My card today features the cute #5790 Fairy Houses Set along with the #5785 Gnomes, #5788 Mushrooms, #5794 Whimsical Flowers, #5561 Birds and Bugs Set,#5797 Little Things Sentiments, #5064 Circle Double Stitched Dies, #5543 Journal Template Die Set, and #5832 Gnome Paper Pack. I stamped the images onto Cryogen White and then colored them with Copic markers listed below. To get the flowers and mushrooms positioned behind the house, I made a mask of the house using Stamp Masking Paper I got from Art Impressions.
Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit and until the next time - hope you get to stay crafty!!
The current challenge here on the blog is Midnight Snack. Use food on your card. This week I'm using cake! I've created 3 cards. One in girly pink, one using the same large cake in patriotic colors since Fourth of July is right around the corner and the 3rd one is for my friend Bob who will be turning 70 in about 2 weeks.
It's difficult to see but I used Wink of Stella on all 3 cards on the stars and candle flames.
These cakes are so fun and be colored any which way you think your recipient would love.
I love bling so much! I added some sequins and some metallic stars to this one.
Bob is famous at school for his sweet tooth so these cakes and cupcakes are just perfect!
I tried something new on the inside of his card. I basically used every stamp in the set.
I removed the Birthday Queen, To the birthday girl and Treat Yourself sentiments. *I used that one on the front of the card. I left all the others on the acetate index sheet. I applied some tape to the acetate so it would adhere to my Stamp Perfect. In one fell swoop I had the entire inside stamped. I used one of the little cakes to fill in where the Birthday Queen sentiment left a space. I like how it turned out.
I'll write his message on the left side of the inside.
Happy Saturday Ai fans! I hope you've had a great week and are getting some good Christmas crafting in this weekend.
Today I have made an inside out window card from a combination of images from two set. The wreath and sentiment is from 4791 Christmas Wreath Set. The elf and the sentiment inside the card is from 5040 Sleigh Bells Set. The wreath set comes with a pretty bow but I chose to make a dimensional one instead using a die from the 5543 Journal Template Die Set.
To make this one, I first adhered patterned paper to the front of a white A2 card base. Then I used the wreath die to cut a window that is the exact same diameter and shape as the wreath. I colored and cut out the wreath and three of the holly images. Here and there, I used an embossing pen to adhere chunky gold embossing powder and heat set it. I attached the wreath through the window to the inside of the card with foam tape. Similarly, I heat set the sentiment on a strip of red cardstock in white.
I colored and cut the elf image and tucked that under the wreath image. Here's what it looks like when the card is opened.
It's fun to do an inside out window card and I love how this one turned out!
Thanks for stopping by today for a little creative fun. Be sure to visit the Ai Store for lots of additional inspiration and don't forget to get this fabulous stamp set before it's too late!
It's time for a new challenge and to announce the winners of our last challenge. Our new challenge is Diamonds and Pearls!
We have an AMAZING card and tutorial from Lynn, who is our featured artist this week but first, let's share who won our last challenge!
We always choose a Top Spot and a Lucky Random Winner.
This week, for our top spot, we chose Ruthan Plant for her amazing shepherd scene.
Please contact Leah at Feedback@artimpressions.com to claim a free stamp set of your choice! Also, be sure to grab our badge to display on your blog, Facebook or Instagram!
Please contact Leah at Feedback@artimpressions.com
to claim a free stamp set of your choice!
Also, be sure to grab your badge to display on your blog, Facebook or Instagram!
Congratulations to our two winners! Now on to our fabulous Design Team feature! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This week we have Lynn sharing her beautiful winter wreath card. She used lots of pearls to make this dreamy blue/green creation. Let's let Lynn and her tutorial tell you all about it. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hello Ai Fans!!!
Watch video tutorial here!!!
I'm so happy and thrilled to be kicking off the brand new Ai Blog Challenge which is called "Diamonds and Pearls" which will challenge you to create a card or project using your favorite baubles! My first thought was to create an elegant wreath card and a "go to" wreath stamp and die set for me is the Ai Christmas Wreath Set (4791).
To set the scene, let's grab a beautiful blue sky paper and a white woodgrain paper from a pretty holiday 6"x6" paper pad. For the rectangle die we will be using the Ai Rectangle A2 Double-Stitched Dies (5063).
Next, we can die cut a window using the Ai Journal Template Die Set (5543). This set contains several dies that not only create a wonderful journal but also can be used separately and in many different ways!
To add to our elegant look we can stamp and die cut the beautiful wreath using some embossing powder in Liquid Platinum.
For our coloring, we will simply add a bit of Haze Blue marker and some Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen for some sparkle.
The sentiments will come from the new Ai Christmas Sentiments Set (5542). This set has tons of Holiday sentiments that you will love!
Let's die cut a pretty banner for our sentiment using that same Ai Journal Template Set that we used earlier.
We will pop-up the wreath and sentiment using some 3D Foam Tape. Finally, we can add some beautiful baubles and pearls...of course!
Thank you so much for joining me today! Have a fun and crafty day!!!
If you'd like to join in our challenge be sure to link your project below...
✻ Please make a new card or handmade crafty creation. You can make any 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!
✻Please include your first name and last initial on your submission.
✻We love to comment on your entries, but keep in mind if you use a private group or a platform that you need to sign up for, we probably won't be able to.
✻ 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 if you can, by clicking and commenting on your fellow crafters.
✻ Make sure to get your link up by the deadline to enter your creations.
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