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Letterpress Technique with Embossing Folders and Memento Dye Inks

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Letterpress Technique with Embossing Folders and Memento Dye Inks

by Lisa Mensing

In this video, Lisa shares how to use everyday embossing folders to create fun Halloween backgrounds by using the letterpress technique with several different styles plus she shares a few tips along the way.

Use Memento dye inks with direct-to-paper techniques to create a distressed look across several card backgrounds such as a numbers theme, an Argyle plaid theme, and a chevron style. These matching trick or treat cards are perfect to pair with candy and gifts for Fall!

Skill: Advanced
Time: 10 minutes per card

Directions

Art Supplies

Other

  • EK Success POWDER TOOL Applicator 54-04002
  • Sirio Ultra Black | Cardstock Warehouse Paper Company Inc
  • CLASSIC CREST Avalanche White Card Stock – 8 1/2 x 11 in 100 lb Cover Smooth 250 per Package
  • Wagner HT400 Precision Heat Tool-0503038 
  • Hero Arts Nesting RECTANGLE DIES DI198
  • Journey Platinum Machine w/Plates
  • Embossing Folder – Take a Number
  • Darice Argyle Embossing Folder, 5-Inch by 7-Inch
  • Darice 1218-96 Embossing Folder, 5 by 7-Inch, Chevron
  • Copic Sketch Marker – Special Black 110
  • Whimsy Stamps – NEW Monster Parade Die Set 
  • FaBOOlous Sentiments – 4×6 Stamp Set

See How to Transform Plain Pumpkins to Fancy Shimmery Metallic Pumpkins

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See How to Transform Plain Pumpkins to Fancy Shimmery Metallic Pumpkins

by Lori Warren

Pumpkins are one of my favorite things to decorate and craft with during the Fall Season. Big ones, small ones, any shape and size of pumpkin just makes me smile. In this quick tutorial learn how to transform a normal plastic pumpkin from Hobby Lobby into a shimmery metallic multi-color pumpkin that will delight your guests. This tutorial can be used just to make the pumpkins a different color or you can continue craft with little paper embellishments to create a beautiful home decor piece.

Hoping this project will inspire many smiles this October!

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 20 minutes

Directions

Art Supplies

Imagine
Other 
  • Hobby Lobby Packaged Pumpkins/Gourds
  • Twine
  • White card stock
  • Hot glue gun

Learn to Make a Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead Mixed Media Thick Board Halloween Tag

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by Nicole Watt

Celebrate Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with this beautiful sugar skull thick board tag decor. It’s the perfect combination of dark, distressed, but shimmery and beautiful! If it looks like a difficult project, never fear! Nicole will break it down into bite-sized steps that will have you creating one of your own in no time.

See how to use the new StazOn On-Trend Colors for this project.

Skill: Advanced
Time: varies

Directions

Art Supplies 

Imagine
Other

Quick and Easy Projects: Stamp and Color Rainbows, Pineapples and Donuts on a School Folder

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by Annie Collins

Hello Friends! In this video, I teach you how to create a fun custom school folder that you and your kids can make together.

Skill: Beginner
Time: 20 minutes

Directions

Other
  • File Folder
  • Various Stamps

Best of Wedding Cards and Crafts

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Over the years our Design team members have created beautiful wedding invitations and other paper crafting projects. We thought we would do a quick “Best Of” collection of wedding-themed crafts and cards. Enjoy!

 

 

Best Wedding Invitations

Learn How to Make a Clear Wedding Invitation

Mr. and Mrs. Wedding Invitation

See How to Create a Layered Wedding Invitation

 

 

Best Wedding Decor

A Simple, Elegant and Inexpensive Wedding Table Setting

Bright Blue StazOn ink used to cover metal.

See How to Make Illustrious Lapis Blue Napkin Rings

Learn How to Create Wedding Ring Clay Bowls

How to Create a DIY Slimline Pocket Wedding Invitations | Wedding Planning

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by Lisa Mensing

Sharing how to create DIY Slimline Pocket Wedding Invitations in a Tropical Theme and an Autumn Theme using DIY Stencils, clear stamps, dies, Memento Dye Inks, and Versafine Clair Inks. Plus I’m sharing a few tips to take your invitations to the next level.

Skill: All Levels
Time: 20 minutes

Directions

Supplies

Imagine
Other
  • Honey Bee Stamps Paradise Blooms and Coordinating Honey Cuts 
  • Raisin Boat Arboretum Leaves Stamp Set 
  • Printer
  • Colored Cardstock
  • Embossing Folders
  • Die-Cutting Machine
  • Shaped Wafer Thin Dies
  • Score Board
  • Corner Punches
  • Stamp Positioning Tool