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LOVE You Word Frame by Pinky

 

Hello friends, it's Pinky today with one last project for 2014. 

Lately I realy have been into spray painting my projects and a graffiti type feel, it's fun to paint both sides of the Clear Scraps acrylics to achieve different looks. The Clear Scraps Word Boards are fin to experiment with. 

I love using the Mascils from Clear Scraps too. For this one I spray painted the board itself turquoise then I painted the acrylic front with the golds and Dragonfly Mascil. 
I thought for the New Year it was a time to reflect on life and changes so why not project that in my crafting. It's like therapy. I made this for a friend of mine who has a beautiful heart. 

Have you seen all the Word Frames from Clear Scraps? They are amazing. 

 

You can add photos or patterned paper like I did, it's all so much fun!

Pinky Hobbs: Clear Scraps Design Team

Coming January 1st!

Good morning Clear Scraps family and friends, 

We are very excited because beginning January 1st the Design Team will begain showcasing NEW DESIGNS that Clear Scraps will be releasing. You know CHA is coming up in about 9 days and that means amazing new designs and projects!

Also a brand new Creating Made Easy Kit will be released tomorrow, they are packed full of Clear Scraps goodness and each kit comes with instructions. 

Here is a little tiny sneak peek of what's to come!

Come back all month for fun news from CHA and all new designs that will make your crafting fun, creative and easy too. 

You know there will be giveaway and goodness following, stay tuned and Happy New Year. 

Acrylic used like a piece of glass~ Clear Scraps acrylic sheet.

Hi! Connie here with an idea, to share, using the 12X12 acrylic sheets by Clear Scraps as a glass/protector for a project needing a glass, but you have no glass.  How about using  acrylic?

This frame is by Prima and comes with no glass or protector.  I wanted my piece to be like a shadow box that I could add momentos in with the photo, so adding a sheet of acrylic was the only thing to do :).

To get the size, of the inside of the space/frame, I took a sheet of tracing paper and with a pencil made a rubbing of the open area of the frame.  By doing that I got the size I needed to cut and then insert as the front of the frame.   This piece also comes apart from the back making it very easy to put the acrylic in place, once you are ready.

1. Place photo on back frame piece.

2. Insert acrylic front inside frame.

3. Finish memento placement.

4. Clamp back of frame back on.

Keep this idea in mind when you have a frame but the glass broke ~ acrylic works great!!!!

Here is another idea for the 12X12 acrylic sheets~

Use it as the protector for a scrapbook page that you want to display.  All you need to do this is a clip of some kind~

I love this idea.  You can change out scrapbook pages fast and enjoy more of them by displaying them.

Keeps all the fingers and dirty hands off your page but yet, you get to enjoy the project without the worry of it getting messed up.

Thanks for stopping by~

Connie Mercer

Clear Scraps DT

 

Acrylic Gear Border

Hi Clear Scraps fans! Do you love the acrylic borders by Clear Scraps? Today, I'm sharing another layout using an acrylic gear border by Clear Scraps.

To add colors to the border, I've used alchol ink. This border helps to anchor the design of my layout. 

 

Clear Scraps Educator

The Best is Yet to Come layout

Hi there, Lisa here today. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday filled with family, friends and fun! Today, I'm sharing a layout I created using our 12" Heart Arrow Mascil.

 I used the mascil to create my background using modeling paste.  I didn't want the background in an arrow shape, so I just moved it around so that I would have different sizes of hearts peeking through the background of the layout. Once the modeling paste was dry, I used Gauche paints and water to create the watercolor paint effects over the modeling paste.

 

I love that with our Mascils I can create a background that is unlike any other!  Plus, getting messy is fun!! Hope you'll give them a try!

Handmade Gifts With Clear Scraps

It's definitely that time of year, everyone gets busy and shops.

I love giving handmade gifts but finding the right handmade gift that will

be appreciated is not always easy. 

 

Sometimes it is nice to go simple and sweet. This gift was for my friends

little boy, I thought as he learned his letters and names that he would

enjoy a book that has his family names with photos. 

I made sure to use very strong adhesive and double checked every corner. 

You know Clear Scraps albums are not flimsy in any way so I knew with care

it would stand up to a 2 yr olds shenanigans. 

For this book I used the Clear Scraps Cassy Mixable Album.

Sturdy and easy to flip the pages. 

I used big bold letters and DCVW papers. 

I also used the Clear Scraps Mascils, with Gold Krylon spray paint. 

I love these mascils. 

I included the family dog of course. 

Hopefully it's a keepsake he can use years from now. 

Clear Scraps makes all my projects easy and beautiful!

Pinky Hobbs: Clear Scraps Design Team

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Gingerbread Christmas Fun Tutorial!

Merry Christmas and many blessing to you all on this beautiful Christmas Day.

I have one last project to share for the holidays, it's this sweet little Gingerbread card I created using the Clear Scraps Gingerbread Banner from the Creating Made Easy December kit.

 

I had a few leftover pieces and decided this was the perfect time to create with them. If you haven't subscribed, it's an amazing kit club!

 After removing the film from the Gingerbread banner piece I used the Snow Writer that was in the kit to create the "Frosting" around my Gingy! 

Then I took some brown cardstock and trim out around the Gingerbread. 

A used my bone folder to create a crease on the head and where the snow writer frosting was that's where I dabbed my Beacon zip dry glue to hold it. 

I trimmer out the patterned paper from the kit where it said "Tis The Season" and put it on the cardstock like a little sweater. 

Then in the front I added the Happy Happy Holidays I also cut from the patterned paper. 

I added gems from the kit and some burlap twine in a bow that I had from a previous kit. 

It's fun, and completely handmade but special in it's own way. 

Merry Christmas everyone!

Clear Scraps Design Team Coordinator: Pinky Hobbs

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Hello everyone and wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  So by this time I hope that the Christmas rush is through for you. It's now time to relax and celebrate the season and the true meaning of Christmas. May you experience the  true joy of Christmas, it is really wonderful and magical. And speaking of Magic, there is something about acrylic pages that's magical.  :)  Today I am sharing this layout I've created using the XL acrylic shape.   I just love the look of the paper under the acrylic.

 

Thank you all for stopping by.  Merry Christmas to you and your love ones!!!!

Adora

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Enjoy Today Trifold

Hello!Raechelle here today sharing a project featuring a Clear Scraps Tri Fold Scallop Frame. 

I adhered some patterned paper and vellum to the backside and then added the decorative pieces to the front of the frames so it has a more dimensional appearance. The peices are held together by knotted twine. 

 

These Tri Fold Frames make wonderful home decor pieces and there are several styles to choose from. To see the entire collection please click here. 

Let it Snow...

I love the Blank Acrylic Sheets for scrapbook layouts, but today's tutorial shows how you can also use them for home decor. I decorated one for the winter to hang in my windows. 

1. Using the Nordic Snowflakes Mascil, add snowflakes with Cotton White StazOn ink randomly on a Blank Sheet of Acrylic.

2. Stamp a snowy border around the edges of the acrylic in Cotton White StazOn ink. 

3. Lightly brush on Beacon's Fast Finish Decopage adhesive approximately 1 inch in from the edge. While the Fast Finish is still wet, sprinkle Stampendous glitter on. Tap off the extra glitter. 

 

 

 

4. Adhere stickers for title.

 

5. Stamp snowmen image in Versamark on vellum. Heat emboss with white embossing powder. Color on the back of the vellum with alcohol markers. Adhere vellum to acrylic sheet. 

6. Embellish with vellum die cut snowflakes and tulle bow. 

Supplies Used: Clear Scraps (12 x 12 Blank Sheet, Nordic Snowflake Mascil), Stampendous stamps and glitter, Reminisce alphabet stickers

 

Wendy Price- Clear Scraps Design Team Member

Last minute holiday card

Good morning Clear Scraps friends!

I was in a pinch for a last minute Christmas Card the other night, and Clear Scraps was there for me!

I had this classic Belgrave card on hand, and it only took me a few minutes to whip up a beautiful card to go along with my gift.

As you can see I kept it simple again, but with Clear Scraps that just adds to the elegance and beauty!

I cut two pieces of Paper to follow the line of the card for the left panel and adhered them to the front and backside.

I added a small gift card hidden behind the left side on the middle panel.

Here's hoping your Holidays are Merry & Bright!!

Leah Crowe

Acrylic Ornament

Hello everyone! Are you up for a Christmas layout? Today I'm sharing with you all a layout which I've embellished with acrylic ornaments by Clear Scraps.

I've embossed the acrylic ornaments and attach pattern papers to it for colors. These acrylic ornaments are such fun and easy to use. Try it! 

 

Clear Scraps Educator

Believe Banner

Hi everyone!  Nancy here today to share with you a simple little banner I made for my niece.   I love the cute Believe Banner and knew it would be perfect for her room.  (I did remove two of the pennants to make it fit better in her space).

Filled with vintage, childhood images, I knew she would enjoy this piece for years to come.

Sweet little stuffed animals, buttons, and snowflakes...

and of course Santa and the tree.

 

How will you decorate this holiday season?  Do you do anything in your children's rooms?

 

Nancy

Christmas Snow Cards

Hi Clear Scrappers,

Katie here today sharing 2 cards using the Angel and Bell Send it Clear cards for this coming Christmas...

Love winter and I made these cards with giltter and handmade snow fleece, giving a feel as though it's snowing in your hands!!! Indeed these are the White Christmas cards, the clear acrylic sheets of these cards just made it all perfect...

Hope you guys enjoy!!!

Cheers!!!

 

 

Noodle Box Album.

Hello everyone!  Today I am sharing with you this album I've created using the Acrylic Scalloped Album, one of  my favorite mini album size. It's great for documenting everyday  moments like this and it's not diffucult to make, you can easily complete one in no time. :) and love the results. This is  a fun album of my family enjoying one of our favorite food. 

Here's a simple step on how to create this project:  For me it always starts with photo and then the rest will follow. I trace, cut and adhere the papers onto the acrylic pages. Once this is done, I build up the page around the photo, one page at a time :). Suprisingly comes out and should what your heart desire.

Thank you all for stopping by......until next time!!!

Adora