Next new Challenge... Number 10...Shaped Card

Well...challenge 10 is upon us and the challenge is to create a card with a shape other than a rectangle or an A2 size. I love seeing what shapes everyone comes up with... this is where your creativity can really run wild.

And now... our weekly inspiration

Dawn

Kirsi

Soili-Maria

AND NOW... the rules for the 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.

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!

We will announce the winner of last weeks challenge on Thursday!

And speaking of Winner.....this weeks winner is ...

Barbara Bruder

Please contact me at camelot4101@aol.com so that you can get your prize!Thanks for playing and congrats!

Please link directly to your creation

Lily

I continue to show you my Easter cards made with AI's beautiful flower stamp called Lily.

Just color stamp with Marvy le Plume pens and stamp.

 I've used yellow and green  

Happy stamping =)

This Weeks Winner...

Hey Y'all... This weeks winner is

Mary... AKA Glitter Grammy!!!

CONGRATULATIONS... be sure to contact me at camelot4101@aol.com. 

Thank you all so much for playing along and making this week a RECORD NUMBER OF ENTRIES!!!

I don't have anything creative today as my 6 year old was in the ER 2 nights ago with a horrible stomach virus AND we had Out Of Town company...AND my hubby was home...YIKES!!!

So now that everything is back to normal... I PROMISE to have something creative next Friday!

Please remember for next weeks challenge... have those entries in by Midnight Wednesday and I will announce the winner with the announcement of the new challenge... and PLEASE become a follower of this blog! It warms my heart to see the number jump up (and it makes the bosses happy too!)

Challenge Number 9... Water Coloring

Here we are at another Challenge... WATERCOLORS! As you may or may not know...Art Impressions has AMAZING  water color stamps! Our very own Mary posted a gorgeous tutorial on these stamps and how truly easy they are to use! Be sure to check out the selection on the Art Impressions WebStore! Here is some inspiration from our Design Team.

Oh Yeah... We changed things a little as far as deadlines go... Starting with this weeks Challenge...

I Will announce the winners on Thursday when I announce the challenge...

and you will have til WEDNESDAY at midnight to upload your creations.

again... this will begin with this challenge...



Kirsi



Dawn

Here is the standard info... I know the regulars are getting used to this by now!

Here are a few simple rules and some general info about the 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.

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!

We will announce the winner of last weeks challenge on Thursday!

Please link directly to your creation

Spring is coming....

...and so are Easter too.

I decided to publlish one Easter card very early so you have time to create your cards with AIs stamps.

In this card I have used Timeless Classic Daffodil bunch and used Marvy le Plume pens as ink.

And Happy Easter text.

You could also try these stamps in your creations

Tulip

Tulip bunch  hope you see the picture, I didn't. But this is very beautiful stamp. Three tulips like the one above.

Happy Stamping =)

Water color Beach Scene

Today was the official first day of Spring so......Let's go to the beach!  It is going to be in the mid-80's here in South Carolina tomorrow so I thought I would share with you some water coloring I have been doing.  I have broken the pictures down in steps so you can see the progress as you water color.  I am using Marvy LePlume markers and #140 Strathmore water color paper.

Step 1.  Stamp H-2724 Cloudline using #99 Periwinkle on water color paper.  With a damp brush gently pull out some of the color from the lines shown.

Step 2.  Scribble a small dab of #100 Sapphire onto palette.  Dip your brush in water and dilute with a very small amount of water.  Pick up color off the palette with your damp brush and apply to the top of the clouds simply "coloring in the sky" above the clouds using light strokes and fading color upwards
.

Step 3.  Using the same technique, apply a small amount of #20 Magenta to the clouds for color.
Using a ruler, measure about 1/4" below the cloud line and draw a horizontal line the length of the water line (horizon) using the fine nib of #99 Periwinkle
.
On palette apply a small dab of #34 Pale Green and #101 Tropical.  Add a small amount of water and mix colors.  Apply color under the horizon line that was drawn under the clouds.  Apply water using straight brush strokes back and forth.  Water will be darker in the center and closer to the horizon.

 Repeating the same technique of applying color and water to palette and then brushing on, apply sand using a small amount of #30 Rosewood.

Step 4. Finish picture using stamps of your choice..
I used:  E-2713 Swaying Palm Trees, G-2736 Pond,
AA-1283 Ferns, D-2727 Large Ferns, E-1476 Birds,  I always like to add some kind of life to my water color pictures and Art Impressions has a good selection of the right proportion, flying birds, sitting birds, groups of birds, butterfly, squirrel, etc.





I hope you enjoyed this post and that you will gather your paint brush, Marvy Markers and Art Impression  water color stamps and jump in the water.  Thanks for looking and all comments are appreciated. Have a great day!  (Instructions from Art Impressions Watercolor Book 3)

Mini-Maude

Have a great weekend! While I make this card, I was dreaming about spring-time.. That´s why I choose so bight colours:)  I used "Mini-Maude" and "AI Birthday Words". I love these mini-stamps, because you can combine them with AI Words or use them in your tag cards or ATC-cards. Go and buy your own Mini-stamps and create your own cards:) I really like to see your cards with these Minis, so add link to your card in this post, please:)

Readt To Make Your Easter Cards??? You WILL Be With the TOTS!

That's right Y'all! Art Impressions has done it again with these heartwarming little TOTS!

Check out ALL of the Easter Tots here...

 and By The Way??? Are you following us? I mean our blog? We would really love that and I feel certain that when we reach a magical number... there will be a prize...What is that magical number you ask? I am not tellin'! but when we get there... You will know!!!

And now for the winner from the embossing challenge! we had a record number of entries last week... LOVE IT!!! Lets see if we can beat that number this week with the Punch challenge!

so... here is the winner...

Audrey E.

Please contact me  HERE with your full name and e mail address.

Thanks to everyone who played... and one more exciting announcement... the Guest Designer for April...

Deloris.

You have played with the challenges from the beginning and we can't wait for you to join us in April!

Please e mail me at the link above and I will get ya the deets! Thanks everyone for being so loyal and keep following along for more fun and prizes!

Here Comes Another Challenge... Number 8...Gettin' Punchy!

Here we are at another Challenge and this is one of my favorites! Ues your punches... how easy is that? I love to use my punches in crdmaking because they are simple and with ALL of the punches available... you get a really awesome result! Here is the Dt's take on this challenge...(they are amazing as usual!)

Kirsi

Dawn

Soili-Maria

Here is the standard info... I know the regulars are getting used to this by now!

REMEMBER... you have til mid March to let us know that you would like to be considered for a spot for guest designer for the month of April. Just let me know in the comments section or you can put a star (*) next to your name in the link.

Here are a few simple rules and some general info about the 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 Thursday 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!

We will announce the winner of last weeks challenge on Friday!

Please link directly to your creation:

Thanks for Catching My Goof Up!

As a faithful blog reader pointed out... there was no winner for challenge 6.

Well... silly me! There will be now...

And the winner is...

Karen Hasheck

I promise to TRY to be better! I will announce a winner for challenge 7 on Friday.

and PLEASE let me know here if you are a winner and have not yet gotten your prize. Thanks for your continued loyalty...

Masculine Cards

I guess I should introduce myself again....haven't posted for a long time.  Was sick for about 3-4 weeks with Bronchitis.  Hope you all faired better this past winter.  But spring has arrived and I have been playing with Art Impressions' stamps preparing for the holidays to come.  Before we know it Father's day will be here and you will be looking for ideas.  I hope you will try these stamps.  I had such a good time making these cards.
Hope you enjoy my efforts.  Mary

Art Impressions
The Executive

Recipe for The Executive

Art Impressions K-1200, Exec.

Memento Tuxedo Black

Copic Markers

Skin and Briefcase: E000, E01, E35, E37

Shirt and Tie: B21, B23

Suit and Shadows: C0, C1, C3

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder "Argyle"

Co'ordinations paper (sanded to highlight pattern)

Art Impressions
The Sports Fan

Recipe for The Sports Fan

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento

Stamp: Art Impressions K-1204 "Sports Fan"

Father F-2651

Copic Markers:

E000, E01, E04, E07, E31

V01, V09, V12, V15

YR01, YR02, YR04, YR07, YR16, YR18, YR24

YG01

C00, W1, W2

Sizzix Embossing folder Tim Holtz Retro Circles

EK Success grass border punch

Art Impressions
The Tool Man

Recipe for The Tool Man

Art Impressions M-1205 "Tool Man"

Ink:  Momento Rich Cocoa

       Distress Ink Walnut Stain

Copic Markers:

Face: E00, E02, W03 (5 o'clock shadow)

Wood: E53, E55

Shoes: E55, YR04

Jeans: B60, B63, B66

Tools: W1, W2

Paint: R05

Embossing Folder: Sizzix Tim Holtz Wood Grain

Paper:  Co'ordinations

(I embossed using the co'ordinations paper and then sanded for the lighter grain affect.)

Art Impressions
The Hunter

Recipe for The Hunter

Stamp:  The Hunter K1198

Ink:  Momento Rich Cocoa

        Distress Ink Walnut stain

Copic Markers:  B60, B63, B66 (jeans)

                        E000, E01 (skin)

                        E31, E35, E37 (shoes, gun, knife, hair)

                        R21, R22, R24 (coat,hat)

Embossing Fold:  Sizzix Tall Pines

Paper:  Co'ordination (sanded for effect)

Are You Getting Ready To Think About EASTER CARDS???

Today, I am going to show you how to make charming Easter cards using Art Impressions front and back stamps. First cut a piece of paper 5 inches by 6 inches. Measure up 3 inches on the 6 inch side and draw a light line across with erasable pencil.

On that line... measure in 5/8of an inch from each side on the line that you just drew. Next, measure up one inch from the 5/8 inch mark.connect with another light pencil line.Cut the 5/8 inch line and the top line across and fold the card with the sign sticking up.

Next, I used a stamp positioner to stamp the front bunnies so the sign that says EASTER will line up on the sticking up part. Color the bunnies to suit your design.

Next, I used the stamp positioner on the inside of the card to stamp the back of the bunnies and the Easter part of the sign. I used the stamp positioner again. Color the bunny's backs to match the bunny's fronts.

As you can see on the card below, I used Art Impressions water color stamps to add flowers and grass so my bunnies did not look like they were floating. I also used some stickles on the flowers too.This is the front of my card and when you open it...

Here is the back...

CUTE, EASY... FUN!!! 

I hope that you enjoyed this tutorial and if you decide to give this a try... Please link your creation in the comments section so that we can see your work too! Thanks for popping in!

Challenge number 7...Embossing...Either Style!

That;s right! We want you to show us either style of embossing! Do you like the cuttlebug folders and emboss paper? I call that DRY embossing...and I love that kind. Do you like to whip out the heat gun and all of the beautiful Embossing powders? I call that WET embossing... and we LOVE that kind too... so this challenge is for you to show us which one YOU love... Here are the Design Teams Samples...

Kirsi

Dawn

Soili-Maria

(I am sorry that this picture is so small!I don't know what I am doing wrong... I tried like 10 times... :-( )

ANYWAY... Here is the standard Info:

! REMEMBER... you have til mid March to let us know that you would like to be considered for a spot for guest designer for the month of April. Just let me know in the comments section or you can put a star (*) next to your name in the link.

Here are a few simple rules and some general info about the 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 Thursday 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!

We will announce the winner of last weeks challenge on Friday!

Relax...

Long time waited vacation is near....

Sun, sea and quality time with my family, yahoo!

That's why I picked this card to post this time

Stamps: Boatyard Pilings and the thrid one couldnt't remember =(  

Coloring with Marvy le plume pens.

Happy stamping !!! 

Get well soon!!

We got a flu, I and my children. Here is my card, and now I go to bed agen..

We have a winner! This weeks winner is Saraham

This weeks winner is...

 Saraham!!

Congrats and please e mail me at camelot4101@aol.com with your first and last name and I will make sure you get your prize!

I am so sorry that I did not post today... I have a little sick kiddo that is very needy... so I will make it up to you on Monday with a super cute Easter Bunny front and back card!

Challenge Number 6... Funny Cards!!!

Dawn

Kirsi

CHALLENGE NUMBER !!!

We want you to make us laugh!!!

Break out the funny stamps and show us your sense of humor...

Here are some lovely cards from the design team... these gals are amazing... and oh yeah... I threw my card in there too! REMEMBER... you have til mid March to let us know that you would like to be considered for a spot for guest designer for the month of April. Just let me know in the comments section or you can put a star (*) next to your name in the link.

Here are a few simple rules and some general info about the 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 Thursday 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!

We will announce the winner of last weeks challenge on Friday!

So pretty....

...Dotty

I just love this image, she's my favourite "girl"

I've made many cards with Dotty and my friends like her too =)

Coloring with promarkers

Happy stamping!!!