Thankful… an Easy to Make Fall Decor Project

By LeeAnn McKinney –

Hello there! Today’s tutorial is to show you how easy is create texture with Memento Inks. This is a very simple process that you can create with a score lines and or embossing folders. On this card, I used Memento Ink Desert Sand, Peanut Brittle and Teal Zeal.

Directions:

Art Supplies:

Imagine:

• Imagine Craft Mat – 

• VersaFine Clair Nocturne – 

• StazOn Stamp Cleaner – 

• VersaFine Clair Summertime – 

• VersaFine Clair Pinecone – 

Other Products:

• Cutting Board from Walmart

• Blender Brushes from Amazon

Quick and Easy Place Cards For Your Holiday Table Setting

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By Katy Ingram –

Hello Friends! Katy here and today I am creating place cards for my Thanksgiving table. Now I know some people may not do this, but I have added a bit of a twist to mine. On the inside I have included some encouraging and uplifting sentiments to let my loved ones know I appreciate and love them and that I am thankful and grateful to have them at my table for the holidays. Just a little something to make them smile this holiday season. 

In today’s video tutorial you will see how easily these cards came together using some Memento Inks and I also share where my inspiration came from. I also mention these would be great tombstones for Halloween!

I cut a piece of heavyweight white card stock 2 3/4 inches wide by 8 inches long and scored at 4 inches and then used the number 8 arch die within the Spellbinders Essential Arches layering dies. 

To create the card simply fold the card at the score line and place the arch of the die a bit above that folded line so the die is off the top of the card stock and then run it through your die cutting machine. 

The video below has all the details. I hope you enjoy and are inspired to add some inspirational place cards at your table this holiday season. 

Skill: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Time: 10 minutes

 

 

Art Supplies:

Imagine:

• Memento Inks: 

– Northern Pine

– Peanut Brittle

– Rhubarb Stalk

– Angel Pink

– Sweet Plum

– Elderberry

– Cantaloupe

– New Sprout

• VersaFine Clair – Nocturne 

Other Products Used

• Spellbinders Essential Arches Die Set

• The Greenery Color Spots Stencil Set

• The Greenery Lovely Silhouettes Stamp Set

• Concord & 9th Perfectly Penned Stamp Set

• Blending Brushes

Other Products Used:

Follow Katy Here:

Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/eastwickspaperandink 

facebook: fb.me/eastwickspaper 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastwickspaperandink/ 

Blog: https://www.eastwickspaperandink.com/

Let’s Make a Simple Trick or Treat Card

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By LeeAnn McKinney –

Hey there friends and Fellow Crafters, LeeAnn here with a fun stencil project using VersaFine Clair inks. I had so much fun with this project and I hope you enjoy. 

Skill level: Beginner

Time: 30 minutes

Art Supplies

Imagine:

• Imagine Craft Mat

• On Point Glue

• Tear It! Tape

• StazOn Stamp Cleaner

• VersaFine Clair Nocturne

• VersaFineClair Fantasia

• VersaFine Clair Summertime

• VersaFine Clair Verdant

• Sheer Shimmer Stix Dauber Top Sparkle

Other Products:

• Bubbles Layering Stencil from Kat Scrappiness

• Halloween Stencils from Dollar Tree

• Blender Brushes

• Accent Opaque 120lb Cardstock

Fall Themed Note Cards Using First and Second Generation Stamping With Memento Inks  

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By Katy Ingram –

Hello Friends! Katy here and today I am creating some fall themed note cards with second generation stamping. This is a great way to get more from your inks and create a beautiful subtle look to your projects. 

In todays video tutorial you will see both first and second generations stamping with a variety of fall color Memento Inks and a quick way to add interest with a bit of twine. Video has all the details. Thanks for joining me today.

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 10 minutes

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Art Supplies:

Imagine:

• 5 Leaf Card 

– Memento Inks: Bamboo Leaves, Pistachio, Olive Grove, Northern Pine, Toffee Crunch

“Thanks” Sentiment: Memento Rich Cocoa

• 4 Leaf Card

– Memento Inks: Desert Sand, Peanut Brittle, Potters Clay, Morocco

“Thanks” Sentiment: Stamped with VersaFine Clair Pinecone and Memento EspressoTruffle

• 3  Leaf Card

Memento Inks: Rhubarb Stalk, Olive Grove, Toffee Crunch

“Thanks” Sentiment: VersaFine Clair Pinecone

– Tear It! Tape

Other Products Used:

• Gina K Designs Skeleton Leaves Stamp Set

• May Arts Jute Twine

• MISTI Stamping Tool

• Heavyweight White Cardstock panel 2 1/2 inches wide by 4 inches long

• Heavyweight White Cardstock Base 7 inches by 4 7/8 inches score at 3 1/2 inches on the 7 inch side.

Follow Katy Here:

Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/eastwickspaperandink 

facebook: fb.me/eastwickspaper 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastwickspaperandink/ 

Blog: https://www.eastwickspaperandink.com/

Learn to Make a Back to School Card

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By Martha Lucia Gomez –

Hello there! During summer our time es limited and today I have an easy and fun Back To School Card featuring several of Imagine products, like VersaColor, Memento Ink and Markers and VersaFine. During the process you will see how all the different inks looks according to the project.

Skill Level: Beginner
Time to Complete: 30 Minutes

Directions

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Step 1:

Take a piece of a dark color cardstock to create the background. On my sample, I am using dark grey, but this type of stamping looks great in additional colors like red, blue or black. Select the stamp set that you prefer to create the background.

 I selected an alphabet set of stamps but I stamped the entire sheet at once. To make it, just secure the entire sheet over the stamping tool. To create the soft look, I used VersaColor  White. It is a soft ink ideal to emboss or create shadows.  

If you are not heat embossing it, let the piece a side for a while to ink dry naturally or use a heat tool to speed the process.

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Step 2:

In a separate piece of white smooth cardstock, stamp the spiral image using VersaFine Onix. Let the ink dry naturally and you will obtain a crisply image. Or if you prefer, you can heat emboss the stamped image to add a shiny look. 

 

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Step 3:

Stamp the focus image with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.

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Step 4:

Color all the details with Memento Dual Tip Markers.  

TIP: Keep in mind that you can use your Memento Dual Tip Markers with both inks, VersaFine and Memento without any coloring problem. 

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Step 5:

Create the card base and resize all the layers of your card. You can paste them with Tear It! Tape or use crafty foam tape to add more dimension and interest to your card.

Art Supplies:

Imagine:

• VersaColor – White 

• Memento – Tuxedo Black 

• Memento Dual Tip Markers 

• VersaFine – Onix Black

• Tear it! Tape 

• Craft Mat 

Other:

• Joy Clair Designs – Friendly Alpha Clear Stamp Set, White Smooth Cardstock 

• Crackerbox Stamps – Spiral Side Rubber Stamp

• Precious Remembrance Shop – School Days Stamp Set

• Positional Stamp Tool.

• Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Foam.

Learn Thumping Technique using Ink Pads

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By Martha Lucia Gomez –

Hello there! In today’s crafting tutorial I want to show you how to make the traditional thumping technique but this time using ink pads and not markers! To make my card, I used the large size of Memento Inks but it can be made with the Memento Drops too or with any other type of ink. This is an easy and fun summer card for any occasion.

Skill Level: Beginner
Time to Complete: 30 Minutes

Directions:

 

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Step 1:

Select the stamp set that you prefer. To make most evident this technique you can use solid stamps. Additionally, pick the colors of ink that you wanted to use. I am using two, Memento Ink Bamboo Leaves and Tangelo. 

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Step 2:

Ink your stamp with the first color. In my case Memento Bamboo Leaves. 

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Step 3:

Without stamp the image over the cardstock, ink the stamp partially with the second colors. Keep in mind the parts that you want to look with different shadows.

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Step 4:

Stamp the image over a piece of cardstock.

TIP: Clean the second ink pad with a dry towel to avoid contamination of the colors.

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Step 5:

You can repeat the above step if you want to obtain darker colors. Stamp a sentiment using a contrast color to complete your card.

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Step 6:

Resize the layer with, paste the sentiment and add the decorative layer over a card base. If you want, you can use your favorite crafty foam to add more dimension to your card.

 

Art Supplies:

Imagine:

• Memento – Bamboo Leaves and Tangelo

• VersaFine – Onix Black

Other:

• 88 and Clear – Clear Stamp Set Kissable Dandelion

• Scrapbook.com – Clear Stamp Set Handmade Essentials

• Joy Clair Designs – White Smooth Cardstock 

• Positional Stamp Tool.

• The Greetery LLC – Crimped Frame Die

• Die Cut Machine

• Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Foam.