It is a 'sticker-maker' and will put an even, adhesive backing on anything 1.5 inches wide or less, and thinner than a nickel. I was able to take two (pre-cut) strips of ribbon, put them through the upper right side of the 'x' together, and pull them out the other end.
It comes out on this strip with clear plastic on top, you are supposed to give it all a good rub to make sure the adhesive is attached fully and evenly. Then, simply peel off the clear plastic...
and lift up your ribbon to see the tacky underside.
This is so sweet I can't even stand it! It was a breeze to stick it onto my votive holder. The hardest part is making sure the ribbon is straight, but it is initially repositionable.
Walah! Even the seam looks good, no ends will lift up with the full-adhesive back.
It took me like a minute to do both of these.
Thank goodness for the Xyron Create-a-Sticker machine! I got mine at Joann Fabrics with a 40% off coupon, it was $15 regular price so I paid $9 plus tax. Worth every penny!
btw - you can get it a little cheaper on Amazon, if you're willing to wait. With the coupon, I only spent a couple bucks more and got to have it immediately. I love getting things immediately! (You hearing me, IRS?? Gimme that refund!)
I'm sure the I.R.S. did hear you....but do you really want to get their attention?! LOL These are the cutest little holders! How did you ever think up the idea of the sticky strip in the first place?!...Creative people ROCK!!!
ReplyDeletethose are adorable! and thank you sooo much- now i know where to get it! i went to hobby lobby and looked all over and no luck.
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! I had no idea that something like that existed (and my best friend really could have used it when she was making things for her wedding- oops).
ReplyDeleteSo great that you are personalizing these. Enjoy the process!
ReplyDeleteI have one of these, too but haven't used it in a while. Great idea!!
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Those are sooo cute! I love that pop of color. :)
ReplyDeleteOh great..a new craft toy I have to get. Thanks a lot! haha. These are seriously cute though! good job! :)
ReplyDeleteso cute! what a fabulous idea for wedding decor... and i want one of those machines SO BADLY.
ReplyDeleteI've never even HEARD of that amazing contraption before - so cool! And your votives are adorable.
ReplyDeleteoh dude. so cool.
ReplyDeleteI totes want one immediately.
PS I thought those votive holders were shot glasses at first and was all like ... wtf how are you supposed to drink the shot without the ribbon getting all sloppy?
It makes more sense this way.
But now how are ppl supposed to consume shots?
That is so cool! I need to get me one of those babies. I love adding ribbon to candles, candle holders and hurricanes.
ReplyDeletejust because the back of the ribbon isn't as cute as the front, you don't have to call it tacky! *snort*
ReplyDeletesorry -- it's sat night and i'm at home reading blogs. and drinking little mini baby beers, because they don't count!
How have I never known this? Cool!
ReplyDeleteCrazy cool!
ReplyDeleteadorable! do you know how long of stickers it will make? I would love to put sticky ribbon around vases for wedding favors.
ReplyDeleteFascinating! I could have really used this contraption for some past projects! I'm definitely going to have to make a stop at JoAnn's soon... with a coupon, of course. Thanks for enlighening us!
ReplyDeleteWhy do I just want to ask if you have gone off any sweet jumps (name that movie)? Great tip, Sara! Thanks.
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