Category Archives: VIDEOS

How to Create This Stunning Galactic Background

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By Tracy Fear

Hello Friends! Tracy here and today I am excited to share this really easy galactic, out of this world background technique!

In today’s video tutorial I am sharing how I use some Memento, VersaMagic, Brilliance, and VersaFine Clair inks to create this stunning card along with a paint pen, a stencil from my stash and some holographic embossing powder!

Tracy

Skill: Intermediate, Advanced
Time: 1 hour

Art Supplies

Imagine Products

Other Products Used

  • Stencil from my ancient stash, you could use any stars and swirls type of stencil
  • Canson XL Bristol Smooth-for ink blending
  • Black Card Stock
  • Purple Card Stock- Card Base
  • Dina Wakely MEdia-Vintage Moon Faces
  • Trinity Stamps Blending Buddies
  • Picket Fence Studios Pouncers
  • Mini Misti
  • Heat Tool
  • POSCA Acrylic Paint Pen
  • Brutus Monroe – Fairy Dust Embossing Powder

ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE USED TO RECREATE SOMETHING SIMILAR

  • Any Pigment Inks
  • Any Shimmery Inks
  • Any Dye-based Inks

To learn how to make this stunning background click here!

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Blackout Technique with Memento Ink and an Embossing Folder

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By Alison Heikkila

Hello! I’m Alison Heikkila. Embossing folders are so popular right now, not just because of the dimension they create so easily, but because of all the techniques you ca do with them. Today, we’ll be doing a Blackout technique with Memento and VersaFine Clair Inks for Imagine, which is so much fun to do.

*Some affiliate links are used in this post. That means that if you shop through these links, I may receive a small compensation, at no cost to you. For more information, please see my Affiliates page, where I also have some coupon codes.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Time to Complete: 20-30 minutes

Supplies Used:
Imagine:
Memento Inks in Cantaloupe, Pistachio, Olive Grove, Sweet Plum, Elderberry, Rhubarb Stalk, and Tangelo
Memento Marker in Cantaloupe
VersaFine Clair Ink in Pinecone
Sponge Daubers
On Point Glue

Other:
Spellbinders: Nature’s Botanical Wreath 3D Embossing Folder
Spellbinders: Thanks Enclosed Sentiments Die Set
Strathmore: Smooth Bristol Cardstock
White Card Base
Purple & Yellow Cardstock

Simple Foliage Card For Anyone

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By Alison Heikkila

Hello! I’m Alison Heikkila and today I have a fun card with a foliage theme today that you can use for pretty much anyone, and almost any occasion. We’re going to use a variety of greens and a couple of fun tricks.

*Some affiliate links are used in this post. That means that if you shop through these links, I may receive a small compensation, at no cost to you. For more information, please see my Affiliates page, where I also have some coupon codes.

Skill Level: Beginner
Time to Complete: 20 minutes

Supplies:
Imagine:
Shady Lane VersaFine Clair
Golden Meadow VersaFine Clair
New Sprout Memento Marker
Olive Grove Memento Marker
Northern Pine Memento Marker
Olive Grove Memento Ink
On Point Glue

Other:
Strathmore: Smooth Bristol Cardstock
Stamper’s Anonymous & Tim Holtz: Sketchy Leaves Stamps
Simon Says Stamp: Painted Hello Die

I love how this came out, and it was so fast to make. Wouldn’t it be fun to try it with different colors….even like pinks and purples? That’s it for me today. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

How to Make a Sunset with Fireworks! Shimmery Craft Sprays

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By Alison Heikkila

Hello! It’s Alison Heikkila. In my latest YouTube video for Imagine, we’re going to create a sunset with Fireworks! Sprays. These pigmented sprays also have mica in them, which help you to achieve beautiful shiny effects. Creating backgrounds with these are really fun, and we’ll use a couple of techniques to do it.

*Some affiliate links are used in this post. That means that if you shop through these links, I may receive a small compensation, at no cost to you. 

 Skill Level: Intermediate
Time to Complete: 40 minutes

Supplies:
Imagine:
Fireworks! Sprays in Dandelion, Tangelo, Rose Bud, Grape Jelly, and Paris Dusk
VersaFine Clair Ink in Nocturne
Black Embossing Powder
Brilliance Reinker in Moonlight

Other:
Hero Arts: Color Layering Palm Tree
Stampendous: Ocean Sayings Stamps (Discontinued)
MISTI Stamping Tool or other stamping platform
Strathmore Smooth Bristol Cardstock
Bearly Arts Glue
Accent Opaque 110lb. White Cardstock
Cosmetic Sponge
Paintbrush
Acrylic Block

It would be fun to try this with other colors of Fireworks! Sprays. Which colors would you use? Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

How to Make a Wedding Card with Embossing Powder

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By Alison Heikkila

Hello! My latest video for Imagine is a wedding-themed card, though it can certainly be used for other occasions too. We’re going to use embossing powder in a few ways on this card, and they’re all fairly simple to do.

*Some affiliate links are used in this post. That means that if you shop through these links, I may receive a small compensation, at no cost to you. For more information, please see my Affiliates page, where I also have some coupon codes.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Time to Complete: 30 minutes

Supplies:
Imagine:
VersaMark Ink
VersaFine Clair Ink in Nocturne
Copper MBoss Embossing Powder
Sheer Shimmer Spritz in Sparkle
Tear It! Tape
On Point Glue

Other:
Spellbinders: Timeless 5×7 Cardfront
Spellbinders: Tiny Dots Embossing Folder
Hero Arts: Floral Imprints
Accent Opaque White 100lb. Cardstock
White Sequins
Foam Dots

StazOn Opaque Ink With BetterPress

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By LV Handcrafted

Hello friends! This is Linh (or LV Handcrafted on all the socials). I’m back again with more BetterPress fun!  This time I’m using StazOn Opaque ink in Cotton White and Delicata Silvery Shimmer ink.  The StazOn Opaque ink is wonderful because it’s a solvent based pigment ink that you can use on dark or black cardstock. Look how bright and white that is! It works beautifully with this BetterPress plate and makes a very beautiful holiday card. 

To elevate the design a little bit, I smooshed some Delicata ink onto an acrylic block, watered it down a smidge and painted with it. I did a little partial coloring of the holly berries to add a little contrast to the design. The shimmer is subtle but beautiful and perfect for that extra special touch during the holidays.

Skill: Beginner
Time: 5 minutes

Supplies Used

Other Products Used

  • Spellbinders BetterPress System
  • Spellbinders Note BetterPress Plate
  • Black Cardstock 80 lb Cover