Maple Birthday Gift Tag using Artesprix Mirror Stamp Plate

Artesprix Design Team
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Hello all, Design Team Member Lori here, with a new Artesprix Blank of the Month project. This December Artesprix is featuring a set of Maple Ornaments. We are going to use the Heffy Doodle  their “Udderly Fabulous” stamp set to turn this ornament into a gift tag. Check out the step by step tutorial below to find out how to use the Artesprix Sublimation Stamp Pads and accessories to create this cute gift tag. 

maple ornament birthday gift tag with artesprix stamp pads

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What is Sublimation Iron-on-Ink? 

It is an interesting and fun product that allows you to create a design on standard copy paper that can then be heat transferred onto surfaces (must have polyester in it or have a polyester coating). Once the project is transferred to the blank, it is lifetime permanent. Before Artesprix, you would need a fancy printer to experience this level of personalization, but not anymore!

mirror stamp plate sublimation stamp pad Artesprix Markers

Supplies:

Sublimation Stamp Ink - Black

Sublimation Markers

Mirror Stamp Plate

Protective Project Mat 

Maple Ornament - Blank

Heat tape 

Protective paper 

HeffyDoodle Udderly Fabulous Stamp Set

Pencil

Paint Brush

Computer Paper

Heat Press, Handheld Craft Press, or Home Iron

Step-by-Step Tutorial:

Step 1: Trace the Maple Ornament onto a plain piece of copy paper with a pencil, the pencil will not transfer.

maple ornament template on plain paper

Step 2: Stamp images from Heffy Doodle’s Udderly Fabulous Stamp set with  Black Sublimation Stamp Ink.

sublimation stamp pad ink on Heffy doodle stamp

Step 3: Stamp “Herd it was your Birthday” onto an Artesprix Mirror Stamp plate then transfer the image onto the paper. 

Pro Tip: Use a stamp positioning tool with your mirror stamp plate to give the ability to re-apply ink if needed.

artesprix sublimation markers with stamped design

Step 4: Color design with Artesprix Sublimation Markers. 

maple ornament secured to design before transfer

Step 5: Place Maple Ornament onto finished design and secure with heat tape. 

sublimation project with protective paper before transfer

Step 6: Flip secured project over and create a "Sublimation Sandwich" by placing it between two pieces of protective paper.

Step 7: Heat set using appropriate settings for the blank. These Maple Ornaments call for 45 seconds at 400℉.

artesprix design on maple ornament after transfer

Step 8: After heat set, take-a-peek at the transfer to ensure the sublimation process was successful. Do not remove heat tape until transfer is confirmed.  Re-heat if needed.  

before and after artesprix stamped design on ornament

Step 9: Remove paper to reveal the transferred image.

Step 10: Allow to cool before transferring to the other side. Tie a bow with a coordinating piece of ribbon.


I sure hope you enjoyed this ornament project turned gift tag! It is definitely the perfect way to elevate your next gift wrapping opportunity, no matter what the occasion. You could do this with sublimation bag tag or key chains too. Artesprix’s Sublimation Iron-on-Ink products are the perfect way to add an extra personal touch to your gifts this holiday season. If you try this project, please share it with us in the Artesprix Facebook Group, we would love to see it.

Happy Day!

Lori Warren

**This post may contain affiliate links. That means that I may receive compensation if you purchase through the links I have provided. The price you pay for the product or service is not higher, but I may get compensated.** 




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