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Playful Scrapbook Page using Memento Inks

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By Alison Heikkila

Hello! I’m Alison Heikkila. Let’s make a playful scrapbook page using Memento Inks from Imagine with die cuts and stencils. There are so many ways you can use these inks, and I’ll share a couple of them in today’s video.

Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Time to Complete: 60 Minutes

*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. 

The video is below. If it doesn’t play properly, please click HERE.

Supplies:
Imagine:
Memento Ink in Dandelion, New Sprout, Love Letter, Paris Dusk, Tangelo
Pinecone VersaFine Clair Ink
Sponge Daubers
Craft Mat
Other:
A Colorful Life Designs: Wild Rings Stencil
A Colorful Life Designs: Ladder Stencil
A Colorful Life Designs: Rolling Road Stencil
A Colorful Life Designs: Flame Chevron Stencil (didn’t use)
Lawn Fawn: Reverse Stitch Scallop Circles Die Set
Lawn Fawn: Heart Shaker Tag Die Set
Lawn Fawn: Small Stitched Square Stackables Die Set
Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous: Noteworthy Stamp Set
Elizabeth Craft Designs: Circle Dies (my set is no longer available)
Bearly Arts Glue
The Rabbit Hole Designs: Cotton Tail Blending Brushes
Kraft and Colored Cardstock
Glad: Press ‘N Seal

I am so happy that I finally got this wonderful photo on a page. I enjoyed being playful with the elements I used. Please visit Imagine for more ideas on creative ways to use their products. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

Decorate a Gift Box Featuring a Beautiful Heat-Embossed Butterfly

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By Jessica Lin

Skill: Beginner
Time: 30 minutes

Hi everyone! It’s Jessica here and today I am showing you a way to step up a simple technique:
heat embossing. Combine it with layering stamp sets to create images with extra dimension and
shine!

Step 1:
Die cut a butterfly and stamp the butterfly image with VersaMark ink pad. Cover the
stamped image with Jade Pearl Mboss powder. Heat set with a heat gun. TIP: To achieve
maximum coverage, re-stamp the butterfly image using a stamp positioning tool and heat set a
second layer of Mboss powder.

Step 2:
This Watercolor Wings stamp set contains many layering images. I stamped the second
layer with VersaMark ink also, but used the Gold Mboss powder this time instead.

Step 3:
Repeat the same steps for the third layer of the butterfly image. I used the Indigo Pearl
Mboss powder for this final layer. It’s a rich blue color that complements the lighter Jade color
very nicely.
This is the final look of the embossed butterfly. I really like the pearl shine from the Jade and
Indigo Mboss powders. If you have different colors and types of embossing powder, I highly
recommend using them with layering stamps!

Step 4:
For today’s project, I decided to decorate a gift box instead of making a card. I created a
belly band around the box using black cardstock and silver glitter tape. For the thin silver strips,
I cut two narrow pieces from the silver glitter tape and colored it with a grey Copic marker. You
can use any alcohol marker that you have.

I hope you enjoy this simple project and feel inspired to layer embossing powders to create new
looks. I really like this technique and I love experimenting with different color combinations.
Thank you so much for stopping by, I’ll see you in my next tutorial!

Imagine Supplies:
• VersaMark Dazzle – Champagne
• Mboss – Jade Pearl, Gold, Indigo Pearl
• StazOn Cleaner
• Craft Mat

Other Supplies:
• Stampin’ Up! – Stamps – Watercolor Wings
• Stampin’ Up! – Dies – Bold Butterfly
• EK Success – Tool – Antistatic Powder Tool
• Stampin’ Up! – Tool – Heat Gun
• We R – Tool – Precision Press
• Gift Box
• White and Black cardstock
• Silver Glitter Tape

Make a Playful Axolotl Card Using Reinkers

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By Amalia Montano

-Hi, I am Amalia. In today’s video, I dive into the creative process by simply playing with my supplies—something I often do when I’m unsure how to start a project. I used Tsukineko inks to experiment with different backgrounds, and while they didn’t all turn out perfect, I was still able to create some beautiful results. One background turned into an elegant design, and another led to the creation of a cute critter—an axolotl, which is a fascinating salamander known for its adorable smile and unique ability to regenerate its limbs. Join me as I explore the fun and sometimes unexpected outcomes of just letting creativity flow! When you don’t know what to do, just play!

Skill: Beginner to intermediate
Time: 20 minutes

YouTube Video Link: https://youtu.be/fYdX1cxbpaE

Craft Supplies:

Imagine Products

• Delicata Ink Refills- Golden Glitz, Pink Shimmer, Ruby Red 
• Sheer Shimmery Craft Spray – Sparkle 
• VersaFine Clair – Pinecone, Nocturne or Morning Mist 
• Ultimate Pigment Ink Refill- Cardinal, Pink and Canary 
• Craft Mat

Other Products:

• Clear Acetate 4.25″x5.5″- Heat Resistant
• A2 Card Bases Pre Cut & Pre Scored
• Thanks A lot’l Stamp Set
• Super Sentimental Stamp Set
• Gina K. Designs | Pick & Stick Tool
• Crystals

Amalia from Cool Cakes and Craft with Amalia on YouTube

https://www.amazon.com/shop/coolcakesandcraftswithamalia

Let’s Make Boho Note Cards

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By Helen Gullett

Hello crafty friends! Today, I want to share with you all how you can make a set of these Boho Note Cards in just a few minutes. This clean-and-simple design and earth-tone color palette are great for mass production cards.

There are many earth-tone color palettes out there you can pick and choose to make these cards. Memento inks have 36 colors where you can choose to make your own color combo based on the color palette you use as your inspiration.

Let’s get crafting!

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 15-20 minutes

Direction:

Step 1
Cut out 6 pieces of 4.25 inch x 5.5 inch white cardstocks to use as the background mats.
Place the first piece of the background mat on the stamping tool to start stamping the first image. I started with using the Desert Sand Memento Dew Drop with the first image.
Repeat this step to stamp all the background mats.

Step 2
Place the first piece of the background mat again on the stamping tool. I used the Toffee Crunch Memento Dew Drop to stamp the second image, half circle at the right bottom corner.
Repeat this step to stamp all the background mats.

Step 3
Place the first piece of the background mat again on the stamping tool. I used the Peanut Brittle Memento Dew Drop to stamp the third image at the left bottom corner.
Repeat this step to stamp all the background mats.

Step 4
Place the first piece of the background mat again on the stamping tool. I used the Olive Grove Memento Dew Drop to stamp the leaf branch on top of the other images, slightly overlapping each other. Stamp the image a couple times to get a darker, bold result.
Repeat this step to stamp all the background mats.

Step 5
Place the first piece of the background mat again on the stamping tool. I used the Potter’s Clay Memento Dew Drop to stamp the cute little butterfly image next to the leaf branch.
Repeat this step to stamp all the background mats.

Step 6
Place the first piece of the background mat again on the stamping tool. I used the Pistachio Memento Dew Drop to stamp the sentiment at the right top corner.
Repeat this step to stamp all the background mats.

Step 7
I cut each of the background mat using one of the frame dies using a die cutting machine.

Step 8
Add some of the glue from On Point Glue to the back of a background panel and add it to the card base. Press down the mat for a few seconds to set the glue permanently. Repeat this step for the rest of the background panels.
On Point Glue  is my favorite liquid glue which is multi-purpose, dries clear, permanently, and wrinkle-free!

I hope you can try these steps to make your own CAS, earth-tone, note card set. These handmade cards can also be used as gift set to teachers, co-workers, or friends.

Thank you for stopping by our blog today. Have a fabulous day!

Craft Supplies

Imagine Crafts:

Others:

  • Boho Prints Stamp Set (Dare 2B Artzy)
  • Well Wishes Stamp Set (Dare 2B Artyz)
  • Mix and Match Frames Die Set (Altenew)
  • Neenah Solar White Cardstock 80lb
  • MISTI stamping tool
  • Paper trimmer
  • Die cutting Machine

Let’s Make an Autumn-Themed Encouragement Card

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By Kathi Rerek

Here’s an Autumn-themed card created with Memento and VersaMagic inks using a lovely stencil and a meaningful quote. This card is meant to encourage a friend who had an accident who is a bit patient for nature to take its course.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Time: 1.5 hours

Directions:

Step 1:
Use magnets and low-tack tape to secure a piece of mixed media cardstock to a magnetic page. Add a curvy piece of low-tack tape along the bottom as shown. Use a Sponge dauber to apply Danube Blue Memento Ink horizontally across the cardstock.

Step 2:
Use another Sponge Dauber to apply Summer Sky Memento ink horizontally across the cardstock, filling in open spaces.

Step 3:
Use another Sponge Dauber to add Angel Pink Memento Ink to add some warmth to the sky.

Step 4:
Place the other side of the curvy low-tack tape over the bottom part of the sky area. Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Bamboo Leaves Memento ink over the tape horizontally to begin to create a grassy area.

Step 5:
Tear a piece of cardstock and use the Sponge Dauber to continue applying Bamboo Leaves Memento ink. Use another Sponge Dauber to apply New Sprout Memento Ink to fill in the grassy area.

Step 6:
Use low-tack tape and magnets to secure the Tree Stencil over the sponged paper and the magnetic page. Place low-tack tape over the leaves around the tree trunk and branches. Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Jumbo Java VersaMagic over the stencil onto the paper. Remove the tape to reveal the tree’s leaves. Use a paper towel to wipe the brown ink off of the stencil.

Steps 7A, 7B, 7C, and 7D:
Use a Sponge Dauber to Apply Mango Madness VersaMagic Ink over some of the stencil’s leaves (7A). Use a dry paper towel to wipe the ink off the stencil. Use separate Sponge Daubers to apply Aloe Vera, Tea Leaves, Pink Grapefruit, Pumpkin Spice, Red Magic, and Perfect Plumeria VersaMagic Inks over the stencil’s leaves (7B, 7C). 7D shows the completed tree. Heat set.

Step 8:
Use magnets to secure the image panel onto the base of the a stamping platform. Place the sentiment facedown where desired. Press the platform’s lid onto the back of the stamp, lift the lid, ink the stamp with Shady Lane VersaFine Clair Ink, and stamp. Re-ink and stamp again if necessary to attain a good impression. Remove the card front from the stamping platform. Heat set the sentiment.

Step 9:
Cut a piece of white textured cardstock to 10” x 7”. Score at 5” and fold to form a 5” x 7” card. Place a piece of scrap paper inside the card to protect it. Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Shady Lane VersaFine Clair around the outer .5” perimeter of the card. Heat set.

Step 10:
Use Tear It! Tape to adhere the card front to the inked 5” x 7” card.

Imagine Supplies:

Other Supplies:

  • Bristol Paper by Strathmore
  • Avalanche White Textured Cardstock by Bazzill Basics
  • Kay Carley Stencil PS215 by  PaperArtsy
  • Alison Bomber Eclectica Nature Edition EAB21 Cling Rubber Stamp Set by PaperArtsy
  • Low-Tack Tape
  • Magnet Packaging from the Postage Collage Die Cut Set by Waffle Flowers
  • Misti  Stamping Platform by My Sweet Petunia

Spooktacular Backgrounds with Fireworks! Shimmery Craft Sprays

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By Alison Heikkila

Greetings! Let’s get a little messy and make a spooktacular Halloween card with Fireworks! Sprays. I’ll be using them in 3 different ways on this card. Which way is your favorite?

Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Time to Complete: 20-30 Minutes

*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.

The video is below. If it doesn’t play properly, please click HERE.

Supplies:
Imagine:
Fireworks! Sprays in Cantaloupe, Tangelo, Love Bug, and Grape Jelly
Memento Ink in Desert Sand
Memento Ink in New Sprout
Sponge Daubers
Tear It! Tape
On Point Glue

Other:
Tim Holtz & Sizzix: Big Frights Die Set
Tim Holtz & Sizzix: Tree Rings Texture Fades Embossing Folder
Strathmore: Smooth Bristol Cardstock
Scrapbook.com: 1mm Foam Tape
Scrapbook.com: Artis Craft Glue
Accent Opaque: 100lb. White Cardstock
Vellum
Purple Cardstock
Paintbrush

Making backgrounds like these can be so satisfying. Watching the colors swirl together, then seeing the shimmer after they’re dried….it’s a great way to spend some time, especially if you’re not feeling super crafty. What are some of the ways you would use Fireworks! Spray? Be sure to visit Imagine to see all the beautiful colors they come in. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!