How To Create Nautical Theme Cards Using Memento Inks

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Imagine

By Katy Ingram –

Hello Friends! Katy here with another quick project for you. I have started to create A1 size cards, I think they are the cutest size for note cards. Normally A1 size cards are used for R.S.V.P or Reception cards, but I have started creating them for my every day note cards, I hope you like them too.

The theme is nautical and when I think of nautical I think navy and white, so for todays project I combine Bahama Blue, Nautical Blue and Teal Zeal Memento Inks. I have a video tutorial for you that shows how these cards came together. I hope you enjoy.

Card Panel Measurement 2 1/2 inches Wide 4 1/4 inches Long

Card Base Measurement 4 7/8 inches x 7 inches, Score on the 7 inch side at 3 1/2 inches.

Skill: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Time: 10 minutes

Art Supplies:

Imagine

• Memento Ink Bahama Breeze

• Memento Ink Nautical Blue

• Memento Ink Teal Zeal

• Tear It! Tape

Other Products Used:

• Honey Bee Stamps Zen Ocean Stamp Set (no longer available)

• Honey Bee Stamps Mermaid Song Stamp Set (no longer available)

• Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit (no longer available)

• 100 lb Accent Opaque Cardstock https://amzn.to/3qFj36v

• Brush https://amzn.to/3KoVExK

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Make a Congrats Card with Fireworks!

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Imagine

By Alison Heikkila –

Hello! Alison Heikkila here. It’s getting close to fireworks season, and I am pretty stoked about it. My kids and I love watching fireworks, and I get so happy to see their faces light up, literally and figuratively. I decided to make a fireworks card for Imagine this month…not necessarily for a specific holiday, but as a congratulatory card instead.

Skill Level: Beginner
Time to Complete: 30 minutes

Directions:

Step 1:

Shake up your Fireworks Spray (I chose 3 colors). Choose your lightest color (Bahama Blue for me) and open the spray bottle. Dip a brush into the bottle and apply the color to watercolor paper. Cover around 1/3rd of the paper.

*My paper was cut to 4” x 5 1/4.”

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Step 2:

Repeat this with the other two colors. I used Danube Blue, then Paris Dusk. Try to blend the colors together where they meet. Let dry.

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Step 3:

With a Sponge Dauber, apply VersaMark Ink through the stencil. I opted to use the Dazzle version, but you can use the regular one.

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Step 4:

After you apply each firework, sprinkle on some Mboss embossing powder and heat set. Fill the panel with embossed fireworks.

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Step 5:

Shake up the Sheer Shimmer Spritz in Gold, open the cap, and tap on to the card panel. Let dry.

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Here you can see how shimmery the panel is. It’s even prettier in person.

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Step 6:

Apply VersaMark to a scrap of cardstock. Sprinkle on some Mboss embossing powder, shake off excess, and heat set.

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Step 7:

Die cut your sentiment from the embossed cardstock. I used vellum for my shadow layer. Glue together with On Point Glue.

Step 8:

Adhere your sentiment and panel to a white card base.

Step 9:

Optional: Add some sequins to the card front with On Point Glue.

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Finished!