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Make a Wedding or Anniversary Card

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By Monica Edwards

Welcome back to Imagine’s blog.  Today, I am going to show everyone how you can get more out of your embossing folders by adding some ink! 

Skill Level: Beginner
Time: Approximately 30 minutes

Directions:

Step 1
Create your card base by taking a piece of white cardstock measuring 10” x 7” and score it down the middle at 5”.

Step 2
To create the colored embossed background, you will need the folder you chose.  I am using the  Leafy folder with VersaMagic Dew Drop in “Hint of Pesto” and “Tea Leaves”.  

Step  3
Simply take the ink and wipe and/or dab it all over the folder.  

Step 4
Once you are done run it through your diecut machine so the ink is pressed onto the paper.  The beauty of this is that you can additional colors and simply add more color if you want a darker look.

Step 5
You will mat your background onto a piece of cardstock.  I chose Putty to go along with the greenery.  I am showing the mat before the color for  better visibility. 

Step 6
Use a Wood Flourish Frame

Step 7
Using your Dew Drop like a dauber simply sponge on some color this will bring out the green background.

Step 8
Add a diecut for the focal point, along with a sentiment to complete the card. 

Craft Supplies
Imagine
VersaMagic Dew Drops: Hint of Pesto, Tea Leaves

Other Products
Kaisercraft : Wooden Flourishes
Mintay Papers – Bohemian Wedding Collection – Embellishments
Spellbinders: Leafy (Embossing Folder)
Paper Roses: So Extra Black 1.0 Sentiments
Hammermill : White Cardstock
My Colors : Putty Cardstock 

Brilliance Metallic Inks On Black Cardstock

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By Kathi Rerek

I recently shared a project using rich Brilliance Pigment Inks and a friend asked how they looked on black cardstock. I decided that it was a great idea to swatch them so that I’d have a reference.

Skill Level: Beginner
Time: 30 minutes

Instructions:

I had a scrap of black mixed media cardstock leftover from a project. I used a Sponge Dauber or foam applicator to apply the inks singly or in combination onto black cardstock, then labeled them with a white gel pen and/or a purple Sharpie pen when the white didn’t show on the silver. I heat set after each application to avoid contaminating my ink pads.

Notes and Observations about Brilliance Ink:

  • Re-applying another layer of ink after heat setting intensified the opacity and metallic properties of the ink on black cardstock. I’d imagine building up several layers would continue to enhance the inks.
  • The bottom right hand corner of the cardstock was smashed. Applying metallic ink over the crush mark emphasized that textural component! Cool!
  • I applied Starlite Silver and Starlite Black Inks to a Gel Press with a brayer, then pulled a print with black cardstock, which resulted in a lovely silvery mottled metallic finish. Again, a second layer of ink deepened the silver and improved the coverage.
  • FYI: You can apply Brilliance Metallic inks over white chalk finish acrylic paint and over white gesso, which means you can use it on a variety of surfaces. I have not tried Metallic Brilliance Inks over transparent and/or black gesso or Matte Medium. Those will be experiments for another day.
  • Lastly, VersaMagic Inks can be applied over the Brilliance Metallic Inks and yield a nice matte finish.

Imagine Supplies:

Other Supplies:

  • 140 lb. Black Mixed Media Paper by Strathmore
  • Premier Ink Blending Tools by Hunkydory Crafts
  • Premier Ink Blending Sponges by Hunkydory Crafts
  • White Gelly Roll Gel Pen by Sakura of America

Make a Summer Wedding Card Using VersaFine Clair

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By Ceal Pritchett

Hello everyone, today I am sharing a summer wedding card that was inspired by a bridal bouquet from my friend’s wedding. I am using a technique that showcases how vibrant our VersaFine Clair inks are. 

Skill: Intermediate to Advanced
Time: 1 to 1 ½ hours

Directions:

For this card, you will need a 3D embossing folder, several ink colors and sponge daubers or another tool to apply the ink.

Step 1:

Run the 3D embossing folder of your choice through the machine. Tip if you lightly spray it with water this helps get a better impression.

Step 2:

Using a sponge dauber or other inking tool and add color to the debossed side of the panel. It’s okay if you get ink outside of the debossed area because the next step will cover it.

Step 3:
Using the VersaFine Clair Nocturne ink pad, rub it across the panel. The black will stay on top and will not go into the debossed areas and create a beautiful background. The versaFine Clair ink pads work well with this technique because they are so vibrant.

Step 4:
Stamp your sentiment using the Mini Misti and cut it out with the coordinating die.

Step 5:
Add your panel to a white card base and add the elements to finish he card.

Supply List:

Imagine:
VersaFine Clair – Charming Pink, Summertime, Cheerful, Verdant, Monarch, Pinecone and Nocturne
On Point Glue
Sponge Daubers

Other Supplies:
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 120lb
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80lb
Mini MISTI
Cake Toppers Stamp Set – Gina K Designs
Cake Toppers Die Set – Gina K Designs
Master Layouts One – Gina K Designs

Let’s Make A Pink Floral Wedding Card

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By Anna Escalada York

In today’s post, I am sharing a wedding card. I don’t have any wedding specific craft supplies, so
I used some general craft supplies.

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 1 hour

Directions:

Step 1:
Spray a panel of watercolor paper with Angel Pink Fireworks! Spray. After it dried, splatter some
Grape Jelly Fireworks! Spray on the panel, and the spray more Angel Pink Fireworks! Spray to
help diffuse the purple color. Then set the whole thing aside to dry.
After the panel dried, die cut the panel.

Step 2:
Press Charming Pink VersaFine Clair ink onto a second panel of watercolor paper. Then die cut
the panel with the same die. For this layer, get rid of negative parts of the die cut. Then press
the die into a Frost VersaMark Dazzle stamp pad.

Optional step: heat emboss with clear embossing powder.

Step 3:
Glue the two die cuts together, so that the dark pink layer overlaps the corresponding light pink
layer.

Step 4:
Press Celestial Copper Delicata ink onto a scrap of watercolor paper.
Optional step: Heat emboss with clear embossing powder.

Step 5:
Die cut the copper-colored watercolor scrap with the congrats sentiment die. If desired, press
the sentiment into the Celestial Copper Delicata ink pad a second time for a more saturated
color.

Optional step: Heat emboss with clear embossing powder.
Optional step: Die cut 2 additional pieces of scrap cardstock with the same die and glue them
behind the copper layer to add dimension to the sentiment.

Step 6:
Glue the sentiment die on the lower third of the pink die cut panels. Then glue the panel
onto an A2-sized white card base. (You can’t see the card base because the pink layer is the
exact same size as the card base.)

Step 7:
Splatter additional Grape Jelly Fireworks! Spray onto the panel. Glue pink and purple
sequins onto the panel on the left of the sentiment die and on the upper right part of the card.

Supplies Used

Imagine

• Delicata Ink – Celestial Copper
• Fireworks! Spray – Angel Pink, Grape Jelly
• VersaFine Clair ink – Charming Pink
• VersaMark Dazzle – Frost

Other

• Honey Bee Stamps – Die – Congrats Honey Cuts die set
• Sizzix – Die- Leafy Twigs
• Catherine Pooler Designs – Sequins – Miami mix (purple sequins)
• Catherine Pooler Designs – Sequins – Rome mix (pink sequins)
• Clear embossing powder
• Scissors
• Glue

Create a Masculine Money Holder Card

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By Monica Edwards

Welcome back to the Imagine Crafts blog.  Today I will show you how to create masculine embellishments for a money card holder using Memento Luxe inks.

Skill Level: Beginner
Time: 30 Minutes Approx.

Directions:

Step 1a
Take a sheet of white cardstock, cut it to 8.5” x 4.5”.

Step 1b
Score it down the middle at 4”, to form the card base.

Step 2
Take a piece patterned paper from the Mintay Garage collection. Cut it to 8.25” x 4.25”and adhere it over the card base.

Step 3
To create a second layer, cut another piece of white cardstock to 8”x4” .
Glue it on top of the pattern paper from the previous step.

Step 4
Now, cut another piece of patterned paper to 7.75 x 3.75” and glue it on top.
This forms a second layer. 

Step 5 
Add foam tape to the back of this layers, which give it height, and allows you to create a pocket. 

Step 6
Glue this layer on top of the card base. You can see the pocket formed to hold money/gift card.

Step 7
Decorate the chipboard gear pieces using Memento Luxe.

Step 8
Glue the embellishment on the card front to complete.

Craft Supplies:

Imagine:
Memento Luxe: Wedding Dress, Toffee Crunch, Nautical Blue

Other:
Mintay : Garage patterned paper/diecuts
Want2Scrap : Chipboard
Hammermill:  White Cardstock
My Colors : Putty Cardstock

“Cheers To The Best Dad” Father’s Day Card

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By Jessica Lin

Hi everyone! I think I found my go-to die set for making cards for guys! It’s always been hard for me to come up with masculine card designs. This Brewed die set featuring beers, ale, and wine is gender-neutral and just perfect for a Father’s Day card.

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 30 minutes

Step 1:
Ink blend a gingham pattern using the Artistic Mix masks with Memento Paris Dusk ink. I like to emphasize certain areas and use a light hand for others to create variations of shades.

Step 2:
Die cut the beer and hops elements using different color cardstock.

Step 3:
To add some foamy details to the beer foam, apply a layer of Radiant Neon Amplify! Then heat set with your heat gun until a bubbly texture starts to puff up. I haven’t used these in a long time and was surprised with how well the result looked! There’s no waiting time for drying, either. Just heat set as soon as you apply the liquid layer. 

Step 4:
Assemble the die cut elements with Tear-It Tape and foam tape. I used On Point Glue to adhere the two “Cheers” die cuts. The fine tip nozzle is really handy for applying small amounts of glue to intricate die cuts. For the final step, I heat embossed the sentiment with white Mboss powder and that completes the card!

Supplies Used

Imagine Supplies:

Other Supplies:

  • Stampin’ Up! – Dies – Brewed
  • Stampin’ Up! – Tool – Artistic Mix masks
  • Lawn Fawn – Dies – Scripty Cheers
  • Stampin’ Up! – Stamps – World’s Best Trophy
  • Stampin’ Up! – Tool – Heat Tool
  • Blending brush
  • Color cardstock
  • Vellum