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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

Sticking together is even more important than ever as we support and build each other up. We like to do our part by helping you secure your memories as you document these unprecedented times and beyond.

In partnership with Creative Scrapbooker Magazine, we are sponsoring a YEAR’S SUPPLY of ADHESIVES to one winner of the Stick Together Sweepstakes.

Ends Monday, November 30th, 2020 at 11:59 PM U.S. Mountain Time!
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Be Awesome Patterned Background

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Tracy McLennon

Hello crafty friends! Here’s hoping that the summer months are treating you well. Tracy here, and today I have a pretty little scrapbook layout to share. This layout features the use of lots of patterned paper scraps to create a beautiful background. Here are all of the details.

Be Awesome Patterned Background by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Patterned Scrap Background Idea

I started creating this project after using up MOST of this beautiful patterned paper collection. All I had left were a few small pieces, the barcode patterned strips, and some embellishments. So, step one was to add thin scrap strips of patterned paper to the top and bottom of the background using the E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser. Then cut a cardstock circle to the size you want for your background. I then took the patterned paper scrap strips and started adhering it to the cardstock circle background using the E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser. Cut off any bits and pieces that hang over the circle.

Overlap some strips here and there, and even add some of the shorter little leftover patterned paper pieces to the background. Once complete and trimmed. Mat the layered circle in taupe cardstock and distress the edges. Adhere to the middle of the layout using E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser.

Scrapbook Page Design

Next mat the 4×6 photo in white and black cardstock using the E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser. Now adhere the matted photo to the layout using Crafty Foam Tape 108′.

Begin adding ephemera around the matted photo using a combination of Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix and 3D Foam Squares White Mix for extra dimension. I also used the Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix to add the title strip to the bottom of the layout and the tag to the top. Add burlap string to the tag.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tracy

Creative Time: 60 minutes
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Crafty Foam Tape 108′
3D Foam Squares White Mix
E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser
Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix
E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser

Other
Patterned Papers: Vicki Boutin (Wildflower and Honey Collection), Black Burlap String, Paper Distresser, Cardstock (Black, White, Taupe)

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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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To commemorate, we’re thrilled to be sponsoring this adhesive prize package (valued over $48) on the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog!

Follow the instructions provided in their blog post. Enter through September 3, 2020. A winner will be announced on September 4, 2020. Good Luck!

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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.