My Favorite Peeps Challenge #386 Week #1

Hello Ai fans!

Today we have a special treat for you.

One of our DT members needed today off so we have

special Guest Designer, Simone Carr, filling in for her
for our latest challenge...

My Favorite Peeps!

We want to see your creations featuring people on them.

This can be any theme at all that you like as long as it

has a person on it.

Before we see what Simone created, let's see who won

our last challenge.

For our Top Spot we selected

#11 Liz Williams

She used:

SC0651 – His & Hers Campers

to create an adorable retirement gift card holder.

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!

Our Lucky Random Winner was:
#15 Irene Rhodes

She used:

Dog Twist Set 5211 (retired), Matchbooks Birthday Set 5319 (sentiment)

and Block Letters Die Set 5072

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!

Congratulations!

Now let's take a look at what our Guest Designer has for your inspiration!

You're going to love her adorable card.

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Hello everyone!

My name is Simone, and I was asked by Renee if I could fill in for one of her design team members. So here I am as your guest designer for the month of August!

For my project, I decided to use the Crazy Cat Lady SC0652 stamp. 

I stamped the image using Versafine Onyx Black ink on Bristol smooth cardstock. To color in the image, I used Zig Kuretake real brush markers. I added some sparkle to the shoes with the Kuretake Clear Glitter Brush pen and used a Posca White 0.7mm pen to add details to her gown and earrings. Once all the coloring was done, I fussy cut the image.

Next, I cut a piece of Bristol smooth cardstock to 3 3/4" x 4 1/2". I used the second largest Square Double Stitched die 5061 and placed it on the 3 3/4" x 4 1/2" paper to cut out the square. After stamping my sentiment and paws with Versafine, I adhered some foam strips along the sides. I then cut another 3 3/4" x 4 1/2" piece of patterned paper and placed my paper with the foam strips on top of it, giving it the look of a Polaroid frame. I placed some thin foam squares on the back of my crazy cat lady and adhered her inside the frame.

The card base is a top-folding 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". I cut a 4 1/8" x 5 3/8" piece of patterned paper and glued it onto the card base. Finally, I glued my Polaroid frame on top, and the card was complete.

Looking forward to a creative month with all of you!

Best regards,

Simone Carr
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Be sure to click on Simone's name and follow her Instagram for tons of amazing ideas.
Don't you just LOVE her cute card??  Thank you for helping us out Simone.
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Supply List:

• Kuretake Zig Clean Color Real Brush:
• • No. 042: Turquoise Green
  • No. 061: Light Brown
  • No. 067: Mustard
  • No. 076: Medium Beige
  • No. 094: Cool Gray 4
  • No. 200: Sugared Almond Pink
  • No. 203: Shadow Pink
  • No. 204: Blossom Pink
  • No. 210: Strawberry Red
  • No. 215: Flamingo Red
  • No. 408: Apple Green
  • No. 604: Red Ochre
  • No. 810: Light Red Grape
  • No. 811: Red Grape
  • No. 900: Warm Gray 1
  • No. 901: Warm Gray 2
  • No. 906: Cool Gray 6
• Kuretake Clear Glitter Pen
• Posca White 0.7mm
• Thin 3D Foam Squares and Foam Strips
• Square Double Stitched die 5061

✻ 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.

✻ Good luck and happy stamping! 

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Time to Celebrate! Card by Tasha

 Happy Friday Ai Friends!

Tasha here sharing a new card inspired by the current "Keep Calm & Celebrate On!" Challenge. For my project, I used the 5226 - Bus Cubbies Set and the 5319 - MB Birthday Set to create a fun mini card.

I love all the Cubbies and MB stamp sets and thought it would be fun to use the MB set in a different way. I started by stamping three images from the MB Birthday Set and used a scissors to cut off the foldable sides. I used glue to adhere the table and shelf to the card and added some foam tape behind the gifts to give them some dimension. 

Next, I stamped the little animals from the Bus Cubbies Set and used the included dies to cut them out. The Bus Set also included balloons, so I cut several out and attached them around the room; so festive! I really like how these two sets work perfectly together!

Lastly, I stamped "Make a little wish" from the MB set with black ink on to a blue background. I also attached layers of purple and pink card stock and a pretty silver glitter paper layer to complete the design.

Thank you for checking out today's card and I hope you will join in the Art Impressions "Keep Calm & Celebrate On!" Challenge.

A Pair of Birthday wishes by Reneé Matarese

Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing 2 birthday cards with you.

My first card has a boom box from 4999 – Perfect Duet Set.

The verse that I think pairs so well with it is from the new Laugh Lines Set called Rock On.

My second card was made using the from the Matchbook series.

I used the 5319 – MB Birthday Set as well as a couple of pieces from the 5097 – HM Birthday Set.

My friend was so excited when I gave this to her.  She couldn't believe how small and adorable it is!

You need a couple of starter sets when you begin getting hooked on the Matchbooks...and you will...lol.

The first is the 5317 – MB Template Dies. This set forms the room that you'll attach all the little pieces to.

There's an easel on the back to help it stand up.  Double sided papers are great for these sets because you will see the outside as well as the inside.

There's also a 5318 – MB Envelope Dies set to create the perfect little envelope for your room.

Boom Box Card

Copic used:

Y15, C00, N4, T2

MB Birthday Card
Copics used:

RV34, RV63, R02, Y26, Y35, N2, BG01, BG07,
BG53, YG07, E02, E23, E33, E51