Some Bunny Loves You Card by Tasha!

 Happy Friday Ai Friends!

Tasha here sharing a new Valentine's Day card inspired by the "You Spin Me Round" Challenge. For this card I'm featuring a bunny from the 5737 - Bunny & Chicks Set and the lovely Valentines Paper Pack.

Since the theme is to use circles, I decided to add a variety of circle die cuts to frame my little bunny image. I searched my craft dies to find circles that would work together and love how the different circle styles look!

For the little bunny, I stamped him with black ink and colored him with gray Copic Markers. I also added a peachy pink color for his ears, nose, and little cheeks; he is just too cute! I also used markers to draw in some green grass for the ground.

The greeting is from the 5221 - Sending Love Cubbies Set and it went perfectly on this Valentine's Day themed bunny card. I enjoy looking through my sets to mix-and-match greetings and characters, you can make endless projects when you mix your sets.

Lastly, I attached layers of card stock and Art Impressions pattern paper to complete the card. I had fun making this card for the "You Spin Me Round" Challenge and hope you will participate too!

Have a wonderful day!

Sending Love by Sharon Caudle

 Hello AI Fans! 

My card today is showing you how I used the Sending Love Cubbies, and I really love how this one turned out. I don't know how many of you are old enough to remember there used to be mail boxes all over town. It's one of those things that just slowly disappear, kind of like telephone booths. LOL! I'm really dating myself! Anyway, I wanted to show this fun mailbox just absolutely overflowing with joy for the birthday recipient! So I just stamped, colored, and die cut a whole bunch of the accessory stamps that come in this set. I also added a few little birds from the Birdhouse Cubbies Set that are delivering more goodies. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Until next time - stay crafty! 

Copics used:

YG03, YG05, YG13, YG17

G43, G46

BV00, BV02

B000, B00, B02, B12, B14

Y13, Y17, Y26

YR04, YR09

R22, R24, R27, R29, R81, R83

T1

C2, C3, C4

E21, E23, E25

Sending Love Cubbie Card by Jil Lebel

 

Hello Ai fans!

I used the Sending Love Cubby stamp and die set. The cute bunny has a spot to tuck in the accessories.  I chose the flower and heart shaped candy box, but there are several different choices for you to use.

I started by stamping the images onto Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth card stock with Gina K Black Amalgam ink and colored them with Copic markers.  The colors I used will be listed at the end of this post.  I then cut the images out with the matching dies that come in the set. The mailbox die cuts opening doors in two spots.  

I used a piece of Strathmore Bristol smooth paper for the background.  I used Mini Ink Blending Tools with foam to blend the background.  I used Gathered Twigs and Tea Dye Distress oxide inks.  I splattered the background with Gathered Twigs ink mixed with a bit of water and let it dry.  Then I splattered it with white gesso.  I glued the envelopes and present into the mailbox and added it to my card with foam tape.  I glued the accessories to the bunny and also attached it with foam tape.

Copic Colors Used:

Bunny - C3, C1, Co, RV13, RV02

Dress - RV13, RV12

Pink - R85, R83, R81

Green - TG63, YG61

Red - R39, R35

Teal - BG13. BG01, BG000

Thanks for stopping by and Have a Great Day!

Bunny Mail cards by Crystal

Hi AI fans! Since we are now into February it is time to make Valentine's day cards. I love making Valentine's day cards so much. This week I played with the Sending Love Cubbies stamp set. I love this set so much that I had to make two cards. I stamped all of the images twice onto water color paper with Versafine black ink. I painted all of the images with water color markers. After all of the images were dry I ran them through my die cutting machine with the coordinating dies. 

For the first card I used some green and blue pattern paper to look like grass and sky. I layered the scene onto some pink pattern paper. Die cut a piece of white card stock with a double stitched rectangle die and stamped the sentiment "Some Bunny loves you!". I then adhered the whole panel to a 5 1/2" X 4 1/4" card base.  

I used solid blue and green card stock for the sky and grass on my second card. I layered that onto some pastel stencil back ground that I had left over from another project. I trimmed a piece of white card stock down and stamped the sentiment "Sending you Love Special Delivery. I then adhered the whole panel to a 5 1/2" X 4 1/4" card base.  

Happy Stamping!

 

Valentine Critter Interactive Card by JIl Lebel

 

Hello Ai fans!

I used the Valentine Critters set along with the Sending Love Cubbies stamp and die set to make this interactive Valentine's Day card.  When you first look at the card the envelope is closed, but it opens the top flap when you pull the tab. 

I started by stamping the images onto Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth card stock with Gina K Black Amalgam ink and colored them with Copic markers.  The colors I used will be listed at the end of this post.  I then cut the image with Cutter Bee scissors.

I used the dies from the Diamond Press Happy Mail Holder Message Set to create the envelope  element.  The die sent came with simple instructions.  I cut all of the needed pieces from pink and white shimmer paper. I added all of my colored elements to the card front with glue and the otter is on foam tape. 

Copic Colors Used:

Otter - E30, E31, E33, E35, E37

Shirt - C1

Pink - R81, R83, R85

Green YG61, YG63

Thanks for stopping by and Have a Great Day!

Sending Smiles! by Reneé Matarese

Hello Ai fans!

As you know I've been making cards to thank essential workers during the Covid quarantine.  This time around it was postal workers.

I used 5221 – Sending Love Cubbies.

I made a few copies...one for my postman, one for our local post office and one for my sister's friend who is a postal worker.  She said they were swamped and working so much overtime that he rarely saw his family. 

The doors on the mailbox open to reveal all the mail!

Also, the flag goes up and down.

Here's the inside.

This is the second version that I made.

Some of the letters are from 5181 – Happy Mailbox Cubbies.

The thank you verse is from the 5102 – Succulents Set.

Copics used:

B18, B24, B26, R37, R85,

E31, E99, W00, N0, Y19

20% Off Twist Ties and Flutters and Shades of Pink Challenge #274 Week 2!!!

Hello Ai Fans! 

We hope you enjoyed our first new release for 2020 last week! In addition to this being the second week of our "Shades of Pink" Challenge, this week we are offering a discount worth dancing for! 

Today, January 23rd, all Twist Ties and Flutters are 20% off with your online purchase! 

Use Coupon Code TWISTNSHOUT at checkout, and your discount will be applied to your cart. Stock up on these fun interactive sets! We've included some samples of past designs below to refresh your memories on these lovely sets.

Jil used our Tree Twist Ties below...

Or, take some inspiration from how Sharon used our Dog Flutter Set!

Now, without further ado, our design team is back this week to get you in a colorful mood with inspiration in Shades of Pink! You can find all of the details and supplies used by clicking the designer's name below.

Carol using Sending Love Cubbies

Crystal using our Lovable Animals Set 

Reneé using our Sending Love Cubbies

Jil with our Lovable Animals Set 

Jessica using our Sending Love Cubbies

Sharon with our Lovable Animals Set 

Niccole using our Sending Love Cubbies

 We can't wait to see your ideas come to life that include any hue of this popular color! Bright pink and floral? Hearts and pastel mauve? Pull out your rose-colored glasses and have fun with it! 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 pink 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 29th 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!

NEW Valentines + Shades of Pink Challenge #274!

Hello, Ai Fans!

We are so excited to announce the release of two ADORABLE Valentine's Day stamp sets! They both feature some super cute characters you are sure to love. Our first set is the Lovable Animals Set which features an Owl, Cat, Elephant and Fox. This set comes with the dies included which allows you to cut out the animals' arms to hold lovable items. You will also find 5 sentiment stamps to create the perfect Valentine's Day card.

Our second set is the Sending Love Cubbies. I know many of you have fallen in love with our Cubbies sets, and this one will not let you down. It features an adorable bunny whose front apron can be cut out to hold fun goodies. The die set included cuts out bits of the mailbox so you can make it full of all kinds of happy mail.

You can shop these two new sets at artimpressions.com

Carol is here to showcase our new Sending Love Cubbies Set!

Hello Ai friends!  Today I have a card using the oh so adorable new Sending Love set.  This set has so many images that can be used together or separately!

I love the interactive features of the mailbox!

I stamped the images in Copic safe ink and colored them with the colors listed below.  I used the coordinating dies (Yes! there are dies!) to cut them out.  Notice the slit, cut by the die in the bunnies apron, where you can tuck in whichever little elements you'd like.  Next, using an ink blending brush, I inked up a grassy piece with Twisted Citron and Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide inks.  I adhered the pieces in the mailbox and added a small brad to the arrow to attach it to the side.  I adhered it all to a piece of Neenah I die cut with a Rectangle Double Stitched die.  Some of it is adhered with liquid glue and other elements I used foam squares.  This is all on a top-folding A2 card base.

I stamped the sentiment in black ink and die cut it with a Flag Double Stitched die.  To create the red layer I set the die on a piece of red card stock and traced around the outside of it with a pencil.  I used scissors to cut it and adhered it to the sentiment piece.  Add a few foam squares to the back to pop it up.

This little bunny is so sweet and I had so much fun playing with the pieces and parts for this card.  Thank you for stopping by and taking a look!  Happy crafting!

Copic markers:

mailbox:   R56, R37, R35, R43, C00, C1, C3
heart box, bow, heart: R56, R37, R35, R43
square present:  BG11, BG32, BG34, BG49, C00, C1, C3
rabbit:  BG11, BG32, BG34, BG49, E34, E51, E53, E55, R00, R20, R21, R32, C00, C1, C3

flower:  Y13, Y15, Y19, YG01, YG25, YG17

Before we kickoff our next challenge, let's announce the winner from last week's Hugs & Kisses challenge!

Top Spot goes to ....

Heidi at My Little Stamping Blog

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She used our Slothsome Set in this adorable Valentine's Card! Congratulations Heidi! Contact Claire at feedback@artimpressions.com with your choice of three stamps and your mailing address.

It's time for a new challenge! Since we are seeing pink and red everywhere, this week's challenge is called Shades of Pink! Let's see you all dig down in your stash to find all things pink and red! Feel free to keep a Valentine's theme or venture off and create any theme that fits your need this time of year. If you're looking for some inspiration, please check out our Valentine's category at artimpressions.com or our Valentine's Day Pinterest Page.

We want to see how you create cards with pink 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 29th 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!