Happy Vibes Card by Tasha!

 Happy Friday Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing a new card featuring the fun 5458-Llama Set and 5187- Happy Trails Set!

I started by stamping the little llama image and colored her with markers. I love this stamp set, but hadn't used this little stamp yet. This stamp is small, but so cute! 

To create the scene, I stenciled a bright orange spotlight and colored a ocean-themed background with markers. I also added a palm tree from the 5187- Happy Trails Set! It's fun to mix and match your sets and think of new ways to use your stamps!

Lastly, I stamped "Happy Little Moments" in a coordinating orange ink before attaching layers of orange, blue and blue marble paper. These colors are so warm and this card just makes me smile!

I hope you enjoyed today's project and are having wonderful day!

Llama Themed Birthday Card by Tasha

 Hi Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing a new card created with the Ai 5458-Llama Set. This set is so fun and I love this pair of Llama friends with their cool clothing and accessories!

The background was created by ink blending several shades of Distress Oxide Ink and stenciled black stars on top of the bright colors. To continue with the Star-theme, I cut a large star from black glitter paper and layered the sweet llama pair on top. This card has a cool rockstar vibe and I love it!

The sentiment was stamped with black on to bright white card stock. The white paper pops surrounded by all the bold colors and stars. This greeting is so fun and totally goes with the festive llama characters.

Lastly, I added a layer of silver glitter paper before attaching the card to a white card base. I think this card is so cheerful and will make someone happy on their birthday!

Thank you for checking out today's project and I hope you are having a great day!

You Fabulous Creature! Llama Twister Set by Sharon Caudle

Hello AI Fans!

Today's card features the amazing Llama Twister Set!  What a fun set to make a Birthday card!! So a big old Happy Birthday "you fabulous creature!!"  I love it!!! Please tell me who is not going to be absolutely in love with this when they open their card??  I know I sure would!!

These Twisters are just too much fun and so easy to put together!!  And don't forget that you need the Twist Frame Die if you are getting your first Twister set!! Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit today and until next time - stay crafty!!

Copics used:

E50, E51, E53
B14, B16
RV14, RV17
YG13, YG17
C5

Hay There Llama! | By Jessica Shier

Hello Ai Fans!

It's Jessica! Today I have another card using the Llama Twist set. This time I'm not making it a twister but instead using the front facing stamp for the front of the card and the back facing for the inside. Such a fun way to add some details to the inside of the card. No video today but if you missed my last post using the new Twist sets take a peak at this blog post here with a video tutorial. 

I'm also bringing in the chicken and sentiment from the Barnyard cubbie set! I really like mixing stamp sets together and these worked perfectly. I also used one of the smallest dies from the Banner Double Stitch Die to create my own little... well... banner. lol. I used the little star from the Twist Frame die set to embellish those a little and also added black and white twine.

The background ink blended with several orange dye ink over top a fun stencil. I used some Inkadinkado masking paper to mask off the bottom where the green in for the grass/ground layer. 

I'll be totally honest here. The added clear gems were a after thought. I smudged some of the black ink after stamping the sentiment. It was on my fingers a bit of that black ink was transferred right around the llama. This little oops called for an embellishment opportunity as they say! But in the end I love the added texture the crystals add to this whole scene. 

Since the Twist sets have a front and back view of the stamp images I was able to create a more fun and unique inside to this card. So when you open this card the back of the llama is showing along with some of the same elements as the front. Like the stenciled background and ground level. I did leave out the chicken  and banner but added in the sentiment that is included with the Llama Twist set. This adds such a fun element to the insides of cards. 

Copic Markers used:

W6, W4, W3, W1, W0

B41, B16, B02, RV09, RV55

V06, V22, R05, Y38

Want some more inspiration using the Llama Twist set? Visit this blog post here.

Thank you so much for joining me today!

Happy stamping. 

Happy Birthday Jessica + Movers and Shakers Challenge Week 2!!!

Hello Ai Fans! 



Our new Twisters sets have been officially released for a week now--what do you think?
We sure love these interactive card sets, in every variation.

On theme with these new interactive sets, we are in week 2 of our 
"Movers and Shakers" Challenge--we want to see what you have created!!! 

Our Design Team has come up with some absolutely fun and fantastic examples to get your creative ideas "moving"!


Sharon's card using the Cat Twist Set is the cat's meow! So fun!

Niccole's card using the Heart Twist Set is incredibly lovable!!!

Jessica used our Llama Twist Set to create a card worth celebrating!

Crystal used our Dog Twist Set for a Happy Birthday card that is sure to be "pup"-ular!

Jil used the Cake Twist Set to make a card that's good enough to eat!!!

Renee amped up our Bird Twist Set with vibrant colors for one sassy bird!!

Carol used our Easter Twist Set to create this darling card that is ready for Spring!

Now that the inspiration is flowing, we can't wait to see what "moves" you!
This challenge is your chance to create an interactive card that moves, shakes, dances, wiggles, or pivots!

If you're looking for some inspiration, please feel free to peruse our Flutters, Mini-Shakers, Shakers, Wheelies or Wiggle Wobbles boards on our Pinterest Page.

We want to see how you create cards that move and shake! Though you can use any stamps you have, we'd love to see any Art Impressions products in your collection!
Hurry, challenge closes February 26th 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

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Greetings Ai Family!!!

As we are rounding out our 33^rd year in business, I wanted to write a quick note to let you know how grateful I am for the amazing support, skills, and passion that you have given to Art Impressions. Throughout the years I have had the pleasure of meeting so many of you, while traveling the country and sharing my passion and art. With each year, we are blessed to bring new ideas and tools to you, our fans, and in turn someone else is graced with your imaginative creations as you gift your own creativity. For those of you who have shared your ideas, time, and friendship with me—THANK YOU!! The new year of 2020 has started off with a bang, and there is so much more to come!

Please continue to keep in touch with us, help us learn how to serve you best, and above all else, KEEP CREATING!

We can’t wait to see you at our upcoming shows throughout the U.S., so please make sure to stop by and say hi!

Happy Stamping,

Bonnie Krebs

Before we sign off, all of us at the Ai Team want to to wish a 
Happy birthday to our Design Team member Jessica Shier, and 
belated birthday wish to our Graphic Designer Joel Krebs!!! 
We are so glad to have you on our team, inspiring creativity every week.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
&

Happy Stamping!