StazOn is a great, fast-drying ink for stamping on special mediums. They work great for stamping on non-porous surfaces like plastic sheets, but I was surprised with how well they stamp on craft foam. The details are crisp and the ink dries almost instantly. Let’s dive into the process of making a unique tag with craft foam!
Skill: Beginner Time: 30 minutes
Directions:
Step 1: Stamp the image with StazOn Timber Brown ink on craft foam. I used a stamp platform with the Doggone Friendly background stamp but did not have to re-stamp twice.
Step 2: Die cut the craft foam with Gift Tags 2 dies. I like the stitched details around these tag dies.
Step 3: Add a sentiment. I created a custom “Pawsome Bday” sentiment with the Labeler Alphabet stamp set with VersaMagic Ocean Depth ink pad.
Step 4: Add additional embellishments like enamel shapes and ribbons. I also adhered a piece of white cardstock to the back of the foam tag for writing messages. Then the tag is done for decorating any gift boxes!
In today’s tutorial, I am sharing the card I made for my mom for Mother’s Day, using sprays and ink mixed with Sheer Shimmer spray to watercolor the images.
Skill: Intermediate Time: 1.5 hours
Directions:
Step 1: Use a die cut to create a watercolor paper panel and then stamp a large flower stamp with Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink. Heat emboss with clear embossing powder
Step 2: Spray Cantaloupe Fireworks! Spray onto a piece of scrap acetate packaging, and press the sprayed acetate onto the stamped panel, making sure to get spray on multiple parts of the stamped panel. Let dry.
Step 3: Press the Mango Madness VersaMagic Chalk Ink pad onto the acetate packaging. Then spray Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Craft spray onto the ink to give it a watery consistency. Then press this color of yellow ink onto the stamped panel to add interest and a variety of colors. Let dry.
Step 4: Repeat the process with pink inks. Spray Angel Pink Fireworks! Spray onto the acetate packaging and press the packaging onto the stamped panel. After the spray dried, press Pink Grapefruit VersaMagic Chalk Ink onto the acetate and spray it with more of the Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Craft spray and press that onto the stamped panel as well. Again, let dry.
Step 5: Press the Turquoise Gem VersaMagic Chalk Ink pad onto the acetate packaging and spray the ink with more of the Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray to create a watercolor consistency. Then use a thin paintbrush to paint the leaves and stems of the flowers turquoise. Let dry.
Step 6: Spray more of the Cantaloupe Fireworks! Spray onto the acetate packaging and use the spray to watercolor about half of the flowers yellow. Let dry.
Step 7: Spray more of the Angel Pink Fireworks! Spray onto the acetate packaging and then paint the rest of the flowers pink. Again let the spray dry.
Step 8: Spray Tangelo Fireworks! Spray onto the acetate packaging, and use it to paint the anthers and filaments (center parts) of the flowers. Let dry.
Step 9: Use an ink dauber to ink blend the edges of the panel with Pink Grapefruit VersaMagic Chalk Ink. (I ended up touching up the leaf on the bottom edge by painting a second layer of the Turquoise Gem VersaMagic Chalk Ink mixed with water to make sure the turquoise color wasn’t lost.)
Step 10: Press the Turquoise Gem VersaMagic Chalk Ink pad onto the acetate packaging and spray the ink with more of the Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray to create a watercolor consistency a second time. (In my case, I had leftover from step 5, so I used that.)
Hold a paintbrush saturated with the turquoise watercolor parallel to the panel and tap it against your finger. Repeat if needed and let dry.
Step 11: Stamp a sentiment onto a piece of watercolor paper with Nocturne VersaFine Clair ink. Heat emboss with clear embossing powder and trim with scissors or a paper trimmer.
Ink blend around the edges of the stamped layer with more of the Canary VersaColor ink with an ink dauber.
Step 12: Use an ink dauber to ink blend the edges of the sentiment strip with Pink Grapefruit VersaMagic Chalk ink.
Step 13: Spray one part of the acetate packaging with Cantaloupe Fireworks! Spray and press Turquoise Gem VersaMagic onto another part of the acetate before spraying it with more Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Craft spray. Alternate pressing the sentiment strip into both colors of spray before splattering the strip with more of the turquoise ink. Let dry.
Step 14: Glue the panel onto an A2-sized white card base and attach the sentiment onto the card with some foam tape for dimension to finish the card.
Other • Altenew – Stamp – Extra Special stamp set • Altenew – Tape – Instant Dimension Foam Tape • Gina Marie Designs – Die – Pleated Lace Rectangles die set • The Ton Stamps – Stamp – Lily Fields • Clear embossing powder Scissors • Glue
Hello crafty friends, today I am sharing a spring card using a couple of blending techniques, one with Fabrico markers and one with the VersaMagic Dew Drops. I was so happy for spring to finally arrive. I live in the mountains and even though it is officially spring, sometimes we still get snow in April.
Skill: Intermediate to Advanced Time: 45 minutes to an hour
Directions:
Step 1 Place a piece of white cardstock in the corner of a stamping platform and use Nocturne VersaFine Clair to add ink to the stamp.
Step 2 Stamp the image on a post-it note or masking paper using Nocturne VersaFine Claire ink, then fussy cut out the image.
Step 3 Color the image using Fabrico markers. You can blend the colors using a piece of acetate as shown in the picture. The green marker I used is Emerald. I created a lighter green by scribbling some green on the piece of acetate and then picked it up with the yellow marker, creating a yellow green color. I also created a lighter orange by scribbling orange on the piece of acetate and then picking it up with the yellow marker. This doesn’t in any way contaminate your markers, all you do after you finish blending is scribble on a regular piece of paper until you get the true color back.
Step 4 Using the mask you created earlier, cover the daffodil image that you colored and then add the stencil over it. You will also need to mask off the top portion of your panel as well to keep it clean while you ink blend over the stencil. I used three different colors of VersaMagic Dew drops to give the bricks a more realistic look. They are listed below. I love how well the VersaMagic chalk inks blend together.
Step 5 Remove the stencil and mask from the panel and cut it down to 3.78 xX 4.78
Step 6 Insert a piece of black cardstock into the corner of a stamping platform and use an anti-static tool to prep surface. Stamp the sentiment using VersaMark ink and heat emboss it with MBoss White Embossing Powder, then cut it out with the coordinating die.
Stamp the sentiment “happy” directly on the card front and add the embossed sentiment below it.
Step 7 Assemble your card by adhering the front panel to a black panel cut to 3.75 X 5 using On Point Glue and then adhering it to a card base cut to 4.25 X 11, scored at 5.5
I hop you will give these techniques a try. Thank you for stopping by our blog today. Until the next time, stay crafty!
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Hello hello hello! Today, I wanna share with you how to make this Happy Spring card using Imagine Crafts products, stamps, die cuts, and coloring medium. I found Spring inspiration on Pinterest to create this clean-and-simple style with some layers. You can make this card with any sentiment or vocal images based on the theme or season.
Skill: Intermediate Time: 30 – 45 minutes
Direction:
Step 1 Cut a piece of 8.5” x 11” white cardstock with a paper trimmer. One half you use it to make an A4 card base (5.5’ x 4.25’) by scoring in the middle of the cardstock.
And for the other half, use it for stamping elements and sentiments. You can to cut out the shapes with the matching dies, if needed.
Step 2 For my card, I cut out the shapes with the matching dies first.
Arrange the shape dies on the white cardstock and secure them with washi tape or removable tape to keep in place while cutting.
I keep both negative and positive die cuts. This will make the next step stamping images easier.
Step 3 Put the positive and negative die cuts on the stamping tool. Secure them with the magnet. Arrange the clear stamp on top of each matching cut out, make sure it is well positioned. Put the sentiment you want to stamp at the extra space, if they fit.
Step 4 Pick up the stamps with the stamping tool lid and ink the stamps with the Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad. If it is needed, you can re-stamp them. Clean the stamps with Staz-On All Purpose Cleaner.
I like to stamp several images and sentiments at one go, then I can pick and choose what to use on this project, and save others for the next project.
Cut the sentiment with scissors, or you can cut it with any label die you have in stash. I simply just cut it out with scissors to make a sentiment label or cut around the sentiment.
Step 5 After stampin, you can pick and choose which images and sentiment to use now.
Color the images with your favorite coloring medium. Since we use Memento Ink for stamping, the best coloring medium will be alcohol markers and pencil colors. I used alcohol markers to color the nest and bird.
Step 6 Cut out a light blue cardstock into 5.25” x 4” for the first base mat.
Stamp it with a background stamp of your choice lightly with the VersaColor Turquoise.
To get a lighter stamped image for the background, you can use second generation stamping technique: stamp it the first time on a scrap paper and then stamp it for the second time on the cardstock.
Step 7 Next, cut out a piece of off-white cardstock (or white) into 4.75” x 3.5” for the second background mat. Using a distressed tool or scissors to add the distress look on each edge of the cardstock. Add the VersaMagic Jumbo Java ink on the edges using the sponge dauber.
Step 8 It’s time to put the card together. Using a distressed tool or scissors to add the distress look around the background mat.
Add some of the Tear It! Tape on the back of the background mat and add it to the card base. Firmly press it down.
Step 9 Wrap some of the burlap twine around the second background mat and tie up a bow. Add a dab of permanent glue using the On Point Glue to secure the bow in place on the card. Add some of the Tear It! Tape on the back of the background mat, add it to the card, and press it firmly to make sure it adheres well, especially around the twine.
Step 10 Add some of the Tear It! Tape on a piece of fun foam to make your own 3D foam tape. Add the foam tape on the back of each element and sentiment and add each of them to the card. Add some glue using On Point Glue under the overlapping element and sentiment.
Step 11 To add some extra sparkle to the card, use a flat brush to add some of the Sheer Shimmer Spray – Sparkle. This spray gives some sparkle to this card for sure!!!
Dry the splatters with a craft heat gun.
Here’s the close up look of the finish card. You can add extra gems or embellishments to the card or you can just leave it as it is.
May this card give you hope for the new season coming soon! Thank you so much for stopping by our blog today. Have a wonderful day!
Pyrography is the art of wood burning and it has a very distinctive look. This stamping technique has a very similar look. Be sure to use watercolor card or this technique will likely not work. You will also need a stamping platform, water mister and a water reactive dye ink like VersaMagic, and a non-water reactive pigment ink, like VersaFine Clair. Let’s get into it.
Create the scarecrow mood this Fall with a handmade craft! In this crafting lesson, Annie shows you a quick and easy Halloween Trick or Treat candy bag made with burlap material, pumpkin stamps, and Memento dye inks. See how swatching inks to start can set the tone of the crafting session. This goody bag can be filled with treats or gifts.
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