Piles of Smiles by Bri Firth

Hello Ai Fans - Bri here! Today I am sharing a bubbly card design featuring the 4738 - Duck Stackers Set, which is part of Ai's Stacker collection. This project is perfect for Ai's current challenge, "Zoo Crew", as it features a pile of adorable ducks! For more details on how I created this interactive slider card keep reading below.

Before we get to the crafty details, I wanted to let you all know this is my last post as a DT member. I have enjoyed sharing all of my wonderful projects with you and will miss you dearly. Remember, you can always find me on my personal blog where I will still share new Ai projects occasionally. 

First, I used the Slider Die to create the 2" x 5" frame for the pull tab mechanism. Next, I traced the open space of the frame onto the white cardstock so I could line all the ducks within the opening. 

I stamped the image and colored the ducks with Copic markers. The colors I used are listed at the end of this post. Once I finished coloring the image, I used tear tape to attach the slider frame to the backside of cardstock with the ducks on it. 

I made the pull tab 1 7/8" wide and 5 1/4" tall. I used a bubble stencil with Broken China and Mermaid Lagoon Distress Oxide inks to create the background on the front panel and on the pull tab. Once the ink dried, I stamped the "Pull Here" sentiment and arrow onto the top of the pull tab in black pigment ink. The pull tab moves easily within the slider frame.

Next, I die cut the front bubble panel with the 3 3/4" x 5" Rectangle Double Stitched Die. I matted the die cut rectangle with teal and yellow cardstock to create the A2 sized card front. I used foam tape to attach the stitched panel to the card front to create extra dimension and to make it easier to grab the pull tab. 

Then I used the teal cardstock again to die cut a circle from the Circle Double Stitched Dies set large enough to fit the sentiment. I heat embossed the sentiment with white embossing powder. 

To finish the card I added iridescent embellishments to coordinate with the bubble background. I just love how this interactive card turned out! So cute!

Hope you enjoyed my crafty inspiration!

Ai Products:

Duck Stackers
Slider Die
Rectangle Double Stitched Die
Circle Double Stitched Die

Copic Markers:

Y08, Y04, Y00
YR18, YR16, YR14, YR00
W3, W1
R21, R20

1 Sketch 10 Cards with Stackers | By Jessica Shier

Hello Ai Fans!

It's Jessica today and I have a card sketch to share with you. If you didn't see the challenge for the next couple of weeks, make sure to head over and check out the information. Art Impressions is partnering with Scrapbook.com for Cards for Kindness! I created a simple card sketch, to create a lot of 10 cards to send in.

You can find the card sketch down below. I hope it inspires you to create your own lot of cards to send in! I started with stamping all of the Art Impressions Stackers ( the ones I have... so far) with Gina K. Designs Amalgam ink, on Neenah Solar White 80lb cardstock. There a quite a few designs in this category and the ones I'll be using are the; Turtle, Duck and Dog Stackers. 

For the most part I colored all the turtles the same, along with the dogs and ducks. Except for one stack of ducks. I thought it would be fun to have some gray colored ducks on a rainbow background. So that is the exclusion from the rest. I'll have the list of markers down below for the different combinations I used. To make this easier on me, I did repeat quite a few markers, while coloring all the critters. 

Here is the card sketch that I came up with. Please feel free to use and share.

For a few of the cards I mixed up some shapes using a few Art Impressions dies like the large banner and rounded rectangle.

I also used Tombow markers on a few. The diagonal watercolor line is easy to do with masking tape on watercolor paper.

A couple of my favorites are the rainbow card stock striped backgrounds with the gold watercolor paint splatter. I love a little planned splatter on backgrounds and I used anything from paint to sequins.

I do have to say it was fantastic practice coloring the same images multiple times. Plus playing with different color combinations and textures always puts a smile on my face. Like revisiting the basics. 

Thank you so much for joining me today. Happy Stamping!

Sending Smiles By Jessica Shier

Hello Ai Fans!

Today I'm sharing a no line colored pencil card. I used the very cute Duck Stackers set along with several of the fantastic Art Impressions dies. I hope the rainbow colored ducks bring a smile to your face today!

I stamped the ducks from the Duck Stacker set with a light gray ink, then started coloring. I decided to make this a rainbow card so I picked out some Colored Pencils that would match the cardstock I wanted to use for the rainbow banners. I have a list of the pencils I used below. I colored these on Kraft cardstock which really makes these colors stand out. 

After the coloring, I did A LOT of die cutting. Using the largest Hexagon from the versatile Double Hexagon Stitched Die set, I used it to add the stitching on the top on bottom of the colored duck strip. Then for the black and white stripe pattern paper and one large white hexagon as the backing.

After the hexagon die cuts I used one of the Flag Double Stitched dies to cut the cardstock that I had already selected to match the ducks. I stacked these so that the middle was on top and that the points of the banner met up with the large white hexagon die cut. I add all those items to a Kraft cardstock card base. 

For the sentiment I simply used the 3rd to smallest die from the Banner Double Stitched using white cardstock and stamping the sentiment from the Ducks Stackers set. 

Prismacolor Pencils Used:

PC1077 Colorless Blender

PC938 White

PC925 Crimson Lake, PC923 Scarlet Lake, PC122 Permanent Red

PC1033 Mineral Orange, PC1032 Pumpkin Orange

PC917 Sunburst Yellow, PC915 Lemon Yellow

PC1096 Kelly Green, PC913 Spring Green, PC989 Chartreuse

PC1100 China Blue. PC903 True Blue

PC931 Dark Purple. PC956 Lilac

PC994 Process Red, PC993 Hot Pink, PC928 Blue Pink

PC1054 50% Warm Gray, PC1050 10% Warm Gray

Prismacolor Fine liner 0.03 (for facial details)

Thank you so much for stopping by today! Happy Stamping!

NEW Mini TryFolds! Perfect for Spring! Challenge 201 Lots of Love!

Hello, Ai Fans!

NEW whimsical and interactive stamp and die sets! Our three spring Mini TryFolds feature new Easter, Valentine and Love themed images! Our new and improved sets include clear stamps for easy alignment and dies that perfectly align inside the image. Two sets feature dies with score lines for doors that open and close! Order your sets today at artimpressions.com!

Here is just a sneak peak of some of Karen's creations! Stay tuned on the blog for upcoming tutorials and inspiration for our New Mini TryFolds!

Join in on the fun! For this challenge, we want to see your love themed card! It could be for Valentine's, anniversary, or just to show love to a friend or family member!

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, February 15 at 5:00 p.m. PST to enter your creations.

✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

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Let's celebrate the winners of last week's challenge 200 Spring Fling!

Top Spot Goes to...

Cynthia!

Congrats, Cynthia! We love how bright your Duck Stackers look against your cheery blue sky! Email annelise@artimpressions.com with your address to claim your prize pack!

Honorable mentions go to...

Dot!

I have to post my Valentine for my husband because I want to enter it into the @artimpressions Spring Fling challenge. #aistamps #cardmaker #watercolor #artimpressionsstamps

A photo posted by Dot J (@dotjiris) on Jan 27, 2017 at 8:47am PST

Katie!

Congrats, you two! We love your spring watercolors! Your floral blooms are lovely and we adore the colors you used! Email annelise@artimpressions.com with your address and the stamp set of your choice as a prize!

We hope you all will join us our Lots of Love challenge!

Duck Stackers by Karen Day

Hello Ai fans!

I hope you're loving the newly released Ai Stackers as much as I am!  They're a hoot to colour, and the die makes assembly so easy.  Here is Duck Stackers (Sku #4738):

 I made a flip version of my card, and switched up the stripes:

 And here it is with the pull tab pulled out of it's slot:

 Copics used: Y38, Y35, Y32, Y13, Y11, R30, R20, YR18, YR16, YR15, B000, B0000

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Sending you Piles of Smiles!

Hello AI Fans!!

This is one of my favorites from the new Stackers line from Art Impressions!! These ducks are about the cutest thing EVER! LOL! I also used the Slider Die. Aren't they just too SWEET??!!

So that's it for me today! I sure hope you're enjoying your weekend and have some time to get crafty! As always, thanks so much for taking the time to stop for a visit! We really appreciate you!

Copics used: Y15, Y17, E51, E53. R20, E95, E97, E99
Papers are doodlebug Happy Camper

Challenge 187 Slide On By - Week 2!

Hello, Ai Fans! Ready for STACKS of inspiration? The design team is here to share what they created for the Slide on By challenge with our new Stackers and Slider Die!

You can view more details about a card by clicking the designer's name. Don't forget to leave them some comment love! 

Cheri with Elephant Stackers & Slider Die

Dana with Duck Stackers & Slider Die

Diane with Cat Stackers & Slider Die

 Karen with Dog Stackers & Slider Die

Kerry with Turtle Stackers & Slider Die

Renee with Turtle Stackers & Slider Die

 

Sharon with Dog Stackers & Slider Die

Awesome cards, designers! Each card is so beautiful and unique, and sure to bring tons of fun to the recipient! The Slider Die adds a cool surprise when you can reveal some adorable critters behind it!

Our "Slide On By" challenge theme encourages the use of a hidden feature in your card, like a slider, or some other fun contraption, to reveal something behind! It's easy to join our challenges, simply upload your card to the internet and add your url link to the InLinkz below! Besides, you just might win some Ai Stamps!

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 6th at 5:00 p.m. PST to enter your creations.

✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

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