Oh...were you gonna eat this? by Reneé Matarese

 Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing the card that I made for the 2022 Cat Lovers Hop.
I combined several sets to create this humorous birthday card.
There are actually two men in the boat but I only wanted this guy on my card.  I tried to just ink up the one guy but didn't do a great job of it.  Dr. Ph Martin's Bleed Proof White to the rescue!

I used a bit to dab over the part of the other guy that was showing. I think it just looks like a cloud in the background now.

My main image and the fish are from 4900 – Reel Great Guys Set.

The fisherman is mounted on 5061 – Square Double Stitched Dies.
The sentiment on the banner is from 5369 – Feline Set and the naughty cat (lol!) is from 5110 – Housework Set. I cut the Roomba off from under him and used my x-acto knife to cut a slit for a mouth to put the fish in.  The banner die is from 5543 – Journal Template Die Set.

This card would be so perfect for the fisherman in your life but it doesn't even have to be for someone who fishes.  Who doesn't love a funny card?  Maybe you know someone who has a pet that steals things.  When we first got our dog he used to steal bread, muffins, rolls etc. off our counter and hide them around the house.  Our bread basket has been on top of the fridge ever since we figured it out.
🐕🍞😂

Copics used:

W00, C0, N1, T4, E00, E02, E35,
E50, B000, B00, B3, G12, G2

Cat Lovers Hop 2022!

 Hello Ai fans and hello to all the CAT lovers out there!

We always look forward to this week.
Once again, Art Impressions is participating in the Cat Lovers Hop.

#2022CatLoversHop

Ai has provided a prize for the hop.

5369 – Feline Set

You MUST sign in to be eligible for the prizes!

You can sign in, read all of the rules and hear about all of the prizes here.

We had several of our Design Team members participate
in the hop with some adorable cards!

All Art Impressions products are linked below.

Tasha has a birthday card.

Mercy made 3!  Two Halloween and one Halloween birthday card.

Reneé made a birthday card.

There are so many prizes to be won!

Be sure to join in on the hop to see how to be eligible to win.

We hope you have a PURR-FECT day and enjoy the hop!

How to make cleaning fun by Sharon Caudle

Hello AI Fans!!

Hope you're enjoying the hot month of August! So who loves to clean house- raise your hand!  I don't see very many hands raised out there! LOL! So this card made with the Housework Set is perfect for us! HAHA  Gotta be honest here, when we moved into our house a few months ago, I uncovered a box of OLD 12 x 12 paper.  This paper was in that box. I've made a promise to myself to try and use some of it up! I have no idea how old it is, but I will tell you I found Basic Grey paper in the box. And I can't even remember the last time I bought Basic Grey paper!!  LOL!  Anybody else out there have paper that is really old? I think I see a lot more hands raised for this question. LOL 

So that's it for me today! Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit and until next time - stay safe, stay healthy, and stay crafty!!

hugs

Copics used:

E000, E00, E04, E11, E41, E43, E50, E51, E53, E55, E70, E71, E74, E77

B000, B01

Y000, Y04, Y23, Y26

RV000, RV32, RV34

YG25, YG67

R20, R35

T1, T2, T3, T4

C3

E000. E00, E04, E11, E41, E43, E50, E51, E53, E55, E70, E71, E74, E77

B000, B01

Y000, Y04, Y23, Y26

RV000, RV32, RV34

YG25, YG67

R20, R35

T1, T2, T3, T4

C3

Housework Birthday Card | By Jessica Shier

Hello Ai Fans!

It's Jessica today. House work is a necessary evil and I bet lots of us are getting real tired of doing it right now! Let's have some fun and make a cute little birthday card with some snarky cleaning humor. I'll share photos of the inside and front below!

I'm using the images in the Housework set and Loads of fun set. For the front I used the images that come in the Housework set. There is a fantastic image of a lady in a chair with her feet up on the bucket. I used Inkadinkado masking paper to mask off her feet and stamp only the bucket with the cleaning suppplies. I used the same masking paper also when stamping the cat on top of the vacuum. 

That way the paper towels and spray bottle will be positioned behind the cat. 

For the inside I created a similar scene with the Loads of Fun stamp set. Again this set has a fun lady image but I used the smaller accessory stamps. I didn't use any masking paper for this image but kept it simpler. As always the Copic Markers that I used will be listed below. 

For both the inside and the outside I used several Art Impressions Hexagon Double Stitch dies to die cut my scenes and coordinating card stock for layering. The thin black card stock I hand trimmed.

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

Roomba Zoom Zoom! by Reneé Matarese

Hello Ai fans!

Today I decided to take two of the new Work and Play sets and turn them into a slider card.  As soon as I saw the cat on the "Roomba" I knew I wanted him
to fly across the floor to torment the dog!

5110 – Housework Set
5111 – Loads of Fun Set

This is the card when it's closed.

I used the 4764 – Slider Die.

Here it is open so you can see the verse behind the slider.

Then, as you close it back up...he zooms over to the dog.

I used another image and verse on the inside.

How true is this?  If you're reading this post then you're a card maker.  Who wouldn't rather craft than clean!

Copics used:

BG02, BG11, C00, C0, T1, N4

B0000, B34, B41, YR0000, YR15, YR21,

E00, E02, E08, E21, E25, E29, E51, E97

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!

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!