Dreaming Santa by Niccole

Hello Ai fans!!

I am stopping by today to share a card I made using the 4792 Dreaming Mini Shaker stamp set from Art Impressions.  I love the classic look of this Santa. 

I started by Copic coloring my Santa image from the Dreaming Mini Shaker set. I labeled all of the Copic colors below; the color along with what image was colored. It can be hard when I use a lot form the same color family to figure out what I colored where. 

I decided I wanted a dream bubble so I drew it freehand with a pencil first.  I used my electric eraser to redo a couple of my clouds ... I will never be perfect as I am NO artist.
 -LOL-

I was finally ok with my final bubble so I used my line marker to draw over my pencil line.  As you can see I didn't follow it exactly so I used my electric eraser to remove any pencil mark left over. 

I felt like it was a little plain so I added a little Wink of Stella to my Santa beard and to his Santa hat fur. I finished it off with a few red Nuvo Drops.

Here is the finished card one more time.  I love how it represent the classic Christmas look.  I am a sucker for Christmas and good ol' Christmas charm.  

Thank you so much for stopping by and spending some time with me.  Please come back again soon soon and see what myself and the rest of the team have been up to.

Copics used:

Santa Hat- C00, C1, C3
Skin - E00, E11, E13
Cat - E15, E17, E19

Rocking Chair - E43, E44, E47 
Santa Pants - N3, N5, N9

Cheeks - R21, R22
Santa Clothes - R35, R37, R39
Santa Beard - W00, W1, W3

Until next time ... Hugs & inky fingers!

Santa Rocking by Niccole

Hello Ai fans!!

I am stopping by today to share a card I made using the 4792 Dreaming Mini Shaker stamp set from Art Impressions.  I love this Santa so much. As a matter of fact I will be sharing another card next week using this same set.  Can you tell I love him??

I started by Copic coloring my Santa image from the Dreaming Mini Shaker set. I cut him out using the coordinating die that comes with the stamp set. I added Wink of Stella to his beard and the fur on hat after I had taken the picture.  He looked a little plain ... besides who doesn't like a little shimmer?

 I set him aside and added some pattern paper to the bottom portion of my card to emulate a floor.  I love the buffalo plaid.  I added a tiny strip of black paper to define the area. I added the Action Wobble that comes also with the stamp and coordinating die.  You can also buy packages of Action Wobbles over at the Ai site. I love these things! They add so much dept to your card with out you even trying - LOL

I don't feel like this card needs much.  The Santa is definitely my main focal point. So I finished it off with some crystal gems.  I think it looks like it is snowing.

Doesn't the Action Wobble really make the Santa stand out?  When you flick him, he actually rocks! 

Here is the finished card one more time.  I really like how it represent the classic Christmas look.  I am a sucker for Christmas and good ol' Christmas charm.  

Thank you so much for stopping by and spending some time with me.  Please come back again soon soon and see what myself and the rest of the team have been up to.

Copics used:

C00, C1, C3
E00, E11, E13
E15, E17, E19

E43, E44, E47 
N3, N5, N9

R21, R22
R35, R37, R39
W00, W1, W3

Until next time ... Hugs & inky fingers!

Challenge 198: Shake a Little WINNERS Announced!

Good Moo-rning, Ai Fans!

It's our last Challenge Thursday of 2016! Can you believe the New Year is just around the corner? We can't wait to show you what we have in store for 2017!

Let's announce our winners of Challenge 198: Shake a Little:

Top Spot goes to...

Nathalie Fournier

Congrats, Nathalie! We love your creative card with our Dreaming Shaker and also a stamp from our Sleepy Santa TF Set! What a clever scene! Email annelise@artimpressions.com with your address to claim your prize pack!

Honorable Mentions go to...

Lynda!

Rosali!

A video posted by Rosali (@ilovestamping) on Dec 14, 2016 at 3:59am PST

Congrats, you two! We love both your wiggling snowmen! Lynda, what a cute card with our Warm Wishes Snowman set at Michaels! Love the bright colors! And Rosali, what a darling card with our Snowman & Penguin Mini F&B Set! The shaking circle is so sweet! Both of you, be sure to email annelise@artimpressions.com with your address and the stamp set of your choice for a prize!

For the next 6 days, our Design Team is sharing their Top 10 projects of 2016! Don't forget to leave a little comment love to let them know which cards are your favorites! This is the last challenge of the year, so be sure to come back on January 5th, 2017 for more Challenge Thursdays!

Happy Stamping!

Dreaming Of A White Christmas!

Hi Ai Fans!

Todays card features the super relaxed Santa called "Dreaming Mini Shaker". I just bet Santa is dreaming of a White Christmas so He can get that sleigh off the ground easier LOL!

I absolutely love the new Mini Shaker line from Art Impressions! Every thing you need is in the set! They come with the stamp, die, mini action wobble and sentiment! Doesn't get any easier than that to create with! My paper is from the Echo Park Deck The Halls 6x6 collection! Love those deep traditional colours and patterns! I put a bit of Crystal Stickles on Santa's hat for added interest.

From the side you can see how Santa is popped up on the mini wobble and rocks back and forth when you touch him!

Copics Used:

Skin: E00, E11, E21, R20

Reds: R24, R27, R29

Greens: G16, G19

Cat and chair: E31, E33, E35, E37

Happy Stamping!

Supplies:

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New Dreaming Mini Shaker by Sharon Caudle

Hello AI Fans!!

My card today features one of the brand new Holiday Mini Shakers from Art Impressions! This is #4792 Dreaming Mini Shaker. He looks like he's resting up getting ready for his very busy night, don't you think? Or perhaps it's Dec 26th and he's getting a much needed rest. :)  Either way, I love this Santa!! 

Copics used: E000, E00, E11, R20, E01, E02, E04, W1, W2, W4, T2, Blender, C1, C2, C4, E33, E35, E37

Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit today and hope you have lots of time this weekend to get crafty!

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Week 2: Challenge 195 'Til you Wobble!

Hello, Ai Fans!

We're back with the design team today for inspiration galore for our brand new holiday Mini Shaker Sets! The dies included make it so easy to pop up the shaking element on a Mini Action Wobble! These six sets are sure to bring a smile in your interactive cardmaking!

 

 

Huge shoutout to Kerry for her tutorial last week! If you haven't seen it yet, be sure to check it out! Today we have the DT here to show their creations with these fun sets! As always, click the designer's name for more details their card, and click the product name for a link to our website!

Cheri with Santa Mini Shaker

Dana with Snowman Mini Shaker

Diane with Reindeer Mini Shaker

Karen with Santa Mini Shaker

Kerry with Quivery Mini Shaker

Reneé with Quivery Mini Shaker

Sharon with Snowman Mini Shaker 

Awesome work, DT! Let's continue the fun with our new challenge! This week, we want to see how you can use an Action Wobble - mini or regular size - in a card or craft! Action wobble are self adhesive springs to add a little jig and wiggle to your creation. How creative can you be? Don't forget our Mini Action Wobbles are the size of a nickel, so possibilities are endless!

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, October 26th at 5:00 p.m. PST to enter your creations.

✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

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