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Hello AI Fans!
I hope you've seen all the amazing creations using the new release from the Holiday Lane Series from Art Impressions! You might have seen a glimpse of this one during Bonnie's live video when she introduced the new set. I created this box cover using the new #6159 Floral Shop Die Set. I am so excited about this set! I had fun and decorated this one all the way around. How cute is this going to look sitting on display?! There are a TON of dies in this set...so many that I didn't get a chance to use them all with this creation! Don't forget you need the original #6114 Box Village Template Dies to go along with this accessory set. The original set contains the dies to create the cover as well as the inside book. The paper I used was #6022 Valentines Cover PP & #5741 Valentines PP. The only extra thing I added was the adorable freebie bear. He's available right now when you place an order for $30.00 at Art Impressions! Oh...and don't be like me! I forgot to add the front step into the shop! Sorry about that!!
So that's it for me today! Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit, and until next time - stay crafty!!
Hello crafty friends, and welcome to Watercolor Weekend!
Today’s project was a fun one! I decided to use the Bear Set as inspiration for two cards. I started by placing the Story Tile Die onto Canson Watercolor Paper and tracing the squares as a guide for my layout.
Next, I used my stamp platform to stamp the bears with Distress Ink in Antique Linen. I began coloring the bears with Tombow 947, then used a black Pitt Artist Pen to fill in the eyes and nose for added definition.
Once the bears were finished, I moved on to building the scene. I used masking tape to cover the bears so I wouldn’t stamp over them, then stamped in the trees and grass. Using a damp brush, I pulled color out from the stamped lines on the trees to soften the look. To finish the ground, I added more green using Tombow 177 to create depth and a natural feel.
I then used Tombow 526 to add a soft sky. Next, I used a brown TwinTone marker to add additional details and definition to the bears. For the final touches, I used Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bleed Proof White to add small flowers throughout the grass.
Once the coloring was complete, I placed the panel back into my stamp positioner to stamp the sentiment. I selected patterned paper from the Father’s Day Paper Pack and used the Story Tile Die to cut the frame. I also cut a second frame from watercolor paper and adhered it behind the patterned paper frame for added dimension before attaching everything to an A2 card base.
• 6064 Bear Set
• 6158 Story Tile Die
• 5010 Tree
Set 1
• 5826 Large Tree Set 2 (“grass”)
• 6072 Father’s Day PP
• Canson Watercolor Paper
• Versafine Clair Nocturne
• Distress Ink – Antique
Linen
• Pitt Artist Pen – Black
• Dr. Ph. Martin’s
Bleed Proof White
• TwinTone Marker – Brown
• 177 – Trees, Grass
• 947 – Bear
• 526 –
Sky
For my second card, I continued with the bear theme using many of the same materials to show another option without using the Story Tile Die. I wanted to create the look of sequenced Polaroid-style snapshots, capturing a little “bear sighting” scene.
I started with Canson Watercolor Paper and used the rectangle die from the Mini Journal Template (5718), cutting it out three times. To create a consistent inner frame, I cut a piece of paper measuring 1 ¼” x 1 ¾” and used it as a template, placing it over each rectangle and lightly tracing a border.
Next, I placed all three pieces into my stamp platform. Using two bear stamps, I planned out the scene across the panels. I used masking tape to cover the bordered edges so I wouldn’t stamp over them. Once everything was stamped, I colored the bears, then added trees, grass, and flowers to complete the scene.
For an extra touch, I added small sentiments at the bottom of each “Polaroid” to enhance the storytelling feel of the card.
• 6064 Bear Set
• 5797 Little Things Sentiment Set
•
5063 Double Stitched Rectangle Die
• 5718 Mini Journal
Template
• 5010 Tree Set 1
• 5372 Mini Foliage
•
5826 Large Tree Set 2 (“grass”)
• 4868 Flower Set 2
•
5009 Mini Flower Set
• 6072 Father’s Day PP
• Canson Watercolor Paper
• Versafine Clair Nocturne
• Distress Ink – Antique
Linen
• Pitt Artist Pen – Black
• Dr. Ph. Martin’s
Bleed Proof White
• TwinTone Marker – Brown
• 177 – Trees, Grass
• 947 – Bear
• 856, 555 –
Flowers
• 526 – Sky
I hope these two cards inspire you to try different ways of creating scenes with your stamps, whether using dies or simple layouts. Most of all, have fun experimenting with your supplies!
My first card is a simple wreath, perfect for those times when you may need a quick card. There are so many ways to change this up just by adding a secondary color. Blues, yellows, or add in some browns and oranges for a fall vibe. Add red berries and you could make a Christmas wreath as well. Just by changing the sentiment, this is great for any occasion.
I started with 5064
Circle Double Stitched Dies and used the 2nd to largest, tracing the
inside for a circle guide. I then used a
kneaded eraser to lighten the line so it was just barely there but still give
me a guide. 4964 WC Branches Set, using
the 2nd to smallest branch with 969, I started stamping around the
circle. Alternating the direction and
stamping multiple times, shifting back and forth over the circle guide, giving
more fullness. I then used the leafy branch from 5126 WC Foliage Set 4, inking
in first 126 and then pulling a line through each section with 177. I literally just drew a line up the stamp
with the 177, nothing specific, just to add a two tone look to the leaves. I did not ink the end of the stem, just the
area with the leaves. Then following the
branches, also stamping several times, I then softened with a damp brush,
pulling color out into the more blank areas around the wreath. I then used a soft wash of 177 inside the
wreath leaving the center alone. Once
dry, with 026 I added in some golden dots with 5418 Bible Foliage Set 2, (also
known as Kendra dots), stamping multiple times around the wreath. I then used
the Winsor and Newton Gold Ink, and the leafy branch, I painted a leaf on each
side of the stamp at the widest part and stamped these in, re-inking the stamp
each time going around the wreath. Using my stamp platform, I stamped in my
sentiment from 5797 Little Things Sentiment Set in Distress Ink Forest
Moss. I cut down my watercolor paper to
4 ¼ by 5 ½ and matted it to my card base, creating a quick and easy card.
4052 WC Flower Set
1
4964 WC Branches
Set
5126 WC Foliage
Set 4
4051 WC Foliage
Set 1
5919 Long Stem
Floral
5009 WC Mini
Flower Set
5008 WC Flower Set
3
5258 WC Flower Set
4
5826 WC Large Tree
Set 2
4868 WC Flower Set
2
The Tombows I used
are:
027, 192, 565,
947, 249, 603, 969, 526, 076, 879, 856, 403, 177, 126, 025, 026, and 606.
I hope you enjoyed my
projects today and thank you for joining me.
Until next time, Create….Share….Inspire!
My post today is perfect for the newest Ai challenge - I See Right Through You! Making this card was super fun. The cute flower shop image is a new set called 6194 - Flower Shop. I love the cottage feel of the shop.
As with many watercolor sets, the stamp leaves ample room for stamping or painting in the flowers. After I stamped the image on 4" x 5.25" alcohol friendly paper. I set about coloring the shop, the pots, the door, the sign, and lantern. Then I used two sets to stamp in the flowers: 4868 - WC Flower Set 2 and Foliage Set - 4051. I colored them with markers and dabbed white gel pen highlights in them. I also added a light blue sky background and grounded the bottom with a puddle of warm grey and blueish green.
I secured the white panel to a blue cardstock mat. Then came the clear acetate card cover which holds in a mix of several sets of sequins in complementary colors. The final touch is a lavender, green, and blue double organza bow. Pairing this image with a sequin shaker is clearly a great combination!
Thanks for stopping by today. Be sure to enter your card into the I See Right Through You
Thanks for joining me on the blog today. As always, find your favorite stamps, dies, papers, and accessories at the Ai Store!
Happy Crafting!
Happy Friday, Art Impressions friends!
Tasha here sharing a new shaker card inspired by the current “I See Right Through You” challenge. This one was really fun to put together with all the soft, magical touches.
I started by stamping one of the sweet fairies from the 5915 Woodland Fairy Set. I used the coordinating dies to cut her out before coloring. I colored everything with Copic markers, keeping the colors light and whimsical.
For the shaker, I used circle dies to cut out the center window, then used two different circle dies to create the frame. I love the sparkly paper for this part since it adds just the right amount of shine.
For the greeting, I stamped “Hope Your Day is Magical” onto white cardstock and added two butterflies from the 5728 Mushroom Cubbies Set. I lightly ink blended around the sentiment with yellow ink to add a soft glow.
Inside the shaker, I used a mix of pastel hearts, stars, and sequins. The mix works really well with the fairy theme and adds a fun, playful look.
To finish the card, I used scalloped rectangle dies to cut layers of pastel purple cardstock and floral patterned paper. I also added layers of white, blue, and pink cardstock to complete the design.
Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed the card and will join in the challenge!
Hello Ai fans!
Welcome to week #2 of our
I See Right Through You challenge.
I also created this acetate front card.
Happy Thursday AI Friends!
Have you entered the latest blog challenge - "I See Right Through You"? Anything that you can "see through" will qualify (ie windows, globes, shakers, etc.). Make sure to enter for a chance to win a free stamp set.
I chose to use two of the freebie bears along with the fence and daisies from the #5935 - Fairytale houses. I made an acetate window with raindrops for the front with the umbrella freebie bear and then a sunshine scene on the inside with the freebie holding a daisy.
Happy Wednesday Ai Fans!
Watch video tutorial here!
Today's card was inspired by the current Ai "I see right through you" Blog Challenge. This challenge is to create something that you can see through, so I thought this fun new window design would be perfect for this challenge!
Today we will be using the brand-new Ai Floral Shop Die Set (6159), which is a wonderful add-on die set that was designed to expand the options for your Ai Box Village Die Set. This new set is designed to help you create a sweet flower shop structure! This set has 28 new dies which include a few new windows, a larger door, a longer fence, new scalloped roof dies, and several mini floral dies and so much more! It even includes a "blooms" sentiment die to help you create an adorable flower shop box for your journals.
Let's get started by creating the card base using the Ai Box Village Template Die Set (6114). We will be using a part of this die to create a tag style card base. I'll show you how to do this in today's video!
We will then add some wood grain patterned paper from the Ai Winter Woodland PP (5963) to the card front. Now we can die cut the opening for the window and add the windowpanes on both the front and inside of the card.
Let's now die cut all of the pieces we will need to create the florals, fence, window box, and awning using the Ai Floral Shop Die Set (6159). We will use the pattern papers from the Ai Mini Birthday PP (5873) and some solid cardstock in Cilantro. We will also die cut a grassy border from that same Cilantro cardstock.
Next, we can go ahead and add all of the die cuts to the card. We will also stamp the "Live life in full..." sentiment on a little banner die and attach to the bottom of the grass. And for the inside of the card, we will use the "Blooms" die from this new set and cut off the letter "s". So, the inside will complete the sentiment from the front of the card.
We will add some patterned paper to the inside of our tag card in a sweet gingham plaid and then add the sentiment.
For a few finishing touches, let's add a few pretty butterflies using the Ai Birds & Bugs Set (5561). We can scatter a few on the front of the card and one on the inside of the card. We can also add a pastel heart on the bottom of the window box!
Please join us in this fun new Blog Challenge....we would love to see what you create!
Thank you so much for joining me today! Have a fun and crafty day!
Ai Box Village Template Die Set (6114)
Art Impressions Floral Shop Die Set (6159)
Ai Journal Template Die Set (5543)
Ai Friend Sentiments Set (5734)