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Clear Scraps--Chipboard Embellishments--Pumpkin Greetings

Hello everyone!  Laura here with you today and I've got a couple of cards to share with you using the Clear Scraps Chipboard Embellishments!

It's always fun to send a surprise card in the mail or to give a handmade card to a friend or family member with a treat bag or even yummy homemade treats!  Fresh Pumpkin Bread anyone?!!   These cards are super simple to create--you can even use some scraps if you want!  I used scraps from a home decor project I did and a few stickers to add the sentiments and a few fun extras!  The star of the show are the Clear Scraps Jack O Lantern Chipboard Embellishments!  These were painted with acrylic paint in orange and green, and then to make the face pop, I used black cardstock.

It just takes a small scrap of cardstock that you cut down to fit and then glue down.

You can see this piece even had a little rip near the edge--no problem!

This little laughing guy is SO CUTE!  So easy to paint and use these Chipboard Embellishments!  There is something for all kinds of holidays, events like birthday, baby, and just fun everyday ideas too.  If you haven't had a chance to check out all of the different options in the store, make sure to pop over.  You can find them all HERE.  These are great to have in your craft stash so you can pull them out whenever you want to do a custom embellishment.  You can also use other things like inks, stamps, sprays to create the look you want!

This one is on a white cardstock base (so it looks a little float in midair....haha).  Anyone would love to receive these cuties!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Stop back soon for more inspiration!!

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps:  Jack O Lantern Chipboard Embellishments

Other:  Acrylic paint--orange & green, Cardstock--black and white, Simple Stories Faboolous stickers and papers, foam tape, glue, enamel dots.

Hello Autumn DIY Wood Box and Divider Cards

Hi Craft Friends!

Dana here! I'm back on the blog to share a fun autumn DIY project using Clear Scraps DIY Wood box Click here  Welcome Jar shape Click here and Divider Cards House's chip Click here Angle Chip Click here and Rounded Chip Click here

The papers I'll be using to decorate my Wood box and Divider Cards is Prima Frank Garcia's Amber Moon and Autumn Sunset. These DIY Boxes and Divider Cards are not only fun to create and display, but a great way to use up all those leftover scraps from older paper collections in my stash! If you're like me, you probably accumulate more paper collections than room to store them lol.

To start this project, I like to remove all my DIY wood box pieces and lay them out on my workspace.

I cover all my wood side, front and back pieces with coordinating papers. The 2 longer side pieces measure 6 x 1 &3/4 inches. The short sides measure 4 & 1/2 x 1 & 3/4 inches. I recommend using a strong permanent glue such as Beacon glue. I trimmed the long top edges and remove any excess paper using my x-acto knife.

I Distress any rough edges away using my Clear Scraps sanding tool Click here I also ink all my papers and embellishments using Tim Holtz Distress Ink Gathered Twigs. You can skip this this step if you like. I also covered the inside bottom of my wood box with another patterned paper, that measures 4x6 inches. Glue in place. 

Now you are assemble and glue all your wood pieces in place. Slide the two poles through the holes and adhere each piece onto the front and back sides.  Set your box aside for now. Here's a photo:

Take your Welcome Jar shape and I painted the top portion with gold acrylic paint. Let dry.

 

I covered the front of my jar with  a 3x4 inch journal card, trimmed and distressed any rough edges as we did previously with our wood box. Then wrapped some brown twine a few times around the top edge of my jar. I secured my ends on the backside. Then glued a chipboard sticker embellishment on the top of my twine. Here's a closeup look:

I glued the Welcome Jar to the front right side of my box. On both of the longer sides of my box, I adhered a chipboard sticker on each side. Here's acouple photos:

Set aside your wood box. Now we can start creating our Divider Cards. 

I took some Folkart Milkjug paint and applied along the bottom and sides of each Divider card. Let dry.

Card 1: House's Chip front: I painted both sides of the chimney  with brown acrylic paint. Let dry. I covered the roof with paper. For the bottom of my house, I covered with wood plank paper. Trim, Distress and ink as before. I applied a leaf sticker on the chimney, pumpkin vellum sentiment and fussy cut pumpkins on my house, using foam dots on the back of the white pumpkin. Here's a photo:

Card 1 back: I covered with the same base papers, applied some Blessed washi tape along the bottom edge. I adhered a puffy sticker sentiment and butterfly pieces and butterfly sticker on the roof! Here's a closeup:

Card 2 Rounded Chip front: cover with patterned paper and take another patterned paper cut to 4 x 1 &1/2 inches to create a pocket. I tucked a few tiny journal cards inside my pocket and added a sentiment sticker on the bottom edge along with some glitter washi tape.  Then added acouple crystal gems! Here's a photo:

Card 2 backside: I fussy cut out a fall image from one of the 4x6 Journaling cards. I adhered to my card using foam dots. Then glued acouple vellum pieces. Here's a closeup photo:

Card 3 Angle Chip front: I created another pocket same size as we did previously. I tucked a few tiny journal cards into my pocket. Adhered acouple cute puffy stickers and sentiment sticker at the top. Here's a photo:

Card 3 back: I took a 4x6 Journaling card and cut 1 inch off the left side. Then scored at 4 inches to fit across my Divider card. Trim and glue. I applied foam dots to the back of my Tim Holtz tiny paperdolls and adhered one paper doll on each side. Here's a closeup:

Now add your cards to your Wood box and display! You can create and add more cards and photos to your box. I may do another tutorial in the future to give you ideas. Here a photo of my finished box!

I hope you are inspired by my project and you will start creating your own DIY Wood box and Divider Cards! Please share your crafty makes with us on our Facebook Creative page! Be sure to visit the Clear Scraps website Click here and grab your supplies and get Crafing!

Thanks for visiting our blog! I'll be back soon to share another project! Until then. Happy Crafting!

Dana

Other Supplies Used: Beacon glue. Score board  paper trimmer, Prima Frank Garcia's Amber Moon and Autumn Sunset paper collections, Prima crystals, foam dots, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Gathered Twigs  Tim Holtz paper dolls, brown twine. 

 

 

 

Christmas Card Featuring Bell Bulbs Chipboard Embellishment

Hello and welcome, Clear Scraps friends! My name is Sarah, and I'm a new guest designer here. I'm beyond excited to be a guest designer for Clear Scraps, as I have enjoyed using their projects from when I first started crafting. I’m thrilled to share what I’ve recently created with all of you. Today, I wanted to highlight the super, versatile Chipboard Embellishments. Have you tried them yet?! They're so much fun. 

For this project, I used the Bell Bulbs Chipboard Embellishments to create a card. Instead of separating the ornaments from the outline chipboard frame, I kept everything attached. I went to town with a variety of inks, paints, and coordinating stamps and patterned papers from Elle’s Studio.

First, I used washi tape to make sure I didn’t get ink on the ornaments.

Then, I added some red ink around the chipboard outer frame. I added enough red ink until it was the shade of red I was aiming for.

Now, feel free to remove the washi tape to see the clean red edge that you inked.

After applying red ink to the outer frame, I added color to the first ornament on the left. I applied a couple layers until it was the shade of green I wanted.

Next, I added more color to the chipboard embellishment with gold paint. A couple of paint layers worked well here.

On a separate 4x6 piece of white cardstock, I repeatedly stamped the phrase “fa la la la la la la” from an Elle’s Studio Stamp Set. Any Christmas phrase stamp would work as well.

Once you have a whole background filled with a Christmas sentiment, you can then take your chipboard embellishment (outer frame still attached) and layer it on top. By adding that extra piece, you’ve created an element of extra depth to the chipboard embellishment. 

Feel free to embellish your ornaments with various stickers, stamps, and/or labels. For this card, I used an assortment of stickers and stamps to give it that extra Christmas-y look!

With a little bit of paint and some stamps and stickers, I was able to transform this Chipboard Embellishment into a Christmas card that I plan to mail out to someone very special! Thanks a ton for taking a look at my project today! Can't wait to share more fun inspiration with you all. And don't forget to check out all of the products I used below.

 

Until next time,

Sarah.

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps: Bell Bulbs Chipboard Embellishment

Other: Ranger - Distress Inks, Prima Marketing - Art Alchemy Gold Rush Metallic Acrylic Paint, Elle’s Studio - Stamps and Stickers

4-H Fair Prize Ribbon Shaker Frame

Summer is 4-H Fair time! My nephew’s oldest son, Cooper shows cattle. Cooper puts a lot of hard work into his showmanship and working with his cows daily. It shows so much he won supreme cattle showmanship!

To show off Cooper’s success I used the Clear Scraps square shaker frame.

 

 

 

The frame set comes with everything you will need to complete and is easy to assemble. Using scraps of paper and acrylic paint to highlight the frame. I painted the frame and base first. Then I glued my photo to the base and let that dry.
Take two of the three frames and glue these to your base, let these dry ( I use Art liquid glue). Add the sprinkles, glitter or sequins to the base and set aside. Take the third frame and the clear acrylic cover. Remove the plastic protective film from the cove and glue to the frame, let dry. Once the cover is dry glue to the base and let everything dry. 
I attached the frame to chipboard pieces to create a large tag and ribbon for Cooper to display his with his awards.

 

Thank you for stopping by,

Amberly Hoffman

 

Tropical Paradise Divider Cards

Hello Crafters!

Dana here! I have one more project to close out the summer season. I hate to see summer come to an end. I know we all have photos we want to scrapbook but don't always have the time. For Today's project, I'm creating some Clear Scraps Divider Cards! These are perfect to add all your vacation photos, birthday's and everyday life moments. They are a great way to use up leftover scraps from older paper collections. There are dozens of styles to chose from.  Click here

For my project, I'll be using the Rounded Chip Click here, Angle Chip Click here and Scallop Chip Click here

The papers I'll be using are from an older Prima Marketing Havana collection! They have a Tropical feel. It's fun looking through my crafty stash and finding paper collections I forgot I had lol!

To begin I chose several coordinating papers and cut them to fit the base of my Divider cards. Some of my cards I left the border strips in place to give a nice look at the bottom. Using my xaco knife, i trimmed away any excess paper and cut out both bottom notches. Then using my Distress tool I smoothed any rough edges away. I like to apply Distress Ink on the edges of my papers. Then glue all my base papers onto each card using Beacon glue. Here's a photo:

Now they are ready to decorate! I like using different embellishments such as, flowers, ephemera and fussy cut images. Gather whatever photos you would like to use. 

Card 1 Rounded Chip front: i stapled two tickets together and glued on the bottom left edge. I fussy cut out a camera, and sentiments from the 4x6 Journaling card in this collection. Then adhered to my card using foam dots. I added a Prima crystal also. Here's how my card turned out:

On the backside of Card 1: I fussy cut out a sentiment phase and applied foam dots on the back and adhered in the center of my card. I fussy cut two birds from the Journaling card and glued in place. Here's a photo!

Card 2 Scallop Chip front: I made a pocket from one of my paper Scraps and cut to measure 4 x 17/8 inches and glued to my Divider card base. I fussy cut a sentiment and tucked inside my pocket. I added a photo (see below) and acouple sticker sentiments and a pink bow sticker at the top! 

For my photo, I tore a few edges and crumbled up my photo. I applied some Clear Crackle over top of my photo, then set to dry overnight. This will give a nice worn distressed look. 

Card 2 back: I glued a butterfly at the top, added a mini paper doll and fearless sticker sentiment. 

Card 3 Angle Chip front: using foam dots i adhered a bird ephemera piece over top of the bird image on my card. Then added a few Prima crystals!

Card 3 back: I made a flip page measuring 4x2 inches and scored 1/2 inch on the left before adhering to my card base. I applied acouple enamel dots and a sentiment on the front flip. Underneath I added a photo and a cute ephemera bow at the top! Here's some closeup photo!

Here's another look at my finished cards!

I hope you found my project fun and inspiring! Thanks for visiting the Clear Scraps blog today! Be sure to visit the Clear Scraps website Click here to see all the newest products available! Be sure to share your crafty makes with us on our Clear Scraps Facebook Creative page!

Until next month, Happy Crafting!

Dana

Other Supplies Used: Prima Marketing Havana collection, Prima crystals and flowers, Beacon glue, foam dots, score board, xaco knife, Distress Ink Gathered Twigs, Distress tool, Clear Crackle 

 

 

Lemonade Pitcher Card and Tag

We are in full Summer mode here at my house!  That includes sipping on lemonade, sitting by the pool and relaxing!  Hi, it's Maureen with you today, sharing an adorable new mini shaker project using the Mini Shaker Pitcher.  I'm representing all those days of sitting on the porch, or setting up a neighborhood lemonade stand with this cute card and gift idea.

This tag and card set is a great hostess gift idea for Summer get-togethers.  I'm using one shaker for both projects, and I think it's an easy one to complete in just an afternoon.

First, I took apart the Mini Shaker Pitcher and removed the back base chipboard piece.  This will be used later on my card.  With the other layers, I've glued them to a yellow striped patterned paper, then trimmed around the base.  This is then glued onto a cute lemon paper cut in a 3.5" by 4.25" rectangle.

From here, I used an assortment of sequins from the Spooky Sequins and Spring Sequins collection, plus mixed in a couple other colors I had at home.  Then, I topped it off with the acetate layer (remember to remove the film from both sides!) and a top layer that was painted in a lime green.

Once the glue was dry on these layers, I've attached the rectangle to a tag I created with a die cut machine.  This is cut at 8" by 4.25" and then a circle is cut out at the top.  Fold the tag just below the circle and attach the mini pitcher to it.  Top this of with a cute ribbon bow.

Now for the card!  Using the base piece of the Mini Pitcher Shaker, I traced the same adorable lemon paper in pencil and cut out a shape to cover the chipboard.  I also dusted the edges of this shape in ink.  Add a bow and set aside for the card.

Now, taking a 5.25" square card, I'm stenciling a pattern  on the background with the 6" Quilt Masking Stencil.  I went up and down the rows in green for the stripes, then came back with yellow for the dots.  Let this dry a bit, especially if your ink is wet.

This card is finished off with a sentiment cut out in a scallop circle and a couple lemon die cut shapes too.  It is cute for Summer gifting - what do you think?

I hope you are enjoying our Summer, Clear Scraps fans!  Make sure to check out the other Mini Shakers for the season too on the website.  Thanks so much and see you next time!

Maureen

Additional supplies:  Distress inks in green and yellow, black ink for dusting edges, checkered and white ribbon, lemon die cuts by Spellbinders, patterned paper by Recollections, green paint, glue and a sentiment of choice

 

Magical Forest Acrylic Divider Cards

Hello Craft Friends!

Dana here! 

Hope you had a great 4th of July holiday! It's hard to believe July is almost over. I hope you are squeezing in some craft time in between your summer outdoor activities. 

Today I'll be creating a few Clear Scraps Acrylic Divider Cards! I chose three different styles, Rounded Tab, Scallop and Regular Acrylic Divider Cards. You can see all the Clear Scraps Divider Cards,  DIY Boxes and more here Click here

When working with acrylic, you have to be mindful of where and what adhesive you use. I prefer using a clear tape or glue to adhere my papers. Remove all the protective film from both sides of your acrylic, before decorating. I peel one acrylic card at a time to prevent scratches on my acrylic. 

The papers I chose are from Crate Paper Magical Forest collection. These Divider Cards are a great way to use up all your leftover scraps! And I always save my scraps and they tend to accumulate lol. I also inked all my papers using Distress Ink Gathered Twigs. I also applied some Metallic Rose ink around all the edges /tabs of acrylic cards. 

Card 1: I cut my polka dot paper to measure 4 x 2 & 3/4 inches, then adhered onto my card. I applied a scallop sticker on the top tab. Using a Circle die I cut out this cute little bear image and then adhered in the center of my card using foam dots. Here's a photo!

Back of Card 1: I adhered another patterned paper onto my card, applied another scalloped sticker on the top tab. Then using my same die, I diecut the Letter B and adhered to the center using foam dots  I fussy cut out a little bear and applied on the left edge using foam dots and adhered a star sticker at the top. Here's a photo:

Card 2:( Scalloped) glued a gold/floral paper onto my Divider ccard.i adhered this cute little girl sticker to my card using foam dots. Added a sticker sentiment on the top Scalloped tab and a house sticker on the left side. Here's a closeup!

Card 2 back: I adhered another paper and a small Journaling card on top. Adhered a rainbow sticker on the top and a tiny star sticker and fussy cut moth on the left side. Here's a photo!

Card 3 Regular: I adhered another patterned paper to my Divider card. Then cut out a small journal card and sentiment on top. Using foam dots I adhered the cute fox sticker and a tiny gold sticker. Here's a photo!

Card 3 back: I cut out a small journal card and adhered onto my Divider card. Then fussy cut out 3 animal images and adhered using foam dots. Here's a closeup!

Here's some more photos! 

I hope you have as much fun as I did creating these cards and you will make a set or two for yourself. Be sure to visit the Clear Scraps website Click here to shop for all your crafty supplies!

Until next time, Happy Crafting! 

Dana

Other Supplies Used: paper trimmer, Crate Paper Magical Forest collection, foam dots, Clear tape runner or Beacon glue, Distress Ink Gathered Twigs, Metallic Rose ink.

Clear Scraps--Mini Shaker Strawberry--Berry Cute Hello!

Hi all!  Laura is here with you today to share a super cute acrylic card that would be great for any summer greeting!

This card uses the adorable NEW Mini Shaker Strawberry from Clear Scraps!  If you haven't checked out the "What's New" section in the Clear Scraps store lately--you definitely should!  So many fun new goodies to help you create cards, scrapbook LO's, home decor and more!  You can find all of the new shakers and other items HERE.  They are sure to get those creative juices flowing!!

For this juicy strawberry shaker I wanted a fun splashy background so I used a clear acrylic piece and bright fun red and yellow-green alcohol inks!

I just simple drip the ink on and then dab here and there with a piece of foam to spread it around a bit.   Just keep repeating until you get a look you like!  Then to create the card, simply cut a typical A2 card size (5&1/2" by 4&1/4") BUT add half an inch to the width (so 4&3/4").  Score at that 4&1/4 line though and fold.  It gives you a nice edge to attach to the front of your card.   Glue that edge to the front and your good to go!  I added a thin strip of patterned paper and a bit of twine for a little something extra. 

To create the strawberry, it was painted with green and red acrylic paint, and the solid back was traced onto a fun patterned paper.  It was cut out and glued down along with all the layers of the shaker--until the acrylic layer.  The Clear Scraps Summer Sequins are a perfect match, so those were added, then the acrylic layer and the top frame were glued into place.

You can see how this mini shaker pops with the colorful paper and sequins.  A great card to send to friends or family!!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps:  Mini Shaker Strawberry, Summer Sequins.

Other:  Acrylic Sheet, Alcohol inks--red, green, Acrylic paint--red, green, jute twine, Echo Park Best Summer Ever Collection.

Avec Amour Acrylic Gift Box

Hi Craft Friends!

I'm Dana and I have a project to share using Clear Scraps Clear Acrylic Box! Click here

If you haven't tried crafting with Clear Scraps Acrylic I encourage you to try it. I'll walk you through the process and hope i inspire you to give it a try.  The papers I chose are from Prima Marketing new Avec Amour (in French that means "With Love ")collection! These papers have a French Vintage look to them that I love! I'll be inking all my papers using Tim Holtz Distress Ink Gathered Twigs. 

To begin our project, remove all your acrylic pieces from your package. Following the diagram on the back of your project sheet, lay out all your pieces on your workspace in the order of assembly. Each piece has a letter sticker so you know exactly where they go. (See photo)

I recommend using a strong permanent glue such as Beacon glue. Included in your package are Clear circle stickers to help hold your pieces together after gluing. I do recommend adding Beacon glue to all the slot edges this helps the acrylic to bond and stay in place. After your box is assembled and throughly dry, remove all circle stickers from the corners of your acrylic box. Here's how it should look:

Now taking 2 different coordinating papers, I cut one 12"  border strip to measure 6 & 1/2 inches x 1 inch and the top border strip measures 6 & 1/2 x 2 & 1/8 inches. I adhered them along all four outside edges, leaving about 1/4 to 1/2 " of the acrylic visible. Make sure that your hearts on the inside are all going in the same direction and right side up, before adhering. I use a clear tape runner or Clear glue when working with acrylic. Be careful where you place your tape or glue and dont use too much. Here's some closeup photos!

On the top of my box I adhered one 6x6 floral paper. Remember whatever paper you chose it matches the inside. I glued another coordinating 6x6 paper on the inside bottom of my box. Here's acouple photos!

Top of box (outside)

Inside bottom:

Now we can begin to decorate the top of our acrylic box! I cut out one of the Journaling cards from this paper collection. I glued some vintage trim along the outside of my journal card. Here's a photo:

Then I adhered my journal card to the top of my box using foam tape. I like to add a variety of different embellishments, such as flowers, ephemera and crystal gems. I fussy cut out a small butterfly from one of the extra element sheets. I tucked the butterfly in between my flower petals. I glued a teacup chipboard sticker above and a chipboard sentiment on the bottom of my journal card. I adhered a pink bow on the upper right corner and a few crystal gems. I also applied some Stickles Diamond glitter on my butterfly wings and Little Birdie!

A photo of finished box!

Here's some closeup photos!

On the top inside cover, I applied one chipboard fountain sticker!

Now if you like, I used some of the leftover scraps and created some acrylic tags to include in my gift box. I used a 12x12 acrylic sheet from a previous Clear Scraps printer tray project. I cut a total of 6 tags from my acrylic sheet to measure 2 & 1/2 x 4. I punched a hole at the top using my Crocodile punch.

I took 6 smaller tags from my Prima Tags and Tickets package and adhered to the center of each acrylic tag. I cut one small journal card,  some chipboard stickers and puffy stickers and glued on the front of each tag as an embellishment. To finish, I tied some pink ribbon and various colors of tulle through each hole and tied in a bow!  Here's a photo:

I hope you will be inspired to make a gift box and surprise a special friend or this box would make a nice place to store all your trinkets or treasures. 

Thanks for visiting the Clear Scraps blog! I'd love to see how you decorate your acrylic box! So please share on our Facebook Creative page! Visit the Clear Scraps website for all your crafting supplies and see all the newest products available! Click here

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Dana 

Other Supplies Used: Beacon glue, foam tape and dots, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Gathered Twigs, Score board, paper trimmer, Crocodile punch, Prima flowers, Prima Avec Amour Collection, Ribbon, Tulle

 

 

Guest Designer Jennifer Kirks-Summer Bucket List Memory-Dex DIY Wood Box

Hello again!  This is Jennifer sharing my Memory-Dex DIY Wood Box that I  created into a summer bucket list! I  used the 6 Inch Regular DIY Wood Box. 

 I added lots of tags to the front and back as well as journaling strips using the Scallop Chipboard Dividers. 

Here, I    created pockets to place ephemera using the Regular Chipboard Dividers. 

Thanks for stopping by!  

Additional products used:

Clear Scraps memory dex box and cards
Simple stories - summer lovin
3 in 1 glue
Misc ribbons, charms and lightbulb hooks.

Guest Designer Amberly Hoffman-Crafty Memory-Dex DIY Wood Box

 

 

Beep, beep crafty friends!   Guest designer Amberly here with an extra fun Memory-Dex project today! 

Using the Clear Scraps 6 Inch High DIY Wood Box, I turned mine into a car! Crafty road trip to scrap as my sister and I headed over to Ohio for the Simon Says Create event.

The Memory-Dex boxes are super easy to assemble with a strong liquid adhesive of choice (I use Helmar glue). I added wooden wheels I picked up at a local craft store. I painted them with acrylic paints and then added some metallic wax, because we “burned rubber” all the way on our crafty adventure.

Using scraps of paper and left over ephemera, sprinkles and stickers I was able to make fun pockets to hold treasures and journaling cards (using the Regular Tab Chipboard Dividers).

 

Enjoy Clear Scraps Memory-Dex Systems! 

 

Amberly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guest Designer Suzanne Wallage-Dog Themed Memory-Dex Acrylic Cards

For this project I  used two different shapes of Acrylic Memory-Dex Divider Cards:  the Regular Acrylic Divider and Rounded Acrylic Divider.  

I started with the Simple Stories rub-ons and then added the Clear Scraps stencil with clear crackle paste. Once that was dry, I added little embellishments from the Doodlebug doggie collection to decorate the cards.

I made a rosette for one and the other one I added a perspective from Bramble Fox, I did not wanted to add to much because I just love how the crackle paste looks on the Acrylic Memory-Dex card!

 

 

Love Suzanne

Flag Shaker Card

How do you celebrate Independence Day?  Do you have a party or go see the fireworks? It won't be long and we will be celebrating the 4th of July.  Hi, it's Maureen on the blog today with a fun card to celebrate the stars and stripes.  This card idea I have today can be used to send someone a hello, or even to make an invitation to a Summer party.

For this card, I've chosen one of the new Summer shakers - the American Flag Mini Shaker!  This one is so fun because there are lots of compartments to put the shaker fill in.  I'm also using the Winter Sequins for this project, but decided I would do something different and fill the stripes with words instead of bling.  And by the way, let's discuss the name of these sequins for a minute.  Why aren't they called Patriotic Sequins?  Ha ha ha!

My first step is to paint the top layer red and let dry.  I used red acrylic paint and also painted the edges.  Set this aside while you work on the card.

To eliminate some weight on the card, I've left out the base chipboard piece.  Instead, I'm adding a blue and white polka dot paper to the upper corner on the back of one of the layers, then gluing on the other layers on top.  This entire piece gets glued to the base of your card.  In this case, I'm using a blue striped coordinating paper underneath.

Next, I'm printing up the Pledge of Allegiance in an Old Baskerville font and measuring the lengths of the stripes.  These papers are trimmed and then glued underneath the top red flag piece.

The flag is added to the top with glue and I also add a few sequins to the corners of the card for some extra flair.  And your card is complete!  A relatively quick project that really has a classy look to it.  I love working with the shakers, they are so much fun!

I hope you have an amazing 4th of July holiday this year.  Thanks for being Clear Scraps fans - see you next time!

Maureen

Supplies used:  patriotic papers, 5.5" square card base, papercrafting glue, white card stock and a printer for text

Sweet Rush DIY Wood Box and Divider Cards

Hello Craft Friends!

Dana here! I'm back to share my last project for the month of June. Didn't this go by fast? I'm sure many of you, have family vacations planned. These Clear Scraps DIY Wood Boxes and Divider Cards are a great place to store your vacation photos! See all the newest products including the different size boxes and Divider Cards Click here

For my project today, I'll be using Clear Scraps Regular DIY Wood box (measuring 4.75 x 6 inches) Click here

The Divider Cards I chose are Rounded Tab Click here Scallop Chip Click here Regular Chip Click here and Angle Chip Click here

The papers I'm using are from Vicki Boutin "Sweet Rush" collection. 

To begin remove all your wood box pieces from your package. You can paint, ink, or add patterned papers to your outside and inside of your box. I chose to cover all wood pieces including the inside bottom of my box using patterned papers. Using my xaco knife, I trimmed around my curved edge on both wood side pieces.

Here are the measurements I used when cutting my papers.

Long sides: 1 &3/4 x 5 & 7/8 inches

Short sides: 1 & 3/4 x 4 &1/4 inches

Bottom inside box: 4 &1/4 x 6 inches

Then using my Distress tool, I smoothed any rough edges. Then added Distress Ink along the top edge. 

After you have all your base papers glued in place, I like to set them out on my table in order before assembling. Make sure you slide the two poles into the holes on the end pieces, and set inside your box. 

I glue my front, back, and side box pieces together first, then add glue to inside end pieces (ones with holes/poles) and slide in place on each end. I highly recommend using Beacon glue when gluing your box together. Here's how your box should look once assembled. 

You can set your box aside to dry throughly. Now we can start decorating our Divider Cards. I painted a total of 4 cards along each bottom edge, both the front and back sides,using Bright Yellow, Pink, Light Green and Orange acrylic paints. Let dry. 

Now we are ready to decorate our Divider Cards! I like to cover my chipboard bases with a variety of patterned papers. I also use stickers, washi tape, ephemera or any other embellishments, depending on what theme or project I'm creating. 

Card 1 Scallop Chip (Front) : I covered the base with colored stripes paper. I cut my papers to measure 4x 2&3/4. Using foam dots, I adhered my sticker sunglasses and sentiment. I added a sunshine ephemera piece behind the clouds. Here's a photo!

Backside of Card 1: I made a pocket using one of the Journaling cards labels. I glued a border camera strip along the bottom edge. I added acouple sentiment stickers on the front of my pocket. I mounted my photo on another journal card, I fussy cut a flower from one of the papers, cut a small teal paper and added a camera sticker and sentiment at the top. Then tucked all 3 pieces inside my pocket. Here's acouple photos!

Card 2 Front: I cut out a butterfly Journaling card and scored at 2" and 4", folded on the lines and held it closed with a butterfly paperclip. Glue onto your Divider card base. I added some sticker hearts/dot and sentiment along the bottom edge. 

Backside of Card 2: I adhered a photo, sticker sentiments and puffy heart stickers. Here are some closeups!

Card 3: I adhered a Agenda Journaling card to the front and added some sticker phases and a sticker at the top.

Card 3 backside: I glued this cute soda pop paper and added foam dots on the back of the matching soda pop sticker and glued over the matching image on my card. Here's some photos!

Card 4 Front: I added a photo, puffy stickers and sentiment flag.

Card 4 backside: Palm trees Journaling card and with foam dots added a small palm tree sticker and sentiment at the bottom. Here's acouple more photos!

I'll be adding more cards to my Wood box in future posts. Here's how my finished box turned out!

I hope you enjoyed my project today! Thank you for stopping by the Clear Scraps blog! Hope you will create some boxes and Divider Cards for yourself. Visit the Clear Scraps website Click here for all your crafty needs. 

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Dana

Other Supplies Used:

Vicki Boutin Sweet Rush papers, stickers, washi tape, paper trimmer, xaco knife, foam dots, acrylic paints Orange, light green, pink and yellow. Beacon glue.

 

 

Summer Memory-Dex Cards

Hi crafty friends! It's Jennifer here on the blog to share with you my Memory-Dex cards of the month!  We are in the swing of the summer so I wanted to create some fun, bright summer themed cards. I used the Regular Tab Chipboard Dividers for my project. 

I began by painting the bottom half of my cards with yellow acrylic paint.

For Card #1, I adhered patterned paper using my Beacon 3-in-1 Adhesive.  I  trimmed away excess paper with my scissors followed by using my x-acto knife and sanding tool. 

Using washi tape to secure, I placed the 5x9 Circle Dots Pattern Mixer Stencil over my patterned paper as shown. With a spatula, I  applied a thin coat of crackle paste.  

Once my crackle paste was dry, I  added die cut pieces as well as brads and enamel dots for accent.  

For Card #2, I applied my Beacon 3-in-1 Adhesive to affix my patterned paper.  I trimmed excess paper and used my x-acto knife and sanding tool. 

I added a journaling spot and title sticker along with some bright chevron ribbon.  

Card #3,  again I used my Beacon Adhesive to affix my patterned paper.  I  tore a thin piece of yellow patterned paper as a nice border between the plaid and yellow acrylic paint.  Using the x-acto knife helps trim edges and gives a nice smooth look. 

For this card, I added a journaling spot along with a flower cluster along with some pink bakers twine. 

Thanks for stopping by the blog! You can find all of the Memory-Dex Divider Cards and DIY Wood Boxes by clicking HERE!  Have a great day! 

Additional products used:  patterned paper, stickers, die cut shapes, enamel dots, brads, chipboard shapes: Simple Stories; paint: Deco Art; ribbon: May Arts; bakers twine: Whisker Graphics; adhesive: Beacon, Tombow, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L; misc: x-acto knife, healing mat, sanding tool

Summer Fun Memory-Dex Cards

Take me out to the ballgame, it's Summertime!  Hi everyone, and happy fun-in-the-sun season!  It's Maureen and I'm with you today for a creative and simple project, creating Summer themed Memory-Dex cards.  I really love this time of year...it brings such joy to be out enjoying the pool, ballgames and family BBQs.  This project will help you commemorate all those moments!

I am choosing to work with the Tabbed Memory-Dex Dividers and the Hearts Memory-Dex Chipboard Dividers. These are great all-around shapes to create with.  My theme has to do with the popular themes of Summer:  Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie and Chevrolet.  I love the items you could put in a box with these themes, celebrating the events of the season.

I've combined an assortment of die cuts and papers for this project.  In fact, this was a great way to clean out some scrap paper!  I just couldn't part with some of the cute patterns so it was the perfect project.

First up, the tabbed dividers.  I wanted these to look like a picnic table since both were a food theme.  I used a gingham die cut in red for the backdrop, and the dividers I traced on some white paper.  These were glued together.

Then, for the pie, I used a die cut from my stash, but used the same die cut to make the buns for the hot dog!  I also had fun using a stitched border die for the mustard.

Next came the heart dividers.  The baseball card is covered in a white card stock, then dusted down the middle for a weathered look.  I then took another border die and made some red zigzags to apply down each side, trimming off the ends.  A final blue heart completes the design where the heart would be on the chipboard.

The other heart is covered with a fun blue plaid, and dusted with ink on the edges.  I had a truck die set in my stash, so I added this to a white heart backdrop, but it is sponged with a brick background in gray.  For this, I'm using the Clear Scraps 4x6 Brick Wall stencil.

All of the cards have titles that I printed on a printer and trimmed to fit.  What an easy afternoon of using up leftover items!

I hope this inspires your Summer crafting this month.  Thanks for joining me, and I'll see you next time!

Maureen