Happy Birthday Co-Worker Cards by Tasha!

 Happy Friday Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing two cards inspired by the Ai You Take The Cake Challenge! For my cards I used the 5255-Birthday Cake Set and the 4899-Proud Nurse Set. I love this nurse stamp!

Both of my cards are almost identical, but I used different paper colors and colored the nurses with different skin tones. I always enjoy coloring people and clothing! 

The nurse is from the 4899-Proud Nurse Set and the cute cupcake is from the 5255-Birthday Cake Set. The little cupcake works perfectly with the nurse image.

The Center-Step Easel card fold is also fun to use on this design since it allows the nurse to stand up. This card would be great for someone to display on their desk at work or home!

Lastly, I stamped "Happy Birthday Co-Worker!" with black ink and added layers of glitter paper and cardstock to complete the card.

I hope you enjoyed today's cards and will participate in the Ai You Take The Cake Challenge!

Pretty In Pink Birthday Card by Tasha

 Happy Friday Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing a mini birthday card created with the 4980-Birthday Circlet MTF Set! This set is fantastic and it's currently on Sale; Yay!!!

I followed the instructions included with the set and stamped all the images with black ink. This set includes coordinating dies to cut out the front and middle sections. There is just so much detail and I love how all the layers work together to create this colorful design!

To decorate the top panel more, I cut a piece of pink polka-dot pattern paper and added a scalloped frame. I also added several glitter enamel dots for extra sparkle and shine, so pretty!

The second layer has the main cake image with sun rays and balloons in the background. I could have left this panel plain white, but thought I would bring in a little more color by adding a soft pink paper. I also matched the top panel by using the same frame around the stamped image.

The last panel has the Happy Birthday greeting and a circular sentiment. All the gifts and confetti looks so festive and these bright colors are so cheerful!

Thank you for checking out my mini birthday card and I hope you are inspired to make a card using the fun  4980-Birthday Circlet MTF Set! 

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Wedding Day! by Reneé Matarese

Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing two cards that I made using Art Impressions new

5254 – Wedding Cake Set.

I also used 5065 – Oval Double Stitched Dies on both my cards.  I trimmed it on my green card so that it looked like a tablecloth.

I love black and white for weddings so I made them both in that theme but with different pops of color.  I've also been trying to use some of my older supplies lately.  That's been kind of a goal of mine...to use what I already have instead of adding more embellishments to my already huge collection.  I used a button on each of my cards.

If you like these cakes, and how could you not, you should check out the new birthday cake set too!

It's difficult to see but I also added some Wink of Stella to the trim and flowers.  It looks much better in person. I just couldn't get my camera to pick it up well.

Copics used:

Green card:

R27, YG41, YG45, T2, T3, N0, C9, E00, E18, E35

Red card:

R27, R89, YG41, YG45, N0, T2, T3, C9

Happy Birthday Jessica + Movers and Shakers Challenge Week 2!!!

Hello Ai Fans! 



Our new Twisters sets have been officially released for a week now--what do you think?
We sure love these interactive card sets, in every variation.

On theme with these new interactive sets, we are in week 2 of our 
"Movers and Shakers" Challenge--we want to see what you have created!!! 

Our Design Team has come up with some absolutely fun and fantastic examples to get your creative ideas "moving"!


Sharon's card using the Cat Twist Set is the cat's meow! So fun!

Niccole's card using the Heart Twist Set is incredibly lovable!!!

Jessica used our Llama Twist Set to create a card worth celebrating!

Crystal used our Dog Twist Set for a Happy Birthday card that is sure to be "pup"-ular!

Jil used the Cake Twist Set to make a card that's good enough to eat!!!

Renee amped up our Bird Twist Set with vibrant colors for one sassy bird!!

Carol used our Easter Twist Set to create this darling card that is ready for Spring!

Now that the inspiration is flowing, we can't wait to see what "moves" you!
This challenge is your chance to create an interactive card that moves, shakes, dances, wiggles, or pivots!

If you're looking for some inspiration, please feel free to peruse our Flutters, Mini-Shakers, Shakers, Wheelies or Wiggle Wobbles boards on our Pinterest Page.

We want to see how you create cards that move and shake! Though you can use any stamps you have, we'd love to see any Art Impressions products in your collection!
Hurry, challenge closes February 26th at 5PM PT!

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!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

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Here is what to expect when an item is out of stock or backordered : 

1) We will send you notification with your order, contained in the package, attached to your packing slip. You have the option of receiving a refund, or we will ship the item as soon as we have more stock.
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4) Don't hesitate to call or email! We always appreciate your questions, and will do our very best to help you get your product as soon as possible. If we're backordered for a long time period, we may be able to suggest an alternative as well.

Thank you to each and every one of our customers for your patience. We are a small, family-owned business, and your understanding as we work to best help you is always appreciated!

Greetings Ai Family!!!

As we are rounding out our 33^rd year in business, I wanted to write a quick note to let you know how grateful I am for the amazing support, skills, and passion that you have given to Art Impressions. Throughout the years I have had the pleasure of meeting so many of you, while traveling the country and sharing my passion and art. With each year, we are blessed to bring new ideas and tools to you, our fans, and in turn someone else is graced with your imaginative creations as you gift your own creativity. For those of you who have shared your ideas, time, and friendship with me—THANK YOU!! The new year of 2020 has started off with a bang, and there is so much more to come!

Please continue to keep in touch with us, help us learn how to serve you best, and above all else, KEEP CREATING!

We can’t wait to see you at our upcoming shows throughout the U.S., so please make sure to stop by and say hi!

Happy Stamping,

Bonnie Krebs

Before we sign off, all of us at the Ai Team want to to wish a 
Happy birthday to our Design Team member Jessica Shier, and 
belated birthday wish to our Graphic Designer Joel Krebs!!! 
We are so glad to have you on our team, inspiring creativity every week.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
&

Happy Stamping!