Create a Star Wars Inspired Mixed Media Card

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By Anna Escalada York –

I always love when I can share my love for pop culture in the cards that I make. This card gave me the perfect opportunity to create a colorful galaxy background using the new VersaFine Clair ink colors, along with shimmer sprays and layered stamping for a fun mixed media look.
Skill: Intermediate 

Time: 1.5 hours 
Directions: 

Step 1: 
Die cut a watercolor panel with a mid-sized die from an A2-sized die set. Stamp the smaller android image in the lower-center part of the watercolor panel with Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink and heat emboss with clear embossing powder. 

Stamp the image a second time on masking paper and fussy cut out the image. Then place the fussy cut masking paper over the android image. 

Step 2: 
Stamp the taller android image to the left of the first droid with more Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink and heat emboss with more clear embossing powder. (Since the first android was masked, it will appear like the second droid is behind him since his right hand will not be seen in the final image.) Stamp the same image a second time with more masking paper and fussy cut the masking paper. Then place the masking paper over this android so that both of them are protected for the next few steps. 

Step 3: 
Stamp a circuit image stamp twice on the watercolor panel with Dahlia Purple VersaFine Clair Ink by stamping once in the lower left corner and then rotating the watercolor panel 180 degrees and stamping the image a second time. Heat emboss both stamped corners with more clear embossing powder 

Step 4: 
Spray Rose Gold Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray generously through a scattered star stencil. Use the spray to add more clear embossing powder to the panel. The embossed stars will resist color that will be applied to the panel in the next few steps. 

Step 5: 
Spray the watercolor panel with London Fog Fireworks! Craft Spray. If desired, blot off some of the spray with a paper towel if it is too dark. Allow to dry. 

Step 6: 
Remove the masking paper. Color the androids and the area around them to help them look grounded. Use the following markers to color the scene: 

● The smaller android (on the right): Teal Zeal and Danube Blue Memento Dual Markers as well as Tropical Lagoon and Poppy Red Fabrico Dual Markers 

● The taller android (on the left): Cantaloupe and Dandelion Memento Dual Markers, Lemon Yellow Fabrico Dual Marker 

Watercolor the area around the androids with Rich Cocoa Memento Dual Marker mixed with water on acetate to create the ground around the two androids, and Ultramarine Fabrico Dual Marker mixed with water on acetate to color the sky/walls behind he androids. Allow to dry. 

Step 7: 
To add shimmer to the androids, watercolor both of them with Frost Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray. 

Step 8: 
Press the edges of the watercolor panel directly into the Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink Pad. Then use a sponge dauber to blend additional Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink around the edges. 

Step 9: 
Stamp the sentiment on a separate piece of watercolor paper with more Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink and heat emboss with more clear embossing powder. Then trim the sentiment with a paper trimmer. 

Step 10: 
Die cut a matte layer of black watercolor paper (or black cardstock) with the next-largest die from the nesting die set used in step 1. Glue both panels together. Attach the sentiment on the lower right corner of the top watercolor panel with foam tape. Glue star-shaped and bronze sequins on the lower left and upper right corners of the card. To finish the card, glue the whole thing onto an A2-sized card base. 

Art Supplies 

Imagine 
• Fabrico Dual Markers
– Lemon Yellow 
– Poppy Red 
– Tropical Lagoon 
– Ultramarine 

• Fireworks! Craft Spray – London Fog

• Memento Dual Marker:
– Cantaloupe 
– Dandelion 
– Danube Blue 
– Rich Cocoa 
– Teal Zeal 

• Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray
– Frost 
– Rose Gold 

• VersaFine Clair Ink
– Dahlia Purple 
– Nocturne 

Other 

• AALL & Create – stencil -Lotza Starz 
• Altenew – foam tape – Instant Dimension Foam Tape 
• Catherine Pooler – sequin mix -Highland 
• Kindred Stamps – stamp set – Galactic Sidekicks 
• Visible Image – stamp set – Total Chaos 
• Waffle Flower – die set – A2 Layers 
• Clear Embossing Powder 
• Heat tool 
• Glue 
• Small paintbrush 
• Watercolor paper 
• Black watercolor paper 
• Water 
• Paper towel 


Let’s Make A Coffee Card Using The New VersaFine Clair Inks

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By Von Marie Cervantes

Hello everyone! Today I’m sharing a fun coffee themed square card featuring stamping, stenciling, and the gorgeous new VersaFine Clair inks. I love how easy it is to mix these vibrant colors to create a bright, playful design. Be sure to watch the video for all the tips and techniques. Thanks so much for joining me!

Skill Level: Intermediate
Time: 45 Mins

Products Used

Imagine Products:
• VersaFine Clair inks-Dahlia Purple, Wisteria Purple, Adriatic Sea, and Melon Soda
• Memento Dew Drop Rich Cocoa
• Jumbo Dauber
• Craft Mat
• IrRESTible Pico Embellisher Gold
• Delicata Golden Glitz

Other Products:
• Spellbinders Retired Cup For Two Stamp
• White Cardstock
• 5×5 Brown Cardstock Square Card Base
• Stamping Platform Tool 
• Blending Brush
• Stencil Coffee Beans from A Colorful Life Designs
• Foam Squares
• Paper Trimmer
• Bone Folder

DIY Harry Potter Movie Night Invitation

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By Katy Ingram

Hello Friends! Katy here with my latest video showcasing VersaFine Clair inks once again to create a Harry Potter theme invitation. Video has all the details. Thanks for watching.

Skill: intermediate, advanced
Time: 15 minutes

Art Supplies

Imagine Products

• VersaFine Clair inks https://www.imaginecrafts.com/versafine-clair

  • Strawberry
  • Cheerful
  • Golden Meadow
  • Chianti

VersaMark Ink

Other Products Used

• 100% Cotton or Watercolor Paper
• Striped Stencil
• Blending Brushes
• Black Cardstock
• Ivory Parchment Paper
• Mama Elephant Invitation Stamp Sets
• Gold Embossing Powder

Let’s Make a Mixed Media Butterfly Tag

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By Ceal Pritchett

Hello crafty friends!

It’s Ceal, here. Today I am sharing this mixed media tag/bookmark with you. It’s a lot of fun to make and is fairly simple.

Skill: Intermediate 
Time: 45 minutes 

Directions: Gather your supplies, for this project you will need a tag made of water friendly paper, (I used Bristol cardstock), several colors of water based markers, and stamp sets to decorate.

Step 1:
Using a red rubber cling stamp and water based markers, ( I used Memento) color the stamp as desired. 

Step 2:
After you have finished coloring the stamp, spritz it with water and lay the tag on it and rub lightly.

Step 3:
Stamp the images you have chosen for and stamp them in black ink (VersaFine Clair used here).

Step 4:
Color and cut out the elements to decorate the bookmark. 

Step 5:
Add elements to bookmark ad add ribbon to finish it. 

Supply List:

Imagine Products

Memento Markers in the following colors 
– Angel Pink
– Lulu Lavender
– Rose Bud
– Lilac Posies
– Teal Zeal
– Grape Jelly
– Tangelo
– Pear Tart
– Dandelion
VersaFine Clair – Nocturne

Other Products

Abstract Butterfly Wing – Hero Arts
Made New Stamp set -Creative Worship Stamps

Let’s Make Some Bright Summer Art Using the New VersaFine Clair Colors 

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By Anna Escalada York

–The new VersaFine Clair ink colors are so bright and fun. I decided to use a few of them to make a piece of art to put up in our home. 

Skill: Intermediate 
Time: 2 hours 

Directions: 

Step 1: 
Press the bottom layer of a layering die cut of watercolor paper into the Spruce VersaFine Clair ink pad and set aside to dry. 

Step 2: 
Press the top layer of die cut watercolor into the Melon Soda VersaFine Clair ink pad. Then heat emboss with clear embossing powder. Glue both layers together and set aside. 

Step 3: 
Run the Lemonade VersaFine Clair ink pad across a watercolor panel horizontally multiple times to give the panel a woodgrain-ish look. Die cut the panel with a burlap-design die. 

Step 4: 
Paint a coat of gesso onto a cotton canvas panel with a large paintbrush and allow it to dry. 

Create layered background texture by stamping the panel with a striped background stamp with Adriatic Sea VersaFine Clair ink and heat embossing with clear embossing powder, then adding another coat of gesso. Repeat with a dot background stamp and a strip of collage paper adhered along the left side. Cover everything with another thin coat of gesso, allowing hints of the stripes, dots, embossing, and collage paper to remain visible. Spray New Sprout Fireworks! Shimmer Spray onto the panel and allow it to dry. Add a large strip of washi tape along the left side. 

Step 5: 
Stamp the sentiment on the lower right corner of the panel with Adriatic Sea VersaFine Clair. Heat emboss with more embossing powder. 

Step 6: 
Glue the yellow burlap design die cut on the middle of the panel, and then glue the botanical die cut onto the panel. Glue yellow sequins on the lower left and upper right corners of the panel to finish the piece. 

Art Supplies 

Imagine 
Fireworks! Craft Spray – New Sprout 
VersaFine Clair Ink
– Adriatic Sea 
– Lemonade 
– Melon Soda 
– Spruce 

Other 
Altenew – die set – Polka Dot Leaves 
Altenew – washi tape – Many Dots washi tape (retired) 
Altenew – stamp – Woven Stripes (for texture in the background) 
Art Alternatives – Panel – 6” x 8” Economy Cotton Canvas Panel 
Dylusions – stamp set – Basic Background (for texture in the background) 
Honey Bee Stamps – die set – Burlap Background 
Idea-ology – collage paper – Archives 
Simon Says Stamp – sequins – Duckling Embellishment Mix 
Stampers Anonymous – stamp set – Flower Garden (retired) 
Golden – Gesso Semi-Opaque Acrylic Primer 
Clear Embossing Powder 
Heat tool 
Glue 
Watercolor paper 

Make a Mickey and Minnie Birthday Card

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By Ceal Pritchett –

Hello crafty friends. It’s Ceal, here. Today I am sharing a Mickey and Minnie Birthday card with you. I am a long time Disney fan and I have a couple Disney sets of Disney characters in my stash.

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 45 Minutes 

Directions: 

Gather your supplies. You will need a set of fictional characters that you’re a fan of, markers, black ink, colored ink, and a white gel pen.

Step 1: 
Stamp the image using black ink. I used VersaFine Clair Nocturne ink.

Step 2:
Stamp the image again on Post-it note paper or masking paper using black ink. 

Step 3:
Fussy cut the images out and cover the images that were stamped on the panel. Then using a colored ink blend a circle of ink around the images. I used one of the newest colors of VersaFine Clair, Lemonade. 

Step 4:
Remove the mask and color the images with markers. I used the Memento marker, Love Letter. 

Step 5:
Using a white gel pen, add polka dots to Minnie’s dress. To finish the card, add a greeting (I went with birthday) and adhere the panel to an A2 card base. 

Craft Supplies:

Imagine Products 
Memento Marker – Love Letter
VersaFine Clair – Nocturne
VersaFine Clair – Lemonade

Other Supplies
Disney stamp set
White gel pen
Misti Stamping Platform – My Sweet Petunia