These six awesome projects using Silhouette Temporary Tattoo Paper are sure to open up your eyes to the possibilities of this medium – they’re definitely not just for your body! Read on to see and be amazed at these projects.
One: temporary tattoos
I just loved temporary tattoos as a kid. They’re fun, easy to use, and best of all they’re temporary. When I discovered Silhouette Temporary Tattoo Paper, I just about jumped for joy at the thought of being able to create my own temporary tattoos using my own ideas and artwork. Create temporary tattoos and use them as party favors or personalize them with your party theme. Check out the how-to here.
Two: faux watercolor Easter eggs
I’m all for creating fun and exciting Easter eggs – I’ve spent hours upon hours creating some wacky designs! But you know, it doesn’t have to be Easter to create fun, decorated eggs. Create one-of-a-kind eggs with the help of tattoo paper and this tutorial. Not into egg decor? Don’t fret, you can apply the same method on ornaments and baubles as well. Personalize them for different occasions or use them year round.
Three: custom nail decals
Now this one just excites the girl in me – I’m an avid nail-painting fan and I just love the decorating part of it. Create custom nail decals using tattoo paper and apply them onto your nails with these instructions from Kelly at Finding Time to Create. No need for the messy and expensive nail stamping materials, and you can choose the shapes you want to use on the Silhouette Design Store.
Four: tattoo paper photo transfer
Another home decor idea for tattoo paper would be to use them as photo transfer – I adore the idea of decorating my space with artistic decor and treasured family photos, but not with the bulky, boring frames. This fun, easy project comes together in such a short amount of time that it would be so easy to create a ton of them for gift-giving or favors – easy wedding or party favors, anyone? Follow this how-to and create one for yourself in minutes.
Five: floral monograms on a muslin bag
Ever wonder if tattoo paper can be applied on fabric? I did too – I always wonder about applying different materials onto different surfaces. Well, thanks to this tutorial from Maritza Lisa, we know that it can be done! These floral monograms on muslin bags are super cute and perfect for favors or even to personalize make-up pouches or pencil pouches as well.
Six: tattooed ceramic mug
This one is just awesome – we don’t need an expensive mug press and a custom printer to create unique mugs! Temporarily tattoo a ceramic mug with a design you would like to use. There’s a slew of them on the Silhouette Design Store. If you would like them to be permanent on your ceramic surface, use a dishwasher-safe acrylic coating to protect it.
And there you go! Six awesome ways to use this fun material.
What is your favorite way to use temporary tattoo paper?
Kelly Wayment
June 28, 2024
You can use it with vinyl as long as it is smooth and flat to allow the static charge to hold on to it. Rolled vinyl that wants to go back to its rolled shape will not necessarily work well, and it would need to be trimmed to fit the ES mat cutting area.
Kelly Wayment
June 28, 2024
Yes, you can use the heat pen while using the ES mat. 🙂
Yurii
March 2, 2024
Hello. May it be used with heat pen?
Thanks
Jerome
February 24, 2024
Hi, works this with the normal vinyl foils or only with printer papter etc?
Kelly Wayment
February 16, 2024
Once you’ve pushed the mat up against the rollers, just press the “Load” arrow button (bottom right on the display). Does a regular sticky mat load into the machine for you?
Michelle a goodall
January 24, 2024
Hello! I just got my new electrostatic mat and have watched every video i can find on it. However, what i can t find is why it wont feed into my cameo 5/ it slides right up the rollers but wont go any further. and yes- iam pushing the into button. help!