Learn How To Arrange A Scrapbook Page With The Imagine Craft Mat

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Imagine

by Elina Stromberg

Scrapbooking is my favorite way to unwind. I love patterned papers, simple layouts, and combining ready-made embellishments with decoration elements I’ve made myself. For this scrapbook layout, you only need two sheets of patterned paper, scrap pieces of solid color papers, a few stamps, and your favorite inks, letter stickers, leftover pieces of chipboards and a mix of any ready-made embellishments you have available at arm’s reach. The center of your layout is your favorite photo, a memory you want to cherish and keep for the years to come!

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 1 hour

Directions

Step 1

Attach a strip of washi tape or a strip of patterned paper on the left side of your background paper. The grid side of Imagine’s Craft Mat will help you in aligning the long strip.  Glue a panel of patterned paper on the left side of the strip, partly covering it.

Step 2

Stamp patterns on the background around the area where you want to place your photo. Use the lightest color for the largest patterns and add smaller highlights with darker colors on top.  On this layout, I continued the triangle pattern on the stamped areas; I often get inspired by the patterns on the paper I decide to use and like to replicate similar images elsewhere on the project. You may spot the triangle shape also in larger sizes on this layout; I had a couple of triangle-shaped transparencies I included on the page.

Step 3

Stamp and fussy-cut embellishments. Combine your DIY decorations with ready-made stickers, die-cuts, and chipboards. Feel free to mix and match embellishments of various types and styles!  Layer embellishments and use them in clusters. Don’t try to cover the entire page but leave some areas undecorated.

Step 4

Highlight your photo: Mat the photo on a piece of white cardstock. Layer pieces of solid color or patterned papers underneath it or use ready-made chipboard frames for lifting the photo from the layout background.  On this layout, the background color was quite light, and for making the photo really pop I backed the chipboard frames with a darker grey color paper. For attaching the photo on the layout, I used foam stickers.

Step 5

Adding a hint of white and/or black will brighten all the other colors. I added black by stamping small black arrows on the background and white by highlighting the stamped embellishments and parts of the stamped background patterns with a white gel pen.

Step 6

Sometimes it may be tricky to align the letter stickers on the layout. A long ruler and the grid pattern on the Craft Mat will be of great help!  If you want the title word to end close to your main photo, start writing it from the end. This way you will manage the positioning of the complete word more easily!

Here are some additional close-ups from the finished page:

Supplies

Imagine

Memento Inkpad – Bamboo Leaves, Cantaloupe
VersaFine Clair Inkpad – Cheerful, Summertime, Warm Breeze, Nocturne
Craft Mat

Other

Patterned papers in size 12”x12”
Photo
Washi tape with honeycomb pattern
Cardstock – green, yellow, white and dark grey
American Crafts – Letter stickers
Stamps: Carabelle Studio: Mixed Media Flowers #1.  Studio Calico: Arrows, triangles, stars. Wycinanka: Lorem Ipsum
Embellishments:  Wooden hearts – Pinkfresh Studio, Felicity –  Chipboard frames, Heidi Swapp - Triangle-shaped transparencies , White sentiment stickers , Leftover pieces of honeycomb chipboards
White gel pen
Foam stickers
Glue

Create a Stamped Collage Using StazOn Pigment Inkpad

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Imagine

by Lori Warren

I love the new StazOn Pigment ink about as much as I love stamping! Finding ways to maximize the use of this mixed media ink would be a big win in my book! How to go about achieving this goal? A stamped collage, of course! Multiple stamps + multiple StazOn Pigment inks = Happy Stamper!

Skill: Beginner
Time: 1 hour

Directions

Step 1

Use stamps and a selection of StazOn Pigment ink to stamp a collage style background on a 6” x 4 ¼” panel of cardstock. Remember to overlap and group images for the best effect.

Step 2

Apply Memento ink (Cottage Ivy & Teal Zeal) directly to craft matte, add water and then use fan brush to apply ink splatters to panel.

Step 3

With Piano Black StazOn Pigment ink, stamp the small image of lightbulb onto white cardstock.

Step 4

Using watercolor method (wet ink on matte), use Memento ink to lightly color lightbulb. Fussy cut image out.

Step 5

Stamp large lightbulb image onto white cardstock (with Piano Black, StazOn Pigment Ink) and then fussy cut the image out.

Step 6

Apply StazOn Peacock Feathers ink directly from ink pad to large lightbulb image. Cut image in half, lengthwise.

Step 7

Stamp the “Shine Bright” sentiment with Piano Black StazOn Pigment Ink.

Step 8

Make a close trim around the saying (rectangle in shape). Color lightly with Memento (watercolor method).

Step 9

Apply washi tape to lower portion of the card.

Step 10

Prep small lightbulb and saying with 3M double sided dimensional tape.

Step 11

Adhere left half of the large lightbulb image to the top portion of the card, slightly off center. Mount small lightbulb over this image (see card for placement). Adhere saying over the washi tape.

Step 12

Mount panel to A6 sized card base of white cardstock. Apply black dots to the background with the Tuxedo Black irresistible Pico Embellisher.

Supplies

Imagine

StazOn Pigment – Shamrock Green, Peacock Feathers, Piano Black
Memento Dual Markers – Cantaloupe, Teal Zeal, Cottage Ivy
irRESISTible Pico Embellisher – Tuxedo Black

Other

Lori’s Cards & Creations – Grungy Circles stamp
Tim Holtz Collection – Stampers Anonymous, The Journal stamp set
Visual Image, Shining Bright stamp set
Washi Tape
Lost Coast Designs, Chickenwire Background stamp
3M Double Sided Mounting tape
Cardstock
Watercolor brush

Make this Stand-out Card for Newlyweds

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Imagine

by Tenia Nelson

Jazzy Paper Designs with a super fun Wedding theme card made with Imagine and Tsukineko products

Tenia here from Jazzy Paper Designs with a super fun wedding theme card made with Imagine and Tsukineko products. Weddings are always a special time in someone’s life and what better way to show your friends you care than to create a hand crafted card. Here are the directions on how to create this hip and stylish project!

Skill: Beginner
Time: 30 minutes

Directions

Step 1

Stamp the wood grain stamp on to paper using VersaFine Onyx Black and heat emboss with Clear Embossing powder onto white cardstock.

Step 2

Die cut “wishes” and create “wedding” sentiment using the label maker.

Step 3

Add shimmer onto image panel using Gold Sheer Shimmer Spritz.

Step 4

Add the sentiments, sequins to the card front using On Point Glue. Add washi and sticker stitches.

Step 5

Adhere twine and adhere image panel onto card using foam adhesive.

Thank you for checking out my project and have a wonderful day!

Supplies

Imagine

Other

Michaels – Winnie and Walter wood grain stamp, “wishes” die
Sticker Stitches
Washi tape
Sequins
Twine
Foam adhesive
Dymo label maker

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Complete Easy DCWV Papercrafting with Elegance

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Imagine

In the month of April, we challenged our artist with using DCWV paper in their projects. The challenge is specific to our Artists in Residence, whereas the color of the month is open to everyone. In today’s blog post we are sharing two projects from Tenia Nelson and Renee Zarate. Both artists use paper choice and metallic embossing powders to create elegant designs.

Gold Stripes and Roses Card by Tenia Nelson

I started this card with plain white cardstock then attached gold striped DCWV patterned paper onto the front. I choose an ornate and decorative rose stamp, inked with VersaMark and heat embossed onto dark wine or maroon color DCWV cardstock. I cut out the sentiment “You are beautiful and Wonderful” and splattered Fireworks Lulu Lavender onto sentiment panel. Then I adhered the rose embossed panel and sentiment panels onto the card base. As finishing detail, I add the polka dot washi tape and sticker stitches.

Gold Roses pattern stamped with VersaMark and embossed with Imagine's Embossing powder.

Supplies

Imagine

Versamark
Embossing Powder – Gold
Fireworks Shimmery Craft Spray – Lulu Lavender

Other

Winnie and Walter – stamps
DCWV paper
Washi tape
Sticker stitches
Spellbinders – rectangle die
Die cut machine
Heat Tool

Girl themed Thinking of You card with die cuts. Perfect for the fashionista in your life. DCWV paper.

Thinking of You Card by Renee Zarate

Do you have a Fashionista in your life? Why not make a fashion forward card for them? DCWV papers are beautifully coordinated in different pastel patterns along with the solid coordinating paper. This takes all the guess work out as to which papers go with others. This particular grouping of papers is called Peri & Peach with Brights Textured. It can be soft and feminine if you choose one side. Flip the paper over and there are other dramatic paper patterns to mix and match. Your choice!

spread of blue, lavender, striped, polka dots patterned paper from DCWV.

Supplies

Imagine

Delicata – Black Shimmer
VersaMark
Embossing Powder – Silver
irRESISTible Pico Embellisher – Bronze
Craft Mat

Other

DCWV paper pack – Peri & Peach, Brights Textured
Inkadinkado – stamps
Dyan Reaveley – circles
Sizzix Alterations– Tattered Florals die
Memory Box – Flutter Vine die
Washi tape
Heat tool
Paper trimmer
Die cutting machine
Strong adhesive
Blank card
Envelope

Think Different with Texture in Papercrafting

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Imagine

Texture is an important aspect of crafting. Color, layout, and the concept are essential to creating a finished piece, but texture is the extra element that can add complexity. Texture also satisfies that part of our brain that gets curious to touch and experience how something feels. We love the touch and feel aspect about cardmaking. The tactile experience of a card is what makes it go from pretty to OMG! In today’s blog post, we are sharing two texture rich projects by Elina Stromberg and Tenia Nelson. Enjoy!

Layers Of Life by Elina Stromberg

Embossing powders and texture pastes are an easy way to create texture and add dimension to your papercrafting projects. There’s no need to choose just one technique. The texture can be layered for creating eye-catching effects. On the background of this card, I first applied VersaMark through a stencil and heat-embossed using Vintage Plum Embossing Powder. Then I misted the background with Cherry Blossom Walnut Ink and dried with heat-gun. Re-heating the paper gently broke the embossing powder’s glossy coat letting the ink attach on the surface. The end-result was an amazing ceramic look! For the second layer of texture, I used another stencil with Metallic Copper Creative Medium. The butterflies and the quote text paper are water colored with the same Walnut Ink color used for the background bringing the overall design together.

Texture is an important aspect of crafting. Tenia Nelson and Elina Stromberg share their projects that feature texture with ink, paper, corrugated cardboard, shimmer and with Creative Medium. #papercrafting #shimmer #texture

Supplies

Imagine

Creative Medium – Metallic Copper
On Point Glue
VersaMark
Embossing Powder – Vintage Plum, Black
Walnut Ink – Cherry Blossom

Other

White mixed media paper
Stencils
Visible Image – stamps
Cardbase – cream
Cardstock – red
Pink embroidery yarn
Scissors

Love You Card by Tenia Nelson

Hey, Y’all! Tenia here from Jazzy Paper Designs with a super fun handmade card. Imagine artists were challenged with texture for the month of March and I thought it would be fun to use corrugated cardboard for the challenge. I started with a stamped image that appears to have a lot of texture already in Rich Cocoa Memento ink and added splatter using Rich Cocoa Fireworks Shimmery Craft spray. Then I die cut the heart from a cardboard box and stamped a sentiment onto image panel using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. I also added twine, washi, and sticker stitches. Once the front design comes together finish by matching the cardboard color of the heart to Kraft cardstock and add tiny heart stickers.

Supplies

Imagine

Memento Marker – Tuxedo Black
Memento – Rich Cocoa
Fireworks Shimmery Craft Spray – Rich Cocoa

Other

Concord & 9th – stamps
Cardstock – kraft, white
Embellishments – hearts
Washi tape
Sticker stitches
Twine
Heart die

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Create A Triple Threat of Planner Awesomeness

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Imagine

We are always amazed at the unique and creative ideas our Artists In Residence create every month. January is all about planners as we expect January to be the season for resolutions, goal-setting and planning. Jessica Litman, Martha Lucia Gomez, and Jennifer Vanderbeek show us a powerhouse variety of planner crafts including DIY washi tape, and designing your own planner stickers. We love these resourceful ideas. Share them with anyone you know who is a planner geek!

Jessica Litman

Washi tape could be one of my favorite embellishments for planners. It easily breaks up pages into different sections, adds color to all white pages and is just fun! This project came out of my need for a variety of washi tape colors without spending a lot of money!

Jessica’s Directions

Jessica Litman show you how to make your own washi tape for planners and journals. #planner #journal

Step 1

Lay tissue paper flat on craft mat. Create small polka dots on tissue paper using irRESISTible Pico Embellishers.

Jessica Litman show you how to make your own washi tape for planners and journals. #planner #journal

Step 2

Let sit until dots are not quite dry, but just damp. Cover tissue paper with shipping tape. Push over dots to create a tie dye effect. Set aside to fully dry. Cut into long strips.

Step 3

Run the strips through Xyron sticker maker. (Make sure the shipping tape side is facing up.) Peel off tissue paper from sticker backing.

Martha Lucia Gomez shows you how to make your own washi tape for planners and journals. #planner #journal

Step 4

Adhere to your planner, cards, or roll up over an old tape dispenser!

Jessica’s Supplies

Imagine

irRESISTible Pico Embellisher – Lilac Posies, Angel Pink, Morocco
Imagine Craft Mat

Other

White Tissue Paper
Packing Tape
Xyron – 3” Disposable Sticker Maker
Scissors

Martha Lucia Gomez

I made my own “washi tape” with traditional mailing labels and different inks and texture. I’ll share how I did it so you can do it yourself.

Martha’s Directions

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Step 1

Take a label sheet and place a stencil over it. Secure the stencil with masking tape. Apply Creative Medium Iridescent Turquoise to the stencil.

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Step 2

If you want to intensify the color, mix the Creative Medium with Memento Ink first. I added a few sweeps of Paris Dusk and Memento Desert Sand on the craft mat and mixed them with the palette knife to darken the color. You don’t need to remove the stencil to change the colors, just keep it in place and apply your different combinations. Let dry.

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Step 3

To change the design and texture take a different stencil and place over the same label sheet. Secure it with masking tape. Apply VersaMark directly with the pad over the free areas of the stencil. Remove the stencil and apply Gold Embossing Powder. Melt with the heat tool. Finally, take a border stamp and stamp it directly over the sheet. I used several different border stamps with Brilliance Ink – Pearlescent Jade.

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Step 4

Remove the labels from the adhesive sheet and resize them according to the size of your planner.

Martha’s Supplies

Imagine

Creative Medium – Iridescent Turquoise
Memento – Paris Dusk and Desert Sand
VersaMark
Embossing Powder – Gold
Brilliance – Pearlescent Jade
Craft Mat

Other

Label sheet
Stencils
Heat Tool
Joy Clair – Aztec Background Builder Stamp

Jennifer Vanderbeek

I love my planner, and I like being able to add quick decorative accents to it. Stamps are a fabulous way to do that, but I plan as I go and frequently update my planner away from home. This makes planner stamps less than optimal because of all the gear I’d need to carry with me. To solve that problem, I sat down with my stamps, ink pads, and a whole lot of label sheets to create my own stamped planner stickers! Here’s my 2017 planner decked out in DIY stamped stickers!