Koala-Ty Time by Dori Mendiola

 Happy Thursday AI Friends!

This week's blog challenge is "Wild About You" showcasing any animal, or animal print, stamp, die, etc.  Many AI stamp sets work with this challenge, but since I found a leafy felt fabric, I thought it would be perfect to use with the #5349 - Koalas set.

I stamped two Koalas from this set, as well as the sentiment, onto copic friendly paper with Memento black ink and colored with my copic markers listed below.   I die cut each of the Koalas using the coordinating dies included with the set.  I also cut another pair of Koalas from heavy cardstock to back the colored image so they would pop up on the card with more stability.  I used the leaf die from the #5805 - Mini Journal box to cut several green leaves.  The sentiment was cut using the #6045 - Scalloped Circle die and popped up in the center of the frame panels.

The background frame, as well as the other leaf, were cut from dies I had in my stash.  To finish off the card, I used some enamel dots and placed them on three of the panels.  

Thanks for joining me today!  I hope you show us your creations by entering in the blog challenge.  See above tab for details and your chance to win a free stamp set of your choice.  

We always love to see what you create!

Have a wonderful day and keep creating!

Copics used:  W0, W1, W3, W5

E21, E23, E24

R20, G43, G46

B12, B14

You are top Koalaty by Sharon Caudle

Hello AI Fans!

Today I've got another card for the Un-Bear-Ably Cute Challenge we've got going on right now. All you have to do is use any kind of bear in your project to enter for a chance to win a free set of your choice! You actually have TWO chances because AI picks their favorite card and then they draw for a lucky random winner too! So don't hesitate! Grab your bears and start creating!! For my card, I used the adorable 5349 Koalas Set!! I stamped them onto a Copic friendly paper and colored them with Copic markers which I listed for you below. For the sentiment, I used a banner from 5543 Journal Template Die Set and for the decorative edge across the horizontal panel, I used 5972 BJ Decorative margin dies. The amazing paper is from 5605 Halloween Journal PP (it's not just for Halloween!!!) Aren't these Koalas the cutest ever??!! 

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

Copic markers used:

W0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7

N1, 2, and 3

R12

B000 and 00

YG13 and 17

 

Some good, Koalaty HUGS by Simone Carr

 Hello Ai fans!

We have Simone Carr filling in for Sharon today.

Though we miss Sharon and can't WAIT to have her back next week, we know you're going to LOVE Simone's card.

These Koala bears are so precious and Simone did a fabulous job coloring them. The new Art Impressions papers are the perfect compliment to the shades in her image. What a sweet little card!

I Like to Move it, Move it!" Challenge #399 Week #1

Hello Ai fans!

Welcome to our new, "I Like to Move it, Move it!" challenge!

We want to see your projects that have movement on them.

These can be sliders, shakers, wobbles, pop up cards etc. You name it! If something on your project moves, then it qualifies.

Our featured artist is Dori Mendiola but before we see her amazing birthday card, we need to see who won our last challenge.

Out Top Spot went to Rachel B. for her wonderful interpretation of Carol Hintermeier's card.

Here is Carol's card that Rachel CASEd.

Please contact Leah at Feedback@artimpressions.com

to claim a free stamp set of your choice!!

Our Lucky Random Winner was 

Kimberly W.

Kimberly was inspired by this card from Amy Tsuruta.

Please contact Leah at Feedback@artimpressions.com

to claim a free stamp set of your choice!!

Now let's see Dori's fabulous creation. You're going to LOVE it!

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I am soooo thrilled to be the feature for this challenge - "I Like to Move it, Move it".  I am such a fan of interactive cards, so this is a delight for me.  I had soooo much fun creating this card and I am soooo excited for how it turned out.  

First of all, I stamped all of the images on copic friendly paper with Memento black ink and colored with my copic markers listed below.  Some images were dies so I cut them with copic friendly paper and then colored with copic markers. 

I cut two 4 1/4 x 4 1/4" pieces of heavy white cardstock and scored each piece at 1".  Do NOT adhere together yet as you need to place the acetate pieces in between.

  

Let's decorate the front of the card first.  I matted a piece of pattern paper onto a piece of purple cardstock allowing for an 1/8" border around all sides.  This is then adhered to one of the white cardstock pieces. The 1" fold should be towards the back at the bottom.  I started by using the front layer (balloons) of the #4980 Birthday Circlet MTF.  I die cut this layer with the coordinating die and then cut the whole circle with one of the #5726 Nested Circle dies.  I used the koala sitting in the teacup from the #5349 Koala set and cut him off of the teacup so that I could place him on the stack of presents from #5954 Woodland Bears set.  I only used the bottom three presents of that stamp so that it fit nicely in the circlet.  I popped the circlet onto foam dots and placed onto a stitched circle die cut from purple cardstock.  I then glued the bottom two presents behind the balloons and popped up the top present as well as the koala so that they sat on top of the circlet.  I colored several confetti pieces from the #5407 Birthday Cake GCH and adhered them to the front of the card.  I saved several colored pieces for the inside of the card.  

Now, for the inside of the card.  I cut several strips of acetate, about 1/2" x 3" for each item.  I arranged the images how I wanted them to pop up over the front flap of the card.  I glued each to the top of a piece of acetate making sure there is enough acetate at the bottom to glue between the 1" folds.  Once the images are glued to a piece of acetate, I then glued the bottom of the acetate to the back of the front flap fold.  When all of the acetate pieces are glued down, I took the back flap and glued the two fold pieces together, making sure the acetate pieces are glued in firmly.  I then finished decorating the inside of the card with pattern paper and purple cardstock over the exposed white cardstock.  Lastly, I added the final pieces of confetti to decorate.  

Below is a video of how the card wobbles.

I hope you enjoyed my feature card and that it has inspired you to enter our bi-weekly challenge for a chance to win a free stamp set. We love to see what you create!

Have a great day and happy creating!

Copics used:  E21, E50, E51, E53

W5, R20

Y11, Y21, Y23, Y35

RV55, RV63, V12, V15

G40, G43, B41, B45

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You’re koala-fied to be my Valentine! Card by Tasha

 Happy Friday Art Impressions Friends!

Tasha here sharing a fun Valentine's Day card inspired by the Art Impressions Monochromatic Challenge. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's the perfect time to get started on your cards!

For this project, I used the adorable Koalas Set as the main image and focused on different shades of pink to fit the challenge's monochromatic theme—because who doesn’t love pink?

I began by stamping the koala onto white cardstock and creating a mask using masking paper. Using a heart die, I cut out a center heart and a matching pink frame to frame the image. After masking the koala, I blended two shades of Distress Oxide Ink to create a soft, colorful background. I love how the lighter shade around the koala creates a spotlight effect, making it the focal point of the card.

To add dimension, I layered two shades of pink card stock and glitter paper with a piece of Art Impressions heart-patterned paper. The mix of textures and patterns adds interest while keeping the monochromatic pink theme. I also stamped "Happy Valentine’s Day" in pink ink to tie in with the overall look.

  

Lastly, I added tiny white hearts to the center heart’s background for an extra pop of detail. I love how the card turned out and hope it inspires you to create your own monochromatic Valentine’s Day design.

Have a wonderful day!

Have a Koala-tea Birthday by Sharon Caudle

 Hello AI Fans!

My card today features the fun 5349 Koalas Set from the Funny Farm line at Art Impressions! These little Koalas are so dang cute and cuddly! I stamped this little cutie pie onto cryogen white paper with Memento Ink and colored it with Copic markers which I've listed below. I chose the colors to match the papers which are from 5873 Mini Birthday Journal Paper pack. Art Impressions has the most luscious papers!! The fun scalloped edges were made using a die from 5723 Journal Cover and Bookmark Die Set and that bow was made using a die from 5811 Gift Card Pocket Die Set.  This card works for the current Pop it Up challenge that is going on right now! I hope you enter for your chance to win a stamp set of your choice! 

Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit today, and until next time - stay crafty!

Copic markers used:

W01, 02, 03, 05, 06, and 07

V12, 15, and 17

YG01, 03, and 05

B21 and 23

C2

RV32 and 34

R12

B00

Koala-Ty Valentine's Day Card by Tasha!

Happy Friday, Ai Friends! 

Tasha here, sharing my latest card featuring the super cute 5349 - Koalas Set. Koalas are just so sweet, and are perfect for a special Valentine's Day card!

The process began with the adorable Koala stamp, and to add that perfect touch of Valentine's Day charm, I introduced the heart balloon from the 5491 - Front Porch Party Set. The pop of red from the heart balloon not only screams Valentine's Day but also adds a delightful contrast to the card.

To create the scene, I used masking paper to cover the koala image before working on the sky and ground. The unveiling of the stamped image when lifting the masking paper is so fun and it's a great way to color a background on a single-layer card.

To make the ballon pop out more, I cut a second ballon image with the included coordinating die set. Layering it onto the card with foam tape brought a dynamic 3D effect, and a simple string drawn with a black Copic liner pen connected the heart balloon to the koala.

No card is complete without layers, and for this creation, I opted for glitter paper, card stock, and heart-themed pattern paper to complete the design.

Whether it's for an anniversary, Valentine's Day, Sweetest Day, or just to brighten someone's day any time of the year, this style of card is sure to make someone happy and smile!

Wishing you all a wonderful and craft-filled weekend!

This is My Happy Place Card by Tasha!

 Happy Friday Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing a new card featuring the cute 5349 -  Koalas Set and 5563 - Queen of Craft Set. I love this sleeping koala stamp, he just looks so peaceful dreaming.

The main image was stamped with black ink and colored with markers. I also used a smoky blue ink to add color to the edges of the center circle to give a dream-like look to the card. I think the gray and blue colors are so pretty and this little birdie is just too cute!

For the sentiment, I stamped "This is my Happy Place" from the 5563 - Queen of Craft Set. I used a gray ink for the greeting to coordinate with the koala bear and added deep red cardstock to frame each layer. 

Lastly, I added a layer of star patter paper and silver glitter paper for extra sparkle. I also attached several green enamel stars for an extra pop of color. 

I hope you enjoyed today's project and are inspired to create a card with the 5349 -  Koalas Set!

Have a wonderful day!

Happy YOU Day Card by Tasha!

 Happy Friday Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing a new birthday card created with the 5349 - Koala Set and 5735 - Birthday Sentiment Set. This card was inspired by the Ai Emboss like a BOSS Challenge and I love the way white embossing looks on colored paper!

The sweet koala was stamped with black hybrid ink and colored with markers. I think this image looks so cute with the tea cups and streamers, and how happy is this koala bear!!! For the sentiment, I embossed "Happy YOU Day!" on to purple paper. The white letters pop against the pretty purple background!

Lastly, I added a multi-colored background paper that was cut with a heart coverplate die, and layers of silver paper. I also added white gel accents and a metallic purple paper layer to complete the design. 

Thank you for checking out today's card and I hope you all have a Happy 4th of July Weekend!

Happy Birthday Down Under! by Reneé Matarese

 Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing a birthday card that I made for a friend all the way in Australia!

I made a second card, slightly different, because Michelle deserves a one of a kind card!

I used the 5349 – Koalas Set from the Funny Farm series.

These koalas are just so darned cute and come with several fun sentiments.
I framed the main image with 5063 – Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies.

I also made a graduation card using the 5277 – Graduation Set.

My son's college colors were black and gold so the giraffe was perfect.

I cut the sentiment on the front of the card using the 5133 – Flag Double Stitched Dies.

Copics used on Koala cards:

YG07, YG17, N0, N2, T4, R01, R85, Y13, Y18, Y19, Y26

LePen 0.3

Copics used on Grad card:
E81, N0, R81, T3, E33, E87, BG000, BG01