The Basics of Stampin’ Up! Adhesives

My top pick among Stampin’ Up! adhesives is Stampin’ Seal. It’s a double-sided permanent adhesive conveniently housed in a refillable dispenser. You don’t need much and it has an instant bond that really holds. Each cartridge generously contains 16.4 acid-free yards of super sticky tape.

Here’s a pro tip: when applying the adhesive, ensure it breaks off at the tip of the roller by doing a slight roll-over or flick at the end. Keeping the dispenser clean is key to preventing new adhesive from sticking to the case. Make the most of Stampin’ Seal for a seamless and clean crafting experience!

Stampin’ Seal +, much like its counterpart Stampin’ Seal, is a double-sided permanent adhesive housed in a refillable dispenser. However, it has an even stronger hold, making it an ideal choice for heavier layers and 3D projects. Each cartridge generously provides 16.4 yards of ultra-super sticky tape.

Perfect for scrapbooking projects, it’s acid-free, ensuring its safety.

Multipurpose Liquid Glue is a versatile adhesive with dual functionality. Offering a robust and flexible hold, this adhesive serves a dual purpose. Use it wet for a permanent stick, or let it dry to make it repositionable. The added benefit is its easy cleanup.

I frequently turn to liquid glue when working with layers or objects that I need to adjust and precisely position. It’s my go-to for achieving that perfect placement in my projects.

Tear & Tape is my go-to for securing heavier elements and crafting sturdy 3D projects. It’s a reliable choice for boxes, bags, and interactive cards, ensuring your creations stay firmly together.

Tear & Tape Adhesive is easy to use, it can be torn to the perfect size for your project. Simply adhere it to your project and tear off the desired length, remove the backing sheet, and it holds securely.

Mini Glue Dots are double-sided adhesive dots for permanently bonding tiny items like buttons, charms, fibers, intricate die cuts, jewelry, ribbons, and sequins.  When making shaker cards, Mini Glue Dots are a secure way to attach the acetate window to the card base, ensuring a strong seal for confetti or sequins. I often reach for Mini Glue Dots when constructing paper flowers and assembling intricate paper piecing projects. Each roll contains 300 3/16″ glue dots. I find it easiest to bring my item to the roll to pick up the glue dot.

Stampin’ Dimensionals are an acid-free double-sided foam dot. They are a popular way to bring depth and dimension to your creations, making them stand out from the page. Each package comes with 300 (3/8″) pieces.

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals are great for smaller items. Each package comes with 720 (1/4″ ) pieces.

Black Stampin’ Dimensionals work great with darker-colored projects. Each combo package contains 200 regular-size Stampin’ Dimensionals and 480 Mini Stampin’ Dimensonals.

Foam Adhesive Strips are a great way to add dimension, similar to Stampin’ Dimensionals in that they are a double-sided foam adhesive. They are great for elevating layers for shaker cards. These strips can easily be cut to fit and are flexible enough to bend around curves. Each acid-free Foam Adhesive Strip is 1/8″ x 9″, for a total of 10 yards of adhesive!

Note: Stampin’ Dimensionals and Foam Adhesive Strips are not the same height. Use one or the other, don’t combine them.

Foam Adhesive Sheets can be easily customized into desired shapes and sizes, offering versatility for a range of crafting projects. Elevate your die cuts or craft captivating shaker cards with this Stampin’ Up! adhesive featuring double-sided adhesion, guaranteeing a robust bond between layers and embellishments. Experience a hassle-free application with the added convenience of peel-and-stick backing on these sheets. You can apply this to your cardstock or DSP before die-cutting for the perfect fit.

Have you ever had issues adhering intricate die cuts to your project without making a mess? Adhesive Sheets are the answer! The Adhesive Sheets are one of my favorite Stampin’ Up! adhesives! I use this double-sided adhesive on my cardstock or Designer Series Paper before die-cutting making them ready for effortless and mess-free application. Simply peel off the backing to reveal the adhesive and apply it to your project like a sticker.

Honestly, the Fine-Tip Glue Pen is the Stampin’ Up! Adhesive I use the least. But, it does have its purpose.

The Fine-tip Glue Pen has a fine tip for precise application of tiny items and intricate die cuts. I will occasionally just make a puddle of this glue on my project (such as the center of a flower) for a “crystal effects” type look.

Heat and Stick Powder has many fun uses and is activated by heat, requiring the heat tool. To use this versatile Stampin’ Up! adhesive, stamp in Versamark ink, sprinkle on the powder, tap off excess, and melt it with a heat tool. The result is a sticky surface ready for creative enhancements.

For a sparkling touch, quickly add fine glitter or Stampin’ Up! Gilded Leafing to the melted adhesive for a luminous effect.

Experiment further by using Heat and Stick Powder to adhere flocking or microbeads creating texture and dimension.

For an elegant touch, press foil onto the sticky surface, resulting in a beautiful foiled effect.

Stampin’ Up! Cling Adhesive is an expertly crafted adhesive sheet developed by Stampin’ Up! with the specific purpose of transforming conventional wood-mount rubber stamps into convenient cling-mount stamps. Additionally, this adhesive can be applied to the back of our clear-mount stamps, which adhere by static cling, providing the same sticky functionality as our cling-mount stamps.

This versatile tool from Stampin’ Up! proves invaluable for stampers aiming to optimize their stamp collection. It facilitates the adaptation of both traditional wood-mount and clear-mount stamps to the user-friendly cling-mount system. Each package of Stampin’ Up! Cling Adhesive contains 168 strips, each measuring 3/4″ x 1-3/4″, offering a practical and efficient solution for stamp enthusiasts.