"Barn Dance" Challenge Week 2 + Funny Farm Tutorial Showcase

Hello Ai Fans!

Last week, we premiered our two new Funny Farm Sets, as well as a new card-making challenge!

 

These sets are such a blast to make cards with, and as a special treat, we have some "Throwback" videos from YouTube featuring other Funny Farm sets from Art Impressions!

Simon Says Stamp used our Frog Set last year for one "hoppin'" birthday card!

Jessica Shier, formerly of our Design Team, created a Pand-tastic Set card from a previous release.

Sandy Allnock used our Koala Set from 2020, as well as stellar Copic coloring!

Want more? Stop by our channel HERE, or search Art Impressions on YouTube!

Now, we have some creative "challenge" inspiration for you from our Design Team!

This birthday card by Crystal is sure ready for a barn dance, just like our Sheep Set.

Bri and her "beach chickens" are ready for some sun and fun from the new Gull-Friends Set !

Reneé, you're right, "Ewe Rock", and so does your card with the new Sheep Set! 

Lynn made a splash with our Sheep Set, singing in the April Showers!

Tasha and our new Sheep Set are kicking up their heels with this card!

Jil's card set up a day by the bay with our Gull-Friends Set!

Janet used our new Sheep Set for a duo of cards that are "wooly" cute!!

Inspired? Check out the challenge rules below, and enter your creation!

For this challenge, it's time to kick up your cowboy boots! Whether you love to use a rustic theme, or want to feature animals that hang out in the barnyard, we can't wait to see what your imagination creates!

If you're looking for some starter ideas, check out our Thanksgiving and Fall, Funny Farm, Critter Cubbies, or Flip Cards on our Pinterest Page. 

There's a party in the barnyard and you're invited! Join and create your Barn or Rustic themed card! Though you can use any stamps you have, we'd love to see any Art Impressions products in your collection.

Hurry, challenge closes Wednesday, May 5th at 12PM PT!

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 the deadline to enter your creations.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

NEW VIDEO!!!

This week Kendra continued her tutorials on painting trees. 

This time incorporating our Palm Tree Set and Tree Set 1--make sure you take a look.

Want to follow along? You can find Kendra's list of supplies here : https://ldli.co/e/n1zqo6

Updated lists of supplies for ALL of our live videos are posted HERE!

Want to know when to watch next? Check out our Live Video calendar below.

Happy Stamping!

Last day for February's Watercolor Throwbacks + Special Superbowl Savings!

Hello, Ai Fans!

Happy Thursday, and welcome to February!!

This Tuesday was our second Watercolor Throwbacks with Kendra! This month we released Series 2, our Summer Veranda Set! 

Today is the LAST DAY to get this limited edition re-released set, so make sure to stop by our website here to shop!

And, since it's the first weekend of February, you know what that means...

OUR ANNUAL QUARTERBACK SALE!!

Shop our website from Friday, February 5th through Sunday, February 7th, for a "Quarter Back"--35% off of your purchase! 

Whether you want to shop instead of watching the game, shop during the game, or order something for after Football Season, make sure you take advantage of this sale, starting tomorrow!!

Now, we want to congratulate the winner of our 

"CELEBRATE WITH Ai" CHALLENGE!

Congratulations to Beverly Sizemore who used our Golden Oldies - Cliff, Fire Out Set, and Birthday Laughlines for a fantastic slimline birthday card!

Well Done!!!

Email claire@artimpressions.com with your choice of 3 stamp sets for your prize.

NEW VIDEO!!!

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday on Wednesday Live with Bonnie!

She created another whimsical scene, this time with our WC Elves and WC Hobbit Door Sets!

Here is a link to the supplies you'll need for this project : 

https://ldli.co/e/32p2xx

Don't forget, you can always watch the videos after they air here : 

https://www.facebook.com/ArtImpressionsRubberStamps/

See you back next week with our usual Watercolor Wednesday on YouTube!

Borders Challenge Week 2 + Wednesday Live with Kendra!

Hello, Ai Fans!

It's been a week since we released our new Bible Journaling, and we want to know what you think!

We would love to hear your comments, favorites, etc., regarding this new release!

This release we have two new border sets, a Rugged Tree, and a new series-- Mini Accents!

Our two new border sets include our Grape Border and Lily Border. These two borders are perfect for Bible Journaling, but also work beautifully to accent any project you can think of!

Next, we have our Rugged Tree Set! This rustic and bare tree is ready for any foliage or branches that you want to use. Another versatile addition for Watercolor pieces!

Finally, the NEW Mini Accents 1 & Mini Accents 2 ! These sets include darling miniature images that are perfectly sized to highlight your favorite Bible verse in Bible Journaling, or accent any card or image you've created.

These tiny images measure around 3/4".

You can shop these sets here!

This week, we have bittersweet news--we will be saying farewell to one of our Design Team members, Sharon Caudle!

Sharon has been amazing addition to this team, with her beautiful, bright and creative work. She will be spending more time with her family, and we are so grateful that she has been a part of ours for so long.

Cheers, Sharon!

 Thank you for all of the wonderful contributions to Art Impressions. 

We're pushing this challenge to the edge! We want to see your own beautiful, fun, creative creation using a border of any kind! Use Mini-Dies, Watercolors, or any of your border stamps!

If you're looking for some starter ideas, check out our Watercolor, Bible Journaling, Floral, or Design Team Creations on our Pinterest Page. 

We want to see how you create your own Bordered card! Though you can use any stamps you have, we'd love to see any Art Impressions products in your collection!
Hurry, challenge closes Wednesday, November 24th at 5PM PT!

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 the deadline to enter your creations.

✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

NEW VIDEO!  Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday on Wednesday Live with...Kendra!!! It was so great to have Kendra host yesterday evening. Make sure you follow the link above to re-watch her live video. Here is a link to the supplies you'll need for this project :  https://ldli.co/e/k0me20 Don't forget, you can always watch the videos after they air here :  https://www.facebook.com/ArtImpressionsRubberStamps/

You're Invited Challenge #282 Week 2 + Note from Kendra

Hello Ai Fans! 

Last week we Premiered 4 New Invitation and Celebration Sets!

On theme with these new, beautiful sets, we are in week 2 of our 
"You're Invited" Challenge!

Join us and take a peek at what our Design Team has created!

Sharon used the eucalyptus wreath and green theme for her Greenery Invites 
creation!

Tricia used the Greenery Invites with a watercolor technique to create the perfect invite!

Niccole created a sleek, sparkly, graphic Birthday Cake Set card, perfect for anyone, or any party!

Jessica used our Floral Invites in beautiful contrasting colors for a vibrant invitation!

Crystal incorporated sequins and color for her dynamic Floral Invites card!

Jil used the Floral Invites for a sweet and special thank you card!

Jil also made this bold beauty! 

Renee made this fun hexagonal Birthday Cake Set card that anyone would love to get!

Reneé also made a second card in a similar color scheme.

Carol used our Greenery Invites to make this beautiful set for our feature last week!

This week for our new challenge, we want to see your best creative card or gift for your best friend! In this time of adaptation, let's see how you brighten someone else's day! There is nothing better than sharing handmade care with those you cherish. If you're looking for some starter ideas, check out our Floral, PopCards, Wonderful Watercolor, or TryFolds on our Pinterest Page. 

We want to see how you create your best invitation! Though you can use any stamps you have, we'd love to see any Art Impressions products in your collection!
Hurry, challenge closes May 20th at 5PM PT!

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 the deadline to enter your creations.

✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Greetings Ai Family!!!

I have been part of Ai since I was 3. I remember playing in the shipping boxes and the smell of hot rubber wafting out of the garage where it all began. Our family business sprouted from my mom’s desire to be able to spend more time with her favorite creations—us kids!!

Art Impressions has brought us closer as a family through the years. Each member has been involved in some way, and I especially love to see the newest generation of little ones get involved. While they may not be in the shop gathering the same memories I had at their age, they can’t wait to excitedly greet everyone during our Annual Warehouse Sales, making Art Impressions memories of their own.

Each of you probably knows me from the videos, Expo Shows and tutorials that I’ve had the pleasure of getting to do over the years. I must admit, I’m not a naturally born artist like my mom, but diving into Watercolor the Art Impressions Way has helped me find my own definition of an artist. Our watercolor line has given me the ability to approach fine art free from the stresses of having to freehand a drawing before I can do what I really want to do, which is PAINT!!!

My greatest joy in working with and for Ai comes from our community—the people who share parts of their lives with us through creativity. I love the connections I’ve made through travel and social media. 

Art Impressions for me is more than a business, it’s an extension of our family.

Thank you all for being a part of all of this, a part of our family, and a part of the last 33 years. The support, encouragement and passion of our Art Impressions fans is what has brought us here, through ups and downs, changes and growth, and even everything going on in the world right now.

Stay safe, stay healthy, and above all, stay creative!

Kendra

NEW VIDEO!!!

Stop by our YouTube channel to see how Bonnie made this breathtaking Wedding Invitations Set with our new Greenery Invites!

Happy Stamping!

NEW VIDEO! Easter Bunny Wreath by Kendra Krebs

Hello Ai Fans!

Welcome back, Watercolor Wednesday fans!


NEW VIDEO! Watch guest artist Kendra Krebs create another adorable wreath using some of our most popular stamp sets and a Molotow pen for a unique twist!

Happy Watercolor Wednesday!

View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GxVdO69hz4M