Category Archives: Techniques

Beginner Guide: Memento Dye verses Memento Luxe Pigment Ink

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Beginner Guide: Memento Dye verses Memento Luxe Pigment Ink

Lisa shares a quick comparison between Memento Dye Inks and Memento Luxe inks. Stamping, water coloring, and stenciling between dye inks and pigment inks can produce different results. Learn some beginner basics to understand which inks are best for your projects.

 

 

 

 

Other
  • Strathmore – 300 Series Bristol Board Pads | BLICK Art Materials
  • Arches Watercolor Paper Pad – 140 lbs, Cold Press, 9″x12″
  • Neenah Classic Crest – 80lb/216 GSM, Solar White, 97 Bright,
  • Neenah Classic Crest Cover Solar White – 110# 8-1/2×11 250/pkg

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

 

Layering with Different Ink Applications & Techniques for an Easter Card

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by Lori Warren

Layering your ink with different applications and techniques is a great way to create and interesting and beautiful card.  This card features ink application through a stencil, repeat stamping with color, single stamping in black, as well as a bit of water coloring. 

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 15 minutes

Directions

Supplies

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Other
  • Cardstock
  • Easter theme stamp set
  • Stencil
  • Ribbon

Learn How to Craft Easter Mini Baskets

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by Annie Collins

Quick and easy Easter/Spring mini baskets are perfect for giving a little treat to a friend, family member or co-worker. I hope you found some inspiration.

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 10 minutes each basket

Directions

Supplies

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Other
  • Cardstock: Recollections Brand 65lb: Pink, Yellow, and White
  • Embellishments: My Mind’s Eye: Turquoise Jewels
  • Jot Brand: Purple Pearls

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

Imagine

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.