Thursday, March 24, 2022

Black Tie Affair Week #2 and a GIVEAWAY!

 Hello Ai fans!

It's week two of our Black Tie Affair challenge and we have a fun announcement. 

This challenge is Reneé's 300th challenge. 

To celebrate we're having a giveaway!

Just leave a comment telling us what your favorite stamp set or series of stamps is.
You'll be entered into a random drawing to win the 5317 – MB Template Dies5318 – MB Envelope Dies and a Matchbook Room of your choice to get your collection started!
That's 3 free sets!  One for every 100 challenges Reneé has participated in.

  

Now,  we have some FABULOUS challenge inspiration for you from our Design Team.  They really know how to rock the Black and White!

We're starting week two off with Lynn's Easter card using 4754 – Hoppy Easter Set.  This set is currently on sale so if you don't already own it, be sure to grab it now!


Next up is Nina with 5455 – Birthday Buggy Set



Tasha's adorable Pandas are from 5113 – Pand-tastic Set

Janet also used the 5113 – Pand-tastic Set from the Funny Farm series.



Bri was our featured artist last week and she used 5005 – Valentine Bears Set and proved that it's not just for Valentine's Day.



Mercy created a fun magic slider card using 5283 – Frog Set.



Reneé  used 4979 – Lighthouse Circlet MTF which if you hurry and order you can get on sale, now through 11:59 PST on Sunday.  She also used 5325 – Sail Mini Dies and 5329 – Beach Mini Dies.



Be sure to leave your comment to be eligible for our prize package!
Now, let's see what you create for our challenge and your chance to win a free stamp set of your choice.



Here are the Challenge Rules...

✻ Please make a new card or creation. You can make any crafty item you wish; this is not limited to cards!
✻ Limit two submissions per person. You will receive extra votes if you use Art Impressions stamps!
 ✻Please include first name and last initial on your submission.
✻We love to comment on your entries, but keep in mind if you use a private group or a platform that you need to sign up for, we probably won't be able to.
✻ The Ai Challenge is open to everyone, international submissions are welcome!
✻ Include a link back to the Ai Blog or grab our button on the top right of our sidebar!
✻ Share the Ai love if you can, by clicking and commenting on your fellow crafters.
✻ Make sure to get your link up by the deadline to enter your creations.
✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

23 comments:

Denise Bryant said...

Wonderful cards to inspire us for the challenge! Congrats to Renee' on 300 challenges!
My favorite series of stamps is the Circlet Mini TryFolds!

Glennis F said...

Congrats to Renee
My favourites are the Laugh Lines series

Andre M. said...

Such a fab achievement for Renee to reach 300 challenges. The Cubbies are my faves.

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

It's a difficult choice, as all your stamps are fantastic... But I have one in particular in my chords, it's Teachers Rule Set -4901. Awesome, especially as I'm a teacher! :D
Big congrats for Renee's 300 challenge! WOW!
Thanks for the chance in the draw!

De Furey said...

Biggest Congrats to Renee' on 300 challenges! Wow! My favorite stamps are the Watercolor line but Window 2 the World are wonderful too!

Sue D said...

I like the watercolor stamp sets and the Windows to the World collection

Janet said...

I have LOTS of favorite AI stamps, but if I have to pick just a couple of them I would say "Laugh Lines" and "Windows to the World" are my top categories. I have several sets of each category in my collection. Thanks for a chance to win. :D

JudyB said...

I love all the watercolor stamps

Lana said...

Congrats to Renee that is awesome. So difficult to choose one set but I don't have any of the foundations and I love those also anything beach! Thanks for doing a giveaway!

Debbie H said...

Congrats to Renee -- she does an amazing job with this blog and social media posts! 300 challenges is quite the milestone! I love Art Impressions stamps, but my favorites are the Watercolor Line.

Gill O said...

Congratulations to Renee on her 300th challenge. My favourites are the water colour line and windows to the world.

Whiteoaker said...

My favorite stamp set is Thr Front Porch. Reminds me of my youngest days. Sitting on my Grandmother's porch with family and friends.

Kathy Acres said...

Congratulations Renee. There's no way I could ever puck a favorite. I just love them all lol

Deborah A. Vanguilder said...

Congratulations Renee! Please enter me in the giveaway. I love the foundations stamps. I don’t have any yet. Love the teapots, door and chairs! Thanks for entering me. Too hard to pick a favorite, they are all so nice and individual.

Kristen B. said...

Fun challenge to try with the watercolor stamps.

Unknown said...

Congratulations Renee on your 300th challenge! Wow, that is a lot of creativity!!! My favorite sets are the watercolor foliage, no fences, no cottages.....it is A.I. Like them all!!!! 🙃

Ginger said...

Congrats Renee! My favorite are the watercolor stamps!

Janet said...

Renee that's amazing to have 300 challenges in!! I love all AI stamps, Funny Farm sets are so fun to color up and the Watercolor stamps are great too!!

Amy M said...

Watercolor stamps are my favorites.

megan decker said...

watercolor stamps from AI are the best line!

Dawn H said...

300 Challenges!? I can't even imagine that...congrats! So far my favorites are the Watercolor stamp sets, however I have had my eyes on the adorable matchbox sets.

Diane Mason said...

Wow! 300 challenges, that's incredible! Congrats Renee! It's hard to pick a favorite stamp or series. I love all the watercolor stamps. Lately I've really been enjoying the Windows to the World stamps.

Carrie Triner said...

Congrats Renee on your 300th.
My favorite is the laugh lines.