[diannecp]

well, for the girls who do hybrid and paper stuff . . . when you're adhering cards ( ATCs, bookmarks, etc) back to back - how do you ensure they line up right? i was using rubber cement, letting it dry before adhering but i could not get it laid down perfectly. i'm sure i made it more difficult. i would have adhered them first, then trimmed but wasn't sure they'd match up any better. any tips?

[Sara Arell]

Hmmmmmmmmm......I am so not the one to really answer this, Dianne - but I do make sure my cards are as lined up as they're going to get WHILE doing the glue thingy! I work really hard at it and don't always get them perfect but I do do it while I'm using whichever glue method I'm using - (depending on just how sticky I want my fingers to get!) LOL

I am sure one of the others who's done lots of these will have a more precise answer for you! Cutting and the glue thing are not my strong points!

[PolkaDot]

I shall be following this thread closely! Don't have the answer, but back when I used to make fabric postcards I would mark the wrong sides at the center point of all four sides and then match those marks. One time I had them all lined up perfectly...but the back was upside down when I finished it- LOL. The recipient didn't care (one of a kind?)

[Smiles]

I use AnnBK's trick. I make the front on top of the back, cut them out as one card, and fold and adhere together. It's a WHOLE lot easier than trying to line up 2 separate pieces.

I think if you use Elisha's template and print duplex they'll line up.

Another method is to make the backs blend together and trim after they're adhered. That gives you a little wiggle room.

[teecee]

Smiles, on 25 August 2011 - 09:54 PM, said:

I use AnnBK's trick. I make the front on top of the back, cut them out as one card, and fold and adhere together. It's a WHOLE lot easier than trying to line up 2 separate pieces.

This is the method I use too. I agree that it's a lot easier than trying to line up separate pieces.

[Sara Arell]

teecee, on 25 August 2011 - 10:07 PM, said:

Smiles, on 25 August 2011 - 09:54 PM, said:

I use AnnBK's trick. I make the front on top of the back, cut them out as one card, and fold and adhere together. It's a WHOLE lot easier than trying to line up 2 separate pieces.

This is the method I use too. I agree that it's a lot easier than trying to line up separate pieces.

I had forgotten about AnnBK's trick - I might re-set mine up on my computer and try this idea this time - it would have to be alot easier! Now why didn't I think of that sooner! Makes perfect sense!

[elibar]

One thing I've done also is to use a large background that covers the entire page for the back, something that has just color and texture. An all-over pattern will do as well. The designed atc backs are on top of that (no cutting lines). I adhere the full pages together - front to back, if one or both are printed on cardstock. Or print them both on paper and adhere to the front and back of a piece of cardstock (like a sandwich). Then you can use the front as your cutting guide, and the backs won't have any white space or cutting lines showing. Here's a sample back to show you what I mean:

 atc back sample_300.jpg (139.69K)
Number of downloads: 9

The backs won't be exactly the same, but that's the point right?

[tinkerbell11]

I cut all the pieces separate and adhere to a light chipboard (usually a granola, or ceral box) they usually line up just fine? But this is more steps too.

[Sara Arell]

elibar, on 26 August 2011 - 05:43 AM, said:

One thing I've done also is to use a large background that covers the entire page for the back, something that has just color and texture. An all-over pattern will do as well. The designed atc backs are on top of that (no cutting lines). I adhere the full pages together - front to back, if one or both are printed on cardstock. Or print them both on paper and adhere to the front and back of a piece of cardstock (like a sandwich). Then you can use the front as your cutting guide, and the backs won't have any white space or cutting lines showing. Here's a sample back to show you what I mean:

atc back sample_300.jpg

The backs won't be exactly the same, but that's the point right?

Well, now, Elisha! THAT is a great idea! I never thought about doing them that way! Cool! Thanks for the tip!

[diannecp]

great ideas - i knew i could count on you guys! just wish i'd asked BEFORE i started cutting and pasting - haha. i made 2-sided bookmarks, 7 different designs for my nieces and nephews. so each back had to line up sorta close. but i'm thinking of an easier way to do this in the future. putting the 2 sides adjacent and folding is a good one. or i might put a template together so I could glue 2 sheets together like Elisha suggested; I'd just have to drag each design to the template i guess. i know for paper mounting (larger stuff), they always say start from the middle out but that didn't work wiith such small items. anyways - thanks! my brain is spinning with ideas!

[Smiles]

elibar, on 26 August 2011 - 05:43 AM, said:

One thing I've done also is to use a large background that covers the entire page for the back, something that has just color and texture. An all-over pattern will do as well. The designed atc backs are on top of that (no cutting lines). I adhere the full pages together - front to back, if one or both are printed on cardstock. Or print them both on paper and adhere to the front and back of a piece of cardstock (like a sandwich). Then you can use the front as your cutting guide, and the backs won't have any white space or cutting lines showing. Here's a sample back to show you what I mean:

atc back sample_300.jpg

The backs won't be exactly the same, but that's the point right?

That was the 3d method I was attempting to describe in my post, but I didn't explain it well. Thanks, Elisha!

[Sara Arell]

I really like AnnBK's idea and Elisha's - I might try them both when I get to that point - right now they are still sitting in my computer! Hoping to work on them this weekend depending on LIFE!

[Smiles]

Ugh - I tried to test print one to see how my embellie ideas would work out, and I couldn't get it to print at the correct size (in both PSE9 and 5). I took it as a sign I shouldn't be doing that today.

[Bride]

I have tried all methods described in this thread, but because often I wanted more detail on the back, I tend to use Shannon's described method of having all things precut and assemble in layers. When you do this, it truly does become easier with practice. One "trick" I found is I will line up (for example) the 2 cut pieces as I would want them, then lift one corner and run the glue runner, and smooth down. Now that it is "held in proper place" it is easy to gently lift the other side and apply glue runner to top, bottom and opposite side. Perfect fit!!

Another option is to purposely cut your top (or bottom) piece a quarter inch smaller so that you have your base piece acting as a "frame". (sample) You can even use fancy scissors. I have used this on many cards and ATC's.

Hope this gives you more options!

[Smiles]

Lei, that is a great tip! Thanks!