"At least I wore a cardigan!" by Sharon Caudle

 Hello AI Fans!

I'm here with you today to show you the card I created for the Pretty in Pink challenge going on right now on Art Impressions Blog.  I don't know if any of you watch Tik Tok, but a while back, I saw a video where some friends thought it would be really funny to dress up their husbands in matching shirts for a party (without the men knowing about it of course). So while I was thinking about what I wanted to create, I came across my #4474 Old Guys Club Set and the light bulb came on! I just love the grumpy look on these guys, so I thought I might as well give them something to be grumpy about, right? LOL!  I stamped the image onto Cryogen white paper and then colored them us using Copic markers. I made the card super simple by using the largest #5062 Rounded Rectangle Double Stitched Die set.  I simply folded my cardstock in half and then placed the top of the die just above the seam of the fold and ran it through my die cut machine.  Voila - a folded shaped card!  I always cut another full piece of either the same cardstock or the patterned paper I want to use and glue it to the front of the card base.  Doing that hides that flat fold that doesn't have stitching. Then I used the next size down to cut out my image panel. The sentiments were created with my computer and then cut out with some word bubble dies from my stash.   

Hope I gave you a little chuckle today! Sometimes we need that on Monday! Thanks so much for stopping by and hope you have a crafty day! 

Copics used:

E000, E00, E11, E13, E15, E35, E37, E70, E71, E74

R81, R83

YG21, YG23, YG67

T1, T2

B000

Happy Birthday ya ol geezer!! by Sharon Caudle

Hello AI Fans!!

I'm pretty sure we all need a good giggle to help us get through the day right now.  And Birthdays continue on, no matter what is happening.  So I have a fun birthday card for you today that you can give to any gentleman in your life.  I LOVE this sentiment! LOL! I used #4474 Old Guys Club Set from the AI People line. And then I thought this sentiment paired with it so well!! There are so many awesome sentiments in #5278 Dance it Out Laugh Lines!!!  I also used #5133 Flag Double Stitched Dies to enhance the sentiment.  Added a couple Sprinkles and called 'er done!!

A good look at the "old guys"  LOL! 

And a good look at that awesome sentiment on the Flag Die!! Link to the die set is both above and below, whichever is easier for you!

So that's it for me this week!  Please stay safe, stay home, stay healthy, and until next time - stay crafty!!

Sending the world a big hug!!

Copics used:
E000, E00, E11, E21, E23, E33, E35, E71, E74, E77
Y23, Y26, Y32
BG72, BG75
C2, C5
W2, W4, W6
R56, R59

Dana's Top 10 of 2018

Hello AI fans!!

Today, I'm sharing my Top 10 of 2018! It was a challenge to just pick 10 favorites! I also can't believe its almost 2019!!! 

This is also my last design team post! It's been such a joy creating for Art Impressions! They make such wonderful products and are great to work for! 

I hope everyone has a Happy Holiday and a wonderful New Year!! 

Autumn Fall Window Card

We'll Be Friends Card

Just The Guys Card

Totally Fabulous Card

Sickness Business Card

Whooo's Having a Birthday Card

Pack Your Bags Card

Nut's About You Card

Pig Out Card

Happy Halloween Card

Just the Guys by Dana Warren

Hello AI Fans!!!

Today I have a masculine card featuring the Old Guys Club! It's great paired with a masculine paper collection. It's also a great way to make easy cards, since the embellishments or stickers all match. 

Started by stamping the old guys and coloring them with my Spectrum Noir Markers. I used AG1, AG3, AG5, BG1, BG4, BG6, BO2, BO3, BO4, HB2, HB3, IG1, IG2, IG4, IG6, MB1, MB3, MB4. For the dark skin, I used Copic E25, E44, E57, E59.

Next, pulled out Echo Park Paper Co That's My Boy paper collection pack. I added the orange pattern to a card base, then trimmed down my colored image and added it to the card. The collection pack has a sheet of stickers and I picked out a sentiment sticker that I added above the image and a couple stars and banner stickers adding them with foam tape. With stickers, I always add baby powder to the back so they are not sticky anymore. I do this because I always lay the items down to see how I like the placement and I always move stuff around, so this way I can do that before committing!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Happy Stamping!!

Dana's Top Ten of 2017

Hello AI fans!!

Today I have my top ten of 2017! It was so hard to just pick 10!! I want to thank everyone for visiting the AI blog and for all the lovely comments throughout the year! I hope everyone has a Happy Holiday and Happy New Year!!! 

His & Her Gardeners

Doggy Kisses

Watercoloring

Beach Babe

Crutches

Birthday Whoot

Nuts About You

Old Guy Club

Rock & Roll Mini Shaker

Latte Love

Happy Stamping and I'll see you next year!!

Old Guys Club!

Hi Ai Fans!

I think this stamp set is one of my favourites! This is "Old Guys Club" from Art Impressions! I can just picture what these guys are saying to each other, can't you? I picture them sitting in the park on this bench, their weekly meeting spot and chatting about the past days! Or maybe the Grand kids..... or the state of the world or just simply people watching! The fellow on the right cracks me up....typical man, can sleep anywhere LOL!

I inked all the edges of my papers with Distress Ink in Vintage Photo and added a few enamel dots (my obsession). I chose paper from the MME Now and Then 6x6 collection sticking with a trap theme to my colouring!

I popped up the sentiment and the 3 flags for some added dimension.

Copics Used:

Skin: E00, E11, E21, R20

C1, C3, C5, C7

BG000, Bg09, BG49, BG57, BG72, BG75, BG78, BG90, BG93, BG96

Y21, Y23

E40, E41, E42, E43, E44

Remember to take a little time to sit and relax just like these "Old Guys"!

Happy Stamping!

Supplies:

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