Get Well mini frame card by Dori Mendiola

 Happy Thursday AI Friends!

Have you seen the latest release at Art Impressions?  Fairies, Castles, papers and dies, oh my!  So much was released last week!  Make sure to check it out on the website.

I am a huge fan of dies so I decided to highlight the #5902 Mini Scalloped Frame die set that was released.  This set, plus the #5901 Mini Rectangle Frame die set, are must haves.  These make creating mini cards/frames so fun and are SO cute!

I created a mini get well tunnel card using the #5499 Get Well Matchbook stamp set.  This card measures approx. 3 1/2" by 2 1/2" and props up to sit on your desk, countertop, windowsill, etc. by the use of the easel that comes with the #5902 Mini Scalloped Frame die set. 

To make the tunnel card, I cut the scallop frame out of heavy cardstock using the Mini Scallop Frame die and the largest oval from the same set.  Fold the frame at the score lines and glue the tab to the off-setting side to create the frame.   To create the middle layer of the tunnel frame, I cut a single piece (approx. 3 1/4" x 2 1/4") of heavy cardstock with the middle size oval.  The outside pattern paper, as well as the background pattern paper, are from the #5892 Easter S2 paper pack.  I used the largest oval die to cut the outside pattern paper and adhered it to the outside frame.   Adhere the background pattern piece (approx. 3 1/4" by 2 1/4") to the back of the frame.  Place a strip of glue down one side of the middle layer and adhere to the frame.  Now you are ready to decorate the frame/card.

I stamped the images on copic friendly paper and colored with my copic markers (listed below).  I then die cut each of the images out with the coordinating dies from the matchbook stamp set.  I cut off the tabs from each of the images so that I could layer them within the tunnel card.   Create your scene on each layer as you wish. 

What a fun card to receive, if you know someone who is feeling under the weather!

Make sure to visit the website and check out the new releases.

Have a great day and enjoy creating!

Copic pens used:  C00, C01, C02, C03

B000, BG000, BG53, BG57

E51, E53

R20 and R22

Just A Little Note by Janet

Creating with the new 5905 Music Shop MB5905 Music Shop MB set was a wonderful journey into memories of band in my high school and college years. The shop has no shortage of details and includes many instruments including horns, stringed instruments, a tambourine, and books and sheets of music. While this is technically a shop, it really reminded me of the old music room in my school. It had cabinets and shelves of instruments and music. It was a place of fun and imagination. It was a place where all my "trebles" could disappear an hour at a time. It was where I developed a true love of music and I'm forever grateful for it and the teacher who was a force to reckon with. 

In many ways, card making has become my adult "music shop." It's only fitting that I would enjoy making this matchbook card. As with all MB cards, it starts wit the 5317 MB Template Die. This cuts the base card with fold lines. I cut a window using the window die and frame in this set. I also cut the easel piece which when glued to the back will help the card stand straight and open. 

This card is certainly one of my new favorites and I know I'm going to make one for each of the people who accompany me in my flute solos and duets at church. They will be quite entranced by this card. I can't wait to share one with them!

 Thanks for stopping by today. I hope my card gives you some ideas of your own. Please visit the store to see all the things you need for your card, journal, and tag making projects. Be sure to take a look at all the new releases while you are there. Have a great Saturday!

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You Glow Girl by Sharon Caudle

 Hello AI Fans!

So do you love the Art Impressions Matchbook Sets? They are so cute and so tiny!! I just really love how you can tuck them into a lunch pail or a jacket pocket!! For my post today, I used 5498 MB Salon Set to create this adorable little card. How perfect to treat your stylist or to accompany a cute gift card to someone's favorite salon! I stamped the images onto alcohol ink friendly paper and colored them with Copic markers which are listed below. I also added the clock and lamp sconces from 5323 Matchbook Wall Accessories. I used some digital salon paper to create the wallpaper for the shop and the envelope. I also cut out some cute accessories using glitter paper and the adorable 5334 Salon Mini Die set.  

I added some clear Nuvo Crystal Drops to the front of the mirror. Unfortunately it dried making it look like the mirror was cracked. Sure hope I don't get seven years of bad luck! LOL! Look at that adorable bobby pin!!! 

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

Copics used:

B00, 01, and 02

YG01 and 03

T1 and 4

Y04 and 35

E40, 41, 51, 53, and 55

R81, 83, and 85

N1

A hug in a mug by Sharon Caudle

 Hello AI Fans!

My card today fits the Midnight Snack Challenge going on right now! I used one of the many Matchbook Sets from Art Impressions #5403 MB Coffee Shop. Just look at all those yummy goodies behind the glass case! If you haven't tried the Matchbooks yet, I highly recommend them! I stamped all the images onto Cryogen White paper with Memento ink and then colored them with Copic markers listed below. Have you ever had one of those "slap yourself in the forehead moments"??  I had one of those when I was creating this card. I love using digi papers (that's what I used here), but the one thing I never liked about it was that it was one sided, the back side was white. That didn't really work with projects like this that looks better with double sided pattern paper. I have no idea why I'd never thought of this before, but it dawned on me to make my own double sided paper by just flipping it over and putting it back through my printer with a coordinating print pattern. DOH!! LOL! 

Thanks for stopping by today and until next time - stay crafty!

Copic markers used:

E21, E23, E40, E41, E42, E50, E51, E70, E71

Y13, Y17

R24, R81, R83

RV32, RV34

C4, C6

Wedding Chapel by Nina

Hi Ai fans, thanks for joining me today as I share this cute mini card/envelop combination using the recent Matchbook release "Chapel" and the coordinating Matchbook envelop & Matchbook Template Dies.

I first stamped and colored the images with Copic markers and used the dies included in the set to die cut them. I scored the flaps on each piece which the dies created and added thin double-sided tape on each flap.

I die cut the Matchbook template and then taped the flaps from the Chapel pieces on to it. I used silver cardstock paper to die cut the windows to give the project some shine.

I also die cut the envelop using the Matchbook envelop die set and used the same silver cardstock to die cut the cute bow and glued it on the envelop.

Thankful For My Work Buddies & a Special New Christmas Set! by Janet

I love all the new matchbook releases but since I am an office dweller (or was one before Covid 19), this one speaks to me. It's called Office Matchbook. 

My card is for the Thankful challenge going on now at the blog. How perfect is this to thank a coworker? It's packed with all the standard things you find in an office. From the chair to the printer, the details are amazing! I also love that it's a little messy. There's a few notes that missed the garbage can and some papers on the floor by the plant. Isn't that just how it is? 

I colored this with Copic markers. I was able to make it mine by monograming the coffee cup with my initials. Yes, I'm a jar! Ha, ha! But seriously, look for ways to make cards your very own. Simple things like adding a monogram or name into the scene are really great touches. 

Don't forget that you need the Matchbook Template to make any Matchbook design. There's also an adorable matching Envelope Template available. Both templates work for all the current and future matchbook scenes so you only need to get these dies once. 

And now for some exciting news! Art Impressions and Simon Says Stamp has collaborated again to make this absolutely adorable Christmas Train Set. The cute little elves and train cars are so festive. Here is the card I made with it. This set is only available at Simon Says Stamp so head on over before this one is sold out. Once it's gone, it's gone. Don't miss it!

As we start Thanksgiving week, I would like to wish you a great holiday with family and friends.

Happy Creating!

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