Stamp on fabric with Memento Luxe and Delicata.
See how to make a Stinkin' cute Valentine's Candy Bag with Memento inks and Delicata in Pink Shimmer.
Learn How to make a custom make up bag with a fabric liner using All-Purpose Inks. Download a free PDF!
Rinea foil is a fun product to work with, but because it is a nonporous surface it can be a bit tricky to stencil on. I am sharing three different ways to add stenciling to your foiled projects in my video tutorial today! They're all different and have different results, so everyone can find something that works for them!
Imagine has so much more than just inks! They have lots of mixed media products too. I used several of them to create my mixed media canvas. I thought the beautiful metallic colors were perfect to along with the fashion theme of my piece.
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 used the new StazOn Pigment inks to create this stenciled floral background. I love the way StazOn Pigment Ink looks on dark/black card stock.
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.
For this easy DIY project, I show you how to create simple, elegant wedding Thank You notes. It's always important to thank your guests and making your own beautiful thank you notes adds an extra special touch.
For this card I have created a peacock inspired color blended background. I have used Versafine Clair Inks and Jumbo daubers which make blending super easy and seamless. Once the background was ready I used a beautiful lacy rubber stamp and StazOn Pigment Ink in white to stamp the image.
My husband is our little girl’s everything; she has him wrapped around her little finger. I have watched her eyes light up from the time she was just a little baby to now almost turning eight whenever he walks into the room. This poem says it all!
It is so fun to create a beautiful ornament during the busy Christmas holiday. I often craft hand-made gifts for friends or co-workers to celebrate the season, as well as new ornaments for our personal Christmas tree. This Vertigo ornament is also perfect for an ornament exchange and is easy to produce with just a few supplies and tools.
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.
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!
Autumn is my favorite time of year but it seems to fly by so quickly. I am always trying to stretch the season out as long as possible and one of the ways I do so is with home decor projects. These fun faux pumpkins look amazing with StazOn Metallic inks paired with a bit of Tuxedo Black Pico Embellisher.
Amplify! is such a versatile product. It is fun to heat it and watch it puff up but more importantly it can be used to give dimension and texture to whatever you're crafting.
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!
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.
A green DIY project, perfect for the whole family!
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.
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.
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.
“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!
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.
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.
This is a fun and easy project that brightens up any entertaining space!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A little iron, a little leather and one cool dude...a perfect start for any guy in your life.
StazOn Studio Glaze is a perfect way to add bright vibrant colors when spread on your project but it can also provide amazing depth and texture which is why I used it both ways on my wedding make-over place cards. Since my colors are blue and gold I decided to use blue for our female guests and gold for the male guests.
Ready for summer? Memorial Day kicks off summer in the US and this card is great for sending greetings or using as an invitation to a July 4th BBQ.
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.
This is fun way to take your favorite colors and create your own watercolor backgrounds using the IMAGINE Crafts Craft Mat as your working surface. Here are a couple of versions using similar color combinations.
"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.
Learn how to make this mixed media card that adds texture with Creative Medium. Rainy day Umbrella themed Card
It's that time of the year where the kids get to find all of those eggs hidden in the yard. What a perfect idea for creating a fun card - an Easter basket filled with brightly decorated eggs!
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.
Create a slightly dimensional watercolor effect using StazOn Studio Glaze with Ink Potion No. 9 and Memento inks to create a glaze-like finish.
Use Creative Medium with three different application techniques to create your own stunning gift box.
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'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".
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.
I couldn’t believe what I saw when I first played with the new Radiant Neon Amplify! What a fun! Since Valentine's Day is approaching, I began thinking of moments in love and pictures of my honeymoon came to mind. Check it out!
This project is based on transforming a simple, basic wall clock into a mini work of art.
I love the rustic look achieved roughly smoothing out the metallic creative medium! Once dry you find some jagged edges and variations in color that add interest to the card.
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!
Upcycle those old lightbulbs into this fun and festive ornament created by Artist In Residence Tina McDonald!
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.
Layouts are so much fun - we get to create and to capture those special moments that take hold of our hearts. I am always excited to add texture and focal points to my layouts and have done so using some of the fabulous new Creative Medium.
The Steampunk style canvas was made dimensional by the use of Amplify! The colors and textures were further enhanced with StazOn Studio Glaze. This was a fun way to use the new products for a powerful effect on a small canvas.
Add mixed media touches to your next card project.
Combine IMAGINE Crafts inks with your favorite die cuts and mixed media supplies to create your own mixed media canvas.
Create your own pen holder from old cash register receipt tape holders.
Make this scenic card that is perfect for a variety of occassions.
Transform an old book into this stunning journal.
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.
Capture anyone's dreams with this beautiful and inspiring card.
Quick and simple, this beatiful card only requires a stencil, a couple of sentiment stamps, coordinating colors of ink and your creativity!
Create this graphic inpsired card incorporating a splash of your favorite craft sprays.
This delightful card is sure to make anyone's day! See how to make this bright card!
For this cute cute key holder, color a precut wood piece and a paper die cut with IMAGINE Crafts ink.
Shimmery highlights make this summer themed card special.
Let your heart sing with this fun and bright layered card that will brighten anyone's day.
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.
Transform a simple tin box into a decorative container in just a few minutes. Great for party favors.
A simple frame turns into a home decor piece fit for you living room.
Foam and denim add creativity to a flower card.
Create a frame of die cuts for your scrapbook.
Create this festive turkey to jazz up your Thanksgiving scrapbook layout.
This fabulous home decor piece features an acrylic background stamped with StazOn.
Fun and bright, this card can be used for both spring and fall.
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.
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.
Take Hand-Cut Monterey Pine wood pieces to another dimension with simple carving techniques and a splash (or two) of color.
Take a different approach to your Father's Day cards with a focal point on love with the Monterey Pine heart.
This geometric "Thank You" card uses Vertigo to give it extra pizazz.
Create your own mixed media card incorporating Vertigo and Monterey Pine wood shapes.
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.
A collage of stamped, cut-out images makes an adorable frame for a photo in a scrapbook.
Stencil with Creative Medium for a faux etched-glass look.
Make a calendar to keep up with all the birthdays in your family or friends. Attention, teachers: A great decor piece for your classroom.
Adapt this stunning background technique for any project.
Let your star shine bright with this striking background technique.
A lovely holiday/winter themed card.
Creative Medium in Shimmer adds sparkle to this decoupaged box.
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.
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.
Create a triptych card with Vertigo, StazOn and Memento Luxe.
Use irRESISTible Texture Spray as a resist with Memento Luxe for a vibrant card.
Fall themed mini album for all your keepsakes.
Create your own treat bags for your Halloween party.
Take an old photo -- or a new one -- mount it on canvas, and dress it up with color.
A simple, cheery card to ring in the season.
Invoke the colors of fall with an array of Memento inks.
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.
A golden-hued, fall-themed "thank you" card with a masculine bent.
