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Birthday Celebration Layout

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Christine Meyer

I do a lot of Birthday Scrapbook Layouts, somewhere around 5-10 a year! With four kids, the layouts pile up! I am therefore always looking for ways to keep it fresh and change things up! Wearing your Adhesives on the Outside is one way that you can easily change things up. Christine joining you today with a Birthday Celebration Scrapbook Layout where I mix it up in the details!

Birthday Celebration Layout by Christine Meyer for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

With lots of layers and details come lots of adhesives. But I want to focus first on one specific detail! Thin 3D Foam Adhesive Squares are playing a special role on today’s Birthday Celebration layout!

Birthday Celebration Layout by Christine Meyer using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

I added these to the end of the rows of patterned paper. Then I covered them with Embossing Powder, adding both color and texture. Even better, it adds a unique touch to the layout! I try to do this fairly early in the creative process because I don’t want to expose my whole layout to heat for the embossing.

The patterned paper strips on my layout went on easily, using the E-Z Runner Grand always makes this part so smooth!

I created my title with a combination of stickers and patterned paper elements. Each one was either put on flat or popped up with 3D Foam Squares.

The same was also true with my embellishment clusters – lots of dimension added using the 3D Foam Squares.

If you’d like to see a close-up of how this Birthday Celebration layout came together, you can check it out in this process video.

Thanks so much for joining me today!
–Christine

Creative Time: 60 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

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

Other: Kit featuring Carta Bella Paper from The ScrapRoom Kit Club

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Aloha Nodding Pineapple Card

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Teri Anderson

Hi, friends! Like to make interactive cards? Teri here to show you an easy way to make a card with a pineapple that nods. Yup, an Aloha Nodding Pineapple Card! Let’s get started…

Aloha Nodding Pineapple Card by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

This card was easy to make! Let me show you how you can create one like it!

Creating the Card Base and Making the Pineapple Nod

Start with a card base and a piece of patterned paper to fit on it. Flip the patterned paper panel over and apply adhesive along the edge. Line up several photo corners to make a border on one side. Affix the panel onto your card and set it aside.

Stamp and die-cut three pineapples, some flowers and a pair of sunglasses. Color the images in. Adhere two pineapples and flowers to the card. Use the third pineapple to place everything where you want it but don’t glue it down.

Take the pineapple and add several Thin 3D Foam Squares behind it. Do not remove the release paper. Leave it on.

Open your card. Set the pineapple on it. Use a push pin (or piercing tool) to make a hole through the pineapple, foam and card.

Bring a brad through the hole. Your pineapple will then be affixed to the card and be able to nod.

Finishing the Card with a Sentiment and Decorations

Finish your card by adding a sentiment and some sequins. I wanted my sentiment to have a little extra pop so I cut three pieces of cardstock. I stacked and adhered them together.

While I used a pineapple to make my card today, you don’t have to! Simply pick an image that you want to nod. Cute critters and flowers are great alternatives.

I hope you are inspired by today’s card to give this technique a try!

Happy cardmaking,
Teri Anderson

Creative Time: 45 Minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Other
White Cardstock: Neenah Paper; Patterned Papers: Doodlebug Design (Christmas Magic Collection); Stamps and Dies: Lawn Fawn (Aloha and Stinkin’ Cute Stamp Sets and Cutting Dies); Sequins: Pretty Pink Posh; Black Ink Pads: Ranger Ink; Markers: Copic; Brad; Push pin

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Textured Scale Background Love Card

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Tracy McLennon

Hello crafty friends! Tracy here today with a love card full of textured scale background for interest. I’ll share a fun tutorial to share on how I achieved this look.

Textured Scale Background Love Card by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Textured Scale Background Steps

To make your card front, cut a piece of 3.75 x 5-inch white cardstock. Add the first row of Photo Corners Polypropylene Black to the top and bottom of the card front. Continue with the Photo Corners Polypropylene Black offsetting each row. The borders at the top and bottom of the card front are about 6 rows deep to create the scale background.

Trim off the Photo Corners Polypropylene Black excess that is hanging over the card front. Now you have a stunning Textured Scale Background!

Matting the Background

First, let’s create layers for the card front. Cut a mat slightly larger than the white card front with gold cardstock.

In the center of the card front, measure between the textured scale background and cut a piece of black cardstock to fit. Next, cut a slightly smaller white cardstock piece.

Adhere the small layers (black and white pieces) together and the textured scale background to the gold mat using the E-Z Runner Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser.

Add the small layered cardstock piece to the front of the card using Crafty Foam Tape Black.

The Sentiment and Embellishment

Once the puffy sticker sentiment is added to the card. Then I used Adhesive Dots Micro to add the sequins. I used black sequins and black enamel to pick up on the shine of the textured scale background created with the Photo Corners Polypropylene Black.

I hope my Textured Scale Background Card inspires you to use something different in your card making process.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tracy

Creative Time: 45 minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Adhesive Dots Micro
Crafty Foam Tape Black
E-Z Runner Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser
Photo Corners Polypropylene Black

Other: Cardstock (Black, White, Gold); Thickers Puffy Stickers; Spiegelmom Scraps Sequins Mix (Fancy Flight, Lush Greenery); Enamel Accents Black

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Dimensional Every Moment Mixed Media Card

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Connie Mercer

Hi, Connie here with a mixed media card, using Perfect Pearls and the negative 3D foam insert from the 3D Foam Circle White Mix. The slick release paper was also used as a stencil. Let me show you~

Dimensional Every Moment Mixed Media Card by Connie Mercer for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Mixed Media Card Background

Use mixed media paper for my card panel. Apply VersaMark over it. Then use three pigment powder colors and spread them over the inked surface for a tricolor background.
I pulled the release sheet off of a negative 3D Foam Circle White Mix foam sheet. Color the foam sheet with blue pigment powder. Set aside.
Use the release sheet as a stencil and ink with Distress Oxide to create the circles on the card panel. Then place the blue negative foam sheet on the panel and add staples for accents to create your mixed media card background.

Assembling the Card Panel

Adhere the mixed media card front to the card base with the 3D Crafty Foam Tape 108ft.
Double mat the card front with cream and green cardstock. Then adhere that to the folded card with the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser.
Stamped and colored bird images, and sentiment were adhered using 3D Foam Square White Small.
The birdhouse was secured with Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4″ and the post with Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8″.

Place randomly leaf designs using a leaf stencil on the card background. There you have it, my Dimensional Every Moment Mixed Media Card.

Thanks for stopping by!!
Connie Mercer

Creative Time: 60 minutes
Skill Level: intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Crafty Foam Tape 108′
3D Foam Square White Small
3D Foam Circle White Mix
E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser

HomeHobby™ by 3L
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4″
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8″

Other: Pigment Powder: Perfect Pearls; Stamps: Darkroom Door Stamps; Ink: Ranger Ink (Archival Black Ink); Black Acrylic Paint

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You are the Best Diamond Painting Card

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Yvonne van de Grijp

Hi everyone, Yvonne here. Do you like diamond painting and always wonder what to do with the leftover tiny diamond dots? Well, I have the solution for you.

You are the Best Diamond Painting Card by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

With the help of Adhesive Sheets 4×6 inch you can create your own unique diamond painting design cards. I would love to share how I made my card. Shall we get started?

Prep the Card Base

For a base, I used a piece of white cardstock. First, apply a sheet of Adhesive Sheets 4 x 6-inch on top.

To adhere, simply remove the yellow liner and carefully place the Adhesive Sheets 4×6 inch onto the white cardstock.

For a good transfer of adhesive to the cardstock, I used a bone folder to burnish it into the cardstock.

Afterward, trim the cardstock to the size of the Adhesive Sheets 4×6 inch and carefully remove the white liner.

Now your base is prepped for the next step. Make sure you keep your desk clean to avoid any dust adhering to the card panel.

Accenting with 3D Foam Circles

Randomly place some 3D Foam Circles White Mix in both sizes onto the sticky card panel.

Leave the top liner on the 3D Foam Circles White Mix. This is the pattern you will work from.

Diamond Painting

This is where the fun starts! Start by carefully adhering black diamond painting dots around the 3D Foam Circles.

Repeat with various colors of brown and yellow dots. The pattern I made looks a little like flowers, but of course, you can choose your own pattern and dot colors.

To cover the open sticky parts, I sprinkled white glitter over the card panel and gently rubbed the glitter into the adhesive to secure. Then tap off excess glitter.

Designer’s Tip: to remove the glitter from the diamond painting dots I used a soft brush.

Remove the top liner off of the 3D Foam Circles White Mix and place some rhinestones on top.

All these steps so far are known as Wear Your Adhesive On The Outside – bring your adhesives from behind layers to become an element on a project!

Finishing the Card

I always like to add a sentiment to a card. For this card, I printed a sentiment and cut it into a banner shape. To adhere the sentiment, I used 3D Foam Circles White Mix.

And voila, You are the Best Diamond Painting Card is ready! I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and wish you happy crafting.
Yvonne van de Grijp

Creative Time: 60 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

3D Foam Circles White Mix
Adhesive Sheets 4×6 inch

Other
Cardstock (White, Kraft, Dark Brown); Diamond Painting Dots; Rhinestones; White Glitter; Bonefolder; Diamond Painting Pick Up Tool (or Tweezers); Paper Trimmer; Soft Brush; Printed Sentiment

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Good Vibes Scrapbook Layout

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Dana Tatar

Hi friends! Dana here today feeling some good vibes with this heart-warming scrapbook layout I created with photos of my niece and nephew. A little sibling love goes a long way to putting a smile on my face!

Good Vibes Scrapbook Layout by Dana Tatar for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

I created this happy vibes page while the snow was falling outside my window. I’m really looking forward to the warmer days ahead! I used simple adhesive techniques to add dimension to my page design.

Adding Dimension with Adhesive

A quick and easy way to add another layer to projects is to use Creative Photo Corners. All of the Creative Photo Corners are self-adhesive and embossed. Simply slide the photo corner over the edge of the photo and press to secure to paper.

Flair buttons and sequins are two of my favorite embellishments to use on my paper crafts. I know that there is an Adhesive Dot that is the perfect size for attaching these circular embellishments to crafts. I used Mini and Large here, but thin and 3D varieties are also available for less or more height.

Happy Layers with 3D Foam

I found some happy watercolor birds that mimicked the pose of my niece and nephew. After I fussy cut the birds from patterned paper, I used 3D Foam Circles to attach them to the page. The circle shaped adhesive is great for applying right up to the edge of curved designs for support that will not flatten over time.

Thanks for stopping by today!
~Dana Tatar

Creative Time: 45 minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser
Adhesive Dots – Mini, Large
Creative Photo Corners – White
3D Foam Circles White

Other
Alexandra Renke Cardstock and Patterned Paper: Clique International; Family Sticker: Pretty Little Studio; Gold Sequin; Be Happy Flair Button

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Find Joy Card in Two Ways

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Judy Hayes

Hello friends! Today, I’ve put together two different cards by die-cutting letters and using its negative part. I used 3D Foam Creative Sheets Small White to give dimension to the letters plus they have adhesive on the back! Easy to adhere them in place! Let’s create Find Joy Card in two ways!

Find Joy Card in Two Ways by Judy Hayes for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

I used paper from my stash of gel press printed papers for the letters. Any patterned or solid paper can be used. I made the blue paper background paper as well by spraying blue and silver mists on it.

I intentionally cut the paper from which to cut the letters large enough so I could use the negative piece.

Find Joy Card the First Way

Cut a piece of patterned paper to 2.75 x 3 inches and adhere a piece of 3D Foam Creative Sheets Small White cut to the same size on its back.

Align letter dies on top and secure with painter’s tape to die-cut the letters.

Carefully remove letters including center from “O”. The liners may come loose, simply replace them to their position and set them aside.

More Details

Stamp phrase with black ink on tan paper. Heat emboss with clear embossing powder. Trim around the phrase and cut JOY out.

Designer’s Tip: Stamp many of these phrases along with others from the same stamp set to have on hand.

Let’s form the card panel layers. First, form a 3.25 x 5.75-inch card base with tan cardstock. Then cut a mat 3.125 x 5.625 inches from purple cardstock. Lastly, cut a blue card panel that is slightly smaller.

Use the larger squares from the Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix and cut in half to place on the back of phrase pieces.

Adhere all the card panel to the card base with the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser.

To keep the card closed while aligning letters, apply a small amount of E-Z Dots® Repositionable Refillable Dispenser to the inside of the card. It can be removed by simply rubbing the adhesive off.

Use a ruler to align “JOY” letters on the card front. Remove the liner from the back of each letter to attach in place. Adhere the phrase pieces and done!

Find Joy Card in the Second Way

Now to use the negative from the die cut letters for a second card!

Form a 3.25 x 5.75-inch card base from white cardstock. Cut a piece of 3 x 5.5-inch black mat and secure it onto the card base with the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser.

Cut a piece of white cardstock large enough to cover the opening behind letter cutouts in the negative piece. Remove the liner from the negative piece and place white cardstock over letter openings.

Stamp phrase on a piece of black cardstock with Versamark ink and heat emboss with white embossing powder. Trim around the phrase. Cut out “joy”.

Adhere the JOY panel on the card front and place the centerpiece for “O”. Then add the phrase pieces as shown in the photo using the larger squares from Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix cut in half.

TaDa! Two cards from one die cut and no waste! Love it!

I hope you’ve found a bit of inspiration from my cards today!

Thanks for Visiting!
Judy Hayes

Creative Time: 45 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Other
Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko – Versafine Onyx Black, Versamark; Ranger Clear Embossing Powder; Sizzix Tim Holtz Alphanumeric Stretch Upper Dies; Stampers Anonymous Tiny Text; Cardstock: Black, White, Desert Storm, Violet; Gel Press Printed Paper and Sprayed Background paper

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Slimline Love You Card

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Tracy McLennon

Hello crafty friends! Tracy here, and today I have a pretty Slimline Love You Card to share. I think the whole world could use a little more LOVE, so let’s craft and spread some paper crafting love.

Slimline Love You Card by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Slimline Love You Card Steps

Create a white cardstock slimline card base. Adhere the puffy sticker sentiment to a piece of white cardstock and add it to a patterned paper mat using Creative Photo Corners Black.

Then add the matted sentiment to the Valentine using the E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser right in the middle of the card. Using Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix and 3D Foam Squares White Small Size create a border along the top and bottom of the matted sentiment. Using the different thicknesses of foam squares creates a funky textured look.

The pink patterned paper pieces are added to the top and bottom of the Simple DIY Valentine using the E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser.

Then the tiny thin strips of striped patterned paper are added using the E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser.

Thanks so much for stopping by to check my Slimline Love You Card, let’s spread LOVE in the world!
Tracy

Creative Time: 60 minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

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

Other:
Cardstock- White; Pink Paislee Horizon Collection (patterned paper, puffy stickers)

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Always Heart Wreath Layout

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Christine Meyer

Addicted, definitely addicted, to playing with Creative Photo Corners in clever ways. Christine joining you, yet again, with a new way to play with your Creative Photo Corners. Let’s check out my Love themed Always Heart Wreath layout showcasing a heart created from Creative Photo Corners.

Always Heart Wreath Layout by Christine Meyer for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

This technique doesn’t require much from you besides a package of Creative Photo Corners and a heart to trace.

Creative Photo Corner Heart Wreath Layout Technique

I originally planned to do my heart right onto a piece of cardstock. But it occurred to me that it would be beautiful to mimic a wreath look. So with that in mind, I traced a big heart onto my white cardstock. Then I added ephemera and stickers to create a wreath look. I was even able to add some of those bigger flowers that aren’t generally my style! All the ephemera were adhered with my E-Z Runner Grand.

After I had all the flowers down, I pulled the same big heart out and traced my heart onto the flower layers. Then I just followed that to start adding my Creative Photo Corners. You can see that I overlapped them – putting one point right into the start of the next point.

While it would definitely be a neat technique on its own, it’s really a nice complement to the wreath adding such a unique layer!

The final step in my wreath creation was to add some butterflies on top of it. I put those in a visual triangle to help draw the eye to the photographs. Each of those was added using White 3D Foam Circles.

Creative Photo Corner Wreath Layout Process Video

To check out this process up close you can catch the video here:

Christine

Creative Time: 60 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser
Creative Photo Corners – White
3D Foam Circles White

Other
Ephemera, Stickers, Patterned Paper from Simple Stories

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Best of Luck St. Patrick’s Day Card Duo

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Teri Anderson

Hi, friends! Wanting to wish your friends and loved ones a little bit of luck this St. Patrick’s Day? Teri here with a Best of Luck St. Patrick’s Day card that is easy to make!

Best of Luck St. Patrick's Day Card Duo by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

All you need to make a card like this is a St. Patrick’s Day themed stamp set and a few basic crafting supplies.

Stamp + Assemble a Best of Luck Card Scene

Start by stamping, coloring in and die-cutting a few St. Patrick’s Day themed images. Be sure to cut a few extra dies that you don’t stamp on. You’ll see why in a minute.

Stack and adhere together your stamped shapes that you cut the extra die-cuts of. This will give them a little extra pop and create the illusion that you stamped on a chipboard.

Cut a large circle from cardstock. Blend ink onto it. Cut a second circle that’s just a bit smaller from a 3D Foam Creative Sheet. Adhere your stamped images to your inked circle.

Cut a piece of patterned paper to fit on a card. Mount it onto a card. Add two photo corners to it. Stamp a sentiment in the corner.

Affix your circle with your images and foam circle to your card. Wrap twine around your circle. Tie a bow. Use an Adhesive Dot to keep it from moving around. Complete your card with a few sequins or gems.

Slight Change in Style

You can easily switch up this design. One way is to use different images. You can also shake up your design by arranging them differently.

Another idea is to use a different patterned paper or cardstock on your card. I used blue paper rather than a yellow one.

The end result is two different but similar cards! Both are perfect cards to send to friends in honor of St. Patrick’s Day! I hope you are inspired to try your luck in making a card (or two) of your own!

Happy crafting!
Teri Anderson

Creative Time: 60 Minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

HomeHobby™ by 3L

Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other
White Cardstock: Neenah Paper; Patterned Papers: Photo Play Paper Co. (We Can Just Stay Home Collection); Stamps and Dies: Pretty Pink Posh (Best of Luck Stamp Set and Cutting Dies); Dies: Hero Arts (Circles) Sequins: Pretty Pink Posh; Black and Blue Ink Pads: Ranger Ink; Twine: The Twinery; Markers: Copic

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