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!
You need:
(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 to... ...read the full guide >>>



