You're Spectacular!! by Reneé Matarese

Hello Ai fans!  

Today I'm sharing two graduation cards with you.  Graduation is just around the corner.  This year my daughter is graduating from high school and I want to be prepared with cards for her friends.

For my first card I used 4290 – Spectacular Set

This little mouse is so stinking cute!

Inside I used this sentiment...

I4292 – Reach for the Stars

For my second card I used 

4291 – Wow Graduate Set

I love owls!

The verse on the front as well as the one

on the inside of the card is from this set...

4289 – Hats Off Set

Copics used:

N0, RV10, BV23, BG0000, C3, C5, C7, W1, W3,

YG03, Y15, Y28, E30, E31, E33, E40, E41

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Congratulations Grad! by Reneé Matarese

Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing my nephew's graduation card.  He graduated on Friday and his school colors were red and gray.  He was also captain of his Varsity Golf team.  The Congratulations verse I used is from a grad set at Art Impressions called Hats Off  Set. 

Hats Off Set

Inside I used a verse called...

Reach for the Stars

The only Copics used were C3 and Y11

Reach for the Stars by Karen Day

Hello Ai fans!

With my daughter graduating from high school in a few weeks, I am in need of quite a few graduation cards for she & her friends.  I wanted something that was fairly easy to reproduce, but still fun and a little bit sparkly.  Art Impressions has a lovely collection of graduation stamps - and  Reach for the Stars (Sku #4292) fit my needs perfectly:

I coloured the star and heart with Copic markers, and coated them with a little Wink of Stella for some shimmer.  Then I added some irridescent sequins and clear micro beads to make it into a shaker card.  If you look closely, you'll see that I used the small yellow star from the die cut - adding it into the shaker mix as well.

 Copics used were Y19 & YR16

Happy stamping!

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Challenge 138 - "Inspiration Sequin" Use Sequins

Hello Ai Fans!

We hope you enjoyed our big Ai at Michaels blog hop last week! If you missed it, you can still hop through all the inspiration starting here.

We would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who commented and participated in the hop! We appreciated your kind comments! Hope those of you going to Michaels were able to grab a set or two. Next month is Art Impression's 27th anniversary and it is so wonderful to have such a kind outpouring from our fans!

Since we were busy hopping last week, we're doing a quick challenge lasting just this week! 

We are also launching our NEW Ai Pop-Ups!

We have four fun new sets that we've added to our Ai Pop-Ups collection! These sets were so popular when we launched to stores … we sold out! Now, they're back in-stock and ready for you to stock up!

Our designers created some fabulous cards back in February when they were released to stores. You can check out the inspiration here. You can also check out our Pinterest board with many fun cards here.

For this one week challenge, we're hoping you're on the lookout for inspiration!

This week's challenge is Inspiration SEEK-IN, only with sequins … get it?

Ok, I thought it was pretty clever when I thought of it. And who doesn't love sequins? They seem to be the perfect addition to cards right now! Simple as can be, add some sequins to your crafty project, add it to our InLinkz below and you're in to win!

Our designers are here with some fabulous inspiration! 

 Cheryl using Wine Tasters (U4387)

 Judith using Five Whoots Set (4128)

 Karen using Cupcake BFF (4409)

 Kerry using Backyard Boss set (4377)

Reneé using Reach for the Stars (I4292) 

 Sharon using BBQ Couple (T3478)

Sherry using Dancing Pig (T1185)

We also need to announce the winners of our last challenge!

Our "Hip to be Square" Top Spot goes to …

Amanda Reed!

Congratulations Amanda! We loved your Fire Out set card! So fun and beautiful coloring!

Contact kate@artimpressions.com with your address to receive your prize pack!

Our Honorable Mentions go to …

Brenda Turner

Karen Amidon

Congratulations Brenda and Karen! Contact kate@artimpressions with your address and a stamp set of your choice to claim your prize!

Ready to link up those cute sequin cards? Have a great week and make sure to get your card in early!

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, July 2 at 5:00 p.m. PST to enter your creations.
✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

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