Personalized Stamped Canvas Tote Bag

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By Helen Gullett –

Hello crafty friends! I am a big fan of tote bags. I love it for its multi-purposes and is big enough for carrying stuff. I always wanted to personalize my own tote bag. I am so glad that Imagine carries these amazing VersaCraft Ink Pads and Fabrico Markers for fabric projects. So, today we are going to personalize a tote bag together. Let’s get crafting!

Skill: Beginner
Time: 15 minutes

Direction:

Step 1

You are gonna need a blank canvas tote bag that can be found easily in any craft stores and online stores. The tote bag I used today is about 13 inch x 15 inch.

Lay it flat on the ironing mat and iron the tote bag to remove the wrinkles. I pre-washed the bag, but it is an optional step if you want to do it.

Put a piece of cardboard or cardstock inside the bag that is big enough to cover the area where you will stamp or paint or draw. Secure it with some  washi tapes or any low-tack tapes.

Step 2

Start stamping the tote bag with the largest image.

Put the largest butterfly on a stamping blog and cover it with the VersaCraft Real Black ink. Stamp it on the tote bag and press it firmly for a few seconds.

I used the “rule of three” to position the butterflies, from here I can fill the empty spaces to build up the pattern.

Step 3

Next is stamping with the second largest image.

Put the stamp on a stamping blog and cover it with the VersaCraft Real Black ink around the big butterfly. Stamp it on the tote bag and press it firmly for a few seconds.

Step 4

Next is the smallest size of the stamp to fill up the rest of the empty space. You will start to see the full pattern on the bag.

Put the butterfly stamp on a stamping blog and cover it with the VersaCraft Real Black ink. Stamp it on the tote bag and press it firmly for a few seconds.

If you plan to have some sentiment or words like I did, make sure you have space for it.

Step 5

I picked the phrase “Spread your wings” to be on my canvas tote bag.

Stamp each letter from the alpha stamp set with VersaCraft Real Black ink pad.

Step 6

Trace the letters with Fabrico Real Black Marker for bolder print on the canvas tote bag.

Step 7

This final step is optional. You can use an iron to set the ink to the canvas tote bag. But without ironing, the ink will dry permanently in 24 hours (do not get it wet).

I would suggest spot-cleaning the bag, or hand-washing it if the bag gets dirty.

I hope you will give this technique a try and play around with different colors. This personalized tote bag can be made for your own use or as a gift for others.

Thanks so much for stopping by our blog today.

Craft Supplies

Imagine Crafts:

Others:

Meet the Newest Additions to the VersaFine Clair Family!

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By Imagine –

Whether you’re stamping detailed images, creating handmade cards, journaling, or experimenting with mixed media, the six newest VersaFine Clair colors are ready to inspire your next creation!

From vibrant citrus hues to rich florals and deep ocean blues, these beautiful additions expand the VersaFine Clair family with fresh, versatile shades you’ll reach for again and again.

Why Crafters Love VersaFine Clair

VersaFine Clair has become a favorite among stampers for a reason. Its richly pigmented formula creates crisp, detailed impressions that capture even the finest lines.

Perfect for card making, mixed media, journaling, and more, VersaFine Clair also:

  • Produces exceptionally detailed stamped images
  • Dries quickly, making it ideal for heat embossing
  • Becomes water resistant when dry
  • Works beautifully on a variety of papers
  • Features an airtight case that helps keep your ink pad fresh longer

Meet the New Colors:

🍈 Melon Soda

A refreshing green that’s perfect for leaves, spring projects, and fresh botanical designs.

💜 Wisteria Purple

A soft, elegant purple inspired by blooming wisteria.

🍋 Lemonade

A cheerful yellow that adds sunshine to flowers, backgrounds, and sentiments.

🌊 Adriatic Sea

A splash of deep, beautiful blue for skies, sea and everyday stamping.

🥕 Carrot Orange

A warm, energetic orange that brings bold accents and autumn inspiration.

🌸 Dahlia Purple

A vibrant floral purple that’s perfect for blossoms, backgrounds, and dramatic focal points.

Ready to Add These Colors to Your Collection?

Visit Imaginecrafts.com to explore the complete VersaFine Clair collection and find your new favorite shade!

Create a Summer Vibes Card with VersaFine Clair

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By Ceal Pritchett –

Hello friends, it’s Ceal here. Today I am sharing a summer card with you.

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 45 minutes

Directions:
Gather your supplies. You will need a summer themed die set, layering stencils, three different shades of blue ink, a grip mat, a stamp positioning tool and a summer sentiment set.

Step 1:
Using a blending tool and the first layering stencil, ink blend blue ink over the stencil. I used VersaFine Clair Paradise.

Step 2:
Using a blending tool and the second layering stencil, ink blend a different shade of blue over the stencil. I used VersaFine Clair Warm Breeze.

Step 3:
Using a blending toll and the third layering stencil, ink blend the third color of blue over the stencil. I used VersaFine Clair Bali Blue.

Step 4:
Using the “water” die and the finished panel of water, cut out the water for the pool.

Step 5:
Using the “pool” die cut out the pool. Cut several but only use the pool outline.

Step 6:
Stack the pool outline around the water, where the water will be lower than the sides to make it more realistic

Step 7:
Cut out all the die cut pieces to place in the pool. For the girl I colored her with a Copic marker. The others are cut out of colored cardstock.

Step 8:
Stamp and cut out the sentiment.

Step 9:
Place all the elements in the pool and the sentiment on the side.

Supplies:

Imagine Products
VersaFine Clair Paradise
VersaFine Clair Warm Breeze
VersaFine Clair Bali Blue

Other Products
My Monthly Hero Pool Party Die set – Hero Arts
MMH Reflection Layering Stencil set – Hero Arts
Hello Summer Stamp & Cut – Hero Arts
Grip Mat – Altenew
Mini Misti – My Sweet Petunia

Let’s Make a Cool 4th of July Celebration Card

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By Anna Escalada York

– Summertime means wearing sunglasses here in the Pacific Northwest and getting ready to spend time out of doors! I wanted to celebrate the return of the warm sun and the 4th of July with this red, white and blue card that could be used anytime during the summer. 

Skill: Intermediate 
Time: 1.5 hours 

Directions: 

Step 1: 
After die cutting the three pairs of sunglasses as well as their lenses (which are separate in the die set), color part of the lenses’ elements with Danube Blue Memento Dual Marker. 

Step 1.5: 
Remember that you need to color all of the parts of the lenses that you intended to color with the Danube Blue Memento Dual Marker. (Whoops!) 

Step 2: 
Press other parts of the die cut lenses into the Arctic VersaFine Clair ink pad. Heat emboss the larger die cuts with clear embossing powder if desired. (I chose not to heat emboss the letters since they were so small.) Then assemble all of the lenses using washi tape on the back of each lens to hold the pieces together. 

Step 3: 
Press the three die cut sunglass frames into the London Fog Memento ink pad. 

Step 4: 
After die cutting the striped background panel, color the stripes with Poppy Red Fabrico Dual Marker 

Step 5: 
Spray all of the components of the card–the sunglass frames, the lenses and the striped background panel–with Frost Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray and allow to dry. 

Step 6: 
Assemble the card. Adhere the striped panel to an A2 white card base, then inlay the red die-cut stripes. Then glue the three frames onto the panel and inlay the frames into the frames. Glue clear rhinestones on the lower left and upper right part of the card to finish the card. 

Art Supplies 

Imagine 
Fabrico Dual Marker – Poppy Red 
Memento Dual Marker – Danube Blue 
Memento Ink – London Fog 
Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray – Frost 
VersaFine Clair Ink – Arctic 

Other 
Concord & 9th – die set – Spectacular Shades 
Crafty Meraki – rhinestones – Meraki Sparkle Magical Iris 
Honey Bee Stamps – die set – Watercolor Lines Coverplate 
Clear Embossing Powder 
Heat tool 
Glue 

Let Freedom Ring Invitation Tutorial

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By Ceal Pritchett –

Hello crafty friends! It’s Ceal, here. – Today I am sharing this card for Independence Day. I throw an Independence Day celebration at my home each year and I send out invitations. This is my invitation for this year.

Skill: Beginner to Intermediate
Time: 30 minutes

Directions:

Gather your supplies, you will need a flag die cut set and red, blue and black inks, stamping platform, a grip mat and a ink blending tool.

Step 1:
Cut out the die cut pieces.

Step 2:
Using an ink blending tool, ink blend red ink on the strips. I used VersaFine Clair Strawberry.

Step 3:
Using an ink blending tool, ink blend blue ink on the star piece, I used VersaFine Clair Blue Belle.

Step 4:
Adhere the blue star piece and the red strips to the flag panel. This panel has lines to show where to place them.

Step 5:
Place the white panel into the Misti Lite and stamp the sentiment at the bottom of the panel.

Step 6:
Adhere the flag to the panel that the sentiment is stamped on and adhere to card base.

Supplies:

Imagine Crafts
• VersaFine Clair
– Nocturne
– Strawberry
– Blue Belle

Other Products
• Flag Stamp & Die set – Spellbinders.
• Misti Lite – My Sweet Petunia

Create a Sweet Land of Liberty Patriotic Card

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By Katy Ingram –

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

Skill: intermediate, advanced
Time: 15 minutes

https://youtu.be/6FPfo1V_gAM

Art Supplies

Imagine Products

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

  • Blue Belle
  • Strawberry
  • Cheerful
  • Summertime
  • Grass Green
  • Green Oasis
  • Avocado
  • Verdant
  • Chianti

Other Products Used
100% Cotton or Watercolor Paper
The Greetery Stars & Stripes Bow Die
The Greetery Best Bouquet Details Die
The Greetery Star Stream 3D Embossing Folder
Papertrey Ink Land that I love stamp and die set
White Cardstock
Blending Brushes