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Personalized Stamped Canvas Tote Bag

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By Helen Gullett –

Hello crafty friends! I am a big fan of tote bags. I love it for its multi-purposes and is big enough for carrying stuff. I always wanted to personalize my own tote bag. I am so glad that Imagine carries these amazing VersaCraft Ink Pads and Fabrico Markers for fabric projects. So, today we are going to personalize a tote bag together. Let’s get crafting!

Skill: Beginner
Time: 15 minutes

Direction:

Step 1

You are gonna need a blank canvas tote bag that can be found easily in any craft stores and online stores. The tote bag I used today is about 13 inch x 15 inch.

Lay it flat on the ironing mat and iron the tote bag to remove the wrinkles. I pre-washed the bag, but it is an optional step if you want to do it.

Put a piece of cardboard or cardstock inside the bag that is big enough to cover the area where you will stamp or paint or draw. Secure it with some  washi tapes or any low-tack tapes.

Step 2

Start stamping the tote bag with the largest image.

Put the largest butterfly on a stamping blog and cover it with the VersaCraft Real Black ink. Stamp it on the tote bag and press it firmly for a few seconds.

I used the “rule of three” to position the butterflies, from here I can fill the empty spaces to build up the pattern.

Step 3

Next is stamping with the second largest image.

Put the stamp on a stamping blog and cover it with the VersaCraft Real Black ink around the big butterfly. Stamp it on the tote bag and press it firmly for a few seconds.

Step 4

Next is the smallest size of the stamp to fill up the rest of the empty space. You will start to see the full pattern on the bag.

Put the butterfly stamp on a stamping blog and cover it with the VersaCraft Real Black ink. Stamp it on the tote bag and press it firmly for a few seconds.

If you plan to have some sentiment or words like I did, make sure you have space for it.

Step 5

I picked the phrase “Spread your wings” to be on my canvas tote bag.

Stamp each letter from the alpha stamp set with VersaCraft Real Black ink pad.

Step 6

Trace the letters with Fabrico Real Black Marker for bolder print on the canvas tote bag.

Step 7

This final step is optional. You can use an iron to set the ink to the canvas tote bag. But without ironing, the ink will dry permanently in 24 hours (do not get it wet).

I would suggest spot-cleaning the bag, or hand-washing it if the bag gets dirty.

I hope you will give this technique a try and play around with different colors. This personalized tote bag can be made for your own use or as a gift for others.

Thanks so much for stopping by our blog today.

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Create a Summer Vibes Card with VersaFine Clair

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By Ceal Pritchett –

Hello friends, it’s Ceal here. Today I am sharing a summer card with you.

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 45 minutes

Directions:
Gather your supplies. You will need a summer themed die set, layering stencils, three different shades of blue ink, a grip mat, a stamp positioning tool and a summer sentiment set.

Step 1:
Using a blending tool and the first layering stencil, ink blend blue ink over the stencil. I used VersaFine Clair Paradise.

Step 2:
Using a blending tool and the second layering stencil, ink blend a different shade of blue over the stencil. I used VersaFine Clair Warm Breeze.

Step 3:
Using a blending toll and the third layering stencil, ink blend the third color of blue over the stencil. I used VersaFine Clair Bali Blue.

Step 4:
Using the “water” die and the finished panel of water, cut out the water for the pool.

Step 5:
Using the “pool” die cut out the pool. Cut several but only use the pool outline.

Step 6:
Stack the pool outline around the water, where the water will be lower than the sides to make it more realistic

Step 7:
Cut out all the die cut pieces to place in the pool. For the girl I colored her with a Copic marker. The others are cut out of colored cardstock.

Step 8:
Stamp and cut out the sentiment.

Step 9:
Place all the elements in the pool and the sentiment on the side.

Supplies:

Imagine Products
VersaFine Clair Paradise
VersaFine Clair Warm Breeze
VersaFine Clair Bali Blue

Other Products
My Monthly Hero Pool Party Die set – Hero Arts
MMH Reflection Layering Stencil set – Hero Arts
Hello Summer Stamp & Cut – Hero Arts
Grip Mat – Altenew
Mini Misti – My Sweet Petunia

Let’s Make a Cool 4th of July Celebration Card

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By Anna Escalada York

– Summertime means wearing sunglasses here in the Pacific Northwest and getting ready to spend time out of doors! I wanted to celebrate the return of the warm sun and the 4th of July with this red, white and blue card that could be used anytime during the summer. 

Skill: Intermediate 
Time: 1.5 hours 

Directions: 

Step 1: 
After die cutting the three pairs of sunglasses as well as their lenses (which are separate in the die set), color part of the lenses’ elements with Danube Blue Memento Dual Marker. 

Step 1.5: 
Remember that you need to color all of the parts of the lenses that you intended to color with the Danube Blue Memento Dual Marker. (Whoops!) 

Step 2: 
Press other parts of the die cut lenses into the Arctic VersaFine Clair ink pad. Heat emboss the larger die cuts with clear embossing powder if desired. (I chose not to heat emboss the letters since they were so small.) Then assemble all of the lenses using washi tape on the back of each lens to hold the pieces together. 

Step 3: 
Press the three die cut sunglass frames into the London Fog Memento ink pad. 

Step 4: 
After die cutting the striped background panel, color the stripes with Poppy Red Fabrico Dual Marker 

Step 5: 
Spray all of the components of the card–the sunglass frames, the lenses and the striped background panel–with Frost Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray and allow to dry. 

Step 6: 
Assemble the card. Adhere the striped panel to an A2 white card base, then inlay the red die-cut stripes. Then glue the three frames onto the panel and inlay the frames into the frames. Glue clear rhinestones on the lower left and upper right part of the card to finish the card. 

Art Supplies 

Imagine 
Fabrico Dual Marker – Poppy Red 
Memento Dual Marker – Danube Blue 
Memento Ink – London Fog 
Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray – Frost 
VersaFine Clair Ink – Arctic 

Other 
Concord & 9th – die set – Spectacular Shades 
Crafty Meraki – rhinestones – Meraki Sparkle Magical Iris 
Honey Bee Stamps – die set – Watercolor Lines Coverplate 
Clear Embossing Powder 
Heat tool 
Glue 

Create a Wedding Card with a Z-Fold Gift Card Holder

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By Helen Gullett –

Hello crafty friends! Today, we are going to make a wedding card with a Z-fold gift card holder inside. This is a fun card to make for other occasions, too. So, let’s get crafting!

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 30 Minutes

Direction:

Step 1

I would suggest cutting all the pieces you will need for this card ahead. You can find all the measurements for all the pieces in the picture above.

On today’s card I use the “Vertical Pocket” size.

And for the mats, you can use either any color cardstocks or patter papers.

Step 2
For the card base, it is an A2 card size (5.5 inch x 4.25 inch) with side fold that you can make with a panel of 8.5 inch x 5.5 inch heavy weight white cardstock and score and fold at 4.25 inch.

Cut the 2 cardstock or papers into 5.25 inch x 4 inch for the background mats.

Add one mat to the front card and one mat to the inside card with On Point Glue. Set aside to dry.

Step 3
For the Z-fold base, cut a piece of cardstock into 4.25 inch x 9 inch, score it at 3 inch and 6 inch, and then fold it like the letter “Z” and use a bone folder to press the scored lines.

Cut 3 piece cardstock or pattern papers into 2.75 inch x 4 inch for the background mats. Add each of the background mats to each section of the Z-fold card base with the On Point Glue.

Add the Z-fold base to the inside card (center) with the On Point Glue.

Step 4
To make the gift card pocket, first cut a piece of matching cardstock (or pattern paper) into 2.75 inch x 3.5 inch, and then score 2 sides (lengthwise) at 0.25 inch and at the bottom at 0.25 inch.

Snipe off the 2 bottom corners (x) with scissors.

Add some of the Tear It! Tape on all three flaps.

Step 5
Use the 1 inch circle punch to punch the top of the gift card pocket; insert the gift card pocket half way through and punch the half-circle shape on the top of the gift card pocket.

Remove the liners from the double-sided tape and add the gift card pocket to the middle of the Z-fold card.

Step 6
Stamp the cake image on a piece of cold-press watercolor cardstock with the Versafine Onyx Black ink pad.

Clean the ink off the stamp with Staz-On All-Purpose Stamp Cleaner.

Step 7
The Memento fine tip markers work well with small intricate images and the inks can blend well.

First, color the roses on the cake using 2 shades of the Memento Markers.

Use the Rose Bud Memento Marker to color the bottom part of the petals, and then color the rest of the petals with the Angle Pink Memento Marker.

Step 8
Use the fine tips of the Bamboo Leaves Memento Marker to color the bottom part of the leaves.

And then, use the New Sprout Memento Marker to finish color the whole leaves.

Step 9
Color the rest of the tiny flowers on the cake using the fine tip of the Summer Sky Memento Marker.

Step 10
Scribble some of the ink from the London Fog Memento Marker and then pick it up with a wet water brush to color the cake stand. Build up the color and shadow with adding more color to it.

Dry the watercolored image with a craft heat gun.

Step 11
Scribble some of the ink from the Dessert Sand Memento Marker and then pick it up with a wet water brush to color the cakes. Build up the colors and shadow by adding more color to it.

Dry the watercolored image with a craft heat gun.

Step 12
Fussy cut the colored wedding cake image with the micro-tip scissors.

Cut a piece of white copy paper with the doily die cut.

Add both pieces to the front of the card with On Point Glue.

Step 13
Stamp the sentiment on a piece of white cardstock with the Versafine Onyx Black ink pad.

Trim it into a banner sentiment with paper trimmer and micro-trip scissors.

Add to the front of the card (on the cake) with On Point Glue.

Step 14
Cut out the word “Mr & Mrs” out of black cardstock with the word die twice and stack them together with On Point Glue. If you want a more thicker chipboard look, you can cut the word sentiment 3-4 times and stack them together.

Add them to the front of the gift card pocket with On Point Glue.

Step 15
Cut another 2 piece white cardstock into 3.75 inch x 2.5 inch for the background mats, and and each of the background mat to the Z-fold base (right and left) with the On Point Glue.

Stamp the sentiment on one of the white mats (the right side of the gift card pocket) with Versafine Onyx Black ink pad.

This Z-fold gift card holder can be pulled out to the right side when they open the card.

You can insert the gift card inside the pocket and you can write your message on the empty side.

Even though this card has some layers, it still can fit nicely inside a regular envelope to mail it out.

I hope you like this wedding card with a gift card holder idea and maybe you can give this tutorial a try by making it for birthdays, graduations, or other occasions.

Thanks so much for stopping by our blog today. Have a wonderful day!

Craft Supplies

Imagine Crafts:

Others:

  • Long Lasting Love Stamp Set (Divinity Designs)
  • Mr And Mrs Die Set (Divinity Designs)
  • Delicate Doily Die Set (Creative Worship Stamps)
  • Black and White pattern papers pack
  • Grey cardstock
  • Black cardstock
  • White cardstock
  • Cold-press watercolor paper
  • White copy/print paper
  • 1 inch circle punch
  • Water brush
  • Stamping blocks
  • Paper trimmer
  • Micro-tip scissors
  • Diecutting machine

Embrace New Change Art Journal

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By Helen Gullett

– Hello crafty friends! The new season always brings something new that can surprise us. And new change brings hope, it can be beautiful. Let us embrace it with expectation. Today, we are going to make an art journal together.

Let’s get crafting!

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 30-45 Minutes

Direction:

Step 1
First step we are going to build the base watercolor background.
Spray randomly each color of the FireWorks! Shimmery Craft Spray.

Step 2
While the spray pains are still kinda wet, spray lightly some water using a sprayer bottle.

Let it sit for a few seconds and then dab off some of the water with a clean dry paper tower. This will create more texture to the background.

Dry the page with a craft heat gun. Make sure the surface is completely dry.

Step 3
Cover the page with some anti-static powder and brush it off the page.

Add the stencil on the page and secure it with a washi tape or low-tack tape.

Add the VersaMark Original ink to the page with finger sponge dauber and remove the stencil off the page.

Add some of the Gold Mboss Embossing Powder and heat set it with a craft heat gun.

Step 4
Randomly on the page, stamp the ledger pattern stamp with VersaFine Clair Morning Mist ink using second generation stamping technique.

And then using the stamping technique and ink, stamp the script pattern stamp on the page.

Dry the stamped images with a craft heat gun.

Step 5
Stamp the leaves branch on the page with VersaFine Clair Avocado ink.

Dry the stamped images with a craft heat gun.

Step 6
Put a piece of white cardstock on the stamping tool and stamp the butterfly stamp with VersaFine Clair Pinecone ink.

Do not remove the stamp and paper.

Clean the ink off the stamp with Staz-On All-Purpose Stamp Cleaner.

Step 7
Stamp the same butterfly stamp with VersaMark Original ink.

Add some of the Sparkle Mboss Embossing Powder to the stamped image and heat set it with a craft heat gun.

Step 8
On a piece of white cardstock, gently swipe the VersaFine Clair Pinecone across the cardstock.

Dry the ink with a craft heat gun.

Cut it with one of the Stitched Tag dies.

Step 9
Add the tag to the page with On Point Glue.

Put the butterfly slightly off the page, and then glue the center of the butterfly with some of the On Point Glue. Leave the wings loose.

Cut the extra wing off the page with micro-tips scissors.

Step 10
Stamp the words on a piece of ivory cardstock with VersaMark Original ink.

Add some of the Gold Mboss Ebossing Powder and then heat set it with a craft heat gun.

Cut them with micro-tip scissors.

Draw lines around the word with Memento Marker Rich Cocoa.

Step 11
Add some of the Tear It! Double Sided Tape to 3D fun foam to create your own 3D foam tape.

Add some of the foam tape to each word and add them to the page.

Add some of the foam tape under the wings also to give them a 3D effect.

Step 12
Dab some of the Memento Luxe Wedding Dress ink on the craft mat and spray it with some water.

Pick up the ink with a small round brush, and add some splatters to the page.

Dry the whole page one more time with a craft heat gun.

This mini mixed media art journal page is done. It has a combination of the shimmery background, sparkly butterfly, and shiny gold metallic embossed texture and sentiment.

I hope you like the page and give this tutorial a try. Thanks so much for stopping by our blog today.

Have a wonderful day!

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Let’s Make a Blackout Technique Card

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By Anna Escalada York

– For teachers, April and May are PACKED!! At this time of the year, it is hard for me to find the time to make elaborate cards, but I want to still be able to sit down and make a card in one sitting. So I turn to techniques that allow me to create something that are quick and easy but also are something to be proud of. This card features one of my go-tos for a quick but pretty card: the blackout technique. 

Skill: Intermediate 
Time: less than 1 hour 

Directions: 

Step 1: 
Use a paper trimmer to cut a piece of watercolor paper to be 5.5” x 4.25” (the size of an A2-sized card). Then spray one side a floral embossing folder with Rose Gold Shimmer Craft Spray and run the watercolor panel through the die cutting machine sandwiched between the two sides of the embossing folder. You will be using the debossed (indented) side of the embossed panel. Allow to dry. 

Step 2: 
Color the flowers with Tangelo Memento Dual Marker. Color the edges of the leaves and the stems with Teal Zeal Memento Dual Marker. Then watercolor over all parts of the leaves and the stems with Teal Zeal Memento Dual Marker mixed with water. Allow the water to dry and repeat the process a few times to help add depth to the centers of the leaves. 

Step 3: 
Gently run the Rose Bud Memento ink pad across the card. Because the flowers are indented, they will mostly not be colored with the ink, but the flat parts of the card will be. I liked that some of the areas were not colored with the ink but additional passes of the ink pad can give consistent, universal coverage. 

Spray Copper Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray onto a piece of acetate and watercolor smoosh the panel to add a little more sparkle. Lightly brush more of the copper spray on the leaves and allow the whole thing to dry. 

Step 4: 
Stamp the sentiment with Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink and heat emboss with clear embossing powder. Then die cut the sentiment with the corresponding die. Use the die cut to die cut two additional layers of scrap cardstock and glue them behind the sentiment die cut for dimension. 

Glue the sentiment onto the embossed card panel. 

Trim the edges of the embossed card panel and distress the edges with a pair of scissors. Trim a piece of black cardstock a little bit bigger than the pink embossed panel and glue the two layers together. Glue pink and orange sequins on the upper right and lower left corners of the card panel. To finish the card, glue the whole card panel onto a white A2-sized card base. 

Art Supplies 

Imagine 

Memento Dual Markers – Tangelo and Teal Zeal 
Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray – Copper and Rose Gold 
VersaFine Clair Ink – Nocturne 

Other 

Altenew – die set – Magnificent Magnolias 
Altenew – stamp set – Magnificent Magnolias 
Catherine Pooler – sequin mix – Miami 
Simon Says Stamp – embossing folder – Magnificent Mums 
Clear Embossing Powder 
Heat tool 
Glue 
Watercolor paper 
Black watercolor paper