Eat Up!

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Bon Appetit by Roni Johnson 

I was looking for a fun gift to give my Mom for her newly renovated kitchen and when I saw this little French Bulldog bank I knew I’d found what I was looking for. Covered in quotes from the Queen of French cuisine – Julia Child! He’s a perfect little watch dog over her sleek new cooking space… read more

 

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DIY Place Mats by Heike Linnek

Are you hungry yet? Heike’s latest project has our stomachs grumbling! read more


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Yummy Stamped Serviettes!

Created by Jowilna Nolte
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White is such an amazing blank canvas – from cardstock to canvas to fabric. White enables you to create and alter whatever you can dream up. For those special afternoon tea time treats on the patio I altered some white linen serviettes to make them a bit more special.
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If you aren’t hungry after reading this, you have a stronger will power than the rest of us.

Make your own yummy serviettes here
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Sweet Mum – A Card Just for Her.

Created by: Jowilna Nolte
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My mom loves birds and so for this Mother’s day I wanted to make a card that incorporates a little birdie. Thankfully I have some really cute stamps and with the help of the amazing StazOn Studio Glaze I could add some really amazing color to my image. For my sentiment I used two stamps and stamped them in different colors for a fun look.  Learn how to make your ‘Sweet Mum’ this lovely sentiment here!

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Watch a Video on he Incredible Multi-Purpose Squeegee!

Imagine Crafts has an array of quality tools with multiple uses for all your crafting needs, like our Multi-Purpose Squeegee! Enjoy the video below and learn more about this fun useful tool.

The incredible, truly versatile Multi-Purpose Squeegee from IMAGINE Crafts is an essential tool for any artist! Tina McDonald is here to show how to use this tool for applying mediums, creating textures and patterns, and even using it for cleaning!

How have you used the IMAGINE Crafts Multi-Purpose Squeegee? Share your tips and tricks with the IMAGINE Crafts Community on our Facebook or comment below!


Like to see more creative ideas for your next project? Be sure to visit IMAGINE Crafts’ extensive online collection of project tutorials and resources including product information and surface compatibility


Fashion Faux Gelli Plate

Created by Renee Zarate

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Do you want to sample the technique done with a Gelli Plate but do not have the room or the budget for one more piece of equipment?  Why not try this “faux” Gelli Plate technique done with your craft mat?  Simple, fun and amazing results are in store for you. Achieve this chic faux gelli technique here!

Like to see more creative ideas for your next project? Be sure to visit IMAGINE Crafts’ extensive online collection of project tutorials and resources including product information and surface compatibility

Is Mother Earth A Crafter?

Earth Day is upon us and it’s not just our Pacific Northwest roots that have us here at Imagine Crafts caring about our impact on the environment. Earth Day has more than a billion people partaking in the green festivities every year and as we become more environmentally conscious that number continues to grow. As a way to incorporate Earth Day’s mission beyond a single day, try to encompass upcycling more into your crafting. Upcycling is more than just a trend it can really become a fundamental part of your crafting behavior. It’s easy on your pocket book and the environment. I’d say that’s a win-win, wouldn’t you?

Below are some examples how our own Artists in Residence have upcycled their own items and used them towards fun and functional crafting projects.

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One way I incorporate upcycling into my life is by finding new uses for used candle votives (see below), repurposing vases I’ve received from flower deliveries, or by simply donating items I no longer use. Someone out there can certainly give your old items new life. Whether through their own crafting projects or simply by sprucing them up a bit and getting a bit more use out of them. By upcycling, repurposing and donating you are directly keeping waste out of landfills. Somewhere Captain Planet is thanking you!

Did you like our AIRs upcycling ideas? What have you upcycled? Share them with our Imagine Crafts community on Facebook or comment below!