Tag Archives: Fireworks! Shimmery Craft Sprays

Create a Thank You Card in Warm Autumn Colors

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By Alison Heikkila

Hello! Alison Heikkila here, and my latest project for Imagine started as a Thanksgiving card, but it morphed into one that can be used at any time of year. I think it’s beautiful, and it’s got some really simple techniques that help you get fantastic results without a lot of products.

Skill Level: Beginner
Time to Complete: 20 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.

Here is the YouTube video. If it doesn’t play properly, please click HERE.

Supplies:
Imagine:
Kaleidacolor Inks in Creole Spice and Cappuccino Delight
Fireworks! Spray in Rich Cocoa
VersaFine Clair Ink in Pinecone
VersaFine Clair Ink in Shady Lane

Other:
Sizzix and 49 & Market: Painted Leaves Stamp and Die Set
A Colorful Life Designs: Messy Harlequin Stencil
Pinkfresh Studio: Perfect Sentiment Stamp
Pinkfresh Studio: Perfect Sentiment Die
Strathmore: Smooth Bristol Cardstock
Bearly Arts Glue
The Rabbit Hole Designs: Cotton Tail Blending Brushes
Piece of clear acetate
Ivory and Brown Cardstock

I’m so pleased with the foliage. I really love these colors together. I hope you’ll give this a try! Please visit Imagine for more ideas on creative ways to use their products. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

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!

How to Make a Sunset with Fireworks! Shimmery Craft Sprays

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By Alison Heikkila

Hello! It’s Alison Heikkila. In my latest YouTube video for Imagine, we’re going to create a sunset with Fireworks! Sprays. These pigmented sprays also have mica in them, which help you to achieve beautiful shiny effects. Creating backgrounds with these are really fun, and we’ll use a couple of techniques to do it.

*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. 

 Skill Level: Intermediate
Time to Complete: 40 minutes

Supplies:
Imagine:
Fireworks! Sprays in Dandelion, Tangelo, Rose Bud, Grape Jelly, and Paris Dusk
VersaFine Clair Ink in Nocturne
Black Embossing Powder
Brilliance Reinker in Moonlight

Other:
Hero Arts: Color Layering Palm Tree
Stampendous: Ocean Sayings Stamps (Discontinued)
MISTI Stamping Tool or other stamping platform
Strathmore Smooth Bristol Cardstock
Bearly Arts Glue
Accent Opaque 110lb. White Cardstock
Cosmetic Sponge
Paintbrush
Acrylic Block

It would be fun to try this with other colors of Fireworks! Sprays. Which colors would you use? Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!