Category Archives: Embossing

Beginner Guide: Intro to Memento Inks

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by Lisa Mensing

In this video, Lisa is focusing on the Memento Ink Line by demonstrating a few techniques and sharing tips and tricks throughout the video.

Skill: Beginner
Time: varies

Directions

Other 

• Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Board Pads 

• Amazon.com: Arches Watercolor Paper Pad, 140 lbs, Cold Press, 9″x12″

• Amazon.com: Neenah Classic Crest, 80lb/216 GSM, Solar White, 97 Bright

• Neenah Classic Crest Cover Solar White 110# 8-1/2×11 250/pkg

• Circles, Circles, Circles Clear Stamps | Whimsy Stamps

• *Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Day stamp set

• Polka Dot Background | Set of 4 Stencils – Honey Bee Stamps

• Bee Bold Alphabet | Honey Cuts – Honey Bee Stamps

 

Clean and Simple Handmade Card with Memento Dye Inks

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by Lisa Mensing

Clean and Simple Handmade Card with Memento Dye Inks

In this video, I share how to watercolor, heat emboss, and ink blend with dye inks. Follow along as I show you how to get the most out of your Memento Dye Inks and create this clean and simple card.

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 25 minutes

Directions

Supplies

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Hope & Strength Call for Art

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Call for Hope & Strength Art

In tough times we all need to focus on being strong and supporting each other. Submit a photo of an Inspiration-themed project. Some of the themes can include: Hope, Love, Faith, Prayers, Be Strong, Hang in There, Stay Strong, Brighter Days are Ahead, Journal pages, At-home crafts, etc.

Submit an attractive 600 x 600 pixel square or 900 x 900 pixel square photo of your project, a short description and a link to your Instagram profile or blog to marketing@imaginecrafts.com. Submissions are due by Monday, March 30th, 2020

We will review all submissions and post a collection in one blog post and will share it on our social media platforms. Potential reach = 10,000 followers.

See How to Make a Set of Gorgeous Green St. Patrick’s Day Cards

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by Lisa Mensing

In this video, I showcase the various greens available in the Memento dye inkpads for Shamrock stamps. In addition, I’m sharing a few tips on heat embossing images using Mboss in New Years Eve (beautiful sparkle black powder) plus a quick and simple heat embossed border on St. Patrick’s Day cards. Enjoy!

Skill: Intermediate to Advanced
Time: varies

Supplies

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Other
  • Whimsy Stamps – Shamrock Swirl Clear Stamps  
  • Duck Brand Permanent Foam Mounting Tape, Double-Sided
  • Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White 80# Cover 8.5″x11″
  • “Blending Buddy” White Bristle Blending Brush – Trinity Stamps

See How Heat Embossing a Metal Tin Makes a Lovely Gift

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by Nicole Watt

See How Heat Embossing on a Metal Tin Make a Lovely Gift

Metal tins are great for all sorts of projects – as a gift box, for a mini album or keepsake box. Why not take that tin up a notch with some heat embossing! Nicole will show you how easy it is to add beautiful texture and color to your next metal tin project.

Skill: Beginner
Time: 15 minutes

Directions

Supplies

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Other 
  • Altenew Feeling Dotty stencil
  • Altenew Deco Wallpaper stencil
  • Metal tin
  • Heat Tool

See How to Make a Set of Farmhouse Valentine’s Day Cards

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by Lisa Mensing

See How to Make Several Farmhouse Valentine's Day Cards VersaFine Clair

In this video, I’m sharing my version of a Farmhouse Valentine Card complete with a shiplap background stamped with Versarfine Clair Midnight Mist ink. I’m adding Versafine Clair Charming Pink and Glamorous ink stamped hearts and to complete the look heat embossed sentiments using Gold MBoss Embossing Powder on Vellum.

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 15 minutes

Directions

Supplies

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Other
  • Whimsy Stamps – Shiplap stamp
  • Cardbase
  • Vellum
  • 80lb Cardstock
  • Misti Stamping Tool
  • Die-cut Machine
  • Anti Static Powder
  • Stamp set
  • Paintbrush
  • Heat tool

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