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Post by boymom5 on Mar 12, 2020 4:52:12 GMT
Does a ton use this to back smaller items that are difficult to apply adhesive to? Thinking of grabbing one for her I have smaller things I cut or make.
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Post by ComplicatedLady on Mar 12, 2020 5:20:29 GMT
I love my little X sticker maker.
I use it quite a bit for oddly shaped items or items too thin to use glue or sticky tabs.
I found refills on amazon and I should be good for a while—which is good because I don’t want to run out anytime soon.
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Post by pancakes on Mar 12, 2020 6:42:02 GMT
I have the X and also the larger one that fits I think up to 5”.
I think it’s a great tool, and if you try to conserve how much sticker paper you use (like feeding items consecutively instead of pulling the paper and cutting in between), you can get even more use out of it.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Mar 12, 2020 9:02:34 GMT
Very handy for small items. Worth the purchase. I don’t use it a lot, but when I need it it’s the perfect solution.
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Post by Restless Spirit on Mar 12, 2020 11:35:17 GMT
I have several sizes. Every time I use one, I think why don’t I use this more often. Love my Xyrons.
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Post by refugeepea on Mar 12, 2020 11:39:10 GMT
I have the Xyron X and have used it for several years. I save it for the tiny little pieces. I get my refills on Amazon.
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Post by mich5481 on Mar 12, 2020 11:42:54 GMT
I love my Xyron X. I learned at a crop at a local LSS years ago how to hold the refill so I don't even need to use the machine, which saves a ton of the tape, as I don't waste as much feeding through the actual "X".
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Post by Linda on Mar 12, 2020 12:43:20 GMT
I have the X and love it
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Post by basketdiva on Mar 12, 2020 13:50:06 GMT
I love my Xyron X. I learned at a crop at a local LSS years ago how to hold the refill so I don't even need to use the machine, which saves a ton of the tape, as I don't waste as much feeding through the actual "X". Details please!
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Post by scrappyem on Mar 12, 2020 15:18:15 GMT
I love my Xyron X. I learned at a crop at a local LSS years ago how to hold the refill so I don't even need to use the machine, which saves a ton of the tape, as I don't waste as much feeding through the actual "X". That's a fantastic idea. Thanks! |
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Post by mich5481 on Mar 12, 2020 16:01:53 GMT
I love my Xyron X. I learned at a crop at a local LSS years ago how to hold the refill so I don't even need to use the machine, which saves a ton of the tape, as I don't waste as much feeding through the actual "X". Details please!
Basically hold the refill in your non dominant hand, with your thumb and forefinger pinching the center of the refill. Use your dominant hand to start the item through the refill and then start pulling on the tape on the exit side of the refill. I'd take pictures to show you, but I am out of town at the moment. |
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Post by workingclassdog on Mar 12, 2020 16:18:40 GMT
I love my little X.. and I also wonder why I don't use it more often (well other than because I am cheap and hate to buy refills)
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Post by boymom5 on Mar 12, 2020 17:35:43 GMT
Ok! I grabbed it off of amazon since it was around $15 which seemed like a good deal! Seems like the replacement cartridges are the expensive part. Any places to buy in bulk for less. The one I saw on amazon was $13!
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Post by don on Mar 12, 2020 18:08:05 GMT
I do not have a bad memory, I do have an excellent Forgetter.
I have 3 X's. They are on a peg board shelf right behind me. Whenever I could use one, my Forgetter kicks in; I pour out a glob of glue, grab a toothpick, laboriously apply the glue to a very dainty bit of material, then with much difficulty attempt to attach the piece to my project. Usually I find the 3rd time is a charm.
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Post by refugeepea on Mar 12, 2020 22:14:23 GMT
Ok! I grabbed it off of amazon since it was around $15 which seemed like a good deal! Seems like the replacement cartridges are the expensive part. Any places to buy in bulk for less. The one I saw on amazon was $13! Amazon can be SO frustrating! The prices constantly change! I ordered a four pack in September for under $14.00. Now they are selling it at $38.00! I'll have to see if Hobby Lobby might be selling refills. I think Michaels stopped. |
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Post by boymom5 on Mar 12, 2020 22:32:38 GMT
Ok! I grabbed it off of amazon since it was around $15 which seemed like a good deal! Seems like the replacement cartridges are the expensive part. Any places to buy in bulk for less. The one I saw on amazon was $13! Amazon can be SO frustrating! The prices constantly change! I ordered a four pack in September for under $14.00. Now they are selling it at $38.00! I'll have to see if Hobby Lobby might be selling refills. I think Michaels stopped. Good to know that they can be less expensive. I’ll need to check out the packs and use camel camel camel and stick up when I need some. Amazon is so frustrating! I tend to order my photo paper in bulk when my finally goes down! |
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Post by lisacharlotte on Mar 12, 2020 22:38:03 GMT
Ok! I grabbed it off of amazon since it was around $15 which seemed like a good deal! Seems like the replacement cartridges are the expensive part. Any places to buy in bulk for less. The one I saw on amazon was $13! Amazon can be SO frustrating! The prices constantly change! I ordered a four pack in September for under $14.00. Now they are selling it at $38.00! I'll have to see if Hobby Lobby might be selling refills. I think Michaels stopped. Clear your browsing history. |
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Post by patin on Mar 13, 2020 2:26:00 GMT
I've also bought refills on HSN during their craft days ( which seem to be monthly now.)
Xyron often has Beth Kingston demo for them & I think she is so cute & spunky.
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Post by FurryP on Mar 13, 2020 2:51:27 GMT
The X is more fun to use, but I use both of the thinner widths of the red tape to stick down smaller items that need good adhesion. Stick it on, peel off the tape, slap it down, and done!
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Post by cmpeter on Mar 13, 2020 3:53:47 GMT
Love the little X! Look at scrapbookpal.com for refills. I often find she has the best prices.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2020 6:00:21 GMT
WalMart.com has refills at a fair price. I just took a peek and filtered it to be just WalMart and not the resellers. I hope that helps.
I love mine too. I have the X & 5. I use my X the most. It is great for delicate ribbon, glitter, delicate papers. I don't use mine often. I am always relieved to have it on hand when I do need to glue something that most other adhesives can't handle.
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 13, 2020 11:48:51 GMT
Tip for you...run an embossing tool around all the edge of your die cut before you peel off the backing. This will eliminate most of the glue blobs.
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Post by hutchfan on Mar 13, 2020 15:05:05 GMT
Years ago I was lucky enough to snag up the Christmas Xyron Sticker Maker at Michael's I love mine use it all the time. I also bought the Pink Ribbon one for Breast Cancer that Teresa Collins designed.
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Post by Linda on Mar 13, 2020 15:38:36 GMT
I buy refills at HL with the coupon
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Post by hockeyfan06 on Mar 13, 2020 15:51:00 GMT
I love the Xyron X. Use it all the time. I'll have to try the trick of using it without the machine.
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Post by hmp on Mar 13, 2020 16:06:39 GMT
I love my x. I think you will too. It’s perfect for those small things.
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Post by hop2 on Mar 14, 2020 1:12:48 GMT
Ok! I grabbed it off of amazon since it was around $15 which seemed like a good deal! Seems like the replacement cartridges are the expensive part. Any places to buy in bulk for less. The one I saw on amazon was $13! Amazon can be SO frustrating! The prices constantly change! I ordered a four pack in September for under $14.00. Now they are selling it at $38.00! I'll have to see if Hobby Lobby might be selling refills. I think Michaels stopped. The X? I bought 5 last year buy online pick up at the store they had a %40 my cart at the time. However, I’m not entirely as fond of them as I used to be. I’m convince that xyron changed their formula while I was away from scrapping. I’ve had a couple of occasions where the adhesive stayed on the wax paper rather than my item. My newest refill seems to be doing better though ETA they still have them and there is a %20 off entire online basket right now |
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Post by hop2 on Mar 14, 2020 1:16:51 GMT
Ok! I grabbed it off of amazon since it was around $15 which seemed like a good deal! Seems like the replacement cartridges are the expensive part. Any places to buy in bulk for less. The one I saw on amazon was $13! Amazon can be SO frustrating! The prices constantly change! I ordered a four pack in September for under $14.00. Now they are selling it at $38.00! I'll have to see if Hobby Lobby might be selling refills. I think Michaels stopped. rhey did that with my sprocket paper. Guess what, I’m stubborn I won’t buy it. Lol The dumb bells asked me for a review and I reviewed it honestly - the refill are fine, work great in my sprocket but not worth the price since it jumped $10 - don’t ask me my opinion if you don’t want it. The price came down a bit but still not enough Then I searched until I found it elsewhere for the price I’d bought it at before & got 9 months worth |
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Post by wendifful on Mar 14, 2020 3:34:29 GMT
I'll be the lone woman out and say that I don't like the Xyron sticker maker. I'm glad it works for others, but I always get frustrated by the glue that hangs off the edges. I've watched people do it on YouTube, I've used a stylus around the edges of the item so that the glue separates...but it just doesn't work well for me and it takes waaaaay too long. It's a skill I just don't have. I'd much rather use double-sided adhesive sheets before die cutting or even use small dots of liquid glue.
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Post by hop2 on Mar 14, 2020 13:34:13 GMT
I'll be the lone woman out and say that I don't like the Xyron sticker maker. I'm glad it works for others, but I always get frustrated by the glue that hangs off the edges. I've watched people do it on YouTube, I've used a stylus around the edges of the item so that the glue separates...but it just doesn't work well for me and it takes waaaaay too long. It's a skill I just don't have. I'd much rather use double-sided adhesive sheets before die cutting or even use small dots of liquid glue. m This is what I was talking about when I said I felt the formula changed. I used xyron all the time the last time I scrapped I have 2 sizes of machines. But when I came back to scrapping the new refills seemed to give me MUCH more trouble. I certainly can’t put a diecut word thru like I used to. No matter how much I go around it with a stylus large portions of the word do not have adhesive on it as it stayed on the wax paper or cane off on the plastic. The parts of the word that does have adhesive has blobs. Only mostly solid shapes work well. I bought 5 refills, I’ll use those upon solid die cuts, but my older stuff ( which I’m almost out of ) works 100 percent better . |
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