So many people have asked me what I use to cover chipboard, such as the Mother’s Day book (see earlier post for pictures).
There are a variety of products on the market, and, as always, some work better than others:
Scotch brand double-sided tape: I adore this adhesive and use it on a regular basis. It is acid-free and fairly inexpensive (cheapest place I have found is Wal-Mart), works well with photos and cardstock, although I stuggle with it when using it on chipboard. It tends to stick, but not stay.
Glue sticks – you cannot pay me enough to use a glue stick. I’ll leave it at that.
Adhesive squares – they will work on chipboard, but be prepared to use A LOT of them
Snails – they will work when adhering paper to chipboard, but if adhering a large chunk of chipboard onto a layout, not so much.
Mini Glue Dots – they are great for when adhering a piece of chipboard to a layout, or items onto the chipboard piece.
Tombo Adhesive – this crazy glue works on anything! Nice thing about it is that there are two ends – a very fine one, and a larger one that feels like using a glue stick, only the glue actually works and doesn’t stick to your fingers!
Money-saving tip of the day: if covering chipboard with paper, purchase the snail runner adhesive from Dollarama. It works like a charm, and at $1 per roller, very economical. You get what you pay for, so be prepared for some uneveness in rolling. Being the “frugal” person I am, I can get over some quality inconsistencies in the dispenser, as the adhesive itself is amazing with chipboard!!!
Happy Scrappin!
T
