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December Bullet Journal Spread

After playing with the 6 inch Calendar Mascil last month for my Bullet Journal, I knew it was going to be a staple in my monthly creations.  Christine joining you today with an example of how I used it to create my December Future Log for my Bullet Journal using a couple of different Mascils!  I needed to get an early jump on this spread because December is SO busy!  Here's how the full spread turned out:

Lots of reds, greens, and gold foil help give the whole spread the holiday feel I was going for!  But the real showstopper is the 6 inch Stars Mascil that you can see on the left hand side of my spread!

By doing one layer of red stars and then topping it with another layer of red stars I was able to create a unique background for my list.  Distress Oxide Inks worked nicely for creating multiple layers. To keep my stencil in place i used some Repositionable Adhesive Dots.  I masked out the area for the list using some old packaging and then drew the lines in following the dot grids already in my notebook.   I outlined the whole box with some washi tape.  

On the opposite side I stuck with markers and pens using the Mascil as a tracing stencil. I used a fine tip marker for the tracing and then a regular tip one to fill it in.  I added in stickers for my borders and numbers.  Let's take a look at a process video to show you how I created both sides!

 

Thanks so much for joining me today - have fun playing with those Mascils!

-Christine

Supplies Used: 6 inch Stars Mascil, 6 inch Calendar Mascil, Distress Oxides (Ranger), Pens ( Marvy), Stickers (Paper House Productions), Washi Tape (Paper House Productions), Soft Cover Journal (Paper House Productions), Adhesives (Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L)

 

Future Log Bullet Journal

Over the last few months I have gotten more and more into Bullet Journaling.  It's an organizational hobby that allows you do some planning and tracking and add as much creativity as you'd like.  I wasn't sure if I'd get hooked on it but the more I played, the more I knew I liked it! As soon as I laid eyes on the 6 inch Calendar Mascil, I knew it would be perfect for my Bullet Journal!  Christine joining you today for a Future Log Bullet Journal Spread using Mascils!

A Future Log is a place to keep your plans for upcoming months that you can then use to tranfer to your real time planner at the right time.  I knew with the holidays coming I was going to need to get some November dates recorded! 

On the left hand side I used the Wood Grain Mascil to create my background.  I laid down cardstock to block out the area where I didn't want the ink.  Then I did one layer with Distress Oxide and dried it.  I took the stencil off and followed up with a second layer of light inking to remove all the white.  Some stickers and washi tape finish the whole side off.

The other side is where I used the 6 inch Calendar Mascil!  I used that and traced my boxes and letters.  I then used stickers to fill in the numbers.  Hand lettering and stickers pull the whole thing together!  If any of this seems confusing, I've got good news!  Here's a process video that will walk you thru the whole thing!

 

The 6 inch  Mascils fit the width of an A5 Journal nearly perfect - I know this is going to be a staple in my upcoming journaling!  On to December and tracking all the madness that goes with the holidays ;)

Thanks for joining me today!

-Christine

 

The Pug Life 6x6 Acrylic Tab Album

Hello! It's Jennifer and I'm back again to share another project this week!  If you are anything like me, your pets are a huge part of your family. Our pug, Max, is no exception.  Truth be told, he's always been the most spoiled in our house. Then again Max was a rescue and definitely needed to be shown what a real family was like.  I  created a book with some of my favorite photos of him using the 6x6 Acrylic Tab Album.   I  wanted the Bone Mini Shaker to the be focal point of my front cover so I used a minimal amount of patterned paper.  

I have a short video tutorial on how to assemble your Mini Shaker Shapes! 

I  tend to leave my acrylic "bare" because I  love the clean look of it. However you can color your acrylic with alcohol ink or paint. Any medium that is solvent based should work! 

Creating pockets or hidden pages in my album is a good way to utilize space and add additional photos or journaling. Here,  I  cut my paper approximately 5x10 inches scoring in the center to create a fold.  

This allowed me to place two photos on a page as well as a cute 3x4 journaling card.  

I  will also use envelopes or bags to add in extra pages as well. Here, I  have a kraft treat bag that I  folded at the top and secured with adhesive.  I  added the button and bakers twine for show and then decorated the front.  

One the back, I  adhered a 4x4 photo and some lettering (which got accidentally cut off by my hole punch).  To explain, it is supposed to say "pug loaf" because they often look like loaves of bread when they lie this way.  LOL

For this page, I  did essentially the same thing by scoring my paper but instead had it "flip up".  I  used my circle punch to create a little tab that I  secured with a staple at the bottom corner.  

And here is the inside of my page...just another photo with a little journaling.  

Many times too I  will cut something out on my Silhouette that I  can use as a page. Here, I    cut a Library Pocket and added my own tag which I  jotted some journaling on about Max's life.  

On the back, I  added another 4x4 photo and added stickers from the collection I  used.  

Thank you for stopping by today!  Clear Scraps creates such an eclectic variety of products!  It's tough to choose which are my favorites but my go-to's have always been the acrylic albums!  Visit the Clear Scraps shop to see all they have to offer!

Have a great day!

 

Additional products used: patterned paper, stickers, washi tape, white letter stickers, enamel dots: Simple Stories; grey letter stickers: Sassafras Lass; chipboard: October Afternoon; kraft treat bag and inventory tag: American Crafts; adhesive: Tombow, Beacon; sewing machine: Janome; ribbon: May Arts; bakers twine: Whisker Graphics; cardstock: Bazzill; misc: Cameo Silhouette, thread, chrome book rings, button.

Bloom Succulent Wood Card

Hello and happy Monday friends!  It's Jennifer and I'm sharing a project I  created with the Succulent Wood Card! This is one of twelve designs available in the Clear Scraps shop!  Succulents are a hot trend right now and this is one of my favorite Wood Cards! 

I  used one of my favorite patterns to back the negative space of the succulent to show through as well as added a small heart sticker. 

I  used two colors of chalk paint on the front of my Wood Card: patina and white.  After allowing my paint to dry, I  adhered patterned paper, stickers, and flowers from  Mon Ami Gabby.   I have a short You Tube video to share the technique I  used on my card.

I  had originally wanted to insert note cards to the inside, but it ended up being more of a mini album type project. I  cut white cardstock and added embellishments.

I  utilized the 3x4 journaling cards and embellished them to add extra pages to my book. 

Here, I  used a scalloped border punch on the edge of my page which adds some extra flair!  I  then clustered embellishments at the lower right corner of the page. 

I  created a pocket from both patterned paper and white cardstock and inserted a 3x4 journaling card.  After completing my pages, I  used black and white bakers twine to tie my pages together.  You can also use ribbon or chrome book rings as well!  

Thank you for stopping by! Check out the selection of Wood Cards in the Clear Scraps shop including the two new designs: Paws and Mouse! 

Have a great day!

Additional products used:  patterned paper, stickers, chipboard, washi tape, die cuts: Simple Stories; bakers twine: Whisker Graphics; punch: EK Success; adhesive: Beacon, 3M; chalk paint: Plaid; hole punch: We R Memory Keepers; sewing machine: Janome; misc: thread. 

Journey Geo Pattern Wood Accordion Shaker Album

Hello friends! It's Jennifer back on the blog today to share one of the Wood Accordion Shaker Albums I created this month!  These albums are so fun to work with and you have 9 to choose from (including the NEW Pumpkin shape released this month!).  For my project, I  used the Geo Pattern Wood Accordion Shaker Album which can be used for just about any theme! 

I  wanted to document a recent family trip to Michigan so I  used the Journey Chipboard Word Title on the front of my album. I  simply painted my chipboard with white chalk paint and added die cuts and stickers from the collection I  used. 

One of the great things about the shaker albums all the different items you can place inside the shaker space! Here, I  used mini heart and star shaped sequins to place inside each hexagon.  I  did not add a lot as I  wanted the sequins to be an accent and not a focal point. 

I  did a short tutorial video on putting together the shaker portion of your album! 

I  covered each page with patterned paper using my sanding tool to get rid of any excess edges.  I  found using my Beacon 3-in-1 Adhesive worked best in affixing my papers as well as embellishments. 

Each page is large enough to fit a 4x4 to 3x5 photo. I  will usually trim my photos down as I  prefer to mat them onto cardstock as well as layer additional patterned papers underneath.  

I  used pink and white bakers twine to tie my pages together. However you can use chrome book rings, ribbon, or jute string...really anything you prefer!  Also, the albums can be configured into a mini book format if you do not prefer accordion.  

Thank you for stopping by the blog today! Check out the Wood Accordion Shaker Albums plus additional Clear Scraps new releases by visiting the shop! Have a wonderful day! 

Additional products used:  patterned paper, stickers, washi tape, chipboard, die cuts: Simple Stories;  bakers twine: Whisker Graphics; paint: Plaid; adhesive: Beacon, Thermoweb; sequins: Recollections; cardstock: Bazzill. 

 

 

Acrylic Shaker Birthday Card by Pinky

Hey there Clear Scraps friends, in lieu of yesterday's live video on Facebook, I decided to create a full on "Fancy" Acrylic Card using scraps just like shown on the video but adding the Shakers to the mix!

It's Pinky today and I have a photo tutorial for those who want to follow along set by step. 

So I added a sheet of acrylic INSIDE the Mini Shaker WINDOW, and made sure to take photos, so its easy to understand. First cover both sides of the base chipboard of the Mini Shaker WINDOW with patterned paper. 

Then trim a sheet of 12X12 Clear Scraps acrylic to 4x5X6.5" (whatever works of the shaker size leaving a 1" lip above shaker on the acrylic). Remove protective  film from one side. 

Using your Beacon Adhesive, adhere the second layer of the Mini Shaker WINDOW to the FACE of the card. Then on the BACK of the acrylic, remove protective film, and use Zip Dry following what you see through the acrylic of the Mini Shaker WINDOW second layer. 

Now place the base underneath the acrylic, so it has a shaker piece on both sides. 

Add the third layer of chipboard to the FACE of the card, then add sequins and or glitter, or as I did BOTH!

Now remove protective film from the Mini Shaker WINDOW, adhere to the top, then remove the top protective film and set to dry. 

Take the top chipboard layer from the Mini Shaker WINDOW and coat in glitter, paint, or whatever makes you happy!

Use Zip Dry on the underside. 

Place on top of the acrylic on the Mini Shaker WINDOW.

Punch edge of your paper that is trimmer 1" longer then the acrylic, and adhere onto the front of the acrylic. Now add embellishments. 

Add a birthday quote and you are good to go!

Happy Crafting friends, check out yesterday's live video on Facebook. 

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Pinky Hobbs: Clear Scraps DT

Our Story XL Birch Wood Frame

Hi there!  Jennifer here today to share a tutorial on the Our Story XL Birch Wood Frame! The Wood Frames were released this past January and have been a huge hit! I  have loved working with them and hope you have had a chance to do so as well! The Frames make great home decor pieces or gifts!

My favorite medium to use on the wood is chalk paint!  Here, I  chose a nice grey color for the letters as well as outside edges of the frames.  Using my 6 Inch Wood Grain Mascil,  I  lightly applied white chalk paint to the surface.  Below is a video tutorial of my process!  

I  adhered patterned paper to the frame portions with my Beacon 3-in-1 Adhesive.  I  then used my x-acto knife and sanding tool to remove any excess paper.  I    did not worry about having my edges be perfectly smooth as I  wanted a bit of a distressed look. 

Next, I  added pieces of die cuts, chipboard, and stickers to accent the edges as well as my journaling. 

Thank you for stopping by today!  I  hope this inspires you to try one of the XL Birch Wood Frames to decorate! Visit the Clear Scraps shop to see all varieties plus Mascils!

Have a great day!

 

Additional products used:  patterned paper, stickers, chipboard, die cuts: Simple Stories; ribbon: May Arts; paint: Plaid; ink, dauber: Clearsnap; adhesive: Beacon, Thermoweb; cardstock: Bazzill; misc: typewriter.  

Butterfly Heart Layout

Hello! Jennifer back to share a layout I  created using the 12 Inch Butterfly Heart Mascil with a 12x12 Acrylic Sheet! And I'm going to show you my technique! Out of all the new Mascils, this one is a favorite!  

To start, I  secured my Mascil to my 12x12 Acrylic Sheet using washi tape. It's also a good idea to use a craft mat or something that you don't mind getting a little messy. 

Next, I  applied a generous coat of modeling paste to the Mascil. It does not matter if you apply your medium in one direction; just ensure you are covering all spaces.  I    also did not care so much about my paste being even as I  wanted it to have dimension when dry. I  allowed my modeling paste to dry overnight before coloring with my Distress Crayons. Scroll below for a video sharing this technique! 

Using my Beacon Adhesive, I  backed my 12x12 Acrylic Sheet with patterned paper.  Since I  did not want my adhesive to show through the acrylic, I  applied only to the outside edges.  A simple way to hide your dried adhesive is to glue strips of patterned paper to the front of your layout as shown.

Did you know you can sew through Clear Scraps Acrylic?  Using my sewing machine, I  stitched around the edges of my page to give it a finished look!

Here is a close up of the coloring with the paste and Distress Crayons! I  tried to do a rainbow coloring scheme with going dark to light as I  went up my page.  Again, I  blended the colors to create different hues and variances.

Thank you for looking today!  I hope this inspires you to try a new technique with Clear Scraps Acrylic and an art medium of your choice! Have a great day!

Additional products used:  patterned paper, stickers, die cuts, chipboard, washi tape: Simple Stories; Distress Crayons: Ranger; modeling paste: Teresa Collins Designs; adhesive: Beacon, Tombow, 3M; sewing machine: Janome; misc: thread.  

 

 

 

Acrylic Card Tutorial

Hello!  Jennifer here today to share acrylic cards along with a process video tutorial!  Did you know you can purchase 12x12 Acrylic Sheets from Clear Scraps?  Acrylic sheets can be used as backgrounds for layouts, cut to create extra pages in mini albums, or for cards!  For both of my cards the acrylic is cut to approximately 4x5 inches.  

All Clear Scraps Acrylic has a protective film on both sides so be sure to remove before stamping or painting!  Using Staz On ink in black, I  stamped my images on the front of the acrylic. The ink will dry relatively fast but you do have to be careful to not smudge your image. Any mistakes can be removed with a non-acetone fingernail polish remover! Then you are ready to re-stamp!  

Once your my ink was dry, I  turned over my acrylic and painted the images with my Zig Paint Pens!  These are great to use on any non-porous surface like acrylic but you can also use them on chipboard or wood! 

I  cut my cardstock to have an extra half inch at the top or side (depending on the orientation of my card). I  then scored and folded the cardstock and used Beacon 3-in-1 Craft Adhesive to adhere my acrylic piece.  A solvent based adhesive is your best bet because it will "adhere" to the acrylic as well as dry quickly!

Below is my video tutorial explaining the steps I  took to color the acrylic!  

 

Thanks for stopping by today!  Hope this inspires you to create with some Clear Scraps acrylic! Have a wonderful day!

 

Additional products used:  patterned paper, chipboard: Crate Paper; card stock: Bazzill: stamps: Ranger;  punch: Fiskars; bakers twine: Whisker Graphics: ink: Ranger, Tsukineko; adhesive: Beacon; mini wood pin: American Crafts; misc: thread, sewing machine.

Mad for Plaid

Hi everyone!  Nancy here today to share with you a fun Christmas card I made using the Stripes Layering Stencil and the Mini Christmas Tree Shaker and the Summer Sequins.  

After creating the plaid background, I filled the tree shaker with the sequins and added it to the top of the card.  

I love how you can create your own plaid patterns with the stripes layering stencil.  With just a bit of acrylic paint, the options are simply endless.  Curious how this stencil works?  I created a quick video to help....

 

 

 

Photo Shaker Ornament Video Tutorial by Pinky

Hey there Clear Scraps friends, it is Pinky today with a fun VIDEO tutorial for those of you who love a step by step. 

I used a Clear Scraps Mini Shaker Sled for this one, and they make a fantastic alternative to the traditional bulb ornaments. 

Here is the Video:

Also a photo not shown is an extra photo on the back of the ornament, so check out the video, and if you are unfamiliar with how we assemble to Shakers, here it is! LIVE! 

Happy Crafting friends, please do share and check out our FB page as well!

Pinky Hobbs: Clear Scraps Designer

 

 

December Tag with Nancy

Hi everyone!  Nancy here today to share with you my tag for December.  Of course I needed to make this a holiday tag..what with it being the season and all.  I began of course with one of the acrylic tags from the Acrylic Tag Album.   I used the flip cup painting method to color the tag.  

Curious how I got the marbleized look?  here is the quick and easy method I used.

 

be sure and let the paint dry overnight before beginning your embellishment and don't forget to take off the protective film.

I used lots of goodies from my stash...things I have been saving up over the years.  Bits and pieces left over from kits.  And little doo dads I have found.

Have you tried flip cup painting?

Thanks for stopping by.

Nancy

Glitter your acrylic video

Hi Clear Scraps friends. Today I have two videos to share with you.

One is how to apply glitter and sealant to your Acrylic pieces, and the other is the full video of how I put together this Mixable Beach Album.

Here's the first video, it's really short and I had a great time putting it together for you.

 

 

If you're interested in how I glitter the acrylic and put the album together, check out my video below.

 

 

Here's a close up of the front of the album and shovel.

Here are a couple of the inside pages.

 

Have a wonderful day and check out all our other Mixable albums!

Leah Crowe, Clear Scraps DT

 

Wine Shaker Card Video Tutorial by Pinky

Hey there friends, Happy Tuesday, it is Pinky Hobbs today with a project I created from the NEW Wine Glass Shaker, that I put on an acrylic card! I even created a video on how I created the card and shaker as well. 

I am loving these new Clear Scraps Shakers and I love the fun projects from a WINE GLASS! LOL

I hope you enjoy the video and project, have a beautifully crafty day friends. 

Pinky Hobbs Clear Scraps Designer

Steampunk Balloon Layering Stencil Video Tutorial by Pinky

Hey there Clear Scraps friends, it is Pinky today and  I know everyone has been asking about the New Clear Scraps Layering Stencils, so I thought I would make a video using one of them, the Steampunk Balloon Layering Stencil, which I used on a tag!

This was a fun tag to create and perfect for my mixed media use of the Layer Stencil. 

Here is the video of how I used the stencil, and hopefully give you an idea of how these thicker stencils are perfect for mixed media or art projects, 

 

You can also download the video here:

Download Clear Scraps Layered Stencils Video by Pinky

Happy Crafty day friends, enjoy your Wednesday. 

Pinky Hobbs: Clear Scraps Designer

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