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Have you considered double sided tape? I used glue on my cardstock and found that it warped the paper...is stardust the same as the stardream paper? Cuz mine was Stardream...but i would not use glue because warped paper is kinda ugly....in my opinion...
oops i meant stardream!! :-) haha i don't know where my mind was at...!
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Daffodil, I used 3M spray adhesive for the stardream on my STDs and programs - worked like a charm, but kind of hard to control. How large is the area you need to stick?
thanks magnolia and bluebear! it's not too big of an area...basically, we are folding over the edges of a piece of stardream to create the pocketfold part. But I may consider the spray adhesive for the body of the invite!
does anyone know if there is a glue for smaller areas that works well, that won't warp the paper?
i might go for the double sided tape, but trimming that to fit might be super time consuming...
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Somebody else mentioned Tombo and it totally works! I used Tombo permanent adhesive to put my invitations together. You can't pull it apart without ruining the paper, so it is definitely good!
I bought my stardream paper at XpedX. It's an actual store (of lots of paper goods for office) and I just happened to have one down the street from me. They charge ~$20 for a pack of 100 sheets of 8.5x11 paper. Buying the paper online for me would have only saved me a $1 after shipping. Here's a link to their locations: http://www.xpedxstores.com/StoreLocations.aspx. AND they'll order for you (for pickup the following day) if they run out of something.
Hope that helps! Goodluck w/ your pocketfolders.
ooh thanks graciette! where can i buy tombo?
harugirlie, i got my stardream paper at bluedotpapershop.com. you can also buy it at paperandmore.com. look for "metallic paper"
I bought them at Michael's and they do get a bit pricey! I didn't realize how many I needed =( I probably went through about 10 of them for my 80 invitations (Invitation, 3 inerts, and the flat bow ribbon), so be prepared for the cost! If I wasn't in such a rush, I would probably have bought them from eBay: http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=tombo+permanent&category0=. Looks like some of the sellers will combine shipping if you buy a bunch of them.
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awesome!!! thanks!
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Hey, lady, if you haven't purchased adhesive yet, I highly recommend the Xyron adhesive roller thing. Super easy to use, and easy to be accurate with your adhesive! I got mine at Michael's, and I would suggest that you pick up refills at the same time--so frustrating to have to run out and get more in the middle of a project.
Here's the link to their site:
http://www.xyron.com/enUS/Products/Adhesive_Runner_3_8_.html
I heart pretty much all things Xyron--all the products I have are so. unbelievably. useful! Good luck!
Hi All-I was reading the question and was going to respond that xpedx Paper & Graphics sells a spray adhesive. I used to work there, and my fiance still does!
Also xpedx sells A-size envelopes in every color. If the don't have them in stock, they can pull them from another store OR have them made for you for very cheap!!!! Just a suggestion too, xpedx sells the Stardream line by the sheet at some stores(VERY expensive that way, about .25 a sheet), in 20-50 sheet packs depending on the weight of the paper, OR (this is what I plan on doing), is buying a ream of it, depending on the weight is 250-500 sheets! That way I can afford to mess up, and it brings the cost down. Depending on your colors too, they clearance out a lot of products, and don't be afraid to ask for a lower price. None of the prices are "set in stone".
They do carry a ton of stuff too, if they don't have it in stock, they can get it in a day or 2. I plan on buying all my invitations, envelopes, response cards, table cards (pre-perfed, sooo easy), pretty much everything there. Also, they deal with a lot of printers, so I plan on getting one of the local ma & pop shops to print mine for me!
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the spray adhesive is great when doing layers of stuff. you can just put the papers upside down and spray a layer, then affix them to the next layer. but if you need precision for your pockets, i'd suggest a strong double stick tape actually. i used 3M double stick tape gun that made the job so much faster: http://search.ebay.com/3M-SCOTCH-ATG-Tape-Dispenser-Gun_W0QQ_trksidZm37QQdfspZ1QQfromZR40QQssPageNameZRC0021?_trksid=p1638.m120
good luck!
i always always always use incredi-tape...it's hands down the best adhesive out there. i design and assemble wedding invites for my business and i don't use anything else. they have it at paper-source, but not online. if you can go to a store and ask for it, they should have it around. i buy it wholesale and don't know how much it is exactly but i think it's a bit pricey, but i would rather pay a little more to have something stay and look nice than falling apart.
just a side note: i've had a bride ask me to make the pocketfolds (envelopement-style) b/c it might be cheaper to just buy the paper than to buy the actual envelopement...but just a warning that it's a huge task. be very patient and have plenty of extra paper. make mock ups! if you need any advice on making them, let me know and i'll do my best!
My paper store had a diecut to create the 'envelopment'. Then you just added the RED CONTAINER Tombo double-sided tape, folded along the diecut line to create the pocket and voila! My friends and I completed 36 invites in about 20 minutes. The BLUE Tombo is perfect for attaching the invite insert. I used the Stardream Bronze cover weight and they look fantastic. Best of luck!
I don't know if anyone's recommended duckies adhesives, but they work wonder! The best investment I made was purchasing the adhesives for my invites and save-the-date (which was stardream paper). They are cheapest at Joanns (they're normally on sales, but if they aren't, you can use their 40% off! I bought the 4 packs).
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I didn't realized paper was also asked, I bought all my paper at Kelly's Paper and it is by far the most convience place to buy (i have one a few blocks away). They have "samples" out for you to have to do mocks and a great return policy (so long as the package is not opened)! I had to change paper 5 separate times and they were happy to do so everytime! They also walk around with you to help you determine the appropriate paper types/colors for what you need (like whether it is appropriate for at home printing and what not). They essentially saved me a great deal by suggesting the right paper thus saving me money on postage (using lighter materials). I really liked going there and getting the samples. My experience was great, I hope you guys get the same. =)
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hey yall,
what is the best adhesive for stardust paper? i'm making my own "envelopment" b/c none of the ones out there come in the color i like. some folding is required for the pocket, and given how thick the paper is, i am afraid that regular glue would not be able to hold the cardstock in place when it tries to unfold.
any suggestions from our crafty hive?
thanks!
daffodil
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