Category Archives: 2020 Design Team

Make this Mini Circle Art Journal with StazOn Pigment Ink

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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

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  • 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

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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

versacolor pigment ink pad

beginner-shop-mboss

• 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

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by Lisa Mensing

Versafine Clair, Memento, VersaMark and Mboss embossing powder.

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

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Best of Embossing Lessons

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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!

Best of Embossing Powder Lessons and Ideas


Embossing on a Metal Tin by Nicole Watt

Create A Beautiful Hologram Flower Outline With Mboss by Melissa Andrew

Learn How To Color Jewelry Charms With Embossing Powder by Kyriakos Pachadirolgou

Create Easy Heat Embossed Ink Blended Backgrounds for Stunning Notecards by Lisa Mensing

Quick & Easy Projects: Wish Upon a Star Card

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Quick & Easy Projects: Wish Upon a Star Card

by Jowilna Nolte

Here’s some inspiration for a quick card using some of my favorite inks. I used the direct to paper inking to create a simple and quick background but effective and informal just the way I like it. With a bit of bling on top and a gorgeous star, this card is perfect for any celebration.

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 15 minutes + dry time

Directions

 

Supplies

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Other
  • Stencil – Stars
  • Stamp – Wish Upon A Star
  • Card Base
  • Card Stock
  • Glitter Paste

Beginner Guide: Five Heat Embossing Tips for Beginners

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Beginner Guide: Five Heat Embossing Tips for Beginners

by Lisa Mensing

Today, Lisa is sharing her top five heat embossing tips and they are perfect for the beginner crafter. See how she demonstrates three fun ways to use embossing powder on beautifully handmade cards.

Skill: Beginner
Time: Varies

Directions

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mboss embossing powder

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