Hacks for Mirror Stamping! You Don't Need Expensive Equipment

[@Peggy2316]

Beautiful card, Mary!! I always forget about mirror stamping, thanks for the reminder!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@rhondareynolds8007]

Love the reflection of hello in the water! Fun technique! Thank you for sharing it.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sheryl5252]

GREAT TIPS! thanks for the video... happy crafting!

[@marypolancodesigns]

My pleasure thanks so much!

[@DrgnflyDrmz]

Oh wow Mary - the Hello card is absolutely stunning!! ♥♥

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much! YAY!

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Beautiful card Mary 🥰 I love your card design and your hacks ❤️ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much!

[@cherieselauer7829]

So NEAT! I don’t think I have ever seen something like this before!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh wow! That's great to hear that it was something fun and new. YAY! THank you

[@gingerpayne7310]

Wow- I need to try this technique out, I have never tried this before.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh yes give it a go; so so fun!

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Hi Mary. What a fun technique. I've never tried this with a word stamp ... but now I will. Thanks so much. ❤ 🇨🇦 😊

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@sophiemsmply4you572]

Fabulous technique tutorial. Thanks a bunch!

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

Very cool Mary. Well Done. Thanks for sharing.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@clb343]

Love these ideas!! Thanks Mary!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@marciashannon9685]

Sooo nice and it looks easy. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@marypolancodesigns]

You’re welcome 😊

[@debbrapantner4315]

OMG! How fun! thanks Mary

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@melissazabower339]

Cat tails and some sort of grass? I love the idea of using the word! 💛😊

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you! 😊Yes, I was thinking of cattails 😃 thank you!

[@annaromero6312]

Thanks for this video. Gives me some new ideas. 🥰💕

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@JH-wd7ul]

Great video! You always have excellent hacks and I learn so much from watching. Thank you! 🩷

[@marypolancodesigns]

You are so welcome! And thank you so much

[@susan710734]

Hi Mary. I enjoyed your video. it was very informative. I think I might try it. I hope you’re well. Take care. 😊🥰

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you! You too! I hope you find it fun!

[@andrealavigne7824]

Awesome hacks, Mary, & I am blown away by the one stamping on both sides of the cardstock. Genius! Of course, if I forget you showed that & I ever think of it in the future, I'm totally taking credit. LOL The only caveat to that method would be to be careful with which coloring medium you pick. I'm thinking especially of alcohol markers, which would very likely bleed through the cardstock & make an absolute mess of one side of your image. I would personally recommend a "dry" medium like colored pencils, which have the added advantage of not really reacting with most (if not all) inks. Yes, they can cover the stamped lines or make them hazy, but that's the only downside I can think of. I know you were looking for the word cattails, but I think what you drew would be more aptly termed rushes or reeds. Cattails have the fuzzy part on a stalk that makes them look like, well, cats' tails. :) I like rushes myself, as I think it's a more unusual-sounding and lesser-used word, therefore more special. Just sayin'...! Thank you for sharing these tips. I have done mirror-image stamping using the back of a clear stamp & a mirror-image stamp. The latter is just basically a thin sheet of solid red rubber like they use for rubber stamps. I read somewhere a long time ago you can get a similar item in the plumbing section of a home improvement store. I have never seen anything like that there, though I have never done an exhaustive search in such places, either. I have also used acetate or clear packaging in the same way you used a silicone mat, though I never liked the results with that. The ink just seems to bead up & not transfer as well. Anyway, this was a longer comment than I'd intended. Take care, & have an awesome day! :)

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much for this, it really is such a fun technique

[@michelegourd5742]

Mary, Awesome ideas!! I had forgot about this! Thanks for sharing!! Hope you and family are well!!!

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you! You too! I hope you are well and thank you for all the lovely comments!

[@scuevas1023]

Awesome!!! Thank you!

[@marypolancodesigns]

You're welcome!

[@roseannem.tockstein8140]

Awesome! Thanks.

[@marypolancodesigns]

You're welcome! YAY!

[@Janstroh1]

Love these tips ❤️❤️❤️

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you!!

[@rowenabrady6279]

brilliant idea.🥰

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you! 😊

[@mokrn]

I think mirror stamping is so impressive, but I never thought of using a large word die! I always see trees- almost exclusively - in this type of stamping, so this is especially lovely and useful. Thank, Mary!

[@marypolancodesigns]

oh YAY I'm so glad this was helpful!

[@mumma_of_one8511]

Fantastic! Could I use glossy accent instead of the clear pop drops? I really enjoy your videos, thank you !

[@marypolancodesigns]

Indeed you can! YES great question

[@bonniestewart429]

Pretty card

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@4chencookie1]

Learn something new every day. I never knew or thought about doing the reflecting mirror image. I was going to say you could do a clear embossing powder ( I like the on the chunky..is that the name?) On the bottom half of the card (water portion). You beat me to it 😂. I think I like your idea better. A combination of the 2??? I think the name your looking for is cattails, but they have a hotdog looking thing on the end (if you get one, you can smoosh it in your hands and it is like a dandelion but more dense...not sure of that is a good description 😅😂. Or beach grass...a totally different thing. That is kinda like the grassy part on the dune. Oh my goodness, I'm horrible at explaining things. I'm more of a visual person, and I see your card is beautiful 😍! XOKO ❣❣❣

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yes, I was thinking of cattails 😃 thank you!

[@thememorytravelerReset]

Fun!!!

[@lorraine8037]

This was fabulous Mary! I gave always been intimidated, so your tips really eased my anxiety. Thank you! Please, what is the waterproof pigment ink?

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much for this. I believe pigment inks are all waterproof but don't quote me, i just know that the Versafine Clair line is. I was using the Versafine Clair Nocturne Pigment black ink: Here is a link: amzn.to/4f2K3mE

[@ginnettemcpake5884]

In the UK we call them reeds that grow in lakes and ponds

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you!!!

[@Red_Queens_Jubilee_Club]

This is very nice. I'm in the hospital. I got cellulitis that became sepsis. It's my right arm so for now I'm not crafting. If I went into the craft room I may not find my way out

[@marypolancodesigns]

Oh no! I hope you start to feel better soon. Take It slow and get lots of rest

[@irishk.1041]

Ah yes, mirror stamping. Wonderful. Enjoying you with hot spiced cider, instead of coffee, this morning (that time of year and all). See kiddo - you do have some "artist" in you :) Good job from your artist pal.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thanks so much for the encouragement! And hot spiced cider sounds great; never had it but tis the season!

[@shannonfox617]

Tule reeds, cattails

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yes, I was thinking of cattails 😃 thank you!

[@pamfernandez2995]

Those things out coming out of water, were you meaning cat tails? Love mirror imaging, only tried it once,but I forgot about it, so thank you for this amazing technique.

[@marypolancodesigns]

Yes, I was thinking of cattails 😃 thank you!

[@pebblesstleonards]

Great ideas, thank you for sharing! 🤗 Was 'reeds' the word you were trying to think of?

[@marypolancodesigns]

No but I went on the search and I was thinking of cattails.

[@pebblesstleonards]

😊

[@Jelly-rj8fz]

Reeds and sedges and grasses :) thank you sooo much for this, I will be returning to this vid again

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much that is so kind of you!

[@TRsPlace]

Very cool😁 💛TR

[@marypolancodesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@kerrymcgregor9771]

❤

[@janmassey197]

Were you thinking reeds in the water

[@marypolancodesigns]

No cattails even though mine look nothing like them. Haha

[@jeaninehefflin7192]

Cat tails 🎉

[@marypolancodesigns]

THAT'S IT!!! YES Thank you