Fox Twins Card
Hi there! Have you ever wanted to create a mirror image of a stamp you own, so that you could have a matching pair? My friend, Nancy, shared a neat technique for using white tissue paper to create a reverse stamped image on her blog, Happy Heart Studio.
Step 1: Stamp with dye ink on white tissue paper
I started with my Hero Arts E5465 Fox stamp. I stamped it using Memento dye ink (dries faster) onto white tissue paper (the kind for wrapping gifts, not wiping noses). Then I turned the tissue paper over, and stamped the fox again. The tissue paper is thin enough that you can see both stamped impressions from either side and you get a mirrored pair.
Stamping on white tissue paper
Optional step: multiples for paper piecing
Because I also decided to paper piece my foxes, I had to create multiple tissue paper pairs. One pair for the polka dotted background paper (so I could line them up on the background), one for white cardstock (faces, tummies, and tail tips), and one for the orange cardstock (bodies).
Multiple pairs for paper piecing
Step 2: Glue the tissue paper to cardstock
Using slightly watered down white glue or using acrylic gel medium, glue the tissue paper onto cardstock. The tissue paper becomes nearly invisible.
I usually use a thin acrylic gel medium or glazing liquid, and apply it with a paint brush to the cardstock. Then I place my tissue paper on it and spread it flat from the center outward. Finally I apply more gel medium over top.
Textured surface of orange cardstock
The orange cardstock I picked is very textured. Normally, when you glue the tissue paper down, the tissue paper seems to “disappear” and all you see is the stamped impression. However, because I used a very textured cardstock, the tissue paper only disappears where it comes in full contact with the cardstock. Some parts of the tissue still show in my example, because of the texture.
Before and after gluing: watch the tissue disappear!
Step 3: Cut out your stamped images & use them
After the glue dries, the last step is to cut out your pair of stamped images and use them in your paper project! Here is a close-up of my paper pieced fox twins:
Close-up of paper pieced fox twins
The tissue paper shows a little on the orange fox bodies, because the paper was so textured. If you use a paper with a flat surface, the tissue paper will disappear more. But, I like the effect here on the foxes – gives their fur texture!
Other supplies used
The patterned papers are from KaiserCraft’s “Rustic Charm” line. The polka dots are “P322 Lucky Country” and the stripes are “P321 Buckleys”. The textured metallic blue card base is from Die Cuts With a View’s (DCWV) Metallic Stack. The orange textured paper is Bazzill Basics Desert Coral Medium. White velvet scallops from American Crafts. Hero Arts blue and black gemstones. Signo Uni Ball opaque white pen used to make the inner part of the ears white (too small to cut out).
Thanks for stopping by!
{ 3 appreciated comments }
HI Anne,
Wow what a great technique! I am so going to have to try this………..now I wonder where Emsy hid the white tissue paper ;o). Thanks for sharing yet another great technique xoxoxo
PS I keep forgetting to bring the cling wrap down to try the other technique you shared xoxoxo
Hi Anne,
Me again, I forgot to tell you what a fantastic card. I love the textured look to the foxes, with the tissue showing up just a little. Gorgeous card xoxoxoxo
You two foxes look so cozy next to each other! Really amazing technique! I must give it a try someday!