I love working with beginning stampers! Their joy over the results of their stamping experience is very infectious! It’s one of my favorite things about teaching them the art of card making. There are some common pitfalls, however, and this is probably the one biggest rookie mistake ~ too much glue!
If your glue is oozing out the side of your paper, you are using too much! You only need a thin line around the perimeter of your paper. Multipurpose Liquid Glue is very strong and a little bit takes you a long way. But if you use too much, it will not only ooze out the sides, it will buckle your paper from all of the moisture.
Here is how it should look:
Tip:
Touch the paper with the tip of the bottle (not too close to the edge), lightly squeeze as you are moving the bottle along the side of your paper. Keep touching the paper and keep moving with LIGHT pressure. No need to go inside the middle. If you see a blob, stop, and spread it with your finger.
Also, when using lightweight papers such as DSP, I recommend using a dry adhesive tape runner, such as Stampin’ Seal. It won’t leave the wet bump behind like the liquid glue can do. Liquid glue is stronger than Seal, and great on cardstock or other heavier paper. It is also good on areas that you might need a little wiggle time to get your layers even and straight. Just use a very thin line of it!
I hope that helps! Happy Stamping!
Stampin’ Up! offers a wide variety of adhesives – something for every project. Here is a list of the different kinds and links to each in the online store ~
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This is my go to glue for finishing my cards also. Yep, you have to be very careful, but it does a good job of holding the card stock where it belongs.
The photo, is a perfect way to show exactly how to lightly use the glue. I wished years ago someone would have shown me how it should look on the card!
Hi Karen:
I love using the Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I use it almost exclusively. I put it on the DSP as opposed to the card base. Using a very light hand and squeezing very lightly I make a zig-zag motion around the edges to make sure I catch some of the edge. I then make a big swirl motion in the middle. So the corners don’t lift when putting the card into and envelope I make a very, very light inch long diagonal line from each corner making sure I don’t go over and get glue on the other side.
Hi Donata, yes the light hand is the key! I’ve had new stampers go very thick and they are always disappointed in the results. I still stand by the “no need to put glue in the middle” though. Saves on glue too! Thanks for your input! 🙂