Call for Art: Color Blending Techniques

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Imagine

Call for Inkblended Art

Show us your best ink blending techniques!!! Create a card, papercraft, or mixed media project using color blending techniques and Imagine or Tsukineko ink products.

Submit an attractive 600 x 600-pixel square or 900 x 900-pixel square photo of your project, a short description, and a link to your Instagram profile or blog to marketing@imaginecrafts.com. Submissions are due by Monday, August 3rd, 2020

We will review all submissions and post a collection in one blog post and will share it on our social media platforms. Potential reach = 10,000 followers.

Beginner Guide: Layering Dye Inks with a Stencil

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Imagine

by LeeAnn McKinney

Hi friends, LeeAnn here showing an easy technique to make a card that looks like it has an etching effect. Using just a rainbow selection Memento Dye inks, and a stencil this card was so fun to make and can be altered with colors and stencil for any occasion. Bonus Material: See how to cover a slip-of-hand with an easy fix!

Directions

• VersaFine Clair – Nocturne

Other

Make this Mini Circle Art Journal with StazOn Pigment Ink

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Imagine

by Lori Warren

Art journals are wonderful in any size. Take this mini- circle journal, for example, it is pocket-sized and perfect for your summer travels.

Skill: Beginner
Time: 20 minutes

Directions

Supplies

Imagine

StazOn Pigment – Mariner Blue, Shamrock Green, Piano Black, Koala Grey, Peacock Feathers
GlazOn

Other

Art Minds – 2 5/8” wooden tags
Mixed Media Paper for inner pages.
Book ring
We R Memory Keepers – Nesting Circle Dies
We R Memory Keepers – Crop-A- Dile
Bo Bunny Stamps – It is Written, Painted Circles
Stamper Anonymous, Tim Holtz Collection – Phrases

Beginner Guide: 5 Ways to use VersaColor Ink for Cardmaking

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Imagine

by Nicole Watt

Join Nicole as she shows you how to add VersaColor ink to your cardmaking projects. She’s got five ways that you can use this water-based pigment ink for various techniques in paper crafting.

Skill: Beginner
Time: 20 minutes

Directions

• Ink Daubers

Other

Altenew – Golden Feather Stamp & Die bundle
Hero Arts – Starry Night Stencil
Stamping Tools – Acrylic Block, or Misti Stamping Tool

Heat Embossing with Stencils | Using the Positive and Negative

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Imagine

by Lisa Mensing

Join Lisa as she shows you how to use embossing powders with stencils plus she shares a fun tip on using the positive and negative giving two stenciled panels for the price of one!

Skill: Advanced
Time: 30 minutes

Directions

Supplies

Imagine

Other

Anti Static Powder – https://shrsl.com/2cx0r
Gina K Thick Brush Stencil – https://shrsl.com/2cwzv
Simon Says Stamps Four Seasons Stamps and Dies – https://shrsl.com/2cwzr
Honey Bee Stamps Background Blender Brush – https://shrsl.com/2brsa
110lb Neenah Avalanche White Cover Stock – https://t.ly/SazL
Misti Stamp Positioner (Mini) – http://shrsl.com/2cx1n

Best of Embossing Lessons

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Imagine

We thought we would highlight a few of our best embossing powder lessons. Over the past couple of years of using Mboss embossing powders, our design team has created some timeless projects that are worth a second look! Embossing powder has the potential to work with jewelry projects, cardmaking and gifts. Enjoy!