Making ya own Rub ons

I saw this on another forum
Like all other scrapbook supplies, Rub-ons are another great way to add to your pages, but also take a good chunk of money out of your pocket as they are not re-usable.
Follow these easy steps, and you can create your own rub-ons and use them over and over again!
(1)Transparency paper (purchased at your local office supply store, no need to buy the expensive stuff, the local store brand will do just fine)
(2)Inkject Printer
(3)Popsicle Stick
Step 1: Insert the transparency into your inket printer, so that it prints on the SMOOTH side of the transparency.

Step 2: Open your favourite word processing or photo program and create the text/image you want to have as a rub on.

Step 3: Format your printer settings so that it is set to print on "plain paper", "best quality" and "mirror image" (the image needs to be reversed especially if you are printing text or it will appear backwards).

Step 4: Print your "rub-on"

Step 5: Let dry for about 3-5 minutes, careful not to touch it

Step 6: Place the transparency smooth side down onto your project exactly where you want the image/text to appear, holding firmly in place, and rub with a popsicle stick just like you would any other rub on. Don't be afraid to push to hard, and make sure you rub the entire image.

Step 7: Carefully remove the transparency and let ink completey dry before touching

Step 8: Use a damp cloth or paper towel to clean off your transparency and get it ready for your next rub-on, you can re-use the transparency over and over and over again.

TIPS: I recommend that you practice first on a few scraps to get the hang of it. Every ink jet printer is different so you may need to allow more or less drying time before you actually apply your rub-on. Trial, error and patience will get you creating your own UNIQUE rub-ons in no time!

Thanks Jayne will have to try that. I;ve never been that successful with rub ons, usually when I have finished a card and want to add a little touch, it goes wrong

Brilliant Jayne
See you are not just a pretty face
Will be sure to give this one a try

I wish it was my idea Scotty but sadly not
an me pretty
you need to get ya eyes checked

I just had a little go an it works

Jayne1966 wrote:I just had a little go an it works

Awfy glad it does
I can't wait to get into my craftroom and try it

Scotty wrote:

Jayne1966 wrote:I just had a little go an it works

Awfy glad it does
I can't wait to get into my craftroom and try it

Well tell Alan to leave ya drawers alone

Must give it try soon.

Ive made my own got the paper from a place called craftycompter paper and i was quite impressed at the result

I have looked at that site several times, there seems a lot of good things on there but I havent bought anything cos I'm scared once I start adding to the basket I might not stop What was the paper you bought called Andrea

I just used ordinary acetate not the printable type

Hi Jacky this is wher i get mine from and its called dry decal paper.

Hi Jayne

What a fantastic tip.

Put this is my tips folder!! Looking forward to using it.

Louie

http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=166&CatID=17

Would help if i put the place wher i got it from wouldnt it

Does usually
Ya too young for a senior moment

Jayne1966 wrote:
Ya too young for a senior moment

thanks mi dear

Your very welcome

This is a great idea, thanks. Will have to give it a go
Vonny x

This looks good, but I think I am missing something. Wouldn't the text be back to front?

Christine wrote:This looks good, but I think I am missing something. Wouldn't the text be back to front?

That's in Step 3 Christine, you need to print it in reverse

Thanks, clearly I am not one of the people who sit and read the instruction book before diving in!

Neither am I Christine I just thought I'm suprised Jayne hadn't thought of it, some people on here are clever shame I missed out on the brains

what a brill tip had a go , really pleased with them