Colorful, inexpensive and easy to use, stickers are great to use on all sorts of projects, especially scrapbook layouts. There are literally thousands of stickers available for you to use and the following are dozens of ideas adaptable to any sticker theme!
Adding Dimension
Attach small pieces of foam tape (or pop dots) to the backside of each sticker, leaving the tape liner in place.
Lightly dust the back of the sticker with baby powder.
Gently remove the tape liner and use the foam tape to attach sticker to your surface.
Lining Up Letter Stickers
Determine where to place letters on the page. To place stickers in a straight line, mark this area using a pencil and a ruler.
Fold a piece of wax paper, waxy side up, making a crease to use as a baseline.
Place the bottom edge of each letter on the wax paper.
Position letters across wax paper on drawn line and carefully fold back the sticker liner, pressing the lower half of the letters down, then carefully pulling the sticker liner up, holding the letters in place.
Mitering Corners
Measure and place first strip down, leaving a blunt straight edge on both ends.
Measure and cut a second strip, cutting one end at a 45 degree angle.
Place the angled-cut end over the first strip, creating a perfect mitered corner. Repeat with third side and complete the fourth side with two more angled cuts.
Preventing Tangles or Tears
Help prevent long border stickers from tangling, tearing or sticking on unwanted areas by sticking one end to your hand while laying the other end down in place on the page.
Fixing a Torn Sticker
Overlap the ripped pieces slightly so the jagged edges do not show.
Coat the repaired sticker by using a clear adhesive over the seam to prevent peeling.
Select stickers that represent your photo or page idea theme
Keep stickers in a safe, dry place
Organize stickers by color or theme to create a library, making it easy to find specific designs while you're working
Storage options include boxes with dividers, binders and notebooks with sleeves or expandable files
Save bits and pieces separately to use for collage and single embellishments
Sticker Tips & Tricks
Dust sticky side with powder to neutralize the adhesive.
String together powdered stickers into a short word or title
Cut apart sticker words so they can be arranged artfully around a photo.
Add more visual interest with stickers by adhering flat stickers on coordinating cardstock and then cut out or roll the edge.
Quickly create page borders, titles and pocket pages with create use of long scenic stickers, add dimension with pop dots, mount the stickers on torn cardstock strips, or by cutting stickers off at the edge.
Add subtle interest to your journal entries by placing stickers underneath printed vellum journal boxes.
Use a border photo detail under a torn-away cardstock frame.
Create more texture in a border design by tearing the design apart and then layering over a cardstock "spacer."
Gentle sanding can add charm and character to stickers.
Place stickers behind and in front of the object of primary focus to give depth to your sticker art.
Don't be afraid to layer stickers on top of each other.
Place several stickers on a piece of cardstock at different angles, trim the edges, sand and ink.
Distress and scrunch for a wrinkled effect!
Add more visual interest with stickers by allowing them to run over the edge of a page, frame, tag or gift item.
Use your scissors to slice a sticker -- slicing can be cutting between the body and arm of an animal sticker to lengthen the arm and allow the sticker to better "hold" items.
Place stickers on chipboard, cut out, sand and ink.
Add sparkle by brushing on a coat of Diamond Glaze or Crystal Lacquer or Glossy Accents.
Run sticker across the top of a clear embossing pad, sprinkle embossing powder in desired color on top and heat emboss.
Rub chalk, metallic rub on's or glitter glue on top of stickers.
Age stickers by chalking or inking the edges.
Remove liner, place on double tack paper, cut out image, peel back top liner and dip in beads, sequins, rhinestones or other embellishments.
Detail stickers with colored pens and inks.
Layer several coats of UTEE to create a faux charm.
Cut with a punch and apply punched parts to metal-rimmed tags.
To create 3-D stickers, place stick on pop dot and cut around the image.
Frequent Asked Questions About Stickers
How do I know where a sticker will look best?
Use tweezers to hold it over your artwork so you can see what you're doing more easily, or build your design on a piece of wax paper. Tape a large piece of wax paper over your page and begin designing. When stickers are arranged as desired, transfer the stickers from the wax paper to the page.
How do I prevent stickers from ripping?
Leave them on the liner paper and carefully apply to page by peeling up small section at a time.
How do I prevent wrinkles?
Remove stickers from liner carefully. Peel them off slowly, from the bottom to the top, lifting upwards. To remove wrinkles, use Un-du to pry the sticker up, relieving the wrinkle. Once it dries, the back of the sticker will become sticky again. Gently pull the wrinkle from the sticker and flatten with your finger, adhering properly in its place.
What are "dams"?
These are the inner sticker bits that are too tiny for the production machinery to remove. Before placing stickers on a surface, look closely for them. A craft knife makes removing them a cinch!
What if I don't like where I've put a sticker?
If you change your mind and want to move a sticker, use Un-du -- it's the best!
Can I cut stickers apart?
It's not only okay, but it's fun! Just remember when cutting around a sticker with small details, turn the sticker, not the scissors.
Can I alter my stickers?
Now you're talking! You can stamp on your stickers, emboss, add pen detailing, sand, paint, add beads and tons of other embellishments!!!
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