Hello Friend Card

 Hello!

Today I'm sharing a Hello Friend card that's posted on Scrapbook Adhesives Blog.  All the details with directions and step out photos are HERE.

I used a stamp set from Simon Hurley for the pretty flowers and colored them with watercolors.  Each one was fussy cut out.  There is a die set for that stamp but I don't have it.  I find fussy cutting rather meditative!  Each one is popped up with 3D Foam Squares.  I used a Sizzix die designed by Tim Holtz to cut the tiny envelope and card insert. The background lattice was cut with another die by Sizzix called Layered Plaid.  Check all the info HERE

Thanks for visiting!

Judy

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser, E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser,

3D Foam Squares Black Regular

Adhesive Sheets 4 x 6in.

Other: Stamp: Ranger (Simon Hurley Beautiful Blooms); Ink: Tsukineko (Versamark, Versafine Onyx Black), Ranger (Distress Antique Linen); Embossing Powder: Ranger (White Embossing Powder); Craft Dies: Sizzix (Tim Holtz Layered Plaid, Tim Holtz Postale); Cream, Cream Textured, Black + White Cardstock; Cream Text Weight Paper; Watercolors (or Water Base Markers); White Gel Pen

Make Your Heart Sing Tag

 Today, I've made a vintage looking tag to share.  I really struggled with coming up with an idea for a project this time.  So I started sorting through bits and pieces for past projects, things I couldn't quite throw away.  I found some hearts and a verse that would work with it and this tag evolved...

I used an easy technique to apply torn pieces of old book page to start the background on the tag.  Simply apply   to tag and then lay pieces of book page on it leaving gaps between pieces.  I used Distress Glaze to sprinkle into the exposed adhesive areas and heat embossed with heat tool.  From there, I applied several Distress ink colors rubbed onto the tag.  I also stamped foliage and script with permanent black ink.  

All these details and more are on Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L blog today. Just click HERE to see all the directions with photos.

Thanks for visiting!

Judy

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

3D Foam Squares Black Regular

3D Foam Strips Black

Adhesive Dots Micro

Adhesive Sheets 4 x 6in.

Home Hobby by 3L®

Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8in.

Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other: Stamp: Penny Black (Eloquence), Stampers Anonymous (Tim Holtz The Obscure); Ink: Ranger Ink (Distress Oxide Scorched Timber; Distress Black Soot, Scorched Timber, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain); Crayon: Ranger Ink (Distress Crayon Scorched Timber); Embossing Powder: Ranger (Distress Glaze: Scorched Timber, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain); Craft Dies: Sizzix (Tim Holtz Lucky Love); White Cardstock; #8 Manilla Tag, Old Lace, Cord/Yarn, Fabric, Aluminum Foil Tape

Christmas Cookie Bag Topper

 Hello friends!

Do you make cookies to give as gifts during the holidays?  I like to give some to a few family friends. This year I decided to make a Cookie Bag Topper to make them festive.

I've posted all the details with instructions and photos showing how I made this on Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L blog today.  You can click HERE to the the post

It's an easy project that can be done in steps to fit into a busy schedule.

 

Once the "cookies" are die cut and assembled, putting the topper together goes quickly.  

Of course, baking the cookies to put in the bag take more time!  But oh so good!

Thanks for visiting!

Judy

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Adhesive Sheets 4 x 6in.

E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser

Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix

Home Hobby by 3L®

Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2in.

Other: Papers, Stickers + Ephemera: Photo Play Paper Co (For the Joy of Winter -Through the Woods); Stamp: Stampers Anonymous (Tim Holtz Christmas Cartoons) ; Ink: Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko (Versamark), Ranger Ink (Distress Vintage Photo); Embossing Powder: Ranger White Embossing Powder; Craft Dies: Sizzix (Tim Holtz Fresh Baked #1, Gift Tags); Kraft, Red, Aqua + White Cardstock; Red and White Bakers Twine; Clear Treat Bag

Embossed Panel Card with Lined Envelope

 

Today, I'm sharing a card with embossed panel and coordinating lined envelope. The card features photo corners as a design element.  Both are easy to make!

Paper for the embossed panel was first inked with Distress Peacock Feathers ink direct to paper, allowed to dry and then embossed.  

Then Distress Oxide Uncharted Mariner ink was rubbed over the raised embossed design to add contrast color.  Envelope liner is made from printer paper also inked direct to paper with Distress Peacock Feathers ink and allowed to dry.  

Directions with step out photos are posted on Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog.  Simply click on that link to go there. 

Thanks for visiting!

Happy crafting!

Judy

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser

Creative Photo Corners White

Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix

Other: Stamp: Penny Black (Love Big); Ink: Ranger Ink (Distress Oxide Uncharted Mariner, Distress Peacock Feathers); Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko (Versafine Onyx Black); Embossing Folder: Sizzix (Tim Holtz Tapestry); White Cardstock; White Printer Paper, White Envelope with Square Flap

Love Tag with Glue Resist Background

 Hello crafty friends!  

I tried a glue resist for the background on this tag.  It's quite easy and worked well.  Simply sponge glue through a stencil, allow to dry and then rub Distress Archival Ink over it.  

I posted all the directions with photos on Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L blog.  Click HERE to go to blog post.

Thanks for visiting!

Judy

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

3D Foam Hearts

3D Foam Creative Sheets Small White

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors

Home Hobby by 3L®

Dual Tip Glue Pen

Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko (Versamark Ink Pad, Versamark Marker), Ranger Distress Archival Ink (Hickory Smoke, Kitsch Flamingo, Picked Raspberry), Ranger (Gold Embossing Powder, Distress Kitsch Flamingo Glaze), Sizzix Tim Holtz Die (Bold Tag #1), Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Stencil (Flourish), Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Stamps (The Poinsettia), Seam Binding (Off White, Tan), Gold String, #8 Manila Tag

Patriotic Foiled Stars Tag

 Today, I posted this tag on Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L blog.  There are lots of step out photos and all the details about how to make it are there.  

I like to set a tag like this on a shelf for a touch of patriotic decor.  I love the combination of stars, stripes and red, white and blue!

Have a wonderful 4th of July!

Thanks for visiting!

Judy

Celebrate You Collaged Tag

 Find all the details about this tag at Scrapbook Adhesives blog with step out photos.

Many of the papers I used  were from Gel Press papers I printed.  There's also some tissue from Tim Holtz that I colored a bit and clear heat embossed over it embossing powder from Seth Apter that looks like bees wax.  The piece with botanicals at bottom of tag is one of those.  It has a sheen to it. 

I also used old music and dictionary pages.  

Those embossed stars are fun!  I used a E-Z Runner® Stars Refillable Dispenser to apply adhesive stars.  Then I added gold embossing powder and heat embossed them.  A few curled at edges which fit with my design! I think the stars didn't stick quite as well to some of painted papers in my collage.  

There 's a bit of stamping across the tag as well. The script and black specks were stamped with stamps from Tim Holtz stamp set The Poinsettia.

This tag was pure fun for me!  I've come to enjoy making collage backgrounds.

Thanks for stopping!

Judy

Two JOY Cards

 Hello!  Today, I have two cards on Scrapbook Adhesives blog. 

I cut the letters for "JOY" for blue card and used the negative for the black card.  Two very different cards!

Lots more details at Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L blog.

Happy Creating!

Judy

Just Because Card

Here's a card I created for Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L.  It was posted on January 29th.  You can find step out directions and more details on their blog here.

Happy Creating!

Judy
 

Amazing Paper Grace December Die of the Month Blog Hop

Sponsored: As a designer for Amazing Paper Grace, I receive dies to create projects.   I'm also a designer for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L and receive product to use for projects.

Every now and again you need easy, right?  We've become huge fans of slip-in cards.  They are cards that are cut partially inlaid so that you can simply slip a decorative panel into place and you're done.  This months Die of the Month is called Rose and Filigree Duo Slip in Card.

 Your panel can be decorative, textured or simply a sentiment.  The partial inlay can be positioned just where you want it on your card from one side to another or midway.  It can even be used to make a gate fold card or an actual belly band.

My favorite part of this December Die of the Month is that the band can be set wherever I want it within the rectangle.  I also like that there's a separate outer cutting die for each band design.  That makes it so easy to cut a contrast background to fit behind.  I especially like the rose band.  It made me think of stained glass windows when I saw it.  I've used it to create that look on my second project.

On the card shown above, I've cut the band slightly towards lower edge of rectangle and used it horizontally on my card.  I cut gray solid piece to fit behind it as well as pearlescent white paper to make contrast edges.  My photo doesn't' show that very well.  To make border, I simply cut the background piece n half horizontally and fastened the pieces with a narrow reveal along the edges.  I used Hemstitch Rectangles to cut my insert.  It fits so well!  I stamped LOVE at the top and script at the bottom with gray ink.  I added pearls and a heart gem to the band.

Rose and Filigree Duo Slip In Card

Project One:

This card uses the Die of the Month as it's designed to cut a band across a rectangle.  It's a beautiful element that requires only an insert slid behind the band.  I've added stamped elements to my insert.

Project Two:  

For my second card, I chose to cut the band to fit a 4.25 x 5.5 inch card.  The band is separate and cut at each end to fit the card.  

First, I cut the the rose design band from black card stock with Adhesive Sheets applied on back side to make it easy to fasten to the background piece.  I cut a solid band from white card stock using the outer die only.  I placed the rose die on it and put it through my die cut machine with an embossing sandwich.  I used a thinner plate so the embossing wouldn't cut the paper  That allowed me to see the design so I could color the roses and leaves with Distress markers.  I love the stained glass look!

  

Along each edge of the band is a gold border and black one.  To get those, I cut a solid band from black and one from gold.  I cut each one in half so I could fasten the edges beyond the band on each side.  The band is fastened over music paper with gold strips along the fold edge.  I added a verse popped up with 3D Foam Squares. 

This Die of the Month is so easy to used for a band card with insert!  But, it's also easy to use the bands separately by cutting them at each end.

I hope you've enjoyed my projects.......and taken some inspiration to use on your own projects! 

Be sure to check out the other designers projects!  All unique projects with inspiring ways to use this Die of the Month!  Links are below.

Thanks for visiting!
Judy

Supply List:

Stamps:  Penny Black 'love chapter'; KaiserCraft 'Sympathy'

Paper: Card Stock - Bazzill Pink, Fig Swirl, Black, Cream, White; Pearlescent White; Music Paper; Gold Metallic

Ink: Ranger Cool Graphite Dye Ink; Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black

Accessories: Pearls; Heart Gem;
Distress Markers - Peeled Paint, Tattered Rose, Worn Lipstick, Candied Apple

Dies:  Spellbinders Hemstitch Rectangles

Adhesives: Adhesive Sheets 4 x 6 inch, E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser, Adhesive Dots Mini, Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix

If you want to find out more about the Club - prices, how you sign up and what's included, please look --------HERE.

If you missed the introduction and want to know more about what inspired the Die of the Month Club, look -------HERE.

More inspiration is just a click away.  Stop by with each Creative Team Member to see how they manipulated this die to come up with a unique project for you to try!

Visit Kate        - craft2owls.blogspot.com

Visit Joanna   – joannakrog.blogspot.com

Visit Teresa   –  victorianpaperqueen.blogspot.com

Visit Ewelina -  elinaart.blogspot.co.uk

Visit Becca     – amazingpapergrace.com/blog

We can’t wait to see what you make with these exclusive dies – be sure to post your creation on the Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month page ------ HERE or on Instagram using the hashtag #AmazingPaperGraceClubKit

Introducing 3D Holiday Vignettes

Sponsored:  As a designer for Amazing Paper Grace, I receive dies to create projects.   I'm also a designer for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L and receive product to use for projects.

Way back when 3D Vignettes were introduced, messages started to come in by crafters begging for the same thing, but for Christmas. You also asked that we keep supplying new inserts. Well, your wish is our command! Introducing 3D Holiday Vignettes plus new Glimmer Designs. If you are not familiar with these popular dies, stay tuned - lots of information follows.

Hi there, today we are sharing with you a great new collection by Becca Feeken of Amazing Paper Grace with a blog hop featuring new Vignettes for the holidays and the new Holiday Glimmer Designs will blow your socks off.  So.....

What's a 3D Vignette?

A 3D Vignette is a dimensional card that folds down flat.  It has a front layer, a back layer and several in between layers that are held stable by slotted side pieces.  These layers allow you to build depth into a diorama or tunnel type card.   We take all of the guesswork out of the equation by giving you mix and match layers, including sentiments to stack into a Vignette.   So far, we've released 3D Vignettes and Shadowbox Vignettes.

What's more, you can use your own supplies to fill them up as well.  The bonus is that each of these layers also works for your other types of cards you make.  A budget crafter from day one, Becca keeps the "mix and match" sensibility alive in Holiday Vignettes so that you get a lot of bang for your buck.  What does that mean?

1.  These vignettes are interchangeable with your other vignettes.

2.  Holiday Designs can be used for non-holiday designs after the season.

3.  You can use these elements to make flat, stand-alone cards too.

About 3D Holiday Vignettes

Layered Die sets were introduced with 3D Vignettes and people quickly realized you could use individual elements in flat cards or you could use them layered together in a diorama.  Shadowbox Vignettes continued the tradition and as you might guess, these new layering sets can be used in both Shadowbox Vignettes and 3D Vignettes.

3D Holiday features three new facades (each including a sentiment) using the same shapes that came in the original 3D Vignettes - Round (snow globe), Arch, and Cabinet.

In addition, there is a new layering set for each - a round set, an arch set and a set to fit the new cabinet.  Join us as we give you a full-on look at all of the new sets.

My Projects For Today:

I've used Grand Christmas Lattice Arch for my projects today.  

My first project is a card that I made with this beautiful set of dies.  I really like how the metallic paper looks behind the lattice!  

Here is what the plate actually looks like.

When I first looked at this die set, I wondered how it would look for a card.  Once I cut it and started to work with it, I was captured by its uniqueness and how pretty it is layered over metallic paper.  Of course, this die set can be used to make a 3D Vignette!  I decided to use it for the front of card.  I cut 3 layers of the lattice from blue paper.  Each layer behind the stamped scene is fastened without any dimension.  The edges, however, are fastened with narrow strips of black 3D Foam Sheet.  It's subtle dimension that adds shadow to the lattice. 

For my second project, I made a wrap for a candle chimney or vase. It would be pretty filled with shimmery Christmas ornaments!  

I used vellum to wrap around a clear candle chimney/vase.  The lattice is cut from pearlescent dark blue paper but my photo doesn't show the shimmer of the paper.  I've added glitter to the stamped winter scene and die cut snowflakes. 

To make the white frame, which is cut from a shimmer paper, around the scene, I used the outer die and the die with "Away in the Manger".  Then I cut out the words leaving a frame. I added a few holly leaves with pearls on the frame edge along with snowflakes scattered around the frame.  The holly leaves were cut with a die from Holly Jolly Christmas.

I hope you've found some inspiration from my projects!  This die set can be used to make so many different projects, even non holiday projects.  

Be sure to check out the other designers projects.  Links are below.

Availability:

These plates are available right now on the Spellbinders website —–> HERE

Prizes:

In the meantime, be sure you leave a comment on this post and every Creative Team Members and each Guest Designers post for a chance to win an Amazing Paper Grace Die from any previous collection from Becca's Die of the Month offerings.

There are four dies that are being given away.  One name will be randomly picked from comments left on the combination of our eight blogs on the Introducing 3D Holiday Vignettes post between August 12 and August 18, 2018, at midnight US Central Time.  We encourage all of our international friends to participate!  The randomly selected names will be announced on the Amazing Paper Grace Blog on August 19th.  (All giveaways for this hop are managed by and the responsibility of Amazing Paper Grace).

Up for grabs is an Amazing Paper Grace die of your choice Becca's Die of the Month.  These dies are typically only available to club members however you can win your choice of any die that has not already sold out.

There will be a total of four dies and a winner can win once among all the blogs.  If your name is selected, simply claim it within 2 weeks of the announcement by sending your address through the form under the Contact Tab on the Amazing Paper Grace Blog.  There won’t be a reply back but if you leave your choice, we’ll get it, I promise.    The dies will be mailed out from Amazing Paper Grace.  (Please note:  Please be patient, your dies will come, we promise!)

We are tickled to have two guest designers joining us for the hop!  Click on the links to each member to be inspired across a broad range of talent:

Visit Joanna   – joannakrog.blogspot.com

Visit Teresa   –  victorianpaperqueen.blogspot.com

Visit Kate       - craft2owls.blogspot.com

Visit Melissa  – keepsakesbymelissa.blogspot.com

Visit Ewelina -  elinaart.blogspot.com

Visit Karan     - karangerber.blogspot.com

Visit Ginny     - pollyspaper.wordpress.com

Visit Becca    – amazingpapergrace.com/blog

Thanks so much for joining us for the Introducing 3D Holiday Vignettes Blog Hop.   Leave a comment to let us know if your favorite is the new dies or the glimmer?  There is much more inspiration in store today and for the weeks to come.

Supplies:

Spellbinders Christmas Lattice Arch

Spellbinders Holly Jolly Christmas

Scrabook Adhesives by 3L 3D Creative Sheets

Scrabook Adhesives by 3LPremium Double-Sided Tape 1/4, 1 inch

Scrabook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner® Ultra Refillable Dispenser

Scrabook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser

Stampendous Cling Christmas Cottage (wrap)

Northwoods Bethlehem Scene (card)

Ranger Gold Embossing Powder

Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Versafine Clair Medieval Blue Ink (card)

Ranger Distress Chipped Sapphire Ink (wrap)

Dark Blue Card Stock

Gold Metallic Linen Paper

Cream Card Stock

Dark Blue Pearlescent Card Stock

White Shimmer Linen Paper

White Card Stock

Vellum