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Blend Delicata Inks to Make a Beautiful Fall Florals Wedding Card

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By Jessica Lin

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 1 hour

Hi everyone! It’s Jessica here. Fall is right around the corner and I have a fall floral card to share with you today. I decided to do some layered ink blending using shimmery Delicata ink pads. They are pigment-based and mostly used for stamping. However, they ink blend beautifully, too! Be sure to check out the shimmery effects of these ink pads at the end of this post.

Step 1:
Stamp the large floral image from Stampin’ Up’s Layers of Beauty set with VersaFine Clair Sand Dune ink pad. This color is becoming my favorite for stamping outlines. The soft, neutral tone creates an entirely different feel compared to black image outlines.

Step 2:
This particular stamp set coordinates with the Layers of Beauty decorative masks. I started with stencil 1 and ink blended with Delicata Golden Glitz. You could use the full size ink pad or the Quartet ink pad, which includes Golden Glitz, Silvery Shimmer, Celestial Copper, and Bronze Burst.

Step 3:
For stencil 2 and 3, I ink blended Bronze Burst and Celestial Copper. These two shades are similar, with Celestial Copper having a redder hue. I thought they contrasted too strongly against the golden base layer, so I ink blended Bronze Burst lightly to the base layer as well.

Step 4:
For the leaves, I ink blended VersaMagic Sage for stencil 4 and Hint of Pesto for stencil 5. Once the ink blending is completed, I die cut the floral image and mounted the back with foam tape.

Step 5:
I prepared a card base using Neenah Desert Storm cardstock. Then I embossed a 4’’ x 5 ¼’’ panel with Stampin’ Up’s Distressed Tile embossing folder. To create some background depth, I ink blended the corners of the embossed panel with VersaFine Clair Sand Dune ink pad.

Step 6:
Finally, I stamped the sentiment with VersaFine Clair Sand Dune ink pad and added matte white enamel dots from The Rabbit Hole Designs.

Here’s the finished card! I tried to capture the shimmery effects of the Delicata ink pads but the photo does not do it justice. It’s mesmerizing and so pretty in real life, I hope you will give ink blending with Delicata ink pads a try!

Craft Supplies:

Imagine Supplies:

Other Supplies:

  • Stampin’ Up! – Stamps, Die, Mask bundle – Layers of Beauty
  • Stampin’ Up! – Embossing Folder – Distressed Tile
  • Neenah – Paper – Desert Storm
  • Foam Tape

Make a Ouija Board Halloween Card with VersaFine Clair Inks

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By Kathi Rerek

Halloween is the time of the year when the veil is the thinnest and people seek out spooky experiences. Here’s a card with NO stamping that uses both the old and new VersaFine Clair Inks with stencils and die-cuts!

Skill Level: Intermediate
Time: 1.5 hours

Instructions:

Step 1:
Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Sand Dune VersaFine Clair ink to a piece of white cardstock.

Step 2:
Use low-tack tape to secure the inked cardstock to the back of a wood-grain stencil. Use a sponge dauber to apply Sand Dune VersaFine Clair over the stencil onto the cardstock to create a subtle wood grained look. Remove the stencil and heat set the cardstock.

Steps 3A through 3E:
Use low-tack tape to secure the image panel to the back of the Ouija Board Stencil. Different colors of VersaFine Clair Inks and Moonlight White Brilliance ink will be applied to various areas of the stencil. I ended up adding Starlite Silver over the Moonlight White to add more contrast. Sorry there’s no photo.

Place Post-It Notes to protect areas of the stencil and keep a paper towel at hand to wipe excess ink off of the stencil to avoid unwanted ink transfer.

Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Cheerful VersaFine Clair to the sun area of the stencil. Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Moonlight White Brilliance Ink to the moon and the clouds area of the stencil (3A).

Use Sponge Daubers to apply Grass Green and Strawberry VersaFine Clair Inks to the “Yes” and “No” words on the stencil (3B)

Use Sponge Daubers to apply Purple Delight and Monarch VersaFine Clair Inks to the the alphabet on the stencil (3C). Remember to use a paper towel to wipe away excess ink.

Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Summertime VersaFine Clair Ink to the numbers on the stencil (3D).

Use Fantastix to apply Lilac Bloom, Bali Blue, Summertime, and Cheerful VersaFine Inks to the stars on the stencil (3E)

Remove the stencil and thoroughly heat set the image panel.

Step 4:
Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Lilac Bloom VersaFine Clair Ink to a piece of Mixed Media paper to create the background panel. Heat set.

Steps 5A and 5B:
Use low-tack tape to secure the Lilac Bloom inked paper to the back of the Dynamic Stencil.

Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Purple Delight VersaFine Clair Ink randomly over the stencil (5A) onto the background panel. Use a separate Sponge Dauber to apply Monarch VersaFine Clair Ink over the the rest of the stencil (5B) onto the background panel.  Remove the stencil and heat set the panel.

Step 6:
Use the skeletal hand cutting die to cut three hands from white cardstock.

Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Wheat VersaMagic Ink to the edges of the hands, fingers, and wrist bones. You can use the pointed edge of the DewDrop Inkpad to reach between the fingers! When the bones are aged to your liking, heat set all three hands then set them aside.

Step 7:
Cut a piece of white cardstock to 5.25” x 3.875”. Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Summertime VersaFine Clair Ink to the outer .5” of the panel. Heat set. Use this panel to mat the Ouija Board Panel, then adhere the matted Ouija Board panel to the stenciled background panel. Sorry that there’s no photo.

Steps 8A and B:
Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Bali Blue VersaFine Clair Ink to a sentiment sticker (8A). Heat set.

Use a Flag Die to cut white cardstock. Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Lilac Bloom VersaFine Clair Ink to the die-cut. Heat set.

Adhere the sticker onto the die-cut flag. Set aside.

Step 9:
Press the plastic planchette facedown onto the Pumpkin StazOn Inkpad. Smoosh it around.Carefully remove and allow to dry.

Steps 10A and 10B:
Place dimensional foam adhesive to the back of all three skeletal hands. Fold all the fingers, except the index fingers, backwards at the second joint, and press them onto the adhesive foam. You can add a piece of Tear It! Tape over them to keep them in place. Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Sand Dune VersaFine Clair Ink to the backs of the fingers and the joints to further “age” them (10A).

Use On Point Glue to attach the Planchette so that it’s pointing at the “H” for Halloween. Apply On Point Glue to the back of index fingertips, remove the tape backing, and adhere the skeletal hands as shown (10B).

Step 11:
Create a 5” x 7” card from white textured cardstock. Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Monarch VersaFine Clair Ink to the outer .5” of the card. Heat set.

Step 12:
Use Tear It! Tape to adhere the layers of the card.

Finished Card

Imagine Crafts Supplies:

Other Supplies:

  • Bristol Paper by Strathmore
  • Avalanche Textured Cardstock by Bazzill Basics
  • Ouija Board 6×6 Stencil by Strumpet Stencils
  • Woodgrain Stencil by Prima Marketing
  • Dynamic Stencil by Lavinia Stamps
  • Skeletal Hand Cutting Die Source Unknown
  • Large Ouija Board Planchette by Retro Cafe Art
  • Low-Tack Tape
  • Post-It Notes by 3M

Let’s Make a Rose Postage Card

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By Kathi Rerek

It’s summer and the roses are in full bloom. Let’s make a Rose Postage Card with VersaMagic and Delicata Inks!

Skill Level: Intermediate
Time: 1.5 hours

Directions:

Step 1:
Use the Postage Collage die to cut Desert Storm cardstock.

Steps 2A and 2B:
Place a magnetic panel onto the cardstock panel. Use temporary adhesive to secure the Rose Postage Collage die-cut to a piece of scrap paper. Use magnets and low-tack tape to secure the first Rose Postage Collage Stencil to the die-cut. Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Pink Grapefruit VersaMagic Ink over the stencil onto the die-cut (2A). Use another Sponge Dauber to apply Mango Madness VersaMagic Ink over the stencil onto the die-cut, blending the ink as you go (2B).

Keep the Postage-Collage Die-cut panel in place. Remove the stencil and clean. Heat set the collage panel.

Steps 3A and 3B:
Use magnets and low-tack tape to secure the second Rose Postage Collage Stencil to the Postage Collage die-cut. Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Tea Leaves VersaMagic Ink over the stencil onto the die-cut (3A). Use another Sponge Dauber to apply Aloe Vera VersaMagic Ink over the stencil onto the die-cut, blending the ink as you go (3B). Keep the Postage-Collage Die-cut panel in place. Remove the stencil and clean. Heat set the collage panel.

Steps 4A & 4B:
Move the Postage Collage Die-cut panel to the base of a stamping platform. Secure with magnets. Position the postmark, cancellation, cost, and “forever” stamps from the Postage Collage Stamp Set facedown on the panel. Press the platform’s lid onto the back of the stamp, lift, ink the stamps with Morning Mist VersaFine Clair Ink, and stamp (4A). I re-inked and stamped some of the stamps with Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink to add visual weight.

I decided that I wanted to add the words “With Love” from the second Postage Collage Stencil and that I wanted to add more stamped postage items to the collage.

Step 5:
Move the Rose Postage Collage Die-cut back onto the magnet panel and secure the second Postage Collage Stencil with magnets and low-tack tape overtop. Re-use the Sponge Dauber from Step 2A to apply Pink Grapefruit VersaMagic Ink over the “With Love” words on the stencil onto the Postage Collage Die-cut panel. When done, lift the stencil, clean it, then heat set the Postage Collage Die-cut panel.

Step 6:
Place the Postage Collage Die-cut Panel again onto the base of a stamping platform and secure it with magnets. Place additional postage stamps from Postage Collage Stamp set facedown on the image panel. Press the platform’s lid onto the back of the stamp, lift, ink the stamps with Morning Mist VersaFine Clair Ink, and stamp. When done, remove the Postage Collage Die-cut Panel and heat set.

Step 7:
Move the Rose Postage Collage Die-cut panel back to the large magnet panel. Use magnets and low-tack tape to secure the third Postage Collage Stencil to the Postage Collage Die-cut panel. Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Golden Glitz Delicata Ink over the stencil onto the Postage Collage Die-cut panel.

Step 8:
Use the pouncy tool to apply Golden Glitz Delicata Ink randomly over the Postage Collage Die-cut panel. Heat set the panel and set it aside.

Steps 9A and 9B:
Cut a piece of Desert Storm cardstock to 5.5” x 4.25”. Use temporary adhesive to secure this panel to a piece of scrap paper. Use magnets and low-tack tape to secure the first Postage Collage Stencil to the die-cut. Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Pink Grapefruit VersaMagic Ink over the stencil onto the die-cut (9A). Remove the first stencil and heat set the panel.

Use magnets and low-tack tape to secure the second Postage Collage Stencil to the panel. Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Mango Madness VersaMagic Ink over the stencil onto the die-cut (9B). Remove the stencil and heat set the panel.

Step 10:
Use the pouncy tool to apply Golden Glitz Delicata Ink all over the panel. Heat set.

Step 11:
Use Tear-It! Tape to adhere the Postage Collage Die-cut panel to the 5.5” x 4.25” panel, then use to adhere the panel to an A2 card cut from the same cardstock.

Finished Card

Supplies Used:

Imagine:

Other Supplies:

  • Desert Storm Classic Crest Cardstock by Neenah Papers
  • Postage Collage Clear Stamp Set by Waffle Flower
  • Postage Collage Cutting Die Set by Waffle Flower
  • Postage Collage Stencil Set by Waffle Flower
  • Rose Postage Collage Stencil Set by Waffle Flower
  • Pouncy Tool – Source unknown
  • Low-Tack Tape
  • Magnet Packaging from the Postage Collage Die Cut Set by Waffle Flowers
  • Misti  Stamping Platform by My Sweet Petunia

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 

Make A Lovely Tulip Slimline Card Using VersaMagic Dew Drops

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By Monica Edwards

Hello! Today, I’ll show you how to make pretty tulip cards with VersaMagic Dew Drop Inks. I love these line of inks for their soft, chalky finish. The pad shape is also perfect for making tulip petals. You can either make a single card, or you can make a 3-panel slimline card.

Skill Level: Beginner
Time: 30 Minutes Approx

Directions:

Step 1:
Begin stamping 2 to 3 petals with VersaMagic Dew Drop Mango Madness on a 2.5″x3.5″ cardstock panel. Repeat process 2 more times for a total of 3 panels.

Step 2:
Now take your VersaMagic Dew Drop Red Magic and angle it so that when you stamp, you will only
get ink only on the outer edge of the tulip.

Step 3:
Using On Point Glue, add flower stems to your inked tulip. You can find flower stems at any craft store or you can make your own.

Step 4:
To add more dimension to your card, you can add extra layers using different color cardstock.
Adhere with Tear It! Tape.

Step 5:
For the slimcard, cut a piece of 4″x9″ cardstock. Glue all layers together with Tear It! Tape.

Step 6:
You can add a sentiment to complete your card, using On Point Glue,
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoy this tutorial.

Craft Supplies:

Imagine:
• VersaMagic Dew Drops: Mango Madness, Red Magic
• On Point Glue
• Tear It! Tape

Other:
White Hammermill Cardstock
Sentiment: Pinkfresh Studios 

Let’s Make A Graduation Card

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By Anna Escalada York

In today’s tutorial, I am sharing a graduation card. As a high school teacher, it is the time of year to
stock up on them!

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 1 hour

Directions:

Step 1:
Press ink pads onto a piece of acetate packaging or other non-porous surface. Spray the ink
with Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray and then quickly press the acetate onto a panel of
watercolor paper multiple times to press the ink onto the watercolor panel. After the ink dries,
repeat with different colors of ink sprayed with more of the Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray.
Both panels feature Turquoise VersaColor ink, with Jumbo Java VersaMagic chalk ink and
Golden Glitz Delicata ink layers, just in different intensities. (I only ended up using one panel,
but will be using the other card for a project in the future.)

Step 2:
Die cut the panel with a mid-sized panel die (there will be another panel that is slightly larger
than this layer from the same nesting die set).

Step 3:
Repeatedly stamp a graduation cap stamp onto the watercolor smooshed panel with more of
the Turquoise VersaColor ink to create your own patterned paper. Then directly press the edges
of the panel into the Turquoise VersaColor ink pad to create a border on the panel.
Optional step: Heat emboss the stamped image and the border with clear embossing powder.

Step 4:
Using a larger panel die, die cut a piece of kraft cardstock to create a matte layer.

Step 5:
Using an ink dauber, ink blend Jumbo Java VersaMagic chalk ink along the edges of the panel.
This ink blending can be very imperfect since most of it will be hidden.

Step 6:
Stamp the sentiment on another piece of watercolor paper with Jumbo Java
VersaMagic chalk ink. Trim the sentiment, with the left and right edge being trimmed on a
diagonal if desired. Then press the VersaMagic chalk Ink pad onto the edges of the sentiment
strip and ink blend the edges with more of the same Jumbo Java ink using an ink dauber.

Step 7:
Attach all of the layers of the card together. Glue the stamped layer onto the larger
(brown, matte) one. Then glue both layers onto an A2 sized kraft card base.
Finally attach the sentiment strip onto the card with foam tape.

Step 8:
Glue copper and blue sequins onto the card.

Art Supplies

Imagine
• Delicata Ink – Golden Glitz
• Sheer Shimmer Spray – Sparkle
• VersaColor Ink – Turquoise
• VersaMagic Chalk Ink – Jumbo Java
• Sponge Dauber

Other Products
• Altenew – Tape – Instant Dimension Foam Tape
• Catherine Pooler Designs – Santa Fe sequin mix (retired)
• Pink & Main – Notched Corners (nesting) die set
• Unity Stamps – Snarky Graduation stamp set
• Clear embossing powder
• Scissors
• Glue