New Girlfriends

Hi Stampers!!!!

Have you already noticed that new girlfriend stamps are available now in AI's shop ????

If not, just have a look and place a order =)

You could not resist these ladys!!!

Girlfriends 2012

Here's my first card made with them. 

Picture Perfect

Coloring with Distress Ink

Papers: GCD Studios, Paris Night

Happy Stamping ***

Kirsi

Challenge 57 - Spring has Sprung!

It's a beautiful Thursday at Ai! If you haven't checked them out already, we have NEW 2012 Girlfriends online for your purchasing pleasure! It's starting to look a little more like spring here, so our design team has pulled out all the stops for some beautiful springtime inspiration!

Anne

Barbara

Kirsi

Mary

Renee

Tracy

Thank you ladies! Always such cute stuff! Last week's challenge theme was "Monochromatic." The winner for that challenge is:

RINA FASHIONISTA
with her Sympathy/Encouragement Easel Drawer Box Card

Congratulations! We absolutely loved all the different shades of purple you used and the great design elements! Contact me at kate@artimpressions.com to receive your $10 coupon code!

Want to win $10 worth of Ai stamps? Join us in our weekly challenge! Here are the rules!

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!

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.

Easter Message

Welcome to Wednesday!!!

Do you believe it, this month is almost over and we are less than two weeks away from Easter!! I am so amazed at how fast time is going. Speaking of Easter, I have another Easter card for you. I love Easter lilies and I decided that I had to use this stamp for this Easter card, although I could use it after Easter as well.

Supplies used:
Art Impressions Stamps - Easter Lilies  L4022, Easter Message  F1420
Spellbinders Die - Crown Ovals S4-303
Spellbinders M-bossibilities folder - Nobility ES-002
Ink- India Ink Black, Fresco Florentine Rose
Copic Markers- BV00, Y17, G21
Paper/Card stock - Green cs, designer papers
Pearls

Thanks for stopping in today. Stop back tomorrow  for the next Weekly Challenge. Hope to see you then.

Barbara

Fisherman Ed.

Wow ladies I can't believe it is Tuesday again.  Well this morning I have chosen Ed Y1903 for my image.  I think he is having a rough time bringing in that fish, he has more line around him than the fish!  Well as you know spring is coming and along with spring comes fishing..yes..men love fishing, I can't imagine why, they put  a slippery dirty worm on the hook, then take of a slippery, slimy fish!  YUK!  Ed is from the Front and Back series,you will find so many great images there, you must check them all out.

Ed

 

 

I have used copics to color my image
Commercial thread for the fishing line.
A photograph for the background.
Ed Y1903


Anne Fenton
http://annescards4u.blogspot.com

Mouthfuls!

Have you checked out the Mouthfuls yet? There is quite a few of them and they are really fun. There are all kinds of things they can carry in their mouths. This one is called Mouthfuls Rabbit. The rabbit comes with the hat, coffe mug, a basket, three little bunnies to go in the basket, a purse, phone and about 5 greetings. So it could be used for many things.
I have stamped my image and colored it with copic markers. Added some glossy accents to the mug and some glitter glue to the flower on the hat for some sparkle. The flowers are made with a little sizzix die and I added some sparkles in the center of them also.
If any of you went to the Heirloom Rubber Stamp Convention this last weekend, did you check out the Art Impressions booth. It was very Impressive!!!
Have a great week!
Tracy

It's your birthday...Grin & "Bear" it!!

How about a little humor to start your Sunday off?

All of these images can be found at 

Art Impressions.

 I think this guy is so adorable!!  My Brother-In-Law

has a birthday on Friday and I thought that this would

be the perfect masculine card for him.

Ive used...

Grin & Bear It

Tree Stump and 

Grizzly on the front.

Inside I used

Block Birthday Wishes

I was inspired by JoAnn Sinclair's card.
Unfortunately she doesn't have a blog to show you
the card.  You should be able to find it on the AI
Facebook page though.


For more details you can visit MY BLOG.

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Happy Weekend!!

This is one of my favorite Easter-stamp, you can find it here and text "Happy Easter" here.
Hmm.. I think there is not so happy atmosphere in the card, but maybe this Birdie doesn´t worry about it, because Easter is coming.. :)

Challenge 56 - Monochromatic

It's time for another fun weekly challenge! This week's theme is monochromatic ... shades of one color! Our design team created some beautiful examples! Also, this is our first challenge with our new design team member, Tracy Gray! Let's make her feel welcome!

Tracy

Renee

Mary

Anne

Barbara

Thanks for the wonderful inspiration ladies! We can't wait to see what YOU come up with!

Last week's winner for the 'Inspired by Watercolor' challenge is:

TINIE

Congratulations! Please contact me at kate@artimpressions.com to receive your $10 coupon code! 

Here are the rules for the challenges!

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!

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.

Happy Stamping!

Warmest Easter Wishes

Hi Everyone,
Welcome to Wednesday!!!  Have you been out getting the Easter candy?? Or maybe getting an Easter outfit?? I love all the soft pastels that are out at this time of the year.

I just got some new stamps from Art Impressions and since they are Easter themed, I will be showing these off in my next few Wednesday posts. Hope the cards inspire you and give you some great ideas.

This card is using a new set called Kate - set 4118. And this bunny is sooooo cute. the set even comes with a little pinafore as well.I stamped the rabbit on white cs and colored the rabbit with Copics. Next I stamped the little jacket on a small piece of designer paper and I stamped the dress on another designer paper. I trimmed the dress, jacket and the rabbit out and layered them all together. It was like playing with paper dolls. I remember how fun that was. Next, I added the matching bow in her hair, or should I say fur. Then I added the glitz. The background is an embossing folder and colored with distress inks. Lastly I added a pastel yellow bow, punched a few corners and added the sentiment and the card is done.

Supplies used:
Kate set - 4118
Copic markers - E57, E71, R81
Cardstock/Paper - White CS, peachy pink cs, designer papers (3 different ones)
Embossing Folder - Sizzix
Spellbinders Die - Labels Sixteen  S4-301
Punch for corners
Inks - Versafine black, Distress inks scattered straw, victorian velvet
Ribbon

Stop back tomorrow for next week's challenge. See you then.

Girlfriends ...In the Tub!

Good morning everyone...I have used the Girlfriends this morning....In the Tub... U 3564.   The girlfriends can all be found HERE at Art Impressions.  I have used my copics to color the image and added a few bright colored mats.

In the Tub!!

Tea Time!

Hello!
I am Tracy and today is my first posting here at Art Impressions. I was very honored when Kate asked me to join the design team. I love their stamps. If you want to check out more of my work you can find me here.

For my project this week I used Tea Time and Easter Wishes. I made this into a little Easter basket. But I think this stamp would be fun for lots of other things then Easter. Maybe birthday, best friends or even a party.
I have colored the image with copic markers and glittered it a bit. Then I cut it out with an oval spellbinders die. I layered it onto some Best Creations paper that I cut with another spellbinders die. (Gotta love those dies right?) I made the basket/box and used a martha stewart punch for the handle, upper border and the grass at the bottom. Added some butterflies, and the greeting which I used a stamping up punch and spellbinders scallop circle.
I hope you have a great day!
Happy Stamping!
                         Tracy

Do I smell jelly beans?

This wonderful verse and Bunny set 

are both from Art Impressions.

Smell jelly beans can be found HERE.

The bunnies are part of the Mouthfuls line.

I've used the Mouthfuls Rabbit set.

The great thing about this line is you can

mix and match the clear stamps.

Tools & Accessories...

Memory Box label die

Spellbinders ovals

Marianne's Creatables corner die

Copic markers

Flatback pearls (Pizzazz Aplenty)

Visit my blog HERE.

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Easter card

Hi! I have made card with new 2012 Easter series stamp: "Tea Time":

Wallowing Pig

Happy Friday everyone..... this morning I have a CAS card for you...this image is so adorable...only a mother could love it!!  I have used "Wallowing Pig" M 1188, I have used copics to color my image  and of course the piggy has to be pink!!  The image is in the Zoo series at Art Impressions and can be found HERE!

Wallowing Pig

Challenge 55 - Inspired by Watercolor

 This week's challenge is an Ai favorite - Watercolor! There is so much you can do with these stamps, from our 13 watercolor how-to books to our watercolor DVD. With easy to follow instructions and basic steps, you could be a pro in no time! Here are some INSPIRED by watercolor cards from our design team!

Anne

Barbara

Reneé

Mary

Thanks for sharing with us DT! Last week's card contest winner for the Sparkle & Bling or Embossing challenge is ...

RINA MEYERS

Congratulations! Please contact me at kate@artimpressions.com for your $10 coupon code!

Here are the rules for the challenges and excited 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!

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.

Happy Stamping (and Watercoloring)!

Adventure

Hi Everyone,
Well it's Wednesday, hope your week is going great so far. Today I thought I'd use a brayer to make a morning sky of a skyline where the city sits on the edge of a river.

This city view reminds me of the Cincinnati skyline and the Ohio River. 

Supplies used:

Art Impressions Stamps- Skyline P2975, Mini Adventure F2563

Ink - Versafine Black, Stonewashed, Butterscotch

Brayer

Paper/Cad Stock - White CS, Bronze Shimmer CS

Ribbon

Spellbinders Grand Circles

Embossing Folder

Stop back tomorrow to check out the next weekly Art Impressions challenge. Oh and before I forget it, have you entered the monthly card contest  here at Art Impressions. Click here to read all about it and I hope to see your entry. Have a great rest of your week. 

Dancers

Good morning everyone...today I have used "Dancers" U3582 from the girlfriend series at Art Impressions.
You just got to love these girls!  I have used my copics to color the image and used ibnk to slightly distress the edges. 

Dancers

Easter

Hi Everyone,
It's the start of a new week and I am popping in to show a quick card. A clean and simple one.

Supplies used:
Easter Script - P3095
Ribbon
Spellbinder Dies - Scalloped Edge Frame S5-011, Labels Fourteen S4-290
Gold Embossing Powder
2 Embossing Folders
Gold Leaf Pen

Hope you have a great week. Thanks for stopping in today.

Drat!!

How funny is this Drat saying from Art Impressions??  

It also didn't take me long to decide which stamp I wanted to pair it with.  

I think the look on Sylvia's face says it all!  

I colored her with Copic markers and used Spellbinders nestability dies 

to cut and matte her.  I punched a border with a Martha Stewart 

edger punch and then used the flowers near the top of the card.  

There are self adhesive pearls in the center of them.  

Inside it says Happy Birthday Anyways!

 

Spring is in the Air

Happy Friday everyone....this morning a have used Country Lamp Post L-1210 and that great old couple sitting on the bench enjoying the fresh air of Spring!  You can find these stamps at Art Impressions as well as many many more great Golden Oldies.
I colored my images with copics and my clouds  and ground with chalks.   This was my first attempt at making handmade roses ....

Challenge Number 54 - Sparkle & Bling or Embossing

This week's challenge is Sparkle & Bling or Embossing. Our design team created some wonderful cards with great embellishments. What girl doesn't love a little sparkle? :)

Reneé

Barbara

Anne

Kirsi

Mary

Kate

Last week's winner for the "Inspired by Candy" challenge is:

ANNE

Congratulations Anne! Loved your cute bunny card. Contact me at kate@artimpressions.com to receive your $10 coupon code!

Here are the rules for the challenges and we're ready for the BLING!

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!

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.

Happy Stamping!

Got Eggs

Welcome to Wednesday!!!
I love this cute chubby bunny.He looks like he is handing out Easter eggs to everyone. He would look great on your Easter card or in a scrapbook layout showing kids on the Easter egg hunt in the back yard.

Supplies used:
Chubby Bunny - T4020
Got Eggs - D4015
embossing folders (3)
embossing powder (on eggs to give them glittery effect)
ribbon
copic markers - RV21, RV13, V12,V09, R81, R00, E43, E51, G21, G82, YG03, Y08,Y11, B32, C-0, C-2.
Egg Die - Nested Eggs S4-264 Spellbinders

Still need to make your Easter cards??  Still looking for that perfect stamp? You might want to check out the 2012 Easter Series for a great selection.

Thanks for stopping in today. Stop in tomorrow for the next weekly challenge.