Use a Mirror Technique to Create a Cute Mermaid Card

by Roni Johnson

Imagine’s Craft Mat is a handy tool to have in your crafting arsenal. Not only is it great for keeping your work surface clean but there are many techniques you can use it for as well. Take the above card for example. Can you tell which mermaid is stamped and which one is a mirror image? Bet you can’t tell, can you? Find out the answer below….

Skill: Beginner
Time: 45 minutes + dry time

Directions

Step 1

Stamp the desired image on to the Craft Mat using VersaFine Clair ink. VersaFine Clair is an excellent choice for mirror images as there is a nice open time and it creates such a crisp clean image when stamped.

Step 2

Place a piece of cardstock over the image stamped on the Craft Mat and burnish with your finger.

Step 3

Carefully lift the paper. Wipe the excess…