Challenge 34... Get Ready For HALLOWEEN!

Well... Halloween will be here before you know it! So we have some awesome treats for all of your Halloween tricks. Here is what the DT came up with...

Dawn

Anne

Anne

Barbara

Deloris

Kirsi

Renee

Soili-Maria

Inside

How is that for a TREAT!!! Now... here are the deets for the contest...

But first... the winner for Challenge Number 33

Tracey MacDonald!!!

Thanks for playing along and congrats! please e mail me at camelot4101@aol.com. Include your full name and e mail and Art Impressions will get your your $10 coupon!

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 Snowman

Well we have just reached the fall season and where I live they are calling for some pretty cold temps at
night within the next few days. You know what that means, ole man winter is coming quicker that we want him to. So here is a card that will remind you of the upcoming winter weather.

Even though winter brings snow, you have to admit, snowmen are so adorable.

Check out this guy. He is one of the sets in the Mouthful collection.

Click here to see the complete snowman set.

Supplies used:

Gray/Blue speckled CS

Holographic Paper

Silver CS

White CS

Designer Paper (Scarf and Hatband)

Glitter

Microbeads

Ink - India Dye ink, Fresco Chalk Ink - Indigo Velvet

Copic Markers: C1, R29, E33, E43, B24

Thanks for stopping in.

Last Dip of the Year

Happy Tuesday morning everyone, well it is almost the end of the good weather so Gladys (M-1928) is going for a last dip in the pool.  Gladys is from the Golden Oldies series and you can find her HERE at Art Impressions!   I have colored Gladys in copics and layered her swimming suit.  The paper and pearls are from my stash!!  Don`t forget to check out the Golden Oldies, once you see them, you will need them all!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pumpkin Patch Pals

These adorable pumpkins always make me smile.

Supplies used:

Art Impressions - Stamp #I1267 Giant Jack O-Lanterns

Prismacolor Pencils:
White, Olive Green, Orange, Pale Vermillion, Dark Umber
Light Umber, Yellowed Orange, Limepeel and Sky Blue Light

Versafine black ink

Nestabilities dies:
Standard Circles - Large and small, Labels 1

White, orange, black cardstock and patterned paper

Colorbok metal dots, Prima flowers and ribbon

BINGO!!

This card was so much fun to make. 

It's hard to go wrong when you've got an 

image this cute.

I've used Bingo Jean and B-Four.

If you follow Art Impressions stamps then you

know what a spunky old gal Jean is.

I've used a Cuttlebug Bingo embossing folder and Spellbinders

mattes on my card as well.  She's colored with Copic markers.

Here's the inside.

I'd giggle so much if I received this

card.  Hope it gives someone else a laugh.

Gift card holders

You might all have seen these all new gift card holders. Such an great idea !!!

It was very fun to create something new with these new stamps.

Here's one of my creations.

I choosed the main colors to be brown and green..

This is made with Mailbox Card Keeper stamp set.

I've colored the image with Distress Inks.

Added some ribbons and flower.

Happy Stamping!!!

Challenge Number 33... For the Girls!

This Week is gonna be a fun challenge... GIRLS! Big girls, littlegirls, birthday, mother's day or just a "Hey Girl" card! Here is what the Fabby DT came up with...

Dawn

Anne

Inside Anne'scard

Deloris

Barbara

Soili-Maria

Renee will be back with us next week. She had some horrible flooding in her hometown... so she is digging herself and her family and neighbors out. please keep her and her family in your thoughts.

Here is the deets on the contest this week...

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

Lydia

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.

Birthdays

Hi Everyone,
I decided to design a birthday card, since they happen all throughout the year. So if it's your birthday, Happy Birthday!!

Here is a tip for you:

I needed the "happy birthday" sentiment in more of a square than the rectangular shaped one that I have. So I stamped the sentiment on CS, next I stamped it again underneath the 1st stamping, lining up the word "birthday" under the word "happy". I cut the CS and now I have the sentiment in the square shape I needed for this card. Try it. Now you can have 2 looks out of one stamp.

Supplies used:
Stamps - Sentiment E587, Mini Sunflower F2692
Paper/Card stock - Yellow CS, Yellow Shimmer Paper, White Shimmer Paper, White CS
Punch - MS Double Arches
Copic Markers - Y11, Y1y, YG45
Ink - Distress Ink Vintage Photo, Fresco Chalk Cortez Sun
Ribbon

Have a great day!!!

Girlfriends Birthday Party

Good morning everyone, hope your Tuesday is a Happy Day!!!  In this card I have used Hollis (YY1901) from the front and back series..he is my Peeping Tom!!!  The fence is also from the front and back series (P1449).  I have used the Hot Tub Girlfriends...who are celebrating a birthday!  My entire card  is colored with copics.  I have layered the fences and the shrubs and trees....this was so much fun to make, I hope you enjoy it!  For all the stamps used check out Art Impressions.....HERE!!

Surprise Card Keeper

Here's another gift card holder I made using the new Card Keeper stamps from Art Impressions.

(Gift card fits in the space between the lid and the bottom piece of the present.)

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

Art Impressions CKSET4076 - Surprise Keeper
Copic Markers: E000, E00, E93 C1, C2 C3,
Scrappy Cat SCR636 Patterned Paper by Darice
Versafine and Memento Black Inks
Nestabilities Labels 8 & Labels Trio
Fiskars Threading Water Punch
Sewing Machine with white thread
White ribbon and pearls for earrings
Glue dots, adhesive, craft knife, scissors

Important note: Only glue the sides of the labels 8
piece to the card front to allow room for gift certificate
to fit in the slot.

The new series of card keeper stamps are only available at your local stamp store. (They are not available on line at the Art Impressions store at this time.)

Robin Post A Note Holder

Renee is off this week so I am filling in for her today. Instead of posting a card, I decided to share a fun post a note holder I made recently.

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

Art Impressions Stamp #K2793 Robin

SEI Granny's Kitchen designer paper

Nestabilities: Standard Circles Small, Classic Scalloped Circles Lg.

Copic Markers: W1, YR65, Y21, Y17, R22, B000, B00, E71, YG03

Memento Rich Cocoa Ink

Ribbon, Lace and Button

Glue dots and adhesive

Stapler, scissors and paper cutter


Instructions:

Cut a piece of cardstock 5 1/2" X 10 1/4"

Score at 4 3/8, 4 5/8 and 9 3/8"

Fold up flap and bottom edge and staple in the middle about 3/8" from bottom edge.

Attach post a note pad inside holder

Stamp bird with Memento Rich Cocoa ink.

Cut out image with Nestabilities circle die.

Color with Copic markers.

Cut out scalloped background.

Assemble all pieces per photos. (I added a extra strip of decorative paper to the front bottom edge to cover staple.)

Something else than a card:)

Hi everyone!! Hope you all have a great weekend!! I just came home from Masala, Kirkkonummi (Finland) where was crafting-happening called Leimailutaivas. There were many crafting-stores from Finland and also one from Germany and one from Sweden!! I found some very nice crafting-stuff there, and I like to show one material I just bought.. It is called Shrink Plastic. I´m sure many of you know Shrink Plastic already. If you don´t know this material, you can ask it from your local crafting store. Please be careful with it, and read information carefully:)

I like keyrings, especially when they are unique:) Today I made keyring to our garage. I used Antique Car -stamp, you can find it here. I used black Archival Ink and promarkers "cocoa". If you like to make keyring too, remember to make hole for the chain before heating.

Here you see how much does Shrink Plastic shrink:

If you like to have more information about this, please just ask. I´ll try to explain more specifically:)
Remember, you can use any stamp you like!! 

Challenge Number 32... Favorite Stamp

First of all... let me apologize for this late post... I had a horrid headache that had me in bed all day...

So here it is... a little bit late. Today... we are challenging you to use your favorite stamp. Here is the inspiration from the Design team Girls... aren't they the best?

Anne

Barbara

Deloris

Soili-Maria

Dawn

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

Tammy L.

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.

A Foggy Nite

Hi Everyone
I just love trees and since fall is on its way in, I thought I'd use this tree that I just received. And I tried to make it really eerie looking.

I added 2 corners using holographic paper and I toned them down using a Copic Marker and the bottom one looks a little scribbly, sorry for that. Sometimes lighting or lack there of, just works against me.

To achieve this look, stamp black CS with VersaMark, cover with clear EP and heat. Next using chalks or Perfect Pearls sponge on the gold color around the moon and purple thru the mid section and a green gold at the bottom.Next ink up the stamp again and then stamp trees again to make the scene appear to have more trees in a foggy area. When you stamp the VersaMark onto the chalked CS make sure you clean the stamp, as it will be removing the chalk for the CS. I also extended the trees to the purple panel just to add more interest.

Supplies used:
Art Impressions Stamps - Lg Birch P1398, Bats w/ Moon F1108
Perfect Pearls - Gold, Green, Purple
Ink - VersaMark
Paper - Purple CS, Black CS, Holographic CS

This is a  great technique so give it a try.

Stop back tomorrow to see the new weekly challenge.

Pretty In Pink

Pretty in Pink

Happy Tuesday Ladies..How sweet is this image? You can find this little cutie at
Art Impressions. The stamps name is Little Dress-Up Girl H-940.  I have used my Prisma pencils and OMS to color her with.  I used pearls over the pearl pattern.  I hope you drop by the Art Impressions Blog and see all the fabulous cards done by the DT team.

Baby Boy Card Keeper

Love all the new card keeper stamps from Art Impressions. This is a fun way to give a gift card at a baby shower or for a new mom.

Here's the supplies I used for my project:

Art Impressions Stamps #CKSET4071 - Toy Truck Keeper (Stamp set is only available at your local stamp store. Will be available on line at the AI store in the future.)
Versafine Onyx Black Ink
Blue cardstock
All About Boys Mat Stack from DCWV
1 3/4" Scalloped circle punch
1 1/2" Circle punch
Buttons for wheels
Crochet thread for ties on buttons
Safety pin, ribbon
Craft knife, scissors, adhesive
Card shape was cut with a electronic cutting machine and a
SVG pattern #10 from svgcuts.com called A2 Gatefold Cards.

Let it snow!

Short post agen.. I made this card yesterday, I just love this stamp!!!

Polar Pals... In Person...(sorta)

These are the cards I made with the stamps that I showed you from last week... so they are in person... SORTA. I colored them using Derwent Watercolor pencils and some sponging to the background with regular stamp pad ink. I used some snowflakes that I punched out of sparkly paper and I added some other sparkly items to look like snow! Sorry about the second picture. I got a new scanner and I am working out the kinks!Thanks for popping in and have a wonderful day!

Challenge Number 31... Schools IN!!! HIP HIP HOORAY!

Well... they are back... in school that is! Hooray!!! Don'tget me wrong... I had a great summer with my 6 year old and my son loved having her around...but this momma was running out of tricks. It is easy for me to have her go back as she LOVES school so much! Here is some fun inspiration from the DT... I am dying to see how you feel about school starting... show me what you think with your creation! You have the chance to win a weekly $10 gift certificate to the Art Impressions store!

Dawn

Anne

Barbara

Deloris

Renee

and for this weeks winner...

Janette G.

Congrats and thanks for playing along!

Please contact me at camelot4101@aol.com with your full name and e mail address so that I can get your prize to you!

Here are the details...

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.