For the Beary Best Dad! card by Tasha

 Happy Friday, Art Impressions friends!

Tasha here, and I’m excited to share a beary sweet Father’s Day card using the adorable new 6064-WC Bear Set and 6063-Just For Him Set; just in time for Sunday!

For this card, I started by stamping the baby bear first, then masked him off so Papa Bear could stand behind him; just like a big bear hug moment! With both bears masked, I brought the background to life using the 4960-WC Fir Trees Set(these trees are one of my favorites!). I stenciled yellow clouds and added yellow ink to the trees to give the effect of sunshine streaming through; so warm and cheerful!

To frame the scene, I used the 5135-Hexagon Double Stitched Dies for a fun focal point. The sentiment “Dad, You’re the Beary Best!” combines a greeting from the Bear Set and the word “Dad” from the Just For Him Set; plus a cute little paw print for extra charm!

I finished the card with layers of green, white, and gray cardstock and a fun tree print from the new 6072-Father’s Day Paper Pack.

Hope you all have a wonderful day!

We 💚 Dads! challenge #404 Week #2

 Hello Ai fans and welcome to week #2 of our
We 💚 Dads! challenge #404.

Last week, Sharon was our Featured Designer and she created this incredible interactive "Super Dad" card. The boat rocks you guys!! How spectacular is that?!

Tasha created this fun golf themed card.

Janet's humorous card is perfect for a couple who have been together for a bit of time...lol!
She used:

5187 Happy Trails Set

*NEW* 6047-Scalloped Square Dies

5329 Beach Mini Dies
 

Dori's Dad is spending the day grilling for his family!

Lynn has an amazing YouTube tutorial for her wood toned Father's Day card.

We hope you enjoyed all of our Design Teams fabulous Father's Day inspiration!

Don't forget to check out our current Father's Day sale category as well as all of the wonderful new masculine releases!

Now, let's see what YOU create in honor of a special Dad or man in your life. You just might win a free stamp set from Art Impressions.

Be sure to enter your creation for the chance to win a free stamp set from Art Impressions. 

We award one Top Spot and one Lucky Random Winner and each will win a free stamp set from Art Impressions.

✻ Please make a new card or handmade crafty creation. You can make any item you wish; this is not limited to cards! (unless specified)

✻ Limit two submissions per person.

 ✻Please include your first name and last initial on your submission. You may include your entire last name, but it's not neccessary.

✻We love to comment on your entries, but keep in mind if you use a private group or a platform that you need to sign up for, we probably won't be able to.

✻ 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 if you can, by clicking and commenting on 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

We ❤️ Dads! Challenge #404

 Hello AI Fans!

Welcome to our  We ❤️ Dads! Challenge #404. (No, this is not a mistake or error...lol...if you know, you know...lol)

Last challenge, we celebrated the moms in our lives. This time we want to celebrate the dads. Show us your Father's Day, masculine birthday cards or other such handmade projects created to show dad how much we love him!

Before we see what Sharon created (and you're going to LOVE it!)
let's see who won our Show Mom She's Special Challenge.

For our Top Spot we selected Trina Neumann.

Please contact Leah at Feedback@artimpressions.com

to claim a free stamp set of your choice!!

Be sure to grab our badge to display on your social media too!

Our Lucky Random Winner was Marianne H.

Please contact Leah at Feedback@artimpressions.com

to claim a free stamp set of your choice!!
Be sure to grab our badge to display on your social media too!

Congratulations to both of these talented ladies!

Now, let's see what Sharon has created to show a dad in her life how special he is.

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Hello Ai Fans!

I'm excited that I get to kick off the new challenge " We ❤️ Dads!"!! I feel so lucky to have had such amazing Dad figures in my life. My dad was the best one ever and I miss him terribly!! He loved to fish, so I definitely thought of him while I was creating this card. It's a fun one that rocks back and forth with the waves of the water!! I used 5926 Fishing Boat Set which is a part of the Rides line at Art Impressions. The die cuts a slit in the boat so you can load it with whatever you want! Isn't that so much fun??!! I also used #5927 Father's Day Die Set to top it off. 

I started by inking a sky background onto a piece of 3 3/4" x 5" paper. I used some wave dies from my stash and cut three layers at varying heights so I could layer them. Some distress ink helped give the waves more definition and stand out from each layer beneath it. I glued the first wave layer to the inked panel. 

I stamped, colored, and die cut all the pieces I wanted to use with the boat, and then I cut an additional two boats out of just white cardstock. The two white boats are what I will attach to the background with a brad so the boat with rock with the waves. I cut two cause I wanted the strength of the doubled up paper. The colored layer will then be glued on top of those and voila! A rocking boat without having to see the brad that allows it. 

I just used my paper piercer and a brad I had in my stash. I used a larger headed brad so it would stand up to more movement and not tear through the hole easily. 

In order to accommodate the movement of the boat, I doubled up on the mounting tape that I put on the next wave panel. This will allow the boat to move freely without catching. Be careful to not put it where it will hinder the rocking of the boat. 

I finished it up by adding all the awesome pieces to the boat, a few clouds, and the fun Super Dad sentiment! Here are a few pictures that shows the boat rocking back and forth. 

A close up of the boat...

And here we go! Make sure to take your sea sickness meds!! LOL! 

So that's it for me today! Thanks so much for stopping by and I sure hope you create something for the challenge! Who doesn't love winning free stamps!!

Copic markers used:

E000, 00, 11, 33, 35, 37, 40, 41, 42, 43, and 44

R20, 22, 24, and 27

B12, 14, 41, 45, 91, 93, 95, and 97

YG01 and 03

G12, 14, 40, 43, and 46

YR21, 23, 24, and 27

C1, 2, 3, and 4

T1 and 2

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What a fabulous masculine card Sharon created. Even if dad doesn't fish or have a boat he would LOVE this fun, interactive card.

Be sure to enter your creation for the chance to win a free stamp set from Art Impressions. 

We award one Top Spot and one Lucky Random Winner and each will win a free stamp set from Art Impressions.

✻ Please make a new card or handmade crafty creation. You can make any item you wish; this is not limited to cards! (unless specified)

✻ Limit two submissions per person.

 ✻Please include your first name and last initial on your submission. You may include your entire last name, but it's not neccessary.

✻We love to comment on your entries, but keep in mind if you use a private group or a platform that you need to sign up for, we probably won't be able to.

✻ 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 if you can, by clicking and commenting on 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

Keepin' it Reel! Card by Tasha!

Hi Art Impressions Friends!

Tasha here sharing a card featuring the fun new 5926 - Fishing Boat Set. This fish-themed set is perfect as we head into Summer and makes a great Father's Day card! The little fisherman looks so happy driving his boat and I love all the accessories!

For this card, I created a stenciled background using Distress Oxide Inks and stamped "Let's Go Fishing!" with black ink on to the water. I think the layered waves look awesome with the different shades of blue ink and the green trees reminds me of boating on a lake in Wisconsin; I love lakes!

To create the decorated fishing boat, I stamped the boat, fisherman, and his accessories with black ink and cut the images out using the included dies. I like that the dies cut openings for the windows to allow the fisherman to look as if he is driving the boat and waving as he cruises down the water. You can also totally customize the project since there are several different accessories you can mix and match, so each card can have a different look.

Lastly, I added layers of brown card stock and brown plaid paper to complete the card. I hope you enjoyed today's project and are having a wonderful day!

BBQ Time Card by Tasha!

 Happy Friday Friends!

Tasha here sharing a Summer themed card created with the super fun 5406 - Mr. Set. This guy looks awesome with this chef hat and spatula, and is ready for some grill time!

I started by stamping the guy and his accessories with black ink and used the included die set to cut the images out. I love that the dies cut a perfect opening for the hat to be placed on his head and the spatula in his hand. For the coloring, I used markers and a festive red, white & blue color combination; I was inspired by the 4th of July!

For the background, I used a plaid pattern paper and cut grass from green pattern paper. I thought the plaid worked well on a masculine card and the colors coordinated with his outfit. He looks so happy!

Lastly, I attached a "Happy Summer" sentiment and added layers of red card stock and silver glitter paper. The sparkle is so pretty and the glitter goes with the current Art Impressions Challenge.

I hope you enjoyed today's card and are having a wonderful day!

To the Birthday Boy Card by Tasha!

 Happy Friday Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing a new card created with the 5044 - Born To Ride Set. This stamp set is perfect for Father's Day projects, masculine birthday cards, and scrapbook layouts. I just LOVE this biker stamp! 

The image was stamped with black ink and colored with Copic Markers. I wanted it to look like the biker was cruising down the road on a warm Summer day, so I drew in a road and added some grass.

Also, since it's almost time for the 4th of July, I thought it would be fun to add an Americana theme to the design. To do this, I colored the bike red, used red, white & blue colors on his bandana, and I attached a festive star pattern paper. I just love these colors!

This stamp set includes several sentiments, but I used the "To the Birthday Boy" greeting from the 5735-Birthday Sentiment Set. I think this birthday set has become my go to for cards and love that it includes a masculine greeting. 

To complete the card, I attached several white enamel dots and layers of red cardstock and silver foil paper. When I think of motorcycles, I think of shiny chrome, so the silver foil totally goes with the biker theme. 

Also, be sure to check out the Ai Site for their Father's Day Sale!

Thank you for checking out today's project and I hope you all have a wonderful day!

The Lawn Ranger Card by Tasha!

 Happy Friday Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing a card created with the fun 5044 - Born To Ride Set. This set reminds me of my husband when he mows our lawn with his green riding mower and he would totally wear these gloves!

I started by stamping the main image with black ink and colored him with Copic Markers. After, I used the same markers to color the grass. I wanted it to look like he was mowing the lawn, so I used several shades of green to make it look like the grass was long in front of the mower. 

For the greetings, I added the word "Vroom!" on the bottom of the card and "I love you Mower each day" on a small banner. I also added a tiny heart to the banner to go with the top sentiment. 

Lastly, I added fluffy clouds to the sky to make it look like a beautiful Spring or Summer day and attached blue and yellow card stock to complete the design.

Thank you for checking out today's project and I hope you are having a wonderful day!