Streuter Glue Film Image Transfers

Hey Everyone!!

Whew...it was one hectic weekend...not only did I not get back to post the Image Transfers on Sat. like I had planned I didn't get to post my newest Rubber Stamp Feature yesterday either! Well, I'm here now and ready to get caught back up!

We all know how tedious and difficult image transfers can be ~ well here is a quick and easy Image Transfer using Streuter Glue Film. I am going to be using the Clear Glue Film but the Pewter Glue Film would be perfect for making a Faux Tin Type Image Transfer! An added benefit to using this method is you don't have to have any special copies of your image in order for it to work. Many image transfers require a toner-based copy which isn't always easily obtained for various reasons. Streuter's Image Transfer will work with Ink Jet copies; Laser copies; Glossy Images (from a magazine or collage sheet); etc. It's the most versatile image transfer technique I've tried.

Supplies:

Streuter Glue Film - Clear

Collage Image

Cardstock

Iron

ATC Blank

Embellishments

Instructions:

1. Trim collage image to desired size. Using the trimmed collage image as a guide, cut a piece of Glue Film to fit your image.

2. Remove the liner from the Glue Film and discard. Place the Glue Film on a piece of cardstock or pattern paper. Layer the Collage Image **FACE DOWN** on the Glue Film. Trust me, I've messed up and ironed it face up a couple times without thinkin...it's very easy to do when you're used to using the Glue Film as an adhesive - LOL!!

3. Iron to meld all 3 layers together....

4. Spritz the back of the collage image and let it set for 20-30 seconds. This gives the water a chance to soak into the paper.

5. Gently begin to rub the paper as shown...this will slowly expose the collage image. Spritz with additional water if needed.

6. Once you are satisfied that you have removed enough of the paper set aside to dry.

NOTE - these will not be perfect ~ notice how the upper right hand corner has a bit of the image missing... It just adds to the vintage, distressed feel of the image!

Once dry, your image transfer is ready to be used on your project!

I have used this particular image transfer for a Halloween ATC. The great thing about Streuter's Glue Film is you can make very large image transfers where you would run into limitations with other types of image transfers.

Halloween Excitement....
additional supplies: Pattern paper - Cosmo Cricket; Dresden Trim - The German Store; Distress Ink- Ranger

Moonstruck....
Additional Supplies: Distress Inks, Archival Ink, Distress Stickles, Stickles, Color Wash, Ink Blending Tool & Foam - Ranger, Flourish Stamps - Autumn Leaves

Told ya ... Easy as pie!

Hope you give it a try!