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

My Treasured Kutz: Guest Blogging with Thanksgiving Wreath Card

Happy Thanksgiving!! What perfect timing as I am up on My Treasured Kutz Blog today with my second card in a series of three! Love this one as I piece together the wreath one by one with great dimension :)

For a detailed tutorial on this card, please visit Thanksgiving Wreath Card and if you like what you see, please comment! Would LOVE to hear from you!!

To see my first card from this series with detailed tutorial, click Fall is Here Card.

As always, thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L and Graphic 45 Blog Hop - Day 5: Tri-Fold Scrapbook Page Tutorial

Can't get enough of Graphic 45! So today I'm back on Day 5 with a tri-fold scrapbook page using a 12 x 12" patterned papers from their Cityscapes Collection. Loved how it turned out...

First I google searched tri-fold card and found many video tutorials on it. I basically used the same measurements on the score lines (2", 4", 8" and 10"). Cut from 2" score line to the 10" score line (with 3" from the top and bottom). Accordion fold the outer edges the same way and folded opposite way for the inside portion to get my page base. The grey cardstock is a better view of the cuts/folds.

Next I cut patterned papers for the outside edges of my page. The two long sides are 1.75 x 11.75" strips. The insides are 1.75 x 2.75"(4 pcs) and 3.75 x 2.75" (2 pcs).

The middle sections were two strips of 1.75 x 5.75" and all were adhered down with the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser.

For the focal point, I picked out two sheets of patterned paper with an image of the Eiffel Tower. One as the base and the other to fussy cut and then layer with 3D Foam Square - White, Mix.

After that was done, I added 3D Foam Swirl Shapes as accents in the center. Pull the liner off and gently rubbed Pigment Powder Silver for a bit of shimmer and interest.

Since I don't like to waste what's left of the 3D Foam Swirl Shapes sheet. I cut the used areas and adhered it to the back of the focal point for dimension.

Now it's ready for display and I am so happy how it turned out! Here's a close up look...

Supplies:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser
3D Foam Square - White, Mix
Donna Salazar with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L:
3D Foam Swirl Shapes
Pigment Powder Silver
Graphic 45:
Cityscapes Collection

If you like what you see, I have more on my blog (most with tutorials). Please consider following me, would love to have you!

Thanks for stopping by! Today is Day 5 (and last day) so enter while you can - Good Luck!
MargieH

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L and Graphic 45 Blog Hop - Day 2: Jungle Safari Pop Up Card Tutorial

I am thrilled to be a part of the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® and Graphic 45 Blog Hop - Day 2! My "pop up" challenge is a dimensional card using the Safari Adventure Collection with a combination of foam adhesives.

The card base was cut and embossed with my manual die cutting machine in black cardstock.

I cut pieces to fit the areas of the card base that were blank (with the exception of the middle) and inked the edges for a subtle finish. Then I adhered them with E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser.

Next I fussed cut flower/leaf image from one of the postcards in the Safari Adventure Collection - Journaling & Ephemera Cards set, inked the edges, placed a 3D Foam Square - White, Regular on the back and adhered onto the card panel. Inside I trimmed and placed a postcard to write a note.

Then added orange and red glitter glue to enhance the accents.

After the glitter is dry, it's ready to send!

Thanks for stopping by :) Go visit Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® and Graphic 45 Blog Hop - Day 2! for more eye candy and a chance to win some giveaways - Good Luck!
MargieH

Supplies:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser
3D Foam Square - White, Regular
Graphic 45:
Safari Adventure Collection - 6 x 6" Patterns & Solids
Safari Adventure Collection - Journaling & Ephemera Cards
Others:
Dies: Spellbinders® Creative Arts (S7-202 Decorated Birthday Set)
Ink & Tool: Ranger Ink (Distressed Ink by Tim Holtz - Old Paper & Gathered Twigs)
Glitter Glue: Ranger Ink (Stickles - Orange Slice & Christmas Red)
Black Cardstock

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft: A Going Away Canvas

I'm up on Faber-Castell® Design Memory Craft® Blog!!! Created a special canvas gift as a going away gift for a special friend using a combination of Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Gelato® colors and their Textural Accent products.

There's a full step by step tutorial as well as a complete list of supplies for you to re-create this project. Visit A Going Away Canvas post and let me know what you think of my clever idea in creating this project!

Here are some sneak peeks!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

JustRite: Butterfly Kisses Cling Set Shaped Card

Today, I am introducing JustRite® PaperCraft’s January 2014 Release – Butterfly Kisses Cling Set and Whisper Secrets Cling Stamps using Spellbinders® S4-345 Picot Edge Circles, S5-019 Labels Eight and S5-148 Decorative Labels Eight dies to create a shaped card.

今日のJustRite１月のリリースは、とても素敵なデザインです。Butterfly Kisses Cling Setを使い、Shaped カードを作りました。中身はWhisper Secrets Cling Stampsを押してみました。Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft の水彩色鉛筆で色を付けました。

Inside of my card, I stamped Whisper Secrets Cling Stamps. Thought it was appropriate to include...I AM thinking about spring (buried in 10"+ of snow)! LOL!

For the butterfly image, I stamped on white cardstock, fussy cut around it and used my Design Memory Craft's ART Grip Watercolors. LOVE how it turned out - so beautiful, if I do say so myself! Heehee!!

Here's a second look at my shaped card :)

Project Supplies:
JustRite Papercraft Stamps – Butterfly Kisses Cling Set and Whisper Secrets Cling Stamps
Spellbinders® Creative Arts - S4-345 Picot Edge Circles, S5-019 Labels Eight and S5-148 Decorative Labels Eight
Inks – IMAGINE Craft®/TSUKINEKO® (Memento - Black Tuxedo)
WaterColor and Water Brush - Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft (ART Grip Watercolors)
Patterned Papers - Graphic45 (Bohemian Bazaar Collection)
Cardstock - Darice and Core'dinations ColorCore® Cardstock
Pearls - Mark Richards and Prima
Adhesives - Beacon Adhesives (Zip Dry) and SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L® (3D Foam Squares and Dotz™)

See what my fellow designers have created with today’s wonderful release!

JustRite Inspiration

Kathy Jones

Angela Barkhouse

Margie Higuchi 

Sheri Holt 

Kristi Schurr 

Darsie Bruno

Thanks for stopping by to visit!
MargieH

JustRite: CupCake Celebrations Clear Stamps and Cupcake Stand Die

Today, I am introducing JustRite® PaperCraft’s January 2014 Release – Cupcake Celebrations Clear Stamps and matching Cupcake Stand Dies to create this FUN celebrate card! SO CUTE!!

今日のJustRite１月のリリースは、カップケーキのDesignです～！スタンプセットとダイ...可愛い～！両方を使い、Birthday カードを作ってみました。楽しい～！

I cut and embossed Cupcake Stand Dies with patterned papers. To make a two tier stand, I cut out one tier and adhered together the rest. Added a little glitter and adhered each cupcake with 3D Foam Squares to the stand. Great fun to create!

Project Supplies:
JustRite Papercraft Stamps – Cupcake Celebrations Clear Stamps
JustRite Custom Dies - Cupcake Stand Dies and Vintage Sentiment Tag Dies
Spellbinders® Creative Arts - S5-026 Labels Twenty and S5-131 Matting Basics A
Inks – IMAGINE Craft®/TSUKINEKO® (Memento - Bamboo Leaves)
Glitter - Ranger Inks (Pink Stickles)
Cardstock and Card Base - Darice and Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock®/David Tutera™ Celebrate Cardmaking System
Patterned Papers - Graphic45 (Mother Goose Collection)
Adhesives - Beacon Adhesives (Zip Dry) and SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L® (3D Foam Squares and E-Z Runner)
Other: Ribbon

See what my fellow designers have created with today’s fabulous release!

JustRite Inspiration

Michele Kovack
Sheri Holt
Eva Dobilas
Heidi Blankenship
Robin Parker
Margie Higuchi

Kristi Schurr

Thanks for stopping by to visit!
MargieH

San Jose CA Road Trip & Card Making Class

Earlier in the month, I went to visit my friend Emi Kume in San Jose CA. She is the founding editor of "Love My Memories" magazine, a Japanese papercrafting magazine, and is credited for bringing scrapbooking to the forefront in Japan. I am fortunate to be a contributing writer for the magazine.

The first thing we did once I got to San Jose was a visit to Scrapbook Island - one of my "must go" places on my list and I wasn't disappointed :) LOVEd that store!! AND I finally got to meet Laurie...we talked like we were old friends! Love that!

On the first day, we did a short tour around San Francisco...OMGosh, it's been over 20 years since I last visited! What a beautiful city! In about five hours, we covered the Painted Ladies (Alamo Square), Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square and Treasure Island...WOW! LOL!!

During my stay, I had a fabulous opportunity to do a card making class with her Japanese students, using Spellbinders® die templates and some techniques to kick it up a notch! This is what they created...

I love how you can mix and match different die templates to layer, to ink, to fold & tuck, to stencil....so many different techniques! (Pictures taken by Emi)

Here are the lovely ladies who participated in the class! THANK YOU & お疲れ様でした～！楽しい時間ありがとうございました。また、カードを一緒に作りましょう。

BIG THANK YOU to the following manufacturers who made this possible: Spellbinders Creative Arts, WorldWin Papers, David Tutera for Darice/Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock, JustRite Papercraft, Graphic45, SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVE BY 3L, IMAGINE Craft/TSUKINEKO and Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft!!

It was such an amazing time and the much needed break from the intense CHA (Craft & Hobby Association trade show) prep! LOL! Thank you for an amazing time, Emi & family!! xo

Thank YOU for reading this far :)
MargieH