Wish Big with a Flying Pig by Bri Firth

 Hello Ai Fans - Bri here! Today, I am sharing a interactive card design featuring the 4975 - Pig Flutter Set. The fun set is part of Ai's Flutter Series. This project is also perfect for Ai's current challenge, "Up, Up, & Away", as it features a pig with wings in the sky! For more details on how I created this comical card keep reading below.

To create the background I used a cloud stencil with Broken China Distress ink. Once the panel was dry, I die cut the center section with the Rectangle Double Stitche Die Set to help cover the flutter mechanism. At the bottom of the pull tag I stamped "pull here" so the recipient understands how to work the interactive component.

The adorable piggy was colored with Copic markers. I used R02 and the YR00's for the skin and I used RV00's for the snout and hooves. I used foam tape to attach him the the card making sure to avoid the pull tab mechanism. 

Next, I added glitter enamel dots in the clouds to make the card even more magical!

To finish the card I heat embossed the "Wish Big!" sentiment , which is also from the Pig Flutter Set, with white embossing powder onto a Circle Double Stitched die cut. I used liquid adhesive to attach the circle to the card front. 

Check back next week for more Ai inspiration made by me!

Reindeer Flutter Card by Jil Lebel

 

Hello Ai fans!

I used the Reindeer Flutter stamp and die set to make an interactive Christmas card.  The penguin's legs and feet lift when the tab is pulled down.  

I started by stamping the images onto Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth card stock with Gina K Black Amalgam ink and colored them with Copic markers.  The colors I used will be listed at the end of this post.  I then cut the images out with the matching dies that come in the set. I followed the directions on the package to make the flutter mechanism so the penguin legs move when the tab is pulled.  

I used papers from the Bo Bunny 6" x 6" Father Christmas patterned paper. I layered a piece over gold glitter paper to form the center piece.  I used the enclosed die to cut a small slit behind the reindeer body.  I inserted the tab into the slip so that it came out behind the center piece.  It is attached with foam tape.  I added the Pull Here by Lawn Fawn with Versafine Clair Nocturne ink. The greeting is stamped onto t white circle with the same ink.  The circles are from the Java Gift Card Holder set.

Copic Colors Used:

Reindeer - E30. E31, E33, E35, E37

Penguin - C1, C3, C5, C7

Red - R35, R37, R39

Green - YG03, YG61, YG63

Yellow - Y13, Y26, Y28

Thanks for stopping by and Have a Great Day!

Fairy Flutter 29 Again?! | By Jessica Shier

 Hello Ai Fans!

It's Jessica! Today I have a funny interactive card to share with you. Have seen the Flutter sets? I've been looking at them for some time and... well... I have to say I was a little intimidated by them. Moving parts! lol. This little snarky fairy came together so quickly though. 

I'll have the list of Copic markers I used down below. I stamped the fairy on Neenah 80lb Solar white card stock with Gina K. Designs Amalgam ink in Jet Black. Then colored her in. This set comes with the dies for the fairy and wings. And also the brads (you get extras, so you can make a few!). I followed the directions on the back of the stamp packaging to assemble the fairy and to make her flutter. 

The clouds I hand drew. I had limited supplies again so I really had to stretch what I brought with me. I used a C7 Copic marker to sketch out the clouds then fussy cut them out and added a few more colors of gray. I also used Copic markers on the background. Fading for a dark blue to a light blue. This was fun to do! I did the same combo of blues for the pull flutter piece. 

I used one of the clouds to hold the sentiment that comes in this set. Lol, I just love it and I gave this card to my sister for her birthday! So it was even more hilarious to me, especially when she is the older sister. 

Here is an action shot of the fairy fluttering!

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

20% Off Twist Ties and Flutters and Shades of Pink Challenge #274 Week 2!!!

Hello Ai Fans! 

We hope you enjoyed our first new release for 2020 last week! In addition to this being the second week of our "Shades of Pink" Challenge, this week we are offering a discount worth dancing for! 

Today, January 23rd, all Twist Ties and Flutters are 20% off with your online purchase! 

Use Coupon Code TWISTNSHOUT at checkout, and your discount will be applied to your cart. Stock up on these fun interactive sets! We've included some samples of past designs below to refresh your memories on these lovely sets.

Jil used our Tree Twist Ties below...

Or, take some inspiration from how Sharon used our Dog Flutter Set!

Now, without further ado, our design team is back this week to get you in a colorful mood with inspiration in Shades of Pink! You can find all of the details and supplies used by clicking the designer's name below.

Carol using Sending Love Cubbies

Crystal using our Lovable Animals Set 

Reneé using our Sending Love Cubbies

Jil with our Lovable Animals Set 

Jessica using our Sending Love Cubbies

Sharon with our Lovable Animals Set 

Niccole using our Sending Love Cubbies

 We can't wait to see your ideas come to life that include any hue of this popular color! Bright pink and floral? Hearts and pastel mauve? Pull out your rose-colored glasses and have fun with it! If you're looking for some inspiration, please check out our Valentine's category on artimpressions.com or our Valentine's Day Pinterest Page.

We want to see how you create cards with pink as a main element of your card! Though you can use any stamps you have, we'd love to see any Valentines from Ai if you have any in your collection! Hurry, challenge closes January 29th 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

Happy Stamping!

Paws to celebrate by Sharon Caudle

Hello AI Fans!!

I think you probably know by now how much I adore the Flutters Sets from Art Impressions!!  Today I'm featuring the amazing 5029 Cats Flutters Set!! LOVE!!! :) 

And a little peek at them in motion!!! 

Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit today and until next time - stay crafty!!

Copics used:

YR21, YR24, YR27, R20

Challenge 242 Vibrant Colors WEEK 2!

Did you catch our newest release? We added five fabulous Flutters sets to our collection! These interactive sets come with instructions to make cards to delight everyone who is lucky enough to receive one! With the holidays coming up, our Halloween and Christmas sets are perfect for making extra special cards!

If you need a refresher, watch our video to see these sets in action and view our tutorial for simple instructions. Find these sets and more at artimpressions.com!

 

    

The team is here to share their creations with these amazing sets, let's take a look! As usual, you can click the designer's name to visit their personal blog for more details.

Carol with Santa Flutter

Cheri with Cat Flutter

Crystal with Reindeer Flutter 

Dana with Bat Flutter

Jil with Puppies Flutter

Renee with Santa Flutter

Sharon with Bat Flutter

Great work, team! Your bright colors pair perfectly with our whimsical Flutters!

Now is the perfect time to join our challenge! Let's get crafting! This week's theme is "Vibrant Colors" so bring on your favorite bright hues in your cards to qualify! We have some stamps we can't wait to give away, and you can't win if you don't enter!

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

✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

An InLinkz Link-up

Brand new Reindeer Flutter Set by Sharon Caudle!!

Hello AI Fans!!

Have you seen the new release of Flutters??  Oh my gosh, they are the cutest EVER!!  My card today features the fun and oh so adorable #5030 Reindeer Flutter Set!! I am so in love with this adorable penguin riding on the back of the reindeer!! So much cuteness I want to squeal!!! And just wait until you see him in action!!!! (video is below)

And here's a little video to show this amazing set in action!!! When I pulled that lever I thought I was going to lose it from the cuteness!! 

So make sure you go grab yours at Art Impressions! Thanks so much for stopping by today and until next time - stay crafty!!