I found a way to Create Color Co-ordinated Custom Dimensional Embellishments!
You're Gonna LOVE this one!!! I had a major brain storm this time!!! While working on my son's house and our room remodel I have been forced to not craft as much and I guess my brain went into crafty overload and came up with a doozy!!! And you are going to love it! What a time saver!!! And money saver!!! And all of your layouts and card are going to look TONS better. Are you ready?...... Watch the video and see all the possibilities of this new technique. I'm sure I will come up with a thousand more ideas for it but I wanted to get the video and idea out there for all of you. ENJOY!!! This will create all that dimension that we all love without having to use those pesky pop dots that I despise using. They are time consuming to use, they always end up showing and I HATE pulling off all those little pieces of paper and then having to clean them all up. NO MORE POP DOTS FOR ME :)
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And because I'm sooo excited to have created this I am going to send 3 lucky followers a bunch of Fun Foam and patterned paper so they can create their own 3-D embellishments. Just leave your e-mail or a way to get in touch with you in the comment section of this post (the comment button is at the TOP of the post) and I will pick 3 followers in about a week. Good luck and ENJOY!
Here are the simple instructions...
1. Adhere patterened paper to foam with Xyron Sticker maker or matte medium
2. Adhere adhesive to back of foam if you wish before cutting out of Sizzix die by running it through your Xyron sticker maker again foam side down.
3. Place foam with cardstock attached on Sizzix die and run through die cutter.
4. Attach to project...
Fast and easy!
If you are using white core cardstock, you may notice a white edge along the paper. You can easily camoflage that by running a matching marker along the edge to color it the same color as your foam and cardstock. You can tell the differance in the two pictures of the heart below.
If you are using white core cardstock, you may notice a white edge along the paper. You can easily camoflage that by running a matching marker along the edge to color it the same color as your foam and cardstock. You can tell the differance in the two pictures of the heart below.Before edges are colored. 
AFTER edges are colored
AFTER edges are colored
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ReplyDeleteBrilliant Christie! I LOVE this! Great thinking!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your creativity with us.. I so appreciate having you in my art world!
Penny
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Great idea Christie! I had a thought - If you run the foam/cardstock piece trough the Xyron before you cut with the die, all the little pieces could be saved as coloured "pop-dots" for use on other things.
ReplyDeleteFantastic!! I love this idea - I have been cleaning up pop dots backing all weekend! This is definitely one I am going to try.
ReplyDeleteTFS!
Jenny Kozar
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Christie -
ReplyDeleteI just finished watching your videos. GENIUS! How clever! I love this idea! And you are right, pop dots are a pain in the neck. Half the time, the paper comes off before I get to use it. I thinking this is a super idea, thanks for sharing. Smart girl.
Elaine Allen
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Reposted - forgot to add email - LOL!
Fantasic idea, Christie. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
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LOVE THIS!!! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteRevonah Hill
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Great idea Christie! You'll have to stay gone more often... kidding! Now if only I could find my stash of fun foam...
ReplyDeleteSharon
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Love it love it love. This is awesome. TFS
ReplyDeleteWow what an awesome idea and great video showing technuque. Have you tried this with other dies? Love it thanks for sharing,
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What a wonderful idea!!! I absolutely love it!!! I really appreciate you sharing it; I get thinking of so many ideas!! TFS!! :)
ReplyDeleteCeleste B.
ccscards.blogspot.com
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Thanks for the great tip. I am going to give this a try.
ReplyDeleteSmiles, Sher
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This is wonderful! I LOVE it!
ReplyDeletedanadbrown at hotmail dot com
I love this idea!! In fact I'm working on a project that needs just such a fix right now, thank you!!
ReplyDeleteWOW...if these are the ideas you get from being starved at the craft table, maybe you should be starved more often. Absolute Genius !!! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I wish I could come up with ideas like this on my own.
ReplyDeleteJillPlotkin@gmail.com
This would be great for cards and other items that you would not be expecting to be preserved but but I am wondering how acid free the fun foam is?
ReplyDeleteLynnB
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love it! this is something that I have to try. Pick me as I cannot get fun foam here in aberdeen, no craft store.
ReplyDelete~Jason
What a fantastically brilliant and creative idea. Can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteWendy
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OMG Christy, you are a Genious to be sure. Love your idea. I can see other ideas forming in my mind. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteCarole Miller
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Great idea Christie!!! I'm thinking you could even glue two pieces of foam together with the Xyron to make it pop even more. I use the thicker pop dots a lot so I might try this too. I love your idea...you are brilliant!!!
ReplyDeleteKathy Billings
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Great idea! Don't you just love it when something turns out the way you pictured in your head?
ReplyDeleteCarrie
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Wonderful ideas. Keep the brainstorming coming. Westloopsters@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI am so exited to give this a try thanks for the wonderful idea
ReplyDeleteThank you for another great idea! I will be happy to leave the pop dots behind, too!
ReplyDeleteBeverly
bebe_0302@bellsouth.net
What a great idea, I can see how you would get excited over this. I cant wait to try this out myself. Thank you for all your information
ReplyDeleteTerri
Ok This is so cool.
ReplyDeleteIt has been a long time since I have been impressed with a totally awesome idea.
And you could just run the paper/foam piece right back through your Xyron to attach it.
I love it!!!!!
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Nance
nworley@cox.net
Wonderful technique! I would put some Xyron on both sides of the fun foam all the time (one for the decorative paper and one to attach it to the page or card) and then use the excess foam pieces just like 'regular' pop dots too!!
ReplyDeleteHow creative Love it Now I need a larger Xyron
ReplyDeleteHugs
poochietoo at gmail dot com
You are a genious!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteRJ
rjwhiggins@aol.com
Christie how do you do it. You never fail to inspire me, You are the best - I HAVE TO watch your blog everyday so that I don't miss a thing. I am going to make sure that all the girls in my classes watch your video on this - I am soooo over them complaining about pop dots.
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Monika
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Fantastic! You are such a creative and sharing lady! I have learned so much from you! Thanks bunches
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ReplyDeleteForgot to leave my email addres. I really like this idea. What a creative way to use fun foam. I have used fun foam when machine embroidering to help pop something up, but never thought to use it like pop dots. Thanks for sharing this great idea.
ReplyDeletegrannyss1@wowway.com
Thank you very much for the wonderful idea!! Anything that saves time is appreciated!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea; this one I'll have to try. Thanks for demonstrating here on your blog.
ReplyDeleteMargaret in AZ
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Wow! Great tip and video. I am so glad I don't have to work tomorrow so I can play with these ideas.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Patti
Pattilemay20@gmail.com
What a genius of an idea, I will definitely be trying this, thanks for sharing your creativity.
ReplyDeleteDiane Arreola
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Super idea Christie. Now I can pop up some of the finer elements I have as cuts. I can't wait to try this out and share with my crop group this next weekend.
ReplyDeleteDawn K-S
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I have never been a fan of fun foam until now! What a great idea and I am going to give this a try!
ReplyDeleteKim
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You made my day. I can never even find pop dots in my area. Now thanks to you I can make my own. Thanks for the GREAT giveaway.
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Dusti
dusti@dustisdesigns.com
Great idea! Thank you so much for sharing it with us! It is hard finding the foam pop dots most of the time and if I do find them, most of the time, not the size I need.
ReplyDeleteNow that is something that will make my projects look so much nicer never mind the time and money savings from not using pop dots. I always hated that you could see the dots under my popped element because I couldn't trim it or if you hold or look at it at an angle (especially cards) you can see the dot. Problem solved!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing.
Sue in CT
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I actually have used funfoam as an embellishment, but certainly not in the creative way you have come up with! Really neat idea!!!!!! I have got to try this out right away!
ReplyDeleteLove this!! Thanks so much for sharing. Can't wait to try it out.
ReplyDeleteshewhodreamz at gmail dot com
What a wonderful idea. I hate those white spots showing. Can't wait to get some fun foam. Thanks for thinking outside of the box. prussc1143@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteAwsome idea!! So many possibilities. I also hate pulling the papers off the glue dots! Going to try this for sure!! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteJeannie
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Great idea, as I watched I kept wondering if you could stick the other side to make it a foam sticker then you showed it in the second video! Now, the get it to work with the cricut! :)
ReplyDeletevosstin at gmail dot com
ty Christie! glad to have an alternative to those darn dots! lol...I dont have THAT zyron but I have another that may work! yeah!!! ty so much! and gl all!
ReplyDeletecher from ATT
You are so smart! I love how this looks and your excitment about it is contageous! Thank you so much for sharing, Christie!
ReplyDeleteeringlee(at)sbcglobal.net
Really cute idea. I am going to have to try this. TFS
ReplyDeleteLoved your idea. I also hate all the little papers sitting around after you use the pop dots. I get my greatest just before I all asleep at night.
ReplyDeleteVirginia Montagna
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You are awesome! Fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing your talents and ideas with us.
ReplyDeletescrapbooknut67114 at gmail dot com
that's really cool! I can't get fun foam around here, but if I ever see it I'll be sure to have a go :)
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Liz
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Christie - what an awesome idea!!! I loved how you were sharing your brainstorm and then came up with more while you were showing us the demo. You are brilliant!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
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Great idea! I love the way the white won't show any more. Keep thinking!
ReplyDeleteLisa
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Love this idea. Will be at Michaels tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteMargaret
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What a cool idea!!! Wishing I could run to Micheal's right this second for fun foam. Thank you for sharing this great idea!!
ReplyDeleteJody
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What a great idea Christina..Thank you sooo much for always sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteI also hated it when the whits would show
Evelyn
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Christie, you have the best ideas! LOVE IT! Could you cut the paper & foam out using the cricut? Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteJackie
jackiewright_54@hotmail.com
ABSOLUTELY BRILLANT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLiane :-)
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Love this idea (and all of your others)...was wondering if you could cut the Fun Foam with a Cricut???
ReplyDeleteKay
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PS Did you say that you got the adhesive cork at Hobby Lobby? If so, was it in the scrapping section or where?
ReplyDeleteKay
goebel75@aol.com
Great idea Christy,thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteMy email is crotnem@gmail.com
Christie
ReplyDeleteThis is pure genius
and it's so so generous of you to share it!
I'm getting ready to begin a commissioned scrapbook of 2 best friends and this idea is perfect AND I recently got the xyron!
o.k.
I'm ready
Linda
designsbylindar@yahoo.com
Wow What a great idea!!!
ReplyDeleteSonya
srissler@gmail.com
Great suggestion!!! Will have to give it a try. Leslie @ enjoycreating@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteYou are very generous with your talents and supplies.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! ! ! ! Loved the videos too. Michaels is going to have a rush on funfoam.
ReplyDeletekkritchie@yahoo.com
Cool Idea!!!
ReplyDeleteannadowdy at gmail dot com
Love this idea! Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to use it on my next project!
ReplyDeleteNancy C.
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What a great idea! Perfectly fabulous. I happened to be making Tim foam stamps and bought a bunch of it. Guess I will be trying this out. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!!! Now I have to go get fun foam and try this.
ReplyDeleteVickie
dragonfly0210@yahoo.com
What an awesome idea! I am in awe of all the neat ideas you come up with! Thanks so much!
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Rhonda W.
This is just the best idea I have seen in a long time! I am so excited to try it!! You are so innovative and creative! Awesome Girl!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Ava
Thank you,what a creative idea.Susan
ReplyDeleteth4eachday@comcast.net
Christi, What a wonderful idea - Our projects will look more finished using this technique. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSandy
sankarl4@yahoo.com
Just yesterday I was cutting Sizzix dies and it was so difficult to pop up. I am going to use this technique to finish the rest of my valentine cards. Thank you sooo much. Teresa
ReplyDeletettrp@sbcglobal.net
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeletedsc105@live.com
OK I have your blog saved and I am forever sending it to someone else to see because I love the things you do..however, you have just topped all of them I think!!! And I hate pop dots, why?? because you can always see them!! Ugghhh spend all this time on a project just to see them sticking out!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!!!!
Jackie
jmpresearch @ gmail.com
3 words: I LOVE IT! thanks so much, awesome
ReplyDeleteI forgot to ask you a question....I see you used the cuttlebug to cut but have you cut this foam on the cricut for us that would use a cricut for our cuts vs. cuttlebug or similar?
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely and totally fantastic!!! I love glue dots, but it is such a pain getting the paper off them. You are a genius! No more white edges showing on the finished project. We all work so hard to get a beautiful card (or whatever you may be working on) and then that white just glares at you from the side. HOORAY! Problem solved. Thanks so much for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteRuby (rubyinga@gmail.com)
What a fantastic idea!!!!! Can't wait to try it. Now if you can figure out a way to do this with my Expression I would be in total heaven! Never need another pop dot again.
ReplyDeleteNorma at mainelytwigs@yahoo.com
That's a great idea Christie. I would never thought of this in a million years. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI just love your enthusiasm. I had such fun watching your video about your latest discovery--how wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing it will all of us. Your sharing is one of many reasons I subscribe to your blog in my reader. I never want to miss one of your posts. I also appreciate your "coupon" sharing. Too bad I live over an hr to Hobby Lobby and 1 1/2 hrs to Michaels. Thanks for a chance to win--you are so sweet.
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OMG I am SOOO excited, I just went thru my stash of this - bought is because it was so cheap one day and figured I would use it someday LOL and it is already glued on one side!!!!! which means I don't have to run it through my xyron!! Now I am kicking myself for not buying more, I got two packages and they are only about 4 x 6 but plenty big enough for a number of dies!!!
ReplyDeleteJackie
jmpresearch @ gmail.com
No wonder you are so excited! This is brilliant! Going to have to try this out tomorrow on my brand, spanking new today Vagabond!
ReplyDeleteGreat Idea! love it!!! I will have to try this with the cricut sometime soon....
ReplyDeletewhat a cool idea. I will have to try this out on my wizard sometime. so neat.
ReplyDeleteThanks for such a great idea, not only for popping up items, but for also, using my Xyron machines!!! I loved your video demos, too! Can't wait to put this technique to use! Thanks for all of your sharing. stampers7@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteAmazing, Christie! Guess I'll be buying craft foam tomorrow! Thanks for always sharing your fantastic ideas!
ReplyDeleteClara
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You are amazing!!!! I love your style and I truely enjoy reading your blog. The videos are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your great ideas, and projects. pennykitz@charter.net
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p.s. I hope your son is doing well in his new home. I know you must be very proud of him....
You are one of the best sharers that I have ever met. Thank you for being you. Your work is great!
ReplyDeletecarolleader@comcast.net
great idea is probably in use all over the virtual world already. Doesn't it feel good to be inspired lol
ReplyDeleteChristie what a great idea. I will try to source some of that fun foam when I go on my next shopping expedition! Cut off by flood waters atm
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Wow! So cool just love the adhesive idea. I just hate seeing the pop dots. Having the sides the same color is so classy. Now thats some elements with true depth. Thanks so much for sharing. Lynn
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Christie. My mind keeps going to all the new Tim Holtz dies that are coming out soon. And now I can use up the fun foam that I have. Yippee
ReplyDeletejriggs1@sc.rr.com
You never cease to amaze me! Now I have to go buy more thing, LOL!!
ReplyDeleteBobbisTreasure@aol.com
woo-hoo...very cool. Thanks for the tutorial and instructions for creating customized popdots!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea! Thanks for sharing! I have been wanting some fun foam. tessyluv45@aol.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Whenever my Girl Scout Troops are looking to make some great crafts, I always come to your blog first! I can see us making some great cards and decor with the foam and dies. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteJenny jamaddox@hotmail.com
Wow! So cool just love the adhesive idea. I just hate seeing the pop dots. Having the sides the same color is so classy. Now thats some elements with true depth. Thanks so much for sharing. Lynn
ReplyDeletejohn.potocki@yahoo.com
Christie!!! You must be sending thoughts through the Universe! I bought a bunch of foam two days ago and I didn't even know why I bought it. Just thought I might need it but didn't know why! NOW I KNOW WHY! This is perfect! YOU ARE BRILLIANT! This is marketable! My email is dchilders001@hot.rr.com. GREAT JOB!
ReplyDeleteGreat Idea, Christie!! I have been sending a line of craft foam through the zyron twice - top and bottom - for years to make my own "craft" dots/rectangles. This is a great idea, tho, to use foam w/paper and the die cuts to make great raised embellishments. Thanks for your great ideas and work!!
ReplyDeleteMelinda
mlwyssmann@hotmail.com
Wow great idea Christie...this eliminates that white look of the pop dots. What a mind you have
ReplyDeleteSherry
sletchfo@netscape.net
I love this idea. Can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.
ReplyDeleteljpartridge@verizon.net
Great idea! Also love your box idea for your paper packs! That's also a great idea! TFS!
ReplyDeleteAwesome technique! I need to get my fun foam out and buy some of the dies. Thanks so much for sharing. Peggy
ReplyDeletesewsnazzy@suddenlink.net
Awesome Idea... was confused at first, I'm a new scrapper. I have the cuttlebug but it doesn't cut like yours was doing. Can you cut the foam with the cricut? Maybe with the deep cut blade?
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Shelly Adams
shellyadams@windstream.net
Forgot to leave my e-mail! :-) Again, love your idea!
ReplyDeleteVicki (vleith @ escapees (dot) com)
I am curious if you sleep at night? It seems your mind is always coming up with something better and better all the time! I would of never in a million years thought of this! I just got my cuttle bug a few months ago and am still in the newbie stage with it. and i HATE pop dots for the exact reasons you stated. You rock! Connie
ReplyDeleteInLawNow@charter.net
Love your blog and your art work. This just shows another reason why. I hate peeling popdots apart. This is one I will definitely use. Thanks a bunch
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea my mind is working on all the things i can do with this idea. Thank you for sharing and for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLater Tater,
Laney
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Christie, you still amaze me with all your ideas. (I like that you think of craft how to's while doing something else.) I love this one. Most of my dies are cuttlebug or spellbinders, I can't wait to try it. jk1sikes@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteJeanne
Christie,I love this idea, can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing it
ReplyDeleteConnie
conniecm@vaxxine.com
Christie:
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how many ideas we come up with, So logical and so simple, a slap yourself on the head when the light bulb comes on idea.
This is one of them.
I love it and will have to pick up some foam on my next coupon trip.
Thanks for sharing
Jann
(JannieQ@aol.com)
What a great idea Christie. It is midnight here and I am running to craft room to play after watching the vid!
ReplyDeleteNettie
WOW! That is one of the best ideas I have ever seen! I can hardly wait to try it myself! I'll have to hit the craft store and get some foam now! (unless I am lucky enough to win! lol)
ReplyDeleteEffie
gramafroggy@writeme.com
Great idea...i kept putting off buying the xyron as I was not sure if I would put it to good use...I am off shopping tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteReally good idea as I hate the white edges you get with regular dots. Off to find fun foam soon!
ReplyDeletethank you for the opportunity to win some blog candy as well.
Hi Christie I was think this is a great idea. I also got to thinking to run your paper thru your xyron then attach it to foam that already has the the sticky stuff on the back and that would save on your sticker supply. Thank you so much for sharing....hugs Mary
ReplyDeleteI Love that you shared this idea!!!! I am so going to try it out asap!
ReplyDeletelook forward to your next awesome crafting solution and creations ;)
This is a great idea!! I was just reorganizing by craft room and found a bag with craft foam and wasn't sure what to use it for. Wow now I can get my Xyron working again.
ReplyDeleteCathy
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I use to sell for Xyron and I LOVE it for everything. That was one of our favorite demos was adding xyron to both sides of a project. It saves lots of gluing time. :)) Thanks for the chance to win such a great give away. papermemories4u(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI think thats great your so clever.Thats why I like your videos,I learn so much.
ReplyDeletebakerdon21@yahoo.ca
Great idea! Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeletenifferjeno at gmail dot com
Wow, great idea. And to think all this time I was coloring the sides of the pop dots before I stuck them on so the white wouldn't show. This just saves me time and less strain on my eyes! Thanks!!
ReplyDeletebearilu11@yahoo.com
Thank you so much for sharing this, you are very
ReplyDeletecreative. Bet science would like to see all the bright lights going off in your head when you get some of these fabulous ideas....lol. This is
really neat and a great why to make your cards pop.
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ReplyDeleteRuthAnn King
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Super-duper idea!
ReplyDeleteiamvictorias at gmail dot com
Great Idea! I can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS FOR THE GREAT IDEA.
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Very clever! I noticed in the Hobby Lobby there are foam sheets with sticky back on them....also would be a time saver....We learn so much from you Christie...Even new craft terminology like, for instance...Glue-boogers....LOL! Gotta love ya Christie! THank YOU for your fantastic ideas! Hugs...gayle
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Thank You. I made cards at a crop Sat. Those Pesky tear off's are a pain. alicia w 61 @ yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea. So glad you shared it with us. A lot of cute projects.
ReplyDeletesandyford77 at sbcglobal dot net
Genius!!! love how something so simple can be so fantastic!. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletejtmeeks@sbcglboal.net
I have some stickyback foam and cant wait to try this!!!!!!!Thanks for playing with this and sharing!!!! my e mail is inajrabbit@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWowsers!!! You are sooo smart! I can't wait to try this when I can get ahold of some foam!!
ReplyDeleteKris in Alaska
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Great idea! Ive shared a similiar idea with the various color foam that they sell here in the islands. Like the various color patterned paper idea. Shared it with my Facebook friends. aloha from Hawaii.
ReplyDeleteWow! you always amaze me! Thanks for the great ideas.
ReplyDeleteFantasic idea, Christie!! Thanks for sharing it with us!! GREAT GREAT!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea! so simple, everyone is probably wondering "why didn't I think of that?" I know I am. LOL. You rock, thanks for sharing and can't wait to see pictures of your son's redo on his new home. Suz (dot)p at comcast (dot) net
ReplyDeleteChristie, you definitely have a VERY bright creative lightbulb ... what a fantastic use of foam. I'd love to win your sample pack to give it a whirl, though I think impatience will set in and I'll find myself at Michael's as soon as the snow/ice here clears. I was curious about your Xyron -- mine doesn't have that top layer of "stickiness" (the clear plastic) on it. I wonder why? OMG, I am so anxious to try this. THANK YOU for sharing this idea.
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ReplyDeleteGreat idea...wish I'd have thought of it a long time ago!!! Sure would have eliminated thousands of pop dots in my crafting. You could also run all of the pieces through the sticker maker so that they are sticky, too...no more glue!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your creativity,
Jane Harris
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Awesome idea, thanks so much Christie. I can't wait to try this!
ReplyDeleteForgot to add my email: megfarris@yahoo.com
Thanks!
What a fantastic idea. Can't wait to try it. So nice of you to share. Thanks (showdeb@yahoo.com)
ReplyDeleteChristie, what an AWESOME idea. So much prettier than pop dots, I loved the butterfly and the flourish. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteanns828@yahoo.com
Great idea!!! Way to go!!!! Thanks for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know if you can cut the foam with a Cricut?
ReplyDeleterevlkmc@gmail.com
Love it, thanks so much. Tammy W
ReplyDeleteI am new to your site Christie and am so glad I clicked the link! You are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing such a great idea...I love that you don't have come up with a way to not use the pop dots! I know I will be following your blog from now on for creative inspiration!
ReplyDeleteMarijo in NH
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Brilliant idea!!!!!! Thank you for sharing this with us.....Keep these great ideas coming.....
ReplyDeleteJust brilliant!!!! Love your enthusiasm and energy!!!! Great ideas...can't wait to try them myself. TFS!!!!
ReplyDeleteJennifer, blossom93 at yahoo dot com
Wow what a great idea, can't wait to try this out. Thanks again
ReplyDeleteI loved the video and actually picked up several ideas not just your foam technique. I can actually tell my husband that this new technique doesn't cost a fortune either....not what he is used to hearing. Thanks so much for sharing with all of us.
ReplyDeletecarol310@aol.com
Thank You Christie. What a great idea. I don't have a Xyron but I want to try this using "some kind of glue ". I enjoy your tutorials and have made several projects - never ending card for one for a Christmas card for my daughter.
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Great idea, Christie! Your video demo is great. I am a little confused about how and when to use the matte gel though. I'll be sure to try the die cut/xyron method. My email is wpp10@charter.net
ReplyDeleteChristie, you always have the most clever ideas! Not only is the fun foam idea such a good one, brayering the pic onto Tim's die plates is a great tip also. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great idea and so simple. Thanks!
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Thank you for being generous enough to share your brain storming with us. We all appreciate your brilliant ideas.\
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Phyllis
Great idea, Christie! I have two 6"x9" stacks of multi-colored fun foam that already has adhesive on one side. I'm off to give them a try. I'll only have to use the Xyron on one side and be able to attach the paper to the foam AND attach the finished cut to the project! I had bought the adhesive-backed fun foam to use as a cushion on unmounted rubber stamps but realized that I didn't really need the cushion for most stamps so had lots of fun foam left. Now I have a use for it. Thanks!!! Linda D (bravesfan91149@hotmail.com)
ReplyDeleteYOWZA, Christie, what a super great idea!!! Thank you for sharing!! I'm going to give this a try today. I hate the look of pop dots too but wasn't smart enough to think of using fun foam...way to go girl!!!
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Thanks Christie
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love your idea's Christie
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Love this idea, thanks so much for sharing
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thank for the wonderful idea. I need to buy the machine for the sticker...been looking at them, and now I know I need it. nlewis at dishmail dot net
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Christie! Can't wait to get some foam. I've used foam to make album spacers to match the album cover (to replace those cardboard pieces), but I never took that thought this far! Love all your ideas. Thanks so much for sharing.
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Christie: You are like PURE MAGIC to watch. You have some of the most brilliant ideas and TIME SAVERS to share with us - ROCK ON GIRLFRIEND! Thanks for sharing and thanks for offering this AMAZING giveaway......can't wait to try this. kadielabadie at live dot com
ReplyDeleteGreat Idea!! I've got 2 xyron machines so I should be set to go after I get some fun foam!
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WOWOWOW!!!! Thank you for such a wonderful idea! I can't wait to do some card-making. As soon as I get dressed, I am going to Michael's for fun foam. I am going to take your idea one step further. Sometimes, you just have to use a pop dot. I am going to make my own using the foam to make my paper, and my Xyron machines!
ReplyDeleteThanks again! Cheryl in Michigan
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WOW! pretty much sums it up. What a great idea and many thanks for sharing it. I loved your video as I am a visual type person and this helped so much. Have a great day. Jamie
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Well aren't you a clever lil' bugger!!! Thanks a lot, seriously that was a great idea.
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Suzanne
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Christie
ReplyDeletelove the idea,about a year ago Dan had a svg to cut little circles that looked like your pop dot sheet, that would be a great idea for pop dots in colored sticky backed fun foam.
cheri
Wonderful idea...especially since it comes from a Chicago sports lover!
ReplyDeleteYou are brilliant! What a fantastic idea!!! Thanks for sharing.
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What a neat idea! Thank you for sharing all your wonderful ideas and projects with us.
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Christie!!! So fab---you go girl!!! Love the time savers and everything---you will be blessed for being so giving! bartlettpair4@msn.com
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I've been using foam to make spacers and when making shaker boxes for years, why did I never think of this .... brilliant.
ReplyDeleteWow, great idea! Thanks so much for sharing.
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This is simply the best idea to come along in quite a while!! Thank you so much!!!! trisha at gvtc dot com
ReplyDeleteTFS! That is such a super idea! I'm going to try that out today!
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Really clever idea. The one caveat I think you should let your followers know is that foam (any foam) WILL disintegrate over time and I'm not sure that it is acid/lignin free. So if you use this technique, don't do it over photos or "above" them where the stuff will end up "dusting" the photos.
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ReplyDeleteGirl! This is just an awesome idea. I love dimension but hate those pop dots. I find I use a maker to color the white edges so I dont see them. This looks like a much faster idea.
Tip on the zyron glue on the edges. Use a small tip stylus and just run it round the edges. That will remove the glue on the edge. I do this for small detailed things and insides of letters. Works great.
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Christie,
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze! What a great idea.
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Christie, great idea!! I think my dollarstore even has sticky back foam in smaller sheets (not sure what kind of colours they have and I think they might be a bit thinner than most regular fun foam) I'm going to have to check it out since that would meN just sticking the paper to the non sticky side cutting and sticking since the backside is already sticky!! Yay! Thanks for the idea!!
ReplyDeleteAs usual, you have outdone yourself with this idea. Thank you for your contributions to our crafting world!
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Great idea and thanks for sharing. My concern is the foam is not acid free. I wonder if you can spray it with the spray that they sell in Michaels art department or most art stores? Wouldn't be a issue unless you were using it on a photo. I pot dots are a pain.
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Great idea! I can't wait to use it.
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Marie
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This was amazing, Christie. Back to Michael's...and just when I thought I'd finished shopping this week. What a simple and wonderful way to get dimension and use up those unappealing stack papers. Thank you , thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze me! I always love dropping in to see what you're up to - you never disappoint with fun, fresh, interesting information. THANK YOU!!
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Katherine
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Love the idea...... Have to try it. Rosemary at Hudak4@zoominternet.net
ReplyDeleteBrilliant, wow, thank you!!!!!! You have created a ton of sales for fun foam...perhaps they can make it sticky on both sides. You should contact the vendor immediately and discuss your ideas!
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ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!! What a time saver! And it looks AWESOME! You always amaze me!! :)
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i enjoyed your videos. Believe it or not, but I thought about this a while back, but never went any further into the mechanics of it. If you hadn't posted your videos, I probably would never have acted on the idea. Thank you so much. gerriepvd@yahoo.com
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