See how to use StazOn ink pads to customize Window Cling Vinyl to wrap a mason jar for homemade bath salts.
Create a mixed media background with Memento Luxe inkers.
Create a fall themed Birthday Card!
Here is a beautiful quick and easy floral themed "Hello" card. Enjoy this Emboss Resist technique with Ink Blended background card.
Easy technique to make a card that looks like it has an etching effect. Learn how to layer ink through a stencil.
Join Nicole as she shows you how to add VersaColor ink to your cardmaking projects. She's got five ways that you can use this water-based pigment ink for various techniques in paper crafting.
Here's some inspiration for a quick card using some of my favorite inks. I used the direct to paper inking to create a simple and quick background but effective and informal just the way I like it. With a bit of bling on top and a gorgeous star, this card is perfect for any celebration.
Lisa shows you 5 techniques on heating embossing on paper.
Creating an Artsy book cover is easy with All-Purpose Ink and Ink Droppers. This project will walk you through the step by step process of creating a unique background paired with a large word stamped (with StazOn Pigment Ink) as a focal point.
See how Annie Collins creates a birthday card with a few easy steps.
Learn how to create a beautiful watercolor wash background for your paper crafting projects using MementoLUXE and Delicata inks. Once you see how easy it is, you’ll be hooked on this technique!
Do you love making lists and papercrafting? Today's project is a perfect crossover of both. This is a quick and easy project that you can make for your friends and family.
Use stencils along with a few inks to create gorgeous backgrounds wrapped in Vellum and heat embossed with inspirational quotes.
Kissing Technique is an easy way to combine your stamps and create unique designs for your stamping projects. Just select one solid design and combine it with another pattern and create different layouts.
A monochromatic color scheme can produce a lovely outcome; especially when framed with White MBoss Embossing powder.
I love the look of water colors. I have a few stamps with beautiful swish marks but sometimes I need them to be bigger and more substantial, so I used my ink pads for that. And in a few minutes you have a gorgeous simplistic background that looks really artistic.
Learn How to make a custom make up bag with a fabric liner using All-Purpose Inks. Download a free PDF!
Christmas is quickly approaching so I have stocking stuffers on my mind. I knew the instant I saw the Deer Friends stamp set from Joy Clair it would make a perfect little magnetic playset.
Jowilna shows you how to create an inky watercolor background with Memento and VersaFine Clair.
The sparkle of the Delicata ink on the patterned paper background helps to make the Rinea foiled paper die-cut pieces really pop off the card! See how I make this purple elephant themed card.
This mixed media paper doll panel was so fun to make. I used Rinea foil, Creative Medium, foam tape and Tsukineko inks in this crafting project. Rinea foiled paper works beautifully with 3D embossing folders and makes a great foundation for the girls stamped in VersaFine Clair inks. Enjoy!
We have a stamp and a pen. What are we going to be doing with the pen…making doodles! It’s really easy and I’ll bet you’ve been practicing this for years without even realizing it. Let’s go!
I made a fun shaker card using a number of fabulous Imagine products including the new Mboss Embossing Powder in my new favorite color Silver! In addition, I'm adding some beautiful shiny Rinea paper. Join me in today's fun paper crafting tutorial.
Need a quick and simple background technique for a greeting card? See how I create a patterned background with large sponge daubers and Memento Ink. Sponge daubers are dense foam and can behave like a soft textured circle stamp when inked up heavily.
I have a special project to share with you: stained glass piece using acetate and aluminum foil. I've been wanting to try this technique and I know that now is the perfect time to do this with the new StazOn Pigment inkpads! Check it out!
Ink blending is a technique I use on so many of my cards and creating ombre backgrounds is something I use quite often to create backgrounds, especially scenes. I'm sharing tips and tricks to create ombre ink blended backgrounds in today's video! I hope you enjoy it!
Learn how to use a cloud stencil to create an inkblended card.
I love the brillance shimmer that Brilliance Ink adds! I created this entire card using different colors of Brilliance Ink.
Watch my video tutorial below to see how I did it. Enjoy!
I am sharing a very simple and fun technique using the irRESISTible Pico Embellisher in a new way. Importantly, I show you how to use StazOn Pigment ink over the Pico since StazOn is perfect on slick surfaces. Finally, I use a beautiful fairy stamp as a silhouette to finish our card project.
Fireworks! Is there a better product to use during the month of July? These shimmery craft ink sprays are gorgeous, full of pigment, shine and sparkle and make some gorgeous backgrounds that require little to no effort!
Here is another upcycled project from me! I really love giving old, tired objects new life. I can always count on my All-Purpose Ink to help freshen things up!
Create a 3D piece of Mixed Media Art with a metal flower and a variety of inks. To add a nice 3D effect to your project, just use metal! Metal is a great way to add dimension and can even be colored to match with StazOn Pigment ink. The results can really be spectacular!
I used several different colors of the new Mboss Embossing Powder on some my layout along with some blue Fireworks! Sprays to create a beautiful by the sea mixed media scrapbook layout. Watch my video below to see how I did it. Enjoy!
Interested is slowing down and being more mindful? A Daily Journal to document artsy ideas and creative thoughts might be just what is needed.
Stamping with the new StazOn Pigment allows you to use a simple technique to create beautiful color on your vellum cards quickly and easily.
Scrapbooking is a great way to craft and upcycle your memory keeping. The last memory I wanted to save is of Mother’s Day, so I decided to create this keepsake using a vintage book cover, walnut ink, and Fireworks Shimmery Sprays.
I love upcycling old, found items. In today's video, I give this tea tin has a fresh new shabby chic look while still holding on to that vintage feel using the VersaFine Clair ink in Fallen Leaves paired with the Walnut ink. I love this way this turned out and hopefully, you will give this project a try.
There are many ways to create galaxy/night sky backgrounds for your cards. You can use ink blending, watercolor, ink smooshing, braying, and so much more. But did you know you can create galaxy and night sky backgrounds with embossing powder? Take a look!
In this video I show you how to use your Mboss embossing powder in Shimmering Night Sky to create an underwater scene. Together with Fireworks spray and Memento ink you can create a gorgeous card straight from a mermaid's home, complete with sea critters.
Mboss embossing powder is sold in a resealable bag and it is so easy to use and clean up after. The gusseted bottom allows it to stand independently on your surface and won't tip over easily. The fact that you can pinch the bag while you are pouring the powder onto your project allows for greater accuracy too. I used the Hologram MBoss powder on this star card and it really makes the focal point pop!
I wanted to use Hologram Mboss embossing powder from Imagine in a unique way. This fabulous embossing powder is fine for detailed stamping but also sparkles with colors of the rainbow. In this video, I show you how to stamp, emboss and fill in with a watercolor technique.
For this card I used a few Memento Dual-tip Markers and the gorgeous Mboss Embossing powder by Imagine.
With summer being just around the corner, be ready by making a sea-themed bracelet for your vacation swag. Use the Mboss embossing powders to cover metallic charms, such as starfish, seahorses, and anchors, to add color to them.
Did you know that you can use StazOn Pigment Ink as a resist with other inks like VersaFine Clair? Find out how by watching my video below.
Today's card has surprises - a completely clear front! Using the new StazOn Pigment ink and acetate, I was able to create my own patterned acetate using Waffle Flower stamps to make the front of the card really unique!
I have limited space for craft supplies and am always looking for ways to get multiple uses out of a single supply. One way to accomplish this, for example, is to keep a stash of white paper flowers in different sizes and color them to match your project.
I used StazOn Pigment ink in many of the gorgeous, vibrant new colors on a black chalkboard background and the colors look fantastic! You can even see the purple on black...WHAT?! You have to see for yourself.
Have you tried the new StazOn Pigment Inks yet? They are amazing and work great to stamp on plastics like acetate for shaker cards. I also used it to stamp on Imagines Vertigo to make some pretty butterflies.
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!
I wanted to create a dreamy ombre background so, I used a few Memento Inks and a jumbo dauber. I stamped using Nocturne VersaFine Clair ink and quickly colored with a few memento markers and a water-brush. See my video for more!
I love to create backgrounds for my cards and using fun techniques to add more interest. To make this fun love card today I used not only a really fun multi-color stamping technique but also, a SHINY INK PAD!! The Brilliance Pearlescent Coral ink pad was perfect for stamping this background and adding some shine for even more interest on this CAS card!
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!
In this video I'll share how you can stretch the use of your VersaMark ink pads and create easy backgrounds with them. Even though VersaMark is generally used for heat embossing, it's also a great ink for tone-on-tone or monochrome stamping.
I LOVE anything and everything rainbow in cardmaking, and if it sparkles, that's even better! See how I do this!
We all need a little inspiration sometimes and, for this project, I took my inspiration from the Impressionism style of paintings from the 1860s. It resulted in a fun project using the All-Purpose inks and other Imagine products to create a miniature floral scene on a 4”x4” flat panel canvas.
Today I share with you how to create a Galaxy or night sky using VersaMagic Ink, Brilliance Ink, and MementoLuxe. These creamy inks blend so smoothly and seamlessly that anyone can create a gorgeous night sky. Join me as I show you how to make a wonderful Galaxy card.
Create an ombre background using a watercolor technique and Memento Ink. Watch the video!
Create cute Panda Birthday Cards!
Memento Markers and the Imagine Craft Mat can make ink smooshing backgrounds so easily! I'm sharing a ton of techniques, tips, and tricks in today's video.
Tsukineko inks are perfect for stamp layering! In today's video, I'm sharing how you can layer VersaMagic and VersaFine Clair inks to create these simple yet gorgeous butterflies, and adhere them together to make a string of pop-up surprise.
For this card I heat embossed a few flower images with white embossing powder on vellum. I used my sharp pair of scissors to fussy cut them.
This project is all about making something out of nothing. At least, nothing as in a piece of corrugated cardboard from a discarded box and lined paper from an old notebook.
I stamped a beautiful pattern in VersaMagic and placed the DewDrop shapes on the background of the card.
In today's video, I create a fun and colorful card using Imagine's Fireworks Sprays and the new Dewlets. I love the adorable Dew Drop ink pads from Imagine and was inspired to create a fun rainbow raindrop theme card that reads You Color My World!
For today’s card, I used the new Dewlets Die to create a beautiful paper daisy. I used the die to cut out a few petals and adhered it on the card panel with the On Point Glue.
Artist Trading Coins are very popular right now and so fun! I love having different shapes to work with to create fun projects. Use Fireworks Shimmery Craft Spray and Creative Medium to apply great colors and textures to your background.
Ink is not just for paper. You can use it on fabric, metal and more specifically Polyform clay. You can use inks to transform polymer clay projects into a wide variety of pieces. Use ink to simply color your clays projects, use with stamps to add designs, or blend it into the clay to create a new color clay.
Layering stencils are trending now and we can create beautiful designs and make techniques with the different patterns.
Summer can be busy with a hype of activities outside! But just in case there are days when you feel like staying inside you can beat the heat with a cardmaking session. In this tutorial, I go over some basic techniques that you can use on a variety of designs.
Shoes are one of my favorite things to upcycle. In today's video, I show you how to take an inexpensive pair of plain white canvas shoes and stamp them with various floral images. I used Versafine Clair and Fabrico Markers for this project.
Don’t you just love red, and with the month of love we are celebrating raspberry red with loads of repetition. I created this shimmering layout using tons of red ink and then added a few splashes of other color for some fun contrast.
There are days when the rainy weather keeps you inside. It’s a good idea to have a crafty project idea that you can pull out from your sleeve when the boredom tries to sneak in. For this decorated glass jar you will only need a short list of things every paper crafter has in her stash.
All the Delicata colors are truly stunning but I have to admit, I think the rose gold is my favorite. I love the gold shimmer it has mixed with the soft rose color. I also added Imagine's gold embossing powder as accents to my card to really make it pop!
Can you ever have too many notebooks? This gives them all kinds of great potential on the outside, just like the blank pages are inside. For the Moleskine notebook, I’ve used Fabrico and All-Purpose inks to decorate it with some cute monkeys, designating this notebook for future cute and cheeky thoughts!
This month Imagine is celebrating terrific shades of teal and there are quite a few beautiful inks to bring to this party. I love teal and some of my favorite inks include a bit of shimmery goodness in them too.
Shades of Tangerine make for a really interesting and effective summertime vibe. Take a look at how blending 3 different shades of Tangerine using StazOn, Memento Luxe and Radiant Neon can really make a resist embossed image come to life.
Happy National Donut Day!! Who’s hungry for some donuts?? This is an easy way to spend the holiday with your loved ones… by eating donuts and adding donuts to practically anything!
See how to use Imagine embossing powder and Tsukineko's VersaMark ink to upcycle an old cutting board.
Layer Radiant Neon ink and stack die cuts with On Point Glue to create a dynamic textured look.
Fireworks! spray provides an easy way to turn simple white papers into vibrant, colorful backgrounds for card projects. When working on one-layer projects, the stamped image needs to be protected with a mask to avoid the wet ink getting on the main image. For this technique, no special supplies are needed as the masks are created using cheap masking tape and baking paper or wax paper. This technique can be used for various projects; ATC’s, standard sized cards, scrapbook layouts, and art journal pages.
Create some fun textures with Kaleidacolor inkpads. Play with some Creative Medium for some fun textured effects. Learn more...
Remember scratch & sniff stickers? Nadine Carlier shows you how to create your own using embossing powder.
I like to think outside the so-called box. Anyone can work on a puzzle—but a wearable puzzle, now that’s a challenge. So here you have a fun, colorful way to wear a puzzle and look stunning while you do.
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!
This bookmark uses a technique popular in altered books and a favorite of artists like Austin Kleon: found poetry. In found poetry you pick out the words you want and cover everything else, leaving only your message behind. Check it out!
So glad you could join us today at Imagine Crafts. Today I bring to you a mixed media journal page created by the poetry sentiment.
Trees by Joyce Kilmer is one of my favorite poems. Living in the country I have had the opportunity to enjoy trees all my life. Put the two together in this craft project.
For the past four years I’ve been picking a single word that is my guide for the next 12 months. I like to put this word some place I’m going to see it a lot, so my planner is the perfect place to showcase it. The paper planner community has been growing by leaps and bounds, lately, and custom dashboards are a great way to personalize a planner.
New Year's for me is when you start a new year of life, a new opportunity, a new calendar or simply when you want to celebrate something new. Today I created a special card for our New Year's Inspiration Challenge. It is a birthday card to celebrate a new year of life and on this card I am using fun techniques to create backgrounds, coloring stamped images and create textures over different materials. Come and enjoy with me!
I used several techniques and many fun products to create this sweet elephant card. Let me show you how.
It’s always nice to have little gifts on hand for last minute gifts. These “charming” dog tags can be made quickly and depending on the jewelry findings you add they could be used for necklaces, earrings, charm bracelets, zipper pulls, or even key chains.
Who doesn’t love to get a piece of Mail Art by snail mail? Not only do the postal workers have fun looking at it but you have a bona fide work of art to send to an artsy friend. Just make sure there aren’t any bits and bobs that can become detached along the way. What a fun way to send your love!
Memento Luxe ink pads offer such lovely subtle colors, they allow you to blend different shades of one color to get a really unique result. This card showcases not only the ink pad colors but also the matching Memento Markers combined to create a green on green card.
I love Fall. My friends and family born between September and November always receive a Fall themed card. Today I am showing you how to make such a card and as an added bonus, I have used a little Creative Medium Copper to cover up a huge mistake. SAVE!
Bringing Ombre into this century can't be any easier - simply grab your Kaleidacolor ink pads. I remember getting my very first Kaleidacolor ink pad some 15 years ago - yes you heard me that long ago - its the same one used here today and I am as much in love today as then, but realized that I don't use them often enough though. I love the rainbow colors and the possibilities these ink pads offer. Lets explore...
I have always thought of StazOn as a stamping ink, you know for the usual on glossy things like metal, glass and plastic. Let’s explore how I created some gorgeous backgrounds on glossy envelopes as part of my technique portfolio.
The problem with moving to a new home, one of the problems I should say, is finding new locations to put things. I like to know where my keys are so I don’t waste time looking for them when it is time to go! I decided this small canvas would be just the thing, not only is it pretty but so useful!
It is always nice to have artistic yet practical storage containers. Think outside the box (pun intended) to make unique to you and your style, storage units. This box was designed using stencils specifically to hold StazOn Studio Glaze bottles.
I love playing with my Neon Amplify! The possibilities are endless and you can literally have so much dimensional fun in a variety of colors to match any project. Come and see how I create this fun effect using a rainbow of colors.
I love to upcycle items that may have outlived their usefulness in their original form into pieces of art. I thought this old rusty muffin tin would be a perfect candidate.
As fall begins and In the dead of winter my thoughts often drift to spring time. What better place to be in the spring than Paris? For this card I used the new StazOn Studio Glaze product to mimic the beautiful sky colors seen only in the city of light.
Celebrate that special someone’s birthday with this fun clear aquatic birthday card using StazOn Opaque Inks and these fun under the sea stamps!
This is a fun project to do with an old photo of yourself, your kids or friends. The only old photo I had in my stash is one taken of me several years ago when I was still working in sales. It is a black and white photo which is great since color can be added to the picture.
Is there a fabulous lady in your life who qualifies as a Diva? I have one in mind for this gift journal as her long-awaited graduation gift is a trip to Paris where I’m sure she’ll be writing notes, saving ephemera and doing a little sketching in famous museums. If you have an artistic Diva in your circle of friends this is a one of a kind handmade gift she can treasure.
When we were asked to create a project with movement I knew immediately what I wanted to do…a telescoping card! This project incorporates so many things I love…metallics in the form of Metallic Creative Medium, Steampunk designs, rubber stamping and sheets of mica – Mother Natures own form of glitter. Let’s get “moving” and make this telescoping card come to life.
A green DIY project, perfect for the whole family!
International Day of Peace is a time to celebrate our global unity and the wonderful things that bring us together! This colorful sentiment is great for anyone who is far away but near in your heart.
When my kids were little, one of our favorite things to do was to gaze up at the sky and look for shapes in the clouds. Of course after rain storms we were looking for rainbows. This card combines both with Radiant Neon Amplify! Check it out!
When creating a mixed-media project it is fun and interesting to have lots of texture. This panel can be used as a piece of home decor or you can make a card using the technique, whatever direction your muse leads you in.
Memento inks are so versatile and I can use them for my favorite coloring technique – Watercolor! The colors stay true and are so easy to blend, they are my go to when I want to make a beautiful spring themed watercolor card.
For those of us in the U.S. the Labor Day weekend is a marker as the end of summer. If you are fortunate enough to be invited to a party of some sort you'll probably want to bring a small hostess gift. This little bag fits the bill!
See how Tear It Tape can adhere burlap to paper in this Seashell Ocean card.
"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think and loved more than you know.” There are opportunities daily to show our support to other women who may be fighting battles that we are completely unaware of. Why not give that support with a card?
My niece is a real girly girl – but with such a strong personality! I used a recent photo of her to create a beautiful layout using strong colors – reminding her that she is capable of anything, but most of all – a homegrown natural beauty. I used StazOn Studio Glaze to create the beautiful doll for this layout.
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 :)
I love this sentiment paired with boot steps and a doily stencil. Tough and soft at the same time. Who in your life could use a card like this? Your mom, sister, friend, coworker? I will be sending this one to a friend that just got a promotion at work…she will love it!
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!
Fun embossing, cute washi tape and for those in my generation, a super fun Viewmaster!
I found this nifty pair of canisters at a flea market recently and I thought it would be fun to kick it up a notch and give them a little French flair.
This card is dedicated to the one of the greats. Julia Child brought the pleasure of French cuisine to American kitchens at a time when marshmellow flush was considered a delicacy. So here's to you Julia, Happy Birthday!
French Bulldog Piggy bank covered in quotes from the Queen of French cuisine – Julia Child! He's a perfect little watch dog over a new cooking space.
Monoprinting makes a lot of fun and offers a wide variety of options to create several layers on a project. Experimenting with this technique using only my craft mat, I found out that Radiant Neon Amplify! is the perfect color to add new dimension and feel to the surface.
I love creating colorful cards and the same goes if it's masculine. I get inspired by colors and this fun Kaleidacolor (Blue Breeze) was the starting point of my card.
This is a fun and easy project that brightens up any entertaining space!
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.
This card works like a sudoku puzzle. It comes along with several letters and embellishment. Because of using Tack’n’Peel, everything adheres non-permanent on the surface, so you can spend a lot of funny time combining it and trying to find out how many words, phrases and designs are possible to create. Hubby had a lot of fun with the possibilities.
I like the colors of Spring! The Brilliance Pearlescent inks are just perfect for the subtle shine and lightness for this time of the year!
Friendship is a precious gift. I’ve got a couple of really good friends and am very thankful for finding them. Therefore it was on my heard to make a friendship celebrating project. The picture shows me with some of my girls from our private weekly MoMa-Crafting-Club.
Sometimes creating a flat card is just not good enough, sometimes something different is refreshing. For today I created an accordion fold card inside a little box. Not only can it be used for the card, you can add a small gift inside for the recipient too.
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.
I’m a librarian and love books in every form. These ones are made from matchboxes. Once started I wasn’t able to stop making them. They are perfect to give notes, coins, vouchers or any other little somethings and can be adapted to many occasions.
The lazy days of summer are just about over, so I thought a shaker card with real sand from Clearwater Beach, Florida might be a fun card to send someone in the north, to remind them of their vacation memories.
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.
Cathy Andronicou shows you how to keep your travel memories on you at all times with this Parisian Key Fob.
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.
I really adore how this card came out, especially when I took it outside to photograph, the 3D elements cast wonderful shadows over the front of the stark white card stock giving it a completely different look to what I had imagined when I first thought of what to create.
Cathy Androinicou is here to show you how easy it is to make your very own summer lilies shirt using our All-Purpose Ink & other Imagine Crafts products. This can be a perfect new addition to your summer wardrobe or gift.
Do you have some old T-Shirts in the closet that you never wear because they are just too plain? Dress them up with a stencil and an ink pad. The first swipe of ink always make me nervous (it is a $3 t-shirt after all), but then we you see your shirt coming to life, it is super fun!
My summer wardrobe is full of boring plain shirts, how about yours? This year I was so happy to receive some of the gorgeous Memento Luxe inks and have quite literally gone to town jazzing up my clothes with my favorite images. Check it out!
Is your husband or son still thinking your hobby is just for women? I've made a men’s shirt, perfect for summer time, that will convince them otherwise! Since Martin (my husband) has seen it he’s attended to my colors, stamps and stencils in a whole new way. This shirt is a great way to involve everyone in your crafting endevours.
A delicious DIY tank, just in time for summer!
Carisa Zglobicki takes over your screen with this empowering sentiment featuring bold vibrant colors from our irRESISTible Neon texture sprays in a Jackson Pollock style canvas.
Do you have a poker face? Surprise your loved one with this fun masculine aces book. Works great for birthday's or Father's Day!
Savannah O'Gwynn introduces you to just how simple it is to color on fabric using Fabrico markers to create these adorable coffee coasters. This project is perfect for any age!
This little flower pot holds more than posies...pull up on the flowers and you've got a nifty little hiding spot for a gift card. I've included the template for the flower pot in the tutorial for easy assemblages. Happy crafting!
As soon as I heard the theme for this project was gift card holders, I immediately thought of a pocket card. Of course with my own little twist. It is the perfect way to be a little bit 'sneaky' with an unexpected gift...as you will see from my tutorial. Enjoy!
Gift cards, money or homemade coupons, this is a great way to give them to your special person. It also doubles as a cute storage envelope for all of their monetary gifts. This is fun to make and easy to change the gift theme.
Some times it is just so much simpler to give that picky Teenager a gift card than buy a gift. I never know what to buy my nieces mainly because they have everything twice over already! I decided to create a slider card and figured that I could hide a gift card within the mechanism.
Leave it to Artist In Residence Savannah O'Gwynn to discover how to create a CAS (Clean And Simple) card with a big impact! Savannah shows how to use Metallic Creative Medium to create simple and easy cards that are sure to get noticed!
I like this time of the year for it's flowers, butterflies and freshness. So let's use our liking and bring it inside our home :)
White is such an amazing blank canvas - from cardstock to canvas to fabric. White enables you to create and alter whatever you can dream up. For those special afternoon tea time treats on the patio I altered some white linen serviettes to make them a bit more special.
Cathy Andronicou shows how to create this fabulous photo frame that's accented with IMAGINE Crafts' Iridescent Creative Medium. Because the frame has a base coat of chalkboard paint, the sentiment can be changed when you switch out the photo – genius!
When I needed to make a birthday card for my daughter this cute image was a great starting point for inspiration. I really enjoyed the various ways to add depth, dimension and texture to my projects. Take a look!
Faux Gelli Plate Prints are a great way to create unique and fun cards and gift bags to have on hand for any occasion. The Craft Mat and Memento Luxe inkers make creating faux Gelli prints so quick and easy you'll have a stack of beautiful prints in no time at all.
Do you want to sample the technique done with a Gelli Plate but don't have the room or the budget for one more piece of equipment? Why not try this "faux" Gelli Plate technique done with your Imagine Crafts Craft Mat? Simple, fun and amazing results are in store for you.
It is never to early to start training children to respect our home, Mother Earth, by recycling whenever we can. What might seem to be trash, like this old shoebox, can be turned into a lovely treasure box easily using scraps from other projects.
New trends in papercrafting and mixed media are using a Gelli Plate. I have found that the Craft Mat by Imagine Crafts works like a charm without the added expense. Let me show you how easy it is to incorporate this technique into your next card project.
Working with the Gelli Plate is one of the hottest trends right now, and I have to admit that I don't own one. I've really wanted to experiment with the monoprinting technique, and I soon discovered the the IMAGINE Crafts Craft Mat is perfect for achieving the same results!
Gelli Printing is a firm favorite of mine because it offers the ability to just play and experiment - and with the wonderful inks and mediums available it is such a joy creating textures. A great alternative to the Gelli Plate is to use the Craft Mat to create faux Gelli prints for some quick cards.
Savannah O'Gwynn walks you through 3 different projects using the IMAGINE Crafts Craft Mat in this fabulous introductory video to simple monoprinting for the non mixed media artist!
"April Showers" in the Southern Hemisphere are slightly different than those in the Northern hemisphere - we are heading from summer to Autumn/Fall and April Showers are more than welcome but bring with them a reminder that we are heading to cooler tempertures and...rain! This is my inspiration for this card.
When you want just a whisper of color, StazOn Studio Glaze is the product to use! On this project Studio Glaze was applied to the back side of Vertigo Breeze and also onto glossy cardstock.
There is a wide range of symbolism associated with poppies...everything from loyalty, beauty, magic, consolation, fertility and even eternal life. They are in my opinion one of spring's most beautiful flowers with their ruffled, delicate petals and striking colors. While they are only around for a short period of time you can capture their beauty in this easy to paint canvas to enjoy all year long.
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!
Create your own custom teapot with StazOn Studio Glaze to match your other dishware or home decor!
With watercoloring being such a hot trend right now, I decided to use StazOn Studio Glaze instead of paints and see what happens. What I ended up with was this beautiful creation with colors that blend nicely and once dry there is a subtle sheen.
Inspiration is never too far away when you walk in the garden - we have beautiful roses in our garden and I love to look at them. It is not always possible to send fresh roses, but I can send a card that has been inspired by their beauty.
Create a slightly dimensional watercolor effect using StazOn Studio Glaze with Ink Potion No. 9 and Memento inks to create a glaze-like finish.
Want to create your own faux stained glass project? Follow these easy instructions for creating your own masterpiece on acetate, glass and more!
StazOn Studio Glaze creates amazing results on paper, acetate and a variety of other surfaces. See how easy it is to use your favorite stencils to create patterns with StazOn Studio Glaze.
Discover how easy it is to layer Creative Medium in Iridescent and Metallic finishes to create dramatic effects on your mixed media projects.
I love dandelion's and cant wait for them all to start springing up so I can pick them and make a wish! When I saw the fabulous Clearly Besotted stamp set Dandelion Dreams a plan quickly formed. Traditionally it should be white but hey, artistic license and my favourite Memento Luxe pad Rose Bud was calling my name.
Use Creative Medium with three different application techniques to create your own stunning gift box.
Winter is still in the air but thoughts of a creamy double scoop of chocolate chip and sherbet ice cream sounds so good. Using Amplify! adds depth and brings the ice cream to life. Almost good enough to eat!
Do balloons have a texture in real life? Of course they don't, but you are about to witness Creativity 101. Three techniques for you to try using the new Amplify! Pure puffiness in a bottle.
By using different colors of the Amplify! you will be able to create a garden full of flowers. Most are self explanatory and easy to follow. Check it out!
In case you couldn't join us for our workshop at the 2015 Winter CHA Show, here are the complete instructions for creating your own Monterey Pine bracelet with IMAGINE Crafts' inks.
This was one of the projects that was taught at the 2015 CHA Winter IMAGINE Crafts Jewelry Basics workshop.
This was a class that IMAGINE Crafts taught at the Winter 2015 CHA Show featuring our newest releases.
I adore the new Imagine Crafts Creative Medium! It is so easy to use and clean up, you will find it hard to go wrong. It dries relatively quickly and does not have an offensive smell, two things that are very important to me in a product. When I created my tester pieces I fell instantly in love with the Blue so had to use it on a proper project first, what better than a background for a spring inspired card.
I'm always looking for new ways to add color to my Art Journal pages and StazOn Studio Glaze blends to give amazing variation in colors. This two page spread is called "She Pauses".
Gini Cagle-Williams shows just how quick and simple it is to add photo transfers to your mixed media art using Creative Medium Metallic!
Artist In Residence Tina McDonald uses StazOn Studio Glaze as a background with Memento Luxe and irRESISTible Texture Sprays to create this easy to create scrapbooking layout.
Dragonflies have the most beautiful wings - I love the metallic shimmer when the sunlight touches them...the beauty of nature is incredible and just captured my imagination - as you will see with this tutorial.
I am really loving the Bokeh effect trend that is appearing all around the web lately, I worked out with a few test pieces that you could re-create it relatively easily with the amazing Memento Luxe in Wedding Dress and a piece of cardstock with varying sized circles cut into it.
It is always exciting to play with new product – even more so when it is a new Delicata ink – I love the shimmer of these – the richness of Celestial Copper is divine – a picture speaks a thousand words – so I will let the tutorial speak for itself.
I love a fantastic background paired with a great sentiment. Sometimes that's all you really need to create a great card - not a lot of layers or patterned paper. You can make your inks work for you in so many different ways, so why not show them off?
Tina McDonald is here to share how to create this adorable card with Memento inks and markers, along with VersaFine and VersaMagic inks.
Cathy Andronicou shows how to create this work of art with IMAGINE Crafts inks and markers with RubberMoon stamps and blank clock kit.
Artist In Residence Tina McDonald transforms a blank clock kit from RubberMoon Stamps into this stunning and classic home decor piece.
Baerbel Born transforms a blank clock kit from RubberMoon Stamps into an antiqued masterpiece! For an added bonus, watch Baerbel create a simple, custom gift bag for the clock that can be easily adapted to any gift. Watch the video!
I love all the colors in the new Iridescent Creative Medium collection and couldn't decide which color to choose so I used three colors at once for my clean and simple greeting card!
Everyone’s journey is unique. You are good enough. This is a canvas showing how Delicata Celestial Copper and Bronze Burst can warm up cool colors.
Playing with some new Creative Medium Copper on this "manly" card. Absolutely loving the shimmer from this new product as well as the new Delicata Copper behind the sentiment. Stenciling with Creative Medium makes for a unique background and the clean up is super easy.
I love sun catchers and how they cast beautiful abstract designs whereever they are placed. When I got my hands on the StazOn Glaze I instantly knew I wanted to put my twist on a sun catcher of my very own. See more in the tutorial!
Create this delightful card that sure to brighten anyone's day!
Combine IMAGINE Crafts inks with your favorite die cuts and mixed media supplies to create your own mixed media canvas.
This card is so versatile, you can mix-n-match your favorite papers to come up with endless possiblities for almost any occassion.
Remember your seaside adventure with this fun postcard.
Create your own pen holder from old cash register receipt tape holders.
Make this scenic card that is perfect for a variety of occassions.
Create your own Wonderland themed invitation for your next get together!
Transform a used wine gift set box into a spectacular home decor piece.
Transform an old cassette tape into a personalized (and stylish!) gift card holder.
Create your own jewelry organizer from an old picture frame.
These fun, colorful party invitations invoke a summery feel.
This cute popsicle invitation is perfect for a summer BBQ.
Repurpose old coffee coasters into these beautiful works of art!
Time for a pool themed birthday party with this fun invitation.
Create this floral invitation with a few stamps and hand coloring with Radiant Neon inks.
Create marbled texture and color for your next project with IMAGINE Crafts' line of craft sprays.
Add some color to your next invitation with Fireworks craft spray and Delicata Golden Glitz.
Simple and fun, these postcard invitations will be the talk of the party!
A "Just Because" card for a special person in your life. Watch the video!
Create this graphic inpsired card incorporating a splash of your favorite craft sprays.
Up, up and away with this birthday greeting with metallic colors.
Vibrant and fun, this style of cardmaking will make your next greeting sing with color.
This delightful card is sure to make anyone's day! See how to make this bright card!
Savannah O'Gwynn is here to show you this technique that repeats the same word for a stunning graphic presentation!
Build layers of beautiful colors with Encore Ultimate Metallic Inks.
Let your heart sing with this fun and bright layered card that will brighten anyone's day.
Use Encore Ultimate Metallic inks to create this beautiful card that’s perfect for any occasion.
Capture the timeless elegance of lace accents with this garden themed 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.
Create tone on tone effects with VersaMark inks and colored papers.
Versatile Radiant Neon inks are vibrant on both light and dark papers.
Create a simple metal embellishment that can be used in cardmaking, jewelry, mixed media, and other crafting.
Make a masculine card for that special someone using Kaleidacolor inkpads and Fireworks! crafts sprays.
Make an eye-catching necklace out of light-but-sturdy Vertigo. John is here to show you step-by-step how to create this fun necklace that was inspired by our Artist In Residence Kazuko Kocho.
Combine a variety of techniques to create a lovely butterfly-embellished card.
Create an amazing mixed media piece using a variety of IMAGINE Crafts supplies including Radiant Neon and Memento Luxe inks.
Use this quick and simple technique to create multiples of the same card over and over with perfect results each time.
Create this fabulous card with Kaleidacolor, Memento Luxe and colored pencils.
Create stunning embellishments to add onto a hurricane vase. A perfect home decor project.
Just one color of metallic ink on black paper can create a striking card.
Transform a simple tin box into a decorative container in just a few minutes. Great for party favors.
Create this fun and colorful layout featuring Radiant Neon inks, along with coordinating Fireworks! craft sprays and irRESISTible Texture Sprays.
Create this delightful card using Radiant Neon inks with Ink Potion No. 9.
Use a combination of inks and tools to create a textured, grungy background for any scrapbooking layout.
Create stunning peacock feathers from Vertigo to decorate an any-occasion card.
Artist In Residence Baerbel Born is here to show you how to make your own exquisite jewelry pieces from Monterey Pine wood pieces and Imagine Crafts stamp inks.
A cute little frog made of Vertigo makes a perfect centerpiece for a birthday card.
Who doesn't love a card they can shake?
For this card, Radiant Neons Inks lend the perfect colors to a die cut koi.
A canvas banner dressed up with Kaleidacolor Caribbean Sea makes a great home decor piece.
The boat enthusiast in your life will love this "nauti-cool" card.
Create your own stunning leather bracelets using the irRESISTible Pico Embellisher with Memento Luxe inks.
Use irRESISTibles to create a stained-glass look on a card.
Create your own charm embellishments using Monterey Pine pieces, Radiant Neon and more.
It's easier than you think to decorate fabric -- check out this video tutorial for step-by-step instructions.
Stamp with Memento Luxe, then overstamp with Radiant Neon for a dimensional effect. Amazing Neon Pink and Green Card on Kraft Cardstock
Understated grays and blacks contrast with Radiant Neon inks for an elegant card.
With the help of Ink Potion No. 9, create your own dramatic backgounds with a watercolor effect.
Simple yet eye catching, learn how to create these unique cards using the irRESISTible Pico Embellisher and Sprays. Watch a video!
Create this fun and bright "Happy Birthday" card featuring colors from the Kaleidacolor Caribbean Sea palette.
Create this stunning card that is perfect for almost any occassion.
A simple frame turns into a home decor piece fit for you living room.
Learn how to make vellum stand out on your next project by using the irRESISTible Pico Embellisher!
Create stunning backgrounds with Kaleidacolor Tomato Vine.
Fun and bright, this card can be used for both spring and fall.
Explore how elegant Delicata Silvery Shimmer is on dark colored papers.
Why rubber stamp when you can achieve these beautiful results using a stencil with Radiant Neon inks.
This inspirational canvas makes the perfect home decor accent.
This video tutorial will show you how easy it is to create CAS (Clean and Simple) cards.
Use VersaMark with clear embossing powder to create a resist for watercoloring.
Ever wanted to learn how to make mono-prints? Learn how to get creative with this fun technique using the IMAGINE Crafts Craft Mat instead of a Gelli Plate.
This mixed media card in bright, vibrant colors is guarenteed to get noticed.
Take Hand-Cut Monterey Pine wood pieces to another dimension with simple carving techniques and a splash (or two) of color.
Learn how to create this easy card with Radiant Neon inks on Vertigo.
Create this fun card made with VersaMark and Black Embossing Powder then colored with Radiant Neon inks. This card is sure to be cherished!
Vertigo takes on an elegant look in this stunning card with a Monterey Pine butterfly focal point. Perfect for any special occassion.
Fun and easy card to create using irRESISTible Texture Sprays and Monterey Pine wood shapes.
Create this chic vintage card that has a beautiful mixed media collage using Vertigo, irRESISTible Texture Spray and Monterey Pine.
Create a stunning bracelet that's sure to get noticed from Monterey Pine wood shapes.
Use Monterey Pine to accent a fun gift box inked with Radiant Neon Electric Purple, complete with embossed panels. Make this project sparkle with a quick mist of Shimmer Spritz.
Create Several irRESISTible Poppy Cards with a Stencil Technique.
Blend Memento Inks to create a denim look on cardstock.
To create this butterfly pattern, enlarge a stamped image to use as a template. Add color with All-Purpose Inks.
With Tack ‘N Peel as an adhesive, a feather becomes a stamp for a unique effect.
For this card, a splatter of All-Purpose Ink adds a final colorful touch.
Memento and VersaFine Inks capture the little details in this cute and simple card.
Make a calendar to keep up with all the birthdays in your family or friends. Attention, teachers: A great decor piece for your classroom.
Floral patterns jump off the card with Radiant Neon inks.
Use Monterey Pine to make the perfect accessory for your art project or outfit.
Adapt this stunning background technique for any project.
"Keep Calm and Party On" using irRESISTible Texture Spray.
Let your star shine bright with this striking background technique.
Add a new dimension to your cards with Vertigo.
Makes this whimsical card with colorful Memento Markers and Stampotique stamps.
Make this card for the nonconformist in your life.
Use your favorite stamp design to make coasters.
A bezel makes an unique card accent. See how to make this Eiffel Tower Vintage Distressed Card
Die cuts, embossing, embellishments, and inks make a cheerful summery card.
A beautiful Eiffel-tower themed card.
A nice, cheery, quick and simple spring/summer card with Fireworks! Craft Sprays.
Bursts of patriotic pride adorn this summery card.
Handcut Monterey Pine accents this all-occasion card.
Dress up a little gift box with Brilliance and Luxe Inks. Daisy Pillow Box Craft Great for Wedding Favors
Vertigo adds a spooky touch to this Halloween card.
Flowery birthday wishes.
Use Fireworks Sprays and a paper cutter to create dresses.
A cute sailing scene to celebrate summer.
Evoke the feelings of the the City of Light in your next card project.
Use StazOn Inks and Shimmer Sheetz from Elizabeth Craft Designs to create this autumn design for a card background or in a scrapbook layout.
Dress up a plain glass votive holder in minutes with some glitter and Creative Medium.
An all-occasion card with vibrant Radiant Neons.
Create a cameo-embellished notepad and holder.
Transform plain white cardstock into a colorful hanging tag with embossing and inks.
A beautiful floral card made with Memento Luxe and more.
Dress up a plain tote bag with a simple All-Purpose Ink stenciling technique.
SHEET Metal + StazOn Inks = a pretty jewelry piece.
Arrrgh! Decorate a wooden chest for the little matey in your life.
Create a vintage feel on a glass bottle with Goosebumps Texture Spray and StazOn ink in Pumpkin and Mustard.
An assemblage of patterns makes this festive card.
