Category Archives: DIY

See How to Use Ink Smooshing Techniques with Memento Luxe

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by Lisa Mensing

Spooky Bat Halloween Card handmade card with Memento Luxe ink smooshing technique

Are you looking for a great Halloween card idea? Creating easy ink smooshed card panels with Memento Luxe inks and Sheer Shimmer Spray, perfect for backgrounds or die-cutting. In this video, I make two Halloween Spooky Bat theme card designs using these relaxing and enjoyable art techniques.

Skill: Advanced
Time: 30 minutes

Directions

Supplies

Imagine
Other
  • White Card Stock – 8 1/2 x 11 in 100 lb
  • Whimsy Stamps – Spooky Large Word Die
  • Sakura Gelly Roll Pen Set – Medium Point, Hot Metallic Colors, Pack of 5 
  • Zig Cartoonist White Brush Pen
  • Honey Bee Stamps – Background Blender Brushes 
  • Gem Stickers
  • Arches Watercolor Pads
  • Scrapbook.com – Double Sided Adhesive Foam Strips – 1/8″

Beginner Guide: Stamp on Metal & Plastic with StazOn

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by Lori Warren

In this demo, Lori reviews how to use StazOn inks with StazOn Pigment inks on both metal and plastic surfaces. This is a great introduction on how to apply StazOn to metal tins, and plastic medallions. 

Skill: Beginner
Time: Varies

Directions

• Sheet Metal – Circles

Other

  • Metal tins
  • Rubbing alcohol (optional)
  • Plastic jar lid
  • Heat tool

How to Make Easy Abstract Backgrounds For Cards

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by Jowilna Nolte

Hi everyone, today I am showing you a quick and easy way of creating some fun abstract backgrounds for cards using memento Luxe inkers. I love using my inkers to create backgrounds and these colors together are just so amazing. All you need is a few supplies and you can create a whole new fun look for your cards and other projects.

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 10 minutes

Directions

Supplies

Imagine
Other
  • White Cardstock 
  • Black Cards 
  • Stamps – Precious Remembrance
  • Die-cuts
  • DIY Cuts machine 
  • Diamante, Star
  • Gesso 

Quick and Easy Projects: Congrats to the Happy Couple Wedding Card

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by Annie Collins

This is a quick and easy wedding card. You can create it in any color by just changing the ink and embossing powder colors. This can serve as a Congrats card or an official wedding invitation. Enjoy!

Skill: Beginner to Intermediate
Time: 20 minutes per card

Directions

Other
  • Vellum
  • Lawn Fawn – Border Die
  • Sue Wilson Flower Dies
  • In Love Arts – Leaf Die
  • Recollections Brand 110lb Cardstock – White
  • Mini Jewels

How to Create a DIY Slimline Pocket Wedding Invitations | Wedding Planning

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by Lisa Mensing

Sharing how to create DIY Slimline Pocket Wedding Invitations in a Tropical Theme and an Autumn Theme using DIY Stencils, clear stamps, dies, Memento Dye Inks, and Versafine Clair Inks. Plus I’m sharing a few tips to take your invitations to the next level.

Skill: All Levels
Time: 20 minutes

Directions

Supplies

Imagine
Other
  • Honey Bee Stamps Paradise Blooms and Coordinating Honey Cuts 
  • Raisin Boat Arboretum Leaves Stamp Set 
  • Printer
  • Colored Cardstock
  • Embossing Folders
  • Die-Cutting Machine
  • Shaped Wafer Thin Dies
  • Score Board
  • Corner Punches
  • Stamp Positioning Tool

Beginner Guide: Using Stamps & Stencils on Fabric with VersaCraft and Fabrico

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by Nicole Watt

Join Nicole as she shows you how to use stencils and stamps on fabric! Using VersaCraft Inks and Fabrico Markers will have you looking at your stamping and crafting supplies in a whole new way.

Skill: Beginner
Time: Varies

Directions

Sponge Daubers

Other

  • Altenew – Flowering Cistus Stamps 
  • A Colorful Life Designs – 50 Shades Stencil 
  • Honey Bee – Brilliant Day Stamps 
  • My Sweet Petunia – Misti Stamp Positioner 
  • Fabric of Choice – Nicole uses t-shirt material