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Hello Little One: Acrylic Scalloped Tab Album

 

Hello friends! Jennifer here on the blog today to share a mini book I created using the Acrylic Scalloped Tab Album. The Clear Scraps acrylic albums have always been my go-to ever since I started scrapbooking!  I love the variety of shapes as well as the excellent quality of these books! I used a cute baby boy line from Carta Bella to make a brag book!

 

I used a star background cut file and backed with a darker pattern before adhering to my page. I am a fan of layering papers...its gives a little bit of dimension to your projects.

On one of my pages, I created a pocket to insert a manila tag that I decorated.  

Hiding tags in pockets or behind photos is a great way to add more elements to your books.  Here, I used a stamp to add birth date details.  

 

In addition to pockets, you can also use a bone folder to create a flap. I usually will add stitching to hold the top layer in place. 

I added a tab to the bottom of the flap along with buttons to accent. 

And here is the inside of the flap...I left room for an additional photo as well as added some cut coordinating stickers. 

 

I love adding extra pages to my mini books! Here, I used a kraft envelope that I altered with modeling paste and my 6 Inch Polka Dots Mascil. 

I then added pattered paper and adhered the flap shut using a brad and some bakers twine.

Thank you for stopping by today!  Be sure to check out the Clear Scraps shop to see this and many more albums!  Have a wonderful day! 

Additional products used:  patterned paper, stickers:  Carta Bella; wooden veneers: Studio Calico, Freckled Fawn; stamps: Technique Tuesday, Hero Arts, Catslife Press; brads: My Mind's Eye; bakers twine: Whiskers Graphic; ribbon: Snug Hug; kraft envelope: Maya Road; washi tape: Freckled Fawn, Queen and Co; ink: Ranger; modeling paste: Teresa Collins Designs; paperclip: Pebbles;  cardstock: American Crafts; metal clip/charm: Tim Holtz;  misc: buttons, thread, sewing machine, Cameo Silhouette, stapler. 

 

 

 

 

Lucky banner by Wendy Price

Saint Patrick's Day is right around the corner and its time to decorate! I created this LUCKY banner using Clear Scraps Small Chipboard Pennant Banner and Quaterfoil Mascil!

Instructions:

1. Paint chipboard with white acrylic paint. 
2. Apply green ink over Quatrefoil Mascil. 
3. Die cut alphabet letters, circles, and clover. Adhere to banner.
4. Embellish with ribbons. 

 

 

Clear Scrap supplies:

Small Chipboard Pennant Banner

12 inch Quarterfoil Mascil

 

Wendy Price Clear Scrap Design Team Member

Acrylic Layout

Hello Clear Scraps fans! It's Irene here. Today I want to share another layout with you all. This time, I've used Clear Scraps 12 x 12 acrylic sheet and some stencils to create this layout.

This is another floating effect layout. I've used the dragonfly wallpaper stencil with some white gesso to create the dimensional dragonflies on this layout. I've also decorated the dragonflies with some dimensional crystals. To create the title, I've used the Fruit Of Spirit stencil. 

Pinky's March Neon Tag

 

 

Hey there Clear Scraps friends, it is Pinky today with my tag for March using the new Clear Scraps Tag Album & Tag Box Set from the 2016 CHA Release!

I was really feeling the rainbow, neon vibe so I decided to experiment and make a very colorful tag for the month.

 

For this take I used four different alcohol inks which I dropped onto the back of the tag from the Tag Album after removing the protective film. Then I allow it to dry.I tamped it with a dabber to spread it all out. 

After it dried completely I used a very light yellow spray paint (Krylon) to paint over and make it more opaque. 

You will never guess what I used for the Clear Scraps Butterfly Mixers?! I used nail polish, yes regular old nail polish. They were sitting by my craft table the I thought the colors would go so well, so I removed the protective film from the backs of the butterflies, then I coated each one in nail polish and set it aside to dry while I created the stamped sentiment. 

Now I tried to stamp on the tag directly but the color wasn't as bright as I wanted, so I used nail polish remover and removed the stamped image and stamped it on paper. Then distressed it with StazOn green inks. 

I used a vivid green ribbon for the top after everything tried up nicely and yes it takes some time, but it was worth it, changing techniques. 

I hope you enjoyed my project today, it was a fun experiment!

Happy Monday my friends, until next time, keep on creating.

Pinky Hobbs: Clear Scraps Educator and Designer.

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FEATURED March Tag - Leah Crowe

 

Good morning Clear Scraps friends!
Today I am sharing with you my March 2016 Tag.

I chose to focus on an Easter Theme this month.
Using the Clear Scraps gorgeous acrylic tag set and Celtic chipboard embellishment brings this beauty together effortlessly.

 Please find attached the PDF on how easy it was to create this.

Have a blessed day!

Download 2016 March Easter Tag – He Has Risen – Leah Crowe

Leah Crowe :)

Reversible clipboard with Clear Scraps

Hi, Connie here with a cute idea using the Mini Vintage Clipboard by Clear Scraps.   I had the idea to decorate both sides using one side for a photo and the other side a note pad. Let me show you~

The clip is removable so making this concept even better.  The clip is decorated with buttons.

Side one~ the photo side.

Side two~ need a note pad, take the clip off and turn it around to the note pad. Place the clip back on the clipboard.   A two in one project, useful and decorative.

Clear Scraps products used~

Mini Vintage Clipboard

6" Chevron Stencil

Thanks for stopping by~

Connie Mercer/DT Member

Faith Handmade Home Decor Piece by Pinky

Hey there friends, it's Pinky today with a handmade Faith Home Decor project. 

I can't always find the wall pieces I want in the right colors etc...and also I love to have handmade projects on the wall, so I decided to make this "Blessings" Cross Clipboard piece to have by my computer in my craft room. 

Here is how I created this piece:

1. Remove protective film from the back of a Clear Scraps Clipboard Mini Oval. You can see it will go in any direction! Just move the clip. 
2. Use Metallic Gold StazOn ink Ink entire back of the Clear Scraps Clipboard Mini Oval.
3. Take Clear Scraps Chipboard Roman Cross ink entire cross in dark brown ink. 
4. Take xClear Scraps Clipboard Mini Oval after StazOn dries and spray paint OVER Gold Ink with brown spray paint OR you can use regular paint in dark brown or suede.
5. Set aside to dry, and lightly ink Clear Scraps Chipboard Roman Cross using same Gold Metallic StazOn ink. 
6. Take patterned paper banner, or just paper and stamp BLESSINGS onto paper. 
7. After Clear Scraps Clipboard Mini Oval dries completely, removed protective film from the front and use Gold Metallic StazOn to ink edges on the front. 
8. Adhere Clear Scraps Chipboard Roman Cross to front of Clear Scraps Clipboard Mini Oval  using Beacon solvent based adhesive. 
9. Adhere Blessings sentiment at the bottom. 

That's it! Now you have your own meaningful project to share in your home. 

Clear Scraps actually makes more then one Cross Design and several Chipboard Titles that would fit in very well!

Happy Thursday friends <3

Until next time...

Pinky Hobbs: Clear Scraps Designer

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Advice layout...

Today's layout was inspired by the quotes found on pattern paper. I thought it was perfect for a layout of my sons. 

Instructions:

1. Die cut pattern paper in a number of size circles.
2. Adhere pattern paper strips and washi tape to the bottom of the XL Deco Shape.
3. Adhere die cut circles to the top half of the layout.
4. Wrap XL Deco shape with twine and embellish with a button.
5. Mat photo and adhere to layout.
6. Paint chipboard alpha with a paint pen and adhere to layout. 

Clear Scrap Supplies Used:

• XL Deco Shape

Other Supplies Used:

• Pebbles DIY Home pattern paper
• Basic Grey Chipboard Alpha
• Beacon Zip Dry Adhesive
• SEI Circle Dies
• white paint pen
• twine
• button

Wendy Price- Clear Scrap Design Team Member

Spring is on the way!

Happy Morning Clear Scraps friends!
I am really looking forward to warmer weather and beautiful flowers.

Spring is just 18 days away!
To celebrate that, I have the brand new Expressions Spring Word title to share with you today.

I back each letter with a different pattern paper.

If you look closely you can see where I embossed the word as well, then used Copic
Markers to bring attention to the impressions on the acrylic.

I adhered a few embellishments, and voila, a beautiful spring home decor piece.

Have a great week!

Leah Crowe