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College Visit Scrapbook Layout

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Christine Meyer

Hi there Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Fans! Christine Meyer joining you today with a grown boy layout – a college visit. To really make it awesome I did a technique showcasing the E-Z Squares® Refillable Dispenser to create a unique background!

College Visit Scrapbook Layout by Christine Meyer For Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Sometimes you have great products but you just want to make a fun background. Have you ever thought about ways to make a background using adhesives? Although I have done it several times (including earlier this month) – I’ve never done one with the E-Z Squares® but they were the perfect product to Wear Your Adhesive Outside!

E-Z Squares Background

To create this background, I just ran the E-Z Squares® Refillable Dispenser up and down the page creating angled lines of varying heights. Then I added embossing powder, heated it up, and voila! A super easy background that didn’t require any special tricks or time to create!

Other Adhesives on this Layout

With a bold background on this college visit layout, I knew I wasn’t going to need to add a lot! Crafty Foam Tape, 3D Foam Squares, and of course the E-Z Runner® Grand all combine to create layers of fun!

Here you can see how the layers came together to create a final bold and colorful topping to this fun background.

College Visit Layout Process Video

You can check out the entire process for this layout and made this background in the video below. And, spoiler alert, if you like the idea but want it less bold, you’ll get a sneak peek into my layout that will be coming up here next! I’ll be doing the same technique but with a more subtle feel!

Creative Time: 60 Minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
3D Foam Squares White Small Size
E-Z Squares® Refillable Dispenser
Crafty Foam Tape 108ft
E-Z Runner® Grand Dispenser

Other
Patterned Papers: Simple Stories (Bro & Co Collection); Embossing Powder: Wow! Embossing Powder; Heating Tool

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Halloween Nugget Treat Holders

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Guest Blogger

Hello! Sheri here, and today I have an adorable easy Halloween Nugget Treat Holder tutorial. These would make great little gifts for the office too. Halloween isn’t just for kids, right? Let me share how I created these!

Halloween Nugget Treat Holders by Sheri Holt for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Halloween Nugget Treat Holder Steps

For each treat holder, you will need to cut a piece of 3” x 6” patterned cardstock for the base. Cut two strips of 1” x 3” cardstock to wrap your nuggets. FYI, one 12 x 12″ sheet of cardstock will make six treat holders.

With the 3 x 6-inch patterned cardstock base, score 2 1/2” and 3 1/3” on the long (6″) side. Fold to create a flat base. Round the corners and punched a hole for the ribbon.

Designer’s Tip: Make the ribbon opening fun with a shaped hole puncher or even staple the ribbon to the holder to close it.

Wrap the 1″ x 3″ strip of patterned paper around each nugget. Seal the end with an Adhesive Line. I think they are my new favorite thing! These Adhesive Lines are the perfect size to fit the 1” wide strip. Also, the lines can be used to hold the candies in place on the base of the holder.

Lastly, attach a sentiment, ribbon, and your favorite character on the front with 3D Foam Squares for a fun dimension.

This project couldn’t be any easier – just add fun two-sided patterned papers like this Halloween collection!

Thanks for stopping by to check out my Nugget Treat Holders for Halloween!
Sheri Holt

Creative Time: 20 minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
3D Foam Squares White Mix
Adhesive Lines

Other
Patterned Paper and Clear Stamp: Photo Play Paper (Gnome for the Holidays Halloween Collection); Banner Die: Avery Elle (Dotted Die Banner); Black Ink: Tsukineko (Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black); Ribbon; Chocolate Nuggets Candy

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Layered Butterflies Friendship Cards

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Teri Anderson

Hi, everyone! How about adding pretty layered butterflies to your handmade cards? Teri here, and I’m going to show you a fun way to do just that with a twist!

These butterflies can be made quickly with just a few basic paper crafting supplies, and they look awesome when added to cards. Let’s get started!

Layered Butterflies Friendship Cards by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Layered Butterflies Basics

Start by cutting a piece of foam from a 3D Foam Creative Sheets Medium White. Cover it with lightweight cardstock.

Then die-cut some butterflies from it. Any solid butterfly die will work!

Designer’s Note: Use a little Washi tape to hold the die in place while you cut so it doesn’t shift around if you need to run it through your machine more than once.

You’ll also want to cut some butterflies from vellum.

Assembling the Butterflies

Place an Adhesive Line in the middle of each foam butterfly. Center a vellum butterfly on top. You can keep the vellum flat or you can curl the edges with your fingers.

For the butterfly center, wrap twine or jute around the middle. Tie a knot at the top. Snip off the ends of the twine with your scissors. If you leave a little twine at the ends, it will make the butterflies look like they have antennae!

Simply remove the backing paper and adhere them to your cards! It adds a sweet dimensional element that your friends will love.

Layered Butterflies with Sequins

You are not limited to using twine to decorate your butterflies!

Rather than twine, I used Adhesive Lines on these butterflies for my second card before placing a line of sequins onto it.

The sequins add a hint of glitz to the card if I do say so! Not a fan of sequins? Trying using gems or beads instead!

Bonus: Creating Backgrounds for the Layered Butterflies Cards

One more tip I wanted to give you! Notice the backgrounds on both cards? Take a stencil and ink to create them!

To keep the stencil from shifting while applying ink, I rolled E-Z Dots® Repositionable adhesive to it. This helps hold it in place without damaging the cardstock as I sponged ink through the stencil design!

Thank you for checking out today’s tutorial. I hope you might try making a few layered butterflies of your own! Let me know if you do!

Happy crafting,
Teri Anderson

Creative Time: 60 Minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Other
White Cardstock: Neenah Paper; Vellum: Neenah Paper; Stencil: My Favorite Things; Red, Orange, Yellow, Green Ink Pads: My Favorite Things; Black Ink Pad: Ranger Ink; Dies: Echo Park Paper (Butterfly), My Favorite Things (Rectangle); Stamps: Pretty Pink Posh (Encouraging Greetings Stamp Set); Sequins: Pretty Pink Posh; Black Ink Pad: Ranger Ink; Twine: The Twinery

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You Rock Foam Circle Layout

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Tracy McLennon

Hello scrapbooking friends, Tracy here. Today, I have a fun Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique with a pretty foam circle layout. Accented with foil, it really makes the page shine! Let me show you all of the details.

You Rock Foam Circle Layout by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Create a Foam Circle Layout Design

Center white cardstock over a patterned paper using the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser.

Cut a large circle from patterned paper and attach it to the middle of the layout with the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser.

Mat the cropped photo in white cardstock and place toward the bottom right of the circle with 3D Foam Squares White Mix.

Add the title stickers, one directly onto the circle, and lift the other with 3D Foam Squares White Mix.

Foam Circle Design

Start the Foam Circle by adding the large 3D Foam Circles White Mix, all around the center patterned circle.

Next, place the smaller 3D Foam Circles in between the large ones.

For a sunburst-inspired look, I added the small 3D Foam Circles out from the large circles.

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside

Remove the backing from the first row of small 3D Foam Circles. Then place a piece of purple foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Variety Colors over the circle with the color side facing you, and gently rub with your fingertip to transfer the color.

Remove the backing from the large 3D Foam Circles and add teal foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Variety Colors, repeating the above steps.

There was still more space in my circle design so I decided to add more small 3D Foam Circles. Those additions were foiled in the blue foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Variety Colors.

The remaining 3D Foam Circles were foiled in the purple foil from the same foil set.

Adding Embellishments

Finally, I added triangles in the corners of the white cardstock to anchor the page. Then placed some simple embellishments around the matted photo using a combination of 3D Foam Squares White Mix and Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tracy McLennon

Creative Time: 60 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix
3D Foam Squares White Mix
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser
3D Foam Circles White Mix
Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Variety Colors

Other
Pink Paislee- Bloom Street Collection (patterned paper, cardstock stickers, die cuts), Thickers Words, Yellow Burlap String, Cardstock- White

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Make a Wish Photo Card

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Connie Mercer

Hi, Connie here with a Make a Wish Photo Card to commemorate not only a special birthday but also today is World Photo Day! Adding a photo to a card is an extra fun way to make it personal. I used the Creative Photo Corners Black to achieve this. Such a great look!!

Make a Wish Photo Card by Connie Mercer for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Make A Wish Card Instructions

Double mat a card panel with white cardstock, and patterned paper with the E-Z Runner Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.
Mat the picture on white cardstock using the E-Z Runner Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.
Place a Creative Photo Corners Black to each corner of the matted picture (measures 3 x 3.5-inch).
Add 3D Foam Squares White Small Size to the back of the flag style die cut.

Use the E-Z Runner Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser to adhere a piece of white cardstock to cover the inside of the card. With another piece of white cardstock, stamp a Happy Birthday sentiment on it.

Double mat the sentiment panel with blue cardstock, and center to the inside of the card with the E-Z Runner Grand Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser. Lift the stickers with the 3D Foam Circles White Mix.

Here are some closer looks at the Make a Wish Photo Card. Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer

Creative Time: 30 Minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser
E-Z Runner Grand Permanent Strips Refill
Creative Photo Corners Black
3D Foam Squares White Small Size
3D Foam Circles White Mix

Other
Patterned Papers, Stickers, Stamps, and Embellishments: PhotoPlay Paper (Confetti Collection); Blue and White Cardstock

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Doggone Cute Birthday Card

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Yvonne van de Grijp

Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a doggone cute dimensional birthday card. Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Products are the best to add that little bit of extra dimension to your card.

Doggone Cute Birthday Card by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

I know it may look a bit complicated, but even a beginning card maker can create this card! Let me show you how I made it.

Doggone Cute Grass Layers

Die-cut several grass borders from two shades of green cardstock. Then ink the edges of the grass with green ink. Simply rub the ink over the edges directly from the ink and let dry to prevent staining.

Place Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix to the back of the grass borders but leave the liners on. Determine your layout design first before removing the liners. Start adhering the bottom layer to a piece of soft blue card panel, then the middle layer, and finally, the top layer.

Create the Card Base

Create a top-folding card with white cardstock that is slightly larger than the card panel you have just created. Then adhere the grass card panel onto the card base with the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.

Make the Clouds

Die-cut and emboss several clouds from white cardstock. For a dimensional sky, I used a combination of 3D Foam Squares White Mix and Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix. This way the clouds look more realistic. For some extra fun, let the clouds overlap the top (blue) layer a bit.

Those Doggone Cute Doggies

First, fussy cut the cute dogs from the designs in the patterned paper. To cut out the detailed dogs I used tiny scissors, but you could also use a sharp craft knife.

When finished cutting, adhere the dog shapes on and between the grass layers using Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix for interest and dimension.

Finishing the Card

Stamp the happy birthday sentiment on white cardstock and cut with its matching die. Adhere the sentiment to the card using 3D Foam Squares White Mix.

Finally, finish the card by adhering some tiny rhinestones to the dog collars for a subtle and fun spark. And…voila…your Doggone Cute dimensional birthday card is ready.

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

Creative Time: 40 minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

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

Other
Lawn Fawn (Chit Chat Clear Stamps and Die-templates); Avery Elle (Die-template: Pierced Clouds Sky); Jillibean Soup (Fur Fusion: Dancing Dogs Patterned Paper); Cardstock (White, Green, Blue); Inkpads (Distress Oxide: Lucky Clover, Archival inkpad Jet Black); Rhinestones; Scissors; Paper Trimmer.

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E-Z Squares Accent Album Binding

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Dana Tatar

Hi friends! Dana here today sharing a fun summer mini album. I used the Photo Play Paper Wild Honey Collection, a sweet combination of beautiful florals and bee-inspired patterns, to decorate the inside of the album. To bring some of the colors out to the album cover, I stitched embellished E-Z Squares® onto the binding fabric for a touch of sparkle.

E-Z Squares Accent Album Binding by Dana Tatar for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Apply Pigment Powder to E-Z Squares

E-Z Squares® are ready to accept pigment powder directly out of the dispenser – no primer medium is required. Simply apply the E-Z Squares to the album binding. Use a soft brush to load and apply the pigment powder to the E-Z Squares.

Next, thread a needle with floss and tie a knot at the end of the string. Slide a sequin onto the floss and stitch it onto the album binding into the center of an E-Z Squares®. Tie a knot on the inside of the album to secure the sequin and cut excess floss.

Repeat this stitching process until each E-Z Squares® has a stitched sequin embellishment and you get the desired look.

Adding Dimension with Adhesive

Use Creative Photo Corners to accent photos in mini albums. These self-adhesive embossed corners are a great way to add texture to a page when space is limited. I like the mixed package, which includes a variety of colors: Black, White, Gold, Silver, Kraft, and Ivory, conveniently packaged on strips.

To keep my album spreads from looking flat, I used 3D Foam Squares Small to secure die-cuts to several pages. The high-density foam will not crush, so the dimension will be seen for years to come. I always reach for 3D Foam when I’m designing with patterned papers of the same color, like those shown above, to help define the layers of patterned paper.

I hope to have inspired you to use E-Z Squares® Refillable Dispenser on the outside of your projects.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
~Dana Tatar

Creative Time: 90 Minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
3D Foam Squares White Small Size
E-Z Squares Refillable Dispenser
Creative Photo Corners Mix Pack

Other
Denim Mini Album: 7 Gypsies; Patterned Paper: Photo Play Paper; Die-Cuts: Photo Play Paper; Cardstock Stickers: Photo Play Paper; Sentiment Sticker: Ranger; Architextures Sun Base: 7 Gypsies; Perfect Pearls Pigment Powder: Ranger; Floss; Sequins

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Shaker Key Chain and Card Ensemble

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Guest Blogger

Happy Friday! Sheri here, and today I have a cute and fun Shaker Key Chain and matching Shaker Card tutorial to share with you. This is such a quick and easy last-minute gift idea that is sure to get a smile.

Shaker Key Chain and Card Ensemble by Sheri Holt for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Shaker Key Chain Step Outs

1. Select a 3D Foam Frames and adhere it to a piece of clear acetate. Both sides of the frame are sticky so it is super simple to adhere to one side of the frame with the acetate and then simply trim the excess.

2. Add your choice of shaker elements and place another piece of acetate on top and trim to fit again.

3. Punch a small hole to add the clasp that will attach to your keyring.

4. Decorate with twine or ribbon and a large button. The options are endless!

5. Attach to a keyring, backpack or use as a pendant.

Matching Shaker Card Step Outs

1. Create a white A2 (4.25 x 5.5-inch) size card base and add fun colorful coordinated papers to the base using the MyStik® Permanent Strips Dispenser.

2. Attach a 3D Foam Frames to the front of the card and fill with shaker elements.

3. Peel the backing off and attach the vellum onto the top.

4. Add a stamped sentiment label with 3D Foam Squares.

5. Add button using an Adhesive Dot Large to the label.

Thanks for stopping by to check out my Shaker Keyring and Matching Shaker Card!
Sheri Holt

Creative Time: 20 minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
3D Foam Frames
3D Foam Squares White Mix
Adhesive Dots Large
MyStik® Permanent Strips Dispenser

Other
Stamps: Stampendous (Shake It Up Perfectly Clear Stamps); Patterned Paper: Echo Park; Cardstock: Bazzill; Twine; Buttons; Key Chain; Jewelry Clasp and Rings

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Mixed Media Pieced Birthday Card

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Judy Hayes

Hello crafty friends! Judy here with a card inspired by a quilt I saw on Pinterest. Instead of fabric, I’ve used strips cut from mixed media papers printed with a Gel Press and backed with Adhesive Sheets. That makes for easy assembly! The same technique can easily be adapted to patterned papers.

Mixed Media Pieced Birthday Card by Judy Hayes for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Mixed Media Birthday Card Base

To make this card, let’s form a 3.75 x 5.5-inch card base from tan cardstock.

Lay the large background stamp face up on the work surface and ink with Distress Oxide Weathered Wood partially across the top and bottom. Face the card base down on the stamp, aligning the edges with the grid pattern, and rub over the card to transfer the grid image.

Making the Background Strips

Apply Adhesive Sheets 4×6 inch to the back of three gel press printed papers. These prints are from my collection and were printed on printer paper. Scrapbook paper or patterned paper can easily be used instead.

Cut strips from each print design in 0.25, .375 and 0.5 inch widths.

Designer Tip: keep the card closed while working with strips by applying a small area with E-Z Dots® Repositionable Refillable Dispenser on the inside of the card. It makes it so much easier to keep strips on the card when it’s flat! I also keep the card closed and flat when I photograph it. Just rub the adhesive off when finished.

Line up strips on the card front to decide placement such as alternate the colors, sizes, and stagger the ends.

Start at the cut edge of the card. Simply remove liner of Adhesive Sheets and adhere the strips in place. The grid pattern helps to align them straight or use a clear ruler too. Cover from the edge to the fold. Trim if necessary to fit. Cut a few 0.125-inch strips and place them over other strips.

Birthday Sentiment

Stamp birthday greeting with black ink on tan cardstock and then heat emboss with clear embossing powder. Die-cut into a strip and trim ends square.

Designer’s Tip: Keep a collection of these strips on hand. Simply stamp three or more sets at a time with white, tan, and black cardstock. My usual combinations of embossing are clear on white or tan cardstock or with gold or white on black cardstock.

Rub ink over the strip and then wipe with a paper towel to remove ink from embossed words. Cut mat of yellow cardstock to fit verse strip and adhere using the E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser with the right ends flush.

Mat a strip of gel press print paper with a slightly larger yellow cardstock strip. Fasten it to the sentiment keeping edges flush on one end. Secure the matted sentiment together using E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser and then place it on the card base.

I hope you’re inspired to use this card as a start to your own pieced card. It’s a great way to use scrap papers!

Thanks for Visiting!
Judy Hayes

Creative Time: 30 Minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Other:
Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black ink; Ranger Ink – Distress Oxide Weathered Wood, Clear Embossing Powder; Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Graph & Croc Stamps; Taylored Expressions Simple Strips Background, Simple Strips Die; Creamy Yellow Card Stock; Tan Card Stock; Gel Press Printed Papers

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Stick Together Sweepstakes with Creative Scrapbooker Magazine

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Margie Admin

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