Poor little SICK BEAR

Today I'm sharing this adorable bear that's perfect for get well cards.

He's called SICK BEAR.   

 Here's a close up of the little cutie!

My card elements...

Spellbinders dies

Martha Stewart border punch

Rhinestones

Ribbon

and of course Art Impressions Sick Bear

He's colored with Copic markers

   Have a great day!
~Reneé

Harv

Hi everybody!

 This Birthday-card is with finnish text, it says something about: Happy Birthday/Congratulations!

Harv is one of my favourite stamp (Do I have anything else than favourite stamps in AI...Lol :) and you can find it here.

Challenge Number 26`Inspiration From Nature

OK... if you are anything like me... You can get inspiration ANYWHERE! But, nature does provide so MUCH inspiration...the beautiful colors, the flowers, the shading...everything!

This week... Please show us how nature inspires you... here is what the Design Team came up with!

Barbara

Deloris

Mary

Renee

Dawn

Wow! They really knocked it out of the park!!! Great job Ladies!!!

Here are the rules for this challenge...

OH...but first... what do you win???

Each Week... we will have one winner that will win a $10 gift certificate for AI stamps

1. Please remember to create a new card for this challenge.

2. Link it directly using In-Linkz.

3. One entry for the weekly drawing and two if you use an ART IMPRESSIONS' stamp!

4. You will have until Wednesday at midnight to upload your creation.

and the winner for this weeks challenge is:

Alethea

Congrats and thanks so much for playing along. Please e mail me at

camelot4101@aol.com and I will make sure you get your prize!

Thanks for playing along, everyone and I cannot wait to see what y'all create!

Adventures with Evelyn

Hi Everyone,

Have you met Art Impressions world traveler, Evelyn?? Evelyn travels all over the globe and it looks like she has been to Paris recently.
Evelyn looks so cute in her travel garb on this middle step card. And check out the stamps that show her sightseeing adventures. These stamps would look cool on a scrapbook layout as well. 
Recipe:
Art Impression Stamps used:
 Adventure  - F2563
 Eiffel Tower Mini  - G2542
 Mini Rectangle Stamp - C2576 
 Mini Triangle Stamp - C2577
Evelyn - T3519
Cardstock - Cream & Blue
Background Paper - Map of Paris Metro printed off the internet
Inks: Marvy - Red & India Ink - Black
Copic Markers:G21, E51, E93, E71, E77,
B00, B97, YR04, Y11, C1, RV06, C5, 0.
Thanks for stopping by today, and have a great week.

Girlfriends X 3 = FUN!!!

Work Out, Weight Watchers and Dancers

I have 3 new images to post today.  The first one is "Work Out" by Art Impressions UM3584:

The second image is "Out to Lunch" Art Impressions UM2576:

The stamps used here are unmounted on cushion.  When I placed the words on the

 acrylic block I curved them up to fit below the table.

And the last image is "Dancers" Art Impressions UM3580:

I used the Clear Spica pen on the glasses and tutu skirts.  Also I added the tiny

lines to accentuate the movement of the dancers. 

I hope you enjoy this posting and if you have any questions about

the Copic markers I used or any thing else, please ask.

I would love to know who looks at my posts and 

what you think of them.

Have a GREAT day!

Anything new at your nest?

This chicken always makes me smile. I stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black and colored with Copic and Prismacolor Alcohol Markers. Cut thin strips of mustard cardstock for the straw.

Supplies used:

Art Impressions Stamps:
U1842 Birdie & Egg Carton
D1860 Anything New
Y1874 Chicken Wire

Copic Markers: R35, R29, R27, R22, Y21, Y19, Y18, Y17, YR65, W1, W5, E71, E74

Prismacolor Markers: Goldenrod

Sizzix Sizzlits Buttons #5 die

Nestabilities Long Classic Scalloped Rectangles for the scalloped border

Cardstock: Black, Red, Mustard, White

Crochet thread for buttons

Ribbon

Art Impressions Clothesline Cow Birthday card

Hello everyone!  Today I've made a card with the ever so cute Clothesline Cow from Art Impressions.

I've paired it with a sentiment that probably was never meant to go with this stamp but when I saw 

the cow I instantly thought it would be cute with the "Here's Hopin'" sentiment.

I've also used the Fence Post stamp as well as Rocks.

My card elements...
Grass & Fence border: Martha Stewart
Grass sprigs: Quikutz
Sign Post: Sizzix Red die
Eyelets
Copic Markers:
E00, E04, E33, E43, E57
G00, G24, G82, G85
B21, B24, B45
R27, R83YR61, RV42
C0, C3, W1

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Thanks! ~Reneé

Dreaming of Cooler Days

I made this card in an attempt to cool off...it did not work! BUT... it did make me forget about HOW hot it is... and really enjoyed the process of creating this card! I used water colors, water color pencils and rub ons...and i must say... i am really happy with the result. I love that about Art Impressions stamps...even when you make a "quick" card... it looks like a masterpiece! Thanks for stopping in and have a wonderful weekend!

Challenge 25...Stitching... Faux or Real

Thisweeks challenge is gonna be a fun one! I love the look of stitching on a card... and real or faux, the dimension and texture that it adds is gorgeous!

Here is the Design Teams take on this fun technique!

Renee

Barbara

Deloris

Mary

Dawn

Here are the rules for this challenge...

OH...but first... what do you win???

Each Week... we will have one winner that will win a $10 gift certificate for AI stamps

1. Please remember to create a new card for this challenge.

2. Link it directly using In-Linkz.

3. One entry for the weekly drawing and two if you use an ART IMPRESSIONS' stamp!

4. You will have until Wednesday at midnight to upload your creation.

and the winner for this weeks challenge is:

Lovely Linda

Congrats and thanks so much for playing along. Please e mail me at

camelot4101@aol.com and I will make sure you get your prize!

Thanks for playing along, everyone and I cannot wait to see what y'all create!

UGHHH!

I am having computer issues and I am so sorry!

I will get the post up later today!

Stay Tuned! 

Nighttime Skyline

I've wanted to use these two stamps, the skyline and the bridge, for a long time.

This first design, I had pictured in my minds eye and it came together just as I pictured it. I used dimensional foam to pop these skylines out.

Stamps used: NJ Bridge K3105, Skyline  P2975, Imagine F2559
Ink: India Ink
Cardstock: Petallics Silver. (This is actually a cream color, not silver) Black CS, White CS and Gray Blue speckled CS

After I made the first card, a friend reminded me of another technique that she dearly loves, on a piece that hangs in my studio. So I decided to try to design another card using this technique, gold leafing.
I used the same skyline stamp and used a glue pad. I inked(glued) up my stamp, stamped the image onto black CS  and them gently patted the gold leaf over the glue image. I patted it a few times and then very gently brushed away the excess gold leaf. I added a small moon and attached the black CS panel onto a cream card. Gold ribbon added to the side and the bottom, finished this off. Wouldn't this would make a great New Years Eve party invitation.

Stamps used: NJ Bridge K3105, Skyline  P2975, Imagine F2559

Glue Pad - Hampton Art

Cardstock: Petallics Silver (the moon) Black CS, Cream CS 

Other: Gold ribbon

So here are 2 great looks from this stamp.
Thanks for stopping by.

Water color Barn

Water Color Barn

It was learning how to water color using Art Impression stamps that took my card making to a new level.  I discovered that I could use these stamps to create not just cards but small pieces that looked like art….and so easily. I love using the individual stamps to create multiple scenes.  We all need value for our purchases.

If you have not tried this technique I encourage you to do so.  The stamps are now available in sets and Bonnie has produced a DVD that works with each of the 3 sets allowing you to create so many different scenes….and that is just the beginning. If you have watched her water color on Utube you know how easy she makes it to follow step by step.  

Whether you purchase the DVD or not I would advise you to buy the water color pamphlets that are available.  There you will find easy step by step instruction giving you everything you need to know to make your own scenes.  

So what are you waiting for….…

I appreciate any comments or questions. Happy Stamping!

Mary

Recipe:

Art Impressions Water Color Barn Q-2311                         

Art Impressions Leaves A-893                                           

Art Impressions Water Color Wagon J-2418                        

Art Impressions Small Grass Clump AAA-1378                   

Art Impressions Water Color Planter C-2454

Art Impressions Tiny Grass AA-1374

Art Impressions Tall Grass AA-1370

Art Impressions Salvia B-2432

Art Impressions Stalks BB-2055

Art Impressions Tiny Flowers AA-1368
Marvy Markers: #40, 86, 45, 93, 28, 15, 43, 8
Paint Brush Round #5 or #6
Palette

Lie about your age....

This is one of my all time favorite Art Impression images. It always makes me smile.

Supply list:

Art Impressions Stamps:
Gossip Club T1522
Lie About Your Age G3575

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

White cardstock base

Designer paper - Best Occasions Scrap Pack from Walmart

Copic markers:
YG63, YG03, R20, W1, E000, E00, E11, E31, E33, E35, R81, R83, BV02, C1, C3, C5, E71, E74

Deco Art Paper Effects to add a glossy look to glasses

White Gel Extreme Pen to dot faces

Sewing Machine with white thread

Small piece of ribbon

Prima flowers

Pearls for center of flowers

Glue dots and adhesive

Art Impressions: Christmas in July

Hello everyone!  I hope your Sunday is going well.

Today I'm sharing a Christmas card. 

I see so many of you out there making Christmas cards 

in July and I was feeling left out.

I just love this sweet snowman from Art Impressions!

He's appropriately called SNOWMAN.

I've also used the stamp called TINY STONES.

When I bought these I wasn't sure what I'd use them for but I've wound up 

using them quite a lot.  They add a more realistic dimension to so many scenes...

and they're so darned cute!

My images are colored with Copic markers.

Here are the shades that I used.

Don't forget about the Art Impressions current challenge.

Each week one lucky winner will recieve a $10 gift certificate to

the AI Store.  This weeks theme is BIRDS.

Here comes my card!

I made this card to my mothers friend. She bought red car, and my mom like to congratulate and delight her with something. She asked me to make her a card, and here it is. I just love these Girlfriend-stamps, you can find them all here and here. This stamp is here.

Hi everybody!!

I´ll make new post here later today or early tomorrow with a card:) I´m not home at the moment, and my own computer has all my photos. I´m helping my sister´s family, I watch their children while she and her husband are building house. Be patient:) (They won´t build the whole house today.. :)

Challenge Number 24... Show me the BIRD!

This weeks challenge is to show us the bird... ok ok... not THAT bird...(LOL), but a card or creation with Birds on it! This week, the DT has some really great inspiration...

Renee

Barbara

Deloris

Soili-Maria

Dawn

Mary

 Wowza... how was that for inspiration??? The girls did an amazing job this week and well... I am loving seeing all of their creations... I hope you are too!

Here are the rules for this challenge...

OH...but first... what do you win???

Each Week... we will have one winner that will win a $10 gift certificate for AI stamps

1. Please remember to create a new card for this challenge.

2. Link it directly using In-Linkz.

3. One entry for the weekly drawing and two if you use an ART IMPRESSIONS' stamp!

4. You will have until Wednesday at midnight to upload your creation.

and the winner for this weeks challenge is:

MOSHIEConfrats and thanks so much for playing along. Please e mail me at

camelot4101@aol.com and I will make sure you get your prize!

Thanks for playing along, everyone and I cannot wait to see what y'all create!

Thanks for stopping in and We cannot wait to see what you create!

AND... the winner from Challenge Number

Harvest Frame

Hi Everyone
I've been working on some fall projects so I am in that "fall mood" even though it's 90+ degrees here in my area.. I have the coolest fall stamp, U1542 Harvest Frame .  I made a center step card and thought I'd share this with you today. I colored this with a myriad of Copic Markers. And, BTW, the frame just fits on the center panel on this middle step card. Love it when things just come together.

I added a trellis look to the side panels, used a Martha Stewart punch, then added glitter to add some bling.

I have the nesting pumpkins by Spellbinders so I cut a few of those out  and popped them out with dimensional foam.

Here is the list of items I used:
Ink Pad - India Ink (my favorite permanent ink pad)
Martha Stewart punch
Glitter - Orange Surprise (G1010)
Copic Markers used: E08, E43,E57,Y21,  R29, YG45, YG03, YR09, YR04, YR65, YR68,  V12, Y28, 0 and a few Spica pens.
Designer paper (old, from my stash)
Coredinations - used on the pumpkins
ScorPal -  I used this to score the card and make my cuts for the center step design.

This was a great card to make and I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by,

Art Impressions Little Dress Up Girl

Today I want to share with you the most adorable baby girl stamp!

I've made this cute card using Little Dress Up Girl and Have a Ball from Art Impressions.

For the sentiment I just trimmed off the "have a ball" from it.  It originally says...

"It's your birthday...have a ball" 

I've used Spellbinders dies to create the border, flourish, circle and matte.

The 1 is from Petaloo.  It comes in white and then can be painted or embellished

any way you like.  The crystals are from Pizzazz A Plenty.  The sentiment was cut out using Stampin' Ups

word window and label punches.  The embossing was done with the Cuttlebug Swiss dots folder.

Here are the Copic colors that I used.

You can enlarge all of my photos for a better look.

Reneé

Maude is flipping out!

Maude's flipping out!

This style of card is called a flip flop or swing card. I love how the middle part moves when you open them.

There's a wonderful step by step tutorial on how to make these on the Splitcoast Stampers website.

Supply list:

Art Impressions stamps:
F3146 Mini Maude
C1452 Coffee

Textured pink cardstock
White smooth cardstock
Black smooth cardstock

Copic Markers:
E000, R20, R81, R83, C1, C5, G000, Y11

Memento Tuxedo Black to stamp Maude

Versafine Onyx Black to stamp message

Three types of ribbon

Adhesive

Ruler

Paper cutter or craft knife

Pencil to draw cutting lines

Party Group

Yesterday was my birthday....so to celebrate I thought I would post this "Party Group".  My cake didn't have this many candles on it....but it was close.  This was fun to color and everyone always loves this card.  I hope you enjoy it too!

Recipe:

Stamp:  Art Impressions "Party Group" U-1552

Ink:  Momento Tuxedo Black

Copic Markers:

Flame:  Y02, R05, YR16

Skin:  E000, E01, R02

Denim:  B93, B97, B95

Dress:  R81, R83, R85

Grays:  C1, C3, C5

Reds:  R22, R24, R29

Purple:  V12, V15, V17

Blue Green:  BG11, BG13

Yellow:  Y06, Y01

Brown: E11

Challenge Number 23... Using Something From Your Stash!

I don't know about you... but my stash is overflowing... so this is a great challenge for me. It gives me a chance to use something from my stash and think it out a little bit. Here is what the DT came up with

Dawn

Barbara

Renee

Deloris

What a wonderful Job these ladies did!

Please join us and here are the weekly rules...

OH...but first... what do you win???

Each Week... we will have one winner that will win a $10 gift certificate for AI stamps

1. Please remember to create a new card for this challenge.

2. Link it directly using In-Linkz.

3. One entry for the weekly drawing and two if you use an ART IMPRESSIONS' stamp!

4. You will have until Wednesday at midnight to upload your creation.

5. please put a * next to your name is you would like to be considered for a future guest designer spot.

Thanks for stopping in and We cannot wait to see what you create!

AND... the winner from Challenge Number 22...

E. Marie

 

Please contact

wholesale@artimpressions.com

to claim your prize!



And the Winner is......

Carolina Girl (Cely)

 Thanks for the huge welcome for the girls! Please e mail me at camelot4101@aol.com

with your address and I will get that in the mail for you.

Thanks for all of the warm welcomes from everyone...we love our followers!

The Family

Hi Everyone,
It's Barbara with my first post as an Art Impressions Design Team Member.I wanted to do something  with an old feel to it, for this post. So, I pulled out some things that I haven't used for a while. I' m sure you know exactly what I mean. I have a few faces of women and I've wanted to do something with them for a while.They remind me of women from days gone by and were perfect to use with a film strip. I pulled out a film strip die, cut out two film strips using a transparency sheet and colored them with alcohol inks, espresso and pitch black and I attached the 2 strips together to make a strip that has 3 frames. Next I  stamped on the center pieces of the frames the three images of those women.

Stamps and supplies I used:
G2660  - TC Mini Lady
F2520  -  Margaret
E2518  -  TC Helene Profile
E2549  - TC Mini Family
Espresso Dye Ink
Sizzix Film Strip Die
Spellbinders Fancy Tags Three
Stencil for the background swirls
Sponge
Transparency
Cream Cardstock


I added some background interest to the card using a stencil and attached the film strip to the card front. I also stamped the word family onto a portion of a tag that I cut using a die. Distressing the edges with sponges and a dark brown ink helps to add age to the card.

Little Athlete joins the NY Mets!

Hello everyone and welcome to my first ever Art Impressions design team post!

I am so excited to be on this team.  

For my first card I have something that was custom made for a good friend of mine.

She is friends with one of the N.Y. Mets and his wife.  They are expecting their first child

and it's a boy!  My friend asked for a baseball themed card in their team colors.  Not the 

easiest task in the world since their colors are Orange and Royal Blue but I think it

turned out nice. 

I've used Little Athlete on my card.  I did trim off the football and soccer ball

because the dad is a baseball player and that's what my friend wanted the focus on.

The little ball, bat and stars are plastic buttons.

The stars, octagon and scalloped octagon are Spellbinders dies.

I used a Cuttlebug embossing folder for the stars

and Stampin' Up punch for the sentiment.

Baby is colored with Copic markers.

Reneé