BeauTEAful Tea Dispenser Ensemble by Margie Higuchi for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Tea Dispenser Basic

Let’s build the dispenser. I used a heavier cardstock weight for a sturdy project.

Dispenser: On a piece of 6 x 12-inch cardstock, score along 12-in. side up at 3 1/16, 5.75, 8 13/16, and 11.5 inches. Flip to the 6-inch side up, and score at 1-inch along the length of the cardstock.
Opening: On the 6-in. side up and on the second panel, cut at 1.75-inch from one intersecting line to the other.
Tabs: With the 12 in. side up, cut out the bottom corner square and a slit on the other side to create the tab.
Bottom: Cut a piece of 3 x 3 3/8-inch cardstock
Lid: On a piece of 4.25 x 4 5/8-inch cardstock, score at 0.75-inch on all sides. Cut and miter each corner to make a tab.

Cut the Patterned Paper Layers

Dispenser: 2.75 x 4.75-inches (2 sides), 2 3/8 x 4.75-inch (1) and 2 3/8 x 4-inch (1)
Bottom: 2.5 x 3-inch
Lid: 2.5 x 2 7/8-inch (1) + Sides: 2.5-inch x 0.50 (2) and 2 7/8 x 0.50-inch (2)
Cut your choices of tag shapes on the patterned paper (2-3)

Assemble the Tea Dispenser and Lid

Adhere the ends together with the E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser. Flatten the dispenser and place a patterned panel on each side. Layer a tag design on three sides with the Crafty Foam Tape 108ft., leaving the front as is. Apply E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser to the tabs at the bottom and adhere to the base. Next, place the patterned paper piece inside the dispenser’s bottom.

Add patterned paper to the lid. Next, center a 3D Foam Circle Frames White on the top, remove the top liner, and apply foil color side up with your fingertip. Add a large 3D Foam Heart and repeat the foiling step. Lastly, add a little of the E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser to the tabs to assemble.

Circled Heart Tag

Die-cut a tag shape from light green cardstock. Cut a 2 x 5-inch strip of patterned paper and make a fishtail on one end. Adhere to the tag with the E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser.

Center a 3D Foam Circle Frames White (the fourth largest ring) on the tag – leave the top liner on. Next, add a large 3D Foam Heart in the circle frame. Remove the liner and foil with the desired color.

NOTE: To foil, apply the foil color side facing UP over the exposed adhesive. Rub gently with your fingertips to transfer the color to the 3D Foam Hearts. Reapply the foil in the missed area.

Repeat the foiling steps with the 3D Foam Circle Frames White. Add the sentiment across the foiled heart with the E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser, thread ribbon through the tag opening, and finish!

I hope you create this BeauTEAful Tea Dispenser Ensemble! Share the link, if you do, so I can visit and see it!

Thanks for stopping by!
Margie Higuchi

Creative Time: 45 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser
Crafty Foam Tape 108ft.
3D Foam Hearts
3D Foam Circle Frames White
Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets in Pastel Colors

Other: Simple Stories (Dream On & Tag Elements Papers – Simple Vintage Life in Bloom Collection); Sizzix (Tag Dies); Ribbon; Light Green Cardstock; Bone Folder; Tea Bags

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Envelope of Hearts

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Emily Moore

Hi, Emily here today! I’m excited to share a simple Envelope of Hearts but a fun take on cardmaking using some lovely 3D Foam Hearts and Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets to add more shine to your cardmaking!

Envelope of Hearts by Emily Moore for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

The Keepsake Envelopes were my inspiration here as I wanted to create an envelope that was bursting with flowers & hearts! I used the smallest envelope in the pack. The great part about the Keepsake Envelopes is the backing is all adhesive, so I was able to just peel the back off and place it onto the front of my card! I stuffed it with some vellum leaves so it looked more ‘realistic’. Then I added the flowers with my E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser. The Keepsake Envelopes would also be a great use in journaling or memory keeping.

I was able to put the larger flower on with the 3D Foam Squares Small since I knew I wanted to add the hearts near them. Also, I added the smaller flowers on with the 3D Foam Squares Micro, I LOVE these squares and get SO much use out of them. They are especially perfect for adding that extra lift on smaller details that are perfect for card making.

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside with 3D Foam Hearts!

Now time to add my heart accents! I love these 3D Foam Hearts, they are perfect for the upcoming Valentine’s holiday and are so much fun to use in card making, and so easy! Simply placed them down around my flowers, and then I grabbed some of the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets in Pastel Colors. Using the pink & purple foils, rub the foil, the color side facing you, onto the 3D Foam Hearts. These add the perfect amount of shine!

To the right side, I had some blank space to fill. To play on the envelope theme, I found some ephemera in my stash that looked like a notepad. I also used this adorable pencil as well! Using the Micro 3D Foam Squares, I placed the pencil on top of the note card, perfect size!

I added one more 3D Foam Heart in the corner of my little notepad, perfect for either writing your sentiment or leaving it as is. Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L has all sorts of fun 3D Foam Shapes you can add foil to! This is such a fun technique, and I hope it’s something you will be inspired to try!

Thanks for coming by!
Emily Moore

Creative Time: 15 mins
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® : 3D Foam Squares White Small, 3D Foam Squares Micro White, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser, Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets, 3D Foam Hearts, Keepsake Envelopes

Other: Papers + Ephemera: Bea Valint (Poppy & Pear)

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Dimensional Pet Layout

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Tracy McLennon

hello scrappy friends! Tracy here and today I have a fun little layout to share featuring Doodlebug Designs. Here are all of the details on this Dimensional Pet Layout.

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

Let’s Get Crafty!

Firstly, I created a simple layered background for the dimensional pet layout using white cardstock and patterned paper. Adhere those layers together using the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser. Mat the photo in white cardstock and add Creative Photo Corners White. Add dimension by using Crafty Foam Tape Black behind the photo, then add the Bath Time element.

Adhere a few layers of patterned paper under where the matted photo will live using the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser. Then the narrow strips of patterned paper using the E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser. Add another layer of Crafty Foam Tape Black to the matted photo piece, and adhere to the layout. This adds even more dimension to this Dimensional Pet Layout.

Choose the die cut pieces for the Dimensional Pet Layout you would like to use and add them using 3D Foam Squares White Mix.

Add the super cute Doodlebug Designs Doodle-Pop to the journal block. Cover the photo and patterned papers, then using a coordinating spray, splatter around the layout. Let dry.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tracy

Creative Time: 45 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser
Crafty Foam Tape Black
3D Foam Squares White Mix
E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser
Creative Photo Corners White

Other: Doodlebug Designs- Doggone Cute Collection (patterned paper, chit chat, bits & pieces, Sprinkles, Doodle-Pops); Doodlebug Designs- Petite Prints; Cardstock- White, Media Gloss Spray- Turquoise

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Friendship Mini Card Set

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Connie Mercer

Hi, Connie here with a Friendship Mini Card Set with a mixed media vibe. I used one large stamp and with the help of the E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable Dots Refillable Dispenser to keep the stamp in place. Worked great!!

Friendship Mini Card Set by Connie Mercer for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

One sheet of white cardstock will make 3 cards, I did four 🙂 These are great to keep on hand for gift bag cards.

Friendship Mini Card Fronts

1. Use the E-Z Runner Grand Repositionable Dots Refillable Dispenser to adhere the white cardstock to the stamping platform. It will hold the paper in place while stamping the image.
2. Trim the image into four 3 x 3″ sections. These will be the card fronts for the card set. Add color using distress oxide inks.
3. Add a Creative Photo Corner/Black to one corner of each mini card front.
4. Using Crafty Foam Tape 108′ to secure the mini card front on a 3 x 6″ piece of white cardstock.

Finishing touches

1. After the mini card front is adhered to the white cardstock, score right above the raised edge. This will make a 3 x 3″ mini card.
2. Adhere the card front to coordinating cardstock using the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.
3. Add the sentiment strips with the 3D Foam Strips to the mini card front.
4. Using the Adhesive Dots Large, secure the buttons to the card front.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy making these.
Connie

Creative Time: 90 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner® Grand Repositionable Dots Refillable Dispenser
Creative Photo Corners in Black
Crafty Foam Tape 108′
3D Foam Strips
Adhesive Dots Large

Other: Stamps: Carabelle Studio, Darkroom Door, Technique Junkies; Ink: Ranger Ink; Buttons: Buttons Galore & More; Stamping Platform: My Sweet Petunia (MISTI); Twine

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Botanical Home Card

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Yvonne van de Grijp

Hi everyone, Yvonne here. Today I am sharing a dimensional Botanical Home Card that is fairly easy to make, it’s also suitable for beginner cardmakers. This card is all bout layering and adding dimension. I would love to share how I made my card. Wanna join me?

Botanical Home Card by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Botanical Home Card Background

To create a background for the Botanical Home Card, I stamped dotted lines onto a piece of soft grey cardstock using light grey ink. Then stamp horizontal lines on top using dark grey ink.

Creating a Scenery

First I fussy cut out a window from patterned cardstock using scissors and a craft knife. Adhere to the stamped card panel using 3D Foam Squares White Mix.

This is the base for decorating the Botanical Home Card. Next, cut botanical elements from patterned cardstock and adhere them to the window frame using a combination of 3D Foam Squares White Mix and Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix. By using various thicknesses, you add extra depth to the card. Then tuck a twig behind the adhered elements. Trim the top card panel to the desired size.

Create the Card Base

First, adhere the top card panel of the Botanical Card onto a pink card panel. Then place on a white card base using the E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser.

The Sentiment

For the finishing touch, stamp the sentiment and a word onto white cardstock with black ink. Secure on the Botanical Home Card with 3D Foam Squares White Mix. Voilá! the Botanical Card is ready. It’s so easy to create a beautiful card!

Wishing you happy crafting,
Yvonne van de Grijp

Creative Time: 60 minutes

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Squares White Mix

Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix

Other

Stamps: Katzelkraft Stamps (Whatchamacallit, Spiral Borders); Patterned Papers: Mintay Papers (Flora Book 5, Window Book); White, Soft Grey, and Pink Cardstock; Twig; Soft Grey, Dark Grey, and Black Ink; Acrylic Block; Scissors; Craft Knife; Paper Trimmer

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Cute Kitty Tag Card

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Judy Hayes

Hi, Judy here today! I’ve put together a Cute Kitty Tag Card with papers, a dimensional sticker from Doodlebug Design, and assembled with Scrapbook Adhesives products. It’s so easy that it is purrfect for a beginner card maker!

Cute Kitty Tag Card by Judy Hayes for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Layers for the Kitty Tag Card

First, cut a piece of 6.5 x 9-inch white cardstock, and score in half to fold into a 4.5 x 6.5-inch side fold card base.

Cut a 4.375 x 6.375-inch piece from the brown with dots, and hearts patterned paper.

From a piece of white cardstock, cut it to a 3 x 5-inch layer.

Use the pink hearts patterned paper, and cut a piece to 2.875 x 4.875 inches.

Take a piece of plaid patterned paper and cut it to 2.375 x 4.375 inches.

Assemble Card Base

Use E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser to apply adhesive to the back of the brown with dots, and hearts patterned paper, and secure it to the card front.

Attach the pink hearts patterned paper to the white cardstock layer using the E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser. With the same adhesive, adhere the plaid patterned paper on top of that matted layer, and then place the layered panel to the card front.

Creat the Cute Kitty Tag

Fussy cut a tag from a patterned paper from the collection. Use it as a guide to cut another tag shape from a scrap of white cardstock. Trim off the sentiment. Apply the E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser to the back of the top portion of the tag and attach it to the white tag.

Apply a small amount of the E-Z Dots® Repositionable Refillable Dispenser to the back of the sentiment, and place it on the white tag as it was before cutting apart. Then use the E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser to apply adhesive to the bottom piece from the cut tag and place it below the greeting. Remove the greeting piece. Punch a hole at the top of the tag.

Embellish Tag

Cut a mat for the greeting from white cardstock. Apply the E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser to the back of the greeting, and secure it to the white mat.

Cut a piece of Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft. to fit the greeting, fasten it to the back, peel the liner, and place it on the tag over the space where the greeting was cut from the tag.

Place the Doodle-Pops cardstock sticker over the image on the tag and press firmly to secure.

Cut six strands of baker’s twine, and thread them through the hole in the tag. Gather twine together near the tag and tie another piece of twine around the twine, knot, and tie a bow. Trim twine ends.

Attach the Tag to the Card

Cut pieces of Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft. to fit the back of the tag and press in place. Peel liners from the foam tape and fasten the tag on the card.

Peel hearts that came with the Doodle-Pops sticker and press them in place with the greeting. Done!

Thanks for Visiting!
Judy Hayes

Creative Time: 20 mins
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser

E-Z Dots® Repositionable Refillable Dispenser

Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft.

Other: Papers, Stickers + Ephemera: Doodlebug Design Inc. (Pretty Kitty Collection); White Cardstock; Bakers Twine

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Hello Slimline Shaker Card

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Tracy McLennon

Hello crafty friends! Tracy here, and today I have a fun little Hello Slimline Shaker Card to share. Here are all of the crafty details.

Hello Slimline Shaker Card by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Building the Hello Slimline Card Front

After creating some layouts with this collection, I was left with a few pretty bits and pieces and decided to create a Hello Slimline Shaker Card with those leftovers. These three mini frames inspired me to use them as a focal point. Cut acetate pieces and grey cardstock pieces to fit behind each. Using Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/8in, adhere the acetate to the back of each frame.

Create the Hello Slimline Shaker Card base from 8.5×7 white cardstock and fold it in half. Cut a piece of 8.25×3.25 patterned paper and adhere it to the card front using the Double-Sided Tape Runner Petite Dots Permanent.

Add 3D Foam Strips around the window of each mini frame. This is when you can choose and add your shaker bits. Next, attach the grey cardstock shaker bases, and secure your shakers for the Hello Slimline Shaker Card.

I decided to add another strip of patterned paper to the bottom of the card front. Then attach the shaker frames to the card with the E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser.

The final touch was to add a couple of die-cuts. The sentiment and the butterfly piece were added to the Slimline Shaker Card using Thin 3D Foam Strips Black Mix.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tracy

Creative Time: 45 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser
3D Foam Strips
Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix

HomeHobby™ by 3L
Double-Sided Tape Runner Petite Dots Permanent
Double-Sided Tape Runner Refill Petite Dots Permanent
Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/8in

Other: Cardstock – White, Grey; Vicki Boutin Discover and Create Collection; Picket Fence – Sequins; Beads; Acetate

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Season of Happiness Scrapbook Layout

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Erica Thompson

Hi, Erica here today! I am so excited to share my first project for the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L design team member! Today I have a Season of Happiness Scrapbook Layout to share with you.

Season of Happiness Scrapbook Layout by Erica Thompson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Working on the Cut File for the Season of Happiness Scrapbook Layout

I started by backing the cut file with 6×6 holiday-themed patterned papers. This process does take some time but the result is so worth it! It’s great that I can showcase so many different colors and patterns on one layout. To adhere the patterned papers to the cut file, I used the Dual Tip Glue Pen.

Once covered, I added the Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft all over its back. This gives it some height and pops up off the layout. The Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft is my favorite foam tape to use with cut files because it is the perfect thickness to give just a little bit of dimension to my layouts.

Create the Layout Base

Next, I trim down a piece of white textured cardstock to 11.50×11.50 and use the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser to adhere it to one of the 12×12 patterned papers.

Mat my photo onto some pink polka dot patterned papers using the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser. Then apply the 3D Foam Creative Sheets Medium White on the back of a piece of red patterned paper. I love to cut these up (they come in 6×12 sheets) to pop up my photos. I can cut the perfect size for my 4×4 photo and it covers the entire back of the photo.

Adding the Finishing Touches

Creating layered embellishment clusters with die cuts and stickers and Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft. I double up the foam adhesive behind the reindeer to start the cluster to the right of my photo. I can tuck other embellishments behind this die cut to help create a fun and dimensional cluster. To finish off the layout, I add some enamel dots.

I hope you are inspired by my holiday layout! You can check out my process video over on my YouTube channel HERE!

Thanks for Visiting!
Erica Thompson

Creative Time: 60 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Creative Sheets Medium White Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft.

HomeHobby™ by 3L

Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other: Papers, Stickers + Ephemera: Rosie’s Studio (Very Merry Collection)

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Circle Shaker Tri-Fold Card

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Emily Moore

Hi crafty friend! Emily here today! I’m so excited to be a new designer for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. Today, I am going to share a fun take on a tri-fold or gatefold card with a circle shaker. One of the hardest parts of creating a shaker, in my opinion, is making sure the foam tape around the edge is all sealed so nothing spills out. These 3D Foam Circles Frames come in rings so all you have to do is make the correct size frame and bam! It’s that simple!

Circle Shaker Tri-Fold Card by Emily Moore for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Creating the Circle Shaker Element

To create your shaker, you will need a base, some pretty sequins (of course), acetate, foam adhesive, and a frame. With the 3D Foam Circles, the foam adhesive is done! Nest two circle dies to create a ring and die-cut with patterned paper for the frame. With the larger circle die and a piece of acetate, I cut a circle for the window and adhered it to the frame with the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.

Cut another large circle for the background and stamp the sentiment. I chose this sentiment because it felt right heading into the new year! Next, grab the lovely assortment of sequins, these have stars in them, and knew I wanted to use them for my shaker element and had just the right paper to go with it.

Place the sequins on the base, make sure not to put too many! Then carefully assemble the shaker element!

Creating the Tri-Fold Card Base

My next step was to create my card! Using this fun 8.5 x 5.5-inch star patterned paper, I scored my paper at 2 1/8 inch and 6 3/8 inch with the 8.5-inch side facing up. For the inside of my card. I cut the A2 Liner Die as a mat to write or stamp on it, and it gives a finishing touch.

Adding a Surprise Fold

I cut out another piece of patterned paper in the A2 Liner Die, and then scored it at 3/8 inches just at the top. This creates a tab so I can add it over the top of the inside of my card. Secure it with some Extreme Double Sided Tape 1/4 in. This surprise fold covers where your sentiments would be written, and creates another design element!

Embellish the Suprise Fold

For interest and dimension, I placed a cute ephemera piece with 3D Foam Squares! Inside the top half of the flap, I added a space to insert a gift card. Create a holder with the Gift Card Holder Die and patterned paper. Here, I cut out a strip of the patterned paper (it has a row of suns on it – so cute!). Add the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser on each side of the strip to create a holder for the gift card holder to slip into and out of.

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside with Foil

Time to decorate! Did you know Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L has different shaped tape runners? I had to use the E-Z Runner® Stars Refillable Dispenser! They also offer beautiful foils, here I am using the purple foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors to match my card. Apply the stars on the inside bottom base of my card for a little touch of shine! Simply roll your tape like usual, place the foil onto the adhesive stars (or whatever shape you have) color side facing you, and rub the foil to transfer the color. Peel off, and it’s like magic! Such a beautiful and simple trick to add some shine and different embellishments to your cardmaking.

Assemble the Card

Time to add my shaker onto the base of the front of my card! Make sure you add the adhesive on only ONE SIDE of the back of your shaker element. This adds such a fun touch to your card! Finish this off by adhering more of those star sequins and the front of my card base, as well as some stickers and other ephemera to the rest of my card.

That’s it! This was such a fun card to make, with a lot of different elements! Have you ever made a tri-fold card before? Have you ever done it with a shaker element? You should try it!

Thanks for Visiting!
Emily Moore

Creative Time: 35 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser, Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors, 3D Foam Circle Frames White, 3D Foam Squares White Mix, E-Z Runner® Stars Refillable Dispenser

HomeHobby™ by 3L
Dual Tip Glue Pen, Extreme Double Sided Tape 1/4 in

Other: A2 Card Base Paper Pack, Birthday Sentiment Stamp Set, Card Sentiments Dies, Gift Card Holder Die (Emily Moore Designs) Papers, Stickers + Ephemera: Cocoa Vanilla (Happy Days Collection); Circle Dies: Catherine Pooler Designs; Ink: Catherine Pooler Ink (Pixie Dust); Buttons Galore Sequins

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