Articles by Kirsten

Hello bloggers!  I have learned something that just shocked me speechless: scrapbookers are scared of rub-ons.  This is unacceptable!  They are genius and one of my favorite go-to products by any manufacturer.  And really easy to use!  So let’s learn the ins-and-outs of rub-ons…

Rub-ons come in many shapes, sizes, and colors.  Some of my most favorites are basics like these alphabets from Maya Road.

You can also get rub-ons to match collections!  Here is a layout I made using Beach Bum by Fancy Pants.

The rub-ons are the bucket and shovel, and the titles “Hello Sunshine” and “Ride the Wave.”  Add rub-ons to white space on your photos!

The easiest way to apply the rub-on to your page is using the rub-on roller.

To keep unwanted surrounding images from transferring to your project, I would suggest cutting out the rub-on you are using.  One trick I learned from a very smart scrapbooker is to leave the rub-ons in the package, and then cut out the rub-on.  Genius!  Then you don’t have to worry about the protective back coming off, and the rub-ons sticking to each other.  Here is a visual aid:

So what happens if your rub-on does not rub on perfectly?  Or you need to remove it?  Have you ruined your project??  NOPE!  There are two ways to remove rub-ons.  The first is to place scotch tape over the rub-on and gently peel it away.  Usually your rub-on will lift with the tape.  My preferred method of removing rub-ons is Un-du.

Un-du will safely remove rub-ons from paper, photos, where ever the rogue rub-on has stuck!  I have just taken the worry out of rub-ons.

Other fun tidbits: layering rub-ons gives you amazing impact on your projects, use them as journaling spots, borders, photos corners, titles…endless options!!

The rub-on is the journaling spot.  LOVE!

Here are a few other must-haves:

Hambly

7 Gypsies

Show us your rub-on style on our Facebook page!  And if you have any other rub-on questions Ask Robin!

As scrapbookers, we love to give handmade gifts almost as much as we love to get them.  Right?  There’s nothing better than the kiddos bringing “books” they’ve made, or projects home from school…yes, I am one proud Mama.  With Mother’s Day around the corner, it’s so meaningful to remember this and treat your Mother with a handmade gift.  But I learned this year there are other Mothers in your life that make such an impact.  Making a Mother’s Day card for your Mom will make her day, but don’t stop there!

Meet Winston, and his incredible Mom, my good friend, Tiffany.

I am so blessed and honored to witness the big love between these two.  She is so inspiring as a Mom; I have never met anyone so patient or gentle.  It just so happened, that while Mother’s Day was approaching, so was the arrival of her second baby!  With all the excitement of the new baby, I decided to pause for a minute to celebrate Winston and Tiffany.

Never underestimate the power of a handmade gift.  Girl’s Paperie, the new Tim Holtz Texture Trade, and a little My Mind’s Eye were perfect for this tray!  We love this craft so much, and it is so great to share that love with those we care about most.  This Mother’s Day treat any of the special Mothers in your life.

Happy Mother’s Day Tiffany!

I started scrapbooking more than ten years ago.  And really, it truly doesn’t matter if you started twenty years ago or yesterday — there is nothing better than adding a new technique to your book of tricks.

This is exactly why I am so excited to show you these cards we are making in our newest workshop: Painted Petals.  I’ve mentioned I’m more of a novice in the stamping world, but loving the experience.  So can you imagine how excited I was to learn how to make my stamps look like watercolor images?  It’s something I never would have thought of on my own.  And now it’s a  technique that I’m anxious to show off on my cards and layouts.

Three cheers for learning something new!  Reason #533 I love scrapbooking!