Originally Posted by PghPat
Originally Posted by DJ
Originally Posted by oldmountaincrafts
This is a great tutorial. Just one tip! I've been making these for quite some time and instead of using Modge Podge which can get messy and the cardstock and curl, I just iron Heat N Bond to the back of the fabric and then iron it onto the cardstock. It won't burn the cardstock as long you take care to not let the iron stay in one place too long. It's really quick and easy! Enjoy!
Thanks! I tried this today and it worked much better. For some reason, I just hadn't thought of fusing it. I should have removed the paper before cutting the fabrics though, because it made it very hard to cut through all the layers. Then I had to remove the paper from each piece. It would have been much easer to remove from the larger piece and then cut.
I'm not sure I understand what you mean about removing the paper. I'm pretty new to all this but I'd love to try the cards. I need to make a card for my granddaughter's b'day next week and she'd just love this. Thanks! Pat
Pat, I don't know if any one has contacted you or noT with regards to 'removing the paper' Here is my reply for what I hope will answer your uncertainty:
Heat and Bond is a'double' adhesive attached to a paper cover. This paper should NEVER BE REMOVED' until after you've ironed it to the surface you wish to use. Then you remove the paper and, in single layer, apply your fabrics, paper, trims or whatever you intend to use for the decor. Once you've decorated the surface to your satisfaction, cover the trims with a Teflon sheet and press with a hot iron, according to the directions on the Heat & Bond pkg. Let the item cool and it will be ready for you to enjoy or give for someone else to enjoy. HOPE THIS HELPS!
BTW...the Teflon Sheet is really a good notion to use when working with and using Heat & Bond or any other adhesive application, excluding regular glue. THIS KEEPS YOUR IRON CLEAN TOO!!! Any adhesive attached to the Teflon Sheet should just peel away when cool.