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Expect to see many more dotted Stickles backgrounds from me in the future!
11/10/11
Another Use for Foam Dots
When I make cards, I frequently use foam dots (affiliate link) to pop up an element on the card. Here's one of many sheets of dots that live in my adhesives basket.
Years ago, I used to throw out the sheet when I used up all the dots. Then I realized I should save the unused parts to cut apart to make pop-up strips for larger items. Now I've discovered another purpose for used-up sheets of foam dots.
They make a perfect template for rows of Stickles! Here's a card I made using that technique. Check out the perfectly even dots of Stickles on the background cardstock.
Expect to see many more dotted Stickles backgrounds from me in the future!
Expect to see many more dotted Stickles backgrounds from me in the future!
Cindy deRosier has a masters in Education and taught 4th and 5th grade for 11 years. She uses that experience to blog about crafts and family-friendly educational travel. She spent many years as the Editor of Fun Family Crafts, a website with over 12,000 kid-friendly craft tutorials. Cindy is the co-author of "What Would Jesus Patent?", does freelance writing and designing, loves jigsaw puzzles, is an avid scrapbooker, and has been to all 50 states.
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OMYGOSH!!! That is GENIUS!! I loveeeeeee the card you made using this technique! :):):):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteThat turned out so cute.
ReplyDeleteNot only do I love this idea I also LOVE the card you used doing your idea!!! I wish I had half your creative talent.
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How fun! Love your polka dotted card! :)
ReplyDeleteCan`t wait to try this.
ReplyDeleteIs it not slightly awkward getting them out the holes? Do u have a technique for it? I just imagine myself getting really frustrated with it... :-P excellent idea! I am going to try this on my next card. Love your creativity!
ReplyDeleteJust lift the foam straight up and let the dots dry!
DeleteI have always used up the waste from foam dots, but never thought of the idea to use the dots for stickles. Thank you for the tip, I shall be trying that.
DeleteThis would make it ssooo much easier when working with young people on these projects. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI saw this today and I’m cringing at the lost opportunities! Thank you for the tip❤️
ReplyDeleteMe too!
DeleteI like your card. Are you just using the foam dots as a guide for where to squirt the glitter glue?
ReplyDeleteYes, that's exactly it!
DeleteNoice! Thanks!
DeleteI use the waste from the dots but fab idea to use for stickles!
ReplyDeleteVery very clever! thank you for sharing your idea and talent.
ReplyDeleteTks for sharing this amazingly simple idea would never have thought it out on my own
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea. Never would have thought of doing that. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat are you using under the foam? Wax paper, parchment paper, silicone craft mat?
ReplyDeleteI put the foam directly on top of the card base, scrapbook page, etc. that I want the dots on.
DeleteGreat idea, I will happily and gratefully lift and use it. Thank you clever person😊!
ReplyDeleteI am wondering if you could poke holes in a Styrofoam plate and fill with glue glitter if you didn't have foam dots sheet
ReplyDeleteGive it a try and let us know!
DeleteI think that’s a brilliant idea. Hope you don’t mind me copying. Here’s a tip for you too - I put baking paper under my finished mounting dots sheets, then squirt in my glitter glue till the base is covered then gently lift off. Wait till dry and you have home made glittery decorations. Spot your card with glue and stick on where needed. Sorry but trying to add a photo but it’s not working.
ReplyDeleteThat's also a great idea! Thank you for sharing!
DeleteFantastic idea!
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