StazOn Opaque Ink With BetterPress

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Imagine

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

Make a Fun Set of Ghosty Baby Cards with Foil

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Imagine

By Nancy May –

Babies are born all year, so why not ghost themed Hello Baby cards? And all things are better with a little bling. Let’s use Imagine Tear it! Tape and Creative Medium to add some shiny foil to a couple Hello Baby cards.

~Nancy

Skill: Beginner, Intermediate

Time: undetermined

Art Supplies

Imagine

Other

Hello Bluebird – Halloween Tree
This Calls For Confetti – Pink Pearl Confetti
This Calls For Confetti – Prism Stars

Tsukineko Inks Work BEAUTIFULLY with the BetterPress System

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Imagine

By LV Handcrafted –

Hello friends! This is Linh (or LV Handcrafted on all the socials). Did you know just about all the Tsukineko inks work BEAUTIFULLY with the BetterPress system? You aren’t restricted to just the special BetterPress Inks. You have the whole rainbow of Tsukineko inks that work just as well. Here are three that I think are particularly gorgeous and fairly consistent and easy to use. These make amazing gift sets that are easy and fast to make yet impressive!

Skill: Beginner

Time: 5 minutes

Supplies Used

Imagine

– Delicata Ink – Gold

– Encore! Metallic Ink – Blue

– Memento LUXE – Teal Zeal

Other Products Used

– Spellbinders BetterPress System

– Spellbinders Note BetterPress Plate

– 100% Cotton Card (110lb cover)

Make a Fun, Quick and Easy Stenciled Retirement Card

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Imagine

By LeeAnn McKinney –

Greetings friends and fellow crafters, LeeAnn here with a fun to make, retirement card using both stencils and stamps. I am finding myself in love with stencils these days, and you will see more coming from me in the upcoming months.

Skill: Beginner

Time: 20 min

Products Used

Imagine

• Memento: Dandelion, Bahama Blue, Summer Sky, Angel Pink, Lulu Lavender

• VersaFine Clair Nocturne

• StazOn Stamp Cleaner

• On Point Glue

• Tear It! Tape

Other Supplies Used:

Gina K designs: Ocean Silhouettes Stamp Set

Gina K designs: Sea, Sun and Sky Stencil

Gina K Designs: White Cardstock

Ink Embossing Folder Techniques

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Imagine

By Alison Heikkila

Greetings! It’s Alison Heikkila. I recently watched a video from Jennifer McGuire that was all about inking embossing folders to create beautiful inky and dimensional cards easily. I wanted to give her techniques a try using inks from Imagine. I also decided that this would be a great opportunity to make a Christmas card. You can check out my YouTube video below.

Skill Level: Beginner
Time to Complete: 15 minutes

Art Supplies:
Imagine:
Delicata Ink in Golden Glitz
Memento Ink: Rhubarb Stalk
Other:
Sizzix: Kaleidoscope 3-D Texture Fades
Stampers Anonymous: Bold Tidings Mini
Ranger: Brayer
Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Black & White Cardstock

Jennifer McGuire’s Video

I hope you enjoyed this simple, yet impactful technique. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

Learn How to Create a Faux Wood Burning Stamping Technique

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Imagine

By Nancy May –

Pyrography is the art of wood burning and it has a very distinctive look. This stamping technique has a very similar look. Be sure to use watercolor card or this technique will likely not work. You will also need a stamping platform, water mister and a water reactive dye ink like VersaMagic, and a non-water reactive pigment ink, like VersaFine Clair. Let’s get into it.

~Nancy

Skill: Beginner, Intermediate

Time: undetermined