Perfect Rub-on Transfer Hack!

Are you sick of ruining your rub on transfers? Do you want a quick and foolproof solution? Learn to transfer rubons with the pressure of your die cut machine!
Make the most of your paper crafting, scrapbooking and cardmaking time!
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[@GrandmaAbby1]

I've never had luck with rub ons so stayed away from them. There is still hope!! Thank you!

[@normaclute]

Mind blown!!! I knew there was a reason I was holding on to my rub-on stash for all of these years.... !!!

[@mammadreiling167]

Can you just come to my house and give me hacks for everything. This is so cleaver. Never would have thought of it. Thank you. Hacks for husbands and kids would be great. Lol

[@janemiettinen5176]

Yes please, if I can come too :)

[@LauraMe...]

Pretty sure it's illegal to run them thru your big shot machine .... 😕😆🤣

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Hahaha!

[@mammadreiling167]

@@LauraMe... i would try if it wouldn’t hurt... my big shot. Lol

[@lenellamaxwell6934]

You always come up with some very creative ideas! And then you share them with us!!! Yea!!!

[@lechat8533]

@Lenella Maxwell Lindsay was the first soul to restore my faith in human nature when I heard her saying "Sharing is caring.", and when I`ve become a witness to her realizing that. She is and will always be my KZbin No.1 crafting and Artist Queen :)))

[@That1HippieChick]

Lindsay🥰 So glad I re-ran across this tip again! So perfect for the rub-ons while doing holiday cards, ornaments, gift tags, and other crafties this holiday season! Plus the kiddo think it’s absolute magic, and I get “cool mom” points! 😂 😊✌️🎨💌🎄🎁

[@juliekoester7776]

Are you kidding me?!!! Wow that’s amazing!!!! How in the world would you even think to do that?! Thank you for this absolutely incredible hack!!!! Thank you!!! 🥰

[@Angelchakra]

Brilliant! Saves the times also when you think you've rubbed the whole sheet, lift it up only to find you've missed a bit or it pulls off as you lift. This is a game changer! Thank you! 👏 Kate xx

[@jaytee2642]

You are a Crafty Goddess! I haven't played with rub-ons since I was a kid, but I did buy some recently at DT. I haven't used them yet, and now here you are with a solution that I didn't know I needed! You are amazing. Thank you for guiding my way through the crafting mine field.💥👍🏻

[@VeganDoris]

It looks like the outline of the backing sheet debossed onto the white card, but with a adjustment to the shim this would be perfect! And for many purposes it wouldn’t matter because the image is going to be cut out or there will be embellishments on top of the debossed lines.

[@ybunnygurl]

I use the back of a metal spoon. Works way easier then a popsicle stick, and its how my grandpa told me its how they used to do it at the factory he worked at.

[@heidicook2395]

What a wonderful idea. Wish I had a die cutting machine. Someday (she says with a dreamy look in her eyes)😊😁

[@LovinglfDesigns]

Check Craigslist regularly. I was able to get a brand new Big Shot Plus with extras for $80 January 2020. Someone didn't like their Christmas present. I also got the regular Big Shot several years ago along with tons of Bigz dies for $25. I just checked a few times a week.

[@heidicook2395]

@@LovinglfDesigns Thanks! That's a great idea.

[@divahc1]

@@LovinglfDesigns I've been wondering what the cheaper versions of a big shot are like? I'm in Australia. I check on Facebook marketplace regularly, and on Gumtree, but so far haven't had any luck.

[@caffienatedtactician]

You could use a rolling pin maybe?

[@Babs388]

I tried this after the last video you made with the feathers... it works great!! Thanks...

[@jules-marcdavis6843]

Do you apply any clear coat if applying to wood

[@Babs388]

@@jules-marcdavis6843 I put it on paper but I think the rub ons would need a clear coat on a wood piece so they would stay put...

[@bette-annflood835]

What a great idea!!!

[@lynncooper1781]

Awesome Lindsay🌹👍🏻🎨❤

[@parisnchristlove]

Great discovery, Lindsey! All these years later, I still love your channel. And your lovely blond locks, so pretty 🤗

[@nynurse2]

This is sooo awesome!!! I ALWAYS have trouble with Rub-ons! I can’t wait to try this! Thank you 🙏

[@2848Adriana]

Hi Lindsay, WOW. I would have never thought of that, cool, Cheers Anna.

[@cherylcullen9087]

Very cool! Our die cutting machines do so much more than just die cutting!

[@janemiettinen5176]

I use my Big Shot for lino-prints, graphic prints, letterpress, flattening things neatly (even bottlecaps) and all sorts of things its not intended for. It can take surprising amount of abuse, only my plates are totally hideous - gotta love it :)

[@sandrecunha5297]

Lindsay, this is a brilliant idea! Thanks so much. Been watching your channel for years and you always give great value - with hacks, how-tos and inspiration. Not too mention humor and great hair in all its iterations.

[@jankitteringham8483]

Thankyou Lindsay, great tip ! 🥰🇬🇧

[@theadhdmakeupaddict]

I have a little acrylic rolling pin from my cake decorating supplies I use and I just roll over it several times. It helps also to make sure your rub ons aren't too cold. If they are kept in a really cold place the image won't lift off very well so it wont transfer and you'll have edges that wont transfer and will just tear off. I try to keep them near my light before I use them just to kind of warm them up like a heat lamp so the image loosens & makes it easier to lift off. I also have little silicone cake decorating tools specifically a little flat edged one that I sometimes use to help with intricate rub ons because it won't hurt them & you can press hard & get into edges without ripping anything. It is a great tool overall and comes in a set of I think 6 or 7 different tools with silicone tips. I even use them to smear my gel pens when coloring with them!

[@Grianan66]

Thank you, Lindsay, this is brilliant!!

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

You're smarter than the average bear, Yogi!!! Thanks for the tip..Sandy

[@happywifecraftssuzie6432]

Omg!!! It works sooo good!! I tried a few different brands and what i found is that the rub-on’s with the thick acetate career sheet don’t work very well but the rub-on’s with the velum career sheet works so perfectly!!! Thank yo for such an awesome hack!!!!!!!!!

[@andizak797]

Here comes Lindsay bringing rub-ons back into vogue! Love the tip. 💜

[@lechat8533]

For those who maybe don`t have a cut die machine: I don`t know where I read this but someone said that it helps to hit the rub-ons with a heat tool which makes them transfer easier and stick better. I haven`t tried it but I think it`s worth a try :)

[@jousienash2640]

Thank you so very much. I love rub ons. I bought some beautiful vintage ones and will try this in my projects.

[@codegrrl]

Whaaaa? Transfering them is THIS easy??! 😮 I’ve always struggled with the popsicle sticks and eventually gave up using rubons! 🤣 Thank you so much for this awesome trick!!

[@True_Joker]

I feel you! A trick i learned years ago... If it helps.. get a pack of transparency sheets for a laser printer and u can use them in your inkjet printer. Only you print them on the "wrong" side. Make sure they're dry before you mess with them so u don't smudge them. But they rub off (or on, as it were) much easier. I friggin LOATHE rub-ons. But i use the transparency sheets a lot. And if you're careful you can reuse them sometimes. I'm on the same pack i got years ago and i use them quite a bit

[@sandrayoung8502]

! Would have never thought of that. Clever you!

[@shirleypryor9397]

Awesome hack. Thank you

[@dorothybennett2191]

Brilliant, I still have a small die cut machine but I think this can still work for me..you know we love you so much, thank you for sharing all your wonderful knowledge, and red hair color suits you very well so cute!!

[@bethvallone3194]

TFS! Game changer and do simple!

[@LovinglfDesigns]

Great tip. Thanks

[@carolbeckingham2498]

If your rub on is completely dried out and refuses to transfer use matte medium. Apply it to the back liberally with your finger and burnish firmly but quickly. Don't allow the medium to dry or the acetate will pull the paper up along with your rub on. Grasp the edge of the acetate and pull back slowly. If you see the rub on is still not adhereing reburnish quickly and try again. This works 9 times out of ten. It's a timing thing.

[@cathywhitney8194]

Wow! Never would have thought to try the big shot. Thanks!

[@amber6607]

What a clever idea, thanks. Have a wonderful weekend with your family 💞😊

[@amyfouts9781]

Thank u so much!!!!! I have a terrible time with rub ones. I don't do anything with rub ones because of it. I WILL try this hack. Thank u. Have a great day.

[@longlivedemocracy756]

Thanks for this tip! It’s a great one!

[@robertamiller9096]

Great hack. Thanks

[@giftdiva8506]

This is brilliant!!!! 😳

[@Elizabeth45840]

So Awesome!

[@flormorena3778]

Genius! Thank you 😊

[@lindagiles1911]

I had given up on these but now lm willing to give them another go. Thank you Lindsay.

[@ms.marvelous7019]

What a simple, genius idea 💡 gonna try it , thanks Lindsey ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You're so welcome!

[@tracyvis2101]

Nice! Can’t wait to try it when my dollar tree gets the rub ons 🙂

[@bookbabenz]

Great idea! I love rub-ons as you can get some lovely ones but they don't always transfer well so I will try this. Tfs.

[@mcoptimysticalrainbowkitty7462]

Clever ! 💚💙💜😻💜💙💚

[@olderendirt]

Great idea! Thanks!

[@teresametts1097]

You are a genius!

[@jules-marcdavis6843]

Wow beautiful I've been wanting to make some cute signs

[@nancylourose]

Wow. Just wow, cannot wait to do this!

[@carolbatchelor5855]

Oh my gosh! I thought you might need to rub over it after running it through the die cutting machine. Wow! It's so simple. Maybe I just overthink things sometimes. Thanks!!

[@violetverhoog9350]

That's a great hack! Thanks.

[@joaniegreen2184]

Wooo hooo thanks for the great tip!

[@Ninjamom4]

❤️❤️❤️ That’s genius !

[@kellybraille]

Friggin GENIUS. *mind blown*

[@katherineblackburn813]

Awesome hack! ❤

[@leannemitchem8865]

Very cool! 🤯

[@rainangel159]

Didn't know that was a thing. Pretty cool, almost like putting a rub-on tattoo but without the water.

[@True_Joker]

Pretty much. You can use clear transparency sheets, too. The ones for a laser jet printer. Only use them in your ink jet printer and print on the "wrong," side. Be careful to let it dry so u don't smudge the ink before you place it.

[@ing360]

And what about the indents from the plastic? Do you run it thru the press again to flatten the paper back out?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You can but adding the ink and watercolor over it plumped the paper back up

[@junegarcia6900]

Awesome idea tfs🤗

[@eagercrafter_9014]

Great tip!!!

[@elizabethwalker3272]

What a great idea!

[@margueritepeaden3445]

Definitely trying this one.

[@pattipainter3626]

Fabulous! Thank you....

[@keepyourshoesathedoor]

Reminds me of printmaking.

[@jlatte4]

Awesome hack, thanks for sharing. I can't wait to try this 😍

[@ashleyswan3871]

Brilliant!

[@tazholden4121]

wow that was the most simple n fast best hack ever... tx

[@amyfouts9781]

I just tried the rub on hack. It is so coooooooooooooooool!!!!! Now I know how to get the whole rub on on the spot that I want & not just a little bit. THANK U SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I started flipping out & got so excited when I tried the hack & it worked. My husband was sitting in our living room when I tried & flipped out. He thought I was crazy. Thanks 2 the frugal crafter I have conquered rub ones. Hallelujah!!!!!

[@amyfouts9781]

Can u color them?

[@pamlong5914]

Marvelous!

[@arteriajanea5945]

Thanks for the help

[@sndygskylr]

I guess I need to get a die cutting machine. ❤️‘s your tutorial

[@calinbrown517]

That's one of those"V8"hacks because it makes perfect sense!!! Especially considering lol the transfer is pressure related, so running it through the die cutting machine, to get it release is a no brainer..... you'd think....😏 THAT'S right up there with using a 4-6 inch dense foam roller to ink home decor/extra large stamps instead of the stamp pad and when you're finished, just put it in a ziploc bag until next time!!! I swear hacks can be great or nightmares they're all like Hot pockets🤨 it's either still frozen or scorched earth molten lava 🙃 lol but I will definitely be trying your hack🤗❣️✌️

[@melissaaldosari8024]

Wow! So smart!

[@EnchantedwithPoodles]

You are such a smarty pants, great idea, thanks.

[@marilynnfowler1030]

Great hack !!!!

[@karlahartzog6485]

Brilliant!!!

[@allisallaboutthedog6103]

Wow thats awesome!!!! Im still looking for transfers abd cutters at DT. Hope i find them soon. I love those feathers but i am a bird lover

[@destresswithyoga]

Brilliant!!

[@TRsPlace]

Get out of the city! OMG!!!! THIS IS SUCH AN AWESOME HACK! TYFS 💛TR

[@debrapiletz7882]

Brilliant

[@susanhammitt7080]

What a great idea

[@naysworld]

Mind blown!!

[@beverlyrowan5259]

How cool is that!!!!

[@DarkFire1536]

Genius!😊

[@terripennington9934]

I actually gave up and donated all my rub--ons because I am so rub--on challenged! I should have tried this method.

[@codegrrl]

Lol Terri I gave up too 🤣

[@danielledowns469]

Will you please show us what you were working in the background of the run on transfers!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Check out my recent uploads on my channel and you will see the tutorials

[@Phyllis-nk5ji]

Good thinking! If rub ons need pressure, the best pressure would be the big shot!

[@jstein8903]

Great idea, I am sure all of us have older transfers in our craft stash to use up.

[@Kb1901kb_kris]

Tip watercolor your background first then put on rub on. I tried to color over my rub on

[@craftsnhaulswithlela]

Great 💡 tsmfs!!

[@azimohha7751]

Love u lin

[@debterry1007]

Wow thats great to know!!!

[@dropofsunshine]

This is genius!!! I have plenty of these and seems never using them as usually not happy with the result, need to try it ASAP!!!! 🤗🥰❤️😘

[@theresamagladry1158]

Genius!

[@gretchenkoontz2836]

Genius.

[@zoesmall9533]

Awesome

[@annenglish2935]

I've never seen those before! Cool! what kind of machine is that? With love from a California Gramma ❤️

[@annenglish2935]

I just saw your Big Shot Machine... have to Google it to see what it does!!!

[@MyMeriArt]

Awesome!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!!