The Arden Creative Studio Amber Ledgers 6×8 Rub-On Transfer Set, designed by Katie Pertiet, adds soft layers of colour, texture and expressive detail to your creative projects. With 8 sheets across 4 unique designs, this beautifully curated set offers a versatile mix of vintage artwork that lets you build depth and atmosphere without adding bulk—perfect for cards, journals, scrapbook pages and mixed media artwork.
What's Included
- 4 unique designs (2 sheets of each) — 8 sheets total
- 6×8 inch format
- Vintage botanicals, butterflies, ledger elements, colour swatches, paint fragments and gratitude-inspired sentiments
- Designed by Katie Pertiet for Arden Creative Studio
- Adheres to paper, cardstock, acetate, wood and other smooth surfaces
Design & Aesthetic
The Amber Ledgers rub-on designs feature a harmonious blend of vintage botanicals, butterflies, ledger elements, colour swatches, paint fragments and gratitude-inspired sentiments—all brought together in the warm, vintage-inspired palette that defines the collection. From delicate foliage and collage-style clusters to painterly textures and elegant script, each sheet offers expressive, layered detail that integrates seamlessly with the wider Amber Ledgers design world. The rub-on format creates a seamless, edge-free finish that looks hand-printed—ideal for adding soft, atmospheric detail without the raised edges or reflective backing of stickers.
Why Choose This Set
Rub-on transfers create a finish that no sticker or stamp can replicate. Because the design transfers directly onto the surface rather than sitting on top of it, there are no raised edges, no visible adhesive and no reflective backing—the result looks hand-printed, intentional and professional. The set delivers 8 sheets across 4 unique designs, providing generous creative material for extended projects, full card collections and multi-page journal builds. The versatile surface compatibility—paper, cardstock, acetate, wood and other smooth surfaces—makes this set particularly valuable for mixed media crafters working across different substrates. The 6×8 format is compact and easy to store, whilst the generous 2-sheets-per-design format ensures you have plenty of each design for repeated use across multiple projects.
How to Use
Cut out the desired design from the sheet, place it design-side down onto your chosen surface, and rub gently using the included application tool or a popsicle stick, bone folder or craft stick. Apply even pressure across the entire design in small, overlapping strokes. Carefully peel back the sheet at a low angle—the design transfers cleanly onto your surface. Use for layering into backgrounds, highlighting focal points, or adding subtle movement and detail across cards, layouts and mixed media work.
Perfect For
- Cards, journals and scrapbook layouts
- Mixed media artwork and layered compositions
- Adding sentiments and gratitude-themed detail to handmade projects
- Layering into backgrounds without adding bulk
- Highlighting focal points with seamless, edge-free detail
- Interactive and dimensional projects on acetate, wood and smooth surfaces
- Vintage and botanical-themed creative work
Beautifully With
- Arden Creative Studio Amber Ledgers 12×12 Paper Pad
- Arden Creative Studio Amber Ledgers 6×8 Paper Pad
- Arden Creative Studio Amber Ledgers Solids 12×12 Paper Pad
- Arden Creative Studio Amber Ledgers coordinating products
- Katie Pertiet coordinating collections and designs
- Coordinating solid cardstock in Amber Ledgers warm palette colours
- Application tools: popsicle stick, bone folder or craft stick
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many sheets and designs are included?
The set contains 8 sheets total—4 unique designs with 2 sheets of each. This generous format provides plenty of material for extended projects, full card collections and multi-page journal builds without running short of favourite designs.
Q: What is a rub-on transfer, and how does it differ from a sticker?
A rub-on transfer is a design printed on a backing sheet that transfers directly onto your project surface when rubbed firmly. Unlike stickers, the design bonds to the surface with no visible edges, adhesive layer or backing film—giving a clean, seamless finish that looks hand-printed or professionally applied.
Q: What surfaces do these rub-ons work on?
These rub-ons adhere smoothly to paper, cardstock, acetate, wood and other smooth surfaces. For best results, use on clean, dry, smooth surfaces—textured or rough surfaces can cause partial transfer or lifting. Always test on a small area first if unsure.
Q: Can I reposition a rub-on once applied?
No. Once transferred, rub-on designs cannot be repositioned or removed without damaging the surface or the design. Plan placement carefully before beginning—use low-tack tape to hold the sheet temporarily in position before rubbing if precise placement is important.
Q: Do I need a special tool to apply these rub-ons?
No special tool is required. A popsicle stick, bone folder, craft stick or the edge of a credit card all work well for application—anything with a smooth, firm edge that applies even pressure without tearing the backing sheet. Some rub-on sets include an application tool; check the product packaging for details.
Q: Do these coordinate with the Amber Ledgers paper pads?
Yes. As part of the Amber Ledgers collection, these rub-on transfers share the same warm, vintage-inspired palette and design world as the 12×12 Paper Pad, 6×8 Paper Pad and Solids Pad. Combine them confidently for fully unified, professionally coordinated projects
