Celebrate 4th of July Card

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Margie Higuchi

Happy July!! I have a paper collection sitting in my stash and with the 4th of July around the corner, I am making a quick Celebrate 4th of July Card. Hi, Margie here today to share my process.

Celebrate 4th of July Card by Margie Higuchi for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Celebrate 4th of July Card Panel

Start with cutting a piece of 4 x 5.25-inch beige patterned paper and a piece of 4 x 2.25-inch star patterned paper. Adhere the star piece on top of the beige paper with the E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser. This will be our card panel for an A2-size (4.25 x 5.5-inch) card base.

Embellish the Card Panel

Taking advantage of the matching sticker sheet, I trimmed one of the border stickers to fit the panel. Then added a sentiment banner toward the bottom of the panel.

I chose the Celebrate Star sticker as the focal point of the panel.

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside with 3D Foam Stars

Going with the theme, I am using the 3D Foam Stars to embellish and pop up my Celebrate Star sticker sentiment. The second largest star was centered on the panel and the top liner was removed. Next, place a small foam star behind the sentiment sticker and apply static powder on the exposed adhesive to alleviate the stickiness. Remove the liner and center the sentiment sticker on the large foam star.

Working around the exposed adhesive, place a piece of red foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors (color side up facing you) over the adhesive and tap/rub the foil into the star to transfer the color. Remove to reveal! For any missed areas, simply reapply the foil. Repeat the foiling steps with the other smaller foam stars and a couple of stars from the E-Z Runner® Stars Refillable Dispenser in different colors.

Assemble the Celebrate 4th of July Card

Add strips of 3D Foam Strips Large White on the back of the panel and center on a cream cardstock A2-size card base.

Wishing you a safe and Happy 4th of July! I hope my Celebrate 4th of July Card tutorial inspired you to pull out your patriotic papers and stickers to make a super easy card.

Thanks for stopping by!
Margie Higuchi

Creative Time: 25 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Stars Refillable Dispenser

E-Z Runner® Grand Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Strips Large White

3D Foam Stars

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors

Other: Papers + Stickers: PhotoPlay Paper Company (Red, White & Blue Collection); Cream Cardstock; Static Powder Tool

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Handmade Joyful Card

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Margie Higuchi

Several rolls of handmade papers were gifted to me by my brother and his wife when they went to Sir Lanka on vacation. Hi, Margie here today, and I want to share what I created with it. Also, what adhesives I used to make it work!

Handmade Joyful Card by Margie Higuchi for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Joyful Panels

The pattern had natural elements in it so I wanted it to make a background. Die-cut a rectangle panel for a top panel.

Joyful Paper Doll

Using the Dual Tip Glue Pen, I die-cut and paper-pieced a kimono girl with a combination of patterned paper and white, cream, and black cardstock. With the Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft., I secured the paper doll on the panel.

Using the same Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft., I covered the back of the panel and matted it on a larger citrus green panel before adding to a white cardstock card base.

Add Joyful Sentiment

Stamp the sentiment with black ink on a piece of white cardstock and die-cut it with a strip die. For interest, I cut the ends in a diagonal. Secure it to the upper right corner using the E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser.

Designer’s Note: Use the rounded end of a bone folder to burnish the paper doll into the panel for strong adhesion.

I love the combination of cardstock and handmade paper for a unique texture and dimension. If you have specialty papers, use them to create something similar to my Handmade Joyful Card!

Thanks for Visiting!
Margie Higuchi

Creative Time: 30 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser

Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft.

HomeHobby™ by 3L

Dual Tip Glue Pen

Other: Patterned Paper: Creative Memories (Hanayagi Collection); Handmade Paper; Ink: Ranger Ink (Distress Oxide) + Hero Arts; Sentiment Stamp: Taylored Expressions (Mini Strips – Easter); Craft Dies: Taylored Expressions (Mini Strips Die) + Trinity Stamps (Kokeshi Kutie Set); Citrus Green, Cream, White + Black Cardstock

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Doggone Cute Card Duo

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Jennifer Ingle

Hi, Jingle here today, and I have some very cute Doggone Cute Card Duo to share with you. The best part is…they are easy peasy to create and full of color!

Doggone Cute Card Duo by Jennifer Ingle for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Aren’t these pups just the CUTEST?! Using a coordinating scrapbooking collection is a great way to quickly put together card designs that pack a lot of punch in a small amount of time. You can step them up using a few fun products from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Doggone Cute Hello Card

For this friendly hello, I used three different patterned papers, a paper tag, and a sentiment strip all cut from the same paper pack. The E-Z Dots® Permanent Refillable Dispenser was used to secure the two card panels.

The tag is mounted with Crafty Foam Tape White 54ft to give it a bit of extra dimension. The little dog is a dimensional sticker from the same collection! Finally, to add a bit of shine, I added a single love heart from the 3D Foam Hearts set with just a bit of red foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors. Make sure the foil color is facing you when applying it on top of the heart!

The HELLO sentiment was adhered with 3D Foam Squares White Mix for interest and dimension.

Doggone Cute Happy Birthday

I couldn’t stop with just one of these fun designs, so I created a second card using the same basic layout. For this one, however, I added three of those 3D Foam Hearts for even more sparkle!

I love how the foil works so well with the brightly colored patterned papers.

These cards were so much fun to create and they came together so easily! I hope you are inspired to make your own!

Thanks for stopping by!
Jennifer Ingle (aka Jingle)

Creative Time: 20 mins
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Dots® Permanent Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Squares White Mix

Crafty Foam Tape White 54ft.,

3D Foam Hearts

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Celebrate Colors

Other: Papers, Stickers + Ephemera: Doodlebug Design (Doggone Cute); Blue, Red, & White Cardstock

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Endless Shaker Birthday Card

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Teri Anderson

Hi, everyone! Do you like shaker cards? Teri here to show you a fun and quick way to make an Endless Shaker Birthday Card.

Endless Shaker Birthday Card by Teri Anderson for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Make the Endless Shaker

Start by cutting a 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ panel of cardstock. It doesn’t matter what color you use as it will not be seen. Take a recycled cellophane envelope or bag. Cut it to about 6″ x 6 1/2″, leaving one side completely attached.

Take your panel of cardstock and decorate it with patterned paper pieces. Using Premium Double-Sided Tape, adhere it inside your cellophane pocket. Place tape on the sides and seal the sides up.

Dump some mostly flat shaker bits, like sequins or small paper pieces, inside your pocket. Seal up the top by adding another strip of tape. Fold the edges over and adhere them to the back of your shaker. Mount your shaker onto a card base.

Decorate the Shaker Card

Add a 3D Foam Frame to your shaker window. Place a Metallic Transfer Foil Sheet on the frame with the pretty side up. Burnish the foil firmly onto the frame with your window.

Decorate the shaker window by adding stickers or sentiments to it. Make some of those elements stand out by using 3D Foam Strips to make them pop off the card like I did with the white sentiment sticker.

Complete the card by adding a few sequins to it. Gems and small buttons would also look great!

You can add a sentiment inside your card to finish it! Another fun idea is to add a keepsake envelope to use as a pocket to tuck a gift card or cash into.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope you are inspired to make some endless shaker cards.

Happy Creating!

Teri Anderson

Creative Time: 45 minutes

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials needed:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:

3D Foam Frames and 3D Foam Strips

Adhesive Dots Small

E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors

HomeHobby™ by 3L:

Premium Double-Sided Tape 1/2in

Other: Cardstock: Neenah; Patterned Paper and Stickers: Photo Play Paper Co. (Birthday Sparkle Kit); Sequins: Simon Says Stamp; Recycled Cellophane Pocket

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You’re Sweet Shaker Layout

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Ali Skifton

Hello, friends! Ali here today, and I’m buzzing with excitement to share a You’re Sweet Layout I created as part of the design team! 🐝

This project was such a joy to make, especially with the help of those amazing 3D Foam Strips — seriously, they are a game changer! No need to cut down a bulky roll—they’re the perfect width right out of the package, making them ideal for backing thin cut files and turning them into fabulous shaker elements.

You're Sweet Layout by Ali Skifton for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

You’re Sweet Layout Background

For this page, I used the Bee Happy collection by Doodlebug Design, and it could not have been more perfect. The cheerful yellows and soft blues made the ideal palette to fill my honeycomb cut file. As soon as I saw those adorable Busy Bee shaker embellishments, I knew exactly what I wanted to do—transform those heart-shaped honeycombs into whimsical shaker pockets filled with floating bees!

Design Details

To bring it all to life, I backed the honeycombs with acetate, framed them with the 3D Foam Strips, filled them with the tiny bees, and sealed them up with another acetate layer. Watching those little bees bounce around brings so much fun and movement to the page—I’m totally hooked on making shaker layouts!

For extra dimension, I popped up the non-shaker parts of the layout with Crafty Foam Tape in White 54ft. The photo I used was taken last fall in Chicago, where I happened to be sitting in a giant honeycomb structure—talk about the perfect photo-to-page match! I love that I can carry the story from the image right into the layout design.

To finish it off, I used 3D Foam Squares White Mix to lift up some ephemera and the title. The layered flowers and bees almost fly off the page! A few enamel dots sprinkled around the honeycomb added the perfect finishing touch.

Thanks so much for stopping by—and I hope you have a sweet and sunny summer! 🍯✨

With crafty love,
Ali Skifton (FunAdventuresWithAli)

Creative Time: 120 mins
Skill Level: Advanced

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Materials Needed:

E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Squares White Mix

Crafty Foam Tape in White 54ft.

3D Foam Strips

Other: Doodlebug Design Bee Happy Collection

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Reasons to Smile Layered Layout

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Tracy McLennon

Hello crafty friends! Tracy here, and today I have a fun Reasons to Smile Layered Layout to share. Here are all of the nitty gritty details.

Reasons to Smile Layered Layout by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Reasons to Smile Layered Layout Foundation

First, pick out a patterned paper background and a nice bold polka dot piece to go across the layout. Attach this piece to the layout using the E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser.

Layout Design

Cut two narrow strips of striped patterned paper and adhere here them above and below the polka dot piece using the E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser. Cut three more strips of patterned paper and attach those also with the E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser.

Reasons to Smile Title Cluster

Create a focal cluster piece for the title. Pick the sticker to use and stick it to the die-cut piece. Then using 3D Foam Strips White, I added the frame around the title sentiment. Now you have the perfect layered title for this Reasons to Smile Layered Layout!

Photo Collage Placement and Design

Mat the 4×4 photo collage in white cardstock. Then adhere to the left hand side of the layout using Crafty Foam Tape Black. Next, add the title piece to the right hand side of the layout using Crafty Foam Tape Black again.

This is when I began to choose other die cut pieces and stickers to add around the matted photo. Add these using a combo of 3D Foam Squares White Mix and Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix, for a little extra dimension.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tracy

Creative Time: 45 mins
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser
3D Foam Strips White
Crafty Foam Tape Black
Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix
3D Foam Squares White Mix
E-Z Runner® Micro Refillable Dispenser

Other: Shimelle Collection; White Cardstock

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Cute Kitten Card

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Yvonne van de Grijp

Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a Cute Kitten Card. I would love to show you how much fun it is to make your own background using the Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique!

Cute Kitten Card by Yvonne van de Grijp for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Curious? Then come on and join me in this easy tutorial.

Cute Kitten Card Panels

Stamp a cat image on white cardstock with a black ink pad. Color the image with coloring pencils and die-cut a rectangle around the image. Mat a die-cut and embossed pink card panel. Adhere the layers using 3D Foam Squares White Regular Size for dimension and interest.

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside for a Striped Background

To create the striped pattern on this layer of the Cute Kitten Card, I use the Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique. It brings the adhesive from under layers to the top to make them become part of the design element. I have placed horizontal lines on a piece of white cardstock panel using Crafty Power Tape 81ft. Remove the liners and cover the exposed adhesive with gold glitter. Rub the glitter to secure into the adhesive and tap off any excess.

Assemble the Card Base

Adhere the layered panel on the glittered striped background with 3D Foam Squares White Regular Size. Next, secure it on a pink card base using the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser.

Finishing Touch of the Photo Corners

Lastly, I added a Creative Photo Corners Gold on each of the corners of the top panel – just a little extra to the card.

And voilá, the Cute Kitten Card is ready. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and wish you happy crafting!

Yvonne van de Grijp

Creative Time: 60 minutes

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials needed:

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®:

E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Refillable Dispenser

3D Foam Squares White Regular Size

Crafty Power Tape 81ft

Creative Photo Corners Gold

Other:

Cardstock (White, Pink); Die-Cutting and Embossing Machine and Edged dies (Spellbinders Paper Arts®: Platinum 6 Machine; Nestabilities: Hemstitch Rectangles Etched Dies, Crad Creator A2 Mating Basics B); Inkpad (Versafine: Onyx Black); Coloring (Color Pencils); Glitter (Gold); Paper Trimmer; Scissors

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HIYA Mixed Media Card

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Margie Higuchi

Hi, Margie here today! With Father’s Day tomorrow, I thought it would be fun to share a masculine-themed card, HIYA Card, today that would fit any occasion. Add a spritz of ink and a bold sentiment, you have yourself an impactful card!

HIYA Mixed Media Card by Margie Higuchi for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Create the HIYA Panel and Card Base

Fold a piece of 8.5 x 5.5 in. white cardstock in half to create a side fold A2-size (4.25 x 5.5 in.) card base. Trim the patterned paper to 4.25 x 5.5 in. to cover the card front and ink the edges with Distress Oxide Ink in Scorched Timber. Apply the E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Dispenser to the back of the patterned paper card panel and adhere to the card base.

Designer’s Tip: Ink the edges of the patterned paper panel and card front with matching ink color. This helps to keep the edges uniform.

The Card Front Design

With Distress Oxide Spray in Scorched Timber, spritz the card panel for color and shine. When dried, add a film strip tape on the left side of the panel.

HIYA Sentiment

Die-cut the word “HIYA” with the 3D Foam Creative Sheets Small White. I used a bold font for a dynamic look. Center the letters onto the card front with a T-square ruler.

Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside with 3D Foam Creative Sheets

Remove the top liner of the first letter and place the bronze foil from the Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors set over the exposed adhesive. Make sure the color side is facing you and gently rub/tap the color into the letter. Remove the foil to reveal the color – beautiful! Reapply foil in missed areas. Repeat the foiling steps on the rest of the letters.

Thanks for Visiting!
Margie Higuchi

Creative Time: 40 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips Dispenser

3D Foam Creative Sheets Small White

Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Nature Colors

Other: Papers + PET Tape: Arden Creative Studio (Hidden Creek Collection); Craft Die: The Ton Stamps (Bold Alpha Upper Coverplate Dies); Ink Pad and Ink Spray: Ranger Ink (Distress Oxide Ink + Distress Oxide Spray in Scorched Timber); White Cardstock

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Sending Rainbows and Smiles Card

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Jennifer Ingle

Hi, Jingle here today! I am excited to share a super cute Sending Rainbows and Smiles Card that is made extra special with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L touches.

Sending Rainbows and Smiles Card by Jennifer Ingle for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

This card is loaded with both dimension and color! Let’s get started.

Die-cut Rainbows and Sentiment

Begin by die-cutting the various design elements you will use on your card. You will want to cut the rainbow several times, once in each color, to create your full rainbow. This is also a great time to dry emboss your background while you have the die-cut machine out!

Securing the Sentiment

Adhere the black sentiment to its white shadow using E-Z Dots® Permanent Dispenser. This prevents any adhesive from accidentally showing through those edges!

Create Your Rainbow

To make the rainbow pop, you will want to use 3D Foam Strips. The strips are narrow and easy to bend just a bit where needed. Trim to shorter lengths to customize the strips for your die-cut elements.

Finish Up the Panel

Once the strips are in place, gently remove the backing, and carefully place it on the dry embossed panel. Using a combination of one strip of Crafty Foam Tape White 54ft and one strip of Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft, adhere the sentiment layered over the bottom of the rainbow. The two adhesives allow you to have the bottom on the panel and the top securely adhered to the rainbow, itself.

Next, use Crafty Foam Tape White 54ft to secure the panel to the card base.

A Bit of Sparkle

Finally, we are going to add a bit of sparkle to finish the design with something just a little unexpected. Add a butterfly from the 3D Foam Butterflies pack and sprinkle on some pink glitter to complete this super fun design!

Thanks for stopping by! I can’t wait to see the cards you create!
Jennifer Ingle (aka Jingle)

Creative Time: 25 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

E-Z Dots® Permanent Refillable Dispenser, E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots Refillable Dispenser, Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft., 3D Foam Strips, Crafty Foam Tape White 54ft., 3D Foam Butterflies,

Other: Glitter: Martha Stewart Crafts; Craft Dies: Concord & 9th (Sending Smiles); Embossing Folder: Spellbinders Paper Arts; Various Colors Cardstock

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Layered Earthy Layout

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Tracy McLennon

Hello scrappy friends! Tracy here, and today I have a fun Layered Earthy Layout to share. Here are all of the details on how I created it.

Layered Earthy Layout by Tracy McLennon for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Layered Earthy Layout Design Idea

Have you ever had a collection that you loved SO MUCH that you cling to each little bit of it that you have left? This is a layout that I created using a collection like that. I had this one full patterned paper background sheet and then just scraps and a lot of embellishments that I hadn’t used.

My first step for this layered earthy layout is to collect the larger background pieces. I cut the blue patterned paper to fit in the corner of the background.

The Starting Point

Using the blue patterned paper as a guide at this point, I added some cardstock stickers around it and ephemera using the Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix.

Adding Elements for the WoW Factor

Next I added E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser around the inside edges of the blue patterned paper and I adhered more floral ephemera around that border of the Layered Earthy Layout.

Now it’s time to adhere that piece to the background using Crafty Foam Tape Black. Now you can see the definition between layers of this embellishment border.

Adding the Photo

Attach the photo to the white cardstock mat using Creative Photo Corners Kraft. Add the matted photo to the layout using Crafty Foam Tape Black. Then add some ephemera pieces around the matted photo, also using Crafty Foam Tape Black.

Creating a Cluster

I decided to add a few embellishments to the top left-hand corner of the layout and used Crafty Foam Tape Black to add the “Go See Do” sticker. Add a burlap string bow to each of the tags on this layered earthy layout.

The final touches for this Layered Earthy Layout are just a few more sticker embellishments around the layout.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tracy

Creative Time: 40 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
E-Z Runner® Grand Refillable Dispenser
Crafty Foam Tape Black
Creative Photo Corners Kraft
Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix

Other: Vicki Boutin Collection; White Cardstock; Natural Burlap String

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