Creating with chipboard by Clear Scraps!

Hi, Connie here with a scrapbook page using chipboard shapes and the title year, as embellishments, by Clear Scraps.   I love using chipboard on scrapbook pages! It is easy to make it what you need it to be.  If you want to use paint, emboss it , ink it or leave it plain ~ you can decide what look you like.


The two chipboard peices were embossed with chunky embossing powder.  I really love the look of embossed chipboard.  Clear Scraps has a large selection of chipboard images, shapes and title words.  They are always adding new items to the store, so check it out!


The embossed chipboard is adhered, to the page, with Beacon 3-IN-1 glue.  So shiney and it has a varigated look to it.


I wanted to keep the program, from this event, so I created a slide out behind the photo mat.  All you do is adhere along 3 sides, of the mat, leaving the one side  open to slide the item in and out of.  This technique could also be used to create a secret space for journaling.  The tab on the program makes it easy to pull it out.


A photo strip was created, at the bottom of the page, making sure all the pictures, of the event, are in que.


This is a special time for my granddaughter and her family!!  She is one smart cookie!

Products used:
Clear Scraps: Chipboard/Circle Vines
Clear Scraps: Chipboard Title/2018
Other:
Beacon 3-IN-1
Bella Blvd. paper
Embossing powder: Emerald Creek

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member

Christmas Trees by Clear Scraps~

Hi, Connie here with the 3D Chipboard Christmas Tree set by Clear Scraps.  They are decorated with snowflakes and buttons!!! So festive and fun.


I love that they come is a set of three, making for a beautiful cluster of trees.  Great for a table centerpiece and other winter decor.  Creating them is pretty fun too!!  Let me show you~

Instructions:

1.  Using Forrest Green spray paint, paint the trees~ one side and then the other side, six pieces in all.

2.  Stencil small snowflakes, on both sides of the trees, using beige or white acrylic paint. I applied the paint with a cosmetic sponge. Works great!

3. Paint the star with gold paint or emboss the star.  Add snow (Rock Candy stickles) to the top of the star. 

4.  Let dry.

5.  Create a tag for the large tree using the Fruit of the Spirit stencil by Clear Scraps.

6.  Spray trees with acrylic clear spray.

The trees slip together, making it easy to assemble and easy to store away for the next year. 


The tag is created by stenciling, on a white tag, with several different Christmas stencils by Clear Scraps.   Also a great way to make gift tags for gifts. Easy and cute!!


Supplies used:
Clear Scraps:   3D chipboard x-mas trees
Clear Scraps: 6" Fruit of the Spirit
Clear Scraps: 6" Ice Crystal Snowflakes
Clear Scraps: 6" Holly
Beacon
Other:
vintage buttons, acrylic paint, spray paint (for trees), cardstock tags, black ink, embossing paste (for stars), acrylic clear spray (for trees).

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member
                          

Trick or Treats with Clear Scraps~

Hi, Connie here with a fun Halloween project using the Jack O Lantern stencil and the Basic Door chipboard piece by Clear Scraps.  Candy treat bags and a card were created.  The jack o lantern stencil was used for three purposes, the background on the card, the embellishment for the treats and the door jack o lantern.  Pretty useful stencil!!!



Card instructions:
The background was created by stenciling on white cardstock, using the 6" brick stencil and the 6" jack o lantern stencil, with black and orange inks.   The door was heat embossed with black and purple embossing powder.  One jack o lantern was stenciled for the chipboard door, trimed out and attached.



Stickers and twine were added to complete the card.  This could easily be displayed at the treat bowl or the door as a welcome sign.  My idea was to display it by the treat bowl.



The treat bags were fun to make and so easy!! I love easy and cute.  Stencil one sheet of jack o lanterns, with orange ot balck ink,  and use a scallop or round punch to cut them out.  Attach the pumpkin to a small bag.  Add the candy and tie closed with twine.



Products used:
Clear Scraps: 6" Jack O Lantern stencil, 6" Brick Wall stencil and Basic Door chipboard embellishment   
Other:
Beacon, stickes, twine, small paper bags, ink, embossing powder and candy ( for the treat bags).

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member

Scrapbooking with Clear Scraps~

Hi, Connie here with a scrapbook page using a chipboard bicycle and an acrylic border, to embellish my page, by Clear Scraps.

Instructions for the chipboard and acrylic border

1. Take out 4 different acrylic paints and starting with the wheels on the bicycle, add color.

2. Let dry and start painting the body of the bicycle. 

3. Paint the seat and handle bars and then the basket.  

4. Paint the flower and adhere to the basket.

5. You can seal the chipboard piece if you like.  I left this one with a mat finish

6. The color was added to the acrylic border with StazOn orange ink.  I applied the ink pad directly to the border and covered the acrylic.  Let dry.

Design the page using pattern paper. Adhere photos. Adhere chipboard bike and basket embellishment with Quick Grip by Beacon.  Works so well, just like the name:).   The acrylic border was adhered with Zip Dry by Beacon.  The title and journal strips were added along with some small buttons.  Once the Clear Scraps elements were painted and inked the page came together quickly. Be sure and stop by the store and take a look at all the wonderful chipboard pieces that are great for scrapbook page elements, cards, home decor, Christmas ornaments and so much more.

Products used:
Clear Scraps: Chipboard Bike and Basket
Clear Scraps: Acrylic Circle Punch Border
other:
Paper: Illustrates faith
Buttons Galore & More

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member

July Tag with Clear Scraps~

Hi, Connie here with my July tag with Clear Scraps.   I used a couple of the chipboard embellishments, along with an acrylic tag, to create a festive 4th of July tag.


Remove the plastic film from both sides of the acrylic tag before creating your project.  Adhere pattern paper to the back of the tag using Zip Dry by Beacon.  Layer pattern paper, journal cards and stickers on the front of the tag (directly on the acrylic) and adhere with Zip Dry or use dimensional adhesive.  Shade around the tag with ink.  Add ribbon or twine to the top.  Finish embellishing with buttons and rhinestones.



Last step, paint the chipboard pieces (the star and the 4th of July word piece) using acrylic paint. Red for the word embellishment and yellow for the star. Let dry and adhere to the front of the tag.  Use Wink of Stella/clear to add sparkle to the star and word embellishment.  The tag is ready to tape to a big watermelon and enjoy!!

Products used:
Clear Scraps: chipboard word (4th of July)
Clear Scraps: chipboard stars
Clear Scraps: Acrylic tag
Other:
Zip Dry by Beacon
Paper: Authentique
Buttons Galore and More
Wink of Stella/clear
trim
divine Twine
rhinestones

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member

June tag with Clear Scraps!

Hi, Connie here with my June tag using acrylic and a bunch of cute embellishments by Clear Scraps.  The embellishments are made using stencils by Clear Scraps. So easy!! Just stencil on white cardstock and trim out. Add dimensional adhesive to pop them up and super cute!!!


The background is created using  the 6" Anchor and Helm stencil with StazOn ink.  The acrylic tag was sanded first, giving a frosted look and then stenciled.  The Helm chipboard piece is by Clear Scraps.   Added color to the chipboard using StazOn ink.



Products used:
Clear Scraps: Acrylic tag
Clear Scraps: 6" Ocean Friends, 6" Beach Fun and 6" Anchor and Helm stencil.
Clear Scraps: Chipboard embellishment: Helm/Anchor.
other:
StazOn ink, Lawn Fawn stamps, Beacon Quick Grip, trim, pearls and netting.

Thank for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member

Scrapbooking with Clear Scraps!

Hi, Connie here with a Scrapbook page using an acrylic sheet by Clear Scraps.  I created a background, for the page, using a Geo pattern stencil by Clear Scraps. 


By sanding the acrylic sheet you get a frosted look and by adding stencils you have created a fun background for your photos. Very cool technique to use when creating with acrylic.  StazOn ink/Black was used to stencil the color on the acrylic sheet.  


Love the frosted look of the acrylic by simply running a piece of sand paper over the front of the acrylic.  Remember to remove the plastic film.



Layer pattern paper in the center of the page.  Add embellishments, stickers and journal strips. The chipboard word " Friends" is by Clear Scraps.  It was painted with acrylic paint and then adhered with Beacon's Quick Grip the page.

Products used:
Clear Scraps: Deco Shapes
Clear Scraps: chipboard word "Friends"
Clear Scraps: 6" Geo Stencil
Other: S.e.i./paper, Beacon Quick Grip, StazOn ink

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member