Happy Fall from Reneé Matarese

 Hello Ai fans!

Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching and I have a quick and simple card to share.

I absolutely love the 5072 – Block Letters Die Set

because you can spell out anything at all that you want to.

I chose THANKS-GIVING and then added a squirrel and sentiment

from the new 6257 – ST Happy Fall 
and the beautiful new 6286 – Country Barn Cover PP.

Glitter all the Way #439 Week #2

 Hello Ai fans and welcome to 
Week #2 of our Glitter all the Way challenge!

We're looking for your crafty projects using something glittery.

Glittery paper, embellishments, gel pens, gems...whatever.

These don't need to be cards either. Whatever crafty 

project you create is just fine, as long as you use something from Art Impressions.

Our Featured Designer last week was Janet. She created this 
sparkly Frankenstein Puppet card.

Now it's time to share what the rest of the Design Team members have created.

We have Andrea with #5132 Tag Stitched Dies and #6120 Frankenstein Puppet Set.

I used

5927 – Father’s Day Die Set

5604 – Halloween Journal Die Set

5603 – Halloween Sentiments Set

5543 – Journal Template Die Set

Tasha used

6158 – Story Tile Template Die  

6256 – ST Happy Halloween 

6130 – Halloween S3 Paper Pack

Diane used

6256 - ST Happy Halloween

5853 Christmas Magic PP

6251 FG Merry Border

6250 Victorian Shop Set

6104 Christmas Keepsake Set (tree)

6046 Scalloped Oval Dies

5726 Nested Oval Dies

5065 Oval Double Stitched Dies

5562 Journal Letter Die Set (upside J for small candy canes)

and Dori with

6256 - Happy Halloween Storybook tiles

5901 - Mini Rectangle Frame

5603 - Halloween Sentiments

5601 - Halloween Accessory set

Our DT always provides the most amazing inspiration!

And to the fans...keep those wonderful, glittery creations coming!

We love what we've seen so far.

Here are the rules...

✻ Please make a new card or handmade crafty creation using either stamps, dies and or designer paper from Art Impressions. You can make any item you wish; this is not limited to cards! (unless specified)

✻ Limit two submissions per person.

✻Top Spot Winner and Lucky Random Winner each receive a free 

stamp set from Art Impressions

 ✻Please include your first name and last initial on your submission. You may include your entire last name, but it's not necessary.

✻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!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Bats in the Belfry by Reneé Matarese

 

Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing a haunted house card that I made for the Bats in the Belfry challenge.

I grew up sketching, took every art class my high school offered and one in college.

Graphite drawings are my favorite. I took one of Bonnie's houses and turned it into

a haunted house.

For something a little different, I love this effect once in a while instead of markers or

colored pencils.

There's just something about bats and spiders for a Halloween card.

I think maybe it's because I'm so afraid of them in real life, it's fun to 

use them on a card.

I hope you had a chance to join in on the challenge. If not, you still have a few hours

to get something made. Anything Halloween will do. You might win a free stamp set.

Bats in the Belfry Challenge #438 Week #2

 

Hello Ai fans!

Welcome to week #2 of our

Bats in the Belfry

Challenge.

We're looking for all of your Halloween creations!

Show us your cards, treat bags and boxes, Halloween decor...

Whatever makes your Halloween loving heart happy.

Bonus if it has bats on it!

Our Featured Artist was Tasha and she created a tutorial for her little Matchbook scene which can be found HERE.

Dori created a card shape that I've never seen before.
Check it out HERE.

Check out "YOU MY BOO!" from Sharon.

Neema's adorable batty scene used:

6256 Happy Halloween

6126 Light of the world

5426 WC veggies

UM4122 WC containers

Gennette's Owl & Pussycat card features:

6112 Pumpkin Parade

5605 Halloween Journal PP

5725 Nested Square Dies

5333 Cats Mini Dies

5592 Harvest Journal Die Set

5487 FP Halloween Set

Simone is batty all the way down to her vampire!

5849 Halloween S2 pp

5506 Peek a Boo set

5604 Halloween Journal Die Set

5063 Double Stiched Rectangle

Andrea's ghosts are 3 sheets to the wind and a little batty...lol.

5190 – Fright Night Set

I created my own version of a haunted mansion.

Neema has another batty card. This time with characters FLYING through the air!

We hope you enjoyed all of our batty and Halloween creations!

Now, we can't wait to see what you create.
Are you hosting a ghoulish dinner party that you need place cards for?
Perhaps you decorate your fireplace mantel or give out goodie bags.

If it's Halloween themed, then it works for us!

Show us what you've made and you might win a free stamp set.

Here are the rules...

✻ Please make a new card or handmade crafty creation using either stamps, dies and or designer paper from Art Impressions. You can make any item you wish; this is not limited to cards! (unless specified)

✻ Limit two submissions per person.

✻Top Spot Winner and Lucky Random Winner each receive a free 

stamp set from Art Impressions

 ✻Please include your first name and last initial on your submission. You may include your entire last name, but it's not necessary.

✻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! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Bats in the Belfry: Haunted Mansion by Reneé Matarese

 Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing a spooky little haunted house that I created for the

Bats in the Belfry

challenge.

I adapted the 6114 – Box Village Template Dies by taking the little roof line piece

and moving it up further on the box. This created a taller house. I then used one of

the shingle pieces to create an awning. The front door is from Halloween FB Fence Set
and I used a piece of screen to create a screen door that you can see through to the 

designer paper.

The stamps and dies used to embellish the box all around are from several different sets.

All sets are linked below. I think my favorite is the little skull tucked into the window box.

Fall-elujah! It's the Pumpkin Queens! (Take 2)

 Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing the second card I made for the
Art Impressions/Simon Says Stamp 2026 collaboration.

This sweet set sold out in under two days but we know you'll
be looking for inspiration when your set arrives.

My daughter and I think this set looks a lot like us and at some point, 

we want to try to recreate this. I'll share photos if we do!

Spread Kindness Challenge #437 Week #2

 Hello and welcome to week #2 of our

SPREAD KINDNESS

challenge.

We want to see your cards that will bring a smile to either a friend or a stranger.

Anyone who needs a little joy in their life.

Last week I was the Featured Artist and I created a pretty foliage and bee themed card that would be perfect for any friend that you want to let know you're thinking about them.

Now we get to see the beautiful work of the other designers.

Dori created a sweet notebook to gift to a friend.

5064 Circle Double Stitched,5726 Nested Circle,5797 - Little Things Sentiments,6045 Scalloped Circle Dies,6205 Floral Shop PP,6216-Mercy Set, Hook & Loop Fasteners 5967

Diane has a darling boy scarecrow.

5507 – Harvest Together Set

And Tasha has the matching girl scarecrow.

5507 – Harvest Together Set

6237 Pastel Meadow Cover Paper

Neema created 2 cards.
The first a lovely bench with flowers.

6180 – Dear Friend

5949 – Encouragement Sentiments Set

And the second is a pretty rocking chair with sweet little birds.

5470 – Foundations Rocker

Sharon's fun gal is "rootin' for ya!"

6076 Gardener Gail

5727 Nested oval dies

6099 Garden PP

Now let's see who won our Gift Card Holder giveaway in honor of Andrea

joining our Marker Design Team.

#2 was randomly selected and that comment came from Kathy.

Your gift card holder envelope template, Santa set
and snowman will be on their way to you shortly!

Congratulations!
Thank you to everyone who took the time to welcome Andrea.

Here are the rules...

✻ Please make a new card or handmade crafty creation using either stamps, dies and or designer paper from Art Impressions. You can make any item you wish; this is not limited to cards! (unless specified)

✻ Limit two submissions per person.

✻Top Spot Winner and Lucky Random Winner each receive a free 

stamp set from Art Impressions

 ✻Please include your first name and last initial on your submission. You may include your entire last name, but it's not necessary.

✻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! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter