Help need instructions for scratch n sniff card

[Saints]

Can anyone tell me how to make a scratch n sniff card? I read it somewhere on SCS and can't find it now. I do know that I need Kool aid or anything without sugar.
Thanks

[Stampin' Queen]

Here's the instructions that I have...HTH!

KOOL-AID EMBOSSING: 1:1 mixture or 1 Kool-aid to 1.5 Embossing powder�use the same color of embossing powder as the color of Kool-aid�and may have to crush up Kool-aid to make it more fine texture�also, use the pre-sweetened variety�makes a scented embossed image

tracy

[Saints]

Thanks alot Tracy, would the regular kool aid work that you have to add sugar too, that's all I have here at home?

[lisakind]

I think you can use jello instead of kool aid. I have heard it has as tronger smell and so it workd better...good luck...Lisa

[Cicilisko]

Hmm.. I have a feeling I�ll be posting a lot of messages asking silly things, but since I don�t live "over there".. so here goes: What on earth is kool aid?! (no snickering over there! ;) ) I wanna try that too.. but.. Is it somekind of powder?

[Iluvcards]

It's a powdered flavored drink mix. Kids love it.

[nuhddad]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cicilisko

Hmm.. I have a feeling I�ll be posting a lot of messages asking silly things, but since I don�t live "over there".. so here goes: What on earth is kool aid?! (no snickering over there! ;) ) I wanna try that too.. but.. Is it somekind of powder?

If you don't have it over there let me know. we buy it by the cases and I will try and send you a few.

[Cicilisko]

Thank you so much for offering to send it, I�m still amazed at how friendly everyone here is! But now that I know what it is, I think I know something a little similar here, that I will try out. But thank you anyway, so sweet of you!!

[Saints]

Okay, I just tried both the Kool-aid and jello. And I found the Kool-aid left a stronger sent and stuck to the card better since it is finer than the jello.
I had to use 1 part kool-aid and 1.5 parts embossing powder. I know have an awesoming smelling card. Thanks everyone.

[stampinvicki]

Did you end up using the Kool Aid that didn't contain sugar?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa P

Okay, I just tried both the Kool-aid and jello. And I found the Kool-aid left a stronger sent and stuck to the card better since it is finer than the jello.
I had to use 1 part kool-aid and 1.5 parts embossing powder. I know have an awesoming smelling card. Thanks everyone.

[Superfan]

I continue to be amazed by the neat ideas that are posted here. Thanks for the tips!

This is great, but horrible at the same time - I have a hard enough time putting my SU stuff down to get to bed at night, but now with all these ideas, maybe I'll give up sleep!

[Saints]

Yes I did use the koolaid without sugar, i found it works best.

[stampinvicki]

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa P

Yes I did use the koolaid without sugar, i found it works best.

[Kauai17]

How much kool-aid and embossing powder did you use??? This is so neat I can't wait to experiment!

[Saints]

Hey Kim
I barley used any. I did keep the left over mixture i just stuck it in a baby food jar. Hopefully it will keep it's scent.

[Kauai17]

Ok another question! You mix the two together and then just use like regular embossing powder? Heat it up and everything? Just wondering because this sounds really neat!

[Dorinda]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa P

Thanks alot Tracy, would the regular kool aid work that you have to add sugar too, that's all I have here at home?

use unsweeetened, sugar scorches and malts, there is great instructions for this in a back issure of Paper crafts Magazine

[Dorinda]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kauai17

Ok another question! You mix the two together and then just use like regular embossing powder? Heat it up and everything? Just wondering because this sounds really neat!

yep

[Dorinda]

according to the directions in Papercrafts Nov 2004 issue, you can use pretty much anything that does not have sugar in it because sugar carmalizes when heated.

They list things like:
cinnamon
spices
coffee
sugar-free drink mixes

for lareger granules (like coffee) use UTEE, embossing enamel.
they also suggest heating from underneath so the powder does not blow away.
This is where/how I learned this technique, HTH

[outsiderartist]

do you think Crystal light would work?

[Southern Gal]

OK, this may sound like a really dumb question, but how do you use this on a card? I think it is such a neat idea, but not sure how to incorporate it into a card. Do you use things like fruit stamps, and have the fruit smell? What other types of stamped images do you use? And do you put the words scratch and sniff beside the image on the card so the person receiving the card will know?

[basurok]

I bet the unsweetened powdered cocoa (like the powdered stuff you bake with) might be fun to try also.

[kathynruss]

I learned how to do the scratch and sniff at a stamp camp. She had mixed up unsweetened lemon Kool-Aid and yellow EP. The set we used is retired, but I've managed to find enough other stamps to duplicate it. On the front, along with some stamped lemons, with the words stamped in black on white CS, cut apart and mounted on black shapes on a yellow base, "When life hands you lemons," and inside with a glass with a lemon slice on it and a straw, "Make Lemonade!" Sent my only sample off to an Auntie having a bad time, but did make a color photocopy. I told her inside with the greeting to scratch and sniff! I was going to computer generate the words, but found a stamp with that saying on it! Found a lemon slice, have the glass template, and a lemon that I liked. Perfect idea for this technique!

[Ruthiemarykay]

Is there a way to access this back issue online to print out that one article for the scratch and sniff?
Thanks, Ruthie

[CPAB]

I have used this tech when I stamped flowers on cards. And used it to scent the flowers. I get alot of cudos for it.
Hope this helps.

[Jennt]

The cinnamon/coffee/chocolate would be good with Thanks a Latte!

JDT

[stampin country lady]

this is such a cool idea.I cant wait to try it.does anyone have any ideas of what I can use to get the smell for flowers

[Ruthiemarykay]

Hi,
I tried to go online to access the Papercrafts magazine article from Nov 2004 but they don't seem to have that availabilty. Does anyone have the article then can copy and send to me in word, publisher or a pdf file in Adobe?? Would love to read this! Thanks, Ruthie ;-)