Why buy a decorative frame when you can create your own! I love using Brilliance and VersaMagic ink with the watercolor technique to really stylize and customize my own frames and home decor pieces. I walk you through each step in creating this frame in the video below.
This cardmaking project is all about using layers of ink to create a collage background with stamps and stencils. It’s a great way to build a cool background in order to feature that perfect focal image, like a Vertigo, die cut dragonfly.
Skill: Intermediate Time: 30 minutes
Directions
Step 1
Apply VersaMagic DewDrops to a Craft Mat and add water.
Step 2
Lay 8.5” x 11” piece of cardstock down into the wet ink. Repeat as needed.
Step 3
Apply VersaMagic through the diamond shape stencil with a sponge dauber.
Step 4
Stamp script stamp with StazOn Pigment Ink.
Step 5
Apply water and blot with a paper towel, pulling some ink away.
Step 6
Spray panel with Walnut Ink, blot and dry. This gives the paper a vintage or antique look.
Step 7
With a different stencil apply a different color of VersaMagic. This creates a beautiful layered effect.
Step 8
Using the same stencil, apply White VersaMagic to make a bit of a frosty ghost effect.
Step 9
Cut cardstock panel to multiple 2.5” x 3.5” ATCs or Artist Trading Cards.
Step 10
Stamp a vintage postcard image with VersaFine Clair.
Step 11
Edge ATCs with brown and black inks to continue the antique look.
Step 12
Tie string around each card a couple times to give the ATCs to give extra flair.
Step 13
Die cut dragonfly image from Vertigo Prism, color with VersaMagic.
Step 14
Prepare dragonfly with double-sided dimensional tape. This will give each dragonfly the effect of flying.
Step 15
Adhere dragonfly die cut to ATCs.
Step 16
Enhance dragonfly with a white pen and embellish with tag and sticky gems.
It has been such a long time since I have done a scrapbook layout. I really miss doing them! I used several different Imagine products to create the background for my layout; Creative Medium, Fireworks, Delicata, Brilliance, VersaMagic, and StazOn Pigment Ink.
Watch my video below for details on how I created the background for my layout.
‘Tis the season to send that special couple an elegant handmade card wishing them a Happily Ever After. This quick and easy card was made with Delicata Silvery Shimmer ink, a stencil and some pretty trimmings. It came together quickly but should leave a lasting impression on the pair of lovebirds!
Skill: Beginner/Intermediate Time: 30 minutes
Directions
Step 1
On a panel of cardstock, apply Delicata Silvery Shimmer ink over a stencil with a sponge dauber.
Step 2
Spray panel with Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray in Sparkle.
Step 3
Stamp a script stamp (partial impressions) in Koala Gray StazOn Pigment ink.
Step 4
Water down Versa Magic in Aegean Blue on mat and apply ink splatters to panel with a fan brush.
Step 5
Print saying and trim to size.
Step 6
Apply double-sided foam mounting tape to back of saying.
Graduation season is upon us. As much as it a joyous time in anyone’s life, you feel the pressure of the final exams, think about that next phase of your life and probably make a big move. Don’t forget the grad in your life, and make him/her a fun, grungy card. I will show you how you can create a simple, yet layered background with fun ruler embellishments and matching sentiment.
Skill: Beginner Time: 30 minutes
Directions
Step 1
Smoosh the Turquoise Gem VersaMagic ink onto the Imagine Craft Mat.
Step 2
Spray water over the ink. Smoosh the watercolor paper and create a random background. Dry the paper.
Step 3
Stencil the gears with the Vintage Sepia VersaFine ink and Inkblusher.
Step 4
Using the palette knife and modeling paste, stencil another image.
Step 5
Spray some Walnut Ink, then brush the ink with a wet brush. Dry paper.
Step 6
Stamp the ruler stamps with the Piano Black StazOn Pigment ink.
Step 7
Cut out the rulers and ink the edges with the Piano Black StazOn Pigment ink.
Step 8
Assemble card. Glue on the rulers and add a sentiment.
I have used one of my all-time favorite Rose stamp for today’s card project. I love this stamp because of its realistic layering effect. To achieve this beautiful layering I used a couple of ink types today. I used the Memento Inkpads, our brand new Stazon Pigment inks, Radiant Neon inkpad, and VersaMagic inkpads & I was very happy to see the final outcome and the way they all work together.
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