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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

Bokeh Father’s Day Card

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By Ceil Pritchett

Hello crafty friends, today I am sharing a Father’s Day card using the Bokeh technique.

Skill: Beginner to Intermediate
Time: 30 to 45 Minutes

Directions:
To create this card, you will need a stencil, at least three different inks that blend well together, round sponge daubers and some Alpha dies.

Step 1:
Place the stencil over a panel of white cardstock, then ink up the sponge daubers with each color randomly placing dots of color through the stencil to cover the panel.

Step 2:
Cut the letters of dad out of dark blue cardstock once and out of white cardstock twice so it will have dimension.

Step 3:
Layer the letters over one another off-setting the dark blue on the bottom.

Step 4:
Stamp “Enjoy Your Day” with VersaMark ink and emboss with white MBoss embossing powder.

Supply List:

Imagine Crafts:
• VersaFine Clair – Warm Breeze, Twilight, Paradise
• VersaMark
• MBoss – White
• Jumbo Daubers
• On Point Glue

Other Supplies:
• Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 120lb
• Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80lb
• Midnight Cardstock – Concord & 9th
• Stencil – Simon Says Stamp
• Celebrate Stamp Set – Hero Arts
• Large Alpha Dies – Altenew

Graduation Gift Card Holder

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By Helen Gullett

Hello crafty friends! The Month of May is the month for graduation. It is time to celebrate those who made it through their education journey. Today, I would like to share a way to celebrate and congratulate them with this handmade graduation gift card holder.

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 30-45 minutes


Direction:

Step 1
Cut all the pieces from the gift card holder die set using the pattern cardstock and plain cardstock of your choice. I chose the school colors for my project.

Step 2
Add a small amount of the Brilliance Inker Galaxy Gold on the Imagine Craft Mat.

Use the sponge dauber to add the ink on the cardstock cut out.

Let it dry for a few minutes, then add more ink to it for more color, if needed.

Remove the stencil carefully and let it sit to dry completely or use a craft heat gun to speed up the drying time.

Step 3
On the front piece cut out, stamp the graduation hat and diploma images randomly using VersaFine Clair Nocturne ink pad.

Set aside to dry or use a craft heat gun to speed up the drying time.

Step 4
When all the pieces that need stamping or/and stenciling done, you can put together the cut out pieces following the instruction.

Use a bone folder to fold the pieces.

Use On Point Glue and Tear It! Double-Sided Adhesive Tape to put each piece together.

Step 5
On a white piece of white cardstock, stamp the sentiment using VersaFine Clair Nocturne ink pad and stamping acrylic block.

Cut it with the tag die.

Add the tag to the gift card holder handle with a piece of twine.

Here’s how it looks when it is close. Isn’t that cute little gift card holder?

Hopefully this project will give you an idea for a handmade gift project and you give it a try.
Thanks so much for stopping by our blog today. Have a wonderful day!

Craft Supplies

Imagine Crafts:

Others:

  • Dare 2B Artzy – Purse Gift Card Holder Die Set
  • Dare 2B Artzy – Rectangle Framelits Die
  • Close To My Heart – Diploma Day Stamp Set
  • Close To My Heart – Smarty Pants Stamp Set
  • Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps – Starry Night Stencil
  • Pattern Cardstock
  • White Cardstock 100 lb
  • Solid Color Cardstock
  • Glitter Cardstock
  • Twine
  • Washi Tape
  • Bone Folder
  • Craft Tweezers
  • Embossing/Diecutting machine
  • MISTI stamping tool

DIY Kaleidacolor Ink Pad and How to Use It

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By Alison Heikkila

Hello! I love the Kaleidacolor Ink Pad line from Imagine. There are so many beautiful color combinations, but I have wanted to create my own. Did you know that you can get an empty Kaleidacolor Ink Pad so that you can fill it with any colors you want? It’s really easy! I’m going to show you how, then we will create a really simple card that has a lot of impact using our freshly inked pad.

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Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Time to Complete: 5 minutes to ink the pad, 15-20 minutes to make the card, plus setting and drying time.

Supplies:
Imagine:
Dye Ink Refills in Spring Green, Celeste Blue, Lavender, Pansy, and Cherry Pink
Empty Kaleidacolor Ink Pad
VersaFine Clair in Nocturne

Other:
Hero Arts: Floral Imprints Stamps
Canson: Watercolor Paper
Acrylic Block
The Rabbit Hole Designs: Cotton Tail Blending Brushes
Accent Opaque: 100lb. White Cardstock

I’m inspired to make more of these DIY Kaleidacolor pads! I hope you are too. Thanks for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

Nautical Quote Wall Hanging

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By Kathi Rerek

Use your paper crafting projects to make home decor, such as this wall hanging. It’s quick, easy, and fun to do. Best of all, these projects make great gives that are hand-crafted with love.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Time: 1 hour

Instructions

Step 1:
Place a piece of low-tack tape horizontally across a piece of Mixed Media paper. Place the Cloud Edger stencil slightly below the top of the paper. Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Summer Sky Memento Ink over the top of the stencil. Move the stencil downwards and rotate it, then apply Summer Sky Memento ink over the top. Repeat until the cloudy sky is complete.

Step 2:
Tear a piece of scrap cardstock and place the torn edge horizontally under the cloudy sky, secured with low-tack tape. Flip the panel 180°. Use a Sponge Dauber to apply a light layer of Teal Zeal Memento Ink to cover the bottom portion of the panel.

Step 3:
Place the Water Ripples stencil over the sponged teal area and secure with low-tack tape. Use the Sponge Dauber to apply Teal Zeal Memento Inks over the stencil onto the image panel. Trim the panel to 5.25” x 7.75”.

Step 4:
Secure the image panel to the base of a stamping platform. Position the Caravelle stamp facedown on the top left of the image panel so that the bit of ocean at the bottom of the stamp is even with the top of the sponged sea. Ink the stamp with Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink and stamp. Re-ink and stamp again if necessary to attain a good impression. Remove the stamp from the platform.

Step 5:
Position the Open Sea Quote Stamp facedown on the lower right part of the image panel. Ink the stamp with Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink and stamp. Re-ink and stamp again if necessary. Remove the stamp and the image panel from the platform. Heat set the image panel.

Step 6:
Use pens to color the Caravelle. Sorry that there are no photos.

Step 7:
Use Tear-It! Tape to adhere the image panel to a piece of 5.5” x 8” black chipboard or heavy weight cardstock.

Step 8:
Wrap twine twice around the base of the piece and tie a knot.

Step 9:
I decided that the sea looked kind of “blah”. I squeezed a few drops of Moonlight White Re-inker onto my craft mat and used a stylus to apply the re-inker to the sea to look like white caps.

Products Used

Imagine Supplies:

Other Supplies:

  • 140 lb. Mixed Media Paper by Strathmore
  • 140 lb. Black Mixed Media Paper by Strathmore
  • Cloud Edger Stencil by A Colorful Life
  • Water Ripples Stencil by La-La Land Crafts
  • Caravelle Unmounted Mini 018 Red Rubber Stamp by Katzelkraft
  • Open Sea Quote Stamp by Darkroom Door
  • Brown, Mocha Brown, Dark Grey, and Cool Grey Zig Clean Color Brush Markers by Kuretake
  • Blue Triplus Fineliner by Staedtler
  • Heat Gun
  • Stamping Platform by Tonic Studios