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Sweet Spring Card Duo

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Tracy McLennon

Hello crafty friends! Tracy here, and today I have a Sweet Spring Card Duo to share. Here are all of the details.

Sweet Spring Card Duo by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Sweet Spring Card – Life is Beautiful

Cut the card layers and choose the major elements of this Sweet Spring Card. The card base is white cardstock. The matting layer is a piece of yellow cardstock and the top layer is a green patterned paper.

Adhere the card layers together with the white card base using a combo of E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser and Creative Photo Corners White.

Add a large die-cut element to the card front using E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser and then add the sentiment strip on top using Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix.

The final touches of this Spring inspired card is to add a few enamel dots, for a little extra shine.

Sweet Spring Card – Love You More

Cut and assemble the card base layers for the second Sweet Spring Card. Again, the card base is white cardstock. The card layers are patterned paper and light pink cardstock. For the focal point, I chose a cluster of a tag, a birdhouse, and a sweet critter to showcase.

Adhere all the layers together using the E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser.

Using a combo of Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix and 3D Foam Squares White Mix, I adhered the cluster pieces. It creates loads of wonderful dimensions on this Sweet Spring Card!

For the final touches, thread and tie a burlap string bow on the tag and enamel dots.

I hope you enjoyed my Sweet Spring Card Duo. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tracy

Creative Time: 40 mins
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser
Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix
3D Foam Squares White Mix
Creative Photo Corners White

Other: Doodlebug Designs Collection; White, Yellow, and Light Pink Cardstock; Burlap String; Enamel Dots

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Get Well Patchwork Card

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Teri Anderson

Hi, everyone! Do you love using patterned paper on your handmade cards? Teri here to show you a fun way to add a little glitz to your next card by using patterned papers with Metallic Transfer Foil! I like to share how with my Get Well Patchwork Card!

Get Well Patchwork Card by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Make the Patchwork Card Panel

Start by cutting a panel of patterned paper to fit on an A2-size (4.25 x 5.5-inch) card. Add a strip of patterned paper to the middle of it. Set the panel aside.

Create the Frames

Take several 3D Foam Frames and adhere them to the patterned paper. The more patterns you use, the better! Use your scissors to cut off the excess.

Apply Premium Double-Sided Tape to the back of your frames. Adhere them to your patterned paper panel. Trim off the excess with your scissors. Mount the patterned paper panel to a card base.

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside with 3D Foam Stars and 3D Foam Frames

Add a few 3D Foam Stars (or some other 3D Foam Shape of your preference) to the card front. Apply foil (pretty side up) to the stars.

Mix things up by taking other colors of foil and applying them to your frames. Be sure to rub firmly when burnishing it to the frames. Don’t worry if you miss a spot! Set the foil on your frame and apply a little more to it.

Add a Sentiment and Sequins

Complete your card by stamping a sentiment on a strip of card. Adhere it to your card with the Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2in. Add a few sprinkles or gems for extra sparkle using Adhesive Dots Micro.

I hope you are inspired by today’s Get Well Patchwork tutorial to make a card with patterned paper and Metallic Transfer Foil.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Creating!

Teri Anderson

Creative Time: 60 minutes

Skill Level: Beginning

Materials needed:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:

3D Foam Frames and 3D Foam Stars

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors and Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors

Adhesive Dots Micro

HomeHobby™ by 3L:

Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2in

Other: Patterned Paper: Graphic 45 (Spring is in the Air Paper Pack); Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Mega Mixed Messages Stamp Set); White Cardstock: Neenah; Sequins: Simon Says Stamp!; Ink: Ranger Ink

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Beautiful Day Card

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Yvonne van de Grijp

Hi everyone, Yvonne here! Today’s Beautiful Day Card is really simple to create so perfectly suitable for beginner card makers too.

Beautiful Day Card by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

This Beautiful Day card is made with patterned paper and the photo corners add a little touch of luxury to it. I would love to share how I made my card.

Beautiful Day Card Base

Cut a green patterned paper panel and mat it on a dark blue card panel using the E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser. Next, secure the layered panel on a white card base using the same adhesive.

Adding Another Layer

For a unique pattern on my Beautiful Day card front, I cut horizontal stripes from patterned paper. Once I had my desired design, I adhered these stripes horizontally onto the card front with the E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser.

Creative Photo Corner Elements

Find a cut-apart paper to choose your sentiment and cut. Mat the sentiment to a dark blue panel using the E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser. For a subtle touch of elegance, I placed a Creative Photo Corners Gold on each corner of the matted sentiment. Then adhered it on the card front. Since the Creative Photo Corners Gold is self-adhesive on the back, you don’t need to add any more adhesive.

And Voilá, the Beautiful Day Card is ready! I hope you enjoyed this simple tutorial and wish you happy crafting!

Yvonne van de Grijp

Creative Time: 30 minutes

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials needed:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:

E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser

Creative Photo Corners Gold

Other: Patterned Paper: Graphic45 (Spring is in the Air Collection); White and Dark Blue Cardstock; Paper Trimmer; Scissors

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Everyday Moments Layout

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Ali Skifton

Hi, Ali (FunAdventuresWithAli) here today! I am sharing an Everday Moments Layout with colorful and bold elements. I just got back from Create and Inspire in Canada, where a few people asked me about my adhesive gun. I’m always excited to share my favorite adhesive with fellow crafters! I let them give it a try, and before I knew it, they were off to grab their own E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser!

Everyday Moments Layout by Ali Skifton for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Everyday Moments Back Story

For this layout, I used Miss Kate’s beautiful new collection and adhered all the patterned paper squares using my trusty E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser. The papers were absolutely perfect for capturing this special photo of my lovely mom holding the flower bouquet she received on Mother’s Day.

Everyday Moments Details

To add dimension, I used a combination of 3D Foam Squares White Mix and Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft to secure the photo, die-cut flowers, title, and that adorable little chirping bird.

I even popped a foam square behind the Scrappin Happy Studio flair that says “Sweet!” for a little extra touch.

Thanks so much for joining me today! Wishing everyone a happy and love-filled Mother’s Day…and don’t forget to document her special day like I did with my Everyday Moments Page!

Ali Skifton (FunAdventuresWithAli)

Creative Time: 60 mins
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft.

E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Squares White Mix

Other: Miss Kate Cuttables, Scrappin Happy Studio, Doodlebug Design

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More Wonder Travel Layout

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Margie Higuchi

Travel season is around the corner with summer months coming! I’ve got a More Wonder Travel Layout using only patterned papers and its coordinating elements to achieve a simple. With the Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique, it gives enough shiny accent featuring the Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft. Hi, Margie here, and let me show you my process 🙂

More Wonder Travel Layout by Margie Higuchi for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

More Wonder Layers

The layout foundation was a matted 11 x 11-inch slate page. Next, I cut three 4 x 9-inch patterned papers and lastly, a strip of 11 x 1.5-inch patterned paper. Ink all of the edges for a finished look with Scorched Timber ink and a blending tool.

More Wander Travel Layout by Margie Higuchi for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Layout Design

Mat the two larger patterned paper squares, a border, and three patterned paper pieces with the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.

Clusters

The three clusters on the page were created with a combination of the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser, 3D Foam Creative Sheets Small White (cut into small pieces for a custom fit), and Adhesive Lines.

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside with Crafty Power Tape

For a shiny accent, I wanted to create a foiled border featuring Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft. and Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors. Place a piece of the Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft. on top of the patterned paper border. Remove the top liner and apply a piece of matte brown foil (color side facing you) to rub the color into the tape. Peel off to reveal the foiled border!

Paragraph

The Title

Slightly tuck the title ephemera into the leafy cluster and on top of the foiled border to pop up using a cut piece of 3D Foam Creative Sheets Small White.

Final Touches on the More Wonder Layout

Double-mat the photo with the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser, and center the photo on top of the three pieces of patterned paper on the layout. Lastly, add the last of the three clusters.

Do you have travel photos? I hope you are inspired by my More Wonder Travel Layout and document your photos…or just one to get you started!

Thanks for stopping by!
Margie Higuchi

Creative Time: 30 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft.

3D Foam Creative Sheets Small White

Adhesive Lines

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors

Other: Patterned Papers + Ephemera: Arden Creative Studio (Hidden Creek Collection); Ink: Ranger Ink (Distress Oxide in Scorched Timber); Ink Blending Tool; Green Cardstock

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Best Day Oval Floral Card

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Judy Hayes

Hi, Judy here today! Spring flowers and an upcoming Mother’s Day inspired me to make this pretty Best Day Oval Floral Card. I used watercolor flowers and three of them popped up with Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix as well as the verse.

Best Day Oval Floral Card by Judy Hayes for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Prepare the Best Day Oval Card Pieces

To form the card base, I used a piece of 10 x 7-inch white cardstock, scored it half, and folded to a 5 x 7-inch base. For one of the layers, a piece of 5 x 7-inch white cardstock was embossed with an embossing folder and die-cutting machine. Lastly, trim it to 4.5 x 6.375 inches. For the mat, I trimmed a piece of 4.75 x 6.625-inch aquamarine cardstock. To frame the focal point, I die-cut an oval with aquamarine cardstock to 4.25 x 5.625 inches.

Assemble the Card Base Layers

Apply the E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser to the back of the embossed panel and fasten to the aquamarine cardstock mat. Then using the same adhesive, secure the matted panel to the card base.

Stamp & Watercolor Flowers

On a piece of 4.5 x 5.75-inch watercolor paper, stamp a floral design with Versafine Black Onyx on the smooth side. I used a stamp platform. Next, stamp three of the largest flowers on a piece of watercolor paper. Heat set the ink. Paint the flowers with watercolors. Allow to dry or use a heating tool for a quick dry.

Designer’s Tip: Place the colored image back in the stamp platform and stamp again for a crisp design outline.

Die-cut the watercolor paper into a 3.75 x 5-inch oval, and stamp the verse in the open area of the oval. Note that the stamped verse is used only as a placeholder for now. Then fussy-cut the three separate flowers.

Mat the Ovals

Mat the aquamarine oval with the watercolor oval using the E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser, and with the same adhesive, secure the card front.

Add the Flowers

Place Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix on the back of the three flowers, and adhere over the matching flowers on the oval.

The Finishing Touches

Stamp the verse with Versafine Black Onyx ink on a piece of white cardstock. Cover it with clear embossing powder, and heat to emboss. Next, cut around the verse. Adhere it with Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix to fasten to the top of the oval over the stamped verse (the placeholder).

Tie a bow with white seam binding. Secure it with an Adhesive Dots Medium at the top of the white oval.

Thanks for visiting!
Judy Hayes

Creative Time: 35 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser

Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix

Adhesive Dots Medium

Other: Craft Dies + Stamp: Spellbinders Paper Arts (Stylish Oval Birthday Wishes Stamp Set and Classic Oval Dies); Ink: Tsukineko (Versafine Onyx Black); Embossing Powder + Watercolor Paper: Ranger (Clear Embossing Power + Distress Watercolor Paper); Watercolors: Prima (Classic Colors); White Seam Binding; White + Sage Green Cardstock

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Razzle Dazzle Thank You Card

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Jennifer Ingle

Hi, Jingle here today with a Razzle Dazzle Thank You Card that is all about the…well, razzle dazzle! That’s right, folks! We are pulling out the shimmering foils AND the glitter!

Razzle Dazzle Thank You Card by Jennifer Ingle for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Today I am going to show you how to use some of the fun products offered by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L to create this super sparkly design. Let’s get started!

Razzle Dazzle Thank You Card Ink Background

Cover the panel with three ink colors (I used three shades of purple) with an ink blending tool. Next, flick water over the panel to add visual texture. This works well with the Distress Inks or Distress Oxides…or many other dye inks. Set aside to work on the circles.

Circle Elements

Die-cut various sizes of circles in a combination of 3D Foam Creative Sheets Small White and Adhesive Sheets 4 x 6in. By using both, you get varied dimensions, adding even more interest to this fun design.

Adhere the circles to your card, being sure to leave the backing on each one, as those will be removed as we add the different mediums.

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside with Foils and Glitter

Remove the top liner on some of the circle shapes. Choose foil colors from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Holographic Colors and Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors. Place the foil color side facing you over the exposed adhesive and rub the foil to transfer the color to the circles. Reapply the foil in missed areas. You can do this on both the flat adhesive sheets and the raised foam circles.

Next, add white/clear shimmer and silver glitter to the rest of the circles. Do this one by one to avoid cross-contamination while you are working.

Assemble the Razzle Dazzle Thank You Card

Once you are happy with your design, mat it to a black panel using Crafty Foam Tape Black 54ft. This will add just a bit of lift to the panel.

Add the Sentiment and Card Base

Secure your sentiment using the E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine Adhesive Dispenser. I find that this adhesive works really well for sentiments because it handles the intricate letters better. Finally, adhere your card front to a card base using the E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser!

I hope you have enjoyed this fun bit of sparkle and shine. I can’t wait to see the cards you create!

Thanks for stopping by!
Jennifer Ingle (aka Jingle)

Creative Time: 30 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser, E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine Adhesive Dispenser (aka Vellum Runner), 3D Foam Creative Sheets Small White, Crafty Foam Tape Black 54ft., Adhesive Sheets 4 x 6in., Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Holographic Colors, Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors,

Other: Ink: Ranger Ink (Distress Oxide in Seedless Preserves, Wilted Violet, and Dusty Concord); Craft Dies: Circle Dies (Waffle Flower Crafts); Thank You Dies; Ink Blending Tool; Black and White Cardstock; Glitter

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Thoughtful Floral Card Trio

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Teri Anderson

Hi, everyone! Ever need to make several cards but are short on time? Teri here to share with you how to quickly produce a trio of cards with the help of a few different Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L products.

Thoughtful Floral Card Trio by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Thoughtful Floral Card Trio Card Bases

Start by cutting three card bases from white cardstock. Add a panel of patterned paper to each of them. I made just three cards today but you can make more. Just make sure you prepare enough pieces for all the cards you want to make before you get started.

Card Trio Layers

Cut several pieces of patterned paper that are all about 2 3/4″ wide to decorate your card with. Take two of your paper pieces and add a Creative Photo Corner to them. Apply strips of Premium Double-Sided Tape to the back of each panel, slightly overlapping the photo corner. Place your patterned paper panels on your cards. Add one more strip of patterned paper after that.

Take a small piece of Premium Double-Sided Tape and place a tiny strip onto each card. Take some metallic thread and randomly apply it to the cards.

Make Sentiment Strips

Stamp sentiments on strips of cardstock. Use Crafty Foam Tape on the back of each one. Place the sentiment strips onto your cards.

Embellish the Card Front

Complete your cards by adding a large sequin to each one. I usually place Adhesive Dots onto my cards and then set embellishments onto them. Since I used larger sequins on today’s cards, I simply set the sequins on dots and then put them on the cards, right where I wanted them.

You could easily step these cards up by adding more embellishments or 3D Foam Shapes to them. Another option would be to use different patterned papers on each card and just keeping the same design scheme.

I hope you are inspired by today’s post to mass produce a few quick Thoughtful Floral Card Trio of your own!

Happy Creating!

Teri Anderson

Creative Time: 45 minutes

Skill Level: Beginning

Materials needed:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:

Creative Photo Corners Black

Adhesive Dots Medium Ultra Thin

Crafty Foam Tape White

HomeHobby™ by 3L:

Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2in

Other: Patterned Paper: Graphic 45 (Spring is in the Air Paper Pack); Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Mega Mixed Messages Stamp Set); White Cardstock: Neenah; Sequins: Simon Says Stamp!; Gold Thread: Kreinik

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Lovely Day Spring Layout

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Tracy McLennon

Hello crafty friends! Tracy here and today I have a bright and pretty little Lovely Day Spring Layout to share with just the perfect amount of shine. Here are all of the details.

Lovely Day Spring Layout by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Lovely Day Layout Foundation

Mat background cardstock layers so there’s an inch border all around and secure with the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser. Also, cut a white cardstock mat for the 4 x 6-inch photo and adhere with the same adhesive.

Design the Layout

Cut strips of patterned paper and use cardstock sticker borders for the background. Adhere them to the background using the E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser.

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside with Extreme Double-Sided Tape

Using Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8in, add strips between each strip of patterned paper on the background of the Lovely Day Spring Layout. Add a different color of Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors between each strip of patterned paper. Simply remove the liner and place the foil color side facing you over the exposed adhesive. Rub the foil to transfer the color and that’s it!

Picture Placement

Adhere the 4 x 6-inch patterned card to the layout using the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser. Then add the matted photo to the background using Crafty Foam Tape Black for interest and dimension.

Lovely Day Embellishment

The next step is to choose the bits and pieces to be added around the layout. I added the die-cut pieces using 3D Foam Squares White Small Size for a bit of extra dimension to this Lovely Day Spring Layout.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tracy

Creative Time: 45 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser
Crafty Foam Tape Black
3D Foam Squares White Small Size
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8in by HomeHobby™ by 3L
Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser

Other: Doodlebug Collection; White and Pink Cardstock

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Celebrate Easter Layout

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Ali Skifton

Happy Easter! It is Ali (FunAdventuresWithAli) here today! I’m excited to share a special Celebrate Easter Layout with you! Featuring the E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser, I tacked down all these beautiful spring-themed papers and elements.

Celebrate Easter Layout by Ali Skifton for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Celebrate Easter Back Story and Foundation

My friend, Sheri, and I took a trip to Krispy Kreme to check out some sweet Easter-themed treats. So why not document these fun donuts? Start with four different patterned papers, and cut them to the desired shape and size. Secure them down with the E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser. The tape dispenser makes creating go super fast, and I absolutely love how lightweight and easy it is to hold while crafting.

Elements Details

After matting my photos with tones of orange cardstock, I popped them up on the page with the Crafty Foam Tape White 108ft. Next, I placed several squares from the 3D Foam Squares White Mix to pop up all those adorable bunny and chick stickers on my page. Lastly, I added some dimension to my title.