Category Archives: Cards

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 

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

Learn How to make a Fall Inspired Birthday Card

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by Jowilna Nolte

Today, I am showing you how to create a gorgeous and rich Fall Inspired Birthday card with a stunning and interesting background in a few easy steps. Combining different products together for a vibrant and colorful background with a fun pattern. The focal point leaf is pure magic with an over-stamped effect using StazOn Pigment ink.

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 20 minutes

Directions

Supplies

Imagine
Other
  • Altenew – Halftone Hello Stamps
  • Kaisercraft – Texture Stamp
  • White Cardstock

Guest Artist: Helen Gullett with Color Blending

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We did a Call for Art for Color Blending. And we got a great submission by Helen Gullett! We love this card design!

Helen writes:

I had fun creating the background using VersaFine Clair ink pads: Blue Belle, Purple Delight, Tulip Red, Summertime, Green Oasis, and Nocturne (Black). I picked the ink up with a makeup sponge and started sponging it on white cardstock. I stamped the lighthouse image from the Light House Stamp Set with VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink Pad, and then I heat set the ink with craft heater. I colored the image with ShinHan Twin Touch Markers and Colorless Blender Marker. After that, I fussy cut the image, and I added it on the card with 3D foam tape.

I stamped the sentiment with VersaFine Clair Blue Belle and trimmed it.

Helen’s Instagram is @helengdesigns

Stay tuned for more opportunities to be a guest artist! 

Quick and Easy Projects: How To Make An Ink Blended Emboss Resist Card

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orange and pink ink blended Hello to a special friend card

by LeeAnn McKinney

Hi there friends, LeeAnn here with a beautiful quick and easy floral themed “Hello” card I made to send to a friend. Hope you enjoy this Emboss Resist with Ink Blending card.

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 10-15 minutes

Directions

Other
  • MFT “Beautiful Bloom” Stamp
  • MFT “Hello” Die
  • Joy Clair “Friends and Flowers” Stamp Set
  • Recollections Card Stock
  • Double Side Wide Tape

Step By Step

1. Cut White panel to 4″ x 5.25″

2. Ink Up Beautiful Bloom stamp with Versamark and Stamp in various places around Card Panel

3. Sprinkle with MBoss Clear Embossing Powder and heat set.

4. Using Reinkers ink up sponges and blend over the card base to add fun with the flowers and background.

5. Allow drying while die-cutting the Hello sentiment

6. Attach layers to the card base using Tear It Tape

7. Attach Hello to the card panel

8. Layer stamped the sentiment on the black panel and attach to the base using Tear It tape

I had so much fun with this project and I hope you enjoyed this video.

Quick & Easy Projects: Creating Backgrounds using Fireworks Sprays on a Gel Plate

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by Jowilna Nolte

Today, I want to show you a quick and easy way of creating backgrounds for cards using Fireworks Sprays on the Gelli Plate. Combined with gesso these sprays can be turned into pastel shades with some fun patterns and textures. I create multiple prints using some for backgrounds and the rest to die-cut elements or stamp on.

Skill: Beginner
Time: 20 minutes

Directions

Other
  • Stamps Visible Image
  • Diamante
  • Gel Plate
  • Brayer Couture Creations
  • Gesso 
  • Stencil Art By Marlene
  • Watercolor Art By Marlene