Blossoms

[snoopydog]

I made my first card yesterday using blossoms. I had difficulty in getting them stuck onto the card. I used all sorts of glues - eventually they did stick but it took ages. Can anyone let me know the best way to use these onto cards. I thought of using a brad, but I had a gem that I wanted in the middle. I hope someone will be able to help me. Thank for reading this.

[valeriej]

It depends how I want to use them, brads are a good idea, sticky dots and I also use a little bit of permanent Herma on the paper and then stick the blossom on that, it seems to work a treat. Have also used PVA glue before but prefer Herma, sticky dots or brads.

[cw18]

I find glue dots one of the best things for these.

If I'm using brads I try and attach them to patterned paper before sticking the PP to the card blank. If that's not possible, then I just put the brad through the blossom and attach with a glue dot as normal.

[HOPEJACK]

Also Glossy Accents or Diamond Glaze is brill for sticking awkward things. If you were sticking a gem in the middle (like in this case) you could stick the GA in the middle and then the gem over the top so the glue wouldn't show through the petals (they both dry clear but can sometimes show on the petals otherwise). These glues are also great for things like chipboard and buttons too

[Rockchick]

I use a bit of silicone glue to stick mine on.

Cass

[snoopydog]

Thanks for that advice and thanks for replying to all of you. I will try it out with my next card.
Gill

[kevie192]

Just wanted to add that I always thread a brad through the middle, open it up behind the flower then use a glue dot to stick the brad to the card.

Kevin x