Mouse and Cat with a Twist by Janet

 

Hello Ai fans! Today I have a fun card for the We Love Hearts Challenge on the blog. This challenge is all about hearts. It's made from the Twisters Line and this cutie is 5214 - Heart Twist Set. 

These cards may look a little complicated but they are really easy to make. The set comes with a front and back stamp and those images when attached together form the "twister" piece in the card. The set also includes the dies needed to cut out each side. I could have stamped on white cardstock and colored the heart red or put a pattern in it with my markers. As an option, I cut a piece in white cardstock and then a front and back in patterned card stock. These pieces were glued to the white flip piece. I stamped both mouse images on white alcohol ink friendly paper and colored them up. Then I fussy cut them and placed them on the front and back of the twist mechanism. This makes a solid twist mechanism and allows me to mix patterned paper with the colored mouse character. 

Here's a close-up of the mouse twister.

And here is the other side (back) of the twister mouse.

To make a Twister card, you will need an additional die set 5218 - Twist Frame Die. It includes two dies to cut in the window for the twister to operate in. A Happy Birthday sentiment and a star are included as a nice little bonus. This set works for the entire Twister line so it's a good investment for your stash. 

At this point, I cut a piece of patterned cardstock using the Double Stitched A2 Dies and also the largest of the two frames in the Twist Frame Die set. After gluing the patterned paper down, I used the smaller frame die in the set to cut the opening through the front of the card for the mouse twister piece. Doing it this way frames the twist opening nicely. 

I next stamped the Promo Freebie Farm Cat, colored and fussy cut it out. I placed the cat close to the twist opening. Be Mine Valentine is the included sentiment and I stamped it on white cardstock and cut it into a heart shape using a die from the 5222 - Coffee Gift Card Holder. I cut another heart in red cardstock and glued them together a little offset. I cut another piece of patterned cardstock and mounted it onto a 1/2" strip of yellow cardstock to make a border. This was glued on the far left side of the card front and I added the sentiment heart. A heart gemstone decorates the heart. 

Copic Colors Used:

C1, C3, E43, E44, W1, R20

This cut set is just one of the 10 Twister sets in the line. I hope you'll check all of them out at the store. There is something for everyone in the collection. 

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Happy Creating!

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Santa Twister Mini Slimline Card

 

Hello Ai fans!

I'm back on the Art Impressions blog after a short break.  I have really been wanting to make some Christmas cards and Ai has a bunch of great images to choose from. I used the Santa Twist Stamp and Die set along with the Twist Frame Die to make this interactive Mini Slimline card. 

I started by stamping the images onto Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth card stock with Gina K Black Amalgam ink and colored them with Copic markers.  The colors I used will be listed at the end of this post.  I then cut the images out with the matching dies that come in the set.

 I stamped the greeting onto a thin strip of white card stock using Versafine Clair Nocturne ink. 

I make a mini slimline card with white card stock.  It measures 6 1/8" x 3 1/4".  For the layers I used the Mini Slimline  envelope and Nested Card Creators dies from Spellbinders. I cut the largest layer from green glitter paper.  I also cut the patterned paper layer from the same Die set. I attached both layers together and used the Twist Frame Die to create the opening.  I lined the opening up on my card front and also cut an opening into my card.  The opening is edged with a green glitter pen from Marvy.  I also added a layer of patterned paper to the inside of the card.  I attached the greeting with foam tape and inserted the twist Santa into the opening. 

Copic Colors Used:

Skin - E11, E000, R81

Black - C7, C5, C3

Gray - C5, C3, C1

Green - YG67, YG63, YG61

Red - R37, R27, R05

Yellow - YR21

Thanks for stopping by and Have a Great Day!

FLASH SALE! Oct 15-17!!!

                                                             Hello Ai Fans! 

Today, we have a FLASH SALE!!!

Congratulations to the winner of our 

Scenic Route Challenge!!!

Thank you all for participating and bringing joy to each of our challenges!

This week, Top Spot goes to Carol who used our 

WC Elves, WC Dogs, WC Mountains and WC Trees Set for this ADORABLE scene!

Congrats Carol!!

Contact Claire at feedback@artimpressions.com with your mailing address, and choice of 3 stamps. Well done!

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Join Bonnie as she creates this gorgeous project using our new WC Gazebo Stamp and Die set!

Spooky Witch Twister by Bri Firth

Hi everyone! Today I am sharing my creation for the Homemade Holidays Challenge. For more information on this challenge check out the announcement here. For my project, I made a twister card featuring the new Witch Twister stamp set. This card is also featured on my personal blog, check it out here! 

I used my Copic markers to color the witch to coordinate with the Halloween themed cardstock. The cardstock is just scraps of retired paper from my craft room. I used the Stitched Rounded Rectangle dies to create a layering effect. I used the Twist Frame die to cut the frame out of the layers of cardstock on the card front. It did take a couple of passes through my Big Shot to get through all the layers! I used gray ink to ink blend on the inside of the card behind the witch to make her contrast more from the background. Finally, I used the Halloween Mini dies to embellish the card and make it extra spooky!

Check back next week for more Ai inspiration made by me!

Coloring Guide

Hair: T6, T4, T2, T0

Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, E0000

Dress: V99, V95, V93, V91

Hat and Cape: C8, C6, C4, C2, 

Buckle: Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28

Tights: YR12, YR14, YR16, YG21, YG23, YG25

Best Witches To You | By Jessica Shier

 Hello Ai Fans!

New release new Twisters! This makes me so happy. The twisters are fun to color and have a cool interactive twist (hehe) to them. This little green witch is so cute and easy to pair with fun stencils.

First thing to do is die cut a A2 side fold card base. An easy way to prevent the lines on your cutting plate from embossing on to the inside of the card, is by layering a piece of copy paper in between the cut plate and the card stock. I like to use a side fold card base for the twister stamps and dies. That way the image isn't twisting upside down when the participant opens it.

I colored the witch with copic markers and then used the coordinating die to cut her out. For the stenciling I used a Crafter's Workshop stencil and two colors of Distress Oxide ink; Twisted Citron and Peeled Paint. I also used another piece of scratch paper to place inside the card before ink blending.  For the frame I used black card stock and the largest and second to largest Rectangle double stitch dies. 

I added sequins, in coordinating purple colors, to the front. Last few things to adhere is the sentiment on the front and orange cardstock adhered to the inside. 

Thank you so much for joining me today. Happy Stamping.

Thinking of You Floral Twist | By Jessica Shier

Hello Ai Fans!

It's Jessica today. I have another Twist card to share with you. Yep I'm still having fun with these and I thought the Floral Twist set would be fun to color using a lovely blue and yellow colorway. I'll be using Copic Markers today, the colors are listed below.

Like I've said before, these Twist stamp and die sets are super easy and so fun when you just feel like coloring a little bit. I paired this one with a fun black and white striped pattern paper adding a bit of a yellow stripe of card stock to the left hand side. I had fun using some gold watercolor paint and splattering the front of this card. the paint was a bit thicker then I normally mix, which created some fun splatters. I also added in some sequins from my stash in gold and blue colors. 

The sentiment that comes with the Floral Twist set fits perfectly in the smallest Rectangle Double stitch die. I used some foam circles to pop it up a bit.

I even added some gold watercolor paint to the center of the flowers to really make those shine. I love the detail of this stamp and the pretty font of the sentiment. Such a cute pairing. 

Thank you so much for joining me today! Happy Stamping. 

You Fabulous Creature! Llama Twister Set by Sharon Caudle

Hello AI Fans!

Today's card features the amazing Llama Twister Set!  What a fun set to make a Birthday card!! So a big old Happy Birthday "you fabulous creature!!"  I love it!!! Please tell me who is not going to be absolutely in love with this when they open their card??  I know I sure would!!

These Twisters are just too much fun and so easy to put together!!  And don't forget that you need the Twist Frame Die if you are getting your first Twister set!! Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit today and until next time - stay crafty!!

Copics used:

E50, E51, E53
B14, B16
RV14, RV17
YG13, YG17
C5

Hello Tweety Bird Twister Set by Sharon Caudle

Hello AI Fans!!

I have another card today showing you the Bird Twister Set that I colored up in greens and yellows this time! I love this bird! He's so much fun!! Have you tried the new Twisters yet??!!  I am obsessed with them!

Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit today and until next time - stay crafty!!

Copics used:
YG23, YG24,
Y15, Y17, Y26
E53
BG13, BG16, BG18
B000
C3, C5

Bird Twister Set by Sharon Caudle

Hello AI Fans!!

So have you seen the new AI Twisters yet? They are so much fun! Today my card features the awesome #5217 Bird Twister Set! I had so much fun coloring him up!! He's stamped onto Cryogen White paper and then colored with Copic markers. Don't forget you also need the Twist Frame Die if you haven't purchased it yet!  

Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit today, and until next time - stay crafty!!

Copics used: 

R22, R24, R27

Y15, Y17

B14, B16

YG23, YG25

E97