Today I have a card for you using the oh, so fun Giraffe Twist Ties stamps! This also comes with a die to perfectly cut out the opening. To get started, I watched this instructional video on Art Impressions YouTube channel.
I colored these sweet giraffes with my Spectrum Noir alcohol markers. I also used the markers to swipe in some grass to give them a place to stand. For the inside, I used Distress Oxide inks, a stencil and stencil brush for the sun rays.
Thank you for taking a look and hope you have a great week!
Before we hop into the second week of our challenge, we have some news! In honor of the Masters Golf Tournament this weekend, we have a special sale for our Par-Tee Golfers Set! Enjoy 25% off this clear stamp set when you use the coupon code PARTEE at artimpressions.com! This set features a lovely golfer, speedy cart driver, and hilarious sentiments! Hurry, offer expires April 8th!
Offer not valid on wholesale orders.
With our newTwist Ties now available, check out even more inspiration from our design team today! Click the designer's name to view more details on their personal blog. These sets are available now at artimpressions.com!
We'd love for you to join our challenge! Since Twist Ties are a unique, new gatefold card, we want to see your own gatefold card creations! Join us, you just might win big!
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, April 11 at 5:00 p.m. PST to enter your creations.
Send a sweet squeeze with our latest interactive release - Twist Ties! This innovative concept is used with a larger-than gatefold card, where the stamp images and dies align with the card edges to create interlocking animal hugs! There are FOUR new designs featuring Flamingos, Elephants, Giraffes, and Dogs, each with adorable sentiments to match! Don't forget to grab your Twist Tie Card & Envelope 8/pack for the perfect card bases to get you stamping in no time!
Dana here with a video featuring the new Elephant Twist Tie! There are lots of different ways to use these Twist Ties's I hope this gives you at least one idea to try!
Thanks, Dana! Love your adorable Elephant card! Too sweet!
With a new release comes a new challenge! We hope you'll play along! This challenge is about gatefold cards, which are cards that open from the middle. We can't wait to see what you make!
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, April 11 at 5:00 p.m. PST to enter your creations.
Now it's time to recognize the winners of last week's challenge, Perfect Pastimes! We had so many wonderful submissions, so we decided to do four honorable mentions this week!
Congratulations Irene! We loved your cute coffee mug featuring our Weekend Warrior set with your husband's favorite 'tinkering' pastime and the time you spend with him over a cup of coffee! Email annelise@artimpressions.com with your address to claim your free set!
Way to go, Amy! We loved your cool background behind our Cropper image! One of our favorite pastimes, too! Email annelise@artimpressions with your address and your choice of set from our website!
Gorgeous card, Helen! Amazing concept with the layered Polaroid frames and our favorite Wine Tasters. Just like you took a photo! Email annelise@artimpressions.com with your mailing address and pick a set from artimpressions.com for your prize!
Cool scrapbook layout, Janet! We love how you paired our Live Laugh Love image with one of your favorite photos, and that sentiment couldn't be more perfect! Email annelise@artimpressions.com with your choice of set and mailing address to claim your prize!
Thanks for joining our challenge, see you next week! Happy Stamping!
