Thinking of You card by Tasha

 Happy Friday, Art Impressions Friends!

Tasha here sharing a fun and cheerful card featuring the lovely 5130-On The Sparrow Set and the brand new 6047-Scalloped Square Dies!

Although the On The Sparrow set is from the Ai Bible Journaling collection, it’s such a versatile stamp that it can be used on all types of projects; cards, journals, bookmarks, you name it! I love the peaceful vibe of the birds and floral branches; it’s such a gentle, uplifting image to work with.

To begin, I stamped the two sweet birds using black hybrid ink, then brought them to life with markers. I used the small included stamps to build up the flowering trees around them; so fun! The pink and purple blossoms really pop next to the pretty blue tones I used for the birds. It’s such a dreamy spring combo!

For the background, I wanted to add something light and happy, so I grabbed a stencil and blended in some yellow Distress Oxide ink to create soft, puffy clouds. The yellow gives everything a sunny, cheerful feel; just perfect for this card!

Next, I stamped a sentiment from the 5949-Encouragement Sentiments Set. This set is packed with thoughtful and beautifully designed sentiments in a variety of fonts and styles. It’s one of my go-to sets when I need just the right words!

To finish the card, I framed the design using the new Scalloped Square Dies and cut it from a metallic purple cardstock; I love the shine! Then I layered it with pink, white, and gray cardstock and added a panel of patterned paper from the Art Impressions collection. A few tiny pearls were the final touch to complete the look.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card and feel inspired to try mixing your Ai Bible Journaling stamps into everyday projects. It’s such a great way to stretch your stash!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Tres Chic Tags by Dori Mendiola

 Happy Thursday AI Friends!

I have a couple of tags for you today that are inspired by the "Tres Chic" challenge going on this week.  Have you ever tried something out of your norm?  Every challenge expands your creativity and it's fun seeing where your imagination will go.  Plus it's extremely inspiring to others!  Please join us for this challenge.  Check out the tab above for details and a chance to win a free stamp set.  WhooHoo!! 

Both tags were made with many of the same die sets but produced quite different looks.

My first tag uses the #5367 Birdcage die.  I die cut it twice, once with black cardstock and one in a pattern paper.  I placed the black die cut behind the pattern piece slightly to the left to create a shadow look, plus to offset to give it more dimension.  I also used #5132 Tag Stitched Die and #5591 Journal Rectangle Frame die.  I inked all of the edges with Distress Oxide Vintage Photo.  The wood bird, heart, ribbon and flowers came from my stash that I have had for years.  Finally I can say I used them.  😄  

For my second tag, I used #5592 Harvest Journal Dies for the pumpkins, leaves and the "Hello Fall" die cuts.  I also used the #5132 Tag Stitched dies as well as the #5591 Journal Rectangle frame die.  Again, I inked all of the edges to give them a distressed look.  Placed a checked ribbon around the frame and at the top of the tag and, voila, tag is complete.  

I hope my tags today have inspired you to try something outside of your norm.  You never know where your imagination and creativity will go.  Have fun with it!!

Have a great day and keep creating!!