Adhesive: Scrapbook Ideas & Albums

Julie/MO · 01-02-2013, 07:59 AM

I'm getting back into scrapbooking after a couple of years of mostly card making. What is the best adhesive to use? I've used Elmers which I like, but I seem to go through a ton. I've also used Creative Memories and I'm not sure it sticks as well as I would like. Any recommendations?

3Fries · 01-02-2013, 10:45 AM

I use three different adhesives for the most part. My most used one is Tombow Multi - SU sells it, as do many other places. It is the most versatile and most cost effective - it seems to last forever and ever and ever. I use the flat side the most, and then there is a little skinny tip side that is great for small letters and such.

Next I use mini glue dots a fair bit. I would use these for sticking on buttons or other small embellishments and sometimes if there's a lot going on on the page and I don't want to deal with wet glue, I'll use them for my picture layers too. They're not inexpensive, but they aren't super pricey either. They last a long time and once they're stuck they are stuck!

Finally, for ribbon on scrapbook pages I will sometimes use Sticky Strip - it will stick when glue dots won't.

Hope this helps!

Elise17 · 01-02-2013, 10:54 AM

This is what I use in my scrapbooks now. When I first heard about ATG, I thought it would be heavy and awkward, but I tried one at a crop and loved it. I buy refills with 40% off coupons, and it ends up being a really good deal.

I also always have mini glue dots in my scrapbooking bag because they come in handy.

Captain013 · 01-02-2013, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Elise17

This is what I use in my scrapbooks now. When I first heard about ATG, I thought it would be heavy and awkward, but I tried one at a crop and loved it. I buy refills with 40% off coupons, and it ends up being a really good deal.

I also always have mini glue dots in my scrapbooking bag because they come in handy.

I second this product. I love it. It works well on all types of materials, even vellum, and burlap. I used it for my wedding invitations and it made my job so much easier with zero mess. The refills are about 10.00$ and you can use a coupon when you buy the gun too. Super easy to use, and super sticky.

jennik · 01-03-2013, 08:34 PM

CM has changed their adhesive recently. How old is yours? Maybe it got warm and lost a little stick? I use CM exclusively and have found that once it is down and been there for a while, getting it up again is impossible.

jennik

AJCs_mom · 01-04-2013, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain013

I second this product. I love it. It works well on all types of materials, even vellum, and burlap. I used it for my wedding invitations and it made my job so much easier with zero mess. The refills are about 10.00$ and you can use a coupon when you buy the gun too. Super easy to use, and super sticky.

Me three! I couldn't live without my ATG!

Julie/MO · 01-05-2013, 10:34 AM

The CM adhesive was new. Thanks for responding.

vdoyle8 · 01-10-2013, 07:05 PM

I use a variety of adhesives. I love love love my ATG - it's my go-to. I also have a CM tape runner and like that. I use glue dots for embellishments. I use 3M Tacky glue for skinny letters & such. I think there is no one perfect adhesive - it depends on the job...

NWstamper · 03-20-2013, 10:46 PM

I use a variety of adhesives depending on what I need to put on the page. Any given layout of mine probably has at least 3 or more different adhesives.

I use my ATG gun, Stampin' Dimensionals (foam dots), glue dots, and the Tombow multi-purpose liquid glue. I also have the Stampin' Up! tape runner (SNAIL) and have been happy with it and use that when I am traveling and don't want to take up the space with my ATG.