Hedge-Hugs to You! By Crystal

Hi Ai fans! 

This week I played with this adorable Funny Farm stamp set Hedgehogs. They are just the cutest but I say that about almost ever set I use from Art Impressions. 

I started by die cutting an oval out of smooth card stock with an Oval double stitched die. I first stamped the cute little guy holding the balloon since I wanted him to be in the front. I then masked him off with a full stick post-it note. I then stamped the second hedge hog which is leaning on the cacti planter. I colored them in with alcohol markers. 

I die cut a rectangle using a Double stitched rectangle die. Matted the oval centered on the rectangle. I die cut a banner to fill in some of the blank space on the background. Then I die cut a A2 rectangle to matte everything on which I did off centered to the left. 

I stamped the sentiment bellow the two hedgehogs. I adhered the whole panel to a 5 1/2"x 4 1/4" card base. I thought their was too much white space above the hedgehop sitting down so I added a heart and a couple sequins and that finished off the card today. 

Spectrum Noir Markers: 

FS5, DG2, DG3,AP1, AP3, GB3, GB7, MB1, MB2, MB4, TB3, TB4, AB1, AB3, IG4, IG6, CR11

Happy Stamping!

UnBEARable! by Reneé Matarese

Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing a card from the 5113 – Pand-tastic Set.

Since bamboo is green I decided to go with a very basic color combo.

I love black and white with a pop of color.

I also used 2 die sets from Art Impressions.

5063 – Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies

and

5133 – Flag Double Stitched Dies

I just love how wiped out this little guy looks.

The set comes with 5 verses but I think this one is the sweetest!

Copics used:

C0, C5, C7, 100

RV0000, RV14,

YG17, YG67

Have a Pand-tastic day! by Reneé Matarese

Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing a card I made using the sweet new set called

5113 – Pand-tastic Set.

This set is from the Funny Farm line which is one of my FAVORITES!!

I just love these little guys.  This set is so versatile and will appeal to so many different card recipients!

I also used

5062 – Rounded Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies.

I've had this black and white paper stack from My Minds Eye for a very long time and I thought this little guy would pair perfectly with it.

Challenge 256 Shaped Card WEEK 2! Plus, SALE on WC Accessories!

  

Hello, Ai Fans!

We're back with week two of our Shaped Cards challenge, celebrating the arrival of our new Work & Play and Funny Farm clear sets! These sets are perfect for birthdays and other occasions, especially when there are so many sentiments to mix and match! Last week, Renee gave a super cute tutorial on her shaped cards, so don't miss that! Today, we have the full team here to share creations of all shapes and sizes! Let's take a look - and don't forget to click the designer's name to visit their blog for more info!

Carol with Housework Set

Crystal with Hedgehogs Set

Jessica with Hedgehogs Set

Jil with Pand-tastic Set

Niccole with Housework Set

Renee with Loads of Fun

Sharon with Hedgehogs Set

Awesome cards, team! We love how you used Ai shape dies for your card shapes and sizes, with the cute detailed stitching, they work together really well!

There is still time to enter our challenge! Let's mix it up a bit! This challenge is to stretch you to make cards of a different shape than a rectangle or square! We can't wait to see what you create in our "Shaped Cards" challenge!

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, May 22 at 5:00 p.m. PST to enter your creations.

✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

 

Before, we go, we have another great SALE for you! Enjoy 20% off Watercolor Accessories, including our Tombow and remaining Marvy markers! Have you had your eye on our Travel Box? Or maybe you want to add some sparkle with Wink of Stella? Now is a great time to add to your Ai Watercolor supplies at artimpressions.com! 

Be sure to check ALL THREE categories and apply the coupon code WCACC for the discount! Hurry, sale is good for in-stock items only!

Shop Watercolor Accessories

Shop Marvy Markers

Shop Tombow Markers

Coupon Code: WCACC

Coupon code expires 11:59 PM PT May 22, 2019. Valid for in stock items only. Not valid on previous orders. Not valid on wholesale orders. Must apply coupon code WCACC at checkout.

Don't forget our overstock sale! Take advantage of 20% off lots of goodies, including stamp & die sets! Check out our sale here.

Happy Stamping!

Lookin' Sharp by Sharon

Hello AI Fans!!

Oh my gosh, I am totally in love with #5112 Hedgehogs Set!!!  This little cutie pie is just too precious with his pokey quills popping his balloon! This set is now available over at Art Impressions! I used the Banner Double Stitched Dies to make a very easy shaped card to feature this adorable hedgehog! I simply layered up the two largest sizes and then trimmed a mat for the pattern paper with my scissors.

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

Copics used:

E21, E23, E51, E53, E55, E57

R20

B00, B02

G21, G24

NEW Work & Play AND Funny Farm Clear Sets! Plus, Challenge 256 Shaped Card!

  

Hello, Ai Fans!

Who doesn't love a good joke? Our new clear sets are sure to make you chuckle! NEW for our Work & Play line is our Housework and Loads of Fun sets, with sentiments like "Please don't feed the dust bunnies" and "Wishing you loads of fun on your birthday!" And who can resist a cat on a roving vacuum or a sleeping puppy in a basket of laundry? Our new Funny Farm additions are two adorable sets! "Create a little panda-monium" with our Pand-tastic Set, and wish "sugar and spikes and everything nice" with our Hedgehogs Set! These sets are perfect for birthdays and other occasions, especially when there are so many sentiments to mix and match! Grab these sets at artimpressions.com! Need a closer look? Check out our videos from Creativation!

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Today we have Renee to share TWO beautiful cards!

Hello Ai fans!

It's my turn to feature Art Impressions newest release.
Today I'm sharing the latest Work and Play set called
Loads of Fun.

The challenge this week is Shaped Cards and I decided to do a hexagonal easel card using 5135 – Hexagon Double Stitched Dies.

Also, on the inside I used 5064 – Circle Double Stitched Dies

and 5133 – Flag Double Stitched Dies.

I made a second card with another one of the images from the set.

I love dogs so much!  My dogs are both far too large to sneak into the laundry basket but I do occasionally catch them up on the couch where they know they don't belong!

Here's another of the cute verses from the set...and there are MANY!

Isn't he the sweetest?

 

Thanks, Renee! Such darling cards!

It's time for a new challenge! Let's mix it up a bit! This challenge is to stretch you to make cards of a different shape than a rectangle! W can't wait to see what you create in our "Shaped Cards" challenge!

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, May 22 at 5:00 p.m. PST to enter your creations.

✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Before we go, let's recognize the winners of last week's challenge!

Top spot goes to...

Anna Tracy!

Congrats, Anna! This shutter-style card is super cute with our Picture Perfect set! See this card in action by viewing more photos over on Anna's blog. Email annelise@artimpressions.com with your address to claim your prize pack!

Honorable Mentions go to...

Cjcape521!

Carina!

Congrats, you two! We love your Squirrel Spinner card, just too cute with pretty peachy colors! And Carina, we think your never-ending card with all our Sloth-some images is so creative! To see more photos of this card, be sure to visit Carina's blog post here. Be sure to email annelise@artimpressions.com with your address and select a stamp set of your choice for a prize!

We hope y'all will join us for our new Shaped Cards challenge!

Happy Stamping!