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FREE Download Harvest Moon Fall Crafts

Download a Harvest Moon file to use in papercrafting and home decor. 

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See How to Use Ink Blending Tools for a Fun Halloween Witch Card

In this card making lesson, Lisa shares how to create this very quick and simple ink blended night sky, perfect for Halloween cards.

StazOn Pigment Ink to Create a Coffee Card Gift Combo

StazOn Pigment Ink to Create a Coffee Card Gift Combo

Share some thoughts and some instant coffee with this front pocket card. Stamp with StazON PIGMENT ink for a great coverage on the kraft paper and use the Tear It! Tape to easily set paper and ribbons on the card.

Blue mixed media canvas with embossed elements and the words

Rebel Genius Canvas with Stamped Embossing

To create this cool Rebel Canvas I used the new MBoss Hologram embossing powder with a fun, classic technique to create a stamped impression in the embossing powder. The new Hologram embossing powder is soooo gorgeous and fun to use. I love that the new MBoss packaging allows for precision application and easy cleanup!

Handmade birthday card featuring a bubble gum machine image made using StazOn Pigment ink on dark cardstock.

Bubble Gumball Machine Birthday Card

I am sharing with you a fun bubble gum theme birthday card using StazOn Pigment ink and the new Sheer Shimmer Stix. Check it out!

Collage of images created by stamping StazOn Pigment on watercolor paper elements and layering together.

StazOn Pigment Lightbulb Shine Bright Art Collage

I love 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!

Handmade Christmas card featuring an Owl in a wreath.

Quick and Easy Owl Christmas Card

Stamping over Delicata Inks with another ink like VersaFine Clair or Memento Inks creates such a cool shimmery effect.
Watch my video below to see exactly what I mean.  Enjoy!

 

Handmade alien themed card made using fun mixed media supplies from Imagine.

Shimmery "Greetings From Outer Space" Card

How about a little out-of-this-world fun? When trying to come up with a unique card I thought of the theme aliens, so created this sky scene with shades of grey and silver and drew up some simple saucers to decorate the skies. 

Amplify Your Hawaiian Theme Party

Amplify Your Hawaiian Theme Party

For an upcoming birthday luau, Radiant Neon Amplify! was just the ticket to add a little texture and dimension to our invitations, thank you cards, and buffet signs. Check it out!

Harvest Cornucopia Thanksgiving Card

Harvest Cornucopia Thanksgiving Card

Thanksgiving is a lovely time of year spent with family and friends but it’s also time to give thanks for the bounty of the harvest for the year. Here’s to all of the farmers that make a bountiful Thanksgiving possible…Thanks for all your hard work.

Fall Tissue Box with Kaleidacolor and Creative Medium

Fall Tissue Box with Kaleidacolor and Creative Medium

Fall is my favorite time of the year and I love making home decor items to display around the house. It seems like I have tissues in every room for the little noses that come to visit Nana. Though manufacturers are making the tissue boxes prettier these days, they still need my artistic touch.

DIY Stamped Retro 50's Apron fabric ink

DIY Stamped Retro 50's Apron

I knew I wanted to make an apron the minute I received these fun retro kitchen stamps…stamping on fabric? Yes you can, with the help of Memento Luxe Ink Pads and Fabrico Markers it’s a snap. I was able to stamp, highlight and even dye the ruffled trim with ease. You can stamp and sew an apron from scratch as I have done or simply purchase a pre-sewn, plain apron to embellish.

 
Creative Medium to Express Love in Any Language

Creative Medium to Express Love in Any Language

When asked to do a project for Peace, Love and Understanding, I immediately grabbed for this oh so cute stamp and die set. In the background you will find "I Love You" in French and Braille, stamped with an ink pad so close to Kraft, you can barely tell its there. 

Hard Work Rosie the Riveter Card

Hard Work Rosie the Riveter Card

“No great achievement is accomplished without a bit of hard work.” So true so true and Labor Day is the perfect day to kick back and acknowledge those achievements! 

Memento Ink to Create a Power of Woman Card

Memento Ink to Create a Power of Woman Card

This is my Woman’s Equality Day project with a little wink. It shows the original 1971 Resolution Text in the background (thank you Wikipedia). Ladies, everyone of us has got the power to make the world a little bit better day by day. We delite ourself and others with our handmade gifts, cards and decorations. So let’s craft :)

 
Girl Power! Super Woman Card with Memento Ink

Girl Power! Super Woman Card with Memento Ink

Here’s a salute to all the women I know…and that goes for you! We don’t take credit for all the super things we do on a day to day basis…from stay-at-home mom’s taking care of homes, their family and all the extra errands that randomly pop up. Check out this super woman card!

IrRESISTibles Pico Embellisher for Gumball Machine Card

IrRESISTibles Pico Embellisher for Gumball Machine Card

I have discovered you can watercolor with almost any medium. Today I am using irRESISTible Pico’s. This is such a fun image to color and with the Pico’s, you can give the gumballs a little something extra.

Creative Vintage Mixed Media WoodBlocks crafting, crafting ideas, wood crafts, wooden, ink, mixed media art, art supplies, handmade crafts

Creative Vintage Mixed Media WoodBlocks

My decorating style includes using fun vintage children’s blocks to spell out various words that might celebrate a holiday or add whimsy to a shelf. 

 
StazOn and Fabrico Suede Travel Journal Cover

StazOn and Fabrico Suede Travel Journal Cover

Enjoy the journey as much as the destination and record every memory made along the way in this fun, easy collage style travel journal. 

Creative Medium to Make Postcards from the Road

Creative Medium to Make Postcards from the Road

Remember the days when we drove around with Thomas Guides in our cars? Big books of maps that not only helped you navigate the area but you had to learn how to navigate the book! Today the maps are likely outdated but quite useful for all sorts of projects.

Travel Treasure Shadow Box with Radiant Neon Ink

Travel Treasure Shadow Box with Radiant Neon Ink

Isn't it funny all of the little bits and pieces you collect on a road trip...everything from bottle caps, sea shells collected on the beach, sand saved in tiny bottles to the tacky tourist offerings like plastic hula dolls, pink rubber flamingos and the ever popular key chains.  Well this kitschy shadow box is just the ticket to save all those funky bits in one place.

Nautical Father's Day with Creative Medium

Nautical Father's Day with Creative Medium

Father's Day is celebrated around the world -not always at the same time, here in the Southern hemisphere we celebrate in September. I never miss an opportunity to create a card celebrating the dads. I always love texture on a masculine card and it is so easy to add as you will see from my tutorial.

Cool Daddy-O James Dean Father's Day Card

Cool Daddy-O James Dean Father's Day Card

A little iron, a little leather and one cool dude...a perfect start for any guy in your life.

Creative Medium Metallic Retro Picture Frame

Creative Medium Metallic Retro Picture Frame

A few days after we were asked to do an upcycling project I got hold of an old and ugly plastic picture frame. This technique using Creative Medium and Embossing Powder is very easy to do and gives a true metallic retro effect.

irRESISTible Jelly Bean and Easter Bunny Card

irRESISTible Jelly Bean and Easter Bunny Card

With Easter around the corner I was inspired to dig out my favorite stamps and make a card. It's playful and elegant! I teamed the bunny with this cute little jellybean stamp transformed by Memento inks and irRESISTibles.

irRESISTible Banner with Black Chalkboard Style Theme

irRESISTible Banner with Black Chalkboard Style Theme

Instead of buying one of those boring, standard banners from a party store, why not create your own that's sure to WOW and amaze all your guests? It's simple to create a layered banner that gets everyone into a festive mood for celebrating!

Handmade clock featuring gold embossed numbers.

Classic Time Clock Crafting Project

 

Artist In Residence Tina McDonald transforms a blank clock kit from RubberMoon Stamps into this stunning and classic home decor piece.

Memento Luxe on Wooden Postcard Seaside Greetings

Memento Luxe on Wooden Postcard Seaside Greetings

Remember your seaside adventure with this fun postcard.

 

 

StazOn Ink for an Upcycled Christmas Tree Craft

StazOn Ink for an Upcycled Christmas Tree Craft

Use this fun upcycling project for fun home decor pieces for the Holidays.

Memento Luxe for a Weathered Postcard

Memento Luxe for a Weathered Postcard

Create your own antiqued travel themed card.

Enjoy the Journey Vintage Upcycled Card

Enjoy the Journey Vintage Upcycled Card

Use your ephermera and paper scraps to get creative with this upcycling card idea.

Memento and VersaMark to Make a Cute Photographic Smile Card

Memento and VersaMark to Make a Cute Photographic Smile Card

 

This cute card features a splash of colored vellum.
 
 
 
Handcoloring Photographs Scrapbook Technique

Handcoloring Photographs Scrapbook Technique

 

Hand color your favorite black and white photographs using StazOn inks, along with Memento inkpads and markers.
 
 
 
Upcycled Coasters with Memento Dye Ink and Resin

Upcycled Coasters with Memento Dye Ink and Resin

Repurpose old coffee coasters into these beautiful works of art!

Fireworks Shimmery Craft Spray for a Let's Party Invitation

Fireworks Shimmery Craft Spray for a Let's Party Invitation

Add some color to your next invitation with Fireworks craft spray and Delicata Golden Glitz.

Metallic Ink for Mixed Media Dreams Card

Metallic Ink for Mixed Media Dreams Card

Capture anyone's dreams with this beautiful and inspiring card.

Memento Luxe Ink to Create a Red, White and Blue Card

Memento Luxe Ink to Create a Red, White and Blue Card

Take a little non-traditional spin on a patriotic themed card by replacing "regular" stripes with cheveron stripes to give a hip, modern approach to the 'ol Red, White and Blue!  Repeat this theme for other patriotic holidays through out the year.

Pico Embellisher to Create Shine on Dragonflies Wings

Pico Embellisher to Create Shine on Dragonflies Wings

Create this stunning card that is perfect for almost any occassion.

Sign Your Love with Kaleidacolor Inks

Sign Your Love with Kaleidacolor Inks

Treat a loved one to a marinara "I love you" card with Kaleidacolor in Tomato Vine.

Foam and Denim Flower Thank You Card

Foam and Denim Flower Thank You Card

Foam and denim add creativity to a flower card.

Some Bunny Loves You Easter Card

Some Bunny Loves You Easter Card

This delightful Easter greetings card features shimmer highlights with the Pico Embellisher.

Sheet Metal and StazOn Ink to Create a The Journey is the Reward Card

Sheet Metal and StazOn Ink to Create a The Journey is the Reward Card

Turn Imagine Crafts' SHEET Metal into an amazing background for your next project.

Congrats to You Eclipse Moon Card

Congrats to You Eclipse Moon Card

Silvery Shimmer Delicata stands out on this card against a dark blue background for amazing metallic effects.

Monterey Pine for a Union Jack Pin

Monterey Pine for a Union Jack Pin

Use Monterey Pine to make the perfect accessory for your art project or outfit.

Footloose and Fancy Free Card

Footloose and Fancy Free Card

Die cuts, embossing, embellishments, and inks make a cheerful summery card.

Eiffel Tower Card Made with Memento DewDrops

Eiffel Tower Card Made with Memento DewDrops

A beautiful Eiffel-tower themed card. 

Holiday Vintage Memories Card with VersaMagic Ink

Holiday Vintage Memories Card with VersaMagic Ink

A lovely holiday/winter themed card.

Handmade Christmas card featuring stenciled ornament shapes made using Fireworks Shimmery Craft Spray

Fireworks Shimmer Spray for a Mod Ornament “Merry Christmas”

For this Christmas card, use a masking technique to stencil the ornaments in two colors.

Fireworks Shimmery Craft Spray to Color Spring Dresses

Fireworks Shimmery Craft Spray to Color Spring Dresses

Use Fireworks Sprays and a paper cutter to create dresses. 

Cameo Memo Pad for Planners - Great New Year's Gift- Black background

Cameo Memo Pad for Planners - Great New Year's Gift

Create a cameo-embellished notepad and holder. 

Vintage Photo on Canvas with Creative Medium and StazOn

Vintage Photo on Canvas with Creative Medium and StazOn

 

Take an old photo -- or a new one -- mount it on canvas, and dress it up with color. 

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