Imagine’s Valentines Day Guest Artists

Imagine's Valentines Day Guest Artists

Our Call for Art for Valentine’s Day was heard! We asked our community to submit any Valentine’s theme art using Imagine or Tsukineko products. We are happy to feature several Valentine’s Day cards for February!

Guest Artists

Fairuz Fabiha Valentine's Day Card You Make My Heart Sing

Fairuz Fabiha

“I’m 20 year old paper crafter. The card is actually the first valentine’s day card I’d ever created.” 

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kazuko kocho - Valentines day card to you from me

Kazuko Kocho

“[Valentine’s Day card design] It’s simple, just stamp and color. Stamp credit PennyBlack. Ink VersaFine Clair in Nocturne”

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Neva Cole

“For this Valentines Card design, I used Delicata Golden Glitz, Iridescent Embossing Powder, Fireworks in Angel Pink and Rose Bud, Ink Potion No. 9, Concord & 9th Geode Stamp Set, Geode Die Set.”

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whale you be my valentine

Angie Cimbalo

Whale You Be my Valentine? Super cute Narwhal Card Design.

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Alison Heikkila

I wanted to create a background with vibrant, blended color that was also super shimmery. Fireworks! Spray was the perfect product. The colors are so bold, and the shimmer is beautiful. Using a stencil and a few other simple products made this card come together very quickly.”

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Thank you for stopping by the Imagine blog and if you enjoyed this tutorial then please like, comment below or share on social media! Stay tuned for our next Art Call – Spring is Coming. 

Tasha Davies

I created this Love You Floral Valentines card using embossing powder and VersaMark!

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Ink Blended Love Card using VersaColor Pigment Inks

by Nicole Watt

versacolor inkblending video pink and purple inks for valentines day

Did you know that VersaColor Pigment Inks are blendable? You can create unbelievable blends with any combination of inks. To take it up a notch, do your blending over a stencil and watch the magic happen! Nicole shows you how to create the perfect pink & purple blend for a love-focused card. It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day you want to share some love.

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 20 minutes

Directions

Supplies

Imagine
Other
  • Neenah Solar White 80lb Cardstock 
  • Altenew Flowing Drops stencil 
  • Scrapbook.com XOXO stamp set

Create a Valentine’s Day Treat Box with VersaColor and StazOn Pigment

by Lori Warren

Create a Valentine’s Day Treat Box with VersaColor and StazOn Pigment

Treat a special friend with a hand stamped Valentine’s day box this year, filled with their favorite treat.  Gift giving is the greatest part of Valentine’s day! 

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 20 minutes

Directions

Supplies

Imagine
Other
  • Simon Says Stamp Set – Valentine’s Day
  • Art-C Stamp & Cut Box Die
  • Berwick Twine o Black and White
  • Aluminum Round Tag – 1 ½”
  • Cardstock – Black and White

Quick and Easy Projects: Valentine Gift Bag with Memento Luxe

by LeeAnn McKinney

Hi there friends! So as you can tell, I like making gifts for people. This little Valentine’s bag is just too cute. By the time Valentine’s Day arrives I will have 3 grandchildren, and I am making one of these bags for each, even though the third will be a newborn. This is also the second gift bag I have made fr Valentine’s Day. See the end screen videos to see my candy bag for Valentine’s gifts!

With just a few products, you too can make one of these backs quickly.


Delicata in Golden Glitz
and Ruby Red

 Memento Luxe – Rich Cocoa 

Inkblushers

Fabric Mini Bags

Acrylic Block

Hero Arts – CM211 CHERUBS

Dollar Tree Stencil Wheel

Imagine Craft Mat

 

Creating Ink Swatches for Easy Color Matching

by Nicole Watt

Do you ever get stuck in the middle of a project looking for coordinating colors? Having color swatches on hand will make that process a whole lot easier! Nicole shares how easy this is to do. All you need is your favorite white cardstock, Versafine Clair a stamp set from Waffle Flower and your inks for swatching!

Skill: All Levels
Time: 5-10 minutes per ink color

Directions

Supplies 

Imagine
Other
  • Neenah Solar White 80lb Cardstock
  • Strathmore 140lb Watercolor Cardstock 
  • Waffle Flower Color Swatches stamp set 
  • Waffle Flower Color Swatches for Inkpads 
  • Water
  • Paint brush
  • Acrylic Block
  • Stamping Positioner Tool
  • Pen or pencil

Quick & Easy Projects: Learn To Make Inspirational Art with VersaColor

by LeeAnn McKinney

Using Ink Splatter stamps and an Inspirational Quote, along with various VersaColor Pigment Inks, make your own framed art for your desk. I made this for my own craft room to remind me what I have worked for, and to keep progressing.

 


VersaFine Clair in Nocturne

VersaColor in Turquoise

VersaColor in Pink

VersaColor in Neptune

VersaColor in Canary


VersaColor in Cardinal

Card and Envelope Set

 

Sheer Shimmer in Sparkle

On Point Glue

 

Sponge Daubers

Craft Mat

 

Stampers Anonymous – Motivation 2

Joy Clair – Uh Oh Ink Splatter

 

Acrylic Block

Directions