Tools of the Trade: Adhesive Removers

I hate to break it to you but none of us are perfect. Well, there are times I think I’m close but then it’s time for that darn reality check.

It happens. While making that over-the-top card or project you got adhesive where you don’t want it. How do you get rid of it so your card doesn’t stick in the envelope?

It’s time to get that adhesive eraser out! This little square of rubber is a crafters best friend. Like many of the smaller tools that a crafter uses I have more than one laying around at any time. This little gem of a tool not only works on double-sided tape, it can also remove a residue made by liquid glue. I know this for a fact….

Then there’s the time that you’re almost done with your card and you manage to put a layer on crooked. How many times has this happened to you? Me? Too many times to count. Now it’s time for the big gun: liquid adhesive remover. There are a couple of brand names like Un-Do or Goo Gone. These are amazing! I like the Un-Do best because it has a little scraper attached to the bottle that you slip between the layers of your project while squirting out the liquid. There’s a bottle of adhesive remover sitting front and center on my desk! This stuff dries quickly too so you don’t have to wait to long to put your project together the right way! Ha!

My one disclaimer is that the liquid adhesive removers won’t get your layers apart if you’ve used liquid glue. They work best with the tape type of adhesives.

You can find adhesive erasers and adhesive removers at most craft stores and if they don’t have it the online store that carries everything has them. Stampin’ Up! used to carry the adhesive erasers but not anymore. Darn!

If you’re like me these items are a must for your craft room! Have a great day! Take care and Happy Stamping!

Tools of the Trade: The Stamparatus

The Stamparatus

If you are a “particular” stamper and like everything lined up perfectly you definitely need a stamp positioning tool.  Back in the day, Stampin’ Up! carried a tool called the Stamp-a-ma-jig which I loved and used often.  It was retired many years ago and now they have a new fantastic stamp positioning tool called the Stamparatus.  There are many tools similar to the Stamparatus but I love this one.  It is an amazing tool and comes in so handy, especially of you’re making multiples of the same project.

Here’s how Stampin’ Up! describes the Stamparatus:  “The Stamparatus stamp positioning tool helps you stamp perfect, crisp impressions every time.  You can easily align stamp images, including Two-step Stampin’ Stamps; get complete ink coverage even on large stamps; and stamp multiples of the same project without using multiple blocks.”

This tool is a must for every craft room.  The Stamparatus was created by stampers for stampers, so it has all the features you want.

* Compatible with red rubber cling and photopolymer stamps

* 2 magnets to hold the paper in place

* Rulers on 2 sides for quick measuring

* 2 open sides so you can use larger paper

* Multiple hinges for more placement options

* 2 reversible plates for 4 sides to work with

* 1 foam mat for use with photopolymer stamps

* 1 base with grid

* Magnet storage areas built in underneath the base

Craft & Carry Stamparatus Bag

The Stamparatus measures 8” x 8” x 7/8” so it’s a small but mighty tool.  It doesn’t take up a lot of room and is easy to transport.  Did you know that in Stampin’ Up!’s current Annual Catalog you can purchase the Craft & Carry Stamparatus Bag which is perfect for storing and transporting the tool.  If you think this bag is a must-have for you then you need to purchase it today because it will be gone after May 3rd, 2021. Guess what? This bag is now only $11.60 while supplies last!

This post has given you a basic overview of the fantastic tool.  Over the next few weeks I will be sharing tips on using your Stamparatus. Stay tuned!

Have a great day! Take care and Happy Stamping!