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Make an Adorable Gingerbread House Card

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By Kathy Pisupati –

Good morning!  Kathy here, creating art for Imagine Crafts!  Today I have a new tutorial for you.  Have you tried the VersaMark Frost ink?  This was the perfect ink to provide a sugar-like coating to today’s Gingerbread card.  The VersaColor inks make your die-cutting easy and stop the search for the perfect colored scraps!

So today I have a project for you that uses the VersaMark Frost and VersaColor Inks.  So, let’s make a card.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Time to complete: 1 hour

Step 1

You will need a top-folding card base measuring 4 1/4 x 5 1/2“. You will also need a piece of colored card stock measuring 4.25” x 5.5” and another piece of white, layering card stock the same size.

Using Maker’s Movement A2 Sweater Cover plate, die-cut the white card stock and and adhere to the colored card with On-Point liquid glue.  Adhere the entire panel to the card base with Tear-It! Tape.

Step 2

I inked a piece of scrap card stock with a variety of VersaMark Inks.  I allowed this panel to dry.  This is a quick way to small pieces of colored card stock for small die-cutting.

Step 3

Cut the Gingerbread House from a piece of Kraft colored card stock.  Then use the VersaMark Frost ink to apply a “sugar coating”.  This is what I am calling it.  The picture doesn’t do it justice but it sure looks sugar coated in real life!

Step 4

Now it’s time to cut all the cute little pieces from this Gingerbread House set.  I added some Glossy Accents to some pieces, some shimmer pen to others and did a little ink blending around the house and the gingerbread man.  I also added a glitter glue to the snow on the roof and the ground.

Step 5

Stamp a sentiment and add a shadow to the strip. I used Delicata Golden Glitz ink for my sentiment.  Now you can assemble your card.  The house, gingerbread man and sentiment were all adhered with foam tape.

I hope you enjoy this card and the tutorial. Thanks for stopping by I appreciate all of you!

Supplies Used:

Imagine

Imagine Crafts

• VersaColor Pink

• VersaColor Cardinal

• VersaColor Turquoise

• VersaColor Canary

• VersaMark Frost

• Delicata Golden Glitz

• Imagine Sponge Daubers

• Imagine Craft Mat

• On Point Glue

• Tear-It! Tape

Other

• Maker’s Movement Gingerbread House Dies

• LDRS Christmas Sentiments and Coordinating Dies

• Glossy Accents

• Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die-Cutting machine

• Colored card stock

• Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110lb

• Paper Trimmer

• Teflon bone folder

• Foam Tape

Holiday Gift Card Envelope Holders with Memento and Delicata Inks

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By Katy Ingram –

Hello Friends! Katy here and for todays project I am sharing a few simple gift card envelope holders, great for the holidays or really any gift giving occasion. 

In todays video tutorial you will see how easily these envelopes came together using some Memento and Delicata Inks. Using an envelope die makes quick work of this project and will give you more time to enjoy the holiday season. 

I hope you enjoy and are inspired to take those plain gift cards and create an envelope to dress them up. 

Skill: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Time: 10 minutes

Art Supplies

Imagine Products

Snowflake Envelope

• Memento Inks: Summer Sky, Teal Zeal, Nautical Blue and Paris Dusk

• Delicata Ink: Sapphire Blue

Poinsettia Envelope

• Memento Inks: Love Letter, Lady Bug and Rhubarb Stalk

• Delicata Golden Glitz Reinker

Pinecone Envelope

Memento Inks: Rich Cocoa and Northern Pine

• Tear It! Tape

• On Point Glue

Other Products Used

Mama Elephant Venice Envelope Creative Cuts Die

Waffle Flower Layered Poinsettia Die

Simon Says Stamp The Magic of Christmas Stamp Set

Simon Says Stamp Christmas Cheer Stamp Set

Mama Elephant Confetti Stamp Set

Let’s Make Holiday Treat Boxes

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By Annie Collins –

Hello Crafty Friends – Annie here with some fun an easy mini holiday treat boxes.

Skill Level: Beginner

Time to Complete: 30 Minutes

Art Supplies

Imagine:

• Kaleidacolor – Vineyard Ink

• Delicata Ink: Golden Glitz

• Memento Markers: Rich Cocoa,  Cantaloupe and Rhubarb Stalk

• Fireworks! Shimmery Craft Sprays: Ladybug, Cottage Ivy and Bamboo Leaves

• Tear It! Tape

• On Point Glue

Other Supplies:

• InkyStamper- Dies: Small Fry Box

• The Maker’s Movement: Winter Foliage Die Set

• Feather die

• Recollections Brand 80lb Cardstock: Light Cream, Medium Cream & White.

Imagine Crafts Resident Artist

Annie Collins

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Thankful… an Easy to Make Fall Decor Project

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By LeeAnn McKinney –

Hello there! Today’s tutorial is to show you how easy is create texture with Memento Inks. This is a very simple process that you can create with a score lines and or embossing folders. On this card, I used Memento Ink Desert Sand, Peanut Brittle and Teal Zeal.

Directions:

Art Supplies:

Imagine:

• Imagine Craft Mat – 

• VersaFine Clair Nocturne – 

• StazOn Stamp Cleaner – 

• VersaFine Clair Summertime – 

• VersaFine Clair Pinecone – 

Other Products:

• Cutting Board from Walmart

• Blender Brushes from Amazon

Quick and Easy Place Cards For Your Holiday Table Setting

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By Katy Ingram –

Hello Friends! Katy here and today I am creating place cards for my Thanksgiving table. Now I know some people may not do this, but I have added a bit of a twist to mine. On the inside I have included some encouraging and uplifting sentiments to let my loved ones know I appreciate and love them and that I am thankful and grateful to have them at my table for the holidays. Just a little something to make them smile this holiday season. 

In today’s video tutorial you will see how easily these cards came together using some Memento Inks and I also share where my inspiration came from. I also mention these would be great tombstones for Halloween!

I cut a piece of heavyweight white card stock 2 3/4 inches wide by 8 inches long and scored at 4 inches and then used the number 8 arch die within the Spellbinders Essential Arches layering dies. 

To create the card simply fold the card at the score line and place the arch of the die a bit above that folded line so the die is off the top of the card stock and then run it through your die cutting machine. 

The video below has all the details. I hope you enjoy and are inspired to add some inspirational place cards at your table this holiday season. 

Skill: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Time: 10 minutes

 

 

Art Supplies:

Imagine:

• Memento Inks: 

– Northern Pine

– Peanut Brittle

– Rhubarb Stalk

– Angel Pink

– Sweet Plum

– Elderberry

– Cantaloupe

– New Sprout

• VersaFine Clair – Nocturne 

Other Products Used

• Spellbinders Essential Arches Die Set

• The Greenery Color Spots Stencil Set

• The Greenery Lovely Silhouettes Stamp Set

• Concord & 9th Perfectly Penned Stamp Set

• Blending Brushes

Other Products Used:

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Let’s Make Some Autumn Inspired Gift Card Tags

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By Kathy Pisupati –

Hi my crafty friends!  Today I have a new tutorial for you that may help you to use your fall dies in a new way.  I will be using the VersaColor Inks to make a mess, yes…a mess that turns out to be BEAUTIFUL!  We will be creating gift card tags for any occasion using fall leaf dies.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Time to Complete: 1 hour

Directions:

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Step 1:

Make a mess.  Yes, take a piece of 80lb card stock and swipe those VersaColor inks.  Smoosh ‘em, splatter ‘em, do whatever you want with them.  Use those reinkers that you have sitting on your shelf.

 

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Step 2:

Let these panels dry.  Because the VersaColor inks are a pigment ink they take a while to dry, let them dry!  Go have a cup of coffee and take a peek at more inspiration on the Imagine Blog.

 

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Step 3:

Use your leaf dies to cut several leaves from your messy panel. Trust me!  Are they pretty?

 

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Step 4:

Use a gift card tag die to cut some tags. 
You should be able to get three holders from one sheet of 8.5” x 11”. 

 

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Step 5:

Once cut, splatter some gold watercolor paint all over the panels.  

 

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Step 6:

Fold and score your gift tags.  Use the Imagine Tear It! Tape to assemble.

 

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Step 7:

Lay out your pretty leaves and glue them down with Imagine On Point Glue.  Trim off any excess.  

 

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Step 8

Stamp some sentiments, cut, and create a shadow strip from gold card stock.  Adhere with On Point Glue.  Put some foam tape on the back and adhere to your tags.  Add some bling with the On Point Glue.

 

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Step 9:

Loop some twine through the holes and the gift holders are done.  I hope this has helped you seen those fall products in a new light.  Thank you for stopping by the Imagine Blog!

Supplies Used:

Imagine Crafts

• VersaColor: Turquoise, Canary and Pink Shimmer

• Imagine Craft Mat

• Sponge Daubers

• On Point Glue

• Tear-It! Tape

Other

• Brutus Monroe – Stand Alone Leaf Dies

• Gina K Designs Gift Card Tag

• Kat Scrappiness Simple Sentiments Stamp & Die Bundle

• Kat Scrappiness Gold Pearls

• Foam Tape

• Metallic Gold Card Stock

• Paper Trimmer

• Die-Cutting Machine

• Twine