COMPARING DIFFERENT ADHESIVE BRANDS FOR PAPER CRAFTING PROJECTS

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As promised in my previous blog: here are the findings of my little experiment to compare 8 branded adhesives that can be bought in the UK. I bought all of the bottles of PVA/EVA adhesives from Craft Stash UK. I will include the links at the bottom of this blog post. However, I have not been paid by Craft Stash to complete this experiment or recommend any of the brands. I conducted the experiment out of my own interest because I consider glue/adhesive to be an everyday crafting tool and I wanted to compare similar products from different companies.

I currently use Pinflair Bookbinding Glue for most of my card-making and paper-crafting projects so I chose products that would compare to this.

The products I chose to buy and test were: (the text in italic has been taken from the product packaging)

COLLAL BOOKBINDING MULTIPURPOSE GLUE (THIS IS NOT THE CLEAR VERSION) multi-purpose pva. strong glue. transparent when dry – remains flexible. moisture-proof. solvent-free. intended for bookbinding,scrapbooking, binding agent for paints

COSMIC SHIMMER SPECIALIST ACRYLIC GLUE specialist acrylic glue, new extra strength formula, dries clear, extra bonding agents. suitable for glitter, card, paper

CRAFT STASH NON TOXIC MULTI-PURPOSE GLUE general multi purpose glue

HONEY DOO CRAFTS STICKY NON TOXIC WATER BASED GLUE sticky glue ideal for sticking paper, card and embellishments.

PINFLAIR GLUE IT BOOKBINDING GLUE strong paper crafting glue, bonds paper and cardboard and fibrous products quickly. box construction, paper flower making

PINK FROG NEUTRAL PH ADHESIVE reversible EVA adhesive. Neutral PH adhesive, free of plasticisers, reversible with water, suitable for paper, board, framing, collage, crafts, bookbinding

SIZZIX EXPRESS GLUE quick drying, tacky, fine tip nozzle for precise application, dries clear

TONIC CRAFT TACKY GLUE super tacky PVA, extra fine precision tip

ANITA’S TACKY PVA GLUE arts, crafts, dries clear, colourless, precision tip, bonding paper, card, non-washable fabric, wood craft foam

*The prices were based on the online price that I paid either on Craft Stash UK or directly from the company.

I used the same Graphic 45 papers and card stock throughout the testing process and where possible compared like for like.

I was unable to properly compare the Pink Frog Neutral PH Adhesive because the larger bottle meant the product came out rapidly. I will decant the glue to a smaller bottle and test the product fairly. Then update this blog post.

I was unable to properly compare Anita’s Tacky PVA Glue because it was an older product and once opened found to be too thick to compare like for like. Again these findings will be updated at a later date.

The video for this experiment can be found on my YouTube Channel

This table shows my findings. Please remember these are my personal thoughts. I have tried to compare like for like and I have not been paid by any of these brands to promote their products.

pdf-of-glues-adhesives-tableDownload

In conclusion, I believe you get what you pay for. If you are crafting daily, it is worth spending a reasonable amount on adhesive because it does affect the overall finished result. Often these products will last longer because you need to use less.

I will continue to use all of the products in this experiment. This may take several months and I will write a further comparison and conclusion to this blog post.

Listed below are the products I used, The links to Craft Stash are affiliated but this does not mean I recommend them individually. If you choose to buy via these links then I will earn a few pennies on the sales. This supports me in making these free videos and blog posts

Collall Bookbinding Glue 100ml. https://tidd.ly/3YQGO9l

Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue 30ml. https://tidd.ly/3JnziNn

Sizzix Making Essentials Express Glue | 120ml. https://tidd.ly/3n10g5V

Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue in Squeezable Tube | 60ml https://tidd.ly/3mW48Fv

CraftStash PVA Craft Glue 120ml https://tidd.ly/3JKAYSK

Pink Frog Crafts EVA Glue | 225ml. https://tidd.ly/3JlIpyl

These products can be found directly from the companies that sell them.

HoneyDoo Crafts Sticky Glue 120ml https://www.honeydoocrafts.co.uk/ourshop/prod_6858064-Sticky-Glue-120ml.html

Pinflair Glue-It https://www.pinflair.co.uk/adhesives-and-tools/adhesives/glue-it-bookbinding-glue

Tonic Craft Tacky Glue https://www.tonic-studios.co.uk/collections/precision/products/tonic-studios-adhesives-craft-tacky-glue-240ml-pva-glue-4487e

I would be interested to know – how useful you found the video and blog post. Would you like me to review other crafting tools and accessories? Please comment below.

Until next time.

Elisabeth xx

graphic 45 brand ambassador 2022-2023

Hello again

My season as a Brand Ambassador for Graphic 45 has officially begun. They are an international, iconic paper crafting brand and it has a privilege for me to be a part of their team. On a personal level I have lovingly curated their papers for many years and usually save, and then use them for my personal creations. The imagery evokes strong personal memories for me. My Mama was a crafter and passed her passion onto me. My Pa was an architect and my Grandad was an acrylic painter too. Creativity runs through my veins and I love keeping my family legacy alive.

If you have seen my other cards and craft makes over the years then you will see many similarities in the new creations I make. However, there will be far more personal projects using the Graphic 45 products and personal reflection so you may see another side to me. If you are new to my crafting journey then I really hope you like what you see and will enjoy following me and watching me develop throughout the coming months.

I will begin with a classy collection called Couture. I love it because my parents were born in the 1920s and they grew up with the style and colours depicted in these papers and embellishments.

KEEPSAKE TAG BOX

This began life as a simple mdf tag box. I die-cut the dress-makers mannequin and tried a few basque designs before I was happy. The buttons are tiny red sequins. It was then a matter of building up the layers using the Couture ephemera, stickers and papers. The box will hold one of Mama’s thimbles which you can see in the photo.

HANDBAG GIFT BOX AND CAS CARDS

Believe it or not, this handbag began life as Covid packaging. I have previously shown how you can adapt it. The peacock paper is wonderful to work with and so in keeping with the era. This is just one of four clean and simple cards. Graphic 45 works with all crafting genres.

LADIES DAY

This is a 4″x6″ card made for Ladies Day at Royal Ascot. Funnily enough the Tonic stamp is called Ladies Day too. I stamped onto the G45 papers and fussy cut the dress which I then layered onto the main image. I am a big fan of the notecards page in the collection too because they make the perfect instant background.

MATCHING HANDBAG

Every outfit needs a matching handbag and this mini Kensington bag works perfectly with the outfit above.

COUTURE NOTEBOOK

This is a notebook cover which you would pay good money for in a shop. I often buy cheap notebooks and art journals, and decorate the covers so that the beautiful designs inspire me to work on something new. The notecard worked beautifully with the Dienamix Iron Frame Die from Craft Consortium.

DOUBLE CORNER EASEL CARD

This is a larger style card which I made because I wanted to use the notecards. I embellished the middle one with a complimenting sticker and a Sentiment stamp.

FREE TUTORIAL

This is a smaller version of the card above and you can see how to make it in my YouTube video, along with all the cards and projects I have shared today.

You will be able to see another of my makes plus a full video tutorial on the Graphic 45 Blog on Monday 20th June. Let the creative fun begin!

Until next time

Love Elisabeth xx

G45 PRODUCT LIST

https://g45papers.com/product/couture-deluxe-collectors-edition/https://g45papers.com/product/sentiment-stamps/

G45 BLOG

https://g45papers.com/blog/

CATCH OF THE DAY AND A BIG SURPRISE FOR ME !

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A few days ago, I received an email from the team at Graphic45 inviting me to be a Brand Ambassador for their 2022-2023 season! I couldn’t quite believe that my name had been included in the list of talented artists but there it was in black and white. I am thrilled and very humbled to think that my cardmaking skills are worthy of this accolade but I will gladly accept the honour.

Within hours of the email announcement, my Let it Bee video had been viewed two hundred times which for a small channel such as mine is really exciting. New subscribers have joined and new friendships are being formed with the other Brand Ambassadors.

I thank you for following me on my crafting journey thus far and I hope you will carry along the crafting road with me, over the next few months too.

Today, I would like to share a selection of cards that I created, with memories of my Pa. He would be 101 years old in June. Born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England: he returned home from WW2 and studied to become an architect. The Graphic 45 collection “Catch of the Day” would have appealed to him because he loved to be by the sea and the sketch drawings could have been drafted by him. Although, he designed buildings not boats!

Catch of the Day

This pre-made stepper card (from Katy Sue Designs) is perfect for building up a scene. The imagery within the G45 collection is simply stunning and makes it easier to create stylish male cards.

Adventure Awaits

This teepee card is so effective and easier to make than you think. This card will be for my son Ben, who this summer, graduates from university as a Graphic Designer.

Sail the Seas…

This triangular pop-up card would have been perfect for my Pa. The lighthouse scene and the navy blue sketched illustrations would have made him smile.

If you would like to see more of these cards and learn how to make the triangular pop-up card, then watch my latest YouTube video.

Until next time.

Love Elisabeth

LET IT BEE – how to create a pop-up box in 3 sizes plus 1!

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During March, I set up an Etsy store for selling a small selection of my handmade cards and personalised labels for cardmakers. As with everything new, it took time to research, trial and error, but I persevered and my simple shop front is up and running.

Now, I am back to creating with the glorious Let it Bee papers from Graphic 45. I am a collector of these beautiful collections and enjoy using them in my family projects. There is something about the artwork that makes them very personal to me. Followers will know that I love creating with bee-themed papers and embellishments, so Let It Bee was very high on my crafting shopping list.

Throughout the years I have made many pop-up boxes in the “portrait style”. They are statement cards plus they lie flat for posting which is always a bonus. My latest video shows how to adapt the sizing of one box to another so that you can use the toppers and decorative papers in a way that suits you best. The video link will be lower down this blog post and you can hear me wax lyrical about Let It Bee in addition to a detailed explanation to make the pop-up box. The next three photos will show you the dimensions that I worked with for each box. Plus I have included dimensions for an over-sized pop- up box to feature the larger 4″x6″ Journal Cards

Please note – I naturally work in metric. However I have included the equivalent imperial sizes in brackets.

LET IT BEE – PORTRAIT

TAG SIZE 7.5CM X 10CM (3″X4″)

2 X A4 CARDSTOCK

1ST – SCORE AT 8CM/16CM/24CM/26CM

(3 1/8″- 6 1/4″- 9 13/8″ – 10 1/4″)

turn SCORE AT 10CM (3 7/8″)

2ND – SCORE AT 8CM/10CM

(3 1/8″- 4″)

HELLO FRIEND LANDSCAPE

TAG SIZE 10CM X 7.5CM (4″X3″)

2 X 24CM X 18 CM CARDSTOCK (9 1/2″ X 7 1/8″)

SCORE AT 11CM – 22CM

(4 3/8″ X 5 1/8″)

turn SCORE AT 8.5CM (3 3/8″)

LIFE IS BEE – UTIFUL (LANDSCAPE)

TAG SIZE 1OCM X 6.5CM (4″ X 2 5/8″)

2 X 24CM X 18CM CARDSTOCK (9 1/2″ X 7 1/8″)

SCORE AT 11CM – 22 CM

(4 3/8″ X 8 5/8″)

turn SCORE AT 7.5CM (3″)

BONUS-OVERSIZED BOX (PORTRAIT)

TAG SIZE 10CM X 15CM (4″X6″)

REQUIRES A3 PAPER

2 x 23CM X 34CM (9 1/8″ X 13 1/2″)

SCORE 16CM – 32CM

turn SCORE AT 11CM (3 1/8″)

In this video, I will show you how to create the Life is Bee- utiful pop-up box and the same instructions can be applied to all the different sizes.

Enjoy crafting with these gorgeous, uplifting papers and please do share your makes with me. Here are my social media links if you want to see more of my creations. Plus I have included affiliate links to Craft Stash (UK) at no cost to you – should you wish to invest in this bee-utiful collection.

Happy crafting!

Love Elisabeth xx

#G45BACall2022

YOUTUBE –  https://www.youtube.com/c/ElisabethHogarthDesigns

FACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/Elisabeth.Hogarth.Designs/

INSTAGRAM  https://www.instagram.com/elisabethhogarthdesigns/

PINTEREST – https://www.pinterest.co.uk/elisabethhogarthdesigns/

BLOG – https://wordpress.com/view/elisabethhogarth.wordpress.com

ETSY – https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EHogarthDesigns

BUY LET IT BEE PAPERS FROM CRAFT STASH UK ( AFFILIATED)

GRAPHIC 45 8IN X 8IN PAPER PACK 24 SHEETS | LET IT BEE COLLECTION https://tidd.ly/377YDMb

GRAPHIC 45 12IN X 12IN COLLECTION PACK | LET IT BEE COLLECTION. https://tidd.ly/3O1dRTS

GRAPHIC 45 JOURNALING CARDS SET OF 32 | LET IT BEE COLLECTION. https://tidd.ly/3izk23j

BELLE FLEUR – ONE SHEET WONDER

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I have been playing with the new Belle Fleur collection from Craft Consortium which is due to be launched at the end of January 2022. I decided to challenge myself to create a set of cards using one sheet of the stunning 12×12 papers. I picked a page with a smaller design but all the pages in the paper pad would work equally as well.

I used a scoreboard to mark each section before cutting twenty separate pieces with a cutter. I ended up creating eleven cards using one sheet of paper. You could easily make more. The card designs feature all of the lettered pieces plus a few cut out flowers/ leaves and embellishments. The sentiments will be added later, However if you would like to see how to go about adding them, then watch my YouTube video. https://youtu.be/IOa7eM7yZEA

You could easily make more than twenty cards and it is a good discipline to show how many cards can be made from a single sheet of 12×12 paper. I would love to know what you think of this idea? If you try this one sheet CC wonder then please do share your makes with me on the Facebook Group Craft Consortium Network. https://www.facebook.com/groups/989114164562461

Belle Fleur is a stunning collection from Craft Consortium in collaboration with Hackney and Co. It will be available from Craft Consortium on the 30th January

https://www.craftconsortium.com/

Until next time. Happy crafting!

Love Elisabeth xx

It is available to pre-order from Craft Stash and I have added some affiliate links to the individual products. I am not paid by Craft Consortium to promote their products however as part of their design team I do receive some free products.

CRAFT CONSORTIUM BELLE FLEUR BY HACKNEY & CO. COMPLETE BUNDLE https://tidd.ly/3G4yLwn

CRAFT CONSORTIUM 12IN X 12IN PAD 40 SHEETS BY HACKNEY & CO. | BELLE FLEUR COLLECTION

https://tidd.ly/3Aw0ftD

CRAFT CONSORTIUM BELLE FLEUR 6IN X 6IN PAD 40 SHEETS BY HACKNEY & CO. | BELLE FLEUR COLLECTION

https://tidd.ly/32E4hni

CRAFT CONSORTIUM BELLE FLEUR STAMP SET BY HACKNEY & CO. | BELLE FLEUR COLLECTION

https://tidd.ly/3AAKlhJ

CRAFT CONSORTIUM BELLE FLEUR RUB ON TRANSFERS BY HACKNEY & CO. | BELLE FLEUR COLLECTION

https://tidd.ly/35v6AKx

CRAFT CONSORTIUM BELLE FLEUR LACE RIBBONS BY HACKNEY & CO. | BELLE FLEUR COLLECTION

https://tidd.ly/3qYKfx4

CRAFT CONSORTIUM BELLE FLEUR WASHI TAPE BY HACKNEY & CO. | BELLE FLEUR COLLECTION

https://tidd.ly/3rQDqwI

CRAFT CONSORTIUM BELLE FLEUR SEQUINS BY HACKNEY & CO. | BELLE FLEUR COLLECTION

https://tidd.ly/3nZWkQP

CRAFT CONSORTIUM BELLE FLEUR ENAMEL HEARTS BY HACKNEY & CO.| BELLE FLEUR COLLECTION

https://tidd.ly/3fXf7rh

CRAFT CONSORTIUM BELLE FLEUR METAL LEAF CHARMS BY HACKNEY & CO.| BELLE FLEUR COLLECTION

https://tidd.ly/3Iv

Four beautiful collections on one USB

Hello again.

Today’s post includes projects from the newly launched Kanban Crafts UCB called Premium Designers. It includes four popular 2021 collections called Moonlight Forest/Spirit of Japan/Butterfly Garden/Antique Florist.

https://tidd.ly/3DmnExy

The images within Spirit of Japan are so striking. It is easy to make a simple card by printing directly onto printer paper and using your dues to layer them up.

Don’t be afraid to cut into the papers and extract the part of the design you like. If it doesn’t work out- simply print another page.

The postcards within the Butterfly Florist collection can also be die-cut and layered up.

You can even turn the A4 background papers into journal covers

If you need further inspiration then take a look at my dedicated Pinterest Board. https://pin.it/3ArGN92

Happy digital crafting

Love Elisabeth xx

BOO !

Hello again.

I am gearing up to Halloween with some sweet makes with the Happy Haunting collection from Craft Consortium.

I decided to fussy cut the cover of my 12×12 paper pad. I rearranged them to create this scene on the front of this pop up card.

I followed up the theme inside.

This corner easel card features the very versatile decoupage elements. To see how I use them – take a look at my YouTube video.

https://youtu.be/445od4dN-vw

This slimline card is clean and simple which just goes to show you can add your own style to Happy Haunting.

Finally, this is an easy home decor piece made with a pre cut mdf pumpkin. Once again, I decorated it up with the front cover elements.

Happy Haunting is still available to buy from Craft Consortium https://www.craftconsortium.com/product-page/happy-haunting-the-complete-collection-1

If you would like further inspiration then join the Craft Consortium Network on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/989114164562461/

Happy crafting

Love Elisabeth xx

Made by Elves

Hello again

The team at Craft Consortium have collaborated with Helz Cuppleditch to create the most adorable Festive Collection. It is called Made by Elves.

My projects were quite tricky to photograph so the best way to view them is via my YouTube video. you will also be able to see the collection in it’s entirety.

Until next time

Elisabeth xx

https://youtu.be/Rl9WvK3yl3U

Made by Elves is now available at Craft Stash online

CRAFT CONSORTIUM 6IN X 6IN PAPER PAD 40 SHEETS 200GSM https://tidd.ly/2UjSDtp

CRAFT CONSORTIUM 12IN X 12IN PAPER PAD 40 SHEETS 200GSM

https://tidd.ly/3jVY7Ua

CRAFT CONSORTIUM MADE BY ELVES STAMP BUNDLE. https://tidd.ly/3y0vj1T

CRAFT CONSORTIUM MADE BY ELVES PAPERCRAFT BUNDLE

(INCLUDES 12X12 PAPER PAD, ENAMEL DOTS, WASHI TAPE, DECOUPAGE) https://tidd.ly/3CMABBH

CRAFT CONSORTIUM MADE BY ELVES COMPLETE BUNDLE

https://tidd.ly/2VStQxA

CRAFT CONSORTIUM ENAMEL DOTS SET OF 80

https://tidd.ly/3ssGXRW

CRAFT CONSORTIUM WASHI TAPE SET OF 2 |

https://tidd.ly/3g6FImd

CRAFT CONSORTIUM 3D DECOUPAGE 10 SHEETS

WILD ROSE COLLECTION

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The Hobby House are well known for their stunning floral artwork and high quality embellishments. The collection on offer at Create and Craft today – includes everything you need to make beautiful cards and boxes straightaway. If you are a member the price of £17.99 is a steal !

Hobby House Wild Rose Collection with FREE Summer Mist Gift Box Set and Pink Embellishment Set. https://tidd.ly/3yKsByl

You Brighten My Day

This is a classic Hobby House card. Simply take a floral mat and match it with a topper.

The die and the sentiment are my own which just goes to show how easily you can intersperse Hobby House papers with your current stash.

Summer Mist

Not only can you create quick and pretty cards with the Wild Rose papers and toppers – you can create co-ordinating gift boxes with the FREE Summer Mist Gift Box set. These useful boxes come in two styles and four colours ( pale/medium green and pale/medium pink)

Love and Best Wishes

Everything co-ordinates in this collection. For this card I simply matted and layered the paper and a postcard. The matched a topper and a sentiment. These kits are suitable for all abilities.

Get well

This card was made with one single 6×6 card mat. I simply cut an oval into the centre and added a trellis frame die cut. If you look carefully at the matching box – you will see that I embossed the sides. There are enough boxes that you can cut into them and emboss the panels before adding them to the original box.

Pinwheel

My last set includes a Pinwheel card which seem to be very popular at the moment. All you need are four of the postcards to add to the sides. I must also mention the classic black and white sentiment strips included in this collection which really finish the cards and boxes off. They are not your everyday sentiments either.

WIld Rose is a beautiful collection to craft with. Enjoy the Create and Craft shows today at 9.45am and 2.45pm. Remember to share your own makes with the team at The Hobby House on their Facebook page “We love the Hobby House!”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/389014752246055

Love Elisabeth xx

Hobby House Wild Rose Collection with FREE Summer Mist Gift Box Set and Pink Embellishment Set. https://tidd.ly/3yKsByl