Let’s Make a Flowers and Butterflies 3D Embossed Happy Birthday Card

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Imagine

By Martha Lucia Gomez –

Hello crafty friends! Today, I have a different way to use your VersaMagic Ink Pads. You only need a embossing folder and different colors of ink to create a colored background.

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 60 minutes

Directions:

Select an embossing folder of your preference. If you use a 3D Embossing Folder, you will note a bigger difference in the background.

Step 1:

Select the colors of VersaMagic Ink that you want to use. In today’s card, I am using Purple Hydrangea, Red Magic, Mango, Ocean Depth and Turquoise Green. Also select the embossing folder that you wanted to use.

Step 2:

Place the piece of cardstock behind your embossing folder before applying the ink to the embossing folder. With this you will see clearer how the colors will look on your background. Apply the ink directly with the ink pad over one of the sides of your folder. Remember that it has an embossing side and a debossing side. In my sample, I used the debossing side.

Insert the piece of cardstock inside of your embossing folder and pass it through the die cut machine before the ink dries.

Step 3:

To enhance the details that were not covered by the ink, you can use the Sheer Shimmer Stix Dauber. Just softly press the dauber directly over the details where you want to add the shimmer look. I used the Frost color to keep it neutral.

Step 4:

Now is the time to add the sentiment. I didn’t want to cover the colorful background, so I went for a large die cut sentiment. First, I inked a piece of white smooth cardstock with one of the colors used in the background. In my model it is the Turquoise Green. I applied it directly with the ink pad and let the paper dry naturally before the die cut the sentiment.

To add more contrast, I also die cut a tiny complement of the sentiment in a coordinated card stock. I pasted it directly over the large die cut sentiment using the OnPoint Glue.

Step 5:

Resize your layer and paste it directly over the card base using Tear it Tape. Paste the large sentiment over the colored background using crafty foam tape to add more dimension to the card.

Thanks for stopping by and remember, you don’t need to create complicated projects. Just use the best inks and let your creativity shine!

Art Supplies:

Imagine:

Other:

3D Embossing Folder
Die Cut Machine
White and colored cardstick
Crafty Foam Tape

Let’s Turn An Inky Background into a Beautiful Card Plus 3 Bonus Shaker Cards

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Imagine

By Nancy May

Last time we met we created a bunch of backgrounds together, using a few different inky mediums and a gel plate, along with some other supplies. This time we are going to turn one of those inky backgrounds into a lovely card. For the sake of time, we are only making one on screen, but I have 3 BONUS shaker cards to show you as well, so stick to the end!

~Nancy

Skill: Beginner, Intermediate

Time: Undetermined

Three Bonus Shaker Cards

Art Supplies

Imagine

● VersaMark Embossing Ink

● VersaMagic Dew Drop – Night Sky

● VersaMagic Dew Drop – Ocean Depth

● VersaMagic Dew Drop – Turquoise Gem

● Mboss Embossing Powder – Gold

● Mboss Embossing Powder – Clear

● VersaFine Clair – Summertime

● StazOn Ink Pad – Jet Black

Other

● Penny Black – Blissful Blossom Cling Mounted Rubber Stamp

● Whimsy Stamps – Vintage Script Background Cling Stamp

● Mama Elephant – Ft. Lafayette Die Set

● Tonic – Craft Perfect Gold Hearted 6×6 Paper Pad

● The Stamp Market – Gorgeous Greetings, Stamp and Dies

● Gelli Arts – 5×7 Gel Plate

● Speedball Brayer, 6”

Let’s Play With Inks, Sprays, Embossing Folders, and Gel Plate

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Imagine

By Nancy May

•When I lose my mojo it helps to just play and experiment with no particular direction or intent; simply allowing the process to guide me. That is where I am at today, so lets play with a bunch of different inks, sprays, embossing folders and a gel plate. Again, our focus is on exploration and discovery versus a completed project. Come back next time to see how some of the backgrounds become finished projects.

~Nancy

Skill: Beginner, Intermediate

Time: undetermined

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Art Supplies

Imagine

VersaFine Clair Ink Pads

– Morning Mist

– Cheerful

– Verdant

– Summertime

– Warm Breeze

– Charming Pink

Fireworks! Shimmery Craft Sprays

– Pear Tart

– London Fog

– Bamboo Leaves

– Cottage Ivy

– Dandelion

VersaMagic Dew Drops

– Night Sky

– Ocean Depth

– Turquoise Green

Other

Park Lane – 5×7 Embossing Folder Brush Dots

Stampin’ Up – Embossing Folder Tin Tile

Spellbinders – 3D Embossing Folder Beautiful Blooms

Altenew – 3d Embossing Folder Enchanting Vines

Gelli Arts – 5×7 Gel Plate

Speedball Brayer, 6”

Using Radiant Neon Inks on Black & White Cardstock

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Imagine

By Alison Heikkila

Hello! @AlisonHeikkila here. Let’s play with some Radiant Neon Inks on black and white cardstock. I use 3 of the 7 colors in a few different ways on this card. These techniques are fun and not complicated. I hope you’ll try them with your favorite stencil soon.

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Time to Complete: 20-30 minutes

Supplies:

Imagine:

Radiant Neon Ink in Electric Yellow

Radiant Neon in Electric Coral

Radiant Neon in Electric Pink

VersaMagic in Cloud White

Sheer Shimmer Spritz in Copper

Sponge Daubers

Craft Mat

Other:

A Colorful Life Designs: Astral Swirl Stencil

https://shrsl.com/41ch2

Stamp Anniething: Believe Word Die

Believe Word Die

Black & White Cardstock, Adhesive

Follow Alison here:

AlisonHeikkila.com

https://alisonheikkila.carrd.co/

Let’s Make a Beautiful Wedding Card

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Imagine

By Kathi Rerek

Greetings! It’s Kathi here to show you how to create a wedding card using trending wedding colors of dusky rose, pink, rose gold, and gold.

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Time: 1.5 hours

Directions:

Step 1:

Use Tuxedo Black Memento ink to stamp the wedding cake from the Dreams Come True Cling Stamp Set onto a 4” x 5.25” panel of white cardstock and onto repositionable label paper.

Step 2:

Use small scissors to fussy-cut the label paper version and place it atop its counterpart on the image panel as a mask.

Step 3:

Place a ruler horizontally over the base of the image.

With an ink sweeper, sponge Pixie Dust VersaMagic ink over the ruler and the masked image.

Step 4:

Use a pouncy tool or a stiff paint brush to pounce Rose Gold Delicata Ink.

Step 5:

Move the ruler to cover the top of the image and secure with magnets.

Use an ink sweeper to sponge Pink Petunia VersaMagic ink.

Remove the ruler and let it dry. I heat set to expedite the drying process.

Step 6:

Use a piece of scrap paper to cover the top part of the image panel. Place the Mandala stencil over the base and secure with magnets.

Sponge image with Pink Petunia VersaMagic to create a tone on tone pattern.

Repeat process with Sponge Rose Gold Delicata Ink to add a rosy golden shimmer to the stenciled pattern.

Step 7:

Use Copic markers to color the wedding cake. Add shading and fine details with colored pencils. Use chalk pencil to add shading below the wedding cake.

Step 8:

Position one of the plain rectangle dies from the Passe Partout Rectangles Die Set cutting side down on the image panel. Use repositionable Scotch Tape to secure it in place, then die cut the panel.

Step 9:

Cut a piece of white cardstock to 6.5”. Position the scalloped rectangle and the plain rectangle dies from the Passe-Partout Die Set on the panel, secure with repositionable Scotch Tape, and run the panel through the die-cut machine.

Step 10:

Use a sponge dauber to sponge Gold Dazzle Delicata Ink around the edges of the scalloped panel. Heat set.

Step 11:

Use a sponge dauber to sponge Rose Gold Delicata Ink around the edges of the plain panel. Heat set.

Step 12:

Position the stitched rectangle die from the Passe Partout Die Set onto the gold-sponged scalloped rectangle panel, secure it in place with repositionable Scotch Tape, and run the panel through the die-cut machine. The die will cut a rectangle from the center of the gold-sponged scalloped panel, leaving a stitched border framing the aperture.

Step 13:

Use a sponge dauber to add Rose Gold Delicata to the periphery of the die-cut. Heat set.

Step 14:

Use Tear It! Tape to adhere the gold scalloped die-cut onto the rose gold plain rectangle panel.

Use the tape to adhere rose gold die-cut to the aperture of the gold scalloped die-cut then adhere the matted image panel as the top layer.

Step 15:

Cut a piece of white cardstock to 8.75” x 6.125”. Score at 4.375” and fold to form an A6 card.

Place a piece of scrap paper into the center of the card. Use a sponge dauber to apply Pixie Dust VersaMagic ink to the periphery of the white card. Heat set.

Adhere the matted image panel to the front of the card.

Art Supplies:

Imagine Crafts Supplies:

Other Supplies:

Solar White Classic Crest Cardstock by Neenah Papers
Dreams Come True High Definition Cling Stamps by Stamperia
Mandala Stencil by the Crafters Workshop
Essentials Card Paste Partout Rectangle Die Set by Studio Light
Copic Markers – E11, E2, R21, R30, RV42, RV91, RV93, G43, G46, B60, C00, C0, C1
Elfenbein Ivory, Cold Grey I, II, III Polychromos Pencils by Faber Castle
Lavender Pastel Pencil by Derwent
Repositionable Label Paper by Avery
Repositionable Scotch Tape by 3M
STAY-tion by Ranger Ink
Big Shot by Sizzix
Stamping Platform by Tonic Studios
Heat Gun by EK Success

Let’s Make an Inspirational Quote Wall Hanging

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Imagine

By Kathi Rerek –

Greetings! It’s Kathi here today to share with you a tutorial about how to create an inspirational wall hanging using a favorite quote and your craft supplies. I used Golden Glitz Delicata, Nocturne, VersaFine Clair, and VersaMagic Chalk inks.

Skill: Intermediate

Time: 2 hours

Directions:

Step 1:

Use a Stitched Slimline Die and a Big Tags cutting dies to cut black cardstock for the panels.

Step 2:

Position the moon and sun from the Alchemy Mixed Media Stencil on the top of the large rectangular die-cut. Use removable Scotch Tape to secure the stencil to the back of stencil. Cover the openings around the sun and moon with Post-It Notes. Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Golden Glitz Delicata Ink over the stencil onto the die-cut. Heat set.

Step 3:

Use a magnet to secure the image panel horizontally along the base of a stamping platform. Position the clock from the ATC Coins Clear Stamp Set 6 facedown on the the panel, so that 12:00 is centered and facing the top of the panel.

Step 4:

Ink the clock with Golden Glitz Delicata ink and stamp the clock along the bottom of the tag. Heat set to bring out the lustre.

Step 5:

Position the compass from the Small Elements Stamp Set 2 facedown inside the circular opening of the clock with the “N” of North at 12:00.

Step 6:

Use Nocturne VersaFine Clair ink to stamp the small compass into the center of the clock image. Cover the stamped image with Clear MBoss Clear and melt the powder with a heat tool.

Step 7:

Use Turquoise Gem VersaMagic ink to stamp the swirls and stars from the Harvest Moon Clear Stamp Set and the stars from the Mini Stars Clear Stamp Set around the perimeter of the die-cut. Repeat using Sea Breeze VersaMagic ink. Heat set.

Step 8:

Edge the panel with Golden Glitz Delicata ink. I slide each edge of the piece along the side of the ink pad to create a strong golden edge. Heat set.

Step 9:

Use repositionable adhesive to secure the black tag die-cut to a piece of scrap paper, then use magnets to secure them to the base of the stamping platform.

Position the Celestial Navigation Clear Stamp 398 and stamp with Nocturne VersaFine Clair.

Step 10:

Cover the stamped image with MBoss. Melt the powder with the heat tool. (MBoss image application not shown)

Step 11:

Use Golden Glitz Delicata Ink to edge the tag.

Step 12:

Using an Ink Sweeper, apply Sea Breeze VersaMagic to a piece of mixed media paper.

Step 13:

Use a Sponge Dauber to apply Turquoise Gem VersaMagic around the edges of the paper, then blend using the Ink Sweeper and Sea Breeze VersaMagic. Heat set.

Step 14:

Secure the inked panel to the base of the stamping platform. Position the Ink and the Dog Mini Cling Stamp 109 stamp and stamp with with Nocturne VersaFine Clair. Heat set.