Stamp and color on a school folder.
Create a unique mask by stamping an original design on fabric. It's a great way for you to express your unique style while showcasing your artistic talent!
Did you know that you can watercolor with VersaColor inks? Even if you only have a limited palette, you can mix colors to create a wide variety of hues!
Do you ever get stuck in the middle of a project looking for coordinating colors? Having color swatches on hand will make that process a whole lot easier!
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.
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!
For today's mixed media tag, I took the chipboard tag and added Black gesso to get a nice dark base. Then I took a stencil and Creative Medium to add a beautiful flourish. Watch a video for more!
I created a circle pattern background using GooseBumps and a paintbrush. Add VersaMagic for a soft look! Watch the video!
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 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.
Why buy a decorative frame when you can create your own! I love using Brilliance and VersaMagic ink with the watercolor technique to really stylize and customize my own frames and home decor pieces. I walk you through each step in creating this frame in the video below.
I don't really journal, scrapbook, do mixed media, etc But, I do like making memories with my kids! I decided to share a fun project with you that my children and I do together and MAKE memories! Shrinky Dinks are so much fun to make with your kiddos and they're super easy!
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.
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!
This cardmaking project is all about using layers of ink to create a collage background with stamps and stencils. It’s a great way to build a cool background in order to feature that perfect focal image, like a Vertigo, die cut dragonfly.
It has been such a long time since I have done a scrapbook layout. I really miss doing them! I used several different Imagine products to create the background for my layout: Creative Medium, Fireworks Shimmery Craft Sprays, Delicata, Brilliance, VersaMagic, and StazOn Pigment Ink. Watch my video below for details on how I created this fun background for my Selfie themed layout.
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!
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'm so excited to share the new Sheer Shimmer Stix with you! These handy, little guys come with dauber heads, so you can apply shimmer easily without the mess of a spray. We also have a new Rose Gold color and it's *absolutely* gorgeous. Watch the video and see how you can use them to "watercolor" these images within 3 minutes!
To see how you can create this quick and easy card with a feminine touch, watch the video. Enjoy!
Brillance Pearlescent Coral was the perfect ink for the delicate flowers on my CAS layered card. Watch my video below to see how easy it was to create. Enjoy!
I LOVE anything and everything rainbow in cardmaking, and if it sparkles, that's even better! See how I do this!
Create an ombre background using a watercolor technique and Memento Ink. Watch the video!
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.
Make this 4” x 6” Art Journal page featuring a variety of Imagine products. The tutorial includes how to use your Craft Mat to create a watercolor background effect with irRESISTible sprays as well as how to create a watercolor palette for detail coloring with Memento inks.
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.
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.
I stamped a beautiful flower bunch from Simon Says Stamp with Brilliance Ink on a watercolor paper. I added some water on a small scoop of Walnut Crystals and painted the entire bunch with it. This is a monotonic theme card and I have used only one pigment to create all the highlights and shadows. I stamped a simple sentiment with Pinecone Versafine Clair ink and the painted panel is ready.
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.
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!
See how to use Imagine embossing powder and Tsukineko's VersaMark ink to upcycle an old cutting board.
Neva shows you how to use StazOn inks to color votive glass.
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 had this picture of my two boys and me on my craft table since Mother’s Day. They both gave me handmade cards, which brought tears to my eyes because they know me so well ♥ I wanted to store those cards somewhere on the layout. Therefore I used a white paper bag at the bottom of all the layers.
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.
January – out with the old, in with the new…time for a fresh start and along with that fresh start is a time to get organized. But organizing doesn’t have to be boring, spice up your organizational containers with a bit of help from Creative Medium!
Everybody loves Christmas cookies! With Christmas right around the corner, I love to have several decorated kraft bags at hand to give my homemade cookies to family, friends or teachers. A pretty packaging makes the cookies taste even more delicious, doesn’t it?
Gift this lovely DIY box. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries and more!
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!
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!
Doing a little makeover in the family room and after losing my DVD storage, I decided to use crates. Using StazOn inks and disposable sponge daubers gave me just the pop of color I needed with all the wood furnishings.
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 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.
I love the look of frosted glass and that look is easy to obtain with StazOn Opaque Inks!
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.
The image on my card is one of a lady who should be in the no judgement zone since she has her own style and is proud of it! May we all promote peace, love and understanding every day so we can have these beneficial feelings at least in our small part of the world.
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.
Creating texture and dimension is so easy with the amazing Neon Amplify. The perfect amount of bulk to create loads of interest on cards and other projects - have you tried your hand at it yet? You will simply love it!
We all have art supplies that we feel we cannot create without. For most artists that list changes from time to time depending on the new releases that just keep getting better and better. A product at the top of my list right now is Iridescent Creative Medium paste. Here is one of a series of panels created using that product.
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!
Enjoy this vibrant iridescent sentiment - sure to brighten any cloudy day!
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 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.
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!
Here is a gift tag that reflects a personality. Fun to make and even more fun to give away, it can double as a bookmark.
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.
We all love traveling, and I for one would never be home if traveling was free - as the saying goes! See how to make a travel journal project.
Journaling is definitely trending at the moment and there are no right and wrong way to do it - it is a very personal thing. I needed something to keep my travel memories in and found this fabulous journal on sale because the front cover was damaged - not a problem for me - as you can see by my Tutorial.
Summer usually signals a break in our normal routines, be it a long vacation stay or perhaps just a few interesting day trips here and there. Either way it is an opportunity for us to make some memories and preserve them in a handmade travel journal.
Show your thanks with this shimmering bold sentiment from Artist in Residence Carisa Zglobicki.
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.
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.
This is a fun project for the family to join in and help create. The labels have a purpose holding onto the flatware wrapped in napkins but also add to the party decor too.
It is that time of year when casual gatherings in the backyard are the rule! Don't know what to bring as a host/hostess gift? This is a quick gift that shows your opinion and appreciation of the Master Griller. Check it out!
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.
A special thank you to all who have served our great nation yesterday and today.
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!
This is a very versatile design that can be used with any themed sentiment for any occassion.
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 :)
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!
Have you been inspired by the Bokeh style backgrounds found on Pinterest? Carisa Zglobicki shows you how easy it is to create this style of background using IMAGINE Crafts' Fireworks craft sprays and Memento Luxe ink.
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.
Some days you just have to create your own sunshine. This sentiment is true not only for the turbulent weather of Spring time but also in creating art. One of the ways I like to create my own artsy sunshine is monoprinting. A fun and easy technique that yields a sky full of sunshine every time.
This little table was my mothers, so of course it means the world to me. However, it was beyond ugly (sorry mom). It needed a little something, something. I am beyond thrilled with how it turned out using a few inks, stencil and a Sponge Dauber.
Learn how to make this mixed media card that adds texture with Creative Medium. Rainy day Umbrella themed Card
Transform a plain glass bottle into a beautiful home decor accent piece with your favorite IMAGINE Crafts supplies including StazOn Studio Glaze with coordinating StazOn inks, along with VersaMark and Embossing Powder.
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.
What happens after sponging with Memento inks and adding some iridescent Creative Medium? A striking gradation effect which can be used for cards, mixed media projects and many more! Take a peek!
Who knew that the Delicata 4 inkpad was so versatile? Heike shows 10 different ways to use the four metallic colors found in this inkpad: Golden Glitz, Silvery Shimmer, Bronze Burst and Celestial Copper.
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!
I am excited to discover so many ways to use the new Amplify! I am always looking for new ways to add dimension to projects - you see see how this amazing product has totally brought these flat flowers to life - so simple but so effective.
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!
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".
Carisa Zglobicki shares with you how to create this fun, military inspired coaster from a ceramic tile colored with StazOn Studio Glaze.
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.
Since this card was being sent to one of my fun and crazy artists friends, I decided to create something a little more on the edgier sides of things because I knew that she would appreciate it.
For a few weeks now I’ve had fun playing with Walnut Inks. The idea of combining the stamp and the Walnut Ink was born and had to be realized immediately. Create this night sky art project!
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.
This project is based on transforming a simple, basic wall clock into a mini work of art.
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.
When asked to make a card that involves the Super Bowl, I was so excited because even though I am not a football fan, I at least knew that Seattle had a chance and they wear my favorite colors...Lime & Navy. I had an idea of where I was going with this card, but after it was finished I am thinking....why didn't I make it into a shaker card?!? So today you get two cards.
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!
It took me a little while to find the right design to incorporate the new Amplify product but once I did the texture and color were just perfect! Amplify Dandelions Pop on this Spring Themed 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.
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!
Learn how to stamp and acetate and then add some fun color to your next card project.
With a few simple supplies, you can customize any postcard while on your travels.
This mini travel themed journal is the perfect way to document your next adventure — and fits perfectly into the side pocket of your luggage.
Remember your seaside adventure with this fun postcard.
Make this scenic card that is perfect for a variety of occassions.
Create your own Wonderland themed invitation for your next get together!
Use your ephermera and paper scraps to get creative with this upcycling card idea.
Transform an old cassette tape into a personalized (and stylish!) gift card holder.
Let Encore Metallic Inks turn an ordinary card into something spectacular!
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!
This delightful card is sure to make anyone's day! See how to make this bright card!
Create your own home decor piece of art that will be the centerpiece of any room.
For this cute cute key holder, color a precut wood piece and a paper die cut with IMAGINE Crafts ink.
Build layers of beautiful colors with Encore Ultimate Metallic Inks.
This card features a blending technique for beautiful results.
Let your heart sing with this fun and bright layered card that will brighten anyone's day.
This bright and colorful card will help you celebrate any occassion using your favorite stencil.
Use Encore Ultimate Metallic inks to create this beautiful card that’s perfect for any occasion.
A quick and easy project using StazOn Inks to dress up a light switch plate.
Create a simple metal embellishment that can be used in cardmaking, jewelry, mixed media, and other crafting.
Combine a variety of techniques to create a lovely butterfly-embellished card.
In 15 minutes, you can make a "Thanks" or a "Hello" card. Quick and Easy cardmaking lesson!
Create stunning embellishments to add onto a hurricane vase. A perfect home decor project.
Transform a simple tin box into a decorative container in just a few minutes. Great for party favors.
Create your own personalized journal covers with fabric, rubber stamped with Radiant Neon pigment inks.
Use a combination of inks and tools to create a textured, grungy background for any scrapbooking layout.
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.
It's quick and simple to use Kaleidacolor inkpads to create watercolor backgrounds for a great splash of color.
Use irRESISTibles to create a stained-glass look on a card.
Stamp with Memento Luxe, then overstamp with Radiant Neon for a dimensional effect. Amazing Neon Pink and Green Card on Kraft Cardstock
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!
Upcylcle an old tin into this fabulous coffee themed box, perfect for a gift or even as a home decor piece or a gift!
Get creative with the irRESISTible Pico Embellisher to make your own ornament featuring Tinkerbell. This would be a fun project for decorating around the home or office for any time of the year.
Create this stunning card that is perfect for almost any occassion.
Treat a loved one to a marinara "I love you" card with Kaleidacolor in Tomato Vine.
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.
Take gift packaging to a new level with a decorated gift box with a die cut and colored paper Clematis on top.
This fun shadow boxed card features a Vertigo butterfly with touches of pink.
Turn Imagine Crafts' SHEET Metal into an amazing background for your next project.
Create elegant, faux wax seals using embossing powder and rubber stamps in this video tutorial. These make the perfect embellishments for projects and gifts.
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.
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.
To create this butterfly pattern, enlarge a stamped image to use as a template. Add color with All-Purpose Inks.
Make a calendar to keep up with all the birthdays in your family or friends. Attention, teachers: A great decor piece for your classroom.
Silvery Shimmer Delicata stands out on this card against a dark blue background for amazing metallic effects.
Add a new dimension to your cards with Vertigo.
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
A beautiful Eiffel-tower themed card.
An all-occasion or patriotic holiday card.
An all-occasion card with vibrant Radiant Neons.
Create a cameo-embellished notepad and holder.
Take an old photo -- or a new one -- mount it on canvas, and dress it up with color.
Artist Maureen Cronin was inspired to make this card by the movie "The Birdcage."
SHEET Metal + StazOn Inks = a pretty jewelry piece.
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.
