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 Dies, 5318 – 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

Black Tie Affair Challenge #323 Plus- a St. Patrick's Day Sale!!

Hello Ai fans!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Whether you're Irish or not, it's a fun day to celebrate and break out your green attire!

Art Impressions wanted to help you celebrate by having a sale.

Check out the website and be sure to enter the coupon code LUCKY when you order.

Today we're kicking off our latest challenge.

This will be Reneé's 300th challenge so stay tuned next week for a special giveaway!

Before we get started, let's introduce the winners from our "You Take the Cake" challenge.

For our Top Spot we've chosen Stephanie Serrano.
She used 4130 – Picture Perfect Set from the Art Impressions Girlfriends line of stamps.

Please contact Leah at Feedback@artimpressions.com

to claim a free stamp set of your choice!

Also, be sure to grab your badge to display on your blog, Facebook or Instagram!

Now for our lucky, random winner.


Consuelo “Chelin” G

Please contact Leah at Feedback@artimpressions.com

to claim a free stamp set of your choice!

Now for our new challenge and our adorable feature from Bri.

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Hi Ai friends - Bri here! Today I am helping to kick off the latest Ai challenge, "Black Tie Affair." The only requirement is to make a project that is mainly black and white. My challenge feature card features the adorable bear in a tea cup from the 5005 - Valentine Bears Set. Keep reading below for more details on how I made this monochromatic card. 

For this challenge, I decided to create a simple, contrasting card design. First, I cut a 4 1/8" x 5 3/8" black panel that is matted onto an A2 solid white piece of cardstock. Next, I used the Rounded Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Die measuring approximately "3 1/2 x 4 5/8" to cut the front layer. 

After ink blending the top layer with a Hearts and Dots stencil and Pumice Stone Distress Oxide ink, I stamped the sentiment with pigment black ink. 

To finish the card, I added black and gray rhinestones for embellishment. 

To color the bear and tea cup I used two different tones of gray Copic markers to create a contrast between the cup and the cuddly bear. The colors I used are listed at the end of this post. I used warm grays (W's) for the bear and cool grays (C's) for the cup. 

I used foam tape to attach the adorable image to the card front. 

Hope you enjoy this adorable challenge feature card. Can't wait to see what you create!

Ai Products Used:

5005 - Valentine Bears Set
5062 - Rounded Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Die Set

Copic Makers Used:

C10, C8, C6, C4, C2, C0
W7, W5, W3, W1

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Thank you Bri for the wonderful, challenge inspiration.

For our Black Tie Affair challenge we're looking for any crafty creation made with mostly black and white.  You may use a pop of color if you wish. 

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