[b]what can i use [b]instead double sided sticky tape to

stitched up · Post by **stitched up** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:44 am

stick my cross stitch to card?????????

Carebear1975 · Post by **Carebear1975** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:54 am

I actually use the sticky clear plastic covering that you use to cover books or things like business cards, as it also keeps the X Stitching clean and you can wipe it down. Got to be careful that you don't get bubbles in it though and do it slowly.

Robzeebobs · Post by **Robzeebobs** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:54 am

try craft glue - its white and it dries clear. But you might want to check that it is acid free. Ive used it before, but not sure about long term effect.

wendywombat · Post by **wendywombat** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:19 am

I have used some thing called Very Sticky Glue is available at ...
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/product.aspx/ ... sives!6437

Its as the name suggests!

mags · Post by **mags** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:35 am

Some time ago I did an experiment.
Double sided tape - can see it yellowing throught the material.
Pritstick looks ok.

mags

raelou · Post by **raelou** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 1:11 pm

I use Prittstick,usually works for me

lynne.walker01 · Post by **lynne.walker01** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 1:14 pm

Yes i have used Pritt stick as well and it does not seem to yellow...

mags · Post by **mags** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 1:19 pm

Talking about glues - has anyone covered a box or tin - what glue do you use - I don't think prit stick would be strong enough. Has anyone used pva? or does that go yellow with age?

I'm not sure when I'll get round to it but I would love to cover a tin or box.

mags

raelou · Post by **raelou** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 1:22 pm

I have never done that,not been brave enough

ConnieO · Post by **ConnieO** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 6:22 pm

You could try some of the scrapbooking tape rollers. Works like double sided tape, but as it's archival quality, guaranteed acid free. Also sticks really solid if you get the permanent rather than the repositionable ones.

whiskers12 · Post by **whiskers12** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:45 am

My suggestion would be to try those double-sided taped photo dots....they're small and shouldn't show through the stitching.

coffee_freak · Post by **coffee_freak** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:59 am

i use the dots..they are acid free and in the scrapbooking isle!
i love using them!

stitched up · Post by **stitched up** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:01 pm

WOW!!!!!! thankyou for all of your suggestions. i have got lots of pritt sticks and i suppose the kids wont mind if i use them

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i'll definatley give it a go.

barbarah · Post by **barbarah** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:08 pm

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barbarah · Post by **barbarah** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:09 pm

I have got some double side tape which is acid free, and I use it for cards with cross stitch, card making and scrapbooking.