Create a Thank You Card in Warm Autumn Colors

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Imagine

By Alison Heikkila

Hello! Alison Heikkila here, and my latest project for Imagine started as a Thanksgiving card, but it morphed into one that can be used at any time of year. I think it’s beautiful, and it’s got some really simple techniques that help you get fantastic results without a lot of products.

Skill Level: Beginner
Time to Complete: 20 Minutes

*Some affiliate links are used in this post. That means that if you shop through these links, I may receive a small compensation, at no cost to you.

Here is the YouTube video. If it doesn’t play properly, please click HERE.

Supplies:
Imagine:
Kaleidacolor Inks in Creole Spice and Cappuccino Delight
Fireworks! Spray in Rich Cocoa
VersaFine Clair Ink in Pinecone
VersaFine Clair Ink in Shady Lane

Other:
Sizzix and 49 & Market: Painted Leaves Stamp and Die Set
A Colorful Life Designs: Messy Harlequin Stencil
Pinkfresh Studio: Perfect Sentiment Stamp
Pinkfresh Studio: Perfect Sentiment Die
Strathmore: Smooth Bristol Cardstock
Bearly Arts Glue
The Rabbit Hole Designs: Cotton Tail Blending Brushes
Piece of clear acetate
Ivory and Brown Cardstock

I’m so pleased with the foliage. I really love these colors together. I hope you’ll give this a try! Please visit Imagine for more ideas on creative ways to use their products. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

Playful Scrapbook Page using Memento Inks

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Imagine

By Alison Heikkila

Hello! I’m Alison Heikkila. Let’s make a playful scrapbook page using Memento Inks from Imagine with die cuts and stencils. There are so many ways you can use these inks, and I’ll share a couple of them in today’s video.

Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Time to Complete: 60 Minutes

*Some affiliate links are used in this post. That means that if you shop through these links, I may receive a small compensation, at no cost to you.

The video is below. If it doesn’t play properly, please click HERE.

Supplies:
Imagine:
Memento Ink in Dandelion, New Sprout, Love Letter, Paris Dusk, Tangelo
Pinecone VersaFine Clair Ink
Sponge Daubers
Craft Mat
Other:
A Colorful Life Designs: Wild Rings Stencil
A Colorful Life Designs: Ladder Stencil
A Colorful Life Designs: Rolling Road Stencil
A Colorful Life Designs: Flame Chevron Stencil (didn’t use)
Lawn Fawn: Reverse Stitch Scallop Circles Die Set
Lawn Fawn: Heart Shaker Tag Die Set
Lawn Fawn: Small Stitched Square Stackables Die Set
Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous: Noteworthy Stamp Set
Elizabeth Craft Designs: Circle Dies (my set is no longer available)
Bearly Arts Glue
The Rabbit Hole Designs: Cotton Tail Blending Brushes
Kraft and Colored Cardstock
Glad: Press ‘N Seal

I am so happy that I finally got this wonderful photo on a page. I enjoyed being playful with the elements I used. Please visit Imagine for more ideas on creative ways to use their products. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

Spooktacular Backgrounds with Fireworks! Shimmery Craft Sprays

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Imagine

By Alison Heikkila

Greetings! Let’s get a little messy and make a spooktacular Halloween card with Fireworks! Sprays. I’ll be using them in 3 different ways on this card. Which way is your favorite?

Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Time to Complete: 20-30 Minutes

*Some affiliate links are used in this post. That means that if you shop through these links, I may receive a small compensation, at no cost to you.

The video is below. If it doesn’t play properly, please click HERE.

Supplies:
Imagine:
Fireworks! Sprays in Cantaloupe, Tangelo, Love Bug, and Grape Jelly
Memento Ink in Desert Sand
Memento Ink in New Sprout
Sponge Daubers
Tear It! Tape
On Point Glue

Other:
Tim Holtz & Sizzix: Big Frights Die Set
Tim Holtz & Sizzix: Tree Rings Texture Fades Embossing Folder
Strathmore: Smooth Bristol Cardstock
Scrapbook.com: 1mm Foam Tape
Scrapbook.com: Artis Craft Glue
Accent Opaque: 100lb. White Cardstock
Vellum
Purple Cardstock
Paintbrush

Making backgrounds like these can be so satisfying. Watching the colors swirl together, then seeing the shimmer after they’re dried….it’s a great way to spend some time, especially if you’re not feeling super crafty. What are some of the ways you would use Fireworks! Spray? Be sure to visit Imagine to see all the beautiful colors they come in. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

Coffee-Themed Card with an Unexpected Tool

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Imagine

By Alison Heikkila

Hello! I’m Alison Heikkila and I have a fun coffee-themed card to share today that uses a bunch of inks from Imagine and an unexpected tool. I hope you get some ideas for how you can create this card in your own way.

*Some affiliate links are used in this post. That means that if you shop through these links, I may receive a small compensation, at no cost to you.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Time to Complete: 30 Minutes, plus drying time

Supplies:
Imagine:
Java Walnut Ink
Desert Sand Memento Ink
Summer Sky Memento Ink
Rich Cocoa Memento Ink
Espresso Truffle Memento Ink
Wheat VersaMagic Ink
Sahara Sand VersaMagic Ink
Desert Sand Fireworks Spray

Other:
The Greetery: Warm and Wonderful Stamp Set
The Greetery: Warm and Wonderful Die Set
A Colorful Life Designs: Messy Harlequin Stencil
Rubbernecker Stamps/Brass & Bliss: Coffee Stamp Set (No longer available)
Bearly Arts Glue
Strathmore Smooth Bristol Cardstock
Neenah Desert Storm Cardstock
Accent Opaque White 100lb. Cardstock
The Rabbit Hole Designs: Cotton Tail Blending Brush

That was fun! I hope you enjoyed all of these different techniques. I’ll have another video for Imagine soon. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

Ink Blending With Kaleidacolor Inks

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Imagine

By Alison Heikkila

Hello! I’m Alison Heikkila. Kaleidacolor Inks come in beautiful color palettes and help you do some really fun techniques. I love to use my Kaleidacolor Inks with my Gel Press plates. In this case, we’re using one of the Petite Plates to get the look of a watercolored painting without actually watercoloring.

Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Time to Complete: 20-30 Minutes

*Some affiliate links are used in this post. That means that if you shop through these links, I may receive a small compensation, at no cost to you.

Supplies:
Imagine:
Kaleidacolor Ink in Creole Spice
VersaMark Ink
White Embossing Powder
Fireworks! Spray in Cantaloupe
Memento Ink in Elderberry

Other:
Gel Press: Petites Set A
Gel Press: Rubber Brayer
Stampers Anonymous: Halloween Sketchbook
The Rabbit Hole Designs: Cotton Tail Blending Brush
Accent Opaque 100lb. White Cardstock
Scrapbook.com: Artis Craft Glue
Watercolor Paper
Stamping Platform

Blackout Technique with Memento Ink and an Embossing Folder

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Imagine

By Alison Heikkila

Hello! I’m Alison Heikkila. Embossing folders are so popular right now, not just because of the dimension they create so easily, but because of all the techniques you ca do with them. Today, we’ll be doing a Blackout technique with Memento and VersaFine Clair Inks for Imagine, which is so much fun to do.

*Some affiliate links are used in this post. That means that if you shop through these links, I may receive a small compensation, at no cost to you. For more information, please see my Affiliates page, where I also have some coupon codes.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Time to Complete: 20-30 minutes