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Hey everyone! Nancy here today to share with you a vintage style mini album I made using the All Mixed Up mini album from Clear Scraps.
This little mini is full of all my favorite things, gems, flowers, lace, beautiful papers, butterflies from the RosiBelle collection from Prima Marketing.
Now all I need to do is figure out how to bind this. What are your thoughts? Binder rings with ribbon? Ribbon? Spiral bound?
Thanks for dropping by.
Nancy Keslin
Hi everyone! Heather here, and I wanted to show you all that Clear Scraps products work wonderfully in pocket page spreads. We went to see a monster truck show a while back, and I had quite a few pictures to include in my design. I was able to incorporate the Clear Scraps Gears Mirror Embellishments and the Gears Acrylic Border Strip to unify the different cards on the layout.
It's a bit difficult to see the acrylic gears in the larger photo, so I took several close-ups to show you what they look like. It doesn't do them justice. They are much easier to see in person, and they add so much to the page.
I cut the strip into three pieces and used my tiny attacher stapler to staple them to the locations I chose, then I cut off the excess with scissors.
Thanks for stopping by!
Heather Landry: Clear Scraps Design Team
Hello! It's Jennifer and I'm back to share one of the new Wood Cards with you today! These great products can be used as a card or mini album; there are many options! For today's post, I used the Thank You Wood Card that can be used as a gift as well!
I painted both pieces of the card with a grey chalk paint; chalk paint works well with the Clear Scraps wood because you get full coverage and it dries quickly!
Once my top card was dry, I used an easy technique to distress the front. Using a candle, (a tealight size works best), I applied wax to the front of the card. I then applied white chalk paint in small sections scraping it off before it dries. I have a short tutorial video below to show you the steps!
For the inside of my card, I used a Silhouette cut file to create a pocket to hold a gift card and tag.
I embellished the outside of the pocket with coordinating ephemera to accent. I also stitched the outside edges with my sewing machine to secure.
My pocket is the perfect size for a gift card as well as a tag for adding a sentiment. I finished by adding coordinating stickers as well as tying bakers twine to the end.
Thanks for looking! I hope this inspires you to do some creating with one of the Clear Scraps Wood Cards! Have a great day!
Additional products used: patterned paper, stickers, die cuts, button: Crate Paper; bakers twine: Whisker Graphics, The Twinery; stapler: Ranger; paint: Plaid, ArtMinds; journaling pen: American Crafts; misc: Silhouette, (Library Pocket File #42297), sewing machine.
Hello, everyone!
It's Nancy Nickel here today with a fun tutorial!
I've created an Art Journal page using a variety of Clear Scraps Stencils!
There's such an incredible variety of fabulous stencils in the store,
the creative possibilities are endless!
Here is the page I created:
These are the wonderful Clear Scraps Stencils I used:
6” Plaid Stencil,
3 X 12 Bloom where you are planted Stencil.
Here is the printable tutorial on how I created my page:
Download Clear Scraps - BLOOM Art Journal Page
Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Nancy Nickel - Clear Scraps Designer
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
Hi friends! It's Jennifer and I'm sharing the another mini album with you today with you! Summer is in full swing here in the US and that usually means vacations! The Mixable Beach Album has five cascading pages of fun, summer shapes of both acrylic and chipboard! Did you know you can use spray paint on Clear Scraps products? For my album, I used a gold foil paint on both sides of the acrylic.
The front piece of the album is a cute acrylic shovel. I added one of the Fan-Shells Chipboard Embellishments to the front that I painted as well as used a white glitter embossing powder to color.
For my journaling, I cut down one of the 3x4 cards from the paper collection I used. I then added stickers and enamel dots to accent.
My chipboard pages are covered entirely in patterned paper which I adhered with Beacon 3-in-1 Adhesive. I used an x-acto knife as well as a sanding tool to remove the excess paper. I then lined the edges with white chalk paint. Here, I used my second Fan-Shell Chipboard Embellishment to accent my page. I again painted it with white chalk paint and colored with embossing powder.
The smaller pages will fit a 4x4 photo. I also layered additional patterned paper underneath as well as added coordinating stickers.
The next page is an acrylic sand pail. I adhered patterned paper to the bottom and again used a 4x4 photo. Since you have a smaller space to work with, using small embellishments such as washi tape or enamel dots make a nice accent. I also utilized my many roller stamps and added in additional sentiments that way.
Using your punches to create borders at the edge of your photos is also a good way to accent a small workspace. Here, I used my pennant punch to create a banner under my photo then adhered bakers twine to the top.
A chipboard circle/ball is the next page and fits a larger photo. I again covered the page with patterned paper before adding my photo and embellishments.
The last page is a fun acrylic sand castle which is the largest page of the book! The photo I wanted to use was vertical so I used the space to create a pinwheel with a favorite paper from the collection.
On the back, I added a coordinating sticker as well as a stamped journaling circle to add my name.
Thank you for stopping by today! Visit the Clear Scraps shop today to see these products plus much more! Have a wonderful day!
Additional products used: patterned paper, stickers: Echo Park Paper; bakers twine: Whisker Graphics, The Twinery; stamps: Catslife Press, American Crafts, October Afternoon, Simple Stories; sentiment stickers: Crate Paper; journaling pen: American Crafts; enamel dots: Simple Stories; washi tape: Simple Stories, American Crafts; punches: Fiskars, EK Success; ink, embossing ink: Ranger; embossing powder: Recollections; adhesive: Beacon, Thermoweb; spray paint: Krylon; chalk paint: Plaid; misc: chrome book rings
Hi everyone! Heather here, and there's a bit of a funny story behind the layout I'm going to share today. My husband is a total car nut. We've been married for 17 years and I'm sure we've had more than 10 cars. I have never driven a car more than 50,000 miles, but when we got my minivan I fell in love with it and refused to let him trade it in. When I hit 50,000 miles, I took this picture to remember because I'm sure it probably won't happen again.
I used the Clear Scraps Gears Stencil as well as the Gears Mirror Embellishments to make this page about my mileage milestone!
Here's a closer look at some of the stenciling and embellishment clusters. I know the little car embellishment isn't a van, but I'm not a crazy car person so it doesn't bother me.
I liked using some of the racing-themed embellishments too because I have been known to peel out a time or two when I'm in a hurry. Just because I drive a minivan that's nicknamed "Snowball", doesn't mean I can't drive. After all, my other car is a 1998 z28 Camaro.
Thanks for stopping by,
Heather Landry: Clear Scraps Design Team Member
Hello, everyone!
It's Nancy Nickel here with a new project share for Clear Scraps!
I've had a great time decorating this sweet mini album.
This is the 6 X 6 Tab Album.
You can find it HERE.
This album comes with a front cover, 3 tabbed pages, and a back cover.
The clear acrylic is covered with a protective film.
You simply peel it off whenever you're ready to get to work!
An acrylic album requires a little more creative thinking,
and it's so much fun!
I created a Summer themed album.
Instead of my usual charms and ribbon on the rings,
I simply tied a bow of fringed fiber!
I tool distressed all the papers, and adhered them in place.
Then the pages and tabs were decorated with matching stickers.
I left lots of room to add plenty of photos.
Here I inserted one of the journal cards in between the pages.
On these pages, the papers were adhered under the acrylic.
The adhesive was placed in position where it would be covered with the stickers.
Then I added the stickers on top of the acrylic.
Layering it that way gives it an added dimension,
and it's just fun!
Here I used one of the matching papers to create a 4 X 4 envelope.
I added it between two coordinating pages.
It holds several more journaling cards.
Here is the back page, where I added a date sticker.
Here's one last look at the front cover, and the tabs.
Other Materials Used:
Echo Park - Walking On Sunshine Collection;
Binder Rings, Unknown Fiber.
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Thanks so much for stopping by today!
I'll be back with another project share next week! :o)
Nancy Nickel - Clear Scraps Designer
Hiya Clear Scraps family, Leah here today sharing one of the new Birchwood frames, This one is the Love 1/8" Birch Wood Frame.
I painted the wood frame using Unicorn spit, it is a gel stain and glaze that is water-based. I like using it on the wood because it is such a thin application and doesn't take a lot for good coverage.
I also used the Clear Scraps Chipboard arrow heart on here. Isn't it the perfect embellishment?
I also used some Distress Oxide to add in some purple coloring to the wood to help incorporate the colors of the pattern paper I used.
I traced the frame separately on the same pattern paper because I was limited to this one sheet and wanted to use it for all the frames.
I grabbed some old Prima flowers from my stash and added it around the project.
This new little family of mine will love it.
What is your new favorite XL Wood Frame?
Leah Crowe, Clear Scraps Designer
Hi everyone, Nancy here today to share with you a fun project I made using the Regular Tablet Stand.
Ok, much like the rest of you, have an electronic tablet. I also love creating, and these tablet stands are so fun..but how many does one person need? Well, I have lots of things that need to go onto a stand, like my decorative planner...opportunity to create something cute? yes please.
This project was so quick and easy. I used some leftover papers from my Planner Society Kit and a photo from the Go Wild planner convention confetti carpet framed with the Medium Rectangular Deco Top Frame which I covered with more papers and inked the edges of. Finally adding a few flat flowers from Prima to complete the look.
When the stand isn't in use it is a fun way to feature this photo of my planner besties, and when I place my planner on it.....
An easy way to see what I have planned for the week. (or maybe my week before the pen?)
Thanks for taking a peek.
Nancy Keslin
Hi everyone, Nancy here today to share with you a fun project I made using the Regular Tablet Stand.
Ok, much like the rest of you, have an electronic tablet. I also love creating, and these tablet stands are so fun..but how many does one person need? Well, I have lots of things that need to go onto a stand, like my decorative planner...opportunity to create something cute? yes please.
This project was so quick and easy. I used some leftover papers from my Planner Society Kit and a photo from the Go Wild planner convention confetti carpet framed with the Medium Rectangular Deco Top Frame which I covered with more papers and inked the edges of. Finally adding a few flat flowers from Prima to complete the look.
When the stand isn't in use it is a fun way to feature this photo of my planner besties, and when I place my planner on it.....
An easy way to see what I have planned for the week. (or maybe my week before the pen?)
Thanks for taking a peek.
Nancy Keslin
Hi, Connie here with a patriot craft that uses the Pallet (fence) shape by Clear Scraps. I turned it on its side and saw a flag, waving in the wind, so that is where I started. The Pallet shapes are cut from Birch wood right here in the good ole' USA. I favor American Made products and that is what Clear Scraps is ~ Made in America!!
I created a few step out photos, so the process, of masking off the flag stripes could be shown easily.
To create the blue part of the flag, mark with a pencil the center of the pallet fence shape. Mask off two rows down (as shown in the first photo).
The second and third photo show how the red and white stripes were masked off. The tape used is painters tape.
After the stripes were steniled in, a messy black line was applied by using a liner paint brush. It cleans up the paint lines really good and gives the flag a primative look.
I used stencils by Clear Scraps to add the words, the chevrons, the ship lap and the stars to the flag.
The chipboard Stars, by Clear Scraps, were embossed with gold embossing powder and then adhered to the flag in random places.
I have it on my craft room door~just love it!!!!
Products used:
Clear Scraps: Pallet ( Fence) birch wood shape
Clear Scraps: 6" stencils / Chevron, Stars, Shiplap, Imagine.
Clear Scraps: Chipboard/Stars
Beacon: 3-IN-1 glue
DecoArt acrylic paint
DecoArt creme wax
other:
sanding block, drill and wire ( for hanging)
Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member
Hello! Jennifer on the blog today to share one of the fun Wood Accordion Shaker Albums! The front section includes four pieces to create the shaker portion: a wood back, two frames, and an acrylic divider. There are eight styles including the Boat Wood Accordion Shaker Album I am showing today! I thought it would be perfect for some old photos from our honeymoon when we took a catamaran excursion near Barbados.
I painted the front wood frame with a grey chalk paint as well as lined the wood back with patterned papers. For the focal point, I used the Octopus Chipboard Embellishment and I'm going to show you the technique I used to color it! I began with a matte chalk paint in white; I knew some paint would "show through" the embossing powder plus chalk paint dries fast.
Next, I chose glitter pink and blue embossing powders that coordinated with the paper line I used. I applied a generous amount of embossing ink and then added my embossing powders.
Here is a photo of my Octopus with the embossing powders! The downside is that you do waste a bit of powder but I love mixing multiple colors!
And here is the result after setting with my heat gun! I added in flair, coordinating stickers, die cuts, and chipboard to accent. You can also spy sequins in each of the sections of the front frame!
The inside of the front cover is usually reserved for some journaling about my book's theme. I used one of the 3x4 cards and my electric typewriter to document my story as well as added in ephemera. All of my pages are covered with patterned paper which I applied with Beacon 3-in-1 Adhesive. Cutting around the edges with scissors as well as sanding is the easiest way to remove excess paper.
Most of my photos range from approximately 4x4 to 3x5. I like to layer additional patterned paper underneath as well as mat my photos, so that usually means trimming my pictures down.
I always seem to run out of paper before embellishments so I like to add a die cut or sticker on the back. It makes a nice place to add your initials and date if desired.
Thank you for reading today! Check out the Clear Scraps shop to see all of the Wood Accordion Shaker Albums as well as Chipboard Embellishment Shapes! Have a great day!
Additional products used: patterned paper, stickers, chipboard, washi tape, flair, die cuts: Crate Paper; bakers twine: Whisker Graphics, My Minds Eye; sequins: Crate Paper, Teresa Collins Designs; embossing ink: Ranger; embossing powder: Recollections; journaling pen: American Crafts; adhesive: Beacon, Thermoweb; misc: electric typewriter
Hello, everyone!
It's Nancy Nickel...back with a new project share for Clear Scraps!
This week I'm playing with a great chipboard piece.
It's called Pine Trees Chipboard Embellishments,
and you can find it HERE.
It comes in a set of two different trees, and I used one of them on my card.
I began by coloring the chipboard tree with Distress Oxide inks.
I used Vintage Photo on the trunk, and Peeled Paint on the rest of the tree.
The background of the A2 card was misted with Dylusions London Blue.
Once it was dried, I adhered it to a dark brown card base.
I added the chipboard tree,
and then stamped the sentiment in place, using black ink.
The sentiment is from a Bible journaling set.
Whenever I work with trees, Psalm 46:10 comes to mind.
"Be still and know that I am God."
There's a mighty stillness in the forest,
It always reminds me of the incredible peace that only God can give us! :o)
Finally, I did a little more inking around the tree,
and then gave a light misting of water over the whole card.
Here's a close-up look:
Clear Scraps has so many fabulous chipboard pieces!
They're wonderful for decorating a card front,
and there are so many options for coloring them.
Here's one final look at the finished card.
From Clear Scraps:
Pine Trees Chipboard Embellishments
Also Used: Recollections - Cardstock; Dylusions -Spray; Distress Oxide Inks; Distress Inks;
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; American Crafts - Bible Journaling Stamp.
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Thanks so much for stopping by today!
I'll be back with another project share next week! :o)
Nancy Nickel - Clear Scraps Designer
Happy Tuesday friends. Today I'm sharing this sweet Half Fancy Send it Clear card. I also have a tutorial in a PDF file you can download and save to use as a reference later. Download JUN2018_LeahCrowe
I'm made this non-traditional wedding card for some friends who are getting married soon.
We'll include a letter and a gift on the inside. The cool part about these cards is that there is also a clear envelope included in which to send the card in.
To start, I pulled the protective film from the
front of the middle panel, and the back of the front panels. Before any paper is added, its best to adhere the panels together with included adhesive circle tape.
A trick is to fold the paper halfway down to reveal the glue without touching it, then carefully adhere it between the two meeting panels. Do this between all the panels to adhere them together.
Attach a cute sentiment pattern to the middle panel.
Grab your chipboard sentiment and paint it with your favorite chalk paint. While this dries, finish up decorating your acrylic card.
(Remove protective film from the front sides of the top panels) Since I’m using the PhotoplayPaprika collection, I select a couple of stickers to add to the bottom front panel of the card. On the top scallop panel, trim a piece of paper to 1 3⁄4 x 5 1⁄2 “and adhere on the backside of the panel so it shows through to the top. Then adhere a piece of ribbon along the front of the scallop.
Adhere the Blessed chipboard to the front of the card and add any other embellishments you wish to add.
Leah Crowe, Clear Scraps Design Team
