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Password Memo Book

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By Kathi Rerek

Intro: Do you have passwords that continually need to be updated AND have problems remembering them? Do you write those letter-number-symbols somewhere, then end up with an overwritten mess?

Get an inexpensive memo book and use your inks, stamps, stencils, and dies to decorate it!

Skill Level: Intermediate
Time: 1.5 hours

Instructions:

Step 1:
Use a paintbrush and Snowflake Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic Paint to paint the front and back covers of the memo pad. You don’t have to be neat as brush strokes will only add texture to the project. You might need a second coat to cover the print on the back cover. Let dry, though this paint dries really quickly!

Step 2:
Use a Sponge Dauber to apply a Starlite Silver Brilliance ink to both the covers. Heat set.

Step 3:
Use a Fantastix to apply Starlite Silver Brilliance ink around the binding rings of the pad.

Step 4:
Use copper or steel wool pads to pounce Cosmic Copper Brilliance Ink spots and marks to both covers the pad. Heat set.

Step 5:
Place a magnet sheet under a piece of paper and set the pad’s front cover onto the paper. Place the Keyhole stencil over the notebook. Secure with magnets and/or low-tack tape. Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Starlite Black Brilliance Ink over the stencil onto the pad’s cover. Let sit for a few minutes and repeat the Ink stenciling. Remove the stencil and heat set the pad’s cover.

Step 6:
Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Starlite Silver Brilliance Ink to a small piece of black cardstock. Heat Set. Use the Keyhole Cutting Die to cut the inked cardstock. Sorry that there’s no photo.

Steps 7A and 7B:
Use Starlite Black Brilliance Ink (7A) to add depth to the silver keyhole. Repeat with Lightning Black Brilliance Ink (7B).

Step 8:
Use Tuxedo Black Memento Ink to stamp the Big Head/Big Eye image from the Humanoids Stamp Unmounted Rubber Stamp Set onto white cardstock.

Step 9:
Color the image panel with Copic markers. Sorry that there’s no photo!

Step 10:
Use Tear It! Tape to adhere the colored image panel behind the opening in the keyhole. Add tiny screw-top brads to the each corner, then mat the keyhole rectangular image panel with black cardstock, cut slightly larger than the keyhole panel.

Step 11:
Use Snowflake Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic Paint to paint the Skull Skeleton masonite key. Let dry, then use a Sponge Dauber to apply Starlite Silver Brilliance Ink to the key. Heat set.

Step 12:
Use On Point Glue to adhere the key to the front of the keyhole image panel.

Step 13:
Use Tear-It! Tape to adhere the keyhole image panel to the front of the Password memo pad.

Imagine Crafts Supplies:

Other Supplies:

  • 140 lb. Mixed Media Paper by Strathmore
  • 140 lb. Black Mixed Media Paper by Strathmore
  • Snowflake Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic Paint by PaperArtsy
  • Keyhole Stencil – Source Unknown
  • Lock and Key Die Die-namics Set by My Favorite Things
  • Humanoids KTZ223 Red Rubber Unmounted Stamp Set by Katzelkraft
  • Copic Markers
  • Metallic Markers by Spectrum Noir
  • Skull Skeleton Key Masonite Cut Outs by Coffee Break Designs/Retro Cafe Art
  • Red Gemstone: Source Unknown
  • Heat Gun
  • Stamping Platform by Tonic Studios

Nautical Quote Wall Hanging

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By Kathi Rerek

Use your paper crafting projects to make home decor, such as this wall hanging. It’s quick, easy, and fun to do. Best of all, these projects make great gives that are hand-crafted with love.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Time: 1 hour

Instructions

Step 1:
Place a piece of low-tack tape horizontally across a piece of Mixed Media paper. Place the Cloud Edger stencil slightly below the top of the paper. Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Summer Sky Memento Ink over the top of the stencil. Move the stencil downwards and rotate it, then apply Summer Sky Memento ink over the top. Repeat until the cloudy sky is complete.

Step 2:
Tear a piece of scrap cardstock and place the torn edge horizontally under the cloudy sky, secured with low-tack tape. Flip the panel 180°. Use a Sponge Dauber to apply a light layer of Teal Zeal Memento Ink to cover the bottom portion of the panel.

Step 3:
Place the Water Ripples stencil over the sponged teal area and secure with low-tack tape. Use the Sponge Dauber to apply Teal Zeal Memento Inks over the stencil onto the image panel. Trim the panel to 5.25” x 7.75”.

Step 4:
Secure the image panel to the base of a stamping platform. Position the Caravelle stamp facedown on the top left of the image panel so that the bit of ocean at the bottom of the stamp is even with the top of the sponged sea. Ink the stamp with Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink and stamp. Re-ink and stamp again if necessary to attain a good impression. Remove the stamp from the platform.

Step 5:
Position the Open Sea Quote Stamp facedown on the lower right part of the image panel. Ink the stamp with Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink and stamp. Re-ink and stamp again if necessary. Remove the stamp and the image panel from the platform. Heat set the image panel.

Step 6:
Use pens to color the Caravelle. Sorry that there are no photos.

Step 7:
Use Tear-It! Tape to adhere the image panel to a piece of 5.5” x 8” black chipboard or heavy weight cardstock.

Step 8:
Wrap twine twice around the base of the piece and tie a knot.

Step 9:
I decided that the sea looked kind of “blah”. I squeezed a few drops of Moonlight White Re-inker onto my craft mat and used a stylus to apply the re-inker to the sea to look like white caps.

Products Used

Imagine Supplies:

Other Supplies:

  • 140 lb. Mixed Media Paper by Strathmore
  • 140 lb. Black Mixed Media Paper by Strathmore
  • Cloud Edger Stencil by A Colorful Life
  • Water Ripples Stencil by La-La Land Crafts
  • Caravelle Unmounted Mini 018 Red Rubber Stamp by Katzelkraft
  • Open Sea Quote Stamp by Darkroom Door
  • Brown, Mocha Brown, Dark Grey, and Cool Grey Zig Clean Color Brush Markers by Kuretake
  • Blue Triplus Fineliner by Staedtler
  • Heat Gun
  • Stamping Platform by Tonic Studios

Inking Stamps with Memento Markers for Watercolor Effect

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By Jessica Lin

Have you ever tried inking stamps with markers instead of ink pads? It has been a long time since I used this technique, so I decided to revisit it again today. To blend the colors and achieve a watercolor look, you can spritz on the stamp before stamping. I love the result and I hope you do, too!

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 45 minutes

Step 1:
Color the stamps with Memento markers (tip: use the broader tip of the marker to easily cover a large area). I used three sets of colors today: Green House, Juicy Purples, and the light pink marker from Girl’s Night Out. The floral stamp is from Stampin’ Up!’s Good Morning Magnolia set. It’s a red rubber stamp and the colors may not be fully visible after you color, so I would recommend starting with the lighter shades and adding the bolder colors afterwards.

Step 2:
Spritze Sheer Shimmer Sparkle spray onto the stamp before stamping onto your card. This would blend the colors together to create a watercolor look.

Step 3:
Stamp onto the card. For the flower image, I may have used too much purple so it’s harder to see the transition from purple to pink. The leaves turned out perfectly; I really like the faux watercolor effect.

Step 4:
Use a pair of paper snips to cut along the edge of the magnolia flower. I then added a piece of Fresh Freesia cardstock to the inside of the card. The Fresh Freesia cardstock peeks through the bottom cutout edge and complements purple flower nicely.

Step 5:
Stamp a “Happy Mother’s Day” sentiment with Brilliance Purple pigment ink. I also die cut a vellum decorative strip to embellish the simple sentiment but it’s totally optional. And that completes the card! I hope you enjoy this simple technique and would give these Memento markers a try!

Products Used:

Imagine Supplies:

Other Supplies:

Stamp Layering with VersaMagic Ink Pads

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By Jessica Lin

VersaMagic is one of my all time favorite ink pads. The pastel, muted tones create a nice range of colors, and some look great together for stamp layering. Today I’ll be sharing some ink combos I used for stamping the layered floral images from the All Things Fabulous set.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Time: 45 minutes

Step 1
Stamp the flower images with VersaMagic Pink Petunia, Perfect Plumeria, and Eggplant ink pads. I start with stamping the base layer with the lightest shade (Pink Petunia in this case), and work towards the darker tones. When layering the stamps, I find that aligning the center white spots is the easiest. After stamping, die cut the images with Fabulous Florals dies.

Step 2
Stamp leafy images onto the white card panel. I created 2 versions with different colored leaves. The version shown here is stamped with Aloe Vera (an all time favorite color of mine) but I decided to break out of my comfort zone and opted for the version using Aquatic Splash instead.

Step 3
Stamp the sentiment using Brilliance Starlite Silver ink pad. The shimmery effect is stunning against the dark cardstock! If you are looking for a silver ink pad, I highly recommend Starlite Silver.

Step 4
It’s time to embellish the card. This delicate lace die is to die for! It adds a feminine touch to the card and can be very versatile in my opinion. This die fits in the Mini Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine as well! I’ve been enjoying the mini machine for die cutting flowers and smaller elements. Then I cut the lace die cut in half and adhere them on the top and bottom behind the white card panel.

I hope you like this floral card! The muted colors from the VersaMagic ink pads are just so pretty together. I hope you’ll try them out with layering stamps.

Craft Supplies

Imagine Supplies:

Other Supplies:

Let’s Make a Cute “Hoppy” Easter Card

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By Ceal Pritchett

Hello crafty friends,

It’s Ceal, here. Today I am sharing an Easter card with you. With Valentines Day behind us, the next holiday I send out cards for is Easter.

Here are supplies I used.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Time: 1 hour

Directions:

Step 1:
Using the layering stencil and Brilliance inks, ink blend the panel to create a background.
Look how shiny it is!

Step 2
Stamp and color the image (bunny) using VersaFine Clair Nocturne and fussy cut it out with the coordinating die.

Step 3
Stamp the sentiment “Easter” with VersaColor in Rose then fussy cut it out or use coordinating die.

Step 4
Stamp the sentiment “Hoppy” with VersaFine Clair Nocturne and fussy cut it out into a small rectangle.

Step 5
Attach the image to the card front using foam for dimension.

Step 6
Attach the sentiment to the card front using On Point Glue.

Craft Supplies
Imagine:
VersaFine Clair – Nocturne
VersaColor – Pink
Brilliance – Pearlescent Orchid
Brilliance – Pearlescent Purple – No Longer Available
Brilliance – Pearlescent Lavender
Brilliance – Pearlescent Sky Blue
Sponge Daubers
On Point Glue

Other:
Misti 2.0
Neenah 110lb Solar White card base
Neenah 80lb Solar White
Hero Arts Pitch Black cardstock
OLO Markers

How to Use Stenciled Papers and Ink to Create Unique Birthday Cards

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By Amalia Montano

I wanted to create some backgrounds just to get my creative juices flowing. I am so glad I did because I was able to use many of the different cardstock scraps and designer paper scraps to make some really cute backgrounds.

I used different stencils from my stash, some blending brushes, and a few Imagine Crafts inks and daubers to create backgrounds that I turned into Birthday cards.

Skill: Beginner to intermediate

Time: 30 minutes

Craft Supplies:

Imagine:

VersaColor In Pads in Turquoise, Canary, Rose and Cardinal
Sponge Daubers
Brilliance Dew Drop 4 Pack
VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink Pad
Delicata Ink Pads

Other Products Used

Blending Brushes
Brutus Monroe Stick and Stamp Mat
Brutus Monroe Super Sentimental Stamp set