Coaster Clipboards with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L~

Hi guys!
It is my turn on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog. 
I'm sharing mini Coaster Clipboards (kinda old school)
but still really cute. I getting lots of help
from the Extreme Double Sided Tape 1/2" .
Perfect for this!!!

The thing about these clipboards, I added a twist. These mini clipboards can hang, lay 
flat or stand up. I have all the details over on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Blog. Pictures and step out instructions to get you started.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Creative Time: 40 minutes
Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Crafty Foam Tape 108′
Adhesive Dots Medium
Crafty Power Tape

Home Hobby by 3L®
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/2″

Other
Stamps: Stampers Anonymous; Buttons: Buttons, Galore & More; Coasters, Medium Binder Clips, Twine, and Patterned Paper

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November Challenge with Darkroom Door~ Christmas card!

Hi guys!

It is almost the end of November but still a few days left to create a Christmas card

 using Darkroom Door stamps and share on the Inspiration page on FB.  

I created a simple Christmas card with a little fussy cutting, not much! The November

 challenge is about Christmas and Darkroom Door has some great sets.  You can view them HERE.

 The background was stamped on white cardstock and the other images were

stamped on white cardstock and cut out.   The background was matted on black

 cardstock  and then adhered to the red card front.  The images were arranged

 and adhered to create the "jolly" scene.   I added buttons and speckled the

 card front with black ink.  Add "Jolly" word and tie with twine.

Supplies needed:

Darkroom Door stamps:  Brushed Christmas Vol.1, Cacti, Christmas Script and Pine Leaf.

Ranger: Archival ink: Jet Black, Dandelion, Red Geranuim and Leaf Green.

Buttons. Twine

Scrapbook Adhesives: foam squares and tape runner

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Thanks for stopping by~

Try It Tuesday~tart tins and dishes!

Hi guys!!

Thanks for stopping by for Try It Tuesday.  I haven't been regular on Tuesday

 and I'm sorry for that.  Life has been coming at me pretty fast lately.  I have a cute project to share using some junkin' stuff.  If you have tart tins and old dishes your good to go. Let me show you~

All I did was glue the tart tin to the bottom of the dish, making a dish with a pedestal.

I used Beacon Quick Grip, love this stuff!!!

 Let them dry for about 10 minutes and it is good to go.  You could also use saucers for this (just didn't have any).  The rule is "use what you have".  If you have to buy stuff, just takes the fun out of re-purposing something. 

These also would be really different to hold a birthday cupcake for someone special. 

I'm using them, in a cluster, for buttons.

Hope you will make some ~

tag me if you do :)

Summer Fun~Shaker album with Clear Scraps!

Hi, Connie here with the Boat Wood Accordion Shaker Album by Clear Scraps.  This was such a fun project and would make a great Summer craft  or family project.  Clear Scraps has eight different albums to choose from.  Check them out here. 


Instructions:
1. Paint inside pages, front and back, using acrylic paint. Set aside to dry.
2. Add pattern paper to back cover and inside front cover.


3.  Using the 6" shiplap mascil, stencil the front and back pages, using brown ink.
4. Emboss anchor with copper/brown embossing powder.


5. Stain cheese cloth with Distress stain or ink.  Stain netting also.
6. Create cluster for bottom corner of cover.


7. Glue layers together (creates the front cover) using a strong glue.  Add sequins and beads to the sections. 
8. Tie the album together using hemp or a strong twine.


9. Add photos to inside of album and add finishing touches.  You can use stamps to create embellishments for the pages also.  A fun way to use your stamps!


10. Journal story~


Backside of album showcasing photos and quotes
.  

Front cover and front side pages.

Products used:
Clear Scraps: Boat Wood Accordion Shaker Album,  Anchor Chipboard embellishment and 6" Shiplap stencil
Other:
strong wet glue
Paper: My Minds Eye/wood grain
Paint: DecoArt/Chalky Finish
Distress Stain
Embossing Powder: Emerald Creek
Darkroom Door Quotes stamps
Button Galore & More
game piece, shells, hemp, stickers, netting and cheese cloth.

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer

Shell Bags with Clear Scraps!

Hi, Connie here with some ideas on using the 6" stencils by Clear Scraps.  I started with zippered canvas bags (pencil bag) and created a background using the Gel Press.  It is an easy way to get color to your project.  My inspiration was to create bags that could be used for shell collecting and also washed.   Another idea was for safe keeping of special shells.  So here is what I came up with~


Two different sizes were created to they make a good looking pair.  The Clear Scraps 6" stencils were prefect for this project. Worked well and the size fit.  Stencil the images on with acrylic paint and then wipe the stencil off with a baby wipe.   Works wonderful at keeping the stencils clean.



The Ocean Friends 6" stencil worked great with Circles 6" stencil.   The circles were enhanced with white acrylic paint by using a paint brush and circling the black circle image.  Love the white acrylic paint for this.  The fish were also outlined with white acrylic paint.   Buttons were added for dimension and color.


The word "FUN" was stenciled on the large bag and outlined with white acrylic paint.   That technique really makes the images and the word pop off the project.



Products used:
Clear Scraps 6" stencils: Ocean Friends, Plaid, Circles and Wishes.
Other:
Acrylic paint/DecoArt
Gel Press
Buttons Galore & More

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member

Try It Tuesday~Camera cards with Darkroom Door!

Hi guys!

I wanted to share a couple of cards that I created using the

Eclectic Camera stamp by Darkroom Door.  This set was also published

in the Take Ten / Summer issue 2018, that recently hit the stores.

Pretty simple card ~

Stamp the background on white cardstock and add border stamp.  Stamp

 sentiment at bottom and top of card depending on which card you are working on.

Stamp the camera out on white cardstock using black or red ink

 and then trim out and adhere to card front.  Add buttons and labels to complete the card.

Supplies used:

Darkroom Door: Eclectic/Camera, Background/Torn Text, Stitched Borders, 

Whimsical Words and Photography.

Ink: Ranger /Archival: Jet Black and Red Geranium.

Buttons Galore & More

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You can find these products on the Darkroom Door website and for the USA there

is a stockist list ,for stores, selling Darkroom Door products.

I aslo want to give a shout out to Stampington & Co., the publisher of the 

Take Ten magazine and many other fabulous craft and home magazines.

I hope you will check them out :)

Thanks for stopping by for 

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Coffee Lovers Spring & Summer blog hop ~

Hi guys!!
It is that time again for the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!!
 Looking forward to seeing some amazing creativity using coffee and tea stamps.

Anyone is eligible for a Super Sponsor/Flash prize if they link up a newly created Spring/Summer Themed Coffee, Tea &/or Cocoa project, no back-linking please. Random.org is used to draw for winners.  So all you do is link up HERE

This was a fun card to make.  I was very eager to use the new Wendy Vecchi / Note Pad stamp and the Coffee Quotes stamps by Joy Clair.  They look great!! My inspiration was ~wait coffee first, then start on my list to do.  The pretty paper is by Quick Quotes.  I used Quick Quotes PowderPuff Chalk inks to shade the inside mat of the card. 

Products used:

Quick Quotes: Spring Showers (coming soon)

Quick Quotes PowderPuff Chalk Inks: Midnight Confessions, Cactus, Vanilla Cream and Cherry Blossom

Joy Clair: Coffee Quotes

Wendy Vecchi: Note Pad

Fun Stampers Journey: Dark Roast/Silk

Buttons Galore & More

twine

Thanks for stopping by~

Snowflake Award Clip, for chips, with Clear Scraps~

Hi, Connie here to share with you a fun idea when taking chips or bagged treats to a party or to give as a gift.  The Snowflake Shaker by Clear Scraps comes in handy when creating a bag clip for yummy holiday treats!!  Homemade or purchased this will look so cute on the bags!!


Take strips of pattern paper and layer them, making an award badge. Ribbons, buttons, ticket strips all can be used to make the badge unique and personal. Place the Snowflake Shaker by Clear Scraps, at the top (after it is created) and attach with strong glue.


Using strong glue attach a small clothspin to the back, that is the clip that will allow you to clip the Snowflake award badge to a bag of chips or cookies.


Easy !!! Now the hard part~picking out treats to use the clip on!


I love the chip idea, goes great with a homemade dip to add to the gift.




This is easy to make and the Snowflake Shaker just adds that extra special pop to the Snowflake award badge.  After the chips are clipped, the Snowflake award badge will look great clipped on the Christmas Tree.

Supplies used:
Clear Scraps: mini Snowflake Shaker
Beacon
other: pattern paper, twine, buttons, ticket strips, embossing powder, sequin mix (for shaker), stickers and snowflake stamp with ink.

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member

Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop with Quick Quotes!

Hi guys!! 

I'm here with Quick Quotes and we are hopping with the
Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!

Thanks for joining us and I hope you enjoy ALL of the beautiful 

coffee inspiration on this hop. 

This card was created using vintage dictionary paper along side pattern paper by Quick Quotes.  The Quick Quotes PowderPuff Chalk inks are perfect for stamping an image, espicially if you want a faded out vintage look.  

The holly leaf  is cut from a steel die by Tim Holtz.  I love cutiing them out, using an old paper bag and then they can be inked with Quick Quotes PowderPuff Chalk inks. So easy too!!!

Supply List:

Pattern paper: Quick Quotes: Earth Wind Fire ~ EW 102

Inks: Quick Quotes PowderPuff Chalk inks: Mahogany, Green with Envy(retired) and Midnight Confessions

Stamps: Darkroom Door and Joy Clair

Steel Die: Tim Holtz

Buttons: Buttons Galore & More

Adhesive: Beacon

Thanks for stopping by~

Connie Mercer/DT Member

Inking diecuts with Quick Quotes~

Hi, Connie here with a card, using the Windsong Collection by Quick Quotes.  I wanted to share with you how easy it was to add color to a diecut with Quick Quotes PowderPuff Chalk inks.

The ivy cluster, circling the quote, is a diecut.  It was cut out of white cardstock making it really easy to color it any color I needed.

I wanted the ivy to match the buttons and the card base, so I used Light Moss PowderPuff Chalk ink by Quick Quotes.

I inked the ivy while still attached and then punched them after they were colored.  I continued to shade around the edges of the leaves adding depth to the ivy.

The Quick Quote PowderPuff Chalk inks are so fun to use and very user friendly. They come in all different shades and are beautifully rich in color.

Supplies used:
Quick Quotes: Windsong Collection
Quick Quotes: Windsong Quotes & Phrases
Quick Quotes PowderPuff Chalk ink: Rusty Nail (retired), Light Moss
Other:
Buttons Galore & More
Divine Twine
Fun Stampers Journey: ivy die
Beacon

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member

Christmas Tree button pins with Buttons Galore & More~

Hi, Connie here with Buttons Galore & More design team sharing some really cute, wintery Christmas Tree pins.  The pins were created using a beautiful mix of buttons called Winter Wonderland.  They are beautiful and perfect for this project.

These were created using a triangle shaped piece of wood but chipboard would work also.

Supplies needed:
Gorgeous Winter Wonderland buttons by Buttons Galore & More, wood or chipboard shaped triangles, pin backs, felt, strong glue and acrylic paint.

Instructions:

1. Paint the back and sides of the triangle shape.  Sit aside to dry.
2. Trace triangle shapes on felt and trim out.
3. When paint is completly dry, glue felt on front (not painted) of triangle shape.
4. Using strong glue place buttons on the front of the traingle and glue them in place, creating a tree.
5. Repeat this step for all triangle shapes.
6. Let dry about 10 minutes .
7. Glue pin backs on the backside of the tree pin.
8. Add the sticker word oon top of the buttons.
9. Attach to a gift card.

I used die cut cards, that come with sets of paper, to attach the Christmas Tree pins to.  I love the beauty of the button mix. These colors really scream Winter to me.  Another idea to give the Christmas Tree pins a different look is to add ribbon or twine,  or highlight the buttons with ink or paint.  So many ways to personalize these pins. How about one in each color!!!

These are so easy to make and will make sweet little gifts to share with teachers and family friends!  Great family night project for the kids to join in on.  The beautiful thing about buttons, they are gorgeous and easy to work with.  Always leaving you with a beatiful and unique project!!!

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member

A Christmas Shaker card with Buttons Galore & More~

Hi, Connie here with Buttons Galore & More design team, sharing a handmade shaker card, using the Deck The Halls Shaker Mix, by 28 Lilac Lane.  The Shaker mixes are full of beautiful colors of sequins, beads and buttons, mixed perfectly together to get you into the Christmas Spirit or at least start your Chrismas cards!

Supplies needed:
Shaker Mix/Deck The Halls by 28 Lilac Lane
Clear acetate film
chipboard
diecut shape/Polaroid
pattern paper
Christmas deer stamp
black ink
strong adhesive
stickers
Holly leaves
vintage trim

Making the shaker shape~

• Using a diecut machine, cut out 5 or 6 shapes that will be used to make the shaker from. I used light cardboard and cut 5. You will need to pick a shape that has a opening in the center, like a frame die.
• Glue 4 of the shapes together with a pattern paper print as the back.  
• Cut one shape using the pattern paper of your choice.  That will be the frame for the shaker.
• Glue the last shape and the pattern paper together.
• On the back side of the pattern paper set glue the acetate.
• Add the shaker mix and glue the pattern paper frame to the chipboard set.
• The shaker is ready to adhere to a card front.

Layer pattern papers on the card front and adhere the shaker.  Continue to embellsih with stickers, buttons, holly leaves and the stamped image (deer).  Add the vintage trim to the bottom of the shaker, along with the card sentiment.  I call shaker cards "fancy" cards that scream "special person".  They are fun to make and so pretty!!!  But most of all they will be loved by who ever recieves them and that is a good thing!

Hope you are inspired to create a shaker card and use the beautiful Shaker mixes by 28 Lilac Lane.  The colors are amazing together.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.
Connie Mercer/DT Member