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Learn How To Tie-Dye Paper

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Hello friends! This is Linh (or LV Handcrafted on all the socials). I’m a little bit hooked on creating tie-dyed backgrounds.  With this technique, I was able to create a smaller scale tie-dyed pattern, which fit perfectly for the t-shirt die I wanted to use.  With this technique, you can use any dies you already have in your stash! I chose VersaMagic dewdrops because they are so juicy and you can really get very wispy swipes of ink to create that classic tie-dye effect.  I used the same dew drop inks to color in my cute dragon as well.

Skill: Beginner

Time: 10 minutes

Supplies Used

Imagine:

• VersaMagic Dew Drops – Purple Hydrangea

• VersaMagic Dew Drops – Turquoise Gem

• VersaMagic Dew Drops – Tea Leaves

• VersaMagic Dew Drops – Mango Madness (to color the dragon)

Other Products Used

• Pink & Main – “Hey Hot Stuff” stamp set

• Spellbinders – “Sun Rays” (the closest one to the actual one used, which is out of stock)

Easy Ombre Techniques with Kaleidacolor and VersaMagic

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Hello friends! This is Linh (or LV Handcrafted on all the socials). Today I have a new video up on the Imagine Crafts YouTube channel showing how to create easy ombre papers to die cut from. The easiest way is Kaleidacolor ink pads!  Just swipe and you’re done!  Just as simple though is to swipe VersaMagic ink across your cardstock. I like using a small blending brush to create a smooth transition from one color to the next.  Whichever method you prefer, the results are stunning!

Skill: Beginner

Time: 10 minutes

Video Tutorial:

Supplies Used

Imagine:

• Kaleidacolor – Caribbean Sea

• VersaMagic Dew Drops

Other Products Used

  • Spellbinders Tag Die
  • Spellbinders Autumn Wonders Die set

See How to Build Your Own Customized Kaleidacolor Ink Pad + Thank You Card

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– Hello friends! This is Linh (or LV Handcrafted on all the socials). Let your imagination fly and make your own Kaleidacolor ink pad!  It is so easy to create any combination of 5 colors. Mix and match any set of dye ink refills to create your favorite color blends. These fun ink pads make it so easy to create ombre backgrounds and papers to die cut from.  For this card, I combined several small sentiment stamps and used my rainbow ink pad to ink up my stamps and create a custom rainbow sentiment background — you can’t do that with any other ink pad!

Skill: Beginner

Time: 10 minutes

Supplies Used

Imagine

• Kaleidacolor – Uninked ink pad

• Dye Reinker – Crimson, Tangerine, Daffodil, Lime, Crystal Blue

Other Products Used

• Spellbinders Thank You Die

• Spellbinders Sending You Stamp

• Kat Scrappiness Enamel Dots

Tsukineko Inks Work BEAUTIFULLY with the BetterPress System

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Hello friends! This is Linh (or LV Handcrafted on all the socials). Did you know just about all the Tsukineko inks work BEAUTIFULLY with the BetterPress system?  You aren’t restricted to just the special BetterPress Inks. You have the whole rainbow of Tsukineko inks that work just as well. Here are three that I think are particularly gorgeous and fairly consistent and easy to use.  These make amazing gift sets that are easy and fast to make yet impressive!

Skill: Beginner

Time: 5 minutes

Supplies Used

Imagine

– Delicata Ink – Gold

– Encore! Metallic Ink – Blue

– Memento LUXE – Teal Zeal

Other Products Used

– Spellbinders BetterPress System

– Spellbinders Note BetterPress Plate

– 100% Cotton Card (110lb cover)

Learn How to Dye Your Own Ribbon to Match Your Project’s Color Palette

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Hello friends! This is Linh (or LV Handcrafted on all the socials). In today’s video I’m showing how to customize your ribbon to match your project perfectly!  You can turn white ribbon to any color you need using your ink pads. Why buy different colors of ribbon when all you need is white!

Skill: Beginner

Time: 10 minutes

Supplies Used

Imagine:

– Delicata Ink – Ruby Red

Other Products Used :

– White ribbon 3/8”

– Crafter’s Companion tag punch

– Spellbinders Wax Seal

– Spellbinders Pattern Paper

– White Cardstock

Create Your Own Plaid Paper with Memento

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– Hello friends! This is Linh (or LV Handcrafted on all the socials). In today’s video I’m showing how to use your Memento Dew Drop inks to create a perfectly coordinated card. First, I created a background using Love Letter and Teal Zeal to create a plaid. I made a custom ink color by over-stamping multiple times with both colors!  I used Teal Zeal to create a coordinating solid color cardstock by just swiping it across white cardstock.  Finally, I smooshed Love Letter and Teal Zeal and used a waterbrush pen to color in my stamped image.  For the skin, I used Peanut Brittle and for the hair I used Espresso Truffle.

Skill: Beginner

Time: 20 minutes

Supplies Used

Imagine:

– Memento Dew Drop – Love Letter, Teal Zeal, Peanut Brittle, Espresso Truffle

Other Products Used:

– The Greeting Farm – Anya Combo Kit 2