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Using Xyron to make Embellishments

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Today I’m sharing a tutorial for  The PaperVariety  on how to  use the Xyron to make Glitter and Twine Embellishments.  This little ” X-thingy” is marketed as an Create-A-Sticker tool but instead of using it to make stickers, I’ve found the adhesive very useful towards making embellishments.
Xyron Glitter Tutorial
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Like…
  • adhering glitter evenly without making a mess on your project.
  • adhering delicate or sheer ribbon so you can’t see your tape/glue application.
  • useful in making twine embellishments.

Every crafter has various techniques or adhesives they choose to use but I like using this small Xyron because I know I can get an even application of adhesive every time.

Xyron Tutorial

First step, run your die cut face down (which is the side of the adhesive) through the Xyron. Rub well to active the adhesive then peel off the backing.

I’m going to add glitter to the word Baby for my project. The letters are cut from Cricut Birthday Cakes cartridge at 1 inch.

Xyron Tutorial

For my finished project, I used crystal glitter but you can’t see it in the photo, so in this example, I used dark blue glitter. After you shake off the excess glitter, you can see how the glitter sticks really well, evenly covered and dry, unlike using glue.

 

Xyron Tutorial
Another fun embellishment I’ve made using a Xyron are these twine buttons.

To make these twine buttons, I run my circle through the Xyron, cover the adhesive side with small pieces of twine, trim off the excess twine then ink the edges.

Tutorial on how to make twine and glitter embellishments using Xyron.

Here’s my finished project thanks to the Xyron adhesive.  How sweet is this little gift bag cut from Cricut Plantin Schoolbook ?

Thanks for looking and I hope this little X-thingy is inspiring to you,

Comments

  10. GREAT tutorial Holly! Thanks for sharing this! I was confused at first…I was like, “where is the baby in blue on her finished project”…then I read your post! ha! I like the crystal color you chose! Well done, girl! SMiles, Jill

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  15. WOW! Holly fantastic tutorial and I have one of those and I have to dig it out and put some use on it:) Your project is super cute and love the twine use on the project!! Thank you for joining us over at Decorate to Celebrate!! I always enjoy your entries:)
    Hugs,
    Norma

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