When creative inspiration hits me, I am usually creating layers of mixed media designs on frames or cards. But today, I decided to go a different route. Here is my attempt at a clean and simple Thinking of You card. I love using a mix of Tsukineko inks to create a watercolor effect. They are pigment-rich and blend like a dream. See how I made this card!
Interested is slowing down and being more mindful? A Daily Journal to document artsy ideas and creative thoughts might be just what is needed. This journal includes “My Creative Day” journal templates (with prompts for daily journaling), blank art pages (for art journaling, sketching and jotting down ideas) and a special hand decorated cover to house it all.
Skill: Advanced Time: 1 hour
Directions
Step 1
Select ready to make a cover or create a cover of your own (size 5 ½” x 7 ½”)
Step 2
Apply a trio of Fireworks! Sprays to add color, allow to dry. As you can see the color of the waterbased inks brings out the chevron design that was preprinted.
Step 3
Use the same Fireworks! colors on a ½” sheet of white card stock, allow drying.
Step 4
Stamp swirls and script randomly onto the card stock panel with StazOn Pigment ink.
Step 5
Add some shine to sections of the card stock panel with Delicata ink and a large Sponge Dauber.
Step 6
Use diecuts to cut out floral images from the card stock panel.
Step 7
Add additional color to the flower heads with Shimmer Stix in Rose Gold.
Step 8
Apply shading to the flower by using a Fantastix tool with StazOn Pigment ink.
Step 9
Stamp a floral pattern and script onto journal cover with StazOn Pigment ink.
Step 10
Directly apply VersaMark ink to cover, sprinkle with MBoss powder(s) and heat set for added texture.
Step 11
Adhere to a layer of tulle.
Step 12
Highlight floral cutouts with white ink.
Step 13
Assemble floral die cuts, adhere sequence, and apply StazOn ink directly to edges of cover for shading.
I made a travel theme card with a porthole using the Vertigo film. This is a plastics film containing a 3D, hologram-like imprint. The porthole window view has a fantasy feel. It’s like looking into the abyss as you go onto your great adventure. Vertigo can be tinted with Imagine’s inks and cut with scissors or other cutting tools. Check out how this grungy, travel-themed card is made.
Skill: Beginner Time: 1 hour
Directions
Step 1
Cut out or use a die cut tool to cut a circle containing an open center from the chipboard.
Step 2
Cut out four or more different size pieces of chipboard. This will be the steampunk looking wall. Rip the edges with your hands for added grungy-ness.
Step 3
Add a few Walnut Crystals to water and mix. Paint the chipboard with a brush. Dry the paper.
Step 4
Smoosh the Golden Glitz Delicata ink onto the craft mat. Spray with water and mix.
Step 5
Smoosh the card pieces onto the watered ink. Dry the paper. Ink the edges with VersaFine Vintage Sepia ink. Ink the porthole with Delicata Celestial Copper ink.
Step 6
Now we will create the porthole. It’s made using the Breeze Vertigo. This is a firm plastic film that has a cool effect imprint. Looks like a hologram.
Step 7
Tint the Vertigo with Cottage Ivy and Pear Tart Memento inks.
Step 8
Add tiny drops of the On Point Glue to the Vertigo circle and adhere the chipboard circle.
Step 9
Add tiny drops of the On Point Glue to the chipboard circle and adhere the metal studs.
Step 10
Ink an area onto one of the chipboard pieces with the White Shimmery Delicata ink and stamp the sentiment over it with the Piano Black StazOn Pigment ink. I did this so one can better see the sentiment. You may choose to stamp the sentiment over the chipboard piece as is.
Step 11
Adhere the map paper onto the card base first, then adhere the chipboard pieces. Next, adhere the porthole and finally add the rest of the studs onto the chipboard pieces.
It has been such a long time since I have done a scrapbook layout. I really miss doing them! I used several different Imagine products to create the background for my layout; Creative Medium, Fireworks, Delicata, Brilliance, VersaMagic, and StazOn Pigment Ink.
Watch my video below for details on how I created the background for my layout.
‘Tis the season to send that special couple an elegant handmade card wishing them a Happily Ever After. This quick and easy card was made with Delicata Silvery Shimmer ink, a stencil and some pretty trimmings. It came together quickly but should leave a lasting impression on the pair of lovebirds!
Skill: Beginner/Intermediate Time: 30 minutes
Directions
Step 1
On a panel of cardstock, apply Delicata Silvery Shimmer ink over a stencil with a sponge dauber.
Step 2
Spray panel with Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray in Sparkle.
Step 3
Stamp a script stamp (partial impressions) in Koala Gray StazOn Pigment ink.
Step 4
Water down Versa Magic in Aegean Blue on mat and apply ink splatters to panel with a fan brush.
Step 5
Print saying and trim to size.
Step 6
Apply double-sided foam mounting tape to back of saying.
Wedding invitations can be expensive! But with Delicata Inks and a pretty layered flower stamp, you can create some inexpensive invitations that are not only pretty but they are also easy to make. Find out how by watching my video below.
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