How to Do Mirror Stamping | Easy Cardmaking Video Tutorial with a Twist!

Some cards just make me giggle when I finish them, and this one had me laughing out loud at my craft desk. You know those weeks that feel like they’ve lasted a whole year? That’s exactly the vibe I wanted to capture with today’s card. Between the sassy sentiment, the little raccoon staring into the mirror, and a flickering flame background, this project turned out to be the perfect combination of funny, clever, and creatively satisfying. Plus, it gave me the chance to play around with mirror stamping—a technique I love when I want to stretch the use of my stamps in unexpected ways.

If you’ve never tried mirror stamping before or it’s been a while, this is such a fun way to dip your toes in. And don’t worry—it sounds trickier than it is. With the right tools and a little patience, you’ll be flipping images like a pro in no time. Today’s card features some of my favorite products from Miss Ink Stamps, and I think you’re going to love how they all came together to tell a little story on one A2 panel.

How to Do Mirror Stamping:

A Background with Fire (Literally)

I started by ink blending a background using the Flame 6 x 6 Stencil from Miss Ink Stamps and a trio of warm inks: Lemon Whip, Peach Fuzz, and Coral Reef. It’s a soft blend, but when layered section by section, the flame pattern really pops without overwhelming the card.

Here’s a little trick I like to use when working with repeating stencils like this: stencil a section, shift the stencil up slightly, and blend again—just like laying bricks. You end up with a seamless flow of pattern from top to bottom. I worked on Bristol Smooth Cardstock for this, since it holds ink beautifully and makes blending a breeze.

While the panel dried, I sat back and smiled—because I knew exactly where this card was headed: chaos, cuteness, and a little bit of crafty magic.

Mirror Stamping the Easy Way

Let’s talk about that raccoon. He’s from the Dumpster Fire Stamp Set, and I just love his expression—it’s perfectly relatable. I stamped him with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80lb Cardstock, and then grabbed the Heart’s Desire Stamp Set for the mirror. I needed two mirrors, because I wanted to create the illusion that the raccoon was looking at himself.

Here’s where the mirror stamping magic happened. I used my MISTI and a 4 x 6 Clear Mounting Stamp (from Purple Onion Designs) as my stamping surface. After lining everything up, I stamped the raccoon onto the clear stamp (which acts like a transfer plate), then carefully pressed my second mirror panel onto the stamp to transfer the image. It takes a gentle hand and a little confidence—deep breath, press evenly, and lift straight up.

When I flipped the mirror over and saw that perfect reverse raccoon staring back at me, I may have done a little happy dance. It’s those small victories in cardmaking that keep me coming back for more.

Pro Tip: If your mirrored image doesn’t come out dark enough, try double stamping onto the clear surface before transferring. Just make sure nothing shifts in the process.

Coloring + Clever Die Cutting

Once everything was stamped, I colored both the original and mirrored raccoons using my Copic markers, keeping the colors consistent for that realistic reflection look. I also colored the mirrors, but for the flipped image, I only needed the inside of the mirror frame—so I used the coordinating Heart’s Desire Dies to cut just that section out and popped it into the main mirror frame.

This little die detail saved me so much time, and I love how clean and polished it looked. If you’ve got coordinating dies with layered options like this, don’t be afraid to use just the parts you need. It opens up lots of creative flexibility.

Framing the Chaos

For the background panel, I reached for the EIEIO Frame Die Set and used the smallest stitched rectangle to frame my flame stenciling. To give it some extra presence, I layered it over a scalloped rectangle die cut from the Oh Happy Day Frame Die Set, using more Neenah cardstock.

I love combining different frame styles—something about the contrast between stitched edges and scallops makes a design feel complete without being too busy. I secured both panels together with a bit of tape and added 1mm thick foam tape behind the layered piece before attaching it to a top-folding A2 card base.

Finishing Touches That Sparkle

Before assembling everything, I stamped the sentiment “What a Year This Week Has Been” in Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink directly onto the stitched panel. I positioned the raccoon right below it and the mirror to the right of it—like he’s reflecting on the absurdity of life.

To finish things off, I die cut a few glittery embellishments from gold holographic cardstock using the Magic Stars Dies and scattered them around the sentiment for a little bit of whimsy. A few white gel pen highlights with my Bold Gelly Roll Pen added that final handmade detail that ties it all together.

Why Mirror Stamping is Worth Trying

What I love most about this card is how it uses familiar supplies in unexpected ways. That mirror image technique? It opens up so many possibilities. Think hugging critters, dancing duos, or even creating a reflection in water or glass.

If you’ve ever found yourself wishing a stamp faced the other direction—mirror stamping is your answer. It’s a great technique to keep in your back pocket, and once you try it, I promise you’ll start looking at your stamp stash a little differently.

This card turned into a fun little scene with lots of personality, thanks to a few smart product choices and a playful technique. I hope it inspires you to pull out your stamps and mirrors and give it a try.

How to Do Mirror Stamping | Easy Cardmaking Video Tutorial with a Twist:

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Happy Stampin'

Rick Adkins

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