I've a confession to make, I've been scared of rub ons...completely petrified! I've had a set from the catty for some time and I ordered the SAB ones as one of my freebies back in the beginnning of SAB. They've been sitting, taunting me from the shelf. Today, last minute Lucy that I am at times, needed to make a small hostess thank you for a little get together in a few hours down at the school district. I decided that today I would face my fear.
A little story, while at CHA, Shelli Gardner, yes, that Shelli Gardner, popped into the Scor-Pal booth after being told by her people to come and have a look. Don't read anything into this, I've no idea or speculation on this. She stayed and chatted for quite some time with us, we talked about SU! product and how the Scor-Pal works, they loved seeing SU! images and papers on some of the projects. The topic turned to rub ons and I said I was a bit terrified to use them as they are a one shot deal, no do overs. It was Shelly who said try them, but use your bone folder to apply the pressure, not the popsicle stick that is provided.
Well I did, on both counts. Why was I so chicken? Fear of the unknown can certainly play with your mind, eh? Sheesh, they are wonderful. Rub ons will never take the place of stamping for me, but I can certainly see the possibility in them now.
Anyway, that's my story today and the pic is nothing special, but I just wanted to share the picture of the project that conquered my fear! :)
V.~
Supplies: Stamps NONE!, Ink: NONE! Paper: SU! Cutie Pie DSP, Accessories: SAB rub ons, Bashful Blue Grosgrain ribbon, Sticky Strip, Tin (unknown source, it was gifted to me), Sweet Tart jelly beans (YUM!)
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I'm glad that I am not the only one that is scared of them! I used them for the first time the other day and and am so please by the outcome. Although I have heard the opposite with the bone folder v. stick. I think it probably depends on what you are using them on....hmmmmm........
Cute hostess gift too! :)
Keri
Very cute! I too have not used my new SU rub on's. I might just have to on one of these little tins. TFS.
Valerie- I have a quick question! How do you tie such a beautiful bow? I seem to be petrified of bows instead of rub ons!!! Any tips would be wonderful!!!
Thanks for passing the tip about the bone folder. I too am getting the rub-ons for one of my SAB freebies next week!!!
What a great story! Glad to hear you conquered your fear! lol
This is just to cute! I'm sure this cured your fear of rub ons.
Well...I think your tin turned out wonderfully!! (I have lot of SU ones...and haven't used them either). Thanks for sharing the story. Very interesting.
Ive been using the bone folder for a while too, what a diference! No marks on the cardstock if you accidently push off onto it!!
I was skeered about th erubons, but after 'my first time', it was so much fun, and the results are great!
what a cute project and a great story!
Fun story, Val. Darling project.
What a cute gift! The rub ons are perfect for the window! I'm trying to use them more myself -- I do like how well the SU! rub ons adhere to almost anything! :)
Thank you, thank you, thank you for saying you were scared of run-ons!! I've had mine for quite some time and have yet to use them. Just like you - petrified! LOL! Having seen your project and heard your story, I think I'll give them a try today. Thanks for the tip about the bone folder. Your tin is adorable!
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