craftymom101
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Post by craftymom101 on Mar 17, 2019 22:39:30 GMT
I ordered the new Heidi Swapp Color Fresh sticker book last week from Amazon and I had a chance to look through it today. Most of the pages are clear stickers! I am so bummed. Only 11 of the 30 pages the stickers are on white cardstock and the other 19 pages are clear stickers. I also opened up the new Maggie Holmes Sunny Days sticker book... 8 pages of clear stickers. Darn it!
I have a hard time using clear stickers and much prefer stickers on white cardstock. I should have double-checked before purchasing but I'm disappointed. Are clear stickers now more popular than sticker-stock stickers?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2019 22:51:50 GMT
I usually back my clear stickers on cardstock that coordinates w/the sticker colors and/or the page colors. That might help here.
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Post by craftymom101 on Mar 17, 2019 22:59:13 GMT
I usually back my clear stickers on cardstock that coordinates w/the sticker colors and/or the page colors. That might help here. That's a great idea. I love the designs in both sticker books and I want to use them, but I know I won't if they are clear. Backing them with white cardstock my solve the problem. Thanks! |
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Post by kitbop on Mar 17, 2019 23:00:03 GMT
I back my clear stickers on white cardstock. I don't know why we're seeing a resurgence of them...never been a favourite of mine!
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Post by myboysnme on Mar 17, 2019 23:05:50 GMT
I generally prefer clear stickers. I have been lamenting the return of stickers with those white borders. Sounds like Heidi mixed it up in this pack you are referring to.
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Post by artisticscrapper on Mar 17, 2019 23:53:20 GMT
I like clear stickers except when they are the same color as the background and won’t show up. I just put them on cardstock usually with a slight border to make them pop a little. Sometimes I’ll cut out a die in an oval or circle shape to change it up a bit.
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Post by kelly8875 on Mar 18, 2019 1:01:57 GMT
I much prefer clear stickers over anything! That way it always coordinates with my project.
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Post by craftymom101 on Mar 18, 2019 1:27:21 GMT
I guess I'm in the minority! I just wish the descriptions were clearer so I know what I'm purchasing.
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Post by infochick on Mar 18, 2019 1:41:09 GMT
I’m with you. I find clear stickers so hard to use, especially since I use a lot of pattern paper. It always looks messy to me. I also don’t like the stickers with the white borders though...I prefer when they are made of card stock and cut flush with the image. I’m picky!
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Mar 18, 2019 1:49:11 GMT
I prefer clear stickers. I use them on cardstock or patterned paper.
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Post by pancakes on Mar 18, 2019 3:25:38 GMT
I hate clear stickers. I’m with you!
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Post by anniefb on Mar 18, 2019 5:52:26 GMT
I don’t mind clear stickers but like the idea of backing them with white or coloured card stock as well.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Mar 18, 2019 10:19:11 GMT
Clear stickers bother me because they almost always necessitate a second step of adding a background to be able to see/read them easily.
With stickers I just want to be able to peel & stick. I'm lazy.
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Post by Sassenach on Mar 18, 2019 10:39:34 GMT
I hate clear stickers, too. I don't like having to put them on white card stock and then having to cut them out. Nope!!
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Post by myboysnme on Mar 18, 2019 11:33:07 GMT
I have been putting clear stickers actually ON my photos for awhile now, especially a word clear sticker. Sometimes it is half on the photo and half not. Back in the day I never would have, but with the ability to reprint so easily I am less concerned with photo integrity.
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Post by christinec68 on Mar 18, 2019 11:43:41 GMT
I'm not a big fan. I use a lot of patterned backgrounds and like to layer a bit and I cant do that with clear stickers. Plus. I dont really want to go to the trouble of fussy cutting them on white cardstock to make them more functional.
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 18, 2019 12:53:46 GMT
I'm in the hate them camp, too.
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Post by Restless Spirit on Mar 18, 2019 14:35:25 GMT
As primarily a card maker, I love clear stickers. I’m glad someone mentioned backing stickers with card stock. I struggle to use the stickers with white trim. I’ll think I’ll experiment with trimming off the white edges and try “matting” the sticker with a complimentary color. That might work better for me.
I love how we all like different things, yet share and learn from others experiences and ideas!
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Post by gmcwife1 on Mar 18, 2019 17:11:03 GMT
I love all these ideas on how to use clear stickers!!
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Mar 18, 2019 22:13:45 GMT
I did not pick up the more circulated Amy Tan sticker book because it is all clear.
HATE clear stickers. Makes them more trouble than they are worth to use.
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Post by thracian on Mar 18, 2019 22:35:45 GMT
Amen, sister! I find them very frustrating. I did use up a bunch recently but that was only because I put them on a white cardstock background. Guess I need to do a bunch more layouts like that.
I know I can put them on white cardstock and then cut them out but the extra step is frustrating. I don't wanna. LOL.
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Post by auroraborealis on Mar 19, 2019 17:07:49 GMT
I guess I'm in the minority! I just wish the descriptions were clearer so I know what I'm purchasing. I'm also not a fan, and agree about the descriptions! |
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Post by cmpeter on Mar 19, 2019 17:55:43 GMT
I’m not a fan of clear stickers or ones with a White boarder. Give me boarderless please.
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Post by thracian on Mar 19, 2019 22:37:25 GMT
I’m not a fan of clear stickers or ones with a White boarder. Give me boarderless please. This is my preference too, though I have gotten used to white borders. |
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Post by marg on Mar 20, 2019 19:39:27 GMT
I just ordered this sticker book today - I didn't realize so many stickers were clear. I'll back them with white cardstock, I guess.
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Post by chaosisapony on Mar 21, 2019 2:36:41 GMT
I don't care much for clear stickers. They don't show up very well so then I have to back them and cut them out and then add adhesive... all of those steps negate why I bought stickers!
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Post by refugeepea on Mar 21, 2019 22:05:04 GMT
I love clear stickers!
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Post by 950nancy on Mar 21, 2019 22:13:20 GMT
I like having options, so having a clear sticker makes it more usable for me.
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Post by sean&marysmommy on Mar 22, 2019 0:53:41 GMT
I love clear stickers and, even better, stickers made out of washi paper, because they are so nice and thin. I can't stand the thickness of cardstock stickers.
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