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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.

Country Cookin Recipe Shaker Album

Hello Craft Friends!

Dana here! August is here! I hate to think of Summer coming to an end. Today I'll be creating a Recipe Album using Clear Scraps Chip Layer Tab Album Click here and I also will be using one of the new shakers Cookie jar! Click here This shaker is such a fun design and who doesn't like cookies?

I chose an older paper collection in my stash from Ruby Rockit "Country Cooking" along with some items from my stash! For my cookbook, I wanted a vintage look to my album, but any papers you have in your stash will do. I like to Ink all my papers using Tim Holtz Distress Ink Gathered Twigs. 

To begin our project, I chose patterned papers to cover each page of my album including the front and back covers. Measurements are listed below:

Front Cover: measures 5x8 (I used the same checkered paper for both the front and back covers. This isn't including the tabs. I used a variety of different scrap papers to decorate each tab. I'll list the measurements for those as we go along. 

Back Cover: measures 6 & 1/2 x 8 inches.

Repeat and cover all pages in the album. Be sure to punch all three holes on each page of your album before adhering. 

I recommend using Beacon glue for adhering all your base papers as well as assembling your shaker. This glue is strong and permanent. You don't want your album or shaker to come apart!

To decorate my front cover, I cut in half one small paper doily then tucked it behind one of the Journaling cards and glued at the upper right corner. Using foam dots, I adhered a vintage lady on the left side over my doily. Then from the packaging I cut out these canned goods and with foam dots adhered above the vintage lady's hand like she's holding it up. Here's a closeup look: 

Along the bottom edge,  I fussycut some kitchen images and using foam dots I adhered along the bottom. Here's a closeup!

On the tab, I trimmed and glued a smaller Journaling card over the top!

Page 1: I covered the tab using another small Journaling card. I cut out this vintage lady image and created a flip up page. I scored 1/2 inch along the top and glued at the top of my page. I glued a recipe from an old newspaper underneath my flip page. 

Page 2: I didn't want to cover up the cute advertisements, so I left it the way it is. On the tab. I cut a scrap of striped paper and glued into place. Then on top I glued another small journal card of a vintage lady and old wash machine. This looks just like my grandma's old ringer wash machine lol. Here's some photos!

Here's a photo of the recipe underneath my flip page:

Page 3: I created a pocket page using a recipe card cut to measure 4 &3/8 x 4 inches. I tucked into my pocket a recipe, Journaling card and can of tomatoes soup ephemera. I glued a spoon and tomato at the top of my page. The tab I covered with another scrap paper and added a sentiment on top using foam dots. 

Page 4: I had fun creating this page. Using foam tape, I adhered this old Drive in ephemera card. Then I added some matching stickers and salt/pepper chipboard stickers. The tab I covered with a scrap piece of paper and added some more fun stickers and sentiment.  Here's some photos!

 
 


Page 5: I cut and torn along the edge of this vintage little girl card by the oven , inked the edges and glued at the bottom of my page. I cut out this old pizza ad and glued onto my tab and over lapping onto my page slightly. I added some pizza stickers to match my theme. Using foam dots I adhered another ephemera piece Little helper badge. Here's a closeup!

Page 6: For the last page we will be creating our shaker first. I took out my bottom piece and traced cut and glued a scrap paper to my shaker bottom piece. Trim away any excess paper using my x-acto knife. Distress any rough edges using a Distress tool. To make my cookies I pinched out some circles from cream and brown paper. I added some dots on the top of my creme colored cookies using Stickles copper glitter. Let dry. 

I also found an old recipe card in my stash, I trimmed out the recipe to use on my page. The border around the card had these cute tiny chocolate chip cookies. Using my punch, I punched them out. Here's a photo:

Then glued two tiny cookies together, so when inside my shaker, they will be visible on both sides.

I also found some sprinkled cookies stickers to use. I sprinkled some baby powder on the back so these wouldn't stick together. 

On my top shaker I applied some Chalk Ink Rusty Keys and Knotted Wood. Let dry. Now using Beacon glue, glue your first two chipboard shaker pieces in place. I glued my creme paper cookies inside the bottom of my cookie jar. Then added my tiny chocolate chip and sprinkled cookies inside. 

Peel off the protective film from both sides of your acrylic shaker piece before gluing. Then add your top shaker piece! Set aside to dry throughly before shaking! After my shaker was dry, I added a sticker onto the knob of my shaker! 

Next I glued my recipe card in place at the top of my page. Using foam dots I adhered a vintage lady on the left side. Glued my shaker in place at the bottom, along with a milk glass epoxy stickers and ephemera sentiment. Here's some closeups!

To finish my album, I tied a variety of different ribbons through the holes and tied into a bow! Here's my finished album!

I hope you enjoyed my project share! You can shop for all your Clear Scraps products here Click here

Thanks for stopping by the Clear Scraps blog! Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Dana

Other Supplies Used: Beacon glue, Score board, foam dots, Ruby Rock it Country Cooking papers and ephemera, Distress Ink Gathered Twigs, Prima Chalk Ink Rusty Keys and Knotted Wood, xaco knife  Distress tool, assorted ribbons

 

Clear Scraps--Chipboard Embellishments--Hip Hip Hooray Birthday LO

Hi everyone!  Laura here with you today to share some scrapbooking LO inspiration using some NEW goodies from Clear Scraps!

One of the new items is the Script Birthday and Balloons.  These are some of those fun blank chipboard pieces that you can create with to fit your project!  You can paint, stamp, ink, spray, whatever you want to do!  I used dark blue acrylic paint on the word "Birthday" and used red and black on the outline of the balloons. 

The back of the balloons was traced onto the fun sprinkle patterned paper.  After I cut it out and glued down the paper and then the balloon frame on top, I added a few sequins for a little flash of color.

These sequins are under the "shaker filler" section in the Clear Scraps Store.  You can find all the options for sequins and fun shapes HERE.  This specific mix is called the Summer Sequins Mix.  The Present Chipboard Embellishment that's tucked under the balloons is one of the Clear Scraps Chipboard Shapes.  The Clear Scraps store has so many options in these and you can find one for almost any project!  You can find all of the options HERE.   I painted this one to match the red and blue color theme and then traced it onto the swiss dot patterned paper, cut it out, and glued to the frame directly to the paper.  It's fun you can customize it to fit your project.  You could use this same chipboard piece for Christmas, a bridal or baby shower, any type of party really.  That's why it's great to always have some of these Clear Scraps Chipboard pieces in your stash!  You're ready to create anytime!

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

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps:  Script Birthday and Balloons, Present Chipboard Embellishment, Summer Sequins.

Other:  Acrylic paint--red, blue, foam tape, adhesive, Echo Park Birthday Boy Collection paper and stickers.

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

 

By the Sea Summer Home Decor

Hello Craft Friends!

I'm Dana and today I'll be creating a Summer Home Decor project! Summer is my favorite season of the year! I love to spend time on the beach and listen to the ocean waves! 

For this project, I'll be using Clear Scraps Square Shiplap Shape Large Click here and also Clear Scraps Fan Shells Chipboard Embellishments Click here

The papers I chose are from Graphic45 "By the Sea" collection. One of my favorite paper collections. I'll be inking all my papers and fussycut elements using Tim Holtz Distress Ink Gathered Twigs. 

To begin our project, I took some Finnibair Texture paste White sand and using a palette knife I applied the paste along the bottom palette on my Shiplap shape. Let dry.  Using a sponge I applied some tan acrylic paint over the top of the paste. Let dry.

Next from the 12x12 paper "By the Sea" I cut 2 paper strips to measure: 1/2 " x 9 & 3/8. Then I also cut 2 more paper strip measuring 1/2" x 11 &1/2 inches. Be mindful when cutting your strips from this paper since we will be using the center piece for our project. I glued my strips along the top, bottom and sides. Here's a photo!

Be sure to miter your corners as I did here. See photo:

Cutting more strips from this same 12x12 paper I cut 4 more strips (same measurements as before) from the paper "Anchors" miter all corners. See photos: 

Set aside your wood piece for now. Take your Fan Shells Chipboard Embellishments and cut apart both shell embellishments. I applied Martha Stewart Fire Opal glitter to the fan shell piece. Set aside to dry throughly. For the other shell I applied some Prima Chalk Ink Dry Sand over top. Let dry. Here's some photos!

While those pieces are drying, I fussycut out some images from various scrap papers. I applied alittle Stickles Stardust glitter on my Conch Shell chipboard embellishment. Here's a photo:

Now take the middle image from your 12x12 By the Sea paper and cut around the iimage of the vintage gal and sentiment By the Sea. Apply foam tape on the back and adhere onto the center of your Shiplap wood square. This will add dimension to your project. 

I then arranged my Chipboard Fan Shells Embellishments, and fussycut elements along the bottom of my Shiplap shape. Then glue in place using Beacon glue. I added a sentiment sticker on the upper right corner. Here's some closeups!

To finish my project, I attached a metal hanger on the backside. Now its ready to display!

I hope you enjoyed my project and will create one of your own to display year after year. Be sure to visit the Clear Scraps website Click here to see all the new products available! Thanks for stopping by our blog today. 

Until next time we meet, Have a Crafty Day!

Dana

Other Supplies Used: Beacon glue, paper trimmer, Martha Stewart Fire Opal glitter, Prima Chalk Ink Dry Sand, Finnibair Texture paste White sand, foam dots and tape

Strawberries and Cream Memory-Dex Box

What are your favorite fruits of the Summer?  I love Rainier cherries and of course, strawberries!  Hi everyone - it's Maureen here and I want to share a really pretty project today using the Memory-Dex collection from Clear Scraps.  I also have a fun item I added to this project and that is the Strawberry Mini Shaker Embellishment!

The new line of shakers are adorable!  I love this one and decided to change up the bold colors I usually use with a more delicate pink.  I'm starting with the Memory-Dex DIY 6" High Back Box for this project.  These boxes are so great!  They are easy to assemble and hold a ton of cards for a collection.  This box comes together with some wood glue, or hot glue if you prefer.  Assemble all the joints first.

Next, add in the dowels and secure them with the wood holders at the end.  I like to put these on the dowels first, then slide them in the box.  Attach with wood or hot glue.

Once your box is ready, trace the edges in some of your favorite patterned paper and cut them out.  Adhere each piece on with regular glue, then sand the edges down as needed.  I also like to add Distress Ink to the edges for a more weathered appearance.  Add your favorite floral die cuts to the side too!

Now we'll work with the Strawberry Mini Shaker.  Take the base piece and trace it on your favorite patterned paper, then cut out.  Adhere this to the chipboard, then add the middle layers on with glue.  Next, fill the cavity with an assortment of shaker filler.  I'm using some of the Spring Sequins along with other shaker bits I have at home.

Finish the top off with the acetate layer, remembering to remove the protective film.  The top layer is more of the pretty paper and dusted with ink on the edges.  And I have cut out a green strawberry top that is stamped with a pattern stamp and attached a flower and sentiment to the front.  So cute!!

I wasn't sure yet what dividers to use - perhaps this box will turn into a recipe card holder!  For now, I created a strawberry themed divider with the same cute paper collection, using one of the Hearts Chip Dividers.  I thought the top looked like strawberries!  I've cut 3 strawberry die cut shapes out and covered it with those pieces, along with a striped paper.  

Taking the same die cut collection, I've cut strawberry leaves and added the toppers, and a flower to the front.  My final touch is to stamp the word "sweet" on the front of the divider.

So - this project is complete, and it is indeed very SWEET.  I hope you enjoyed this project today - thanks for joining me!

Maureen

Additional supplies:  Carta Bella Strawberries and Cream papers, glue, assorted inks, Lawn Fawn Strawberry die cuts, Keep It Simple Paper Crafts Belle Letter Stamps, wood glue, Lawn Fawn Hibiscus flower die cuts, embellishments for flowers and gems

 

 

Squeeze the Day Home Decor

Hello Craft Friends!

Happy July! Hope you are all enjoying the Summer season so far.  I have a Home Decor project to share featuring the new Mini Shaker "Lemon Slice" from Clear Scraps! Click here

Lemons and Summer go together! Who doesn't like to cool off with a nice tall glass of Lemonade! For the base of my project, I'm using Clear Scraps Rectangle Wood shape. This item is discontinued however you can use any of our Shiplap shapes as your base. Click here

My wood base measures 10 x 7 7/8 inches. 

The papers I chose are from Prima Marketing "Fruit Paradise" Let's get started. 

I took one of my patterned papers and cut 2 strips measuring 3/4 x 8 & 1/4 inches. And I cut another 2 strips to measure 3/4 x 10 inches. I inked along the edges of my paper strips using Distress Ink Gathered Twigs. I glued my strips along the outside edges of my wood base, and mitered the corners to make a nice clean look. Here's a photo!

Then I chose another coordinating paper  measuring 7 & 1/4 x 9 & 1/2 inches, and adhered to my Wood base using foam tape on the backside. This adds dimension.  Here's a photo:

Set your wood piece aside for now. Next we will work on our mini shaker.  Remove your shaker pieces from your package. I applied some Folkart "Day Break" acrylic paint to the top piece of my shaker as well as along all sides. Let dry. 

Taking your bottom shaker piece I traced onto another patterned paper. Trimmed away any excess paper using my x-acto knife. Distress any rough edges using your Distress tool. Here's a photo!

After your top shaker piece is dry, I applied some Martha Stewart "Lemon Drop" glitter. Shake off any excess glitter, and set aside to dry throughly. Now glue your 2 bottom shaker pieces in place. Now fill your shaker with the filler of your choice. I added some clear beads (to resemble seeds) to each section of my lemon slice, Remember to peel off the protective film from both sides of your acrylic shaker piece before gluing in place. Add your top shaker piece and set aside to dry. Don't shake until your shaker has throughly dried, or your beads will stick to the edges.  Here's a photo!

While your shaker is drying, I fussy cut out acouple elements from my papers, including a sentiment and butterfly. 

Now we can start decorating and adding all our embellishments. I used foam dots on my fruit fussy cut piece as well as on the back of my shaker. I glued my sentiment above my Lemon slice shaker. Added some Prima flowers, a puffy sticker sentiment and lemon stamp sticker I tucked behind my flowers at the bottom. I tucked some pearls and a gold chipboard heart sticker in between my flower petals. And glued a gold chipboard sticker heart on the top of my lemon slice! The butterfly I layered two of the same image on top of each other and bent the wings upward slightly to create movement. 

To finish this project,  you can add a piece of jute cord on the back. Now your home decor piece is ready to hang! Here's some closeup photos!

I hope you'll try creating your own home decor project using any of Clear Scraps Shakers and other products available for your crafty makes! Click here

Thanks for stopping by the Clear Scraps blog! We'd love to see what you create. So please share on our Facebook Creative page!

Until next time,  Happy Crafting! 

Dana 

Other Supplies Used: Prima Marketing Fruit Paradise Collection, paper trimmer, x-acto knife, foam dots and tape, Martha Stewart Lemon Drop glitter, Folkart Day Break acrylic paint, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Gathered Twigs, Distress tool. 

Guest Designer Juli Ondrush-Birdhouse Shiplap Shape Porch Sitter

Hi everyone!  It’s me Juli showing up to inspire you with something cute I made with the amazing Clear-Scraps products. 

 

And I’m calling it a porch sitter! 

 

I started with 2 Clear Scraps-

I used the Birdhouse Shiplap Wood Shape and the Ornate Lock Chipboard Embellishment.

Here’s what they looked like before I started-

 

I added some paint and then lots of liquid pearls-what do you think about this? All those dots took me a hot minute by hand, but I love the effect!

 

Then I glued on fabric and a few other embellishments…

 

and ended up with a cute porch sitter! 

 

It’s just a perfect little accent to my porch set-up! What do you think? 

 

 

Happy Summering! 

Love-Juli

 

Other products used: fabric, PomPom trim, waverly paints, plastic hearts, gold liquid pearls, aqua Nuvo drops, foil bird sticker, cardstock.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Berry Sweet Shaker Acrylic Layout

Hello Craft Friends!

Dana here! I'm back to share a really fun project! I'm using the newest Clear Scraps mini Shakers Strawberry Click here  to create my acrylic layout. Isn't it the cutest?

You can see all the newest shakers available along with other new items. Click here

The papers I chose are from an older paper collection called The Sweet Life since they match the theme of my layout. Taking my corner punch, I punched out all four corners. See photo:

Set your layout aside for now. 

Now remove your shaker pieces from your package. Taking the top shaker piece I applied some light green acrylic paint on the stem and leaves. Then I applied some red acrylic paint to my strawberry. Let dry.  Here's a photo!

Next taking some Martha Stewart Peridot glitter I applied the glitter to the stem/leaves of my strawberry. Then taking some Liquid pearls Ballerina I applied dashes along the sides of my strawberry to resemble seeds. Here's a photo!

Now take your bottom shaker piece and cover with any patterned paper. Using Beacon glue adhere your paper to your shaker base. I recommend using Beacon glue since it works well with chipboard. Taking my x-acto knife I trimmed away any excess paper. Then using my Distress tool I smoothed any rough edges. Here's a photo!

Now glue your two chipboard shaker pieces onto your bottom shaker piece. Add any shaker filler you prefer. I used Clear Scraps Princess sequins Click here  Next peel off the protective film from both sides of your acrylic shaker piece before gluing down. Then glue your top piece in place! Here's a closeup photo!

Now chose some photos for your layout. I chose photos of my granddaughter when we went to the Strawberry farm! She's growing up now. So I think it's important to take photos and preserve our memories. 

I arranged  my photos and embellishments before adhering them down onto my layout. On the back of my strawberry shaker I applied some foam tape onto the backside.  This adds dimension which I love. The strawberry sticker on the upper right corner I adhered with foam dots. I took some yellow sticker letters and spelled out the word "BERRY" and adhered on the right side of my layout. To finish I adhered a 12x12 pink paper to the back of my acrylic sheet. I usually use a clear adhesive tape when working with acrylic, but with this layout it doesn't matter since you won't see the backside of your acrylic. 

Here's how my layout looks:

Here's some closeup photos for you!

I hope you enjoyed my project today! Thank you for stopping by the Clear Scraps blog! Be sure to check out the Clear Scraps website Click here to see all the newest shakers available, as well as other new products!

Check back often to see more craft inspiration from our other Designers! Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Dana 

Other Supplies Used: Beacon glue, Corner punch, The Sweet Life papers, white and pink cardstock, xaco knife, Distress tool, Martha Stewart Peridot glitter, Liquid pearls Ballerina, foam dots and tape.

 

 

 

Lemon Slice Mini Shaker Layout

Hello friends! Its Jennifer here on the blog to share one of the brand new Mini Shaker Shapes with you!  The Lemon Slice Mini Shaker Shape is perfect for your summer themed projects! I used mine for a cute photo of my niece running through water fountains!  

I began by using my Beacon 3-in-1 Adhesive and adhering a cute patterned paper to the chipboard base of my shaker.  I cut away excess paper with scissors followed by using my x-acto knife and sanding tool. 

I then took a bright yellow acrylic paint to color the top chipboard frame as well as the edges of the two middle frames.  I  find it helpful to adhere the middle frames together before painting. 

I applied some mini heart and star sequins to my shaker before adhering my acrylic overlay and top chipboard frame. I then used my Beacon Adhesive to affix my shaker to my layout. 

I had some fun chipboard letters to use for my title that I adhered underneath my photo; it helps to add a bit of liquid adhesive to give extra hold.  

I also left space for a journaling spot as well as added coordinating die cuts and stickers. 

Thank you for stopping by the blog today!  You can find all of the new Clear Scraps products by going HERE!  Have a great day! 

Additional products used:  patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, epoxy shapes, chipboard letters: Cocoa Vanilla Studios; cardstock: American Crafts; paint: Deco Art; adhesive: Beacon, Tombow, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L; sequins: Recollections; misc: x-acto knife, sanding tool. 

Clear Scraps--Advent Calendar--Merry & Bright Christmas

Hi there everyone!  Laura here with you today to share a "Christmas in July" project idea preview!  Hey, ya gotta start in June to have it ready for July right??!!

This is an amazing set from Clear Scraps called the Advent Christmas Countdown Kit.  All you do is add your own paper/stickers and paint and the rest is in the kit!  It's a fun way to add to your Christmas decor!  And better yet--there are some BRAND NEW Advent Calendars that were just added to the Clear Scraps store!!  How about a days 'til vacay calendar, a days 'til retirement or??  Great options and so much fun to create!  They make GREAT gifts as well!  Summer and fall crafting time is perfect to get those projects done so you are ready to go/gift for the holidays!  If you'd like to find all the new options, you can find them HERE under the "What's New" section in the Clear Scraps store!  And while you are there, make sure to check out the new shakers, word scripts and shiplap too! 

The set of numbers with this Advent Christmas Kit is adorable!  I just used black acrylic paint on the numbers and then covered the wood "planks" with pretty patterned papers. 

You can mix it up like I did, or use the same papers, paint them, stain them, or even just keep the wood look.  I added a band across and a little sticker trim too.  You can add more or less, all up to you and your creativity!   In addition to the numbers, you get the "days until Christmas" and you also get the holly chipboard embellishment!

I painted with green and red acrylic paint, added a bit of glitter glue to the berries, and then added a few stickers and enamel dots to finish it off!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Make sure to check out these fun Advent Calendars!!

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps:  Advent Christmas Countdown Kit

Other:  Acrylic paint--black, green, red, Doodlebug Let It Snow collection kit, glitter glue, enamel dots, foam tape, glue.

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