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!