Scratch n' Sniff
 

Alright, I've received a few swaps and never get the chance to find out how to do this.

I think it's a really cool idea to use Kool-Aid and stamping to make your own Scratch n' Sniff.

Does anyone know how? Is it easy?

Thanks, Franchesca

You just mix it in a small container with clear embossing powder. You can also use coffee grounds, spices........ :wink: I'm sure someone has a list :D

ratio
 

What is the ratio of EP to "smelly stuff"? :lol: :lol:

Oooooo...

Details! Details! :D

I've never heard of this and it sounds like fun!

Rebecca

I found this off another site :wink:

This is a cool idea! I saw it in Paper Crafts Magazine a few months back. I have yet to try it, but can't find my heat gun :( Oh well....


I would love to see samples :)

i tried this recently with lemonade kool-aid. I was so excited!!! it embossed fine, but after all was said and done, you couldn't smell the lemonade :( .

I think I also heard to use sugar-free kool-aid, which I didn't do. I'm curious if this makes a difference?

i was successful mixing sand in with my clear embossing powder - that worked great!

love to hear your results.

My aunt told me about this; she saw it on the carol Duvall show. She does recommend the sugar free kool-aid mix I beleive. If you google her name, you should get right to her show's webpage and the show title has something about ties and then embossed cards and the instructions are right there.

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/crafting/ar...399611,00.html

Scratch 'n Sniff seems to be my signature technique these days. :) I prefer to use sugar free jello-mixes to the kool-aid. The crystals are bigger and I think that helps with the scent. Using sugar free mixes is important because the sugar in other mixes can burn and effect the scent. I've used sugar-free hot cocoa, very fine coffee grounds, and now I'm waiting for powdered vanilla to arrive so I can try that.

Most of the mixes don't have a dramatic color. I either color the image with a marker then color over that with a VersaMarker to make the mix stick or I use colored embossing markers. I prefer this method. Also test on a scrap to determine how the color will turn out. It darkens as it heats.

I'm making scratch 'n sniff cards for regionals. Boy does my stamp room smell good!

No Way! this is so cool Thanks for posting the instructions ladies!

This sounds wonderful! Thanks for posting the instructions, I'm going to try it this weekend. :D

Thanks for all the tips. I'm glad I asked this question. I will be playing with a new technique here today!!

I did scratch n cniff cards for Leadership this year. I used Grape sugar free koolaid (the sugar burns a little when heated) and I used this ratio:

3 parts embossing powder to
1 part Kool Aid
for instance
3/4 tsp of EP to
1/4 tsp of KoolAid

It worked pretty good and smeeled, I made 100 of htem and if I never smell grape Kool Aid again it will be too soon :) I bet sugar free Jello would also work really good and will try it next time I get the urge

Ok, I have a really silly question. When you say sugar free, are you meaning - the kind where you add sugar to it or the actual "sugar free" where it has a sugar substitute in it? :oops:

Thanks for helping me out. I'm little slow. haha

Charlotte

just saw this recipe for scratch & sniff watercolors...

http://www.kidconcoctions.com/main/concoctionotm.asp

I was wondering the same thing.

From what I understand it needs to be the sugar free kind, that has the sugar substitute in it. Not just the powder that you add sugar to. I have also used sugar free Jello and that stuff works out GREAT!

From what I understand it needs to be the sugar free kind, that has the sugar substitute in it. Not just the powder that you add sugar to. I have also used sugar free Jello and that stuff works out GREAT!

I used french vanilla coffee beans, and pounded them with my little hammer. This was cool because it REALLY smelled and it you could really see and feel the texture. I mixed it with UTEE and put it on a tag - I had to do it twice on the tag (versmark it, sprinkle the stuff, heat it) because the beans would sometimes get blown off by the heat gun - but it turned out really neat and yummy smelling!

:D I KEEP SAYING I AM GOING TO TRY THAT SOME DAY....BUT HAVEN'T - SO I WILL TRY IT THIS WEEKEND!

ohhh, this will be perfect for my sons birthday card next week.

I have an example in my gallery of scratch n' sniff - I think you can read the directions on it. It was one of many technique cards in a swap I was in - boy does that card smell good!

Here's the link:
http://gallery.splitcoaststampers.co...cat=500&page=2

Hope this helps!

what if you used the reg. kool-aid powder and add nutrasweet? Has any one tried this? Maybe I will! :D

:( Too lazy to try today......maybe another weekend.

This sounds fun! I think I might have some sugar free jello......I might have to try this tonight after the kids are in bed!!! :lol: