Bee and Butterfly Mini Boxes by Reneé Matarese

Did you guys see the awesome little box die set that was just released?

It couldn't be cuter and I can't wait to make more.
The set is #5805 and it comes with 11 dies.

I always notice AFTER I've edited and added photos that there's yet another dog hair stuck to my project...sorry.

These little boxes are going to be so perfect for so many things!
They measure about 2 3/4" L x 2 1/4" W x 7/8" H
(Just under 7cm L x 5.8cm W x 2.2cm H)

Of course I was THRILLED to see this sweet little bee die included.  There are so many pretty dies included with the template to personalize and embellish your boxes.

For my second box I used cream cardstock and metallic gold paper which is not fun to photograph. If anyone has any tips...let me know.  This time I added the butterfly to the top.  It's tough to see but there are black rhinestones on his body and his wings are popped up to add dimension.  I measured the top of the box, cut a panel to fit and then embossed it.

I also used the other filigree die on the front of this one.  I'm not sure which is my favorite.
Also, are those Laurel branches?  I feel like I should know and that's the what they're reminding

me of.  The die is straight but I was able to easily bend them.  I'll bet they could be used to create a pretty wreath on a card too.

These were so easy to make and came together quickly. I'll be using this little set ALL the time!

2020 Watercolor Release Part 2 + "Scenic Route" Challenge Week 2

Hello Ai Fans! 

It's another week of Watercolor New Releases!

This week we have 5 brand new Stamp & Die, and Dies Only sets--a brand new trend for our watercolor line!

Our Stamp and Die sets include our 

WC Rocking Chair, WC Ornate Window, and WC Gazebo. 

The stamps in these sets are clear polymer, with matching dies, perfect for use with masking paper with the dies, together, or on their own.

Our Dies Only sets include our WC Arbor Set and WC Birdcage Dies. 

These carbon steel dies create delicate and ornate elements that blend with any of your watercolor creations.

Shop these new sets HERE.

Now, for this week's Challenge Inspiration!!!

Dot made a cute country scene using our Mini Cottages set! She is so talented with perspective, but don't forget, you can now use our WC Basic Scene for a template!

Karen has created snowy serenity with her WC Church Set scenic card!

Tricia is bringing the fall weather to her scene using our WC Harvest Set!

Bri used our Bus Cubbies for an interactive card! All aboard!

Jessica used our Chubby Snowmen Set, Christmas Mini Dies and Large Snowflake Dies for one cute forest scene!

Jil made a beautiful, rustic watercolor scene with our WC Clay Pot set!

Lynn's set a sunny scene with a Cottage Tryfold shadowbox card!  

Crystal created a cozy barn scene with her Animal Nativity card!

Renee sets the scene for a vacation with our Road Trip Set!

Inspired? Make sure you submit your entry below!

Whether it's watercolor, washi tape, or whatever you have on hand, we want to see your best tableu! Use stamps, dies and accessories to make a scene!!!

If you're looking for some starter ideas, check out our Watercolor Videos, Bible Journaling, Watercolor, or Design Team Creations categories on our Pinterest Page. 

We want to see your version of the "scenic route"! Though you can use any stamps you have, we'd love to see any Art Impressions products in your collection!
Hurry, challenge closes October 14th at 5PM EST!

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!

✻ 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 by clicking and commenting your fellow crafters.

✻ Make sure to get your link up by the deadline to enter your creations.

✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

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Click here to enter

NEW VIDEO!  Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday on Wednesday Live with Bonnie! Today Bonnie used our newest watercolor releases--now available on our website! Don't forget, you can always watch the videos after they air here :  https://www.facebook.com/ArtImpressionsRubberStamps/

Happy Valentine's Day Best-Tea | By Jessica Shier

Hello Ai Fans!

It's Jessica. Happy Valentine's, Galentine's or Friday! However you are spending today, I hope it is a good one. Today I'm sharing a cute little card using the new Coffee Gift Card Holder set, Small Alpha stamps and the Valentine's Bear stamp set. I decided to use the Coffee dies as just die cuts instead of a gift card holder. I'm also making this one a tea themed card!

For this card I did do lots of stamping, coloring and inking. I have a video tutorial to share. So you can see exactly how I went about creating this one. 

Copic Markers used listed below.

I love the versatility of the Coffee Gift Card die set, there are just so many fun stamp images that you can pair with to create something similar to this one! Plus the Small Alphabet stamp set has been a fun addition to creating my own sentiments on cards, like I did here. By simply stamping U and R at the top and adding the sentiment from the Valentines Bear set "Beau-tea-ful" I created the perfect sentiment for this tea themed card.

That is all I have to share with you today. I hope you enjoyed the video tutorial! Thank you for joining me and happy stamping. 

Wood you be mine? by Crystal

Hi Ai fans! Tomorrow is Valentine's day! Do you have your cards done for those special people in your life?  

I made this card with this Valentine Critters set. I love the cute sentiments that go along with the different animals.  

I added a die cut heart card stock behind my stamped image to add lots of dimension to my card.

Spectrum Noir Markers:

DR2, DR4, DR6, TN1, TN3, GG1, EB2, EB4, EB6, BO1, BO3

Happy Stamping!

Ai LOVES Tombow! 4 NEW Shape Die Sets! PLUS Challenge 248 Lots of Hearts Week 2!

We have a special announcement! Art Impressions and Tombow are teaming up! Our Watercolor line will now exclusively use Tombow Dual Brush Markers! Our favorite colors are now available in our shop. Tombow Dual Brush Markers are water-based ink markers in beautiful colors that work well with our Watercolor technique.

We encourage you to use the water-based markers in your collection for watercolor projects. To aid in this transition, we have developed a color conversion chart comparing our favorite 26 Tombow and Marvy colors. Moving forward, Bonnie will be using Tombow pens in her weekly Watercolor Wednesday videos. We still have a selection of Marvy Le Plume II Markers in stock, so you can order those while supplies last.

   

Double the fun! Our four NEW stitched die sets are now available! We are adding to our shape die line with double stitched Hexagon, Banner, and Flag sets, as well as a versatile Tag set featuring various tag shapes, reinforcer hole, and bonus accessories! These sets were designed with your watercolor projects in mind, and work great for creating layers for images, sentiments, and more!

Time for us to resume our "Lots of Hearts" challenge! Last week Sharon gave a super cute tutorial on stamping your own patterned paper! Let's see what the rest of the team has in store for us today!

Carol with Doggy Kisses and Rounded Rectangle Double Stitched Dies

Crystal with Valentine Bears Set, Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies and Square Double Stitched Dies

Jessica with Love Birds and Hexagon Double Stitched Dies

Jil with Nuts About You and Oval Double Stitched Dies 

Niccole with Valentine Bears Set, Banner Double Stitched Dies and Flag Double Stitched Dies

Renee with Mini Squirrel Spinner

Sharon with Valentine Bears Set and Circle Double Stitched Dies

WOW, team! We "heart" these cards! Such lovely coloring on each image, and they are perfectly framed in our shape dies!

It's week two of our Lots of Hearts challenge! We want to see your lovely creation! You can do anything with this challenge so long as it involves some heart shapes, but it's a great time to make some love cards in time for Valentine's (or Galentines) Day!

 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!

✻ 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 by clicking and commenting your fellow crafters.

✻ Make sure to get your link up by Wednesday, January 30 at 5:00 p.m. PST to enter your creations.

✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

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