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rdgisfun

Cherry Tart

question about titles
I am new to scrapbooking and have a question about letters for the titles. I cannot afford to buy the preprinted letters so new a cheaper alternative. I have printed different fonts from my computer onto cardstock or heavy paper but am wondering if there is a better way. I don't like cutting out each letter by hand. Also, what is the best way to glue the letters down? I have tried a glue stick but it was too messy.  I tried small glue dots but they were too large.All suggestions would be appreciated. Teresa 
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Kara

Cherry Jubilee

question about titles
You might try punches, or somethign like that. Costco and places like that usually sell an alpha set for not too much. I like the clear tape adhesives myself Good luck and welcome to the board!
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moodyonceamth

Cherry Addict

question about titles
Do you have a WalMart or Michaels near you?  They have this thing called "Alphastax" which is pre-printed punch out letters in various colors/patterns. 
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rdgisfun

Cherry Tart

question about titles
Thanks for your suggestions. I will look into the products you have recommended.Teresa
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twinsmom1

Cherry Cola

question about titles
i think the alphastax are between $5-10, maybe more. i may have some extra at home. i take the chipboard letters and the die cut lettrs and trace them on whatever paper i want. works out nicely. it isn't too hard to cut out if you use a good sharp exacto knife.
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Emsdancemom

A Cherry on Top

question about titles
You could also just make a title strip. Pick a cardstock that will go with your LO and print the title on it. Cut the strip and mat it. Attach with adhesive, brads or eyelets.
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blkravencat

Cherry Tart

question about titles
I have a xyron machine i bought at walmart for 20.00.  Just run the shape through and it is just like a sticker.  amazing, fast and super easy.  Try buying a set of alpa stamps.  Stampin up has quite a few and you can use them over and over with many different color inks.
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TheFiberLady

Chatty Cherry

question about titles
or find someone with a machine who has a couple extra min. to cut some out for ya lol.do you have a lss? they usually have a couple alphabet dies that they will let you use free of charge as long as you buy the paper there.i personally on small items use the scotch quick dry adhesive. it comes in a bottle with an applicator tip and you can get a big bottle that lasts a really long time at walmart.
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Pinklady50

Cherry Tart

question about titles
Another option that I sometimes use is to leave space in between the letters when you type them.  So instead of cutting out the letters, you can just cut a circle or square around it.  This looks great as is, or mounted on another colored paper.
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Kathy

Cherry Cropper

question about titles
To "glue" them down, you can usually fit letters into the very smallest Xyron..the 150 model.  It looks like a small "X'" shape.  Usually costs no more than $10 (Walmart or any craft store such as Michaels).  You just put the letter in, right side up, pull the other end and the letter will be sticky on the back side when you pull the strip off.  Very simple.  Refills are about $5 each, available where you get the original.  I prefer the repositionable ones, but you can also get permanent.  The repo ones become perm after a while, but at first you can readily move them around.
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koala1966

Cherry Delight

question about titles
I usually print my titles or journaling on vellum, then use my Xyron to adhere them.  That way I don't have to cut around all the letters, but I don't have to have them on "colored" paper, the background shows through.  Using an inkjet printer you need to use the "Transparency" setting to print on vellum.
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JeanneT

Cherry Bing

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I love Lettering Delights. www.letteringdelights.com 
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koala1966

Cherry Delight

question about titles
I love Lettering Delights too - even more so now that they have transparent alphas!
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2Bizi

Cherry Bomb

question about titles
I often look for those alpha stax too; or I'll just write them out at times too. Or I'll buy the nice ones and mix them with less expensive stickers
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wahoo_mom

Cherry Garcia

question about titles
Wow - I was hoping to give suggestions, but mine have already been covered and now I have new ideas too!
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Indy Scrapper

Chocolate Covered Cherry

question about titles
If your letters a fairly small, try using a Zig glue pen.
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moodyonceamth

Cherry Addict

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OLD THREAD ALERT, OLD THREAD ALERT!! This chick has 4 posts since October, somehow I doubt she'll see the new replies.
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rdgisfun

Cherry Tart

question about titles
Oh, but you are wrong. I checked this sight today because I still was wrestling with this issue.Thanks for all of those that have replied. I appreciate the time.Teresa
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