ART IMPRESSIONS STAMPS

Happy Anniversary

2012-03-02T14:58:00.001-05:00

Happy Friday everyone...I'm a day behind....Here is an Anniversary card for you this morning. I have used the "Party Group" U1552. They are having an Anniversary Party...Yipee.... I soooo love these Golden Oldies, I don't know what I'm going to do..I think I have most of them, I need more! The Party Group and many more Oldies can be found at Art Impressions..please check them out I know you are going to fall in love with them all!
My image was colored with Prisma pencils and OMS, and I have added a few sprinkles of confetti and streamers to add a festive atmosphere. So come on ladies have your own Party with some the the great images.

Challenge Number 53 - Inspired by Candy

2012-03-01T01:08:00.001-05:00

This week's challenge is sweetly inspired by one of my favorite food groups ... CANDY! Who doesn't like candy? Here are some fantastic cards from our design team!

Anne

Barbara

Reneé

I'm loving all the pastels as we move closer to Easter. Wonderful color combinations. All the eggs are getting me excited for my favorite candies- Reese's! And the sprinkle/sparkle cake by Reneé is adorable! Great job design team!

Last week's challenge winner is:

IRIT SHALOM

With her wonderful "Anything But" banner! Great embellishments and love the handmade paper flower! Contact me at kate@artimpressions.com for your $10 coupon code!

Here are the rules for the challenges and we cannot wait to see what inspires you!

1. Please make a new card or creation for these challenges. You can make a 3D item if you wish ... this is not limited to cards!

2. Limit two submissions per person. You will be entered twice if you use Art Impressions stamps ... How do you do that? Just enter the same link two times so we can count you fairly!

3. Please link directly to your creation so we can get a good look at your creativity!

4. You will have until Wednesday at 6 p.m. PST to enter your creations.

Always about me

2012-02-29T06:00:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone,
Welcome to Wednesday!!! I just received some new stamps and I thought I'd use Edna, taking a bubble bath. She is so cool, she even keeps her jewelry on while in the tub, what class. LOL

Supplies used:

Edna Soaking - P1760

About Me - F2617

Embellishments

Ribbon

Spellbinders Dies- Ribbon Tags Trio S4-323, Labels Sixteen S4-301

Copic Markers

Stop back tomorrow to check out the weekly challenge.See you then.

Hello! My name is Kate!

2012-02-28T08:30:00.000-05:00

You might have noticed there have been some changes on the Ai blog site. After being a wonderful blog coordinator, Dawn Knight has asked to step down. We truly appreciated all her hard work and FANTASTIC designing. The staff at Art Impressions and the design team will truly miss her.

Now this is where I come in! If we haven't emailed or talked on the phone, my name is Kate Swanson and I am the Office Manager for Art Impressions. The owners have asked me to step in as blog coordinator and I am excited to take on the challenge! A little about me, I am a proud wife to my sweet husband, Tony, and a very new mom to my 4-month-old boy, Noah. I am a recent graduate of George Fox University with a bachelors in Business Administration and Organizational Communications and still reside in my college town of Newberg, Oregon. We are members at Newberg Foursquare Church and love to be involved in our community!

I have always had a passion for stamping and was so blessed to combine my career with my craft when I was hired at Ai. I personally love card making and try to take on as many craft projects as possible (I'm a huge Pinterest fan!).

We have some wonderful things in store for the blog and I'm excited to share new products, giveaways and contests with you! You can always contact me at kate@artimpressions.com.

Happy Stamping!!!

Kate

Lawn Ranger

2012-02-28T08:00:00.001-05:00

Good morning ladies, I can't believe Tuesday is here again, how time flies!! Today I have used the Lawn Ranger...he is from the Ai People collection. I have used cut outs from my cricuit for the background. My image is colored with my Prisma pencils and OMS...I just can't seem to break away from them. The Lawn Ranger, along with more fun Ai people can be found at Art Impressions. Thanks for joining us this morning and hope your day is filled with Sunshine..Hugz Anne

Easter Tot Wagon

2012-02-26T00:00:00.001-05:00

Here's another Easter card made with some of

Art Impressions adorable Easter Tots.

This image is called Easter Tot Wagon.

I paired it with Easter Wishes.

I was so inspired by this weeks Clean & Simple challenge

over at the Art Impressions challenge blog that I thought
I'd give it another try.

I was also inspired by this card at Lime Doodle.

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Happy Weekend!!

2012-02-25T13:34:00.000-05:00

Easter is coming, and could you think better image for the easter-card than Tiny Tots:)
You can find them here, all of them:)
I have used Easter Tot Leap Frog -image in my card, and text is "Happy Easter".

Challenge Winner - Week 48

2012-02-25T02:15:00.000-05:00

Thank you to all the great submissions for our "A Card for a Child" contest. I could only think of one word ... Adorable! I apologize for the delay, the winner is ...

CONNIE

With her wonderful Valentine Sock Monkey card!

I know quite a few kids who would jump for joy to receive that one! Please contact me at kate@artimpressions.com for your $10 coupon code.

Keep those submissions for week 52 coming! Love what we're seeing so far. Have a great weekend everyone!

Challenge Number 52 - Clean & Simple or Anything But ...

2012-02-23T06:00:00.002-05:00

This week's challenge is for 'Clean & Simple' or 'Anything But.' Sometimes the greatest palette can be a brilliant white background and small embellishments. I also love Anne's 'Anything But' tag, great patterns and coloring!

Here are the cards from our wonderful design team!

Kirsi

Renee

Barbara

Anne

Aren't they wonderful?! Love the weekly card inspiration!

As our blog as been experiencing some changes, we will be continuing the card contest next week. The winner from the week 48 challenge will be announced on the blog on Friday.

Here are the rules for the challenges and we cannot wait to see what you come up with!

1. Please make a new card or creation for these challenges. You can make a 3D item if you wish ... this is not limited to cards!

2. You will be entered twice if you use Art Impressions stamps ... How do you do that you ask? Just enter the same link two times so we can count you fairly!

3. Please link directly to your creation so we can get a good look at your creativity!

4. You will have until Wednesday at 6 p.m. PST to enter your creations.

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The Wall and Flowers

2012-02-22T06:00:00.003-05:00

Hi Everyone,
Welcome to another one of my Wednesday posts.
I was looking at some of my handmade flowers and that's how this card came to be. I picked out the flowers, picked card stock colors that complimented the flowers and then I chose the wall/flowers stamp. The colors I used in the stamped image are colors similar to the colors I used in the handmade flowers.

I added glitter to the stamped image by using a glue pen, (that's the squiggles you see on the stamped image square) and I added glitter to the flowers as well.These flowers would look great with spring colors as well. I'm getting ready to make more flowers and I will be using spring colors for the upcoming season.

Supplies used:
Stamp - Wall/Flowers H1383
Paper/Card Stock - white cs, green cs, orange cs, sherbet orange cs, brown cs, designer paper
Inks used - Distressed Ink Vintage Photo, India Ink Black
Glitter - Sparkling Snow, Orange Surprise, Copper Penny
Copic Markers - RV21, R37, R85, C-0, C-2, G82, YG41, YR04, YG45, E25, E43, E51

Thanks for stopping in today

Otis

2012-02-21T08:00:00.001-05:00

Good morning everyone...Otis thinks spring is coming, he is going to enjoy an afternoon in the sun, listening to music and birdwatching. Otis ( J1524 ) is one of the Golden Oldies series at Art Impressions.

My image is colored in Prisma pencils and OMS, hope you enjoy Otis.

Brenda & Joe western Anniversary card

2012-02-19T09:50:00.002-05:00

What a cute couple Brenda & Joe make!

The stamp is called Square Dancers and it's from

Art Impressions.

I paired it with the Doe-se-doe-n phrase.

I think this will be for my Sister and Brother-In-Law's anniversary

in March. My sister has always loved western themed things and

her husband is a Country Music DJ.

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Oops!!

2012-02-17T11:56:00.000-05:00

Good morning ladies, I have use "Birdie & Egg carton" this morning. It is an easel card and the row of broken eggs are hand drawn. My image and many more of the Bird - Brain images can be found at Art Impressions HERE! I love Birdie and the gang..they are so comical. I have colored my image with Prisma pencils and OMS, and used my computer for the messages...


Oops!

The Wonder of the Season

2012-02-16T06:00:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone,
It's Barbara again today and I am back with a layered card. Layers add so much additional design to your stamped image, they really make the image pop. I think they give the design more importance.

Since Valentines day is over it's time to check out the Easter images. So, I pulled this great image out and decided what layers would look good with it.This stamp is in the Windows to the World section. You may want to check this section out, there are quite a few images that will be perfect for almost any occasion.

Supplies used
Stamp - Easter Egg Nest- M3313
Punch - Martha Stewart Punch around the Page - Double Arches
Spellbinders Dies - Labels Fifteen S4-291, Lace Doily Motifs S5-063,
Paper/Cardstock - White CS, Designer Paper, Pink Shimmer CS
Ribbon
Copic Markers- R81, R00, G00, B000, Y11, E71, C-2G21, G94, YG03, YG41,
Ink- India Ink Black

Thanks so much for stopping in today.Stop back tomorrow for more inspiration with Anne.

Bunny Love

2012-02-15T06:00:00.004-05:00

Hi Everyone,
Its Barbara with my usual Wednesday post. Boy I was stumped today and really couldn't come up with anything. Then I had club meeting tonight and the project we learned really was so cute I decided to use this cute Giant Bunny as my image. Love this awning effect, too, don't you??

I added a basket charm and he is all set, looking too cute in the awning window.
Supplies used:
Art Impressions Stamps
Mini Love - E2548
Giant Bunny - G1076
Ink - India Ink Black
Card Stock - White CS,Pink CS
Embossing Folder
Copic Markers - R81, C-1

Hope you enjoyed this cute card today. I will be back tomorrow with another creation using Art Impressions stamps. Hope to see you then.

Thank You

2012-02-14T08:00:00.001-05:00

Good morning everyone...this morning I have used two cute bunny stamps from Art Impressions...Sm. Rabbit K-1598 and Bunny Girl I779. I used my copics to color both images, added a bit of bling and inked my edges slightly. this is a very quick and easy Thank You card.

Greetings from the Easter Bunny

2012-02-12T12:52:00.000-05:00

Happy Sunday and Happy Early Easter.

I ordered a lot of Easter stamps in my last

Art Impressions bunch and am having

a blast using them.

I used Bunny Basket and

Fuzzy Easter on my card.

Papers are all from Stampin' Up.

Dies are from Spellbinders.

Grass was made with a Martha Stewart punch

and the embossing folder is from Craft Concepts.

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Cup of Tea Anyone?

2012-02-10T12:03:00.001-05:00

Welcome to the Art Impression Bog. This morning I have done a really fun card with the Girlfriend series found HERE at Art Impressions. These ladies can't help but put a smile on your face.


Tea Anyone

I drew and cut out the tea pot..the fold is on the bottom, so it opens down. I have used Prisma pencils and OMS to color the image, added faux stitching and ink around the edge, added a few pearls, flowers and a bow...and the gossip group is in action! Enjoy, hope your day is filled with Sunshine.

In the tub with the girlfriends

2012-02-09T21:26:00.000-05:00

Stamp used...

In the tub

Tools & accessroies:

Image by Art Impressions

Copic markers

ribbons

pearls

Maude's Birthday Wishes

2012-02-08T06:00:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone
Welcome to Wednesday!!!! I have made a birthday card and Maude is giving out the birthday wishes. You know Maude, she's sarcastic as all get out. And only a great friend can send a birthday wish like this.

Maude is in the Golden Oldies section of the shop. Take a few minutes to check out that section. There are a lot of great stamps that will fit so many different occasions.

Thanks for stopping in today. See you soon,

Spring is Coming!!

2012-02-07T08:00:00.001-05:00

Good morning ladies..I have chosen Vera (L-1243) today to make my card. Vera is one of the Golden Oldies series and can be found HERE! I have added a bit of glitter and a rhinestone or two and a homemade tag. I have colored my image with Prisma colored pencils and OMS. Take a hop over to Art Impressions and see all their Golden Oldies, they are sure to capture your heart!

Happy Easter from a Tiny Tot

2012-02-05T00:00:00.002-05:00

This adorable little tot is from Art Impressions

Tiny Tot line. The stamp is called Single Tot.

I've used Block Happy Easter as my verse.

The matte is from Spellbinders and the embossing folder

is from Sizzix.

The inside verse is called Basketful.

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Friends Who Last

2012-02-01T06:00:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone,
Happy Wednesday. Hope you are having a great week so far. I thought I'd use another of the girlfriend stamps. These ladies have so much personality, don't they.

I got out my colored pencils and gamsol and colored and shaded these hot mama's. They are a "hoot". Make sure you stop in the online store and check out all the stamps in all the different lines that Art Impressions offers.

Supplies used:

Stamps from: Comfy on Couch set-UM4050

Prisma Color Pencils

Gamsol

India Ink

Sizzix Embossing Folders

Inka Gold - Gold

Cardstock- Core'dinations CS, Teal Blue CS, White CS

Yellow Gold Ribbon

Have a great rest of your week

Born to be Wild!

2012-01-31T08:00:00.001-05:00

Good Morning Ladies

Yee haw...we're off to shop..the Mad Rider (T4090) is going shopping. I have colored my image with Prisma pencils and OMS. This image comes from the Ai People series at Art Impressions and can be found HERE! I hope you stop by Art Impressions and see all the great stamps....wow I love those Oldies!

Nature card for a teenage boy

2012-01-30T06:00:00.012-05:00

There's lots going on in my personal life and I will be very busy during the next several months. So this is my last post for Art Impressions. I have enjoyed working with all the super talented ladies on the design team and with all the wonderful Art Impressions stamps.

Supplies used:

Art Impressions Stamps:
D3243 Bear with Cubs
H3236 Deer (Ink only two)
F3262 Soaring Eagle
Chocolate ink
Cardstock: Confetti Tan, Ivory, Bazzill Mono: Fawn, Walnut, Java
Animal Print Ribbon
Cut with Silhouette SD Machine
Silhouette cutting file #C00915_19210 3 frame tag

Happy Birthday Wild Thing!! You're how old??

2012-01-29T10:29:00.000-05:00

I just LOVE humorous birthday cards.

That makes me wonder how I missed these

chimps before?? Once I stumbled onto them

I HAD to have them. They're called

Laughing Chimps and I think they're

perfect paired with two Art Impressions verses...

How Old? and Wild Thing. I also love that you could
use this image for a child or an adult; man or woman.

We all know it's a little tougher to find great masculine images.

These guys are just perfect for any guy in your life who likes

to chuckle!

The fun jungle leaves are made with a Sizzix yellow die.

I made the bananas by using an oval punch and punching

near the edge of the paper so only a sliver of oval punched.

The oval mattes were made with a Spellbinders die and an

oval punch.

Here's the inside.

My Shabby Valentine

2012-01-26T07:44:00.001-05:00

Hi everyone.

This was supposed to be my card for the cards

for children challenge but the wrong card accidentally

was uploaded so I thought I'd share it now.

Aren't they the cutest things!

Just perfect for my 5 and 7 year old nieces.

The heart border is from Memory Box and the leaves

are made with a punch.

The stamp I used is called Valentot Love.

Girlfriends

2012-01-25T06:00:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone
Hope you are having a great Wednesday!! Today's card is to all the girlfriends in our lives.What would we do without our girlfriend's. So when it's time to send them a card, visit Art Impressions for just the right image and sentiment. Check out the girlfriends section of the Art Impressions shop, I'm sure you will find just the right stamp to fit the occasion.

The sentiment on this card is so true, isn't it!!!

Supplies used:
Stamps from the Weigh In Set UM4049
Copic Markers- YR61, YR15, YR65, E47, E43, E51, E41, Y21, V05, C-5, B32
Flower Shaped Die - Quick Kutz Nesting Flowers
Spellbinder Die - Ribbon Tags Trio S4-323
Embossed border on side of card - Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations- Springtime Backgrounds and Borders Set
Ribbon

A Valentine for You!

2012-01-24T08:00:00.003-05:00

Good morning ladies...this morning I have decided to use the Front and Back stamps...I just love this series. I have used Elizabeth T1710, Ben U1743, Fence P1499 and wild grass B1224, you can find all of these at Art Impressions...HERE! I have used Prisma pencils and OMS to color my images and chalk to color the sky. I hope you enjoy my card ... "A Valentine For You". Hugz Anne.

Lovely Lady

2012-01-23T06:00:00.002-05:00

I received this lovely vintage lady stamp in the mail and couldn't wait to ink it up. Decided to stamp her inside the frame that I embossed with my Sizzix machine. Added some flowers, pearls and ribbon to finish off my card.

Supplies used:

Art Impressions Stamp #G2660 TC Mini Lady
Versafine Onyx Black Ink
Cuttlebug Flourished Frame Embossing Folder
White, Black and Pink Cardstock
EK Success Punches: Photo Corner Scallop & Leaf
Crystal Stickers Pearls
Prima Flowers
Ribbon
Glue dots

Happy Valentot's Day

2012-01-22T10:37:00.000-05:00

I just received my newest shipment of Art Impressions

stamps and I couldn't wait to start creating with the cute little

Valentot line.

This one is called Valentot Heart

and is part of the Tiny Tots line.

My hearts were all made with punches and

the matte and corner are from Spellbinders.

Challenge Number 48~ A Card for a Child!

2012-01-20T14:04:00.000-05:00

This weeks Challenge is a fun one! It is to create a card for a child! I love to use bright colors and fun embellishments!
Here is what the DT came up with!

Anne

Barbara

Deloris

Renee

Soili-Maria

Soili Maria

Didn't they do a great job!We cant wait to see what you come up with!

AND for the winner of last weeks Challenge...

DAWN

(nice name)

Please contact me at camelot4101@aol.com to claim your $10 gift certificate!

Here are the rules for the challenges and we cannot wait to see what you come up with!

1. Please make a new card or creation for these challenges. you may make a 3-d item if you wish... this is not limited to cards!

2.You will be entered twice if you use Art Impressions stamps... how do you do that you ask?

Just enter the same link two times so we can count you fairly!

3. Please link directly to your creation so that we can get a look at your creativity!

4.You will have till Wednesday at 6 PM EST to enter your creations.

POSTPONED

2012-01-19T15:09:00.000-05:00

Due to some personal business I have to take care of...

I will be posting the challenge tomorrow.

Thank you for your patients.

Dawn

A Window into Watercolor

2012-01-18T06:00:00.012-05:00

Hi Everyone,
Today,I decided to do a watercolor project.I picked up a few new dies last week, the one I used on this card was a perfect die to use for the scene I made.

Here is the watercolor panel I made, a wheelbarrow from the In My Garden set.

After I finished this A-2 sized panel I decided to use a Window die to highlight the scene from the window. I also used a Sizzix embossing folder to give the card front that brick look.

Here is a peak inside the card to see the scene

And finally if you flip the scene page you have an area to write a note or stamp a verse.

Supplies used:

Stamps - Wheelbarrow from In My Garden 3545, AA1283, AA3017, AA3384, AA1368, A1371, AA1370,C3493,

Marvy Pads and Markers - Jungle Green, Brown, Silver Gray, Violet, Salvia Blue, Rose Marie

Die - Poppystamps - Grand Madison Window

India Ink Black - Wheelbarrow

Ribbon

I really like the watercolor series of stamps. Click here to check them all out. Thanks for stopping in today

Happy Valentine's Day

2012-01-17T08:00:00.003-05:00

Good morning ladies, I hope you are all having a great day. I just couldn't help using Flo I-1165 in my Valentine's card this week. I just love these Golden Oldies. I just couldn't resist having her shout "Happy Valentine's Day " to all her friends. If you want to find Flo and all her Golden Oldies friends check HERE.

Spring in your step

2012-01-16T06:00:00.011-05:00

I have so much fun working with the birdbrain stamps from Art Impressions. This one always makes me smile.

Supplies used:

Art Impressions Stamps:
U1870 Spring chicken
G1872 Spring in your step
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink for main image
Versafine Onyx Black Ink for saying
Prismacolor Marker: Goldenrod
Copic Markers: C1, R22, R27, R29
Cardstock: White, Goldenrod, Brown, Rust, Turquoise
Pop dots, glue dots and dew drops
Ribbon

Bold Valentine

2012-01-15T00:00:00.002-05:00

Originally this card started out as pink and white

and I switched gears and made the base and accents

black on the spur of the moment. I just really liked

the bright pink against the black and vice versa.

I've used both the Small Cupid and Boy Cupid

on my card today as well as Happy Valentines.

The heart punch is from Martha Stewart.

The embossing folder is from Sizzix.

Corners are an old corner punch I have.

The border is from Memory Box.

Pink card

2012-01-14T05:44:00.000-05:00

Valentines Day is surely coming, and can you imagine better choice to Valentines day -card than Girlfriends:)

This one is called Comfy on Couch. You can find Comfy on Couch set too: here.

I have stamped "Hearts in a Row" to the card as a ribbon.

Happy Weekend!!

Challenge 47... PINK, PINK and more PINK!!!

2012-01-11T21:45:00.000-05:00

It's good to be the queen... or in this case the DT coordinator!I LOVE pink and so I chose a monochromatic challenge this week and it is PINK PINK AND MORE PINK! That'sright ladies... the more pink the better... and here is what the princesses on our DT came up with...

Dawn

Renee

Deloris

Anne

Barbara

AND for the winner of last weeks Challenge...

Jenn Zeeb

Please contact me at camelot4101@aol.com to claim your $10 gift certificate!

Here are the rules for the challenges and we cannot wait to see what you come up with!

1. Please make a new card or creation for these challenges. you may make a 3-d item if you wish... this is not limited to cards!

2.You will be entered twice if you use Art Impressions stamps... how do you do that you ask?

Just enter the same link two times so we can count you fairly!

3. Please link directly to your creation so that we can get a look at your creativity!

4.You will have till Wednesday at 6 PM EST to enter your creations.

Ole MacDonald

2012-01-11T06:00:00.003-05:00

Hi Everyone,
Just had to use this stamp since I just received it. It's is a funny stamp and I decided to add some shredded paper because it reminds me of straw. It kind of goes with the theme, don't you think. Then I used a thin wood veneer paper and I stretched a red mesh onion bag over it, that made me think of chicken wire.

Stamps used: J1896 Ole MacDonald, U1832 Rhode Island Rockettes

Card Stock: White CS, Dark Brown CS, Wood Veneer Paper, Yellow CS (Straw)

Red Mesh Onion Bag

Copic Markers:C-0, YR15, R29

Corner Rounder

Stop back tomorrow for more inspiration.

Thanks for stopping in.

Growing Old

2012-01-10T08:00:00.001-05:00

This week I have made a card using Lillie P1933. I have colored her in copics, my sentiment is from my stash and I have distressed the edges with ink. Lillie is just one of the fun images from Art Impressions Oldies series, you can check them out HERE.

Sorry it's pasta your birthday!

2012-01-09T06:00:00.008-05:00

What a fun image to use to send belated Birthday wishes.

Supplies used:

Art Impressions Stamp #U2401 Pasta
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink for image
Versafine Onyx Black Ink for saying
Copic Markers: C1, C3, C5, E000, E00
E31, E33, E35, Y15, B32, R20, R22
Ribbon, button, thread, pop dots, glue dots
Cardstock: White, Goldenrod, Lt Blue, Dk Blue

Little Cupid

2012-01-08T00:00:00.002-05:00

I know...it's hard to believe but Valentine's Day is

just around the corner. Today I've used a super

sweet image called Small Cupid and another called

XOXO.

They're both from Art Impressions.

My card base was made with a Spellbinders grand

scalloped square and the hearts are from Nellie's Choice.

My love staple is from Fastenator.

Happy New Year!!

2012-01-07T14:51:00.000-05:00

Hope this year ´ll be wonderful to you all!!!
I like to share Valentines day card with you, I have used stamp called "Little Shoppers" and text is "To my friend" And here is my card:

Happy Weekend too!!

The Next Holiday is on It's Way...

2012-01-06T09:24:00.002-05:00

...and it is one of my FAVES!!! I love Valentines Day! I love the colors, I love the candy hearts and I LOVE the Art Impressions Valentots! I stamped this little cutie with black Stazon onto watercolor paper. Then, I used STAEDTLER watercolor crayons to color this little darling in! I scribbled some of the crayon onto scrap paper and then I used a water brush to liquefy the color and painted her in! I added some glitter to the pom pom on her cap and here is my creation!

Where did the darling roses come from you ask... well... I MADE THEM!!! here is how! I used a push mold from STAEDTLER and some FIMO effects clay. I pushed the clay into the mold,removed it and here is my flower! The best part? I can make as many as I wan...in any color I want and I can make a whole cookie sheet of them in like 20 minutes! If you done want to by alot of clay... you can always so what i did and that is to add some extra color for dimension by scraping some STAEDTLER karat soft pastel chalks into a little pike and brushing the color onto the clay before baking it! It is a great effect and adds dimension and character super fast! I adhered them to my card with glue dots! easy peasy!Thanks so much for popping in and be sure to keep watching this page for more fun creations!

Happy New Year... and Happy NEW Challenge... Anything Goes!! !# 46

2012-01-05T13:31:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year to you all and her is another FUN and easy challenge that we can all play with after the stress of the holidays is now behind us! This week is ANYTHING goes and here is the DT's projects:

Soili-Maria

Renee

Deloris

Anne

Barbara

Dawn

AND for the winner of last weeks Challenge...

Lou Mac

Please contact me at camelot4101@aol.com to claim your $10 gift certificate!

Here are the rules for the challenges and we cannot wait to see what you come up with!

1. Please make a new card or creation for these challenges. you may make a 3-d item if you wish... this is not limited to cards!

2.You will be entered twice if you use Art Impressions stamps... how do you do that you ask?

Just enter the same link two times so we can count you fairly!

3. Please link directly to your creation so that we can get a look at your creativity!

4.You will have till Wednesday at 6 PM EST to enter your creations.

All You Need is Love

2012-01-04T06:00:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year!!! Hope your holidays were fun and hope Santa was good to you.

Now that the holidays are over it's time to check out something for Valentine's Day. It will be here very soon.

Aren't these little guys cute. They are in the Tiny Tots collections. This particular stamp is called Valentot Love T4004.Cute, cute cute. I used Love Background - T2357 on those hearts and added a doily cut from pink card stock.A little glitter in the letters and adding a bow and the card is ready for giving.

Have a great day and stop back tomorrow for the 1st weekly challenge for this new year.

Boatyard

2012-01-03T08:00:00.001-05:00

Good morning everyone...this morning I have used "Boatyard P1493" to make my card. I have used copics to color the image and chalk to make the sky. I have used a boarder punch by EK which kind of looks like waves. The image makes a great masculine birthday card. Don't forget to check out Art Impressions site for some great background stamps.

Happy Birthday

2012-01-02T06:00:00.007-05:00

Found this wonderful layout on Splitcoast Stampers and decided to give it a try.

Supply list:
Art Impressions Stamps:
E2539 TC Sm. Rose Bloom
E597 Happy Birthday
Spellbinders Nestabilities:
Standard Circles Small
Standard Circles Large
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (for flower)
Versafine Onyx Black Ink (for HB saying)
Tombow blender pen
Bazzill Basics Cardstock Watermelon, Black and White
Pop Dots
Pink Ink to color flowers
Ribbon

Happy New Year from Art Impressions!

2012-01-01T11:04:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year!!

I thought I'd share a New Years card with you today.

I don't really have any "traditional" New Years stamps from

Art Impressions yet so I dug through my collection and thought

that Pierre would be perfect. He's part of the Bon Appetit line

from Art Impressions.

I've used tools from several different companies.

My corners were made with a Sizzix Sizzlit.

The embossing folder is from Cuttlebug

and the clock is something new I just got

from Lifestyle Crafts.

Pierre is colored with Copic markers and I

used a little gold flat back "pearl" in the

center of the clock hands.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2011-12-31T08:11:00.000-05:00

Wishing You very lucky New Year to all readers and crafters.

Happy Stamping ***

Kirsi

Love

2011-12-28T06:00:00.004-05:00

Hi Everyone
Well Christmas is over and Hanukkah is winding down so now I am focusing on Valentines Day cards.I love the reds and pinks of the cards and with that in mind I set out to see what I had in my stash that I could use to make this card.

The heart is a die cut and I stamped it with the text you find on the mini love background I2531. And what is Valentines Day without roses. I used 2 different images Long Stemmed Rose M2005 and Rose Bud M2006. The word Love is the perfect word for the card front and it's stamp E2548. Add a little ribbon and come cool corners and here is your Valentine's Day card for your sweetie.

The New Year is right around the corner so I am wishing you a Happy New Year and please stay safe. I will see you next year.

Barbara

Happy New Year

2011-12-27T08:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning everyone...this morning we are celebrating New Year's in the chicken coop. Our Feathered Friends P1880 are bringing in 2012. I have distressed rather heavy s I figured with all those wings flapping there would be dust everywhere! Don't forget to check out all the great Bird Brains stamps HERE!

Lighthouse Card

2011-12-26T06:00:00.006-05:00

Working on some Thank You cards for men. I think this Lighthouse stamp works perfectly for masculine cards for just about any occasion.

Supplies used:
Art Impressions Stamp:
Lighthouse Background #T1475

Nestabilities Classic Rectangles Small & Large
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Copic markers: B000, B00, B02, Y11, Y13, Y15, YG03,
YG63, YG67, E31, E33, E35, W1, W3, W5
Ribbon, buttons, jute and glue dots
Cardstock: white, rust, mustard, brown and navy

Merry Christmas!!

2011-12-25T00:00:00.001-05:00

I hope you're all enjoying Christmas with your families!

We are planning a nice, quiet day at home.

(celebrated with the extended family last weekend)

Since it's Christmas Day I thought I'd share

a Christmas card with you today.

I used a Cuttlebug embossing folder and

the flourish is from My Favorite Things.

The verse is from Art Impressions

and is called May the hope.

It's from the Polar Pals line.

Challenge Number 45... Die Cuts or Punches

2011-12-24T10:44:00.000-05:00

Merry Christmas Eve everyone. The challenge was alittle bit late this week because this week just got away from me... but here is the DT's take on Die cut or punches! And that is the challenge for you this week... shoe us your cards or creations using die cuts or punches...

Here is what they did...

Anne

Barbara

Deloris

Renee

Another week of awesome samples... and here is the winner of last weeks challenge...

JENNI

Please contact me at camelot4101@aol.com to claim your $10 gift certificate!

Here are the rules for the challenges and we cannot wait to see what you come up with!

1. Please make a new card or creation for these challenges. you may make a 3-d item if you wish... this is not limited to cards!

2.You will be entered twice if you use Art Impressions stamps... how do you do that you ask?

Just enter the same link two times so we can count you fairly!

3. Please link directly to your creation so that we can get a look at your creativity!

4.You will have till Wednesday at 6 PM EST to enter your creations.

Thanks

2011-12-21T06:00:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone
Since Christmas is really almost here I thought I would focus on a Thanks card. We will all probably need a few of these to thank all the wonderful people that will be giving us gifts.

I used the bench that is in set 3545 In My Garden, which is in the watercolor series. This is project 7 set 2. I also used the Thanks stamp E464. I love the font on this stamp, it's really elegant.

Please stop in tomorrow if time permits to check out the next Weekly Challenge theme.

Mad Rider

2011-12-20T08:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning everyone....I have used the Mad Rider T4049, from the new Ai People. I just love the new series, to find them check Here! I used copics to color my image, cut her out and popped her. The cat has flock on him, and I have added a few gems. Hope you enjoy the Mad Rider.

Penguin Trio

2011-12-19T06:00:00.010-05:00

Here's another holiday card I made using the Winter Penguins clear set. This set has several adorable penguins in it and is a lot of fun to work with.

Supplies used:
Art Impressions Clear Set #CS3217 Winter Penguins
Spellbinders Nestabilities:
Classic Scalloped Rectangles Small
Classic Rectangles Small
Cardstock: 2 shades of blue and white
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Copic Markers: Y35, Y38, B32, YG06, R27
Ribbon, thread to attach tag, pom poms for hats
Glue dots, pop dots, adhesive
Cuttlebug Snowflakes embossing folder
Makeup with Q-tip to apply to cheeks
Marvy Uchida Liquid Applique
Warm Winter Wishes tag downloaded from:
Kimberly Landmesser @ The Beary Scrap
Silhouette SD
Silhouette cutting file:
Card Winter Snow C20090907174920_19210

A Polar Present

2011-12-18T00:00:00.002-05:00

Every Sunday I get to post whatever I want

made with an Art Impressions image and/or sentiment.

No special requirements whatsoever.

This is so much fun for me.

I open up my binder to see what's there

and ideas start to run through my head.

When I saw the Caroling Polars from the new

Polar Pals line I knew instantly that I wanted

my card to look like a present.

I also used one of the cardinals from Christmas Cardinals

from the Tiny Tots line and Block Letter HOLIDAY.

My tools & accessories are very limited

this time...just some ribbon and a Cuttlebug

embossing folder. They're colored with Copic markers.

Challenge 44 ....BUTTONS!!!

2011-12-15T01:29:00.003-05:00

OHHHH... one of my fave embellishments! I love to use buttons in my creations...and I LOVE to see what you all will create with buttons as well... so show me what you got!

Here is the eye candy from the DT

Anne

Barbara

Dawn

Deloris

Renee

Another week of awesome samples... and here is the winner of last weeks challenge...

GILLIAN!

Please contact me at camelot4101@aol.com to claim your $10 gift certificate!

Here are the rules for the challenges and we cannot wait to see what you come up with!

1. Please make a new card or creation for these challenges. you may make a 3-d item if you wish... this is not limited to cards!

2.You will be entered twice if you use Art Impressions stamps... how do you do that you ask?

Just enter the same link two times so we can count you fairly!

3. Please link directly to your creation so that we can get a look at your creativity!

4.You will have till Wednesday at 6 PM EST to enter your creations.

Joy

2011-12-14T05:49:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone
This stamp is one of the cutest stamps for the Christmas season that I have in my stash. So I thought I'd share this with you all.

Supplies used:
Stamps - Shepherd and Sheep - J745 , Joy - G2164
Copic Markers - E15, E33, E04, YR000, C-0, C-2
Spica Glitter Pens - Chocolate, Garnet
Viva Inka Gold - Gold, Silver
Card stock - Dark Blue, Blue Shimmer, Yellow/Gold Shimmer, White
Spellbinders Fancy Tags - S4-235
Embossing Folder
Inks - India Black, Fresco - Roman Midnight

Stop back tomorrow for the next weekly challenge. Hope to see you then.

Hanging the Lights

2011-12-13T08:00:00.017-05:00

Good morning everyone, I hope you are all ready for the coming Holiday!!! I have use the "Tool Man" M1205 to hang the Christmas lights...I have drawn my own lights and stocking across the top and added stickles and snowflakes. On the inside I have used Maude I1238...obviously she isn't in the Christmas spirit yet....lol. You can find both these stamps at Art Impressions, along with soooo many more great stamps.

I love to doodle, so I have added a few doodles around the edge of the card and a few dots around the saying to match the dots on the paper. Hope you enjoy "Hanging the Lights" . I hope everyone has a great day!!

Have a cool yule!

2011-12-12T06:00:00.001-05:00

These adorable penguins are so much fun to work with.

Here's a list of supplies I used on my project:

Art Impressions Stamp Sets:
CS3217 Winter Penguins
CS4003 Mouthfuls Snowman (Used the sign)
Computer printed saying
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Copic Markers: Y15, Y38, RV29, B34, W1, G14
Make up with Q-tip to apply blush to cheeks
Silhouette Cutting File: Igloo_C00416_21585
Silhouette SD Machine
Hotp-10250 Starry Night Designer Paper
Bazzill Basics Blue Jeans Cardstock
White Cardstock
Pom Poms for hats
Glue dots and adhesive

Happy Birthday Wild Thing!!

2011-12-11T00:01:00.001-05:00

Happy Birthday Wild Thing!!

This adorable Chihuahua is about as wild as they get!

Don't you agree?

He's from Art Impressions AI Dogs line.

I paired him with the Wild Thing verse.

I think I may send this one to my sister-in-law in Florida.
This is just perfect for her.

I used a Sizzix embossing folder, ribbon from Hobby Lobby,
pearls from Pizazz Aplenty, a flourish from My Favorite Things
and all of the mattes and circles were made from Spellbinders
dies. The ovals were an EK Success punch and a SB die.

Faux Craxed Porcelain

2011-12-10T16:07:00.000-05:00

This card was supposed to be included in the
Thursday challenge but I was late turning it in.
My 13 year old son lost a friend unexpectedly
on Wednesday so my plans to edit and upload this
card went out the window. I thought I'd still share...
better late than never I hope??

This week at Art Impressions challenges we're trying out

new techniques. We'd like you to try something you've

NEVER tried before! After all, it is supposed to be a challenge

right??

My new technique is called Faux Crazed Porcelain.

I love the antique look it gave my card. I found the

tutorial HERE on Splitcoast.

On my card I used a beautiful verse from

Art Impressions called This Christmas.

Here's a close up of the verse with

the beautiful, glossy crazing.

You can check out Art Impressions by

clicking on this picture. I see a lot of my

favorite "friends" in this photo.

Challenge 43... Try Something New... To You or US!

2011-12-07T21:12:00.000-05:00

This weeks challenge is to try something new... to us or to you! Here is what the design team came up with:

Dawn

Anne

Barbara

Before we get to the details about the contest... here is our winner for last weeks challenge...

SANDI

Congratulations and Please contact me at Camelot4101@aol.com to redeem your prize!

Here are the details for the contest...

1. Please make a new card or creation for these challenges. you may make a 3-d item if you wish... this is not limited to cards!

2.You will be entered twice if you use Art Impressions stamps... how do you do that you ask?

Just enter the same link two times so we can count you fairly!

3. Please link directly to your creation so that we can get a look at your creativity!

4.You will have till Wednesday at 6 PM EST to enter your creations.

Envelope Art

2011-12-07T06:00:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone,
How about taking a break from worrying about Christmas presents and decorating and all the other things that goes with this holiday season.

Have you every decorated the front of the envelope?? Just think of everyone who gets to enjoy your art. The mail clerks and the mail man and of course the person who the envelope is addressed to.

Wouldn't you love to send this out, or better yet receive this?? I added a few dots to add additional interest to the envelope. Don't forget, don't use glitter. Jams up those electronic machines. But I have used the Spica glitter pens from Copic to add that sparkle we love add to the images, with not a problem.(But I would not use the Spica pen on mail to a service person.)

The stamp set used on this envelope is from the Country EA2 set UM4061.
Click here to check out all the stamps in the Envelope Art series.There are quite a few and I am sure you'll find something that suits your needs.

Tomorrow we will be introducing the next weekly challenge so try to stop in to see what the theme is.

Barbara

Oops!!!!

2011-12-06T08:00:00.001-05:00

Good morning ladies...I had so much fun doing this card....I so love the front and back series. I used Birthday Beagle P3196, which you can find HERE! My trees are a punch, and I have hand drawn the bits and pieces of paper and ribbon, as well as the snow. The snow flakes are a Martha Stewart punch. My image was colored with copics and I added lots of glitter.

Some of my best friends are flakes

2011-12-05T06:00:00.013-05:00

All of the Art Impressions Mouthfuls sets are fabulous to work with. Lots of fun ways to create scenes.

Here's a list of the supplies:
Art Impressions Clear Set #CS4003 Mouthfuls Snowman
Eskimo Kisses Paper Pack from Lettering Delights
Carl Rotary Cutter with scallop blade to cut border
Spellbinders Labels Eight
McGill Multi-Tag Punch
Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad
Memento Tuxedo Black and Rich Cocoa markers
Copic markers: Y38, YR15, YR16, R46, RV29, YG07, YG09
C1, C2, C3, C5,
Make Up & Q-Tip to apply to snowmans face
Snowflake Buttons
Studio G Glitter Glue
Pop dots and glue dots

Annoying Nurse

2011-12-04T11:16:00.000-05:00

I think most people have spent time for in a hospital

for one thing or another. I'm sure they can ALL relate

to this funny sentiment.

Meet Nurse Norma. She's from Art Impressions

new AI People line. Every last one of them are

hilarious. She's great paired with I'll Be Back.

Her scrubs are paper pieced.
(That's one of this week's challenges.)

This image and verse would be perfect for anyone

you know who is sick or going into the hospital for something.

(Don't forget you can click on the photos to enlarge them.)

Tools & Accessories...

Crystals

Copic markers

black & silver gel pens

ribbon

Spellbinders long rectangles

Happy weekend!!

2011-12-03T13:02:00.000-05:00

Here is my card for this weekend:

You can find this stamp here and text here. There is many beautiful Christmas -stamp in the AI store, go and check them all!!

Challenge 42... IT'S A DOUBLE HEADER!

2011-12-01T13:51:00.000-05:00

Thats right everyone!This week's challenge is going to be a double one because I kinda dropped the ball with Thanksgiving being last week and a house full of company... AND sick kiddies. SOOOO to make up for it... I am going to do a double challenge this week and it will be FLOWERS or PAPER PIECING. you can enter one... or both! Just please make sure that each creation is new and different. You may enter as many times as you would like and we encourage it! IF you use an Art Impression Stamp... then you can get 2 entrie for one card! SWEET!

So here is what the design team came up with,,, and these are AMAZING!

Dawn Knight

Soili Maria

Renee

Anne

Barbara

Deloris

WOWZA! what a lovely showcase of masterpieces! The rules are the same and her is the winner from last weeks challenge:

Tracy MacDonald.

Please contact me at camelot4101@aol.com to claim your $10 gift certificate!

Please make sure you ink directly to your creation and get thos cards in by 6 pm on Wednesday!

Thanks for playing along!

Letters to Santa

2011-11-30T06:00:00.003-05:00

Hi Everyone,

Did you all have a great Thanksgiving?? I sure did. Now it's time to get those cards and letters out to friends and family and of course to Santa.

This is the cutest stamp of some forest critters getting their cards out in the mail. I used silver mirror card stock and it really is like a mirror, sorry for the glare on the card. I'll know better next time. Please stop in tomorrow the the next Weekly Challenge.

Supplies used:
Christmas Mailbox - U1530
Copic markers: R00, R14, R29G94, YG67, O, C-2, C-5, YR65, W7, E25, E71,B21, B24, B32, B95,BG10, BG72, V04, V09, V17,
Ink - India Ink
Paper/Card Stock - Mirror CS, Green CS, Designer CS
Corner Rounder
Holly Punch for Corners
Spellbinders Big Scalloped Rectangles LG - S4-255
Glitter - Fire Engine Red, Sparkling Snow

Waterfall card

2011-11-29T08:00:00.001-05:00

Good morning everyone I can't believe it is Tuesday already. I have made a Waterfall card this time..my very first. It is a smaller version, but just perfect for the fronts of the Art Impression Front and Back Series. I have uses Fanny U1803, Myrtle U1717, and Voilet U1715. You can find all the stamps I've used HERE. Hope you enjoy my Waterfall card. Hugz Anne

Have A Beary Merry Christmas

2011-11-28T06:00:00.002-05:00

I think the new Polar Pals from Art Impressions are adorable. Here's a card I made with Polar Phil.

Supplies used:

Art Impressions Stamp:
I4077 Polar Phil
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Make up and Q tip to apply to cheeks
White Cardstock
Lettering Delights Digital Paper Download
Paper Shapers Oval Punches
Printed saying with Segoe Script font #10
Spellbinders Nestablilities:
Classic Scalloped Rectangles Small
Classic Rectangles Small
Carl Rotary Cutter and Scalloped Edge Blade
Ribbon, glue dots and adhesive
Favorite Findings Snowflake Buttons
Based on a sketch from:
http://simplystampinchallenge.blogspot.com

Greetings from the Polar Pals

2011-11-27T00:01:00.002-05:00

Happy Sunday and welcome to my first

Polar Pals post. I couldn't wait to get my

hands on some of these cuties! The stamp

I've used today is called Sitting Polars.

The sentiment I paired with it is called

Block Letter Holiday .

My only die that I used is the Polka Dot Frame

from Spellbinders and I used some green & white

bakers twine on a red button. The candy canes

came in a Christmas button set.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

2011-11-24T09:15:00.000-05:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Today... I am thankful that I will be surrounded by family and friends.

I hope that all of our followers and DT members have a safe and blessed day.

I will be back later with the post.

enjoy!

Joy

2011-11-23T06:00:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone!!
Thought I'd share with you a Polar Pals favorite of mine, Sitting Polar Pals. These guys are so cute.
With the holidays right around the corner, thought these cuties would look great on a holiday card.

Supplies used:

Sitting Polars - P4081, Joy - D2554

India Ink

Embossing folders - Tree and Swirls Background

Copic Markers - R000, R29, B18, B24, C-2, YG45

Glitter

Ribbon

Card stock/Paper - Dark Green CS, Designer Paper

I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

My Favorite Things

2011-11-22T08:00:00.001-05:00

Good morning ladies...this morning I have another Girlfriend card for you...this is a front and back set, unfortunately I couldn't find the other stamp...gee guess I'll have to order a new one. I have used YY4008 from the Girlfriend Series, you can find it HERE, along with the accessories. If that was me...I'd be inside where it is warm, buying all the goodies I could!!! Don't forget to stop by Art Impressions and see all the great stamps, I know you'll fall in love with them all.

My favorite snowman

2011-11-21T06:00:00.007-05:00

I know I say this a lot, but this truly is my favorite snowman stamp.

Supplies used:
Art Impressions Stamp #K1693 Snowman
Nestabilities Classic Rectangles Lg
Cuttlebug Snow Dots embossing folder
White, blue and red cardstock
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Copic Markers: C1, C2, C3
Prismacolor Pencils:
Crimson Lake
China Blue
Light Cerulean Blue
Light Umber
Snowflake Buttons
Ribbon
Sewing Machine
White Thread

Vintage snowmen

2011-11-20T00:03:00.001-05:00

Happy Sunday and Happy Holidays everyone!!

Are you all set for Thanksgiving??

As you're reading this I'm probably planning

the last of my grocery list.

This week I'm showcasing a very sweet winter image

called "Caroling Tots" from the Tiny Tots series

from Art Impressions.

All of my papers are from the Tim Holtz seasonal stack.

I think this wonderful image really steals the show here.

I've used two sizzix dies, the embossed snowflake

and the tree. A Martha Stewart border punch

made the pretty icicles.

Here's a slightly alternate version that I made.

Polar Pals

2011-11-17T11:50:00.000-05:00

It has been so long time since I wrote something here.

So I think I should publish few cards, not just one.

Have you got your own cute Polar Pals already....

if not, just look at these cuties =)

Happy Stamping !!!

Kirsi

Challenge Number 41...Red,Green and Metallic

2011-11-16T21:23:00.000-05:00

Well ... it seems like it is that time already! Time for another weekly challenge... and this week we are getting in the mood for Christmas. So the challenge is to use red,green and metallic in your creation!

Here is what the DT did!

Dawn

Anne

Barbara

Deloris

Renee

And... onto the winner from last week..

Zoechaos!

Thanks for playing along and congratulations!

Contact me at camelot4101@aol.com to claim your prize!

Here are the rules for entering... thanks to everyone for playing along!

1. Please make a new creation for this challenge. You are not limited to cards!

2 .You will be entered twice if you use Art Impressions stamps... how do you do that you ask?

Just enter the same link two times so we can count you fairly!
3. Please link directly to your creation so that we can get a look at your creativity!
4. You will have until Wednesday at 6 PM EST to enter your creations.

Whatdya mean

2011-11-16T06:00:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone,
It's been warm in my neck of the woods and Vera went to the golf course to get in one more game before the winter sets in. So here we are overlooking the 18th green and .......listen to what Vera has to say!! (Click on the picture to see the verse better.)

Too funny!! And check out all the cool stamps at Art Impressions!!

Supplies Used:
Vera - L1243
Otis - J1524
Whatya Mean - G1781
Cardstock - Dark green cs, mottled green cs, white cs, pink cs
Ink - India Ink Black
Copic Markers - YG67, G21, Y11, E93, E71, E08, RV21, B000, V04
Spica Pens - Sand, Silver, Clear
Spellbinders Oval - S4-110 (Trimmed to make a sharper oval)
18th Hole Flag - handmade

Don't forget to stop in tomorrow for next weeks challenge.

Comfy On the Couch

2011-11-15T08:00:00.001-05:00

Good Morning ladies, I can't believe it is Tue. again. Well, this is one of my new stamps..got to love those girlfriends...if you haven't checked out the girlfriend stamps at Art Impressions, it is a must...I'm sure you will love them all. I have used U4011 on my card and you can get it HERE! I have used Prisma and OMS on my image, added a bit of antique lack, a swirl from Spellbinders and my corner punch from EK Success...and the pearls are from our Dollar Store. Don't forget to pop over to Art Impressions and check out the Girlfriend Series.

Shaker Card - Polar Skaters

2011-11-14T05:41:00.000-05:00

I love all the adorable Polar Pal stamps from Art Impressions. I cut out two of the bears from the Polar Skaters stamp and placed them inside a shaker frame with glittery snow.

(Sorry for the streaks on the photo. They are not there in real life. The streaks are a glare from the acrylic insert reflecting on my camera lens.)

Supplies used:

Art Impressions Stamp #Q4083 Polar Skaters
HOTP-10250 Starry Night Paper
Navy, Light Blue, Red and White Cardstock
Snowflake button, Acrylic, Ribbon, Glue Dots, Adhesive
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Copic Marker B32, Prismacolor Marker Crimson Red\
Y&C Gel Xtreme Silver Pen
Crystal Snow Glitter
Sewing Machine, & White Thread
1/8" Pop Dot Strips
Silhouette SD
Silhouette cutting file C00483_20509 -Card Kit Circle Window
(Use this to cut the scalloped circle topper)

Pretty, Pretty Penguins

2011-11-13T00:01:00.001-05:00

Welcome to my Sunday Art Impressions post.

Today I've used Sledding Penguins.

These guys are just so cute.

I love the tall one with no scarf on.

Supplies:

Copic markers

Snowflake punches (mostly EK Success)

Martha Stewart snowflake border punch

Stickles (diamond)

Spellbinders label die

crystals

Challenge Number 40!!! Use 2 or More Ribbons

2011-11-10T13:19:00.000-05:00

Well... can you BELIEVE we are already at challenge number 40? A great big thanks to all of you for partaking in these fun challenges... and a great big thanks to our fantastic Design Team for the inspiration!

This week's challenge...2 or more ribbons... can be 2 different... 2 or the same or 200... have fun,be creative and use your imaginations! And here we go with the DT's efforts...

Dawn

Anne

Barbara

Deloris

Renee

Awesome Jobs Ladies!!!

Here are the rules and here is last weeks winner...

CATHERINE POOLER!!!

Congrats and thanks so much for joining us this week! We hope to see more of you!

Please contact me at camelot4101@aol.com to claim your prize!

Here are the rules...

Please contact me at Camelot4101@aol.com to redeem your prize!

Here are the details for the contest...

1. Please make a new card or creation for these challenges. you may make a 3-d item if you wish... this is not limited to cards!

2.You will be entered twice if you use Art Impressions stamps... how do you do that you ask?

Just enter the same link two times so we can count you fairly!

3. Please link directly to your creation so that we can get a look at your creativity!

4.You will have till Wednesday at 6 PM EST to enter your creations.

Wine gets better ...

2011-11-09T06:00:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone
Just received some new stamps and some of those are words. Seems I am always lacking in verses/words. When I ordered the verse I used on this card, I figured it would go great with this stamp. Click here and take a few minutes to check out the words and sayings at the Art Impressions shop.I am sure you will find just the right words to go with your stamps.

Supplies used
Better with Age - F3565
Gigi and Monique - U2837
Copic markers - C-2, C-5,E43, E15, E71, R39, R29, RV69, V05, YR61
Ink - Distress Ink Gathered Twigs
Card Stock/Paper - Dark Green CS, Med. Green CS, designer papers.
Spellbinders Labels 22

Tomorrow will be the next weekly challenge, so stop back to check out the next challenge theme.

Rhode Island Rockettes

2011-11-08T08:00:00.001-05:00

Good morning ladies, feel like dancing today..well out Rhode Island Rockettes are putting on a show!!!
This is one of the stamps from the Bird Brain series...just to cute!! I seem to be addicted to my Prisma pencils and OMS lately. I have used stamp #U1832 and you can find it HERE. I used my new Spellbinders to cut our the frame and the tag...hope you enjoy the Rockettes, don't forget to check them out!!

Boatyard Scene

2011-11-07T06:00:00.002-05:00

I think this boatyard scene makes a wonderful masculine card.

Here's a list of the supplies I used:

Art Impressions Stamp #P1493 Boatyard Background

Cardstock

Memento Black Ink

Copic markers: W1, W3, W5, W7, E33, E35, C1, C3, B000, B00, B02

Quickutz Photo Corner Die

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Tiny Mosaic

Jute Twine

Pop Dots

Adorable Christmas Tots!

2011-11-06T11:44:00.000-05:00

I know it's not even Thanksgiving yet

but I need to get a jump on my Christmas cards.

This card uses the adorable

Christmas Tots With Santa from

Art Impressions.

I've used Copic markers to color them and

liquid applique to make the puffy white fur.

Stickles give their scarves the sparkle and

I used a metallic silver gel pen on their zippers.

Art Impressions has a whole line of tiny tots including

many other cute Christmas ones.

Where I Would Like to be Right NOW!!!

2011-11-04T13:33:00.000-04:00

That is the best part about stamping! You can create a place where you wanna be... and for me... I WANNA BE HERE!!! I used the Ai watercolor stamps and created this lovely image! I used some nestabilities for the green scrolls and some viva decor pearl pens for the pearls! these watercolor stamps are so easy and fun to use and they make me look like an artist!!! Thanks for popping in and have a great day!

Challenge number 39... FUN and FUNKY FOLDS!

2011-11-02T22:39:00.002-04:00

Challenge 39 and NOVEMBER??? Wow time flies! this weeks challenge is FUN and FUNKY FOLDS! I LOVE to see new ways to fold cards! It keeps it interesting!!! Here iswhat the design team came up with for this week!

Dawn

Anne

Barbara

Deloris

Renee

Before we get to the details about the contest... here is our winner for last weeks challenge...

BLACKDRAGON

Please contact me at Camelot4101@aol.com to redeem your prize!

Here are the details for the contest...

1. Please make a new card or creation for these challenges. you may make a 3-d item if you wish... this is not limited to cards!

2.You will be entered twice if you use Art Impressions stamps... how do you do that you ask?

Just enter the same link two times so we can count you fairly!

3. Please link directly to your creation so that we can get a look at your creativity!

4.You will have till Wednesday at 6 PM EST to enter your creations.

The English Countryside

2011-11-02T06:00:00.002-04:00

Hi Everyone
Well, it seems that I just posted and now it's Wednesday again. Where does the time go?? I decided to take a break from making holiday cards.So I got out my English Countryside stamps to do a little watercoloring.The main stamp I used is in set 3498. Don't know about you, but I think the watercolor series of stamps are really great!! I think this set is one of my favorites. I have series 8 that is sitting waiting for me to get started so I will probably work that up soon. In the meantime here is the card from series 6.

Supplies I used:

Set 3498

Bare Branch D3489

Marvy Markers:43, 55, 5, 45, 49, 79, 15, 9, 60, 28

Marvy ink pads: 18

Card stock/paper: Blue shimmer CS, Silver CS, Dark Blue CS, Lite Blue CS Watercolor paper

Watercolor brush

Tomorrow is the day the new weekly challenge will be posted, so don't forget to stop back for the new theme.

Harvest Frame

2011-11-01T08:00:00.002-04:00

Good morning ladies, I can't believe it's Tuesday morning again. This week I have used one of Art Impressions frames..Harvest Frame U1541. I have colored my image with Prisma pencils and OMS. I very carefully cut our the center of the frame and put pale blue polka dot paper behind it. then matted it on black card stock and mounted it on a white card. I have added my own hand stitching around the edge and inked it just a bit. I made the card to send to a friend that I haven't seen in a while. I stamped it with " a warm Hello" greeting.

Baby Girl & Boy Gift Card Holders

2011-10-31T06:00:00.023-04:00

Here's two baby gift card holders that I made with the new Art Impressions Card Keeper Stamp Sets. It's a fun way to package up a gift card for a baby shower. Outside design was cut with a Silhouette SD machine. Inside is stamped, then paper pieced.

Baby Girl
Supplies used:
Art Impressions Elephant Keeper Stamp Set #4073
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copic Markers
Bazzill Pink & Green Cardstock, Georgia Pacific White Cardstock
Silhouette SD Machine, Silhouette Cutting Files:
Card Baby Girl C20090907214753_19210
Scalloped Border Set C00318_31857
3 Flower Leaves C00983_20509
1 Crystal Stickers Pearl for center of Flower
3 Pink Prima Flowers, ribbon, lace
1/8" X-Press It Double Sided High Tack Tape, Glue Dots
Instructions:
Stamp Elephant and saying with Memento ink, let dry then color with Copic Markers.
Cut out Elepant and saying.
With Silhouette, cut out Baby Block card front, border and leaf
With a paper cutter, cut a piece of pink 5 1/4" X 4" and another piece 1" X 5 1/4".
Use X-Press It tape only on edges of 1" pink piece to create pocket for gift card.
Glue lace to top of 1" piece. Arrange Elephant on top of lace. Add X-press tape to edges.
Place gift card inside before adhering to make sure it will fit. Assemble all pieces.

Baby Boy
Supplies used:
Art Impressions Stamp Set :
CKSET4071 Toy Truck Keeper
Silhouette SD Cutting Machine
Silhouette Cutting File: Baby Boy #C20090908000714_19210
K & Co Designer Mat Pad: Small Wonders Boy #62126
Ivory cardstock
Versafine Onyx Black Ink
Sewing Machine with white thread
Peebles Blue Candy Dots for Truck Tires and small safety pin
Ribbon, glue dots, adhesive, craft knife and scissors

Joyful snowmen

2011-10-30T11:20:00.000-04:00

We had our first real snowfall today so I have

winter on my mind. My card goes along with that.

I've used Christmas Snowmen, Joy to the world,

and Tiny Snowflakes on my card.

I've used a Spellbinders Grand Label die to make

the card base. The oval was cut with my Creative Memories

oval cutter. The snowflakes were made with punches

and the sparkle comes from Stickles "Icicle".

Challenge 38... Card for a Young Boy

2011-10-26T22:39:00.000-04:00

This weeks challenge is a fun one! We want to see you make a card for a young boy! It can be birthday,shower cards or just to say "hi"... here is what the DT came up with...

Dawn

Anne

Barbara

Deloris

Renee

Soili-Maria

What a great job they did!

Before we get to the details about the contest... here is our winner for last weeks challenge...

Kate

Please contact me at Camelot4101@aol.com to redeem your prize!

Here are the details for the contest...

1. Please make a new card or creation for these challenges. you may make a 3-d item if you wish... this is not limited to cards!

2.You will be entered twice if you use Art Impressions stamps... how do you do that you ask?

Just enter the same link two times so we can count you fairly!

3. Please link directly to your creation so that we can get a look at your creativity!

4.You will have till Wednesday at 6 PM EST to enter your creations.