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mommyof_3
PeaNut
PeaNut 525,412
October 2011
Posts: 39
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Im looking to start making banners,using my Cricut, and I'll be using mostly patterned paper and cardstock. I know it'll probaly curl, do I back them with anything? What's the best adhasive for this? Does anyone have any tips or tricks to getting started before I start and get frustrated? I Will be trying to sell them, so I just wanna make them as nice as possible! Does anyone else make them? I'd love to see some inspiration! I have the Create a Critter on it's way, so excited to get it and get started!!! | |
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Just me in MI
Jeepers PEApers
PeaNut 178,994
November 2004
Posts: 2,432
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Loc: MICHIGAN
 | Posted: 2/11/2013 3:31:24 PM
The only advise I have is to do a practice cut of paper you don't want to use, in case of mistakes...They are so much fun. I mostly make them for my grandkids birthdays. Can't wait to see yours. |
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Tashak
PeaFixture
PeaNut 223,381
September 2005
Posts: 3,403
Layouts: 79
Loc: somewhere over the rainbow
 | Posted: 2/11/2013 4:01:49 PM
My last gallery upload is a banner I made for V-day. It's just one layer of PP, AC XOXO line, and it's pretty sturdy on it's own.
Warning, the picture is horrible because the Pow glitter paper really reflects lights, it's so cute in person!
ETA: I used my ATG for the larger parts, the circles. For the letters I used Scotch Quick Dry, it's holding up well.
I'll get a better photo from my phone uploaded if I can. |
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mommyof_3
PeaNut
PeaNut 525,412
October 2011
Posts: 39
Layouts: 8
| Posted: 2/11/2013 4:21:44 PM
Thank you! If I were to use chipboard to back it, what should I use? | |
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gavinsmom
AncestralPea
PeaNut 9,019
January 2001
Posts: 4,568
Layouts: 22
Loc: michigan
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If I were to use chipboard to back it, what should I use?
????? that doesn't make sense....if you use chipboard to back it, you would use chipboard.
I've made one with just cardstock and patterned paper and it held up fine. |
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mommyof_3
PeaNut
PeaNut 525,412
October 2011
Posts: 39
Layouts: 8
| Posted: 2/11/2013 5:20:29 PM
I meant what brands are there? Where can I find it? Do they make just plain thin sheets? | |
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staciroo
PeaNut
PeaNut 548,665
March 2012
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| Posted: 2/11/2013 5:53:39 PM
I make them with just cardstock and pattern paper as well. And for adhesive i go with my trusty ATG. I have laminated them on occasion also. Sometimes people want to keep them to reuse and request it. | |
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mommyof_3
PeaNut
PeaNut 525,412
October 2011
Posts: 39
Layouts: 8
| Posted: 2/11/2013 6:06:57 PM
Ok, So the chipboard is not really a necessity? I made one out of Just patterned paper and it wanted to curl. Im sorry for all the questions on what seems to be a simple thing!!! | |
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Superscrapilicious
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 292,039
January 2007
Posts: 2,489
Layouts: 40
Loc: Southeast Texas
 | Posted: 2/11/2013 6:21:36 PM
I used chipboard aka cereal boxes. I use liquid adhesive (scotch quick dry) and once I place the pattern paper on the cardboard, I foll a brayer over it to spread the glue evenly.
Here is a link to my how to:
how to banner
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PeaNut
PeaNut 149,693
May 2004
Posts: 215
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Loc: Florida
| Posted: 2/11/2013 7:35:34 PM
I make banners all the time and have never had a problem at all with them rolling or curling...even with thinner paper. But most of the time I use thicker cardstock and cardstock type patterned paper.
Hope that helps!
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mommyof_3
PeaNut
PeaNut 525,412
October 2011
Posts: 39
Layouts: 8
| Posted: 2/11/2013 7:42:44 PM
Thanks ladies! So, If I'm using thicker, cardstock weight papers, I'll skip the backing, but if my bottom layer is a thinner pattern paper, I'm gonna back that one! Your inputs have all been helpful, and examples, Beautiful! | |
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