Hello! Alison Heikkil here. My latest video for Imagine shares how to make a birthday shaker card using a variety of great products. This card can be customized to use any colors you like, and there are different points that you can stop and complete your card, if shakers aren’t your cup of tea.
*Some affiliate links are used in this post. That means that if you shop through these links, I may receive a small compensation, at no cost to you. For more information, please see my Affiliates page, where I also have some coupon codes.
Skill Level: Basic-Intermediate Time to Complete: 15-20 minutes
Hi everyone! Helen is here. I am super excited today to share with you all my very first project as one of the new Imagine Artists in Residence!!! I have been a big fan of Imagine Crafts products since I started making crafts. I made this monochromatic card. It is clean-and-simple yet has some layers to create an encouragement card or any occasion card.
Directions:
Step 1 Stamping the sentiment labels. Arrange the stamp labels you want to use on the stamping tool and then stamp them on a piece of white cardstock with VersaFine Clair Nocturne ink pad. Stamping tool will help to get great second stamping for bold result. After stamping, dry the ink with craft heat gun and then trim them using the paper trimmer.
Step 2 Using the stamping tool, stamp the solid image of the flower (the first layer base of the layering flower stamps) using the VersaFine Clair Morning Mist ink pad on the white cardstock. Use the pressure tool to press the inked stamp to the cardstock to get even and better transfer ink. This pressure tool is very handy to use when stamping big images. But you can always stamp it again if needed.
Step 3 Line up the second layer of the flower stamp image on top of the solid stamped image. Make sure you position it in the right direction. Grab the stamp using the lid of the stamping tool and then ink it with VersaFine Clair Nocturne ink pad and then stamp it. Use the pressure tool to press the inked stamp to the cardstock to get even and better transfer ink. You can always stamp it again if needed.
Step 4 Grab the last part of the layering flower stamps, position it in the center of the stamped flower and then stamp it using the VersaFine Clair Nocturne ink pad. For this center part, I stamped it 3 times to get darker stamped image. You still can use the pressure tool to press the inked stamp to the cardstock to get even and better transfer ink.
Repeat these steps: 2, 3, and 4 for the leaves.
After stamping the images, use the StazOn All-Purpose Stamp Cleaner Dauber Top to clean the ink of all the clear stamps.
Step 5 Cut all the flowers and leaves using the matching thin metal dies using the die cutting machine. And then after that, you can cut the pattern paper also with one of the Stitched Rectangle Dies to make a background mat for the flowers.
Step 6 Make a white card base out of the 8.5-inch x 11-inch 110lb white cardstock you cut into 2 pieces using the paper trimmer, using score in the middle of the cardstock, and then fold it into a card.
Put some of the Tear It! Tape on the back for the pattern background mat and then add it to the card base. This tape is strong and permanent, so make sure you position it at the center of the card lightly and then press it down.
Step 7 This is the time we arrange all the stamped flowers and leaves. Using the On Point Glue to add the first layer of the flower and leaves on the card. This glue gives you a few seconds of its drying time so you can position the flower and leaves to the spot where you like it. Then press them down and hold them down for a few seconds for the glue to dry permanently.
Step 8 For the second and third layers, we will use foam tape for extra dimension to the flower. I made the foam tape out of white fun foam and Tear It! Tape. I put pieces of the foam tape on the petals of the flowers and added them to the base flower. And then, add one of the sentiment labels to the card with foam tape, too.
Step 9 Add some splatters of the Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray on the card using the spray bottle nozzle and flat brush (or fan brush). Add also some white paint splatters on it for more texture.
Dry the splatters on the card with a craft heat gun by moving the heat lightly around the top.
It is optional, you can embellish the card with some clear gems or other embellishment you like.
Look at those layers on a CAS style card! That’s my first project to share with you. Thanks for stopping by the blog today!
– In today’s tutorial, I will show you how to use Brilliance Pigment Ink and VersaMagic Chalk Ink to watercolor an image. This is a wonderful way to stretch your supplies and possibly try a new technique. In addition, I will share some mistakes I made along the way while making this card.
Skill: Intermediate Time: 1.5 hours
Directions:
Step 1: Using a stamping platform, stamp the floral image with Nocturne VersaFine Clair ink. Optional step: Heat emboss with a clear or holographic embossing powder. I did this because I didn’t want to wait for the VersaFine Clair ink to dry.
Step 2: Die cut the floral image with the corresponding die. I was “off” in the die cutting and so some of the stamped image was cut off. You can mostly see this on the singular bud on the left side of the image. Not shown: Using the same die to die cut a piece of pink glitter cardstock.
Step 3: Press the Pearlescent Orchid Brilliance Dew Drop pad onto a piece of acetate packaging and spray with Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Spray. On another part of the same acetate packaging (or possibly a palette or other non-porous surface, press the Pearlescent Purple Brilliance Dew Drop pad onto the surface and spray with more of the Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Spray. You should have two areas of color that you can mix with the spray to use as a watercolor.
Paint each flower or bud with a single layer of Pearlescent Orchid Brilliance Ink mixed with the Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Spray. Let the watercolor dry. Add some Pearlescent Purple Brilliance Ink mixed with the Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Spray to the edges of the petals to add some dimension and interest.
Repeated the process for the stems. Press the Tea Leaves VersaMagic Chalk Ink pad onto a piece of acetate and Spray the ink with more of the Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Spray. Use a paintbrush to paint the stem green. Let dry. If desired, repeat the process to amplify the intensity of the green watercolor. Let dry.
Not pictured: Gluing the pink glitter cardstock die cut behind the flower so that it can be seen on the left side of the floral image.
Step 4: Place a piece of wide washi tape over a piece of cardstock for the background panel before die cutting that cardstock. (I used a leftover piece of cardstock that had some leftover pink gel press printing on it so that you can see a little of the pink through the washi tape). Don’t have washi tape? Use a piece of patterned paper.
Step 5: The die cut set that was used to make the panel allows for two layers if desired. To make the matte layer, use a slightly larger die to die cut a piece of pink glitter cardstock and then glue the two panels together. Set them aside to dry.
Step 6: Press more of the Pearlescent Orchid Brilliance Ink Dew Drop onto the acetate packaging and spray more of the Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Spray onto the ink to create more watercolor and splatter both the floral image and the background with the orchid colored watercolor. To splatter, extend your finger parallel to the paper and tap a brush that has the Orchid watercolor on it multiple times. To create a more uniform splatter, move the paint brush or the paper around so that the splatter is added to a variety of places.
Spray more of the Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Spray (or water) into the gold watercolor pan and then tap the paintbrush across the floral image and panel a second time. Let dry.
As you can see in the picture, between step 3 and now, the singular bud on the left was trimmed from both the stamped layer and the pink glitter cardstock so the die cutting mistake was eliminated.
Step 7: Stamp the sentiment with Nocturne VersaFine Clair ink. Optional step: Heat emboss the ink with holographic embossing powder to eliminate drying time. (I originally was going to use this die cut sentiment, but later realized that it wouldn’t fit. I also forgot to take pictures of the sentiment I trimmed with my paper cutter and ended up adding to the card. So please use your imagination.)
Step 8: On the sentiment that you see on the finished card, I trimmed the sentiment with my paper trimmer. The one picture above was die cut with a hexagon die. Regardless of how you end up shaping your sentiment (using a trimmer or a die), press the edges of the sentiment into the Pearlescent Orchid Brilliance Dew Drop pad to add color to the edges. Set aside to dry.
Steps 9 and 10: Time to glue! Glue the flower on the left third of the background panel. Then glue the panel onto an A2-sized white card base.
For step 10, attach foam tape behind the sentiment except on the upper left corner (since that will be overlapping with the floral image. Attach the sentiment to the lower right corner of the panel.
Step 11: Add pink and green sequins onto the card–on the lower left corner, close to the sentiment, and on the upper right corner of the card panel.
– Have you ever tried coloring on colored cardstock? The white washing technique is great for creating a blank canvas for your coloring, making the colors pop against navy, kraft, or even black cardstock.
There are many white reinkers to choose from for this technique. I picked Delicata White Shimmer reinker and was surprised with how luscious the pearl shimmer looks!
Skill Level: Intermediate Time: 45 minutes
Directions:
Step 1: The white wash technique works well with large stamps containing big, open areas. I chose this floral image from Stampin’ Up!’s Good Morning Magnolia set and stamped it with VersaFine Clair Nocturne ink. You may use any waterproof black ink pad in your stash, but the VersaFine Clair Nocturne has been my go-to. Look at how crisp the lines are!
Step 2: Using a waterbrush, color the center flower with Delicata White Shimmer ink from the reinker. I used the Craft Mat as my watercolor palette. Repeat this step a few times until you achieve a good coverage. Don’t worry if the black lines are covered by the white pigment ink; we will restamp the image at the end.
Step 3: Color the leaves with Memento ink pads in Bamboo Leaves and the branch with Desert Sand.
Step 4: Use a sponge dauber to quickly apply color to the flower image. I dabbed on Memento Rose Bud and used Memento Rhubarb Stalk scarcely to create some shadows.
Step 5: Restamp the floral image with VersaFine Clair Nocturne ink once again to darken the outline. Die cut the floral image and some leaves using the Magnolia Memories dies from Stampin’ Up!.
Step 6: Emboss the front of your A2 card with Painted Textures embossing folder to create a textured background. Mount the floral piece with foam tape to add even more dimension. I also decided to add some gold thread as a finishing touch.
Step 7: Apply On-Point Glue partially on the bottom of the leaves die cuts, and tuck them behind the center floral image. Press down and hold for 30 seconds to create a tight bond.
Step 8: Embellish the card with some white enamel dots and sentiment strip stickers and that’s the finished card!
I hope you enjoy this creation and give the whitewashing technique a try. It’s so simple to paint with the Delicata White Shimmer reinker, and I just love the pearly shine.
– Hello! Alison Heikkila here. I am so excited to share today’s video today because we’re using a product I haven’t used in quite a while. If you have never seen Amplify! before, you’re in for a textural treat. We’re going to use it with a cool stencil from A Colorful Life Designs.
*Some affiliate links are used in this post. That means that if you shop through these links, I may receive a small compensation, at no cost to you. For more information, please see my Affiliates page, where I also have some coupon codes.
Skill Level: Intermediate Time to Complete: 20-25 minutes
I think you can tell from the video that I had a blast making this card. I plan on making more like this soon, so I hope you’ll check them out. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!
– In today’s blog post, I will show you a couple of ways to incorporate stencils into your cards using VersaMagic Chalk Inks, Brilliance Pigment Ink, and Delicata Inks. This is a wonderful way to use those stencils you have in your stash for an encouragement card or any holiday.
Skill: Intermediate Time: 1 hour
Directions:
Step 1: Use washi tape to secure a large floral stencil to a piece of cardstock or watercolor paper, making sure that the cardstock is slightly larger than the stencil image you are going to use. Use a sponge dauber to apply Mango Madness VersaMagic Chalk Ink onto the center of the flower. Optional: Move the stencil away from the image and heat emboss the center of the flower with clear embossing powder before replacing the stencil and moving onto the next step.
Step 2: Using a second sponge dauber, apply Pearlescent Purple Brilliance Ink to color in all of the flower’s petals.
Step 3: Using the same dauber, apply Purple Hydrangea VersaMagic Chalk Ink to the outer edges of the flower’s petals. Optional step: Remove the stencil and add embossing powder to your flower petals to help with smudging. Then return the stencil onto your paper in the exact same place on your paper.
Step 4: Using a black artist pen, trace the edges of the stencil’s holes (to add a border around each ink blended area of the stencil). Then remove the stencil and set it aside. (I decided not to add the black outlines to the innermost circle of the flower’s center as I was planning something different there. Later, I realized that I had not outlined one tiny triangle that I should have in the center of the flower.)
Step 5: Fussy cut the edges of the flower with a pair of scissors. Then use the sponge dauber to ink blend the edges of the flower with more of the Purple Hydrangea VersaMagic Chalk Ink.
Step 6: Attach the leafy part of the stencil to another piece of watercolor paper or cardstock with more washi tape. Using another sponge dauber, blend the inner part of the leaf with Tea Leaves VersaMark Chalk Ink and the outer edges with Hint of Pesto VersaMark Ink. Mix a little Turquoise Gem VersaMagic Chalk Ink with water and watercolor the center parts of the leaves. Optional: Remove the stencil and heat emboss the ink with more clear embossing powder. Replace the stencil over the leaf.
Step 7: Using the black artist pen, trace the edges of the leafy part of the stencil’s openings (to add a border around each ink blended area of the stencil). Then remove the stencil and set it aside.
Step 8: Fussy cut the stenciled leaf using a pair of scissors. Using the same sponge dauber you used to blend the rest of the leaf, blend the Hint of Pesto VersaMagic Chalk Ink around the edges of the leaf. (Sorry, I forgot to take a picture of the leaf with the ink blended edges.)
Step 9: Return the stencil to another piece of watercolor paper. Spray the paper through the stencil with Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Spray as well as Bahama Blue and Grape Jelly Fireworks! Shimmery Craft Spray. Allow the spray to dry or use your heat tool to dry the spray. After the spray dried, use a circular die to cut a piece of the watercolor paper that is slightly larger than the stenciled flower.
Step 10: Ink blend the whole edge of the circular die cut with more of the Brilliance Pearlescent Purple ink with a sponge dauber. Return the stencil to the circular die cut and use a variety of the same colors of ink to stencil the edges of the die cut using more sponge daubers. In blend the small flower with Mango Madness and Turquoise VersaMagic Chalk Inks, the dots with more of the Turquoise VersaMagic Chalk Inks, and the curved lines with Purple Hydrangea VersaMagic Chalk Ink. Optional: Heat embossed the ink with more clear embossing powder.
Step 11: Create the background panel by die cutting a piece of white cardstock or watercolor paper with an A2-sized die cut. Place a stencil with larger open leafy areas over the watercolor paper and then gently run Golden Glitz Delicata ink across the panel to add some soft gold accents. Ink blend several of the leaves with Tea Leaves VersaMagic Chalk Ink, making sure that there are some gold leaves and green leaves. Gently press the Golden Glitz Delicata Ink cube to the edges of the panel to leave a gold border around the edge of the panel. Splatter some gold watercolor across the panel and allow it to dry.
Step 12: Stamp a sentiment of your choice on the lower right part of the panel with Nocturne VersaFine Clair ink. Optional: Heat emboss the sentiment with clear embossing powder. Glue the circular die cut onto the center-right of the panel and trim the very edge of the circular die cut to match the background panel. Attach the leaf and flower to the card with foam tape. Glue small yellow sequins to the center of the flower and add purple and yellow sequins onto the card. Glue the whole panel onto an A2-sized white card base. Splatter a little more gold watercolor across the card.
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