Two types of adhesives are best used with die cuts: Xyron adhesive machines and EZ Runners.
Xyron’s 510, 850, 900 or 1200 series of wide format adhesive machines makes attaching die cut letters to any surface. There are two methods to do this.
• You can run the cardstock or paper you are about to die cut through the Xyron machine before cutting it.
• You can place the letters through the machine and they come out with the perfect amount of adhesive on them.
With both of these methods, there is no need to cut or cover additional space. And even better: no sticky fingers!
Another option is the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner. It is a perfect tool for small die cuts and safe to use for all of your scrapbook needs. The 28 feet of permanent tape adhesive is pre-cut in 1/16” strips. These little strips allow you to apply your adhesive in circles or pin point your application on tiny die cut letters! You can buy the E-Z Runner on its own or in the E-Z Dispenser set with its siblings, the E-Z Squares and E-Z Vellum Runner. The E-Z Runner is available in most scrapbook and craft stores. And, because of its size, it can travel with you to crops!
Take time to smell the flowers using small die cuts, cardstock, and patterned paper all attached with various adhesives from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. All of the paper and die cuts are attached using the E-Z Runner and the photo is matted and attached using Photo Tape and Photo Corners from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. The tricky part of completing this layout is attaching the letters properly. Using the little strips of the E-Z Runner gives you the freedom to place adhesive where you want it to go with precision. Each letter in this layout is carefully and quickly die cut and put in place with a simple strip of adhesive.
You don’t have to use messy adhesives that destroy your paper, die cuts, photos, embellishments, and, yes, your hands. Xyron adhesive machines and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L can both work wonders in saving you time and clean up when adhering small die cuts to your scrapbook layouts. The next time you pull out those small die cuts and are trying to figure out how to make them stick, try something new without the mess.
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