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"Breathe and Be Yourself" Scrapbook Layout

 

 Hello once again Crafty Friends! Jeanne back here on the Clear Scraps Blog to share with you what I have created using a couple of the products from Clear Scraps! 

This month I have decided to create a Scrapbook Layout featuring my eldest Grandson Josiah! He is already 14, I can't believe time flies by so quickly and so since he's such a "grown up" already, I figured trying to create this layout more masculine than cutesy! 

Even though it is not Christmas yet but it has been very cold and has already snowed where my grandson lives. So I decided on a layout with snowflakes, snow balls, wood pieces, and more. So check out how I created this layout and I hope I can inspire you even if its just a little sprinkle! 

 

 

 

I began by selecting what paper collection I would use, I decided on 3 Quarter Designs " Christmas Wonderland" collection which is absolutely beautiful. 

I began by selecting what products I would use for this project, I had this beautiful stencil from Clear Scraps, the 6" Holly Christmas Bulb Stencil (Product Code: CSSMHXMASBULBS6) . Next I looked thru my winter paper collections and I decided on the 3 Quarter Designs " Christmas Wonderland" collection which is absolutely gorgeous!

 

  

 

I chose the pattern paper I selected from the collection, I cut 1/2 in. off of each side. Then using the Prima Marketing Distress tool, I distressed all of the edges of the paper. Next I took some of the Lindy's Stamp gang Magicals powder " Bavarian Blue", added a little water and brushed that along the edges.

     

  

 

I then took a black sheet of 12x12 inch chipboard for my base, I adhered my pattern paper using some double sided tape

 Next I went over my pattern paper with some Finnabair Art Basics Clear Gesso just incase I would be using mediums on my page. I usually create as I go, I don't preplan what I'll be creating. 

Next it is time for using the beautiful Holly Christmas Bulb stencil from Clear Scraps, I chose from Deco Art Media Crackle Paint and mixed in one of the Mica Powders from Finnabair Art Ingredients Pearls and Crystals package. I used the Crackle Paint from Deco Art just for more added dimension.

 

 

 

   

 

 

Since the stencil is 6 inches I stenciled half of the top page then the next half. Then I went over it with my heat tool, which didn't take long because this Crackle Paint dries super fast. I love the crackle in the snow flakes!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next I added the photo of my grandson onto some pattern paper and also some dark blue textured paper cardstock from American Crafts. I used double sided tape to adhere the photo onto these, then on the cardstock I used double sided foam tape and adhered my photo onto the layout. Next I began positioning my embellishments such as some of the ephemera and flowers from the paper collection. 

I used the Prima Marketing Distress Tool and some Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink. 

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

The next thing I did with the chipboard mistletoe pieces from Clear Scraps is I used some Wax Lyrical from Pink Ink Designs on the leaves of the mistletoe. Next I used some Cerantica Wax from Stamperia on the berries of the mistletoe. I adhered them with some foam dots. I also used foam dots and foam tape to adhered some of the paper ephemera and flowers.

 

 

 

 

Well Crafty Friends, I hope that you enjoyed this month's project and blog post for Clear Scraps! Until next time!! 

 

xoxo,

 

 

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 The supplies I used for this project are:

 

Clear Scraps Chipboard Mistletoe set

Clear Scraps Holly Christmas Bulb 6 in. Stencil

Paint brushes & Palette Knife

Lindy's Stamp Gang (Bavarian Blue) Magicals

Prima Marketing/Finnabair Clear Gesso 

Prima Marketing Distress Tool

12x12 Black Chipboard Sheet

3 Quarter Designs "Christmas Wonderland" Collection

American Crafts Textured Card Stock

Double Sided Tape

Double Sided Foam Tape

Deco Art Media Crackle Paint 

Finnabair Art Ingredients Mica Powders ( Pearls and Crystals)

Heat Tool

Art Glitter Liquid Glue

Fabulous Fibers (Peacock) from Brutus Monroe

Variety Flowers from 49 & Market, Prima Marketing

Ephemera and Paper flowers from Paper collection

Pink Ink Designs Wax Lyrical(Blue)

Stamperia Cerantica 

 

 

 

 

 

Clear Scraps--Mini Shaker--Beware of Dog LO

Hi everyone!  Laura here today to share a cute LO for your favorite furry friend!

This fun LO starts with a plain 12x12 piece of cardstock.  It was stenciled with the 5x9 Circle Dots Stencil.  This is one of the cool dual Mixer Stencils from Clear Scraps. 

I started at the top of the piece of cardstock toward the left side and angled the stencil slightly.  Using a ink applicator (could be a sponge or a soft brush) I added the ink in a random pattern to the stencil.

Then the stencil was shifted to work on down the page until there was a pattern down the entire page.  Then I added some different patterned paper in layers.  The stenciling peeks out just enough to add a little extra something and mimics the dot patterned paper. 

To create the embellishments to match, it was Clear Scraps chipboard and mini shakers to the rescue!

The super cute bone n hydrant chipboard shapes are both in one set!  These are painted with acrylic paint, and then behind the bone I traced and cut out the adorable paw patterned paper.  The edges were brushed with a bit of ink also to create a little shading and depth.  A few stickers and these are a perfect embellishment for the LO.

The Clear Scraps Mini Shaker Bone was a great match to the chipboard shape set.  The top frame was painted with the same brown acrylic paint, and then the back was traced and cut out of the patterned dot paper.  After the frame layers were glued down, a few sequins were added.  Then the acrylic layer (peel off protective plastic from both sides!) and finally the painted top frame.  A few stickers were added to the top and then it was all glued down.

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps:  5x9 Circle Dots Stencil, bone n hydrant chipboard shapes, Mini Shaker Bone

Other:  Acrylic paint--brown, red, brown distress ink, Simple Stories Pet Shoppe Dog paper and stickers, sequins, black & white cardstock.

 

Oh, What Fun! Christmas Layout

 Hi everyone, 

Thanks for joining me today. I have two fun Christmas Scrapbook pages for you today using a couple of things from Clear Scraps. 

Here is a photo of the supplies you will need for this layout, of course you can use your own pattern papers and ephemera pieces to create your pages. I did use the Chipboard Snowflakes and the Mini Shaker Stocking along with the Christmas sequins. 

 

To start out I am tracing the back of the shaker stocking on a pattern paper. 

 

Next cut the traced stocking piece out and adhere to plain stocking piece. 

 

Next adhere two of the framed stocking pieces together. 

 

Take the film off of both sides of the shaker stocking acetate. Adhere to the two framed stocking pieces just adhered together. 

 

Now we have one stocking frame left. I painted my red, I did do 3 coats.

 

I added some white flower soft I had in my stack to the top of the stocking. 

 

I also added the white flower soft to my Chipboard Snowflakes. 

 

Once the flowersoft dried I adhered my top frame to the acetate piece.

 

I them added in my Christmas sequin mix to the top and bottom of my stocking shaker.

 

I placed glue around the border of my stocking. 

 

Next I took the back piece we papered and placed that on top of the stocking with glue. Be sure to press together really well.

 

Next I grabbed my 12x12 layout and started adding my photo mats, ephemera and ribbon.

 

Here is the first finished layout using the Mini Shaker Stocking. It turned out so cute with the flowersoft at the top and I love the little Santa face showing through the window. 

My photo mats sizes - 2 at 3x4 inches & 1 at 6 x4 inches.

 

 

 

Here is the second layout finished. Photo mats - 3 cut @ 3x4 & 1 @ 4x6 inches. 

I wanted to add I did spray my Chipboard Snowflakes with white spray paint 2 times. After they dried they looked perfect, just like snowflakes. I just loved how they turned out. 

 

 

Here are both pages together. 

 

 

I hope you enjoyed the short tutorial and got some inspiration for your Christmas Layouts. 

Thank you so much for joining me.

 See ya soon 

 

Debbie Adams 

Clear Scraps--Mini Shaker Coffin--Boo to You LO

Hi there everyone!  Laura here with you today!  I've got a LO to share to get ready for those Halloween photos!

Who doesn't love the Clear Scraps Mini Shakers?   You can find something for just about anything you create!  Want to see all the options?  You can peruse the collection in the Clear Scraps Store right HERE including pumpkins, ghosts and more!  This started with the Mini Shaker Coffin made super cute with a "batty" patterned paper traced and cut out for the  background, and then the frame layers were glued on to build up the sides of the shaker.

The frame was painted with black paint and some cute Halloween sequins were used to fill the shaker.  After the top frame was glued down,  a few stickers were added to the top to create some interesting layers!  The turned back corners also give the LO a little extra something and the Clear Scraps 4x6 Stars stencil made the perfect background for the little pieces peeking out!

I used an orange paint dabbed through the stencil onto plain white cardstock using a foam brush (less is more when you use this method to apply the paint through the stencil!).  I brushed the edges of the paper with black ink and then cut a small square to glue behind the folded back section.  It's fun to be able to create your own design, in whatever color you'd like, to add to a LO or project using the Clear Scraps stencils!  They have a lot to choose from too!  Pop over to the shop to see all of the different options they have!  You can find them all HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Hope you found a little Halloween inspiration!  Stop back soon to see more spooktacular fun projects!

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps:  Mini Shaker Coffin, 4x6 Stars stencil

Other:  Acrylic paint--orange & black, distress ink--black soot, foam tape, glue, sequins, stapler/staples, Simple Stories Faboolous collection.

Hallow Shaker Pumpkin Layout

Hi everyone,

Today's project is a super cute scrapbook layout I created using Clear Scraps Tall Pumpkin Shakers along with one of the Oak Tree Chipboard pieces.  

Here is the finished Hallow Pumpkin Shaker Layout. 

 

 

Let's get started on this super cute layout. 

To start we will be using two of the Tall Pumpkin Shakers and one of the Chipboard Oak Trees, along with what ever Halloween paper line you would like to use.

 

First take off the film covering from both sides of the pumpkin shaker acetate. This way you don't forget.

 

Next I painted the pumpkin bottom piece and one of the pumpkin framed piece that will go over the acetate. 

 

 

 

Next I grabbed a funny face stamp from my stash and stamped it on both bottom pumpkin pieces.

 

This turned out so cute. lol  I like playing with these pumpkin shaker pieces, you add paper, stamps or stencils to decorate them however you'd like. 

 

 

 

Next I am adhering the two middle frames together and also going to adhere the acetate to them.

 

Now I am adhering the acetate down on top of the two frames we glued together. Next adhere the top painted frame on top of the acetate. (the top painted frame is on the right above my hand.)

 

 

These are the shaker bits I am using from Clear Scraps Black & White Sequins. 

 

I placed the CS Black and White Sequins inside the shaker (as it is facing upside down) on top of the acetate. Next I place my glue around the outside of the chipboard. 

 

Once I am done I grab the bottom pumpkin (with the face) turn it over and place down on top of the glue and press firmly to make sure its secured. 

Place your adhesive on the back and tack down to your layout page. 

 

This is the First layout page all finished.

 

Here is the second pumpkin shaker, as I am adhering down to the Second layout page. 

 

 

 

On the Second page I added the Chipboard Oak Tree to right side of the page using TH Mica Stains. I simply sprayed them on at first let them dry and then sponged on them on and let dry again for a few minutes. 

TH Mica Stain Colors - ominous twilight; specimen; phantom mist

 

Here are both pages finished with the cute Tall Pumpkin Shakers and Chipboard Oak Tree.

 

I hope you enjoyed todays Scrapbook Layout using the cute Tall Shaker Pumpkins and the Chipboard Oak Tree. I really like these Shaker Pumpkins they are great for cards, tags and many other projects along with the chipboard Oak Trees. To find these items easily simply click on the words as they linked to the product in the shop. 

Thanks again for joining me.

Happy Crafting. 

Clear Scraps--Mini Shaker Pumpkin--Autumn Memories LO

Hello all!  Laura here with you today to share a LO idea for all those autumn pictures soon to come as those fall colors start!

Love everything about fall, especially the gorgeous pictures to scrap!   When you want to create those fall LO's, Clear Scraps has got you covered for beautiful embellishments, stencils, chipboard and more to add uniqueness to each of your pages!  One of the best ways to customize your LO is to use stencils.  The Clear Scraps 5"x9" Leaves Stencil is the perfect compliment for this fall LO!  And it's stenciled with just a little "twist".

Instead of applying the paint THROUGH the stencil, I applied it TO the stencil as you can see in this pic.  Then I pressed down to get an outline impression, rather than a stenciled image--almost like a stamp. 

I repeated this all along one edge of where I planned to glue down my biggest piece of patterned paper.  Some are a little thicker, some lighter/thinner--I often "stamped" and without adding more paint, "stamped" again.  It gives a fun almost hand painted look.  Love the texture this adds to the LO.  The Mini Shaker Tall Pumpkin is a great embellishment for fall LO's.  These shakers are easy to put together--just paint or trace the back onto patterned paper.  Glue the frame layers together and then add sequins, little jewels, whatever your favorite shaker filler is (you can find filler ideas HERE in the Clear Scraps Store) and the acrylic layer and top frame.

The top frame here was painted with acrylic paint.  Don't be afraid to find a fun pattern for the back--I used this fun fall print with sweaters, boots, etc.  It adds a fun element to the shaker that you can peek when the sequins/filler moves around!  This was finished off with a few enamel dots, twine, and stickers.

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps:  5"x9" Leaves Stencil, Mini Shaker Tall Pumpkin

Other:  Photoplay Paper Autumn Vibes papers & stickers, acrylic paint-green and orange, enamel dots, twine, sequins, glue, foam tape.

School Days Layout

Hello All,

I hope you all are having a great day. Well seems temps are dropping a bit here in Texas, still hot but not as hot as it was a few weeks ago. With that being said kids are back in school and Fall is approaching soon. For today's project I have a scrapbook layout using the Wood Shapes School Apple Shapes from Clear Scraps. 

I really liked using the wooden school and apple in this layout, such a simple addition that adds a great texture and focal point in the layout. I had fun painting them and adding them to the layout. Down below I have a step by step on how I created this cute layout with using the wooden school and apple. 

 

 

 

So let's get started. To start off I have listed below the measurements you will need for each layer. You can view picture above and photo below to see all items needed for the layout. 

1 - pattern paper 12x12

1 - 12x12 pattern paper cut half circle 

1 - 6 x 11 1/2 pattern paper

1 - 5 1/2 x 11 pattern paper

1 - 5 x 7 pattern paper

1 - 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 pattern paper

3 - 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 photo mats (white paper)

3 - 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 base for the photo mats, pattern paper

3 - 1 1/4 x 1 1/2 top layer to the small banners

3 - 1 1/2 x 1 7/8 bottom layer to the small banners

On the left hand side of the 12x12 pattern paper lay down the 6 x 11 1/2 pattern paper first and then place the 5 1/2 x 11 pattern paper on top. I added the ruler border from my paper collection but you can and border you have in your stash. 

 

Next take the 3 pieces of pattern paper measuring 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 and adhere them down on the left side of the layout. These pieces are your base for your photo mats. 

 

Create the small banners, as seen below, you will layer the smaller size on top, 1 1/4 x 1 1/2 , of the larger size banner, 1 1/2 x 1 7/8 . 

 

 

Adhere the small banners to the side of the red base photo mats. 

 

 

 

Next adhere the half circle that you cut from 12 x 12 paper and adhere that piece down next to the border. Adhere the 5 x 7 inch mat on top of the 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 inch mat, then adhere on the side on top of the half circle. (see below)

 

Next we are painting the apple and school word. 

 

 

 

 

I took some of the stickers from the paper collection and added them around my layout. I placed a sentiment and books on top of the apple next to the little girl reading. I adhered down the wooden school word at the top of the my 12 x 12 page next to the Day's banner in the right hand corner. 

 

 

Here is the finished photo of the layout. I did add a few little lines to the word. 

 

 

I have the link for the Wooden Shapes School Apple listed below that I used from Clear Scrap. Please head on over to the store to check out their awesome selection. 

Thanks again for joining me.

Happy Crafting.

Debbie 

Links

Wooden Shape School Apple - https://www.clearscraps.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CSWf3Dschoolapple

 

 

Clear Scraps--Chipboard Embellishments--Hello Vacation LO

Hi there everyone!  Laura here with you today to share some inspiration for a fun summer LO!

Clear Scraps has so many fun Chipboard Embellishments you can use for just about any project!  The brand new Script Vacation and Suitcase was the jumping off point for this particular LO!  It's the perfect embellishment for this beach LO and of course would work great for any vacation! 

The script is so fun and playful on this one!  As always, you can paint, stamp, ink, emboss, whatever you'd like to do on these raw chipboard pieces.  It's one of the things I love about them.  You can keep them in your scrappy supplies and then coordinate with any project color or theme!

 

I love the fact the suitcase is separate from the word "Vacation" as well, so that way you can use them on different areas of your LO.  You could use them in completely different projects if you'd like too.  You can find these and several other options in the "What's New" section in the Clear Scraps store.  You can find that HERE.

Next up is the border!  This was created by layering more of the gorgeous chipboard embellishments from Clear Scraps along the edge of the LO.

Sand Dollar Chipboard Embellishment set,  Fan-Shells Chipboard Embellishments, and the Coral Chipboard Embellishment.  These were painted colors that matched the patterned paper, and then I brushed the edges with some ink or paint to soften them a bit.  They were all glued along the edge of the LO to create a nice frame along the edge and add a lot of texture, color and interest.  If you have never checked it out, make sure to look at the chipboard embellishment section (HERE) of the Clear Scraps store.  It's loaded with a ton of great options!

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps: Script Vacation and Suitcase,  Sand Dollar, Fan-Shells and Coral Chipboard Embellishments.

Other:  Echo Park Summertime collection, acrylic paint-white, coral, gray, aqua, brown, Distress Ink-black soot, foam tape, glue.

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.

Clear Scraps--Mini Shaker Flag--4th of July Celebration LO

Hi there everyone!  Laura here to share with you today!  I've got a LO all ready to go for those great 4th of July pictures of your picnic, watching the parade, or enjoying the fireworks!

The base of this LO is a plain 12x12 sheet of white cardstock.  I used red paint and the Clear Scraps 6" Spiral Stencil.  The pattern reminds me of fireworks! 

I just moved the stencil around and pounced in the paint with a sponge applicator--a foam brush would work great too!  I used the "rule of threes" to keep it well balanced, and thought about creating a frame of sorts for the papers and stickers I'd use later.  I truly love this stencil, but keep in mind, Clear Scraps also has some other stencils that would be great, including actual fireworks!  You can find all the stencils HERE.  Stop by and peruse all the different possibilities!

After I layered in some patterned paper, mats for my photo and a few stickers, I wanted to add the BRAND NEW American Flag Mini Shaker.  Perfect for this LO! 

Easy to cut out the patterned paper base piece for this mini shaker, and then glue all the layers.  As always--remember to peel off that protective layer on BOTH sides of the acrylic layer!  It's so great to have that protection on the acrylic piece to keep it perfectly scratch and blemish free!  But before that acrylic layer was glued down, I added some of the Winter Sequins from Clear Scraps.  They may be winter, but they are a great set for a patriotic theme as well!   I added a few sprinkled around the page so it gives that little extra "sparkle" which is a fun element when creating a LO like this one!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

 

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps:  6" Spiral Stencil, American Flag Mini Shaker, Winter Sequins.

Other:  Foam tape, glue, Acrylic paint--red, black, Photo Play Paper Land That I Love collection.

Strawberry Mini Shaker Layout

Hello friends! It's Jennifer on the blog to share another of the adorable new Mini Shaker Shapes with you from Clear Scraps!  The Mini Shakers make for perfect accents for your pages, cards, and just about any project!  I used the Strawberry Mini Shaker Shape to document one of my favorite photos of my daughter on her first birthday (mind you she turns 20 next month!).  

I covered the base of my shaker with patterned paper. I  find using a liquid adhesive like Beacon 3-in-1 or Zip Dry is best as it dries quickly and will not warp your chipboard or acrylic. I painted the body of the strawberry with pink chalk paint followed by using some fun glitter green embossing powder for the stem. I finished by adding coordinating colors of chunky sequins to my shaker before assembling. 

I blended some yellow Distress Oxide Ink at the top and bottom of my circles that I cut with my Silhouette.  Then using a spatula, I swiped some Crackle Paste over the top of my color using the 5x9 Circle Dots Pattern Mixer Stencil. I then adhered the coordinating chipboard letters underneath my main circle for my title and added some epoxy dots and stickers. 

 

Another close up of the Mixer Stencil + Crackle Paste! I  love how it gives my page a little bit of dimension! You can use any of the  Clear Scraps Stencils/Mascils with ink, paint, or paste! 

Thanks for stopping by the blog!  You can find all of the Mini Shaker Shapes by clicking HERE!  Have a great day!

Additional products used:   patterned paper, stickers, die cut shapes, chipboard letters/shapes, epoxy shapes: Cocoa Vanilla Studios; cardstock: American Crafts; paint: DecoArt, Folk Art; embossing ink, Crackle Paste, Distress Oxide Ink: Ranger; embossing powder: Recollections; sequins: Recollections; adhesive: Beacon, Tombow, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L; cut file: Silhouette

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. 

Tres Jolie Cross Promo-Flower Mini Shaker Layout

Hello everyone! I  hope you are enjoying our team's inspiration using the Tres Jolie Kit Club's April Kit of the month! We are so excited to be partnering with them this week!  For today's project, I created a layout using their beautiful kit with some Clear Scraps goodies!

I began with a white cardstock background and blended in some pink Distress Oxide Ink for contrast.  Then using my Silhouette, I cut a floral frame  to add in some of the papers from the kit.  Once I was finished, I assembled the Flower Mini Shaker Shape.  I covered the chipboard base with patterned paper and painted the frames with green chalk paint.  I used coordinating sequins to match the papers and flowers from the kit. 

I used the same green chalk paint the color one of the Fancy Butterflies Chipboard Embellishment Shapes and affixed with my Beacon 3-in-1 Adhesive.  From the kit, I added in floral cluster as well as epoxy shapes for accent. 

For my title, I used white cardstock on my Silhouette and adhered with liquid adhesive. 

Thank you for stopping by!  You can find all of our Mini Shaker Shapes by clicking HERE. Hope you've enjoyed this past week! Have a great day!

Additional products used:  patterned papers, flowers, epoxy circles: Tres Jolie Kit Club; cardstock: American Crafts, Creative Memories; paint: Folk Art; adhesive: Beacon, Tombow, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L; cut files: Silhouette; sewing machine: Janome: sequins: Crate Paper; Distress Oxide Ink: Ranger; misc: thread. 

The Fabric of Life Vintage Layout

Hi Craft Friends!!

It's Dana here! I hope you are having a great month so far. I'll be creating a layout project for all you scrapbookers out there. I love anything vintage and the clothing back then was so elegant. Many women did their their own sewing. I have memories of my mother cutting out patterns and using her old Singer Sewing Machine! 

For this layout I'll be using Clear Scraps Dress Form Chipboard Embellishment Click here

The Dress Form Chipboard Embellishment comes with two different dress forms, but I only have one since i used the other one for another project. 

and Mini Shaker Scallop Rectangle Click here 

The papers I chose were in my stash that I purchased years back. But you can use any vintage sewing papers. My papers are from Kaisercraft "Needle and Thread " collection! 

To begin I chose one of the 12x12 patterned papers for the base of my layout. Set it aside for now.

Remove your shaker pieces from your package. Taking the bottom shaker piece, I cut out a Journaling card and adhered to my shaker base using Beacon glue. Trim any excess paper away using an x-acto knife. Smooth any rough edges using your Distress tool. As you can see on my example below, my journal card didn't cover the whole shaker piece. But that's okay, because the top piece will be covering up any exposed Chipboard areas. 

Take your top shaker piece and cover it with another patterned paper. You may also use glitter, ink or paint your top shaker piece if you prefer. I trimmed and distressed any rough edges as we did in the previous step. Then take you two bottom chipboard shaker pieces and adhere both layers onto your bottom shaker piece. I recommend using a strong bonding glue like Beacon glue.  Now fill your shaker with any shaker filler you prefer. I fussycut out some paper button images and added inside my shaker along with Clear Scraps Fall sequins. You can Click here see all the shaker fillers available from Clear Scraps! 

Peel off the protective film from both sides of your acrylic shaker layer before adhering in place. Add the top piece and then set aside undisturbed. Do not shake until throughly dry! Now you decorate the top of your shaker. I added some buttons and a scissors charm to match the theme of my layout. I tied some jute cord through the hole on my charm.

Here's a closeup look!

Now we can decorate our Dress Form Chipboard Embellishment. I applied some Gold acrylic paint onto the top knob and bottom stand on my dress form piece. I also added some Art Alchemy Impasto paint "Boudoir Pink " to the bottom section on my dress form. Let dry. 

From a scrap paper I cut a small piece and glued onto the top part on my dress foam. Then cut away any excess paper. Distress edges till smooth and added some Distress Ink Rusty Hinge along the edges. I applied some Liquid pearls "Ballerina " to resemble a pearl necklace. Here's a closeup photo!

Now it's time to decorate our layout and arrange our embellishments. I like to use a variety of different embellishments like ephemera, and fussy cut images. I also cut out an old advertisement from a vintage magazine. I don't glue anything down until I'm happy with their placement. You could add a photo or two if you like. I adhered foam dots to the back of my Dress Form before adhering onto my layout. I did the same with the Fabric of Life image and spool of thread. At the top of my layout, I adhered this lace border sticker.

Here's some more closeup photos!

I hope I have inspired you with my project today. Go grab your photos and papers and start scrapbooking! Be sure to visit the Clear Scraps website for all your crafting needs! Thank you for stopping by the Clear Scraps blog. We love to see what you're crafting so please share on our Facebook Creative page!

Until next time, Have a Crafty Day!

Dana

Other Supplies Used:

Beacon glue, Art Alchemy Impasto paint Boudoir Pink, Gold acrylic paint, xaco knife, Distress tool, sequins, Kaisercraft Needle and Thread paper collection, Foam dots, Jute cord, scissors charm, buttons.

Easter Basket Chipboard Layout

Hello friends! It's Jennifer here on the blog to share a layout I created for Easter (which is right around the corner!).  I  wanted to document this cute photo of my niece and nephew with their eggs from last year and thought using some Clear Scraps goodies would be perfect!  And I'm going to show you the techniques I  used so you can recreate if you would like! 

To prepare my background, I  used the 5x9 Plaids Mixer Stencil and Crackle Paint across the areas where I  wanted to place my photo.  I  did not worry about perfect placement or filling in every space.  After I  was finished, I  set my page aside to dry. 

Taking the Easter Chipboard Script Word Title and Basket Chipboard Embellishment Shape, I  painted both with white acrylic paint and allowed to dry. 

Next, I  got out my Distress Oxide Inks and blending brushes to color my pieces.  For my basket, I used a nice blue Salvaged Patina (leaving the handle untouched).

For the Easter Chipboard Script Word Title, I used a nice soft pink color (Saltwater Taffy) for the chipboard.  

I adhered both pieces using my Beacon 3-in-1 Adhesive;  here I  placed my title next to a journaling spot where I  stamped the date as well as added some small embellishments. 

I added some coordinating stickers to my basket as well as a cute ribbon for accent. 

Here is an up close shot of the dried Crackle Paste with the Plaids Mixer Stencil. 

Thanks for stopping by the blog! You can find all of the Chipboard Embellishment Shapes by clicking HERE!  Have a wonderful day! 

Additional products used:   patterned paper, stickers, die cuts: Simple Stories; cardstock: Creative Memories, American Crafts; adhesive: Beacon, Tombow, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L; paint: Deco Art; Distress Oxide Inks, pigment ink, Crackle Paste: Ranger; date stamp: Wild Whisper; stamps: Citrus Twist, Elles Studio; bakers twine: Whisker Graphics;  spray ink: October Afternoon, Heidi Swapp; cut file: Silhouette; sewing machine: Janome: misc: ribbon, thread