Randi's Review	Sarah's Review	Rachel's Review	Cathy's Review	Kathleen's Review

Review by Randi

My first thought when I saw the 12 x 12 sticky paper was, "Why did they send us some flimsy white cardstock?" I soon discovered that this was NO ordinary paper! It is sticky and lends itself to so many different uses!

The paper is divided in sections on the backing every inch or so. You can go by their guidelines or cut off the size you need. One sheet should last quite awhile if you are careful.

One fun thing I did with this versatile product was to make a card with a lace front. I began by adhering a piece of plain, white lace to a piece of the Sticky Paper. I sprinkled Blue Angel Pearlescent glitter on top. It stuck through the holes to the Sticky Paper. Instead of peeling it off I decided to leave the lace on the card. It made for an elegant background on this Get Well Card.

Pink cardstock, Bazzill
Yellow cardstock, Paperabilities
Art Glitter, Pearlescent colors
two sided tape, Art Glitter
ribbon: Offray
lace
12 x 12 Sticky Paper, Art Glitter
stamp sentiment, Inkadinkado
stamped butterfly, Greenbrier, Intl
3-D Dots, EK Success
Permanent Adhesive Roller, Adhesive Tech

Another thing I did that was a HUGE hit with the littlest girl in my house was to cover a purse die-cut (sticky side out) with Sticky Paper. I put lace on the sticky part then sprinkled with Royale Blue Opaque glitter. I peeled off the lace and sprinkled Blue Angel Pearlescent glitter on the newly exposed sticky areas. After I folded the die-cut as intended I stuck a small blue bow to the front of it. This made a beautiful little faux-lace purse for nearly three-year old to carry trinkets in.

I loved the possibilities of a 12 x 12 sheet of adhesive Sticky Paper. It was much easier to handle on things such as this lightweight glitter than the heavier competitions that tend to stick to itself as much as anything! Great stuff! Give it a try.

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Review by Sarah

The Art Institute Sticky Paper: Take a Look Inside

Sticky Paper is a clever product offered by The Art Institute for use with Barbara Trombley’s Original Art Glittering System.

These 12" x12" sheets, at first glance, look deceptively like boring old pieces of low quality cardstock, but in this case you find that it’s what is on the inside that counts. Sticky Paper sheets are pieces of paper coated with "sticky" and covered with a backing. You just peel away this backing to expose the adhesive paper, sprinkle on glitter, and voila! you have a glittered piece that skips the mess-potential of liquid glue.

Considering the "sandwich" of paper and adhesive sticky, Sticky Paper is surprisingly thin. It also does not, at first, appear to have any exceptional powers of "stick." I was rather doubtful that this product would even work at holding glitter effectively, but I am happy to report that Sticky Paper seems to be more than adequate for this purpose. I can repeatedly run my finger right across the surface of Sticky Paper covered in two colors of glitter without any color smearing whatsoever. There is also minimal "falling off" of the glitter.

A technique for use with Sticky Paper suggested by The Art Institute is to stick lace fabric to Sticky Paper, sprinkle with glitter, remove the lace, and apply another glitter color. This will leave a lace pattern in two shades of glitter on the Sticky Paper. I thought to myself, "Self, if lace will stick to this paper stuff and come off and let you make a cool design, I wonder if other things will work?"

I gave it a go starting with some Dottie Ann by Magic Mesh. I stuck the back of the mesh to a strip of Sticky Paper, sprinkled with a Translucent Original Art Glittering System glitter, tapped off the excess, and removed the Dottie Ann. This left white space everywhere that the mesh had been attached. Next I applied an opaque glitter. I was really thrilled with the results! You may see a sample piece below.

Supplies: The Art Institute (Sticky Paper)
The Art Institute (Original Art Glittering System: Ultra Fine 149 Azure Transparent)
The Art Institute (Original Art Glittering System: Ultra Fine 19 Grape Opaque)
Magic Mesh (Dottie Ann)

I was so tickled at the success of my first experiment with Sticky Paper that I went on to try it out in other ways. This time I tried out punches with the Sticky Paper, and tested using Transparent glitters on both the inside and outside of the relief design. Even though The Art Institute says to use only Transparent glitters on the first application of glitter to Sticky Paper (when the lace, mesh, punchie or whatever is covering a portion of the sticky) and to fill in the rest with an Opaque glitter, it worked just fine for me to do it the other way around – use the Opaque glitter first, then apply Transparent glitter to the leftover white space. This is how the embellishment circles below were made to have some with light heart insides, and some with dark heart insides.

Supplies: Prism (Red Cardstock)
The Art Institute (Sticky Paper)
The Art Institute (Original Art Glittering System: Ultra Fine 229 Cosmos Transparent)
The Art Institute (Original Art Glittering System: Ultra Fine 246 Mardi Gras Hologram)
The Art Institute (Original Art Glittering System: Ultra Fine 79 Black Opqaue)
The Art Institute (Art Glitter: Designer Dries Clear Adhesive)
Marvy Uchida (1 ¾" Circle Punch)
Marvy Uchida (1" Heart Punch)
Marvy Uchida (Mini Heart Punch)
Memories (Dye Ink Pad: Black)
Adhesive Tech (Permanent Glue Runner)
Photo: The Picture People

I have two complaints about Sticky Paper. First, I don’t like how thin it is once the backing has been removed – it’s a bit tricky to work with on account of being so exceptionally thin. My second complaint is that there is no adhesive on the back of the paper. Again, because the paper ends up so thin, it is a little bit tricky to apply adhesive to the back. I would love to see a second-generation Sticky Paper that comes with sticky on both sides so that instant stickers could be created.

Overall, I was pleasantly surprised to discover the fully sufficient abilities of Sticky Paper as a glitter adhesive paper, and even more satisfied to discover some fun variations on how this stuff can be used. It is truly a product that surprises you and proves its own abilities.

In Summary: Sticky Paper, in spite of its commonplace appearance, really works nicely as a glitter adhesive paper, and it has surprising versatility. Thumbs-up!

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Review by Rachel

I received two sheets of the Sticky Paper from the Art Institute. When I first received this, I thought it was very normal cardstock. Upon closer inspection, I realized it was different. I received the 12 x 12 size of Sticky Paper. Sticky Paper is also available in 8 ½ x 11. The 12 x 12 Sticky Paper costs about 80 cents a piece on the Art Glitter site. The only way you can buy this is by buying 80 sheets at a time per the Art Glitter site. The heavy paper that you peel off the sticky side is divided for you into one inch strips. This can be a help to you when measuring. The Sticky Paper itself feels like the weight of a normal piece of lightweight cardstock. This paper is not incredibly sticky though. It is sticky enough for glitter and lightweight things to adhere to it but the heavier items will not adhere at all. A regular Fiskars paper trimmer can also easily cut this paper. I even had lace and glitter adhered to it before I cut it and it cut quite nicely. I was relieved.

I used the Sticky Paper on the following layout. I couldn’t quite understand the written directions for the lace frame that we received. It seemed to me there was a step missing. I am also a very visual learner so that is probably why the written directions really confused me. I decided to get resourceful and made up my own directions for a lace frame. I think it turned out quite nicely for not knowing what I was doing. I love the touch of elegance and fun the frame adds to the layout.

Spring has Sprung:

Products used:
Glitter – Transparent - Watercolor Kit – Art Glittering System
Gypsy Mauve – Opaque – Art Glittering System
Glitter Adhesive: Designer Dries Clear – Art Glittering System
Lace: Yellow – Art Glittering System
Sticky Paper – Art Glittering System
Sticky Tape – Art Glittering System
Cardstock – Prism
Patterned Paper: Spring Stack II – Die Cuts with a View
Brads: Unknown
Stamps: Alphabet – Dymo Labels – Stamp Camp
Flower grouping – Denami Design
Single Flower – Stamp Craft
Silk Flowers: Floral Garden – Greenbriar Int.
Ink: Sepia – Essential Color – Pearl Ex – Jacquard
Adhesive: Permanent Glue Runner – Adhesive Tech

This paper is very easy to use and versatile. If you are a person who only makes cards and has minimal supplies than the Sticky Paper is the perfect thing for you. If you are a scrapbooker and have just about every tool known to man, you can achieve this same thing without having to buy it. I personally would rather save this money and put it towards another color of glitter instead.

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Review by Cathy

Art Institute has a terrific product - 12x12 Adhesive Paper. The adhesive sheets are a single adhesive sided 12x12 paper with a peel off wax cover. One sheet of this paper will make many projects.

The Art Glitter Reggae Fabric Color Combo Kit comes with a piece of lace. When the lace is overlayed on top of the Adhesive Paper, and glitter is applied, the result is a beautiful faux lace glitter pattern. When the lace is removed the negative space (where the lace was) is still sticky. This allows for an application of another color. I used the Opaque Royale Glitter first and then applied the Ultra fine Transparent Glitter once the lace was removed. The result is outstanding. I love it. Other uses for the adhesive paper include applying micro-beads, ribbon, fibers, glass or metal. The back of the paper is not adhesive but can be easily glued onto another surface. Please refer to the "Making Glittered Faux Lace" in the Scrapfriend's "How to" Section.

The following projects feature the Glittered Faux Lace. I applied the Glittered Faux Lace to a Making Memories- Jigsaw Stencil Alphabet letter and using a craft knife, I cut out the stencil. The ribbon on the ta g is also Glittered Faux Lace made from the 12x12 adhesive paper.

Products used: Art Institute:Art Glitter- Double Sided Sticky Tape;
Art Institute:Art Glitter- Art Glittering System- Royale (Opaque);
Art Institute:Art Glitter- Art Glittering System- Nirvana-(Ultrafine Transparent);
Art Institute:Art Glitter-Designer Dries Clear Adhesive;
Art Institute:Art Glitter- Art Glittering System- Lace;
Art Institute:Art Glitter- Art Glittering System- 12X12 Adhesive Paper;
Bazzil: Navy Cardstock;
Great Balls of Fiber: April Kit-Lace Flowers; and
Jewels- Unknown.

The next project is a monogram. The plaid ribbon has a line of Art Glitter applied with the Designer Dries Clear Adhesive.

Products used: Art Institute:Art Glitter- Art Glittering System- 12X12 Adhesive Paper;
Art Institute:Art Glitter- Art Glittering System- Royale (Opaque);
Art Institute:Art Glitter- Art Glittering System- Nirvana-(Ultrafine Transparent);
Art Institute:Art Glitter-Designer Dries Clear Adhesive;
Art Institute:Art Glitter- Art Glittering System- Lace;
Art Institute:Art Glitter- Art Glittering System- 12X12 Adhesive Paper;
Doodlebug Design: Ribbon; and Jewels- Unknown.

I love the possibilities of the 12x12 Adhesive Paper. I recommend that you buy a Fabric Color Glitter Kit and try the lace technique.

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Review by Kathleen

I received a couple sheets of 12x12 inch adhesive paper from Art Institute. This paper has a light adhesive on one side and is perfect for applying glitter, paper, or other light weight embellishments.

I used the adhesive paper to create a card using a kit also provided by Art Institute. I cut out the size of adhesive paper I needed for the front of my card, in this case 5-1/2”x4-1/4”. I then stamped an image on patterned paper and placed that in the center of the adhesive paper. Next, I covered the entire card front with lace from the Art Institute kit and sprinkled the exposed adhesive with the Gold opaque glitter.

“Hydrangea Lace Glitter Card”
Products used:
Art Institute – 12x12 Adhesive paper, Opaque Gold glitter, lace
Bazzill Basics – cardstock
All Night Media – rubber stamp
Adhesive Tech – Glue Runner
ColorBox – fluid chalk ink

Next, because the lace was attached to the adhesive paper, I removed the lace to expose the adhesive and sprinkled transparent glitter over it. The pattern of the lace was left behind on the paper and now covered by the second glitter.

“Hydrangea Glitter Card” (lace removed)
Products used:
Art Institute – 12x12 Adhesive paper, Opaque Gold, Transparent Butterfly glitter, lace
Bazzill Basics – cardstock
All Night Media – rubber stamp
Adhesive Tech – Glue Runner
ColorBox – fluid chalk ink

For another card, I used my Sizzix to punch out letters and then coated each letter with a different color of glitter for a bright spring card.

“Spring Has Sprung glitter card”
Products used:
Art Glitter - Rainbow Ultra Fine Kit (True Red, Pumpkin, Old Gold, Aqua, Royale, Grape), Adhesive paper
DCWV - Cardstock (green)
Bazzill Basics - Cardstock (pink)
Magic Mesh - white 12x12 Magic Mesh
Making Memories - gold mini brads
Micron 05 - black pen
Adhesive Tech - Glue Runner
Sizzix - lowercase serif alphabet diecuts

I really like the 12x12 Adhesive Papers from Art Institute. The adhesive is not meant for heavy embellishment, but is perfect for glitters and other papers. I did not try micro beads, but I suspect they may not hold as well. I have had to write on the paper that it is “adhesive” paper because I keep getting it mixed up with my white paper. In fact, when I first received my product for review, I thought I was sent two sheets of cardstock! Thankfully I figured it out. I also like the size of the paper. There is ample room for using die cuts or punches as shown in the card above. It would be nice to see a double sided adhesive paper merely for convenience, but otherwise, I think this paper is great and am using it wisely in order to make it last.

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