Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Snowman Slow Globe and Envelope Gift Card Holder sets

 Hello Ai fans!

Every year we look forward to when Art Impressions collaborates with
Simon Says Stamp, to bring you an EXCLUSIVE Christmas set.

This year we have a darling 6123 Snow Globe GCH and
5344 Envelope GCH Set.

Stay tuned throughout the week as our Design Team shares their creations in detail.

For now, enjoy their photos.

Lynn

Sharon

Tasha

Dori

Reneé

Janet

Sharon

Whether you use it on the envelope, on a card or maybe as an ornament,
this set is a must have! Don't wait because quantities are limited and it will
sell out quickly.

Feeling Blue Week #2 and the 2023 Simon Says Stamp Exclusive STAMPtember® set!

 Hello everyone and welcome to Week 2 of our Feeling Blue challenge.

Did you see the big announcement earlier today?

It's here!  The 2023 Simon Says Stamp exclusive set from Art Impressions!

SSE23A Apple Cider Set

Get yours NOW because these will sell out fast and once they're gone, they're gone forever.
Scroll back earlier today to see all of the fabulous Design Team inspiration.  Both our Daily and our Watercolor Team participated so you'll see marker and WC cards and tags.

Last week, Nina was our Featured Artist for our Feeling Blue challenge.  She came up with two beautiful blue cards!

To hear all about how Nina created her cards and what sets she used, visit our Week 1 Challenge post HERE.

Now for the rest of the DT.  This week our WC Team played along with the challenge as well.

Tasha used: 5506 – Peek-a-Boo Set

Sharon used: 5521 WC Animal Planters, 5794 Whimsical Flowers, 5543 Journal Template die set and 5064 Circle Double Stitched Dies.

Lynn used: Whimsical Flowers Set (5794), Little Things Sentiment Set (5797) and
Journal Cover & Bookmark Dies (5723)

Mercy used 5353 – Large Snowflake Dies.

Reneé used: 5776 – FB Sitting Girl, 5770 – FB Farm Fence Die Set, 5792 – WC Mini Journal Containers and 5794 – Whimsical Flowers.

Janet used: 5783-Fall Leaf Frame Die Set; 5785-Gnomes Set; 5794-Whimsical Flowers Set; 5797-Little Things Sentiment Set; 5835-Mini PP

To hear what sets Diane, Karen and Tricia used and to find directions how to make these cards, visit our Watercolor Weekend post HERE.

Link up your blue project below for the chance to win a free stamp set of your choice.

Good luck!  We can't wait to see what you make.

✻ 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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SSS 2021 Exclusive by Dot (Stay tuned for 2022!!)

 Hello Ai fans!

Dot was busy this weekend making a card for a friend.

She used the former 2021 Simon Says Stamp/Art Impressions Hug in a Mug exclusive set.
Stay tuned for the upcoming 2022 SSS Exclusive set coming next month!

Hi!

This is the 2021 Art Impressions Stamptember Exclusive stamp set sold only at SimonSaysStamp.com  I made this card for my friend Gaylynn. I think it was Kendra Krebs who colored one like this for Christmas time. Maybe it was Bonnie Krebs - I truly don't know. Please let me know if you know in the comments and I will update my blog. So fun to use our watercoloring stamps on this set. The Art Impressions 2022 Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Christmas stamp will be out soon so make sure to get it before it's gone! There's one out there that I still wish that I had gotten a few years ago. 

Thank you Dot for sharing your adorable card.  We KNOW your friend will LOVE it!

Here's Kendra's card that Dot was referring to.

Enjoy your weekend everyone!

Happy Crafting!

GOOD NEWS, bad news! by Mercy sauer

 Hello crafters, Mercy here! I have Good News and bad news! 

Good news first! this week I’m sharing an exclusive Ai set only available at simonsaysstamp.com 

What’s the bad news? you ask! It’s a limited set! Once it's sold out, it won't be restocked.  

So, let’s get started!

I created 3 cards; I knew the second I looked at the set this would be my first one, it's so sweet!

I envisioned a baby bird and a mamma bird flying towards each other for a little kiss.

Many times when I choose a stamp I love the smaller "extra" elements as much as the larger featured ones. The two birdies are a perfect example. I'm not shy with my stamps! I modify them to fit my needs, inspiration and creativity, as I did in this case.

I used a sliding mechanism for the birds to fly towards each. However, You do You. These two birds would be amazing in any setting or scene.

This card can be used for any occasion and given to anyone holding a special spot in your heart.

For my second card, I wanted a simple background that was playful and would complement the mamma bear comforting the baby bear...so sweet and cute!

I created a full sized see-through shaker window. I love to see the embellishments from the outside and the inside.

A few techniques on this one, it took me two tries, but the results are well worth the time! 

Finally, my third card. A simpler technical design with Big punch, warmth and charm. 

This is a very versatile set.  Bonnie's iconic style shines through making this set a must have.

Here's a picture of what it looks like...

(stamps and dies included)

Take care 

Wishing you every blooming thing in 2020! by Reneé Matarese

Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing Art Impressions - Clear Photopolymer Stamp Set - Hydrangeas.  If you love flowers then you should follow this series.  Every two months there will be a new flower set released.

This is such a pretty set with 6 images and 6 verses.  It's very versatile and could be used for so many different occasions.

I used the 5065 – Oval Double Stitched Die from Art Impressions to frame the verse.

Happy New Year everyone!!

Happy Stamping in 2020!

Copics used:

YG41, YG63, B52, BV01, BV34

Penguin Wave by Niccole

Hello Ai fans!!

Like I said last week ... we have an exclusive stamp set only available at Simon Says Stamp called SSS Exclusive Holiday Flip Card - 5207.  I LOVE this set.  It is so fun! And what a bonus ... it's a Flip Card! Although this week I am not showing you another flip card.

I am showing you a spinner card.  Yes, a spinner card!  When you have a front and back identical stamped images, it is a MUST in my opinion to make a spinner card! 

No you are not seeing things LOL and no it is not a mistake.  I am showing you the image rolled over so you are seeing the back side.  See how they fit perfectly together?  

I cut two rectangles using the Rounded Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies.  I cut the smaller one from the red and black paper.  I used one bigger along with the smaller one to make a frame with the turquoise paper.  

I sandwiched the thread between the two images and the frame so everything is hidden.  You can twirl it to make it spin when it opens or you can leave it and when it opens it waves at you.  Both are adorable! I finished it off with a few crystal gems since I did not add a sentiment.

Here is a close up of the adorable colored penguins.  Aren't they the cutest little penguins you have every seen?  You could color these in so many combinations.

Here is a video of the spinner in action.  What do you guys think?  It is really not hard at all.  People will think it took forever to make, when in reality the hardest part is getting your frame and card base to line up LOL

Here is one more picture of the card.  I absolutely LOVE how this card turned out.  I love that it is not your traditional Christmas/winter colors. I love that this set is so versatile.  I have shown you a flip card and a spinner card, but yet you still could make a standard card as well ... oh the possibilities!

Thank you for stopping by today!  Please head on over to Simon Says Stamp to pick up this adorable SSS Exclusive Holiday Flip Card before it is sold out.  It will not return once it is sold out.

Copics used:

BG11, BG45, BG49

C1, C3, C5, C7, C9

G07, G09

N0, N3, N5, N7

R21, R22, R24, R29

W00, W1, W3

Y13, Y18

Until next time ... Hugs & inky fingers!