For some scrapbookers, stickers are the most exciting part of the hobby. Stickers can really liven up a page or draw attention to important memories found on the page. They’re also really easy to apply, since they already have adhesive on them. In this article, we’ll take a look at some habits and tools that successful scrapbookers use to maximize the impact of stickers.
First off, I recommend getting a sticker lot. Choose a lot which is made up of one brand or multiple brands. You can find out which brands you like and what genres you want more of this way. You can also boost the number of options you have when designing a page and give you more creative ideas for design layouts.
Any serious scrapbooker will find after a bit of time that they need a sticker binder or two. A sticker binder is the ideal way to store, organize, and display all the stickers that you have at your disposal to use. You can get a designated sticker binder, such as the one sold by the scrapbooking company Crop In Style, or by a large binder and load it with transparent inserts which you can fill with stickers and sticker sheets.
With stickers, it’s important to have the proper tools. You will need a good pair of tweezers to pick up small stickers from their adhesive backing. Scissors with nonstick blades will come in handy because they won’t pick up the adhesive from the sticker. If you ever change your mind and want to remove a sticker, you’ll need a few products. First, you’ll need a scraper tool to get under and remove the sticker from its place. Then, especially if you’re not using page protectors on your scrapbook page, you’ll need to use Un-du (or similar) adhesive remover so that dust and dirt does not collect on the leftover adhesive.
With these tips, you and your stickers will be well on your way to becoming a power scrapbooker.
