Each card is two gifts in one, with the original painting and mat, attached to the quality blank greeting card. In order to attach all these papers, I use a glue stick.
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I ran out of my usual brand, and purchased another popular name brand that stated it was a permanent bond, which I wanted. I spent an entire day carefully gluing my mat to the watercolor paper, and then the painting and mat to the blank greeting card, only to find out the next day, it didn't bond.
I was faced with doing this all over again. I checked my supply of cards I had already made and they were totally bonded. So, I knew it was the choice of glue stick I made.
So hands down, by far, the best glue stick for paper, collage, and photos?
UHU GLUE STICK!!!
It is acid free so it won't harm your photos, making it perfect for scrap booking and album creation, but it is also wonderful for collages and any other paper craft.
I had to totally redo 50 cards with the UHU glue stick and today as I check them all again, they are totally bonded.
I like using a glue stick for paper crafts, I find you don't get oozing issues, or leaks onto the paper. You can glue thin bits of paper without fears of the glue showing thru years later.
I highly recommend, that if you are doing any paper crafts, that you invest in a box or packages of this wonderful glue stick.
It is non toxic, goes on clear and washable off your hands and any surfaces.
It is basically a roll on glue, that rolls back down with a good lid, and I find I have way more control over where it goes compared to liquid glues. Perfect if you have a lot of paper to glue on.
My cards are still holding together nicely and I have them for sale in my store:
home made cards by Diane
In this All occasion section of my store, the idea is that this is 2 gifts in one. An original matted watercolor painting (5 x 7 inches) attached to a quality blank 5 x 7 inch greeting card. So that you can send your greeting and they can then frame the painting as a gift from you or display it like a card as it stands up!
The Perfect Glue for Paper - UHU Glue Stick
I use this glue for my cards to glue the painting to the back of the mat and then the mat to the card. I lost a lot of time using a different brand that promised the same results. For about 5 minutes it looked like it would hold, but the next day they were coming apart.
My UHU stuck Cards Never Came Apart
I have happy customers, who have received the card/painting in good condition, have mailed it to a loved one, and they have since framed it still intact.
I speak highly of this product!! Plus the price is right. Purchasing it online in bulk works for me.
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So, as one crafter/artist to another, don't waste your time with the wrong product! Get the best price you can (usually in bulk) and not only save money, but save all your hard work!
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