Thursday, March 28, 2024

Imagine Crafts Walnut Ink "Flower" Card

Imagine Crafts' Walnut Ink is a natural colorant made from walnut husks that have been used to create eight beautiful Walnut Ink colors. They're available as dry walnut crystals which can be used to create your own custom watercolors. They're also available as premixed sprays in two sizes. I've been busy experimenting with the Walnut Ink Sprays.

Here's my first card!



Imagine Crafts Supplies:

Cherry Blossom and Lilac Walnut Ink Spray

Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray

Gold Sheer Shimmer Stix

Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink * 

Clear MBoss

Sponge Daubers

Fantastix

Tear It! Tape

On Point Glue

Craft Mat


Other Supplies:

Watercolor Paper by Canson

Raven and Purple Cardstock by Bazzill Basics

Crafty Grunge Flowers Stamp Set 2 by Melina Dahl for That’s Crafty *

Frayed Frames Die Set 26 by AALL and Create *

Repositionable Sticker Paper by Avery

Curved Craft Scissors by Fiskar’s

Heat Gun

Misti Stamping Platform by My Sweet Petunia

Big Shot by Sizzix


Please Note: Products with asterisks ( * ) are available at Topflight Stamps!


Instructions:


Step 1:

Using a stamping platform, ink the Grunge Flower stamp with Nocturne VersaFine Clair ink and stamp. Re-ink and stamp again if necessary to attain a good. Impression. Stamp a second time onto repositionable sticker paper. Fussy-cut the sticker paper version to be used as a mask later.











Steps 2A and 2B :

Spray Cherry Blossom Walnut Ink into a small container (2A). Add water into a second container. Use a paint brush to watercolor the flowers’ petals, varying the intensity of the color by diluting the ink with water (2B). When done, wash and dry the containers.




Steps 3A and 3B:

Spray Lilac Walnut Ink and water into small containers (3A). Use a paint brush to watercolor the flowers centers, varying the intensity of the color by diluting the ink with water (3B). When done, wash and dry the containers.





Steps 4A and 4B:

Spray Cherry Blossom and Lilac Walnut Inks into separate containers. Spray a small amount of Sparkle Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray into both containers and into a third container (4A).  Use paint brushes to paint the circular elements of the stamped image with sparkly Walnut inks (4B).




Steps 5A and 5B:

Adhere the repositionable sticker masks from Step 1 atop the stamped and painted images. Smoosh Gold Sheer Shimmer Stix onto the craft mat (5A). Use a brush to apply over the masked images. Also use the applicator top to apply the shimmery gold ink directly to the image panel. Wipe the excess away with a paper towel (5B).




Steps 6A and 6B: 

Repeat Steps 4A and 4B to add more shimmery walnut ink to the containers (6A). Load a paint brush with the ink then tap the paint brush to splatter the image panel (6B). Repeat with the second color. I wanted more splatter, so I loaded a clean toothbrush with ink and splattered the panel even more. (No photo). Remove the masks and heat set the panel.



Step 7:

Use the smaller die from the Frayed Frames Die Set 26 to cut the image panel. Use the larger die from the same set to cut black cardstock. Use Tear-It! Tape to mat the image panel die-cut with the black die-cut. (Sorry! No photo).



Step 8:

Place the matted image panel into a stamping platform. Position the “Flower” Sentiment from the Grunge Flowers Stamp Set 2 facedown on the bottom right of the image panel. Press the platform’s lid onto the back of the stamp and lift. Ink the stamp with Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink and stamp. Re-ink and stamp again if necessary to attain a good impression.









Step 9:

Remove the image panel from the platform and place onto paper. Sprinkle Clear MBoss powder onto the stamped sentiment. Dump the excess back into the container. Heat set the sentiment.
















Step 10: 

Create an A2 card from purple cardstock. Use Tear-It! Tape to adhere the image panel to the card.















Thanks for visiting today!

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Topflight Stamps 7th Birthday Blog Hop!


It's Topflight Stamps 7th birthday and to celebrate I’ve teamed up with some great designers to showcase celebratory projects using the unique products available at Topflight Stamps. Please hop along with us and see all the beautiful inspiration from this group of amazing designers! There is a master list of Hop stops on the Topflight Stamps blog! We are also Hopping on Instagram! You can start at the Topflight Stamps account @topflightstamps .

Did we mention there will be prizes?

GIVEAWAY DETAILS
Of course, it wouldn’t be a birthday celebration without prizes! Topflight Stamps is giving four lucky winners $50 Gift Certificates to the store. Two winners will be chosen from commenters on the blog hop and two will be chosen from commenters on the IG hop. For a chance to win, make sure to visit the stops on the hop and leave a comment by April 1st. Winners will be announced on the Topflight Stamps blog on Monday, April 3rd. U.S.A winners only due to shipping issues. Good Luck!

You should have arrived here directly from the Topflight Stamps blog!

I've made a card with the super-adorable Meerkat Madness Clear Polymer Stamp Set by Hobby Art, Ltd., the Dynamic Stencil, and Elements Inks by Lavinia Stamps.

Here it is!



Topflight Stamps Products:
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink by Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko
Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink by Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko

Other Products Used:
Solar White Classic Crest Cardstock by Neenah Papers
Raven Cardstock by Bazzill Basics
Copic Markers:
Meerkats' Fur: E47, E49, E51, E53, E55, E57, E59
Meerkats' Noses: E44, E47, E49
Meerkat's Cheeks: R30, R32
Meerkat's Eyes: G000, G00, YG41, YG45
Shawl/Headdress/Fringe: Y11, Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28
Bananas: Y02, Y11, Y23, Y26
Grapes: R56, BV11, BV13, BV17
Oranges: YR12, YR14, YR16, YR15, YR18
Lemons: Y00, Y 06, Y08
Lime: YG13, YG17
Leaves: YG45, YG63, YG67
Flowers: FV2, RV55
White Gelly Roll Gel Pen by Sakura of America
Gold Detail Embossing Powder by Stampendous
VersaMarker by Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko
Repositionable Sticker Paper by Avery
STAY-tion by Wendy Vecchi for Ranger Ink
Misty Stamping Platform by My Sweet Petunia

Instructions:
  1. Create an A7 card from Raven Cardstock. Set aside.
  2. Using a stamping platform and Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, stamp the large meerkat from the Meerkat Madness Clear Polymer Stamp Set twice, once onto white cardstock and once onto repositionable sticker paper.
  3. Fussy-cut the sticker paper andplace it over its counterpart on the image panel.
  4. Position the crowned meerkat stamp from the Meerkat Madness Clear Polymer Stamp Set facedown on the image panel so that the crown is on the masked meerkat's head.
  5. Place a Post-It Note below the crown to cover the top of the meerkat on the image panel.
  6. Press the platform's lid onto the back of the stamp and lift. 
  7. Ink the stamp with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and stamp twice, once onto the image panel and once onto repositionable sticker paper.
  8. Fussy-cut the sticker paper crown and place it over its counterpart on the image panel. 
  9. Position the Carmen Miranda-inspired Meerkat from the Meerkat Madness Clear Polymer Stamp Set to the left of the crowned masked meerkat and stamp twice, once onto the image panel and once onto repositionable sticker paper.
  10. Fussy-cut the sticker paper version and place over its counterpart on the image panel.
  11. Place a piece of low-tack tape covering the meerkat's feet.
  12. Brush or sponge Della Blue Elements Ink over the masked meerkats and the tape.
  13. Use magnets to secure the image panel to the STAY-tion.
  14. Secure the Dynamic Stencil over the sponged top area of the image panel.
  15. Brush or sponge Della Blue Elements Ink over the masked meerkats and the stencil onto the image panel.
  16. Remove the tape and sponge Lime Punch and Pine Elements Inks over the meerkat's feet and tails.
  17. Remove all the masks.
  18. Use Copic markers to color the meerkats.
  19. Add white highlights using the White Gelly Roll Pen.
  20. Trim the image panel and use a black marker to edge it.
  21. Cut a piece of Raven cardstock to 4.75" x 6.75".
  22. Place the black cardstock onto the stamping platform.
  23. Position the champagne bottle, champagne flute, gift, cupcake, and balloon stamps from the Meerkat Madness Clear Polymer Stamp Set facedown on the right side of the black cardstock.
  24. Press the lid of the stamping platform onto the back of the stamps and lift.
  25. Ink the stamps with Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink and stamp.
  26. Remove the image panel from the stamping platform.
  27. Add gold detail embossing powder, dump off the excess, and heat set.
  28. Remove the stamps from the stamping platform and clean.
  29. Reposition the champagne bottle, champagne flute, gift, cupcake, and balloon stamps from the Meerkat Madness Clear Polymer Stamp Set facedown on the left side of the black cardstock.
  30. Press the lid of the stamping platform onto the back of the stamps and lift.
  31. Ink the stamps with Nocturne VersaFine Clair Ink and stamp.
  32. Remove the image panel from the stamping platform.
  33. Fold a piece of scrap paper in half. Add gold detail embossing powder.
  34. Add gold detail embossing powder, dump off the excess, and heat set.
  35. Use a VersaMarker to edge the cardstock.
  36. Drag the cardstock through the embossing powder, shake off the excess, and heat set.
  37. Repeat steps #35 and #36 if necessary.
  38. Adhere the embossed black panel to the front of the reserved card.
  39. Adhere the image panel to the front of the card to finish it.
Thanks for visiting today! Don't forget to hop on the blogs and instagram!

The next stop on the hop is Dina Kowal's blog, where you'll find something totally inspiring!

AND don't forget to go shop at the 7th Birthday Sale at Topflight Stamps!















Tuesday, March 19, 2024

"Coffee Is..." Tag


It's Tuesday — my day to share a project created for Topflight Stamps. It's also the week of the Spring Summer Coffee Lovers Hop so as a coffee addict lover, I opted to play along. 

One of the sponsors of this coffee-themed hop is Topflight Stamps. who not only has oodles of coffee themed merchandise, they're a proud sponsor of the hop and will be giving away a prize!



Topflight Stamps Products Used:
Coffee and Chocolate Backgrounds 8x8 Paper Pad by Stamperia
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink by Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko

Other Products Used: 
Solar White Classic Crest Cardstock by Neenah Papers
Brown Cardstock by Bazzill Basics
Copic Markers:
Skin: BV000, E50, E21, E11, E00, E000
Cheeks: R20
Lips: E04, RV42
Hair: B60, BV20, BV31, C00, C0, C1, C2, C3, C4
Eyes: B60, B91, C00, C0
Jumper: B21, B32, B95
Blouse: <R81, R81, RV91
Tights: B21, B32, B95, <481, R81, RV91
Shoes: C6, C8
Flower Eye: V22, V25, R81, RV91
Mug: V20, V22, V25, V28, E79
Black Multi-liner Pen by Copic
White Gelly Roll Gel Pen by Sakura of America
Jute Basics Ribbon by American Crafts
Low-tack tape
Misti Stamping Platform by My Sweet Petunia

Instructions:
  1. Use Tuxedo Black Memento Ink  to stamp the girl from the Coffee Break Clear Stamp Set 817 by Janet Klein onto white cardstock.
  2. Fussy-cut the girl.
  3. Color her with Copic markers* and use white gel pen to add highlights to her hair, eyes, and shoes.
  4. Use a black Multi-liner pen to edge the girl to get rid of those unslightly white edges.
  5. Set her aside.
  6. Use the larger tag die from the Taggletastic Die Set 30to cut coffee-bean patterned paper from the Coffee and Chocolate Backgrounds 8x8 Paper Pad by Stamperia
  7. Use smaller tag die from the  Taggletastic Die Set 30  cut splatter/coffee-ring/floral patterned paper from the Coffee and Chocolate Patterned 8x8 Paper Pad and another piece of the coffee-bean patterned paper. 
  8. Trim the top of the coffee-bean paper so that the girl will be able to stand on the top edge of it.
  9. Edge both patterned paper tags  and the strip of coffee-bean paper with Pinecone VersaFine Clair Ink.
  10. Adhere the strip of coffee-bean patterned paper to the base of bottom of the smaller patterned paper tag.
  11. Adhere the smaller patterned paper tag atop the larger tag.
  12. Use the speech bubble die from the Taggletastic Die Set 30 to cut coffee-splattered patterned paper, which was left over from a previous project.
  13. Use a piece of low-tack tape to temporarily adhere the speech bubble die-cut to the scrap of paper. *
  14. Use magnets to secure the scrap of patterned paper with the speech-bubble die-cut to the base of a stamping platform.
  15. Place one of the sentiments from the Coffee Time Clear Stamp Set 417 by Janet Klein face-down on the speech bubble die-cut. 
  16. Press the platform's lid onto the back of the stamp and lift.
  17. Ink the stamp with Pinecone VersaFine Clair Ink and stamp.
  18. Remove and clean the sentiment stamp.
  19. Position the coffee beans stamp from the Coffee Time Clear Stamp Set 417 facedown on the speech bubble die-cut.
  20. Press the platform's lid onto the back of the stamp and lift.
  21. Ink the stamp with Pinecone VersaFine Clair Ink and stamp.
  22. Cut brown cardstock slightly larger than the tag.
  23. Use a circle punch to punch a hole in the center top of the tag.
  24. Adhere the layered patterned paper tags to the cardstock tag. 
  25. Adhere the fussy-cut girl and the speech bubble sentiment as shown. 
  26. Thread multi-colored jute through the hole to finish the tag.
Notes:
  • Whereas I do love coffee and I once had long hair, I'm not and never has been as thin or as tall as the girl. However, I opted to color her with grey hair to reflect my own. 
  • The dies in this die-set are solid, so it's best to die-cut first, then stamp.