Hi Kokeshi Girl Card

A few weeks ago, I purchased a bunch of items from i-Crafter because the collection was full of Japanese designs. You may recall I created a family scrapbook page using their Wisteria Vines die. See Wisteria Vines Family Photo Layout post. Also in my basket were the Kokeshi Dress Up die set and the Japanese Kumiko Stencil. {{BIG GRIN}}

**I receive products from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 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.**

Using a mixed media piece from another project, I used brown ink and the Japanse Kumiko Stencil to randomly add the design to it. I inked the edges to finish and set it aside.

Let's start with the kimono pieces, I first applied Adhesive Sheets to the back of each patterned paper before die-cutting. It makes it so much easier to assemble and no messy liquid glue to seep out (think stickers).

Ink the edges of the kimono pieces with the same brown ink to give it definition.

Next die-cut the girl in ivory cardstock. I love that the design has embossed areas to add different parts like the collar, eyes, and zori straps.

Take off the liners from the kimono pieces and assemble the girl. For the sleeves, I pop them up with 3D Foam Strips. 

Before die-cutting the hair, eyes, and zori sandal straps, I applied Adhesive Sheets to the back of the black cardstock. I later die-cut her feet in white cardstock.

After die-cutting the letters HI, I assembled all the pieces on the card panel (aka stenciled mixed media piece). I only wanted a subtle dimension for the panel so I used the Crafty Foam Tape 108ft because it had a depth of 1mm (like a Thin 3D Foam Square) to attach to my black A2 size card base. Done!

I hope you enjoyed this card. Would love it if you follow me on the blog or my ILscraps Instagram! Have a wonderful day!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

Skill Level: Intermediate
Creative Time: 30 minutes

Materials Needed:
Patterned Paper: Spellbinders® Paper Arts (Express Yourself Paper Pad)
Craft Dies: i-crafter (Kokeshi Dress Up and Japanese Kumiko Stencil); Memory Box (Vintage Varsity Alphabet)
Ink and Applicator: Ranger Ink (Distress Ink in Gathered Twigs)
Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® (E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots, Crafty Foam Tape 108ft, 3D Foam Strips, and Adhesive Sheets 6 x 12in.)
Other: Black, White and Ivory Cardstock; Scissors; Manual Die-Cutting Machine; Blending Brush

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Craft Fancy: Happy Holidays Card using Craft Fancy Exclusive Dies From Memory Box

On several occasions, I have been asked to design a make 'n take project for either a retailer or manufacturer. This card project was for a stamp consumer show in Madison, Wisconsin. The challenge (more to myself) was to use these etched dies in a unique and interesting way without being overwhelming.

This is what I came up with...a Happy Holidays Card using Craft Fancy's exclusive dies from Memory Box. When completed, you will have a layered and dimensional holiday card.

**I receive products from Craft Fancy and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 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.**

Creating the Holiday Card Front

Use the Forest Landscape die to cut with a piece of 5 5/8 x 4" white cardstock. On the long side, place die on the top edge (making sure the tallest tree tip is just below the edge). NOTE: place wax paper between the die and cardstock for easy separation. Cut with manual die cutting machine. Remove die and flip the cardstock to repeat the same cutting steps.

When done, it should look like the piece on the left. Cut in half to create two borders like the pieces on the right.

Put the two borders together and shift a little to the desired look. NOTE: keep the top border steady and shift the back order. The top border will be the one showing up on the card front. Trim any harsh corner shown (think rolling slopes).

Use the Snowman Landscape die to cut with a piece of 5 1/2 x 3" white glitter cardstock. On the long side, place die on the top edge (making sure the snowman's head is just below the edge). Cut with manual die cutting machine. Remove die and flip the cardstock to repeat the same cutting steps.

When done, it should look like the piece on the left. Cut in half to create two borders like the pieces on the right. For this project, we only use one but you can either set aside for another project or place inside your card for an accent.

Placing the Pieces Together

Place your Forest Landscape border die cut about 1/2" from the bottom of your black glitter A2 size (5.5 x 4.14") card base, aligning the left edge of the border to the edge of the card base. Trim excess on the right side.

Use your Snowman Landscape border die cut as a guide and determine the placement of sentiment stamp. Remove Snowman border, ink the stamp and stamp onto the Forest border.

Next, add four 3D Foam Squares on the back of the Snowman border die cut. Place at the bottom edge of the card base and you're done!

Here's another look at the finished card.

• Creative Time: less than an hour
• Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Craft Fancy Exclusive Dies made by Memory Box Co.: Forest Landscape and Snowman Landscape
White Cardstock: Neenah
Black and White Glitter Paper: Best Creations
Stamp: Lawn Fawn (Plan On It: Holidays Set)
Ink: Clearsnap
Tool: MISTI (My Sweet Petunia); Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine (Spellbinders® Paper Arts)
Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® (E-Z Runner Grand Refillable Dispenser and 3D Foam Squares - White, Regular)

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Today's theme is “Wear Your Adhesives on the Outside”, which means using various Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® products with different mediums to customize your projects. I'm using a combination of glitter, craft foil and embossing powder to create my PEACE & JOY HOLIDAY CARD.

**I receive products from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 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.**

Wear Your Adhesives on the Outside: Premium Double-Sided Tape and Glitter

On a 5.25 x 4" card panel, I applied Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/4 in. and Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/8 in. to the left side of the panel. Tuck the ends behind the panel, take off the top liner and sprinkle fine gold glitter on top of both. Press glitter into the tape and shake excess off. You have a beautiful border!

Wear Your Adhesives on the Outside: 3D Foam Shapes and Craft Foil

I took out two ornament shapes from the 3D Foam Holiday Embellishment Kit and place them on top of the glittered border. Next, remove top liner of each shape, apply gold craft foil (colored side UP) and gently rub. The kit has everything to make your foiled holiday embellishments...no need for a tool, just throw it in your bag and go! Note: I cut my foil for easier handling.

Wear Your Adhesives on the Outside: 3D Foam Creative Sheets and Embossing Powder

Custom create dimensional embellishments with 3D Foam Creative Sheets - one of my favorite products! You can die-cut your favorite shape, words or designs and it will cut like butah! I used intricate design words. Placed them on the card panel, took off the top liner and sprinkled gold embossing powder. Tap off excess and melt with a heating tool. YES! This high-density foam can be heat embossed :)

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Finishing Touches

For each corner of the card panel, add a Creative Photo Corners Gold to tie in the gold accents. Then apply E-Z Dots® Permanent Dispenser on the back and center onto a Kraft A2 size (5.5 x 4.25") card base. It's ready to be sent!

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Products:
Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/4 in.
Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/8 in.
3D Foam Holiday Embellishment Kit
3D Foam Creative Sheets
Creative Photo Corners Gold
E-Z Dotsr® Permanent Dispenser
Others:
Patterned Paper: Photo Play Paper Company (Mad 4 Plaid Collection)
Etched Dies: MemoryBox Dies (Craft Fancy Exclusive Die Set)
Kraft Cardstock; Gold Embossing Powder; Fine Gold Glitter; Heating Tool

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Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: Using Adhesives Sheets on Intricate Die Cuts for my Autumn Hello Card

Today I am sharing my autumn themed card and how Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Adhesive Sheets 4 x 6" saved me time and frustration on placing my intricate die cuts. Let me show you how!

Recently I have been addicted to mono printing using a gel plate and ink pads (paint are the usual medium but I had to be different! LOL!) to make my own patterned papers. Here's what I did...

1. Mist the gel plate with water and then pounced Orange Blossom Ink, Potting Soil Ink and Fern Green Ink in desired areas.
2. Then lightly mist with water over the inked area to give it texture (think water droplets).
3. Wait a few moments and then place a piece of white cardstock over the plate.
4. Gently rub across the back of the cardstock evenly for good coverage.
5. Then pull the paper away and enjoy the results!

I am showing one of the patterns that will be used below...

For the die cuts, I first trimmed my paper to size and applied the Adhesive Sheets 4 x 6" on the back. I took off the thin border liner and used it as my guide to place my paper. Then took off the liner little by little and rubbed it to cover the back the patterned paper. Perfect coverage!

Next I die cut my intricate die designs and "hello" word (repeat the same process with green cardstock in a small size).

Trim the green cardstock and other patterned paper to created a matted card panel to fit an A7-sized card base. I used E-Z Runner® Ultra Refillable Dispenser as my patterned paper was warped. I love that it adheres down flat :)

Figure out the placement of the die cuts and then take off the liner to adhere...I started with "Hello" and worked on the edge.

I used Dual Tip Glue Pen to adhere my cute acorn die cuts and used E-Z Runner® Ultra Refillable Dispenser to center the embellished card panel onto my card base.

Isn't it adorable?! Loved how it turned out and without fighting with the adhesive = EASY!!

Got intricate dies?! Use Adhesive Sheets - they have different sizes. NO STICKY MESS on dies and CUTS LIKE BUTAH! LOL!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

Supplies:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L:
Adhesive Sheets 4 x 6"
E-Z Runner® Ultra Refillable Dispenser
Home Hobby
Dual Tip Glue Pen
Others:
Dies: Memory Box: (Acorn Trio & Oak Flourish - Craft Fancy exclusive); JustRite PaperCrafts (Hello Decorative Oval Frame Dies)
Cardstock/Card Base: Darice/Core'dinations
Gel Plate: Gel Press (8 x 10" Gel Plate)
Inks: Ranger Ink (Archival Inks by Wendy Vecchi - Orange Blossom, Potting Soil & Fern Green)

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: How to Create a Grid Style Fall Scrapbook Page

Hello~! I am excited that I'm showing off my first fall scrapbook page. Love the fall season and its beautiful colors. Bella Blvd's Hello Autumn Collection is perfect for my page of my mother/daughter outing in Japan last year.

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As always, many thanks for stopping in!
MargieH