Watercolor and Ink Blending Spring Cards with VersaMagic

By Jessica Lin

Hi everyone, it’s Jessica here and today I have two spring cards to share with you. They feature some cute critters watercolored by VersaMagic ink pads. Those ink pads are my favorite when it comes to creating pastel-themed cards. I hope you like these Easter projects!

Skill level: Medium

 

Art Supplies:

Imagine

• VersaFine Clair – Nocturne

• VersaMagic:

Squirrel: Sahara Sand, Jumbo Java, Thatched Straw, Ocean Depth, Pink Grapefruit, Tea Leaves

Rabbit: Sea Breeze, Ocean Depth, Wheat, Pumpkin Spice, Pink Grapefruit (Pixie Dust, Spring Pansy)

• VersaMark Dazzle – Champagne

• Mboss – Clear

• Brilliance Dew Drop Ink Pad – Galaxy Gold

• Tear-It Tape

• Craft Mat

Other

Stampin’ Up Fable Friends stamp set

Stamping tool (Stamparatus)

Ranger watercolor cardstock

Waterbrush

EK Success anti-static powder tool

Stampin’ Up A Wish for Everything bundle

Learn How to Make a Butterflies of Spring Card with Ink Blending

By Kyriakos Pachadiroglou

 

Skill: Intermediate

Time: 1 hour

Blend inks to create backgrounds for a spring-themed card and roll the paper with the help of Ink Potion No9 and secure it with some Tear It! Tape. Stamp with VersaFine CLAIR Nocturne and add color with MEMENTO markers.

Directions:

 

Step 1:

Cut a 4×6 in piece of card. Color about half part of the card stock piece with MEMENTO LUXE Pistachio and Pear Tart inks using Sponge Daubers.

 

Step 2:

Stamp the colored part with the MEMENTO Bamboo Leaves and the crackle stamp.

 

Step 3:

Spray it with the Ink Potion No9, cut some part of the blank part of the card stock, and roll it. Use a heat tool to speed up the drying process and secure it with Tear It! Tape.

 

Step 4:

Use a Sponge Dauber to color with the MEMENTO Bamboo Leaves on the white rolled side.

 

Step 5:

Spray Ink Potion No 9 and then Fireworks! Summer Sky on another 5×4 in a piece of the card stock. Let it dry. Use a sponge dauber to lightly distress it with MEMENTO Bahama Blue.

 

Step 6:

Place Tear It! Tape on both pieces of the card stock and set first the blue one and then the green one.

 

Step 7:

Stamp with the VersaFine CLAIR – Nocturne and cut around the butterflies. Color with the MEMENTO markers.

 

Step 8:

Glue flower stamens folded in half on the top side of the rolled part.

 

Step 9:

Bend the wings of the butterflies and them. Add the sticker words.

 

Art Supplies:

Imagine

• Ink Potion No9

• MEMENTO LUXE – Pistachio, Pear Tart 

• MEMENTO Ink Pad – Bamboo Leaves, Bahama Blue 

• MEMENTO Markers – Angel Pink, Lulu Lavender, Rose Bud

• VersaFine CLAIR – Nocturne

• Fireworks! – Summer Sky

• Tear It! Tape

• Sponge Daubers

 Other supplies

• Cardstock

• Kaiserkraft – Tigger Lilly stamps

• Stamperia – Crackle Stamp

• Flower Stems

• Tim Holtz Big Chat Stickers

• Hot Glue

 

Learn How to Create a Postcard with the Illusion of Dimension

By Baerbel Born

 

Skill: Beginner

Time: 30 Minutes

 

In this video guest designer, Baerbel Boen shows you how you can easily add dimension to a postcard.

You do not have to add layers of paper or embellishments to your card to create the illusion of dimension. With this very simple trick and a few tools, everyone can make this lovely message in a few minutes.

 

 

Art Supplies

Imagine :

• Sponge Dauber

• Kaleidacolor Ink Pad (check for various color combinations)

 

Other supplies:

• German sentiment: Die Stempelschmiede

• Clear stamp heart and birds: Kulricke (Germany)

• Watercolor paper

• Brush and water

 

Learn How to Make a Pastel Floral “Hello” Card

By Annie Collins

Hello Crafty Friends – Annie here with a lovely Pastel Spring Floral Card.
Today, I am using Memento Inks to watercolor an embossed image.

 

 

Art Supplies

Imagine

• Memento Inks: Lulu Lavender, Lilac Posies, Pear Tart, & New Sprout

• VersaMark Ink

• Irresistible Craft Spray – Gold

• Mboss Embossing Powder: Gold

• Tear It! Tape

• On Point Glue

 

Other Supplies

• Altenew Stamps: Rosie Posy

• Recollections Brand 110# Cardstock: White

• Recollections Brand 80# Cardstock: Cream, White and Lavender

• EK Success Powder Tool

• Heat Tool

• Watercolor Brush 0

• Water

 

Learn How to Make a Spring “Thinking of You” Card with Ink Blending

By Katy Ingram

Hello my crafty friends! Katy here and in today’s crafting video tutorial, I show you how to make a floral “Thinking of You” card with 3 tips for easy ink blending using our Memento inks. This is a great project for the Spring season and by changing the sentiment this card can suit any spring-time occasion.

Skill: Beginner, Intermediate

Time: 30 minutes

 

Directions:

 

Art Supplies:

Imagine

• Memento Ink Pad – Rose Bud

• Memento ink Pad – Lilac Posies

• Memento Ink Pad – Lulu Lavender

• VersaFine Clair Ink Pad – Medieval Blue

Other

• Pinkfresh Studio – Blooming Bouquet Stamp Set

• Pinkfresh Studio – Leafy Branch die

• Simon Says Stamp – Thinking of You die

• Pink & Main – Mini Blending Brushes

• Gina K Designs – In The Navy Card stock

• Neenah – Classic Crest Solar White 110 lb Card stock

• Gmund – 100% Cotton Shiny Cream Card stock

Make a Card Using Recycled Plastic

By Baerbel Born

Skill: Beginner

Time: 30 Minutes

Stamping on a budget doesn’t have to look ordinary, in fact, it can have a spectacular shiny and elegant look.
Join Guest Designer Baerbel Born from Germany as she teaches us how to craft using recycled materials.
StazOn Ink on a plastic lid is almost free and so much fun!

 

Art Supplies:

Imagine:

StazOn Ink Pads and Refills

• StazOn Stamp Cleaner

 

Other:

• Stamp and Acrylic Paint: Rayher Craft Supplies

• Paper: BoBunny

• Ribbon: May Arts

• Plastic Lid