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School Days Scrapbook Layout

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Christine Meyer

How is it possible that it’s almost time for a new school year? Especially considering the fact that it still doesn’t feel like the last one ended! Christine joining you today and catching up on a School Days Scrapbook Layout that highlights our super fun 3D Foam Stars!

Christine Meyer School Days layout for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

As I was thinking about what I wanted to do, I thought it would be fun to create a background using the 3D Foam Stars.

Creating a Star Background

I dug through my stash and realized, I had enough to make it happen. Knowing already that my layout design would take up a good chunk of the middle of the layout, I knew I really needed to just cover the outside edges.

School Days layout by Christine Meyer for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

As you can see I mixed and matched the sizes of the stars throughout. Then in the middle of the page, I added the leftover sheet. Don’t waste it!

Since I did not have any white embossing powder on hand, I opted for just clear embossing powder. Simply peel off the top liner, add the powder, and heat it up! This is how to showcase the stars with the “Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside” concept to make an embellishment. It provided just enough of a color difference to make the stars pop.

Additional Adhesives Used

While this layout would be cool even without the background, the 3D Foam Stars really do take it to another level don’t you think?

School Days Scrapbook Layout by Christine Meyer using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

As always, there were several additional adhesives worked into this project. This shot shows how I used the 3D Foam Circles to add dimension to my apple sticker. I also used the Crafty Foam Tape to pop up my ruler over on the left side. The E-Z Runner Grand is always a star for me and I used that for all of the flat adhering.

School Days Scrapbook Layout Process Video

If you’d like to see how the whole layout came together, including the star background, you can check it out in the process video below!

Thanks for joining me today! Happy Back to School time!
–Christine

Creative Time: 60 Minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
3D Foam Circles White Mix
Crafty Foam Tape 108 Feet
3D Foam Stars
E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser

Other
Echo Park Paper & Stickers included in the kit from The ScrapRoom

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Partner Celebration Giveaway with Scrapbook and Cards Today Magazine!

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Margie Admin

It’s Partner Celebration on Scrapbook and Cards Today Magazine Blog and we’re featured today! There are three fabulous projects being shared and each offers a tutorial to recreate at home.

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Fun Circle Banner Tutorial

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Teri Anderson

Hi, friends! Do you love patterned papers? Teri here with an adorable way to use patterned paper to make fun circle banner shapes to use on your handmade cards.

Fun Circle Banner Tutorial by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Main Image

These little banners are easy to make and look great on any occasion cards. Make some for your next card creation. It will bring a smile 🙂

Creating a Circle Banner

Start by cutting several circles from patterned paper. You can speed up the cutting process by using a circle punch or a circle die with a die-cutting machine to cut them. It’s up to you how large you want the circles to be.

Fun Circle Banner Tutorial by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Fold the circles in half and place adhesive on the inside. I find Premium Double-Sided Tape works great for this. But if you are using a heavyweight paper, you may want to try using a stronger adhesive like Extreme Double-Sided Tape to secure your circles!

Place the circles over a piece of twine. Seal them up. Embellish them further by applying 3D Foam Shapes, such as 3D Foam Stars and 3D Foam Pennants, to your banners. Don’t be afraid to use your scissors to cut up the shapes to make them fit.

Complete your banners by adding flock or glitter to the foam shapes. You’ll also want to adhere a few random sequins to the banners.

Add Circle Banners to Cards

These banners look great when you use them on cards!

Fun Circle Banner Tutorial by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L HBD Card

I made two banners for this card and choose to hang them at an angle rather than straight across the card.

Fun Circle Banner Tutorial by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Flat Lay

Rather than using the same flock or glitter to decorate the foam shapes, consider using a couple different colors. Here I used white and pink flocks on my circle banners!

Remember, there are no rules when it comes to making banners. Banners can have a whole bunch of flags or just a few.

Two flags on a single banner doesn’t sound fun, but hanging three banners with two flags together on a card makes a nice, bold design statement!

I hope you are inspired to make some cards with your own circle banners!

Happy creating!
Teri Anderson

Creative Time: 60 Minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

HomeHobby™ by 3L

Other
White Cardstock: Neenah Paper; Patterned Papers: Bella BLVD, American Crafts, Echo Park Paper Co., Doodlebug Design; Dies: Hero Arts (Circle); Stamps: Pretty Pink Posh (Encouraging Greetings Stamp Set), Lawn Fawn (Simply Sentiments); Sequins: Pretty Pink Posh; Black Ink Pad: Ranger Ink; Flock: Stampendous!; Twine: The Twinery

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Feeling Fabulous Card in Color

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Yvonne van de Grijp

Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a colorful and foiled accent card that will make anyone feeling fabulous! I was inspired by the shapes of the E-Z Squares® and the fun tones of the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets in Holographic Colors against the rhinestones! Let me show you how I created all these wonderful embellishments.

Feeling Fabulous Card in Color by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Feeling Fabulous Background

Start by making the colored background. Trim a piece of white cardstock to a rectangular shape for a card panel. Choose four bright color inks for a fabulous look! Using the ink blending tool, color until you are satisfied with the design. Let dry.

DIY Foil Embellishments

On the panel, we’ll make several borders with the E-Z Squares® Refillable Dispenser. Randomly roll the adhesive vertically over the colored panel. Trim any excess adhesives off the edges.

Next, cut a strip of Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets in Holographic Colors. Place the foil over the adhesive (color side UP) and rub the foil with your fingertips to transfer the color. Peel away to see the sparkly results! If you missed a spot, not to worry – just reapply the foil.

We like to call this technique Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside. It’s so easy and fun to do! No tools needed.

Extra Fabulous with Rhinestones

To make an extra fabulous effect adhere some rhinestones onto the holographic tiles. By using Adhesive Dots Micro it’s simple to adhere the rhinestones onto the card.

Tip: If you have difficulty picking up and placing the rhinestones with your fingers, simply use tweezers.

The Card Base

Adhere the colored the foiled card panel onto an orange piece of cardstock using Crafty Foam Tape White. Cut a piece of pink ribbon and fold it horizontally around the card panel. Use Crafty Power Tape Dispenser 81ft to adhere the ribbon ends to the back of the card.

Next, adhere the card panel onto a white card base using Crafty Power Tape Dispenser 81ft. Then add the double bow with the Adhesive Dots Ultra Thin.

Lastly, adhere the sentiment using Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix. Now your card is ready to make someone feel very special….and of course, feeling fabulous!

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

Creative Time: 35 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Squares® Refillable Dispenser
Crafty Foam Tape White
Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Holographic in Colors
Crafty Power Tape Dispenser 81ft
Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix
Adhesive Dots Micro
Adhesive Dots Ultra Thin

Other
Ink and Ink Blending Tool: Ranger Ink (Distress Oxide in Wilted Violet, Salty Ocean, Picked Raspberry, and Wild Honey); White and Orange Cardstock; Rhinestones; Satin Ribbon; Printed Sentiment; Paper Trimmer; Tweezers

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Vintage Inspired Altered Composition Book

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Connie Mercer

Hi, Connie here with a vintage-inspired altered composition book, using ephemera, patterned papers, and the Keepsake Envelopes. With two sheets of pattern paper or cardstock, you are able to cover the front and back of the composition notebook. The bonus is there is enough to have two smaller pieces for the inside of the book. Making it your own is the fun part!

Vintage Inspired Altered Composition Book by Connie Mercer for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Handmade Altered Composition Book Steps

Gather cardstock/pattern paper, ephemera, trim, embellishments and my favorite adhesives by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.
Trim the cardstock to 7 1/2″ X 9″ to cover the front and back of the book. Corner round cut the top and bottom of both papers and secure them to the book, using Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4″.
Sand the excess off the edges.
Attached the first layer to the book front with the Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4″.

Apply Craft Foam Tape 108′ to the back of the second layer of ephemera adding dimension to the embellishment layer.
Add a second layer of Craft Foam Tape 108′. I put a stamped poem (on acetate) between the layers of Crafty Foam Tape 108′.
The small embellishments were secured with 3D Foam Squares White Small Size.
The word chipboard embellishments are secured with the Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4″.

The heart was placed on the label and the flower button to the ruler with the Dual Tip Glue Pen.

On the inside cover, a Keepsake Envelope attached for extra ephemera and note keeping. The back cover has a smaller Keepsake Envelope for extra tags and ephemera.

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 Squares White Small Size
Keepsake Envelopes Mix

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

Other :
Darkroom Door Stamps; Chipboard Words: Tim Holtz (Ephemera Pack); Cardstock; Trim; Various Embellishment Pieces

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Tie-Dye Scrapbook Background

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Dana Tatar

Hi friends! Dana here today sharing a fun tutorial that is perfect for creating colorful backgrounds for Summer papercrafts. Last Summer, I started the tradition of creating tie-dye t-shirts with my children, nieces, and nephews while vacationing together at our cottage. Everyone was looking forward to repeating the activity this year. The t-shirts turned out even better the second time around!

Tie-Dye Scrapbook Background by Dana Tatar for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

I wanted to create a colorful background for my scrapbook layout documenting this event. A plastic grocery bag, an assortment of spray mist, and Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2 in. are the only supplies required to create this amazing patterned paper.

How to Transfer Tie-Dye Prints to Cardstock

Cut a plastic grocery bag open so that it can lay flat in a single layer over the work surface. Pinch the plastic sheet in the center and twist to create a swirl design. Use Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2 in. to secure the plastic to the work surface.
Apply spray mist to the plastic. I chose a rainbow color palette, but any combination of colors would work for this technique.
Place a piece of cardstock over the misted plastic and press to transfer the color to the paper.
Carefully lift the cardstock to reveal the tie-dye print. Set aside to dry.

Glittered 3D Foam Pennant Embellishment

I created a rainbow banner embellishment to go with the rainbow tie-dye background. First, gather several colors of glitter and a package of 3D Foam Pennants. Next, peel off the top liner from one pennant and sprinkle with glitter. Repeat this process, one pennant at a time, until the desired amount of pennants are glittered.

To assemble the banner, first, staple a length of string to the cardstock. Peel off the backing liner of each pennant, align the top of the pennant with the top of the string and then press to secure to the page. I used the colorful pennants as part of my title and added letters to the center of each.

Layout Assembly

To ensure that my photo stands out from the busy background, I attached it to the layout using 3D Foam Squares. I also used 3D Foam Squares to secure a journaling card and peace sign die-cut to the page.

I hope you enjoyed the tutorial and will try making your own tie-dye background print. Thanks so much for stopping by!
~Dana Tatar

Creative Time: 60 Minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
3D Foam Squares White Regular Size
3D Foam Pennants

HomeHobby™ by 3L
Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2in

Other
Cardstock; Journaling Card: Elle’s Studio; Die-Cuts: Photo Play Paper; Stickers: Photo Play Paper; String: Prima; Black Marker: American Crafts; Glitter: American Crafts; Glimmer Mist: Tattered Angels; Staples: WRMK

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Just for You Linen Band Card

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Judy Hayes

Hello crafty friends! Judy here with a card with a bit of fabric. I love to sew and work with fabrics! So I decided to add a band of linen to this card without any sewing! That makes it easy, right!? There’s some twine, too!

Just for You Linen Band Card by Judy Hayes for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Layers of the Linen Card

On a 3.5 x 6.5-inch cream card base, cover the front with patterned paper using E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser to fasten it in place.

Use direct ink to paper technique with Distress Iced Spruce ink to a piece of 0.75 x 6.5-inch tan paper. Dry with a heating tool and adhere along card edge with the E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser.

I also apply Distress Iced Spruce ink to another piece of tan paper large enough to cut circles later.

Place a piece of Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/2in along the edge of the Iced Spruce piece. Cut a piece of linen to 1.125 x 6.5 inches and fray the edges. Remove tape liner on the card and press linen in place. The Extreme Double-Sided Tape works well for fabric!

Cut a strip of tan cardstock to 0.375 x 6.5 inches and place a piece of Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8in closer to one of the long edges. Remove the liner and place three strands of hemp cord close together to cover the tape. Then add a strip of Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4in on the cardstock strip’s back and adhere over the linen.

Adding the Circle Sentiment

Stamp a circle pattern on paper previously inked with Iced Spruce, and die-cut the circle. Die-cut a smaller circle with a piece of cream cardstock. Stamp sentiment on tan cardstock and cut with a circle die. Then attach to the cream circle using E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser. Add the layered circle to the green circle with Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix.

Secure the layered circle sentiment to the card front with 3D Foam Squares White Mix. Avoid the hemp twine by adding the squares on both sides of the circle with the gap in the middle.

Tie a tiny bow of hemp and attach in place with Adhesive Dots Micro. Designer’s Tip: roll up the Adhesive Dots Micro a bit to fit something this small and so it doesn’t show around the bow.

Thanks for Visiting!
Judy Hayes

Creative Time: 30 Minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

HomeHobby™ by 3L

Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8in, 1/4in and 1/2in

Other:
Patterned Papers: Tim Holtz (Etcetera 8 x 8-inch Paper Pad); Stamps: Anna Griffin (Cartouche Sentiment Stamps); Ink: Tsukineko (Versafine Clair in Fallen Leaves), Ranger Ink (Distress Ink in Iced Spruce + Pumice Stone, Distress Oxide Ink in Iced Spruce); Desert Storm and Birch Cardstock; Hemp Twine; Linen Fabric Scrap

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May Scrapbook Layout

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Christine Meyer

Creating a monthly scrapbook layout has become a part of my routine this year. It allows me to tell the story of our month without having to scrapbook every last moment. One challenge with this is trying to make the layout look different each month. One way I can do that is with embellishing! Creating clusters of embellishments can be done a lot easier with 3D Foam Adhesives! Let’s take a look at how I made that happen!

May Scrapbook Layout by Christine Meyer for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

While this layout is pretty simple, it has a lot happening in the clusters of butterflies, journaling, and flowers.

3D Foam Adhesives at Work

The 3D Foam Strips are perfect for things like butterflies. I just tucked them underneath the middle and that allows the wings to still look like they are taking off!

Adding dimension to the title was also made easy by combining both the 3D Foam Strips and 3D Foam Squares.

Both 3D Foam Squares and 3D Foam Circles work great for popping up little shapes like flowers and hearts. Combining those with the E-Z Runner Grand and keep some things flat, ensures an eye-pleasing look on your layout!

May Scrapbook Layout Process Video

Check out all the details on this layout in my process video below.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!
-Christine Meyer

Creative Time: 60 Minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
3D Foam Squares White Regular Size and 3D Foam Circles White Mix
3D Foam Strips
E-Z Runner Grand

Other
Best Year Ever Collection from Simple Stories; Nuvo Drops

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Tiny Skinny Card Tutorial

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Teri Anderson

Hi, all! Back to school will be in session soon, and I’ve got a fun way to add a little cheer for your kids. Teri here and I’m going to show you how to make my version of skinny cards!

Tiny Skinny Card Tutorial by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

These tiny cards are perfect for leaving a quick note in your child’s lunch box or backpack to let them know you are thinking about them. Doing online schooling this year? Use these tiny cards to leave encouraging notes by their computers or tablets! Skinny cards are easy to make and can be put together quickly with a few basic papercraft supplies! Let’s get started.

Skinny Cards Basics

Begin by taking cutting several 2 1/8″ x 11″ pieces of cardstock. Score and fold them in half to make several skinny card bases.

Cover your cards with patterned paper strips. You can arrange them vertically or horizontally. This is a good opportunity to use up your stash of paper scraps! Adhere the strips with the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.

Next, stamp sentiments on strips of cardstock. Give them dimension by lifting them up and adhering them to your cards with Crafty Foam Tape or 3D Foam Strips.

Embellishing the Card Front

Apply several 3D Foam Stars (or some other 3D Foam shape of your choosing) to your cards. Remove the release paper and apply flock or glitter to the stars. Want them to sparkle? Try using the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets instead!

Complete your cards by adding some twine or sequins and securing them with Adhesive Dots Micro.

Design for a Different Look

It’s easy to change up the look of these skinny cards! Rather than decorating your skinny cards with paper strips that are approximately the same size, mix it up! Use big strips and small strips.

Consider decorating your cards with something rather than stars. 3D Foam Hearts are a nice alternative as hearts work with most card sentiments. Or die-cut your favorite shape with the 3D Foam Creative Sheets. Many options!

Another option is using paper die-cuts instead. Cut several of the same die cuts from cardstock. Stack them on top of each other and then adhere them to your skinny cards with the E-Z Dots® Permanent Refillable Dispenser.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and are inspired to make some skinny cards of your own. Remember, there are no rules when it comes to making skinny cards. Decorate them however you want them to look!

Happy creating,
Teri Anderson

Creative Time: 45 Minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Other
White Cardstock: Georgia Pacific; Patterned Papers: Doodlebug Design, Lawn Fawn, American Crafts; Stamps: Simon Says Stamp! (Simple Sentiments No. 1 Stamp Set); Black Ink Pad: Ranger Ink; Flock: Stampendous!; Twine: Whisker Graphics; Sequins: Pretty Pink Posh

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Make My Heart Smile Altered Serving Tray

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Tracy McLennon

Hello crafty friends! Tracy here, and today I have a fun little altered project to share using paper crafting products, a little wooden tray, and some fabulous adhesives. See all the details on how I created my altered serving tray.

Make My Heart Smile Altered Serving Tray by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Altered Serving Tray Step Outs – Step 1:

Cover the pine wood mini tray with white acrylic paint using a foam brush and let it dry.

Cut a piece of plaid patterned paper to go all around the outside of the tray and adhere them to the sides with Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4in. This tape is fantastic for adhering things onto tough to stick surfaces like wood.

Step 2:

Let’s make pretty layers in the altered serving tray with patterned papers. Cut two strips of the striped patterned paper that fit the long side of the inside bottom, and a large piece of the pink polka dot pattern to layer on top to cover the rest of the space. Adhere all the pieces using Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4in.

Mat the photo in white cardstock and adhere inside the tray using Crafty Foam Tape White for a little lift.

Cut a piece of the light pink patterned paper, slightly smaller than the tray, and tear the right-hand edge. Adhere to the left-hand side of the tray using Crafty Foam Tape White.

Step 3:

Let’s start adding embellishments to finish off the altered serving tray! First, tie a burlap string bow on the sentiment tag and secure it with an Adhesive Dots Small. Then adhere the tag using 3D Foam Squares White Regular Size on the left side of the tray.

For a fun touch, I added the coffee cup embellishments to the corner of the matted photo using Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix.

Lastly, I added the embellishment to the upper right corner of the tray using Adhesive Dots Small, along with a few gems for some sparkle.

Done! This altered serving tray is perfect for a personalized gift or a great pick me up for someone who needs one!

Make My Heart Smile Close Up by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

I hope you enjoyed the Make My Heart Smile Altered Serving Tray project. 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 White Mix
3D Foam Squares White Regular Size
Adhesive Dots Small
Crafty Foam Tape White

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

Other
Patterned Papers and Embellishments: Pebbles Inc.; Wood Serving Tray; Paint: DecoArt (Acrylic Paint in White); Foam Brush; White Cardstock; Gems; Burlap String

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