Birdie Betty ~Swingin' Through Retirement by Reneé Matarese

 Hello Ai fans!

I hope you're all enjoying our Sports and Leisure challenge!

For this challenge, I chose to use Birdie Betty.

She's one of the new Ai People that were released in July.

The designer paper is from 6072 – Father’s Day Paper Pack.

Her earrings and glasses were done with my Signo Pigment Ink Gel Pen – Gold.

The sentiments were stamped on 5726 – Nested Circle Dies and a banner from 5952 – Portfolio Template Die Set.

It was the Ai People (aka Golden Oldies back then) that first drew me to Art Impressions. I'm thrilled that Bonnie continues to add more of these fun characters all these years later.

Betty's card was cut using 5463 – Slimline Dies Set.

There are fun paper packs to coordinate with all of the new ladies.

Birdie Betty goes with this pack.

6101 – Golf Paper Pack

If you or someone you know is a fan of GOLF, check out this section.

Copics used:

C, N2, BG90, BG53, BG000, R81, E02, E43, E50, E7

Birdie Betty-Ready for a Round! by Reneé Matarese

 Hello Ai fans!

Are you in love with these new Ai People as much as I am??

You must be. They're so easy to love.

For my card today, I used the new 6080 – Birdie Betty.

I love some of these papers from the 6072 – Father’s Day Paper Pack for the sky and grass. These 6x6 paper packs are all so versatile. The sentiment was stamped on the center banner die from the 5463 – Slimline Dies Set and is actually from the new 6075 – Cruisin’ Carol. Betty's glasses and earrings are gold and they were done with a Signo Pigment Ink Gel Pen – Gold.

I didn't have the paper pack in time but check this out!!

There is a 12 pc. (6 designs) paper pack to coordinate with Betty.

How cool is that?

Copics used:

C6, N2, BG90, BG000, R81, E02, E43, E50, E87

For the Beary Best Dad! card by Tasha

 Happy Friday, Art Impressions friends!

Tasha here, and I’m excited to share a beary sweet Father’s Day card using the adorable new 6064-WC Bear Set and 6063-Just For Him Set; just in time for Sunday!

For this card, I started by stamping the baby bear first, then masked him off so Papa Bear could stand behind him; just like a big bear hug moment! With both bears masked, I brought the background to life using the 4960-WC Fir Trees Set(these trees are one of my favorites!). I stenciled yellow clouds and added yellow ink to the trees to give the effect of sunshine streaming through; so warm and cheerful!

To frame the scene, I used the 5135-Hexagon Double Stitched Dies for a fun focal point. The sentiment “Dad, You’re the Beary Best!” combines a greeting from the Bear Set and the word “Dad” from the Just For Him Set; plus a cute little paw print for extra charm!

I finished the card with layers of green, white, and gray cardstock and a fun tree print from the new 6072-Father’s Day Paper Pack.

Hope you all have a wonderful day!

Father's Day Cubs by Dori Mendiola

 Happy Thursday AI Friends!

Thanks for joining me today!  I thought I'd share a couple of Father's Day cards I made for a few of the men in my life.  I used the #6064 - WC Bear set and the #6072 - Father's Day PP for both cards but changed the layouts.   

I started by stamping the images on copic friendly paper with Memento black ink and colored with my copic markers, listed below.  I then fussy cut each of the bears and cubs.  For the little girl cubs, I stamped the little girl panda from the #6017 - Baby Panda set and fussy cut the bow from her hair. 

 

For the top card, I die cut the pattern paper panels using the #5063 - Rectangle A2 Double Stitch die set.  I also cut a couple of trees from dies in my stash.  I popped up the Papa bear and the littlest cub with foam tape and placed onto the background pattern paper.  I stamped the sentiment from the #6063 - Just for Him set onto an oval die cut using the #5727 - Nested Oval dies.  I finished this card off with a couple of red hearts to add color and love. 

For this card, I used a postage background die for the base and placed pattern papers within each square.   Everything else is basically the same as the top card, but just wanted to show how different they can look by using different backgrounds.

I hope you enjoyed my cards today and they inspire you to create a few for the men in your lives.

Have a great day and keep creating!

Copics used:  R20, R22

E50, E51, E53, E55, E57

Celebrate Dad With The New Masculine Bear Set by Janet

Hey everyone! Get ready to be excited, because Art Impressions has been at it again, and they've recently added some truly fun new products to their lineup! Today, I'm absolutely thrilled to feature two of these fantastic new stamp sets and a gorgeous new paper pack with my card.

For this project, I've used the adorable 6064 - WC Bear Set, the versatile 6063 - Just For Him Set, and the perfect-for-the-occasion 6072 - Father's Day Paper Pack.

The WC Bear Set is just too cute! It's designed for watercolor but you can use your favorite medium like I did. The bears have so much character! I immediately envisioned a cozy, masculine scene, and this set delivered perfectly.

Then there's the Just For Him Set. This stamp set is a treasure trove of sentiments that are absolutely perfect for celebrating the men in our lives – not just for Father's Day, but for birthdays, appreciation, or just because! The variety in this set makes it incredibly versatile. I combined Happy Father's Day and Dad for the inside of my card

And let's talk about the Father's Day Paper Pack. Oh my goodness, the patterns in this pack are fantastic! They're masculine without being overly specific, offering a great range of designs from classic plaids and woodgrains to subtle textures that really complement any masculine card. I love how cohesive and easy it makes pulling a card together.

For my card, I started by cutting out a rectangle using the Rectangle Double Stitched Dies. This provided a lovely framed space for my main image. For the focal point, I chose the standing bear from the WC Bear Set and stamped a sweet little cub right next to him. I colored both bears in warm browns with Copic markers, giving them a wonderfully cuddly and gentle look. Once they were colored, I lightly brushed Tumble Glass Oxide ink around them to create a soft sky background. Below the bears, I used more warm gray markers to create the look of land, and along the top edge of the land, I colored in some dark green grass.

I paired this charming colored image with a card background created using two sheets from the Father's Day Paper Pack. I made a mat with one of the patterned sheets. Then, I flipped the leftover piece over and cut a narrow strip from the subtle woodgrain pattern on the other side – a great way to use up scraps! I cut a smaller mat with the tree pattern from the paper pack and layered all these pieces together as shown on an A2 card base.

The sentiment I chose from the Just For Him Set was "You're the Beary Best," and I stamped it on a flag cut with a die from the Flag Double Stitched Dies set. I tucked this sentiment flag just below the bears. To add a final touch of embellishment, I cut two hearts from the Nested Heart Dies set and layered them, one below and one above the sentiment flag.

I truly think the combination of the rustic papers and the sweet bear Dad and cub, along with that perfect sentiment and those little heart embellishments, makes for a truly heartfelt card for any dad!

I'm so impressed with these new releases from Art Impressions, and they make creating masculine cards a breeze. I encourage you to check them out and get creative for the special men in your lives! Please stop by the Ai Store this weekend. They have everything you need – stamps, dies, papers, and accessories – to bring your creative ideas to life!

Happy crafting!

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