Hop Till You Drop | By Jessica Shier

Hello Ai Fans!

The challenge #254 has started for the release of the new Girlfriends clear stamps sets. Perfect time to break out this Art Impression Hop Hop set! I thought these ladies looked like they were up to some spring picnic shenanigans with all their fun hopping objects. 

I stamped the ladies with Versafine Clair Nocturne ink on Arches watercolors paper. Using my Koi watercolor set I water colored these ladies and the background, adding in a bit of a finish line in white to seem like they are racing to win! 

Once my piece was dried I trimmed it down to attach to a A2 card base. I added a black and white stripe of pattern paper on the left and some lovely jewels that match the colors of the hopping ladies clothes. 

For the sentiment I die cut the smallest Double Stitched Oval die on white cardstock. Then stamped the sentiment from the Hop Hop Set with Distress Oxide ink. Placing on the top left of the card, then trimming off the top that overhangs.

That is it from me guys! Thank you so much for joining me today. Happy Stamping! ❤

Old Age??? HA!! by Sharon Caudle

Hello AI Fans!!

My card today features the "oh so fun" Hop Hop Set!!  I absolutely adore this image and I haven't colored it up in years! I figured it was about time to pull it out again! I'm one of those that it doesn't matter to me how old I am. I love having fun and being silly.  If someone wants to think I'm a fool for it, then so be it! LOL! And to me, that's the exact attitude that comes across with this image and sentiment.  The sentiment is F3474 Mature.  The shaped card was created with the Silhouette, the image panel was cut using the Rounded Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies, and the sentiment was cut using the Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies. 

So that's it for me today!  Thanks so much for stopping by to visit today and hope you're having an amazing weekend!  I'd also like to say my thoughts and prayers are with anyone affected by the weather this week! Please stay safe!!  Until next time - stay crafty!

Copics used:
E000, E00, E11, E17, E33, E35, E37, E39, E97, E99
B000, B91, B93, B95
YG13, YG17, YG67
BG32
Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17, Y18, Y19, Y32, Y35
T1, T2, T3
R20, R35
Blender

Ready to have some fun! by Kerry

Hello Ai friends!  Hope you are ready for some fun! 

I'm sharing a fun card using the Hop Hop set (SKU# 4384).  Admit it, don't you want to join these super cool ladies hopping and bouncing?!  I know, I sure do!  I bet I will be laughing non-stop and probably falling off continuously, haha!

Copic markers used:

Skin & Hair:  E00 E11. E43, E44, E47.E31, E33, E35, C3, C4, C5, R000, R00, E15, E17, E29

Outfit & Accessories:  C00, C1, C3, R22, R24, R27, R29, V12, V15, B91, B93, Y00, Y02, Y11

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Challenge 161 - "For the Fellas" Challenge! Week 2!

Hello Ai Fans!

Welcome to a week two at Art Impressions! Thanks for joining us for the second half of the challenge!

In case you missed last week, this challenge is a way to celebrate guys! Father's day is coming up, and it's time to get crafting! 

Need some ideas? Our design team created some fun cards for men, check it out! If you're curious about card details, click on the designer's name for more information. You can also show support on their personal blogs! :)

Cheri Burry using Weekend Warrior (SKU#4378)

Dana Warren using Bug Buster (SKU#4374)

Diane Zechman using Sports Fan Shaker (SKU#4527)

and GF Happy Birthday (SKU#E3578)

Karen Day using Scrub Lord (SKU#4376)

Kerry Kung using Tool Man (SKU#M1205)

Reneé Matarese using Grill Father (SKU#4375), 

Weekend Warrior (SKU#4378), Bug Buster (SKU#4374), 

FDMD Set (SKU#4454) and text from Every Hat Set (SKU#4342).

Sharon Caudle using Old Guys Club Set (Sku #4474)

Wow! What a great way to celebrate those great guys in your life!

Are you up for the challenge? Create some masculine cards and add them to our InLinkz below!

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, June 17 at 5:00 p.m. PST to enter your creations.
✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

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Challenge 161 - "For the Fellas" Challenge

Hello Ai Fans!

Welcome to a new week at Art Impressions! We're so glad you're here for our new challenge!

Before we get started, let's announce last week's winners!

Our Top Spot for our "Cards with Movement" challenge is ...

Meisie's Doodles

Congratulations! We love your awesome pop-up card featuring our Hop Hop Set! Contact kate@artimpressions.com with your address to claim your prize pack!

Our Honorable Mentions go to ...

Brenda Turner

Cynthia O.

Congratulations Brenda & Cynthia! Brenda, loved your cute shaker card with our Deep Breath Birthday stamp! Cynthia, your cute pull-tab slider card featuring our Ai His & Hers Camping Set! Way to go you two! Contact kate@artimpressions.com with your address and a set of your choice as a prize!

And now to our new challenge!

This week, with Father's Day just a couple weeks away, it's a great time to whip up some cards for the guys! Masculine cards are always so fun and different! We want to see what you create!

Our design team is here to spark your inspiration! If you click on each designer's name, it'll take you to all the details of their card! Make sure to leave them some comment love on their personal blogs as well! :)

Cheri Burry using Weekend Warrior (SKU#4378)

Dana Warren using Bug Buster (SKU#4374)

Diane Zechman using Sports Fan Shaker (SKU#4527)

and GF Happy Birthday (SKU#E3578)

Karen Day using Scrub Lord (SKU#4376)

Kerry Kung using Tool Man (SKU#M1205)

Reneé Matarese using Grill Father (SKU#4375), 

Weekend Warrior (SKU#4378), Bug Buster (SKU#4374), 

FDMD Set (SKU#4454) and text from Every Hat Set (SKU#4342).

Sharon Caudle using Old Guys Club Set (Sku #4474)

Wow! Aren't these so fun?! I know the guys that will get these are LUCKY! Great job DT!

Now it's your turn! Create some masculine cards and add them to our InLinkz below!

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, June 17 at 5:00 p.m. PST to enter your creations.
✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

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Hop Hop Set by Karen Day

Hello Ai fans!

I have a card with one of the wonderful 2014 Girlfriends sets: Hop Hop Set (Sku #4384) to share today:

Here's a close-up of the gals:

 

There is still time to play with our Doily Challenge!  We'll have a brand new challenge for you on Thursday, as well.  Happy stamping everyone!