Monoprinted Leaves with Kaleidacolor Inks

By Alison Heikkila

Hello! I’m Alison Heikkila. The weather by me has been really beautiful, and it’s enhanced by the changing colors of the leaves. I decided to pull out a few Kaleidacolor Ink Pads and my 5×7 Gel Press Plate and show you how easy and fun it can be to make prints with different types of foliage.

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Skill Level: Basic
Time to Complete: As long as you feel like playing!

Craft Supplies:
Imagine:
Kaleidacolor Ink Pads in Cappuccino Delight, Creole Spice, and Denim

Other:
Gel Press: 5×7 Plate
Gel Press: Rubber Brayer
Copy Paper (I used THIS one)
Spray Bottle with water
LOTS of different leaves

I didn’t want to stop making prints! This process can be very addicting. I hope you give it a try and find it fun and relaxing. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

How to Make a Simple Yet Beautiful “Thanks” Card

Annie-Thanks_IG

By Annie Collins

– Hello Crafty Friends – Annie here with a simple thanks card perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday or for any occasion.

Directions:

Art Supplies:

Imagine

• Kaleidacolor Ink: Vineyard

• VersaMagic Inks:
Thatched Straw, Persimmon, Pretty Petunia, Perfect Plumeria, Aegean Blue & Hint of Pesto

• Tear It! Tape

• Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray: Gold

• On Point Glue

Other:

• Stampendous Stamp: Shapely Vase
• Maker’s Movement Thanks Die
• Gel Press 6×6
• Accent 80# Ultra Smooth Cardstock: Opaque White
• Recollections Brand Cardstock: 110# White, 65# Cream and 80# Dark Green
• Recollections Brand Rhinestones: Gold and Violet