I Love Rock & Roll! by Reneé Matarese

Hello Ai fans!

What do you make when you have a request for a birthday card for a 14 year old who loves 80's music? A rock & roll shaker card of course, complete with boom box!

I used the super fun 5808 – 5pk Snow Globe Shaker Dome.
Inside the dome, I used the radio from 4999 Perfect Duet Set (Retired)

On the inside of her card I used 5866 – Mini Birthday Sentiment Set
and 5562 – Journal Letter Die Set to spell out I LOVE ROCK AND ROLL.
Think Joan Jett!

The border die on the front and on the inside is from
5543 – Journal Template Die Set

The circles were cut using 5726 – Nested Circle Dies
and 6045 – Scalloped Circle Dies

You're the one that I love by Sharon Caudle

 Hello AI Fans!!

So have you entered the Buttons and Bows Challenge over on the Art Impressions Blog?  You've still got some time left, so hurry and get your submission in! I have another card today that kept this challenge in mind.  This card features #4999 Perfect Duet Set from the Work and Play Line! Love this adorable couple! I also used a couple dies from #5543 Journal Template Die Set. There are so many wonderful decorative dies in this set!! 

Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit and hope you have a wonderful crafty day!!

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

To the Perfect Duet!

 Happy Friday Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing a fun new slimline card created with the Perfect Duet stamp set.

I colored the cute couple and radio images with Copic markers and used a white gel pen for the little accent details. To add to the rocker theme, I used a sunburst stencil to create a spotlight in the background. They look like they're having so much fun rocking out!

The sentiment "Happy Anniversary to the perfect duet!" was stamped in black and matted with the same paper used on the main card. To coordinate with the man's socks and top, I attached the card to a bright green card base. I love the bright colors!

Lastly, I attached some pretty yellow glittery enamel dots to complete the design.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Perfect Duet by Sharon Caudle

 Hello AI Fans!! 

Happy Weekend to you all! The card I'm featuring today shows off one of the cutest couples ever!! I used #4999 Perfect Duet Set from the Work and Play line at Art Impressions. Aren't they so cute??!!  My hubby and I used to go out dancing all the time. In fact, years ago, we took Jitterbug lessons and ended up taking the class trophy at the end. It was so much fun! I digress...back to my card. LOL! I just put together a super simple card that I thought would be perfect to give to your significant other. Look Renee!!  I didn't use a bow!! LOL! 

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

Hugs! 

Copics used:

E000, E00, E11

B00, B91, B93, B95, B97, B99

Y23, Y26, Y28

R20, R27, R35

W1, W3, W5

 

New Scrapbook.com Hydrangea Set! + Hugs & Kisses Challenge #273! Week 2!

Hello Ai Fans! 

We are in the second week of our Hugs & Kisses Challenge, but first, we want to introduce our newest product--our Scrapbook.com Hydrangea Exclusive Set!!

Remember our recent Poinsettia Set we released with Scrapbook.com? We are excited to announce our second exclusive floral set is also available! This 6" x 8" Hydrangea Set contains a variety floral images and sweet sentiments, perfect for inking up to color with your favorite medium. Our recent video tutorial for this set can be found here. This set is available only at Scrapbook.com, so head on over and grab yours today!

Our design team is back this week with inspiration for your Hugs & Kisses Cards! You can find all of the details and supplies used by clicking the designer's name below.

Carol using Perfect Duet set

Crystal using Valentine Critters Set

Reneé using Valentine Critters Set


 We can't wait to see your ideas come to life that include hugs, kisses, or both! Make your Valentine feel fun and festive with a theme of love in all its expressions--romance, friendship, family, etc.--the sky's the limit! If you're looking for some inspiration, please check out our Valentine's category on artimpressions.com or our Valentine's Day Pinterest Page.

We want to see how you create cards with hugs and kisses as a main element of your card! Though you can use any stamps you have, we'd love to see any Valentines from Ai if you have any in your collection! Hurry, challenge closes January 15th 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

Happy Stamping!

Now Available at Hobby Lobby! Share the Love With #AiAtHobbyLobby!

We are excited to announce NINE new stamps hitting Hobby Lobby shelves, including beloved animal, character, and Bible Journaling sets! If you love wood block stamps, be sure to pick up our Hedgehog and Panda blocks, Hobby Lobby exclusives! These images are also available in our Hedgehog and Pand-tastic clear stamp sets, packed with festive critters and sentiments! Send cuddly "get well soon" wishes using our Catastrophy clear set, filled with kitties and healing wishes. Party it up with our Never Too Old Laugh Lines lady, and share a love note with Perfect Duet. In addition, we have to exclusive Bible Journaling cling sets, He Leads Me and On The Sparrow, which include the flower and foliage elements to complete the project shown. 

Grab your favorite Ai Stamps at your local store and share a photo with us on Facebook and Instagram with #AiAtHobbyLobby! We have gathered inspirational projects here on the blog, so click the "Inspiration Here" for the projects you want to view up close!

Hedgehog Wood Block Inspiration Here

Hedgehog Set Inspiration Here

   
Panda Wood Block Inspiration Here

 
Pand-tastic Set Inspiration Here

Catastrophy Set Inspiration Here

  
Never Too Old Laugh Lines Set Inspiration Here

Perfect Duet Set Inspiration Here

He Leads Me Set Inspiration Here

On the Sparrow Set Inspiration Here

   

Happy Stamping!