All About The Sticky Stuff: Adhesives 101

If you’re passionate about cardmaking, you know there are lots of tools that make the process easier and more efficient – and adhesives are no exception. Using the right adhesive for the job ensures that your cardmaking projects are secure and attractive. But with so many adhesives on the market, it can be hard to choose the right one. Welcome to Adhesives 101. In my recent Facebook Live, I covered the five most popular types of adhesives used for cardmaking, from double-sided tape to glue dots. I provide information about each one, their pros and cons, and explain how to choose the best adhesive for the job. By the end of the video, you’ll have all the knowledge you need to pick the perfect adhesive for your cardmaking projects.

In the video, I demonstrated 2 holiday cards using adhesives as embellishments. The first card has a piece of Tear & Tape between the top and bottom pattern papers. I used the gilded leafing over the top to give it a golden shimmer. The second card uses black mini dimensionals covered in copper embossing powder. Use a heat tool to melt the powder to create a custom embellishment.

Supplies for Adhesives 101 Projects

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Product List

Joy To You Cling Stamp Set (English) [162090] $24.00	Traditions Of St. Nick 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162355] $12.50	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $10.00	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686] $10.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650] $10.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.50	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083] $9.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $9.50	Metallics Embossing Powders [155555] $18.00	Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971] $27.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $31.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $128.00	Deckled Rectangles Dies [159173] $30.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00
Gilded Leafing Embellishment [154560] $9.00	Black Stampin' Dimensionals Combo Pack [150893] $6.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.75	Stampin' Seal+ [149699] $12.00