Hello Summer Card with Clear Scraps

Hello Crafty Friends - Annie here - Let's bring on the sunshine with this bright and cheerful Hello Summer Card! Featuring soft popsicle patterns, layered die cuts, and a glittery summer treat, this card is perfect for sending warm-weather greetings to friends and family.

Supplies

• Embellishments Chipboard Punchouts Summer
• Yellow Cardstock
• Dark Yellow Cardstock
• White Cardstock
• Specialty Shimmer Paper - Yellow
• Popsicle Pattern Paper
• Turquoise Pattern Paper
• Acrylic Paints: Yellow, Turquoise, and White
• Various Dies
• Tiny Gems
• Bearly Art Glue
• Foam Tabs
• Paint Brush

Instructions

Step 1: Create the Card Base

Cut a piece of yellow cardstock to create an A2-sized card base (4¼" x 5½"). Set aside.

Step 2: Die Cut the Layers

Using your various dies, cut:

• A large stitched rectangle from yellow cardstock for the background panel.
• A long decorative panel from white cardstock for the center of the card.
• Two accent pieces from pattern papers to layer behind your focal elements.
• A die cut doily from white cardstock.

Step 3: Add Summer Color

Using a paint brush, apply acrylic paints to the punched out words:

• Turquoise for cool accents.
• Yellow for sunny highlights.

Allow the paint to dry completely before assembling.

Step 4: Create the Focal Image

Choose a popsicle from the Summer Chipboard Punchouts. Add a bit of glue to the popsicle and place the specialty paper onto it. The texture of the paper creates a frosty summer look. I let dry then I trimmed the extra paper.

Step 5: Build the Card Front

Next, I adhered the die cut pattern paper to the white cardstock(2-1/4"x5-1/4"). I centered and adhered the popsicle paper onto the white cardstock strip and then adhered the turquoise paper allow a bit of space between the papers.

Adhere the yellow background panel to the card base.

Step 6: Add the Sentiment

Attach the "Hello" from the Summer Puchout Chipboard word near the top of the center panel. I added the Summer Word just below the hello.

Step 7: Finish the Focal Point

I adhere the popsicle chipboard punchout on top of the doily. I placed the doily element toward the lower right side of the card. I used foam tabs to make it stand out.

Step 8: Embellish

Scatter several tiny gems around the card front to add sparkle and visual balance.

Step 9: Complete Your Card

Check that all layers are secure and enjoy your bright summer-inspired creation!

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July 4th Card with Clear Scraps

Hello Crafty Friends - Annier here with another card tutorial. Celebrate Independence Day with a bold and sparkly red, white, and blue card featuring embossed chipboard elements and layered stars. This festive design is perfect for parties, celebrations, or sending patriotic wishes.

Supplies Used

• Clear Scrap Chipboard Word Titles – July 4th
• Clear Scrap Chipboard Embellishments -Multi Stars
• Cardstock: Red, White, and Blue
• Imagine Crafts MBoss Embossing Powder – Valentine
• Imagine Crafts MBoss Embossing Powder – Sparkle
• Imagine Crafts MBoss Embossing Powder – Nightsky
• VersaMark Ink
• Various Dotted Rectangle Dies
• Tiny Confetti

Instructions

Create the Card Base
Cut blue cardstock to 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and fold in half to create an A2 card base.

Build the Background Layers
Trim a red cardstock panel slightly smaller than the card front and adhere it to the base.
Next, trim a white cardstock panel smaller than the red layer and attach it centered on top.

Emboss the Chipboard Sentiment
Ink the “July 4th” chipboard word with VersaMark Ink.
Cover it with Nightsky MBoss Embossing Powder and heat set until smooth and shiny. Repeat if needed for extra coverage and dimension.

Create the Sparkly Stars
Apply VersaMark Ink to the chipboard stars.
Emboss the outer star shapes with Valentine MBoss Embossing Powder and the inner stars with Sparkle MBoss Embossing Powder. Heat set each layer until melted and glossy.

Arrange the Design and Add Finishing Touches
Adhere the embossed “July 4th” sentiment across the upper portion of the card front. Attach the stars with foam adhesive for added depth and dimension. Scatter tiny confetti embellishments around the card front for a festive look and extra sparkle.

Design Tip

Using embossing powder on chipboard creates a bold glossy finish with incredible texture and shine. Layering patriotic colors with glittery elements gives this clean layout a fun celebratory feel without needing complicated techniques.

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Father's Day Shaker Card with Clear Scraps

 Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a Father's day shaker card featuring the Mini Square Chipboard Shaker from Clear Scraps.

Supplies Used:

 Mini Square Chipboard Shaker

My Stash

Cardstock: Black, Light Gray & Light Yellow

Shimmer Cardstock: Silver

Acrylic Paints: Metallic Gun Metal Gray & Matte Black

Shaker Bits

Hero Arts: Celebrate Everyday Clear Stamp Set

Various Dies: Tools, Stitched Rectangle

Metallic Silver Stars Embellishments

Metallic Brad Tops Embellishments

Bearly Art Glue & Foam Strip

Step 1. I paint the base of the Mini Square Chipboard Shaker in the Metallic Gun Metal Gray. I then paint the top frame of the Mini Square Chipboard Shaker in Matte Black. I set them a side to dry. 

Step 2. I adhere the two inner pieces of the frame of the Mini Square Chipboard Shaker together with some Bearly Art Glue.

 I set a heavy acrylic block on top of them to help them dry flat.

Step 3. I adhere the inner frames onto the base and set a heavy acrylic block on top of them to help them dry flat.

Once dry gather all the elements for the shaker.

I put the shaker bit into the base.

I put some glue around the inner frame and place the clear acetate that come the Mini Square Chipboard Shaker. 

I then adhere the top frame onto the Mini Square Chipboard Shaker and place a heavy acrylic block on top of it.

Step 4. While the shaker is drying I adhere the Black cardstock tot the card base then the Light Gray cardstock. I stamp the sentiment onto the Light Gray Cardstock and mat it with the Black cardstock.

Step 5. Now that all the elements are dry we can assemble the card. 

I start by adhering the shaker to the lower part of the card front. Then, I adhere the die cut tools onto the Mini Square Chipboard Shaker.

Next, I adhere the sentiment with a foam strip for a bit of height. I then adhere a few Metallic stars and Brad top to the card front.

Now, the card is complete!

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Polka Dot Shadow Box with Clear Scraps

 Hello Crafty Friends - I am here with a polka dotted Spring Shadow Box featuring products from Clear Scraps. I was inspired to create this shadow box for my granddaughter. She loves lady bugs, Flowers, Purple and Pink. So, I decided to create this fun pink polka dot shadow box.

Supplies Used:

Wood Shadow Box 8x11

Chipboard Punchout Embellishments Spring

Chipboard Punchout Embellishments Bee Happy

6" Polka Dot Stencil (just linked not used)

My Stash:

Acrylic Paints: Grape Taffy, Pink blast, Red, Black & Dark Yellow

Fabric Flowers

Circle Stencil not pictured

Hot Glue Tool & Glue Stick

Wood Glue & Masking Tape

Brushes, Make Up Sponges, Paint Tray, Water bucket and Paper Towels

Step 1. I start by painting the lady bug from the Chipboard Punchout Embellishments Spring with red and black paint. 

I then used the circle stencil(not pictured) from my stash to sponge on the dot with black paint.

Next, I paint the flower from the Chipboard Punchout Embellishments Bee Happy with Pink Blast and Dark Yellow Acrylic paint and set. I set both to the side to dry. 

Step 2.  I gather all the piece from the Wood Shadow Box 8x11 along with the Grape Taffy paint and the Pink Blast. 

I paint the back panel, side panel and insert of the Wood Shadow Box 8x11 with the Grape Taffy paint.

Step 3. Once the Grape Taffy paint is dry I the use a make-up sponge along with the circle stencil and Pink Blast paint to make some pink polka dots on all the pieces.

Step 4. I paint all the edges with the Pink Blast paint.

Step 5. Once all the pieces are dry. I adhere the insert pieces with wood glue. Set it aside.

Next, I dry fit my Wood Shadow Box 8x11 pieces making sure I have everything in it proper place then I adhere it with wood glue.

I used some making tape to hold all the pieces in place while the glue dries. I insert the inner pieces and set it aside to dry.

Step 6. Once dry it time decorate. I gather the painted Ladybug and Flower along with a few fabric flowers. 

I used the hot glue tool and glue stick to adhere the ladybug to the top right corner along with a few fabric flowers. and the Chipboard Flower to the bottom left corner with a few fabric flowers

A few close ups of the corners.

Now, the Wood Shadow Box 8x11 is now complete!!

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