Tuesday, August 15, 2017

A Little Book Review: Just Look Up by Courtney Walsh

Off topic of my creative journey but are you looking for a good book to read? I'd like to suggest Just Look Up by Courtney Walsh. I look forward to reading her stories and hope she never stops! No pressure, Courtney! LOL! I've read all SIX of them and each time the story gets better and better :)

**I receive a complimentary advanced reader copy from Tyndale Publishing. The opinions are completely my own**

A little review I wrote on Goodreads.com...

Just Look UpJust Look Up by Courtney Walsh

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Thought CHANGE OF HEART (Courtney Walsh's last novel) couldn't be beat but JUST LOOK UP was even better! Could not put the book down - read it in one day.

Tug at the heart strings a bit because I can relate to the main character's childhood. Made me laugh and shed a little tear too. This story makes you think about job demands, family, love and how to balance it all. Loved that the locations are near me - Chicago and (small town) Michigan.

Well written and if you enjoy this book, you will love her other books as well.

Thanks for letting me make a suggestion :)

Pssst, she's coming out with another book - HOMETOWN GIRL which is now up for pre-order on Amazon. #CANNOTwait

Have a great rest of the week,
MargieH


Sunday, August 13, 2017

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: Sweet 16 Treat Box Banner Tutorial using E-Z Runner Grand Ultra Strong

Today I'm on Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Blog and am excited to share my literally "outside the box" project using Spellbinders® Paper Arts Surprise Me Box Etched Dies from the Special Occasions Collection by Marisa Job. It's a Sweet 16 banner with a Bohemian vibe - what do you think?

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


Let me show you how to create this dimensional banner!




First I need to change out my E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent with my E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong Refill. I use this type of adhesive when I am doing paper construction projects like these boxes.



These Grand Refills are so easy to change out - just drop it in. See the quick How to Use and Refill the E-Z Runner® Grand Dispenser video below...


Next I cut the Surprise Me Box Etched Dies Base Die for a total of six with patterned papers. Assemble each box with E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong by applying adhesive on the tabs and put the ends together.


For the letters, I took off the top liner of 3D Foam Creative Sheets (determine how much you want to use and trim first) and placed patterned paper over it. Cut the desired letter with Spellbinders® Platinum™ 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine. Repeat the process until you spell out SWEET.




For a visual, see How to Use 3D Foam Creative Sheets video below...


For 16, repeat above step but without adding patterned paper. Once cut, you will add glitter to the front side by removing top liner and then pressing glitter over the exposed area. Tap off excess and set aside.


Cut Surprise Me Box Etched Dies Tag Die for a total of 12 with white cardstock. Apply a line of E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong in the middle of two tags per box and center them together on top to form one shape. Remove the bottom liner of a letter and place on top of the two tags. Repeat for all letters and "16."



Close each end of box with an Adhesive Dots Large. Place one in the inside and squeeze all four sides to adhere (sometimes I used two Adhesive Dots if one didn't work).


Thread jute through the top of each box and it's ready to displayed!


Go visit Special Occasions Collection by Marisa Job over at Spellbinders® Paper Arts.

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Supplies:
E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent
E-Z Runner® Grand Ultra Strong Refill
3D Foam Creative Sheets
Adhesive Dots Large
Spellbinders® Paper Arts:
S6-105 Surprise Me Box Etched Dies from the Special Occasions Collection by Marisa Job
Spellbinders® Platinum™ 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
Others:
Patterned Paper: Graphic45 (Bohemian Bazaar Collection)
Glitter: Stampendous
White Cardstock; Jute