3 fiskateers: rub-ons
- posted by: Legends
- posted in: Challenges, Techniques, Projects
- on: October 19, 2007
rub-ons. If you’ve been down any paper crafting isle or been inside any scrapbook store in the last 3 years you’ve seen them. Alphabets, shapes, images, borders, frames, words… you name it, they make rub-ons for it. It is important to note that not all rub-ons are equal- some are easier to use than others. If you’re just now venturing into the world of rubs here are some suggestions- use a stylus or ball point pen to apply them, go slow and steady, lift SLOW to make sure you’ve achieved transfer, and always cut apart before using. Now, I don’t follow my own rule (the last one!)… but I’ve got thousands of projects under my belt and if I make an oops I know I can just pull out the goo-be-gone (aka undu) and the rub-on will be history. Of course being such a fan of rub-ons I can find myself in a rut from time to time… and that’s why I’ve asked these fiskateers to share some inspiring projects…
Erin 307# - home decor project–family canvas- I used three 4×12 canvas pieces and hinges to put this together. First, I painted each canvas, and then started playing with photo locations. Next, I got out the matching Heidi Grace papers to go along with the rubons and then I just started playing around. What I found I LOVED was how easy these rubons would go onto any surface. Whether it be the paint, the papers, the photos or the embellies themselves, they worked and were so easy! I also liked how well I could write onto the rubons, and how adding just some stickles made it shine!
all you need is love- these photos of my baby with my grandma who recently passed were so important for me to get scrapped. While I wouldn’t have normally paired these photos with Heidi’s “heidi’s hearts” line, but they blended really well with the rubons so I tried it. I used a lot of Heidi’s chipboard pieces from random lines I had and I love how the rubons worked so well on them.
Maya #351 - Rub-on are very fun and versatile product! You can use them… everywhere! For my first project I decorated the small clay pots. I painted them first with acrylic paint, than applied the Love Icons HG rub-ons and covered everything with two coats of Krylon glossy spray.
The HG letters rub-ons were perfect for decorating the binder spine. To make a heart I punched out the heart from the rub-ons sheet using my Funky Heart squeeze punch, traced the outline of the heart and than applied the rub-on. I used the same letters rub-ons to decorate 2 small clipboards. I will use them for the morning check-list for my girls.
The beautiful colors of the Cloud 9 Hannah’s Story rub-ons reminded me out trip to north WI last fall. Floating picture frame from Michael’s, one photo and few rub-ons - that’s all what it took to preserve the wonderful memories I have from this trip. I love the look of rub-ons on transparent surface - picture frame, so popular now acrylic albums, ghost shapes and letters - it’s all perfect for rub-ons!
For my layout I picked 4 pictures from my recent trip to Israel. I just love to discover the tiny piece of art in my latte! The journaling is on the tag behind one of the photos.
Robyn # 323 - A layout I could not help but do for this assignment I had a photo of Heidi Grace and I taken back in November 2005 when Heidi was here in Australia teaching in Sydney. I had a great time in her classes and loved her products then. The rubons are fantastic and I thought would work well with the other Heidi Papers I had in my stash….love that they are brown and not black too! Don’t be scared to use rub ons on your photos and overlap them even on your photo mount as I have.
It’s my husband who does the shopping each week, and I will often come home and say “Did you get ???” and its at this point he says “If its not on the LIST”… So I started the project with a 4 x 4 canvas, brushed some twinkling H20’s on it, to give it a little colour, got my trusty Fiskars Drill and drilled two holes for the rings, added the rub-ons, and then placed small prima flowers round the edge. Then I took a piece of chipboard, cut it to size and with my Fiskars hand punch I punched holes, covered it with some Heidi Grace paper and added the paper to it.Voila………THE LIST
TIP: When I am ready to use some rubons I take the cardboard sheet from the pack of rub ons, leaving the rubons in the plastic wrapping they came in and then I cut around the rubons. Then I take my trusty stapler and staple the plastic, the backing sheet and rubons together. This way I can place them on the page and see if they work. If I don’t use some of my rubons they will stay in good condition as they are still kinda sealed in the wrapping.
Want some rub-ons of your own? Leave a comment here and I’ll pick a lucky winner this (Friday) evening…
Carlee #2225 says:
October 19th, 2007 at 1:53 amThese projects are sooo cool! I love the little pots - just adorable! And that list - too funny! The alpahbet rub-ons rock! Very cool lettering! Love the ghost letters with gold on them! TFS!!!
Merlene says:
October 19th, 2007 at 2:00 amTeriffic job ladies. It inspired me to use more Rub-Ons.
Jannine Mason says:
October 19th, 2007 at 2:10 amOh I like the little pots I will have to ask Mum if she could get me some to decorate.
Jannine (age 12)
Lanita says:
October 19th, 2007 at 2:16 amThese ideas are great! I love all the inspiration that is found here.
krafty wahine says:
October 19th, 2007 at 2:25 amOooh! Rub-ons. I’ve only tried a few but not any of ours! Thank you, May!
Anita #395
Faye Marie Warriner says:
October 19th, 2007 at 2:29 amGreat work ladies
I love rubons you can do sooooooooooooo much with them.
I love the project ideas
Hisaho says:
October 19th, 2007 at 2:52 amI accidentally replied on the post one below this one, but I’m going to repost it here just so the 3 Fiskateers know how much I enjoyed their projects!
I don’t need to be in the drawing (although I do love those ladybugs and trees!), but I just wanted to say you ladies did such fantastic jobs with so many different projects! I was especially amazed with the use of rubons on canvas and acrylic frames. Thanks for sharing!
Amy (1295) says:
October 19th, 2007 at 3:06 amThese projects are awesome … LOVE the “if its not on the list” project!!!
Debbie Buckland fiskateer #352 says:
October 19th, 2007 at 3:12 amwow what wonderful layouts and projects. So inspirational.
Sharon says:
October 19th, 2007 at 3:50 amI loved all the projects…especially the one using the rubons on the binder. I am going to try that one.
Nic #1033 says:
October 19th, 2007 at 4:58 amGorgeous work ladies!!
aspromised says:
October 19th, 2007 at 5:27 amMore great inspiration! Just had to giggle about “The List” - need one of those for our house
Sarah says:
October 19th, 2007 at 6:48 amI love rub-on’s and I love all of these projects!!
Dawn (#1784) says:
October 19th, 2007 at 7:07 amAbsolutley beautiful projects ladies! Those rubons look so easy to use.
Linda A. says:
October 19th, 2007 at 7:35 amWow! I love all these projects! You girls really rocked the rub ons! I love that frame, Maya - what a great gift that would be. Erin, I love your hinged canvas, and Robyn, your “List” is such a great idea! Thanks for a fresh shot of inspiration this morning!
Tamara says:
October 19th, 2007 at 7:48 amNice Ideas ladies thanks for sharing!
Laura says:
October 19th, 2007 at 7:57 amFabulous projects ladies! Thanks for the inspiration!
Lisa M. Pace says:
October 19th, 2007 at 8:26 amWonderful projects and ideas.
doverdi says:
October 19th, 2007 at 8:27 amOnce again I am totally amazed by the talented ladies we have on our board. The 3 Fiskateers projects are all so unique & inspiring. I love the use of rub ons & must admit (hang head in shame) that I don’t use them very often. I have a few in my stash but that old ‘out of sight’ saying seems to be the rule here. I’m going to have to find a way to put them in SIGHT and start using them more. Thanks for showing us some creative ways to use them.
kim3timemom says:
October 19th, 2007 at 8:57 amAwesome ideas!! Thanks so much for sharing.
Sandy~Turtlelady#1715 says:
October 19th, 2007 at 9:08 amGreat hints. Yes, some rub ons are so hard to work with. I am just getting back to liking them again.
jen says:
October 19th, 2007 at 9:19 amSuper cute, ladies. Love the letter rub-ons on the acetate letters!
Vicki Bell says:
October 19th, 2007 at 9:38 amVery inspiring projects. I’m ready to get out my rub-on’s! Absolutely wonderful projects from all of these talented ladies! Excellent work!!!
Page says:
October 19th, 2007 at 9:38 amGreat projects- I love THE LIST! I need to copy that idea!
Debbie Rajczi says:
October 19th, 2007 at 9:40 amI love all the projects. I really am enjoying looking at all the scrapping projects that are off the paper. Lots of great ideas.
Amy Skaar says:
October 19th, 2007 at 9:59 amLove the idea of the rubons on the ghost letters–so creative!
Patti Smith says:
October 19th, 2007 at 10:15 amThese are some of the best projects…I love the “LIST” and Erin thanks for sharing your wonderful photo of your grandmother…Maya love the “pot” of pens idea…thanks all..
jenifer Cowles says:
October 19th, 2007 at 10:15 amGreat stuff ladies your work is beautiful. I love rub ons.
Tami #804 says:
October 19th, 2007 at 10:21 amBeautiful projects everyone. Rubons are so versatile.
Jennie says:
October 19th, 2007 at 10:23 amI LOVE the clay pots! What an adorable idea. I may have to transfer that idea to some glass jars that I have…..
Great projects, everyone!
Jen B #258 says:
October 19th, 2007 at 10:28 amI love all of these rubons! Great job Fiskateers. Love all of the ideas!
Lynn says:
October 19th, 2007 at 10:30 amall these are fabulous, but the “list” is the best! I can SO relate, lol
Mickel says:
October 19th, 2007 at 10:45 amNow I know how I can use some of them! I’ve always been afraid to try them, other than the occassional alpha that I’ve had. Thanks for the great ideas!!
BOnnie says:
October 19th, 2007 at 10:59 amOMG!!! all of these projects are fabulous!!! thanks Fiskateers for sharing!!!
Michele L. says:
October 19th, 2007 at 11:06 amrub-ons…a staple in my SB basket! A girl can never have enough.
Jena says:
October 19th, 2007 at 11:29 amLove this tip! Thanks so much becuase I cannot tell you how many times I’ve ruined beautiful rub ons. I can’t wait to try this one out.
melita says:
October 19th, 2007 at 11:37 amOh my goodness! All of these projects are SOOO amazing! Love it all and I LOVE the HG rub-ons! They are the best!!!
Kelly Jo says:
October 19th, 2007 at 11:56 amThese projects are so beautiful! I have used the Cloud 9 alpha rub ons and they are wonderful!
Deb L says:
October 19th, 2007 at 11:58 amIt never ceases to amaze me the diversity and creativity of the gals on here! Another wonderful job on the layouts and projects! tfs
Sue #2266 says:
October 19th, 2007 at 12:23 pmVery inspiring, indeed, ladies! Would love me some rub-ons!
arlsmom lynda says:
October 19th, 2007 at 12:23 pmAmazing work agents…love the diversity of everything!!
Julie Overby says:
October 19th, 2007 at 12:30 pmRub-ons are my FAV!!!!
These projects are beautiful!
NANCY says:
October 19th, 2007 at 12:51 pmDON’T YOU JUST LOVE RUBONS? I DO!AWESOME PROJECTS LADIES!
Karen C. says:
October 19th, 2007 at 1:04 pmgreat ideas, ladies. thanks for shairing your work with us. :O)
Michelle M #88 says:
October 19th, 2007 at 1:41 pmAll wonderful ideas! I think I will try some rubons on the spines of my binders too. What a fun way to label things.
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E says:
October 19th, 2007 at 4:52 pmI’m definitely going to be taking Robyn’s list idea and making one for my house! I’ve been looking for something like that so I can stop hounding my kids to write down whatever they ate or drank the last of so I know we need it on grocery day instead of telling me at the time and me forgetting by the time I go shopping.
Amy G. #1803 says:
October 19th, 2007 at 6:25 pmOf course those ladybugs ROCK!!! Great ideas, gals. Love them. Keep ‘em coming.
mariah says:
October 19th, 2007 at 6:46 pmO I love the rubons and these pictures or LO are just gorgeous
Janet says:
October 19th, 2007 at 6:56 pmThese rubons are truly the best ever! And thse projects are some of the best ever as well. Great job!!
Dawn #2376 says:
October 19th, 2007 at 7:08 pmI just love all rub-ons! I just bought the stuff to make my own rubons…I can’t wait to try it out!
Melissa S says:
October 19th, 2007 at 7:14 pmNice job as always!
Brenda says:
October 19th, 2007 at 8:20 pmHow did I miss this till now!! I love rub ons and you ladies did a great job with using them. I can remember when I got my first rub ons. I didn’t know what to do with them until I got this cool idea of those inspired to create wall hangings.
Christine Cleary says:
October 19th, 2007 at 9:49 pmI didn’t even think of using rub-on’s on anything but paper until now. Wow my imagination is running wild with what I can do around the house with them.
Might have to go and buy some more (that’s if I don’t win some).
ta.
Jessica Sim says:
October 19th, 2007 at 10:36 pmGreat projects girls! I love rubons!
Robin says:
October 19th, 2007 at 11:53 pmI love Rub-ons. I’m more of a collector than a user. I never want to ‘waste’ them. That’s awful thinking!
Kristi O says:
October 20th, 2007 at 12:07 amOkay, Heidi Grace rub ons you can just use your finger, they are amazing. I am going to try them on pots. Great ideas!!
Carrie #1172 says:
October 20th, 2007 at 12:58 amThey are all so cute! Awesome job girls!
Natasha W says:
October 20th, 2007 at 4:19 amNice projects ladies!!
Valerie Williams says:
October 20th, 2007 at 1:48 pmLearned some good points. Thanks. Lov your page
Rachael #2111 says:
October 24th, 2007 at 10:35 amThanks for all the rub-on tips! I have some rub-ons I haven’t used yet (I’ve been feeling intimidated) and with your tips I think I’ll be able to get myself to try them!
Katy #2007 says:
October 24th, 2007 at 11:10 amAnother tip for the rubon lovers here..
I staple my rub ons to their backing sheet as soon as I open the package. I’ve noticed that they stay nicer that way. So don’t wait until you’ve used one before stapling, do it right as soon as you take them out of their packaging.
Another tip with rub-ons is that they don’t really keep well for extended lengths of time, so if you bought it, use it! You can always get new and different ones if you use this one up, and then you can look at them on a page and enjoy them there!
Janet 2689 says:
October 31st, 2007 at 12:36 amAwesome!