Happy National Watermelon Day!

WoW! I haven't been on my blog at all this year...yikes! Well, today I hope to make it up to you with this adorable (and easy) Watermelon Box...because it's National Watermelon Day! Come make one with me and get the kids involved!

**I receive products from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® for use in my projects. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience and by doing so I can share what I personally love to use.**

Box Base

Trim a piece of 6.5 x 5.25-inch dark green cardstock. On the longer side (6.5-inch) facing up on the scoreboard, score at 2.25, 3, 5.25, and 6-inch. Then flip to the 5.25-inch side and score at 0.75, 1.5, 3.75, and 4.5-inch. Burnish all the score lines.

With the 6.5-inch side up, cut all the vertical score lines where they intersect with the second score line. From left to right, cut off the two narrow stacking rectangle shapes, one square, two large rectangles, and one square. Mieter the cut edges. See the picture below to get the final results from the cuts.

Embellish the Box Front

Cut a piece of 2 x 2 1/8-inch dark red cardstock to create the box front panel. Then cut cream and light green cardstock strips - it doesn't matter the length as long as the width is 2 inches. These two colors will be used as melon rinds.

For interest, I angle-cut the rinds and used the box front panel as a guide to trim. Using the E-Z Dots® Repositionable Dispenser was a good choice as I had to position the piece a few times until I got my desired look.

Assemble the Box

Assemble the box with the Crafty Power Tape (aka tear tape). The 1/4-inch wide tape is aligned along one side of the slightly larger liner. So I can perfectly place two pieces of tape on the side tab. Because the tape was offset, it helped to easily remove the liner. LOVE!!! Adhere the ends together.

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside with 3D Foam Garden Shapes

Using the raindrop shapes from the 3D Foam Garden Shapes as watermelon seeds, I randomly placed them, leaving room for the sentiment strip. Once my desired design was created, I adhered the sentiment with the E-Z Runner® Micro Strips Dispenser to the box front - great for narrow strips!

Remove the liners from the "seeds" and place a small piece of black foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors over the adhesive. Make sure to face the foil color to you, rub gently to transfer the color, and peel off. EASY!!

I hope you enjoyed my Watermelon Box tutorial. It's so easy...change out the paper and create another theme design. LMK what you think - comment below! Oh, btw I have a P.S. note that you should take a look at too...it's after my Pinterest image ;) 

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Watermelon Day!
MargieH

Creative Time: 25 mins
Skill Level: Beginner

Supplies: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®: the E-Z Dots® Repositionable Dispenser, E-Z Runner® Micro Strips Dispenser, 3D Foam Garden Shapes, Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors, and Crafty Power Tape (tear tape)

Other: Craft Die and Stamps: Hero Arts; Scoreboard; Cream, Dark Red + Green, Light Green Cardstock

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P.S. I have another Watermelon project, Watermelon Card Duo, on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Blog too! If you have time, I would love for you to visit and see another photo tutorial on this...

PinkFresh Studio DEC23 Challenge: Winter Greetings Scrapbook Layout

 

Hi, friends! I'm back with another project created from the recently purchased Folk Snowflake set which I fell in love with. The main component was to create a background using the layering stencil sheets. For the title, I used one of the sentiments from the Folk Snowflake Clear Stamp Set and die-cut it with its coordinating die set.

I'm submitting this page as a part of the PinkFresh Studio December 2023 Holiday Vibes Challenge using the color palette shown.

The picture was from an Alaskan Cruise with the glacier behind us...lots of snow and ice. So this set was perfect to showcase this picture. LOL! Also, I wanted to create a CAS-style (Clean and Simple style) page. I loved how this turned out :)

First I randomly stenciled the snowflakes with different colored inks to create a soft background. Then on a separate piece of white cardstock, I stenciled one more to stamp and die-cut as a stunning accent by the picture.

Next, I die-cut and inked rectangle frames and mat panels. Also, die-cut a vellum snowflake for added interest.

The picture was double-matted with the inked panel and the gold mirror cardstock panel using the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser. Set aside to work on the rectangle frames.

Apply the E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser to the rectangle frames. It has the perfect 1/8" width to cover the narrow areas. I've added an extra strip of adhesive to the corners for extra security.

Using the matted image and the T-ruler as a guide, determine the placement of the rectangle frames. 

The picture was popped up with the Crafty Foam Tape in Black 108ft. for a subtle 1/32" lift (half of 1/16"). The snowflake shape was popped up with a regular size 1/2" 3D Foam Circles White Mix which has a 1/16" height.

Stamp and die-cut the sentiment from white cardstock. This will be the title. Add a combination of 3D Foam Strips in White and 3D Foam Squares Micro White to make it stand out.

Tuck the snowflake vellum shape behind the picture in the upper right corner and secure it with the E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine (aka the Vellum Runner). Then add the title.

Lastly, add the half-back golden nuggets with the Adhesive Dots Mini.

I hope you enjoyed my photo tutorial! Wanna join in? Click PinkFresh Studio December 2023 Holiday Vibes Challenge. Good Luck!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

Skill Level: Intermediate
Creative Time: 40 mins

Materials Needed:
Stamps, Thin Metal Dies, Stencils and Stamping Tool: PinkFresh Studio (Folk Snowflake Clear Stamp Set, Thin Metal Dies and Stencils and Stamp Press Tool); Inks: Ranger Ink (Distress Oxide Ink in Spun Sugar, Peeled Paint and Broken China); Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® (E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser, E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser, 3D Foam Circles White Mix, 3D Foam Squares Micro White, 3D Foam Strips in White, Adhesive Dots Mini, and Crafty Foam Tape in Black 108ft.); Stamp Positioner: MISTI (My Sweet Petunia); Embellishments: Buttons Galore and More; Rectangle Thin Metal Dies; Embellishment Picker Tool; Black Ink; Paper Trimmer; Gold Mirror Cardstock; White Cardstock

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PinkFresh Studio DEC23 Challenge: Layered Warmest Wishes Snowflake Card

 

Hi, friends! I recently purchased the Folk Snowflake set which I fell in love with. It includes the Folk Snowflake Clear Stamp Set, its coordinating die set, and its layering stencil sheets. AND PinkFresh Studio posted their December monthly challenge...this is my first time to participate!

When I saw this design, I knew I wanted to pair it with the soft blue sweater patterned paper that I've been keeping for a special project - this one! LOL!

First I stamped, die-cut, and ink stenciled to create one muted color snowflake shape. It was so easy to do. I did this twice as I wanted to cut one and layer one on top of a whole snowflake shape.

To highlight and stand out the snowflake, I die-cut with the Folk Snowflake Die in the gold mirror cardstock and then cut it in half to peek behind the focal point.

Using the E-Z Dots® Repositionable Refillable Dispenser, I adhered the gold mirror cardstock behind the snowflake. I use this adhesive because the placement might need repositioning many times...which it did! LOL!

For the second snowflake, I trimmed off the tips and then outlined the edges with a black marker to highlight the shape. Then add a small 3D Foam Circle White in the center back and secure it on top of the main snowflake shape.

After shaping the second snowflake, I centered it on top of the larger snowflake and lastly, I covered a combination of 3D Foam Circles White Mix and Crafty Foam Tape in Black 108ft. on the back of the large snowflake. I love the subtle lift of the Crafty Foam Tape because of its subtle 1/32" height (half of 1/16" that is in the Crafty Foam Tape 54ft. Set it aside. Let's work on the card layers!

I am using a pearl shimmer cardstock to create a side-fold A2-sized (4.25 x 5.5-inch) card base. For extra shine, I trimmed the gold mirror cardstock to 4 1/8 x 5 3/8-inch. I found the perfect patterned paper for the card front, a soft blue sweater design which was cut to 3 7/8 x 5 1/8-inch.

Stamp sentiment on a 4 1/8 x 1-inch strip of vellum. Using the layered snowflake to determine placement, I adhered the sentiment toward the bottom of the card front with the E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine (aka the Vellum Runner). Then secure the layered snowflake above it.

For the finishing touch, add pearls, bubbles, and other sparkles with the Adhesive Dots Micro.

Here's the close up...what do you think? I LOVE how this turned out!

I hope you enjoyed my photo tutorial! Wanna join in? Click PinkFresh Studio December 2023 Holiday Vibes Challenge. Good Luck!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

Skill Level: Intermediate
Creative Time: 40 mins

Materials Needed:
Stamps, Thin Metal Dies, Stencils and Stamping Tool: PinkFresh Studio (Folk Snowflake Clear Stamp Set, Thin Metal Dies and Stencils and Stamp Press Tool); Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® (E-Z Runner® Permanent Fine, E-Z Dots® Repositionable Refillable Dispenser, 3D Foam Circles White Mix, Adhesive Dots Micro, and Crafty Foam Tape in Black 108ft.); Patterned Paper: Memory Place/Kawaii Paper Goods (Gingham Love Collection); Stamp Positioner: MISTI (My Sweet Petunia); Embellishments: Buttons Galore and More; Embellishment Picker Tool; Black Ink; Black Marker; Score Board and Crease Tool; Paper Trimmer; Gold Mirror Cardstock; Pearl Shimmer Cardstock

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Gift Card Holder Shaped Card

 Hello! I have another fun project based on my new purchase from Emily Moore Designs. This time, I am featuring the Gift Card Holder Die. I love the shape of this die that I made a shaped card out of it. What do you think? 

Using the Gift Card Holder Die, die-cut one each of the circle flower patterned paper and white cardstock from the A2 Card Base Paper Pack.

Since I'm working with a narrow area, I scored one of the long sides of the white cardstock die-cut shape at 1/4" from the edge to make my hinge for the shaped card. Then applied the Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/8" and put the patterned paper die-cut shape on top to create one shaped card. This hinged method is how I create all my shaped cards :) 

Next, I stamped a sentiment from the Numbers & Gifting Stamp Set in black ink on the bottom edge of the white cardstock gift card holder.

Let's work on the card front. Using the leftover patterned paper and white cardstock, I cut 2 x 3 1/4" and 2 1/4 x 3.5". respectively to mat together and support the sentiment. With the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser, I layered the two mats and then popped up the sentiment with cut leftovers that I had from the 3D Foam Creative Sheets. Speaking of leftovers, I used one of the sentiments from my project, the Christmas Sentiment Tree Card. Waste Not!

Final touches included foiling my 3D Foam Stars with the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets in Celebrate Colors. To achieve this Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique, simply take off the liner, place the foil color side facing you, and rub to transfer the color. Done!

Add the Golden Nugget AB Half Pearlz with the Adhesive Dots Micro on the opposite corners. Place the gift card inside the card and it's ready to give!

So much fun to play with the NEW Gift Card Holder Die! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

Creative Time: 30 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Emily Moore Designs: Gift Card Holder Die, Numbers & Gifting Stamp Set and A2 Card Base Paper Pack; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser, 3D Foam Creative Sheets, 3D Foam Stars, Adhesive Dots Micro, and Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets in Celebrate Colors; Home Hobby by 3L: Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/8"; Buttons Galore & More: Golden Nugget AB Half Pearlz; White Cardstock; Scoreboard and Bone Folder; Gem Picker

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Christmas Sentiment Tree Card

Hello! I've got a fun idea of creating a holiday tree full of Christmas sentiment strips! Emily Moore Designs generously created three sheets of Christmas Sayings (FREE DOWNLOADABLE) sentiments and made them into free downloads for friends to use. It also coordinates with her Card Sentiment Dies :) Thank You, Emily!! 

The same day that I downloaded them, I went out for a Chinese lunch with hubby, and guess what was my fortune cookie message ("You will soon receive an (un)usual gift freely given. Accept!")...LOL!! It's a sign! 

This is the card I created...what do you think? I loved how it turned out :) 

After all the sentiments were die-cut into strips and squares from her Card Sentiment Dies, gather up the slimline card base in white cardstock and the front card panel cut to fit the base. How? Just trim the purple and white speckle patterned paper from the A2 Card Base Paper Pack to 4.25 x 8.5-inch. Adhere with the E-Z Dot® Repositionable adhesive. I love using this adhesive - it's forgiving. Just peel the panel off and reposition!

Create a long triangle template from copy paper to fit the card, and adhere it with the E-Z Dot® Repositionable to the pink/purple marble patterned paper from the A2 Card Base Paper Pack. Use a paper trimmer to cut the triangle shape out because I can't cut a straight line! LOL! With the same adhesive, center the triangle on the card front.

Using the cut triangle as the base, add the sentiment strips in the desired design and secure with the E-Z Dot® Repositionable.

Add the last touches of gems with the Adhesive Dots Micro and foil the 3D Foam Stars with the silver sheet from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets in Celebrate. Remove the liner place the foil (color side facing you) and rub to transfer the color to the stars. Reapply the foil in missed areas.

And it's done! I hope you take advantage of Emily's generous gift, the Christmas Sayings (FREE DOWNLOADABLE) sentiments, and share with her your creation! Here's to a wonderful holiday season!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

Creative Time: 40 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Emily Moore Designs: Christmas Sayings (FREE DOWNLOADABLE), Card Sentiment Dies, and A2 Card Base Paper Pack; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Dot® Repositionable Refillable Dispenser, 3D Foam Stars, Adhesive Dots Micro, and Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets in Celebrate Colors; Buttons Galore & More: Gem; White Cardstock; Copy Paper; Paper Trimmer; Gem Picker

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