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Fun Decorative Shaker Element

 Hello, my friends!

It's Nancy here, with my first project share! I've made a decorative shaker element:

Shakers are so much fun, and there is an incredible variety in the shop HERE.

This particular shaker is going to sit on my desk as a reminder that Life is Beautiful!
However, there are lots of ways to use finished shakers:
on a card, on a layout, on the cover of a mini album or journal, as a little decorative hanging.
So many options!

Here's how I did it:

 

First, I gathered what I needed:
Clear Scraps -  Mini Shaker Scallop Rectangle;
Chosen Image;
Walnut Stain Distress Ink (not shown);
Coordinating Acrylic Paint;
Paint Brush;
Assorted Filler.

 

I began with painting all the chipboard shaker layers.
I painted the front, back and all the edges.

I cut my image to fit, added the sentiment, and inked all the edges.
I adhered my image onto the back piece.
Then I adhered two of the framed layers on top.
At this point, I added all my little shaker bits.
I used a combination of sequins, beads, and tiny flowers.
Next, I removed the protective film from the acrylic layer, and adhered it in place.
Remember - there is protective films on both sides of the acrylic piece.
Once the acrylic was in place, I added the final frame piece.

 

When the glue was all dry and set, I inked all the edges with distress ink. 
It gives it such a lovely vintage feel.

 

It's such a sweet little decorative piece on my desk. I can't help but give it a shake every time I see it! 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today! I'll be back soon with another project share.
In the meantime, head over to the shop and see which shaker element inspires you!

Bee Kind Mason Jar Lid

Hi there! Judy here with fun project created for Clear Scraps.

Clear Scraps carries a Mason Jar Lid Cover Kit that makes it easy create a one of a kind lid cover with interchangeable wood circles made from birch wood that can be painted, inked and/or embellished. 

I have some empty jars around my house that these lids just happen to fit on perfectly and thought it would be fun to create a cute container for holding some beads.

To decorate the interchangeable wood circles I am using the Bee Happy Chipboard Punchout Embellishments.

Let’s start by assembling the lid cover.

Layer and glue 3 of the included rings together. 

Next, add the piece with the hole in the middle.

Finish with the last ring and paint. I used a light blue acrylic paint.

Next I am decorating the 3 interchangeable wood circles.

I printed 3 digital papers.

I die cut the papers with  circle die and colored the edges of the wood circles with a black sparkle pen.

Add color the the chipboard pieces chosen. I used the black sparkle pen, red glitter gel pen and some gold paint.

The papers and chipboard pieces are adhered. I added some gem bees and flowers from my stash.

With the lids complete, I am embellishing my jar.

I adhered a digital paper to the center of the jar.

Lace and ribbon were added next.

To embellish, I pulled a die cut label from my stash and punched some flowers.  I will add he rest of the gems used on the wood circles.

Here’s the finished jar.

 

Thanks for taking the time to check out my project! I loved putting it together.

 

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Mother's Day Shaker Card

 Hello Crafty Friends - Annie here with a Mother's Day shaker card featuring a easy to assemble shaker from Clear Scraps.

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps: Mini Butterfly Shaker

Echo Park/Carta Bella 6x6 Flora No. 4 Paper

Medium & Light Pink Cardstock

Brutus Monroe Mother's Day Stamp Set

Distress Oxide Paint - Picked Raspberry

Butterfly Shaker Mix

VersaFine Ink - Onyx Black

Bearly Art Glue

Pencil

Scissors

 

 

Step. 1 - I started by tracing the butterfly onto some light pink cardstock. I then trimmed the butterfly and adhered it to the base of the shaker

 

       

 

Step. 2 - I painted the top lahyer of the shaker with Distress Oxide paint in Picked Raspberry. 

   

 

Step. 3 While my paint dried I assembled the rest of the card. I adhered the cardstock and pattern paper onto my card base.

 

Step. 4 - shaker assembly - is super easy with Clear Scrap because no foam tape is needed.  

 

You start by adhering the 2 inner piece together I put an acrylic block in them while they dry.

 

Next I remove the film on both sides of the acetate that comes with your shaker.

 

I put a bit of Bearly Art glue of the back side of the painted butterfly and place the acetate on it.

 

Tip: If you get a bit of glue oozing just use a lightly damp paper towel and clean it up.

 

Next you adhere the 2 glued inner piece onto the bottom of the shaker. Fill it with shaker mix of your choice.  The adhere the top painted layer. 

 

Step. 5 - Adhere the shakr onto the card front and stamp your sentiment.

 

 

I used some tall foam tabs to adhere my sentiment.

 

Now, the card is complete!

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you found some inspiration and create a shaker card soon!

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Mini Shaker Flower card ideas

Hello everyone!

I am so ready for bright colored flowers to show Spring is here.  I decided to make my own flower cards using the Clear Scraps Mini Shaker Flower and the 6" Spring Floral stencil.  These card are perfect to send to someone to brighten their day.

Here are the supplies you will need for all 3 cards.

 

Let's start with the red shaker card.  Take the 2 chipboard outlines and add a coating of Gesso.

 

Once they are dry, add a coat of white acrylic paint.

 

When the paint is dry choose a yellow alcohol marker to color the center of the flower.  This does not hurt the marker, but make sure you scribble off the paint the marker picks up.

                 

 

Now choose a red marker to color the petals of the flower.

               

 

Grab your Mod Podge and the solid flower shape and a piece of pattern paper that will be used for your background of the shaker.  Add the pattern paper to the flower shape and let dry.

               

 

Once the Mod Podge is dry use a craft knife and cutting mat to trim the excess paper from around the shape.  If necessary use a sanding block to get a smooth edge.

             

 

Remove the plastic protective film from the acrylic shape.  Use a strong glue to add the colored flower to the acrylic shape making sure to keep the glue around the edges and not on the acrylic center.  Once you have glued the shapes, place a heavy block on top to ensure the image and acrylic shape stick together with no gaps.

           

 

Take the solid image you attached the pattern paper to and using one of the open chipboard flower pieces, trace the center circle and the center where the petals are so you know where to add the adhesive foam strips.  Using some double sided adhesive strips add it to the center circle you traced making sure to keep the strip in the middle of the circle you traced.  Note - if you don't have adhesive strips you can use thin strips of fun foam and glue.  You will need to add a block on top to make sure the strip stays in place.

               

 

Once you have the foam strip around the circle in the center and the petals  add some sequins in each section. Use a strong adhesive to glue the top of the shaker card to the bottom.  Then set aside to dry.

 

To create your card base, take the 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" white panel and use 2 leaf sprays and 2 green inks to create a border at the bottom of the panel.

 

Grab your flower shaker and a strong adhesive and attach the shaker to the White panel close to the bottom.

 

Find a sentiment and some red ink to stamp the sentiment in the upper left hand corner.  

               

Add this panel to your red panel then to your card front and your card is finished and ready to be mailed.

 

Now let's make the blue card!

For this card you will need the other gesso prepared chipboard flower, an embossing folder, gold pigment ink, and silver gems.

Take the chipboard flower and paint it white with acrylic paint.

 

Choose a yellow alcohol ink refill and use a paint brush to paint the center of the flower.

             

 

Choose a blue alcohol ink refill and use a paint brush to paint the petals of the flower.

             

 

Grab your embossing folder, a 4" x 5 1/4" blue card stock, gold pigment ink, and card base.  Emboss the blue panel.

 

Take the gold pigment ink and swipe it across the raised part of the embossed panel.

 

Use a strong glue and attach the flower to the lower portion of the embossed panel.  Place a heavy block on top until the glue dries.

         

 

Add a sentiment to the upper left corner of the card front.

 

Your card is ready to send to someone and let them know you are thinking of them.

 

Our last card is the stencil card.

For this card you will use the 6" flower stencil and some inks.  I used purple and green.

Take the 3 ¾” x 5” white panel and add some removable tape to the back.  Stick it down on your work surface.  Place the stencil where you want it on the panel and tape it to your work surface at the top and side.  

Cut a bunch of post-it notes or use masking tape to cover up the flower heads.  Make sure you cover all the flowers including the ones that show on the side and you don't want on the card front.

 

 

Use a blending brush and green ink to color the stems.  To add interest, use 2 shades of green – one for the short stems and the other for the longer stems.

 

Remove the masks and use them to mask off the stems.  Use a blending brush to color the flowers with different shades of purple.

 

Color the center of the flowers with a yellow ink and small blending brush.

 

Choose  sentiment and stamp it at the top using one of the purple inks used for the flowers.  Add the panel to a 4” x 5 ¼” purple panel.  Then to the card front.  Add rhinestones to the center of the flowers.

Place your card in an envelope and mail it out!

          Thanks for visiting today and checking out my project.  I hope it inspired you to play with the many chipboard pieces at Clear Scraps!

 

Clear Scraps--Memory-Dex Chipboard Tags--Springtime & Butterflies

Hi all!  Laura here today with some fun ideas for some pretty springtime Memory-Dex cards!

This set was created using the Clear Scraps Rounded Tag Chip Dividers.  These are a great, versatile set to use, and the shape is great for any theme.  

These springtime cards are an easy little project that is a great way to use up scraps.  Just trace, cut out, and glue down the pretty papers, add a few stickers, enamel dots, ephemera and such, and call them done! 

These are also great to use with stencils!  You can cover with paper as I did with the one side of the tag, but then paint and stencil the other!  You could also use stencil paste or any other medium you'd like.  And it's great to use alcohol inks on the acrylic versions!  Love that you have that option!

This was done using the Clear Scraps 4x6 Butterfly Flock Stencil and distress ink.  Super simple, but a great layer to add some depth.

When you add a simple border and a few stickers, pieces of ephemera and enamel dots, it makes a super cute card to add to your memory-dex!  It can be used to remember a fun event, trip, or even recipes or addresses.  The memory-dex boxes and cards make for a perfect creative playtime project!   These tag cards are fun because they add some interest in the box with the hole that comes pre-punched that you can add a pop of color and texture with some ribbon or twine.  There are many other options too in the Clear Scraps store!!  Make sure to pop over to check it out so you can peruse all the options for the cards and the boxes HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Hope you are inspired to give the memory-dex cards a try!

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps:  Rounded Tag Chip Dividers, 4x6 Butterfly Flock Stencil

Other:  Acrylic paint--green, blue, brown, distress ink-blue, Simple Stories Simple Vintage Spring Garden papers, ephemera, stickers, enamel dots, foam tape, glue.

Mixable Mini Album

Howdy Friends! Misty @Mommyofkidz here with you today sharing one of my favorite projects (SO FAR!) 
When I recieved my box of Clear Scraps products for my Guest DT spot, I was in love with every last piece! 
The Memory Dex Truck was definitely TOP OF MY list to work on, so it was first.  I had so much fun doing it! 
HERE IS THE POST where you can see what I did with it. 

For my 5th and final GDT project, I am sharing the Mixed Layers Heart Album using both acrylic and chipboard pages.  
It was soooooo flipping FUN! 
Here is the picture of the final project:

As always I began by gathering the elements that I would be using for the project.  
Since Making the mini album is essentially scrapbooking, I didn't need to gather any tools or paints, 
just the collection that I would be using! 

To begin, I covered both sides of the chipboard pages with the patterned paper that I liked. 
The good thing about using 12x12 paper with a 6x8 album, is that you get to choose what part of the page to use! 
Like the one below for example, I took a chunk right out of the center of that paper because I wanted the window to land in a specific spot.

When the album is closed, I knew that I wanted to see that window through the acrylic cover.

As you can see by the photo below, I was able to achieve that goal. 

after I had covered all of the chipboard, I went ahead and made my binder ring tassels. 
I wanted lots and lots of fun ribbons to help make this album beautiful!
so I gathered all of the ribbons that I could find that matched with my paper. 

I cut the ribbons to add to my 4 binder rings and bound them tightly with jute cord. 

Now that all of the parts and pieces are ready, it is time to add the photos! 
I used 2x3 wallet sized photos for this and created pockets and flip pages to add extra.
I had several fun additions that allowed me to add multiple photos to my small album.

A multi-fold flip book nmade from cardstock.

A carffully placed large photo with a hidden pull tab tucked behind it....

and an accordian style fun fold page tied with ribbon.

An after all photos were added, and all embellishments glued in place, 
Finally had my beautiful "Summer Escape" album to share with y'all today! 

This is my very last post as a Guest Designer for Clear Scraps, and I thought that I would be sad.  
I am not though...not sad at all.  Five months have gone by so quickly!
and I am so very excited to be part of the official Design Team starting next month! WOOO HOOO!  
I will see you all next month with another super fun project! 

Tiered Tray Spring Fence

Hello everyone!  My name is Robbie and I am so excited to be part of the team and share ideas with all your crafters!

I love tiered trays and I have a mini one.  You don't often find small objects you can use on them so I loved the idea of creating my own.  This fence is the small one and is just the right size to sit next to the tray.

To create your fence you will need the following items.  I used the Clear Scraps Fence Shiplap Shape - small and the Embellishments chipboard punch outs - Spring.

 

First step is to paint the fence with a stain and wipe off the excess to lighten it.  Let dry for several hours.

 

While the fence is drying, choose the images on the chipboard punch outs you want to use on your fence and mask the others with post-it notes.  Apply a coat of Gesso to the images you are using and let dry for 24 hours.

Once the gesso is dry, paint each object.  I applied 2 coats of paint to all the objects except the body of the ladybug.

 

Once the paint is dry - usually 4 hours - you want to carefully punch out the pieces.  If you have small tabs left after you punch them out, use a pair of scissors to trim it off.

Now you will attach the pieces to the fence.  Use a strong glue and add it to the back of the pieces then add it to your fence.  You may need to hold it in place for the glue to set.

 

Once you glue the pieces in place, shop your stash to find some flowers to add.

 

Add your flowers with a strong glue.  Here is what your fence will look like when finished.

 

I hope you were inspired by today's project.  Hop over to the Clear Scraps website and pick up the supplies you need.  

Have a Fabulous Friday!

Spring Shaker mixedMedia Tags

Hello thank you for visiting my post today.

I have two fun and beautiful Shaker Tags.

I am using Clear _Scraps Chipboard _Shaker_Tags

I went out of my comfort zone and played with some mediums to see what I would get.

I try to give myself a challenge and chose a few flowers and ribbon for both tags.

I traced out cardstock. two pieces for each tag.

A front and back.

I forgot to do the second one before starting so it will be best to do them now.

Glue the acrylic shape to a front and back piece.

Then glue another matching shape piece to sandwich the acrylic piece.

You need a front and back piece.

I chose the Clear_Scraps Heart_Shaker_mix.

It works perfectly for both tags.

Then I Used Black_chalkboard_Paint for the Paw theme. And a fuschia glitter paste and pink shimmer pens and distress ink to color the strawberries themed tag.

The Micah Spray gives a Grungy distressed appearance. It’s definitely different and artsy for a tag and I really like the vibe of how different and still festive.

A fun tag for a gift and then keep for decor.

A Clear_Scraps_Stencil really add a fun background detail.

Distress Ink works great with stencils.

Clear_Scraps has many stencils to choose from.

I stamped and heat embossed spring sentiments.

I backed up the sentiments to plaid cardstock that reminded me of a rainbow.

I am loving the display and it feels like mini artwork.

You could spray before adding the shaker pieces and keep it cleaner than I did.

I feel the gold splatter is beautiful and am satisfied with the results.

These are going to be perfect for packaging with some gifts or for Decorating a space.

Thank you again for reading and hope you enjoy my adventures into some mixed media crafting and hope you are inspired to take a few fun crafting risks.

Clear_Scraps has Beautiful Decorative items from Frames to Hanging Decor pieces to meet any decorative Ideas you may have.

Stop by anytime and see all of the wonderful and Unique items available.

Have a wonderful rest of w day. I look for to the next craft adventure.

See you soon.

Sincerely:)

Denise AbateSmith

Magical Picture Frame

 Hello Crafty Friends - Annie here with fun picture frame Clear Scrap. I used the Base with Scallop Frame along with the Word n Shape: Magical - Mouse.

 

Supplies Used:

Base with Scallop Frame 

 Word n Shape: Magical - Mouse.

EK Success 12x12 Minnie Red Dot Paper

Craft Smart: Acrylic Paints- Black, Red, & White

Distress Oxide Ink: Lumberjack Plaid

Bearly Art Acetate

Bearly Art Foam Tape - Black

Gorilla Wood Glue

Mod Podge - Paper 

Elmer Glue Dots

Red Line Double-Sided Adhesive

Tools:

Scissors

Pencil

Paint Brushes

Foam Brush

Craft Mat

Duck Brand - Clean Release Painter's Tape

Small Water Bucket

Paper Towels

 

 

 

This project came together pretty quickly. 

 

Step. 1 -  I started by painting the base in black. I painted both pieces avoiding the center of the bottom layer of the base.

 * no need to paint it since it won't be seen* Set aside to dry.

 

 

Step. 2 -  I traced the frame onto the back of the pattern paper. Next I trimmed it out and set it aside. I painted the frame pieces with red paint.

 *Note- I didn't paint the insides of the frame pieces.

 

Step 3. - Once the frame pieces were dry I adhered the paper frame onto the front of the frame with some Mod Podge paper adhesive. 

*TIP: the paper version of this adheseive is low water content to avoid buckling* I used it on the front of the frame as well to seal the paper.

 

 

 

 

Step. 4 - I masked the bottom half of the mouse head to create the iconic look. I painted the top half with black paint. 

 

 

 

Next, Once the top was dry.  I maksed the top half  and painted the bottom half with red paint.

 

 

Once the head was dry I adhered 2 buttons to the red half with some glue spots.

 

 

Next, I painted the word Magical with some white paint.

 

Step. 5 - I adhered the base using wood glue & placed some heavy blocks on top of them to let them set.

 

 

Step. 6 - I assembled the frame. I started by putting some strong adhesive on the back of the face o fthe frame.

I then placed the acetate onto the strong adhesive. 

 

 

 

Next, I added some black foam tape on top of the acetate in a U shape. So, that I could insert my photo later.

I removed the back paper and add some strong liner tape on top of the faom tape and place the onto the back piece. 

 

 

 

here is what the side and top of the frame looks like.

 

 

Step. 7 - I gather all my pieces and did a dry fit of the frame, mouse head and word. 

Once I like the place I remove each piece add a bit of wood glue and set in place.

 

Now, the Magical frame is complete!

 

Thank you for stopping by the blog today. I hope you found some inspiration!

 

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Graduation Cake Topper

Do you have a graduate this year and maybe hosting a Graduation Party? If so, I have an idea for you!

Hi there! It’s Judy here with a fun and easy DIY project created for Clear Scraps. 

This is a cake topper with a graduation theme using the Mini Shaker Graduation Hat.

 

I started by assembling the shaker.

The shaker includes 1-chip back, 3 chip forms, 1 acrylic divider.

 

Deciding to go with a gold and black color scheme, I painted the back piece gold.

 

Using a black sparkle pen I then added color to the 3 chip forms.

 

Glue to chip forms together.

 

Adhere to the back

 

Remove the protective film from one side of the acrylic piece and adhere to the 3rd chip form.

This will be the top of the shaker.

 

Add shaker elements to the back piece. I used silver chunky star glitter.

 

Remove the protective film from the other side of the acrylic piece.

 

Apply to the back to complete the shaker.

 

Cut 4 circles out of heavyweight glitter card stock.

2 black pieces measuring approximately 6 1/2 inches.

1 gold circle measuring 6 inches.

A black piece at 5 inches.

Adhere 3 of the circles together with foam tape alternating a large black circle, gold, black. The last large black piece is adhered to the backside fro a finished look.

 

I die cut number for the year and Congratulations out of gold card stock.

 

Add the Congratulations die cut to the circle piece.

 

The number die cuts are added nest.

 

Adhere the shaker.

 

Die cut some stars for embellishment.

 

Add the stars to complete

 

Thanks for taking a look at my project. I hope I’ve provided some inspiration for a little different way to use a shaker.

 

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Spring Mason Jar

Hey there, friends! It's Jennifer here, back on the blog with a fun and creative home decor project. Today, I’ve transformed a large mason jar wood piece into a charming photo holder and unique decor accent. These versatile wooden shapes are not only ideal for sprucing up your space but also make for a thoughtful, handmade gift. Let’s dive in!

Mason jar wood piece

First, I grabbed my trusty brown Unicon Spit stain and got to work. I lightly misted the wood with water, then applied a generous layer of the stain. After letting it dry just a bit, I took a paper towel and gently wiped away some of the excess, revealing a beautifully rich finish.

Once the first layer dried, I gave it another spritz of water and added a vibrant layer of Magenta Unicorn Spit. I let it dry for a bit, then repeated the process—spraying with water and wiping it down—until I achieved that perfect, blended look. The pop of magenta really brought the piece to life!

I rummaged through my supplies and found some fun chipboard elements, which I added to the bottom of the mason jar for a little extra flair. Then, I grabbed some trusty glue and a clip, securing it to the upper-middle section of the jar. This gave the piece the perfect touch of charm and functionality!

To finish things off, I took some brown ribbon and tied it around the upper portion of the jar, creating a lovely bow. To prevent any fraying, I carefully used a lighter to seal the ends. Then, I grabbed a few silk flowers, arranged them into a sweet little bouquet, and secured it to the back of the mason jar. The perfect finishing touches to complete this rustic beauty!

Thanks so much for stopping by, friends! Wishing you all happy crafting and endless creativity! ~Jennifer

Welcome, Sunshine! A Bright & Fun Summer Vacation Layout

Hello crafty friends! The first official day of spring was just a week ago, but the sunshine and warmer temperatures have me craving summer already! So, I pulled out some pictures from last year’s vacation and created a bright, summer-inspired layout that I’m excited to share with you today.

I love clean, crisp layouts, and nothing says clean and crisp to me like a white background. I started with a 12x12 white cardstock base and layered up some vibrant, patterned papers to add a pop of color.

 

The beach is my favorite vacation spot and during each trip, I collect some sand and shells. Our most recent trip was to Port Aransas, TX and I thought the Texas Shaker would be the perfect way to display those special mementos on my layout.

First, I printed the background photo I wanted inside the shaker. Using the shaker frame as a guide, I traced the shape onto my printed image. As I cut, I stayed inside the drawn line to ensure a perfect fit on the shaker base.

After adhering the photo to the back of the shaker, I glued the additional two chipboard layers in place and secured them with mini clamps until the adhesive dried.

Once dry, I added my collected shells inside the shaker, adhered the acrylic cover, and used clamps again to hold everything in place while it set. Tip: Don’t forget to remove the protective film from your acrylic piece before adhering!

For the top chipboard layer, I wanted to achieve a realistic beach look. I mixed some of my collected sand with UV Resin until it reached a thick, paste-like consistency. I spread a thin layer of UV Resin onto the chipboard frame, then carefully added the sand mixture, keeping it lumpy and textured to mimic the look of a real beach. Once fully covered, I cured it under my UV lamp for about three minutes, rotating as needed. To enhance the texture, I sprinkled a bit of dry sand over any wet areas before finishing the curing process. I completed the shaker with a cute sticker and a puffy heart for a final decorative touch.

For the rest of my layout, I used cardstock and a paint marker to decorate the chipboard beach ball from the Summer Chipboard Punch-Out Embellishments. I tucked it under one of my photos which I adhered using dimensional adhesive to give the layout more depth.

The title is a combination of stickers and the Vacation Chipboard Word Title, which I colored with my white acrylic paint marker. Acrylic paint markers are my favorite medium for painting chipboard because they provide excellent coverage and work just like a regular marker.

To finish the layout, I added a few more embellishments and the year at the bottom.

I love how this layout turned out! The Texas Shaker is such a fun way to preserve vacation memories, and the textured sandy effect adds a unique touch. If you have collected small treasures from a trip, I highly recommend using a shaker element to highlight them in your scrapbook.

Clear Scraps Products Used:

Mini Shaker TEXAS

Summer Chipboard Punch-Out Embellishments

Vacation Chipboard Word Title

 

Thanks for stopping by today—I hope this layout inspires you to create something bright and fun! Let me know if you give this technique a try.

Happy crafting!

Katie

“Let’s Celebrate Spring “ File Box

Hello friends!

Today Is a celebration of Spring File Box.

Ive used a fabulous and quick Clear_Scraps Wood_File_Box

You will find many other styles available for your style and creativity.

This one is so cute and takes no time at all to put together.

You will get all of the pieces to put it together.

You just need glue and imagination to make it your own.

I went ahead and assembled the box and now I’m going to paint it with a pale lime green acrylic paint.

Clear_Scraps has beautiful stencils so I am using this lattice style one.

I am going to mix the modeling paste with the same paint I have used to paint the box.

I love the results of the texture and color.

I proceeded to get a couple Micah Sprays to add more color and distressed background colors.

I like experimenting and the shimmer the Sprays give.

I also decided this project needed ornate feet.

I had some in my stash and really like how they look.

I used two different sprays to coordinate.

I used pink ink to continue the distressed look and added fussy cut images and flowers.

I found a cute embellished mini envelope to add to the back and some other embellishments to continue the Spring theme.

I love how this came out and here’s a picture  and I’ve added the Memory dex cards from my previous post. 

I hope this inspired you and don’t forget to stop by Clear_Scraps and see all of the styles to choose from.

Scrapbooking and Memory making is a wonderful way to keep and share memories.

This is a fun way to organize your ideas and or the people we want to remember.
Have a wonderful rest of your day.

Thank you very much for coming over and sharing your time with me.

Share your projects you’ve created with Clear_Scraps products in the Facebook Group.

We would love to see your projects and creativity.

Happy Spring.

Wood_File_Box

Lattice_Stencil

6X6 Spring Shadow Box

Hello, fellow crafters! Jennifer here, and today I’m excited to share this adorable 6x6 spring shadow box decor piece. There’s something magical about how these shadow boxes beautifully capture a special moment, theme, or memory—and they make such thoughtful gifts too! Whether you’re looking to add a personal touch to your holiday decor or simply brighten up your space, these little boxes are the perfect way to do it.

To start, I coated the sides and center pieces with a fresh layer of white chalk paint. While they dried, I got to work cutting ten 5.75x.75 strips of charming blue plaid paper. I then distressed the edges with a bit of brown ink for that perfect rustic touch. Once everything was prepped, I carefully glued each strip to the center of the wooden pieces, making sure to line them up perfectly. After that, I trimmed the tips and used an X-acto knife to delicately cut the middle section for a clean, sharp finish.

I set the painted pieces set aside and  I shifted my focus to designing the four little boxes. I cut my papers into squares, experimenting with different patterns and textures until I found the perfect combinations. After that, I added a few embellishments for that extra touch of charm, and once I was happy with the look, I glued everything down securely, creating a cohesive and lovely design for each box.

 

Next, I reached for my trusty B-7000 glue to securely adhere the sides together, carefully aligning each piece. I made sure to apply the glue generously to the edges, ensuring a strong bond. After that, I glued the middle pieces in place, letting everything set and come together.

To bring the design to life, I gathered some delicate silk flowers and butterfly die cuts, layering them beautifully on the left side of the shadow box for that whimsical touch. Then, I turned my attention to the wood base, giving it a fresh coat of white chalk paint for a clean, crisp backdrop. To finish it off, I added more flowers and butterflies, creating a charming, layered effect that ties everything together.

 

 

Happy spring and happy crafting. ~ Jennifer

6x6 Shadow Box

Simple Stories Vintage Flower Shop paper

B-7000 glue

 

Clear Scraps--Printer Tray--Spring Garden

Hi there everyone!  Laura here today to share a little springtime inspiration!

The Clear Scraps Small Rectangles Printer Tray Frame is a fun item to create with!  I love that you can create individual little vignettes in all the different sized "boxes" that then go together.  Start by choosing a background paper to glue to the back piece of the tray.  Add individual pieces into each box, and glue them down.  The frame comes with the back, 3 "frame" layers and the acrylic layer.  

The top frame was painted with a soft green acrylic paint and while that dried, I glued down the background, and arranged the other pieces.  Next, the other 2 blank frames were glued down, then the acrylic layer (remember to remove the protective film backing off BOTH sides!) and finally the frame.

There are always a lot of options to decorate these home decor projects.  The Clear Scraps mini shakers are always a great choice!  Here I used the Mini Shaker Bunny since it matched the papers and springtime theme perfectly!

The background paper in the bunny matches the main background in the printer tray to give an even/matching look.  A sweet sprinkling of sequins give a bit of sparkle/shine.  Another great Clear Scraps item that is perfect to use for the trays is their Chipboard Embellishments.

The Monarch Butterfly Chipboard Embellishments are soft, pretty and springy!  Just one of the many chipboard embellishments available that you can choose from.  You can find them all in the store HERE.

The project is finished off with a few ephemera and sticker touches here and there on the outside of the frame. 

It's a pretty item that can be displayed as a great decor piece.  Want to add pictures to create a memento?  You can do that too!  These trays are great to play with, make sure to check them out and give them a try!

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps:  Small Rectangles Printer Tray Frame, Monarch Butterfly Chipboard Embellishments, Mini Shaker Bunny.

Other:  Acrylic paint--green, Simple Stories Simple Vintage Spring Garden papers, stickers, ephemera, enamel dots, foam tape, sequins, glue.

Mini Tag Album

In November of last year, my husband and I adopted a new little puppy. The Clear Scraps Mini Tag Album is the perfect size for a keepsake so I thought it would be fun to create a little album of our sweet little guy.

The mini tag album comes with a ring and five acrylic pages, giving plenty of space for special memories.

For the album cover, I covered the first tag page with plain red cardstock and created the title using the "Love has 4 Paws" chipboard element from the Treats (pet) Chipboard Punchout Embellishments. After coloring the chipboard word with my acrylic paint marker, I adhered it to the cover, tucking a little puppy sticker under the right edge.

For the second page, I decided to leave some of the acrylic tag showing. I trimmed a heart pattern out of a sheet of paper and adhered it to the front. Next, I added a small photo of the pup with dimensional adhesive onto a white photo mat, adhered that over the right edge of the heart, and topped it with the "Spoiled" sticker—which couldn't be more true!

For the third page, I covered the tag with patterned paper featuring little dog bones. I added a photo, mounted on a white cardstock mat, and adhered it to the middle of the tag, angled slightly to the left. I colored the bone from the Treats (pet) Chipboard Punchout Embellishments with my white acrylic paint marker, then added puffy alphabet stickers spelling out my puppy's name. His name is bigger than he is, so it almost didn’t fit!

For the fourth page, I left more acrylic showing again. I outlined the edge of the tag with my red acrylic paint marker before coloring the doghouse from the Treats (pet) Chipboard Punchout Embellishments. I adhered the doghouse to the front of the tag and topped it off with a small sticker.

For the final front page, I covered the tag with patterned paper and trimmed a sticker to fit the bottom portion. I adhered my photo on the top section, angled slightly to the right, then added the "Furry Friend" sticker across the bottom.

Now, onto the back pages!

The back of the first page is completely covered with a photo of my husband holding our sweet little puppy shortly after we brought him home. I added a "Dog Dad" sticker with dimensional adhesive across the bottom of the photo. Aren't they the cutest?!

For the back of the second page, I trimmed another photo to a similar size as the front, mounted it on a red mat, and adhered it to the tag—ensuring it covered the elements from the other side. Before adding the tab with the date, I backed it with red cardstock. I finished this page with a puffy heart sticker and a word element sticker.

The back of the third page is covered with a 3x4 element card trimmed to fit. I placed a picture of my little guy with his frisbee around his head in the lower left corner, slightly angled, and topped it with a word sticker. After adding "Frisbee Fun" journaling, I finished the page with a "Playtime" sticker popped up with dimensional adhesive.

For the back of the fourth page, I mounted a photo of myself with our puppy on white cardstock and adhered it with dimensional adhesive, ensuring it covered most of the doghouse from the other side. I finished it off with a "Dog Mom" sticker and a puffy heart.

Finally, for the back of the last page, I covered the tag with red cardstock and trimmed the edge with a border sticker. After adding a photo of my puppy experiencing his first snow, I used alphabet stickers for the title and sprinkled in a few tiny snowflake embellishments.

I also included a little paw print chipboard piece from the Treats (pet) Chipboard Punchout Embellishments, coloring both sides with my acrylic paint marker. Instead of attaching it to a page, I threaded it onto the album ring through one of the toe openings so it could dangle freely inside the album.

This Mini Acrylic Tag Album was such a fun way to document our new puppy’s first moments with us. I love how sturdy the acrylic tags are, making it perfect for flipping through over the years. 

Clear Scraps Products Used:

Mini Acrylic Tag Album

Treats (pet) Chipboard Punchout Embellishments

If you haven’t tried working with acrylic albums before, I highly recommend it—you can customize them in so many ways! 

Happy Crafting!

Katie

You Are Beautiful Shadow Box

Hi there! It’s Judy here with my latest project created for Clear Scraps!

I am working with the 8 x 11 Shadow Box. For decorative pieces I am using papers, die cuts and washi stickers from the Stamperia Masquerade Collection.

The first step I took was to paint all 9 pieces of the box with Antique Parchment acrylic paint.

 

Assemble the box and adhere with glue. I used Gorilla Wood Glue.

 

I added gold paint to the box dividers.

 

To give the outside of the box an antique look, I rubbed gold paint on all 4 side pieces.

 

2 papers were chosen to add the the inside back of the box

Cut papers to fit in each of the 6 sections of the box and adhere. I glued in the 2 smaller divider pieces in 2 of the sections.

 

Pull out decorative element pieces. These include die cuts, washi stickers, some of which I adhered to sturdy card stock and fussy cut, a small string  of gold beads and flowers.

Begin adding elements to each section,

I really love the way this shadow box cam out and appreciate you taking the time to check it out!

 

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Easter Mini Tab Album

Greetings, fellow crafters! Jennifer here, excited to share my Easter tab album with you all. There's something truly magical about these mini albums – they offer the perfect canvas to celebrate a single, memorable event. This little gem is brimming with pockets, each one ready to hold an array of tags, photo mats, or heartfelt journaling. It’s all about capturing those precious moments in a fun, creative way!

I began by carefully selecting the perfect papers to adorn each side of the chipboard pieces. After tracing each one, I meticulously cut, glued, and then used an X-Acto knife to perfect the edges. To add depth and dimension, I reached for my trusty brown ink and gently inked the edges, giving them a warm, vintage touch.

For the cover, I used a soft wash of watered-down paint to bring the flowers outside the circle frame to life. The result was a beautifully delicate look that I just adore. Once the flowers had dried, I carefully selected the perfect embellishments to complete the design, and then I assembled the cover, bringing it all together into something truly special.

For the remaining pages, I added charming pockets and ample photo spaces, ensuring each page had its own moment to shine. These thoughtful touches complete the album, offering plenty of room to store memories and showcase treasured photos in style.

 

Finally, I grabbed three book rings and threaded them through the holes to bind the album together. To finish it off, I selected a mix of ribbons in various styles, colors, and textures, tying them around each book ring for that perfect, whimsical touch.

Thank you so much for stopping by and taking a look at my album! Wishing you all a wonderful and creative Easter filled with joy and inspiration. Happy crafting!

 

Products used

Tab Album

Graphic 45 Spring in in the Air paper collection

Stazon Brown Ink

 

Spring Purses Memorydex Cards

Today I have these Beautiful “Spring Purses” Memory Dex Cards.

I used the Clear_Scraps

Chipboard_Purses_File_Dividers. As well as the 

Fancy_Stencil.

I used a mixed media approach to create these fun Memory Dex cards.

I traced around the chipboard_purses and the used scissors to cut out the shapes.

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I Used Wer glue to adhere the cut outs to the chipboard.

Then I went about adding mediums and embellishments.

The stenciling worked out really well.

So I proceeded by making flowers that matched from the cardstock.

I enjoyed my crafty time.

Art stones add a fun whimsical element.

I even added hot glue to the center of the flowers and then spooned the mini stones over the center and really am pleased with the effect.

Then I added pops dots to replicate Easter eggs.

These turned out so cute and hopefully they inspired you.

Happy Spring and have a wonderful rest of your day.

 

Clear Scraps--DIY Shiplap Shapes--Bee-utiful Spring

Hello there everyone!  Laura here with you today to share a home decor project using the Clear Scraps Shiplap Shapes!

This project starts with the Fence Shiplap Shape Large.  I painted the base with a soft wash of white, and the cross pieces black.  Once this once dry and the cross pieces glued on, I added the paper to the center--using a patterned base, and then the 2 mats to add photos to.  A cute sentiment journal card and a few stickers and enamel dots finish that section off.  The blue butterfly is another of the Clear Scraps Shiplap Shapes.

The Butterfly Shiplap Shape Small was painted a soft aqua blue.  It was glued to the cross piece of the fence and then a few stickers added.  It's such a nice size--big enough it makes an impact, but small enough to add a cute touch to a home decor project.  These are great on their own too, but I love to layer up on the shiplap shapes!  This butterfly shape has a matching mini shaker!

On the Mini Shaker Butterfly, I kept with the black/yellow theme and painted the frame black.  The back was traced on a pretty patterned paper (it matches the paper used in the center of the fence) and then it was glued together with some sequins in the matching black/yellow/white colors.  It makes the perfect compliment to the other shiplap butterfly!

There are  many different mini shakers and small shiplap shapes available in the Clear Scraps Store.  You can find the options for the Mini Shakers HERE and the Shiplap Shapes (these come in small, medium and large sizes) HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping today!  Hope you are inspired to try your own project using the Clear Scraps Shiplap Shapes!

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Screaps:  Fence Shiplap Shape Large, Butterfly Shiplap Shape Small, Mini Shaker Butterfly.

Other:  Acrylic paint: black, white, aqua blue, Echo Park Bee Happy papers, stickers, sequins, enamel dots, foam tape.