Pretty Pink House by Bri Firth

Hello Ai Fans - Bri here! Today, I am sharing a pretty pink card perfect for the Spring season! This floral card features the Front Porch Circlet MTF set. Check out the entire Circlet Mini Tryfold collection here. This card is also featured on my personal blog, check it out here!  
  

This tryfold card has 3 panels that measure 3.75" x 4.25". The card base measures 4.25" x 11.25" and is scored at the 3.75" mark and the 7.5" mark on the 11.25" side. It is really easy to make a tryfold card, just follow the instructions on the back of the stamp packaging!

I colored the front porch circlet image with my Copic markers. I used pink and white striped paper and a white Circle Double Stitched frame die cut to decorate the card. To finish the card I stamped the "Home Sweet Home" sentiment from the WC Sentiment Set 2 stamp set and added coordinating sequins for embellishment.

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Tropical Circlet with Bri Firth

Hi everyone! Today I am sharing my creation for the Tropical Treat Challenge. For more information on this challenge check out the announcement here. For my project I made a tryfold card with Tropical Circlet MTF stamp set. This card is also featured on my personal blog, check it out here! 

Art Impressions makes a lot of fun and interactive stamp sets, but currently I really like the Circlet Mini Tryfolds. These tryfold cards have such a unique layering effect and they are super easy to make with the pre-made tryfold cardstock and envelope packs. 

To make this I card I first stamped the front leaf wreath and die cut the hole within the center of the leaves. I also traced the front opening onto the middle panel with a pencil so I could line up the center image with the front image. To decorate the front panel I die cut a circle mask to protect the stamped image. Then, I ink blended a sunset ombre background. I adhered a tropical leaf printed vellum over top the background and added some floral and sequin embellishment.

Second, I stamped the beach image within the pencil marked outline on the middle panel. I repeated the steps above to stamp the ocean image on the back panel. To decorate the inner panels I used some retired tropical themed scrapbook paper. I die-cut the panels once again so you could see the images through the various layers of cardstock. For some extra fun I used a white gel pen to add some birds flying over the ocean. 

I finished the card by coloring all the stamped scenes with my Copic Sketch alcohol markers. I love all the vibrant colors showcased throughout this card! The middle panel and back panel are showcased below.

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Cake and Confetti Slimline Card by Bri Firth

 Hi everyone! Today I am sharing this bright and colorful card I made with the Birthday Circlet MTF stamp set. These images work wonderfully when stacked on top of each other (like a tryfold) or when stamped side-by-side. This card is also featured on the my personal blog, check it out here!

First, I stamped the three tryfold circle images on the cardstock with the front image on the left, middle image on the right, and back image in the center. Then I masked the circle images to ink blend the background. 

Before coloring the party images I browsing birthday color schemes on Pinterest. I was looking for bright but somewhat neutral colors. I decided on the the color scheme below. I colored the stamped images with my Copic Sketch alcohol markers. 

Next, to decorate the background I used the confetti stencil and mint colored ink to ink blend the cardstock. I finished the project by matting the card front with coral solid cardstock. 

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Tea Circlet Card by Crystal

 Hi Ai fans! 

Do you save all of your paper scraps? I do! I think that is what all paper crafters do. I can't even throw out the smallest piece of paper never know when you might need it it could be just that perfect piece for a project. 

I had seen some craft YouTube videos which I can't remember who it was I enjoy listening to crafters craft when I'm working on cards. Well I saw them make striped backgrounds out of pattern paper. I light bulb went off that is just what I am going to do with the scrap paper I have. A plus for me is I think it is really relaxing like coloring I enjoy sitting with my family cutting paper in to strips or adhering them to paper. 

For this card I stuck to three different patterns of paper and glitter card stock. I start with a piece of scrap paper which I always have. I save all of the paper I have stamped on and never colored or colored but was not happy with. I trim it down to 5 3/4" X 4 1/2" most of the cards I make are 5 1/2" X 4 1/4" so it gives me a little extra wiggle room. I cut different widths of stripped paper. For this card I kept a pattern but sometimes I just do it randomly. I use a tape runner most of the time but glue works well too. 

Once all of the strips of a paper are adhered you can use it any way you choose on a card. For this card I die cut a double stitched rectangle one step smaller then the 5 1/2" X 4 1/4" double stitched rectangle die.

I die cut a 5 1/2" X 4 1/4" double stitched rectangle out of pattern paper. Then I die cut a circle out of pattern paper with a double stitched circle die. 

I thought it would be fun to use two of the circles from the Tea Circlet MFT stamp/die set. I stamped the image with the flowers and the sentiment onto smooth white card stock with Memento black ink. 

I used a double stitched circle die to cut the flower stamped image out. I used a larger double stitched die to cut the sentiment out and a smaller one to get the image out of the middle. I colored the image in with alcohol markers. lastly I glued the sentiment over the flower image. 

I layered everything as shown in the image above. 

I added some sequins to finish the card off. 

Spectrum Noir Markers: 

Blender, AB1, AB2, IG2, AG2, BP1, BP2, FS6, FS7, FS8

Happy Stamping!

Circlets Reprise + All Layered Up Challenge #283 Week 2!!!

Hello Ai Fans! 

Last week we Premiered 2 NEW Circlets MTF Sets!!!

These sets have so many possibilities when it comes to how to layer, fold, or create interactive cards.

Our Design Team sure had fun creating layered designs for this week's challenge!


Niccole kept her Tropical Circlet warm, shiny, and welcoming--just what we need as we wait for warm summer and relaxing days with friends!

Dot used our Exclusive Hydrangea Set to make some sunshine in a jar! Don't you love how she's layered the beautiful blooms?

Crystal chose a perky pink and fabulous flamingo to create her Tropical Circlet card!

Sharon went nautical and incorporated a vibrant blue for her Tropical Circlet!

Jil made our feature project last week using the Tea Circlet with a vintage twist!

Renee showed us an adorable way to use Tea Circlet with a horizontal fold!

Carol brought her pastel Tea Circlet to the Design Team Tea Party!

Jessica used our Tropical Circlet for some bright and blended beauty!

Karen used our vintage Quilters Set for a cozy card!

This week for our new challenge, we want to see how each of you play with layers!! It can be so fun to add texture, depth, and make your creations pop using height. If you're looking for some starter ideas, check out our 3D Projects, Circlets, Mini Try-folds, or Windows on our Pinterest Page. 

We want to see how you create your best layered card! Though you can use any stamps you have, we'd love to see any Art Impressions products in your collection!
Hurry, challenge closes June 3rd 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

NEW VIDEO!!!

Watch Bonnie as she demonstrates how versatile our stamp sets can be!

Using our Large Shops Set, Bonnie created an adorable two story shop! Enjoy!

BIG NEWS!!!

Starting in June, Bonnie will be introducing a new media--Wednesdays Live! This will be a great chance to get to watch Bonnie in real time, creating and answering questions! From here on out, Wednesday Live! will be the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, and we will still have our

Watercolor Wednesdays on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

Wednesdays Live! will take place on Facebook Live and Instagram Live at

10 a.m. PST.

Questions? Email Claire at feedback@artimpressions.com!

We can't wait to share this with you, so make sure and tune in!

Happy Stamping!

Circlet Tropical Card by Jil Lebel

Hello Ai fans!

When I make the Circlet cards, I'm always trying to think of new ways to open them. I used the Tropical Circlet stamp set for this interactive card that has me longing for a trip to the beach. 

Copic Colors Used:
Lime Green - YG01, YG03, YG05, YG09
Olive Green - YG61, YG63, YG67
Blue Green - BG70, BG72, BG75
Chairs - W00, W01, W03
Umbrella - BG70, BG72, BG75
Sand- E30, E33, E35
Sun - Y06, Y08
Sky - BV0000, BV00, B000
Water - B21, B23

Thanks for stopping by and Have a Great Day!

Pasture Circlet by Reneé Matarese

Hello Ai fans!!

Today I'm sharing 5092 – Pasture Circlet MTF.

I recently bought a fabric denim paper pad and a burlap paper pad and have been anxious to use them. 

I was worried about cutting through 3 layers of paper, the denim and the burlap and still keeping them all lined up properly so I didn't do the traditional tryfold card the way these are meant to be used.  I cut them all and then stacked them with foam tape and adhered them to the front of the card.

I used my Arteza brush pens to color it.

Nativity Circlet MTF by Jil Lebel

Hello Ai fans!

I hope you are all enjoying the beauty of the holiday season.  The Nativity Circlet Mini TryFold stamp set is such a beautiful way to wish someone a Merry Christmas.  I just love this peaceful scene.

I started by stamping the images onto Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth paper with Gina K Designs Black Amalgam Ink and colored them with my Copic markers.  The colors used are listed at the end of this post.

I followed the directions from the packaging of the stamp and die set to fold and assemble my card. I used papers from the Basic Grey Joyful collection.  The two flaps were cut with a Crafter's Companion Build A Card border die. All of the edges were antiqued with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink and a Mini Distress tool. The word believe is from Mementa.

Copic Colors Used:
Faces - E00, E11, R20
Hair - E41, E42, E43, E44
Wings/Pillow - BV000, 0
Dresses - Bv0000, BV02, O
Blanket - E30, E31, 0
Wood - E31, E33, E35, E37
Light Wood - E30, E31
Donkey - C1, C3, C5
Cow - C1, C3, C5
Sheep - E30, E31 , 0
Mountains - BV0000, BV02, 0
Sky - B99
Sand - E30, E31, E33

Thanks for stopping by and Have a Great Day!