Perhaps American Crafts' best-known product, Thickers are essentially thick stickers! Perfect for creating a title or sentiment and they come in virtually any color, font, and texture, you're sure to find a pack of Thickers made just for you! Gillian Nelson (Blog: Gillian Nelson | Instagram: @gnelson05 | Pinterest: @gilliann | Twitter: @GillianNelson05) starts off Thickers week with an eye-catching layout:
Supplies: Amy Tangerine Stitched (STCHDS-68950) - Loom Paper, (STCHDS-68948) - Thrifted Paper, (368982) - Wood Veneer Frames, (368976) - Layered Tags, (368973) - Fabric Stickers, (368971) - Transparent Alpha, (368970) - Transparent Accent & Phrase Stickers, (STCHTH-68966) - Black Foam Word Thickers; Be Merry (368926) - Accent & Phrase Stickers, (368925) - Red Glitter Foam Thickers; DIY Shop (366900) - Mini Stapler, (DIYABC-69032) - Subway Alpha Stickers White; Studio Calico (SC1-31229) - Mister Huey's Misting Spray Audrey Aqua; Markers (PP05-62321) - Precision Pen .05 Point, (PP03-62311) - Precision Pen .03 Point: Cardstock (AC71259) - 12x12 White; Ink - StazOn by Tsukineko
How to: Print a photo at ~3.5x4.5". Trim a piece of white cardstock into a similar size as the photo. Lightly adhere the large DIY alpha stickers to the white cardstock spelling "always". Spray the cardstock piece with blue mist. Allow to dry for a few minutes and then peel up the stickers and discard them. Trim the Stitched Loom paper to 8.5x11" size. Cut apart the patterned strips from the Stitched Thrifted paper, ink the edges of them, and layer them over one another at the bottom of the background paper. Write journaling over the top of the misted word then adhere the misted block and the photo towards the bottom of the page. Cut the "work hard" design out of the Stitched tag, staple a fabric sticker to it, and add it to the upper right corner of the page, layering a wood veneer frame over it. Add a date label to the layering in the corner. Add another strip of pattern from the Thrifted paper to the top border of the page. Add journaling and a Stitched transparent phrase sticker to the strip. Use the Stitched transparent alpha to spell out "always" in three different colors and add them to the page in a visual triangle. Finish up by adding a Stitched foam phrase "Today" Thicker and Be Merry alpha stickers above the photo, and more Be Merry alpha Thickers along the bottom border.
For a chance to win a bunch of Thickers tell us what your favorite style of Thickers is in a comment on this post. Open to US residents only. Winner will be announced on Friday January 30th 2015. Good luck!
The foam Thickers stay on my projects better, but the glitter Rockabye is so good. I also love the ones with the upper and lower case letters. :)
Posted by: Dawn Ritchie | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 05:22 AM
I can't pick a favorite!! I'm partial to the foam ones as well because I can use leftover letters to pop up embellishements on my cards or layouts. I love tjem.all and they are my go to alphas!!
Posted by: Tina Phillips (TK) | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 05:33 AM
It is so hard to pick but I would have to say the foam thickers are my favs.
Posted by: Jamie | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 05:37 AM
I really like the script font Thickers that are part of the Amy Tangerine lines!
Posted by: Shirley K | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 05:47 AM
I love them all, but I have always loved it when I came across cloth ones... thanks for a chance to win. My collection is getting depleted!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 05:55 AM
Any red sparkly Thickers! They always end up on my Christmas pages!
Posted by: Kirsten J | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 06:12 AM
Wow, hard to pick, but right now am in love with gold glittery thicker.
But I love all Thickers.
Catherine
Posted by: Catherine Aguilera | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 06:17 AM
I really like multi-color or patterned! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Natalie Winterstein | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 06:27 AM
I use several different kinds but I think the foam ones win out. Love them all.
Posted by: marianne-g | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 06:29 AM
The "thick" bold letter.
Posted by: Michelle | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 06:35 AM
I love the chipboard ones. They add such awesome texture to projects!! I'm all for simple uppercase fonts too.
Posted by: Heather Adams | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 06:41 AM
I love the Kal Barteski script Thickers in Amy Tangerine's Plus One collection. I should have bought 5 packs! I also love any black or charcoal type color Thickers. Thanks very much for a chance to win. Michelle t
Posted by: michelle t | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 06:44 AM
I love them all... But my very favorite were the dolce in fabric!
Posted by: ShellyJ | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 07:00 AM
It's hard to pick, but I do like the scripted glitter ones.
Posted by: Marcia scantlin | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 07:07 AM
I love the foam and the glitter ones!
Posted by: Luna | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 07:10 AM
I love the foam ones and any script font!
Posted by: Meagan Vaughn | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 07:12 AM
My favorite is any of the foam glitter thickers. I love the way they look and they stick really well.
Posted by: Janet | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 07:13 AM
My favorite Thickers would have to be the foam ones.
Posted by: LouAnn V | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 07:14 AM
Love, love, love Thickers. I have two favorites which are Lullabye and Rainboots. Can't choose between them.
Posted by: Kelly O | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 07:14 AM
I love them all!! The script is my favorite font though.
Posted by: Jamie Greene | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 07:15 AM
Oh man, this is the best giveaway ever! But how do I pick just one favorite?! I really love the foam ones!
Posted by: Maddie | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 07:35 AM
I don't know if I've met a Thicker I don't like, but I especially love simple fonts in foam!
Posted by: Jen S | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 07:37 AM
I love the glittery thickers but then again I love all types of thickers!!!
Posted by: Kailash | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 07:48 AM
I like the new
glitter ones coming
out and the Pebbles
Birthday Wishes set.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 08:00 AM
My all time favorite were the Amy Tangerine Journal thickers. I have sadly just about run out of vowels in those. I'm so glad you're coming out with more foam thickers in that kind of skinnier style.
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 08:05 AM
I love all Thickers ;D but my favourite are transparent :D
Posted by: mru | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 08:05 AM
I LOVE all Thickers....but my all-time favorites are the gold glitter ones...totally swoon worthy!!
Posted by: Missy Whidden | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 08:10 AM
Love the gold glittery ones!
Posted by: Sue Hudekk | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 08:10 AM
Wow! What a fantastic give away. I love all of the Thickers and so it is hard to choose one style. Right now it would have to be the glitter ones as I seem to be using those the most.
Posted by: Jena Baker | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 08:12 AM
foam thickers are my fave
Posted by: {vicki} | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 08:27 AM
I like the more classic or sans serif fonts, and I love the really thin lined fonts, and also the kinds where there's line work printed on the thicker itself (where a font is printed onto the actual thicker)
Posted by: alison | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 08:28 AM
Well, I really have a love affair with Thickers, so it's hard to choose! But I use the foam the most so I guess they're the favorite, but they're closely followed by glitter Thickers. And I've yet to find I font I haven't liked so . . . yeah, I'll pretty much use ALL the Thickers and be happy about it! :D
Posted by: Frankie | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 08:36 AM
Can we say Thickers addiction? I LOVE them all! But I guess my faves are the basic block style, both thin and thick. I also love the smaller alpha styles for variety when creating longer titles. Awesome giveaway!!!
Posted by: Steffanie S | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 08:42 AM
I have lots of favorites, but probably use the thin black or glitter ones the most.
Posted by: Theresa | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 09:08 AM
Gosh, I love all kinds of thickers but the ones I gravitate towards most are the simple, more modern font ones. Also really like having some smaller alpha styles on hand.
Posted by: Evamscott05 | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 09:23 AM
Oh my what a way to get your heart racing! Thickers are SO my weakness but right now what are stopping me and making me giggle with delight are the gold glittery yummy goodness.
Posted by: Ellie Augustin | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 09:28 AM
How can I possibly pick a favorite Thicker?? I do love the foam ones best; there were some great vinyl ones too. I love the Doll and Wonder fonts because of their versatility.
Posted by: Valerie S. | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 09:28 AM
I love foam Thickers, especially the more cursive styles, as they are really easy to cut and reshape when I run out of those pesky vowels.
Posted by: Patchi | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 09:33 AM
My favorite are glitter thickers! They are such the perfect touch to any layout, card, or project!
Posted by: pegg | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 09:47 AM
It's hard to pick, but I'm going to go with sparkly cursive.
Posted by: Cindy deRosier | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 09:47 AM
thickers, thickers & more thickers! Printed Chipboard thickers are my #1 fav if I am forced to choose.
Posted by: Judy W. | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:01 AM
I like the Thickers made of foam. They stick really well on my projects.
Posted by: Gina M | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:01 AM
I loooove thickers! All chipboard thickers are my favourites!
Posted by: Romy | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:16 AM
I love the foam and chipboard thickers. I just love that I can have a variety of different thickers for my projects!!
Posted by: Alyssa Fields | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:30 AM
I like all of the Thickers & I like to mix & match fonts. The fabric ones are my favorite followed by the chipboard & then the foam.
Posted by: Tona | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:31 AM
I really like the plastic ones like rainboots, but I tend to gravitate towards chipboard for my layouts. I love thickers!!
Posted by: Erin D | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:42 AM
Any Thickers in Kal Barteski's fabulous script!
Hope you'll have more soon!
Posted by: Susan L. | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:59 AM
I love them all, but right now I'm drawn to the glittery ones! This is a great prize that would be welcomed in my home!
Posted by: Lee Anne | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 11:23 AM
I love all non glittery ones....especially foam and anything that looks natural like wood grain.
Posted by: Jennifer Wymore | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 11:55 AM
I love Thickers and especially the foam and glitter ones! Love the black glitter ones!
Posted by: Juliette | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 12:01 PM
Looking at my Thickers stash now. I couldn't possibly pick just one! I especially love the cursive/script fonts, the foam material, and the sparkly bling finish. I would LOVE to win some as you can NEVER have enough Thickers.
Posted by: Diane | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 12:11 PM
I love the thin rubber or similar style Thickers that were in Amy Tangerine's older collection. I also love the Kal Barteski and other script word Thickers! Thanks, AC!
Posted by: Stacie d | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 12:16 PM
I love the foam and chipboard thickers!
Thanks for the chance!
Charo
Posted by: Tarracoscrap | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 12:19 PM
I loved my set of "Sprinkles" Thickers... aqua with a leathery-like finish. I also really enjoy foam Thickers... My favorite fonts are the classic, straight-up-and-down kind.
Posted by: Natalie (QSOgirl) | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 12:38 PM
Almost any of the foam thickers, they stick to my layouts way better than the chipboard ones.
Posted by: Ann | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 01:05 PM
LOVE Thickers!! LOVE LOVE LOVE them! I think foam would be my fav but chipboard are pretty darn good too!
Posted by: Nicole McNamara | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 01:27 PM
I love all of them! But if I have to choose, I like the foam ones.
Posted by: Xènia | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 01:30 PM
I find that the foam are my favs but they're all pretty spectacular.
Posted by: jengd | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 01:38 PM
Hands down foam Thickers. Love their squishy softness! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Amber R. | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 01:46 PM
I love Thickers!!!! My favorite right now are the cork Thickers. Thanks for a chance to win
Posted by: Julie A. Shearer | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 02:00 PM
I have never met a Thicker I didn't like. They are all wonderful I would love to see more Navy ones.
Posted by: Lisa S. | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 02:03 PM
I love them all - and have an embarrassingly large stash. I like foam ones, kraft ones, unfinished chipboard, fancy fonts, and simple fonts. And the new thicker words are brilliant!
Posted by: julie evers | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 02:21 PM
{squeal} I love Thickers! My favorites are the foam sets - they just seem to stick better. But I also like the chipboard natural kind - like Amy Tangerine Goodness - can mist or ink them up to just the right color. And I love the scripty fonts, like Lullaby and Rainboots too. There's just a whole lot of Thicker love around here! :) Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Cynthia B. | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 02:50 PM
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the foam thickers!!! They are my fave. You can use them as is or alter them, so versatile!!
And G's layout is pretty cool too ;)
Posted by: Kimberly | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 02:53 PM
I love the foam ones - been using them for years - I have so many, but could always use more...
Posted by: Kiki Craig | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 02:53 PM
My favorite are the foam letters!
Posted by: Stacie Rupp | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 02:59 PM
I love every type of script thickers. I never have enough!
Posted by: teri | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 03:24 PM
I love, love, love Thickers! No layout is complete without them! My favorites are the Amy Tangerine Thickers!
Posted by: Susan | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 03:25 PM
Glitter foam ones. Hands down!
Posted by: Mandy s. | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 04:27 PM
LOVE ANY AND ALL THICKERS! HOW CAN YOU CHOOSE JUST ONE
Posted by: Stacia Brandt | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 04:44 PM
Most definitely the foam Thickers! Love them!!
Posted by: Candy Carpenter | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 05:04 PM
Its hard to pick, but I always seem to use up the chipboard faster, and in all the colors of the rainbow!
Posted by: Yeva Gurmeza | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 05:19 PM
I really do love all of the different types of Thickers but I use the foam glitter ones a lot.
Posted by: Robin B. | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 05:55 PM
Fabulous layout! I love the chipboard thickers the most!
Posted by: nicole | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 06:15 PM
I love funky fonts and definitely foam. Oh and glitter....I love glitter. Heck, I just really love Thickers!
Posted by: Sandi Pressley | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 06:26 PM
My favorites are the round typewriter key thickers and glitter thickers!
Posted by: Youngmi | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 06:29 PM
I love the foam thickers!
Posted by: Amelia N. | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 06:45 PM
Love all thickers
Posted by: Judi walker | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 06:52 PM
I love the ombre Goodness Thickers! The are my absolute faves!
Posted by: Julie S. | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 06:56 PM
I don't have a specific font, but I love it when there is both upper & lower case thickets on the same sheet!!
Posted by: GennyV | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 06:59 PM
I love all thickers but my favorite is always the more traditional font style.
Posted by: Brenda Lubrant | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 07:00 PM
There are so many that are cool but I have to go with a classic black script
Posted by: Marie H | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 07:02 PM
I love all of them, but I really use the foam ones a ton. And the girly girl in me loves the glitter Thickers.
Posted by: Nita K. | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 07:44 PM
My favorite are the fabric.
Posted by: Nancy Clark | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 07:51 PM
My favorite Thickers...All of them! However, if I had to choose one it would be Foam Thickers, add Glitter to them and that makes them more desirable. I love the quality and how the fit on my layouts. All of Amy Tans are gorgeous!! A variety would be a welcome addition to my scrap stash!!
Posted by: Marie House | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 09:41 PM
I LOVE ALL THICKERS, but the Glitter Thickers in ANY Font are my FAVORITE!! I just LOVE them and I CAN'T RESIST them in EVERY Color!! =) THANKS for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a Fabulous Week!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:46 PM
Love the foam and glitter Thickers.
Posted by: Liliana Phillips | Monday, January 26, 2015 at 11:11 PM
My favorite (and the one I hoard) are the skinny font with fabric/chipboard. Love them!
Posted by: MichelleGB | Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 03:06 AM
*sigh* how do I pick just one??? If I have to pick just one....It would have to be the glitter ones! They add just that little bit of BLING to your page and/or card!!!
Posted by: Theresa Grdina | Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 04:04 AM
Love the layout!!!! Kal Barteski's script Thickers are my favorite!!
Posted by: janetd | Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 04:37 AM
I love the foam and the rubber ones.
Posted by: Mandi Holmes | Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 05:52 AM
I love foam Thickers, especially the Lullaby font. I´m addicted to Thickers and hoard them.
Posted by: Nina Stenzel | Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 06:24 AM
I think foam Thickers as you can alter them easier. And sets with both caps and lower case letters. The glitter Thickers are gorgeous. Hmmm. I can't choose just one!
Posted by: BunnyD | Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 08:12 AM
While I am partial to cursive Thickers (any color!)I do enjoy getting lost in the world of Thickers!
Posted by: Laura Turcotte | Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 08:27 AM
I loved the Kal Barteski foam Thickers, they're my favourites I think. (I'm not in the US but if I miraculously win, I am sure I can pick a US scrappy friend who would love the prize).
Posted by: Rachel Millington | Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 09:28 AM
I like the foam best because they tend to stick better...and I love the basic fonts like the Styleboard - Maggie Holmes all caps and the Daiquiri and Rainboots styles...they go with just about any project I can think up...but to be honest, I love them all.
Posted by: Felecia | Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 09:30 AM
My favorite Thickers are the foam ones since they always seem to stick the best. I am also a sucker for any glitter Thickers since you can never go wrong with a little bling.
Posted by: Vanessa Bell | Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 09:55 AM
Love so many Thickers it is hard to choose currently trying to track down some more Amy Tangerine Lovely thickers in pale yellow xxx
Posted by: furrypig | Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 12:58 PM
I love the glitter foam Thickers best... easiest to use & best to stick on the page! Besides, it's always good to add some pizzazz to the page!
Posted by: Jess Amazing | Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 05:35 PM
I haven't tried any yet! I am just starting out my Project Life album and I came across this post. I'm so excited to try them!
Posted by: Amanda Lander | Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 07:03 PM