NEW VIDEO - Sheep Flutter Quick Tips

Hello Ai Fans!

We have a new video for you with some quick tips on using our new Flutters line! Watch Kate assemble our NEW Sheep Flutter set to create an interactive card with moving arms, using only a pull tab, two brads, and some string! We hope you have a blast with this new interactive card idea!

View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lW-lDVGUqhk

Challenge 231 Winged Things - Week 2! PLUS Fiskars Stamp Press 40% Off!

Howdy, Ai Fans!

Flutter on over for oodles of inspiration with our newest project series! These interactive clear stamp and die sets help you make a character with flapping wings, ears or arms by pulling a tab! Too cute! Let's see what our designers created our new Flutters this week!

 

 

Our designers post these creations over on their personal blogs as well, so be sure to click on their name to visit their blog for even more info on how to make these cards. Sharon created a tutorial for you last week, in case you missed it you can find it HERE. We are so excited these sets are now available at artimpressions.com!

Cheri with Dog Flutter

Dana with Owl Flutter

Diane with Fairy Flutter

Jil with Sheep Flutter

Renee with Pig Flutter

Sharon with Dog Flutter

Have you heard about our new "Winged Things" challenge? This challenge is all about showcasing wings in your project, in one way or another! We'd love to see your favorite winged stamp in action in your handmade cards this week! Besides, it just might score you Top Spot... and free stamps!

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 Wednesday, May 9 at 5:00 p.m. PST to enter your creations.

✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

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BONUS - Sale Alert!

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I love Ewe to the moon! by Sharon Caudle

Hello AI Fans!!

Today I'm showing you another of the Flutters line from Art Impressions! I love every single one of them!! This is the fun Sheep Flutter Set! I totally ADORE her!! I'll be teaching the top card at Scrapbook Paradise on Monday if you're local and interested! 

And this is the card I made for Creativation. I will say it's much easier to put your Flutter on a separate panel, rather than trying to cut through a bunch of different layers on your entire card as I did below. Plus the mechanism works a lot smoother when there aren't so many layers for it to go through. 

Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit and until next time - stay crafty!!

Copics used: T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, R02, Blender

NEW Interactive Flutters! PLUS Challenge 231 "Winged Things"

Howdy, Ai Fans!
 Our NEW Flutters are here! Create an astonishing interactive card with our clear stamps, matching dies, and easy instructions! Our Fairy, Owl, and Pig designs flitter their wings up and down. Additionally, our Dog eagerly flaps his large ears and our Sheep waves her arms to say "I love ewe!" Make your card magical by assembling the fluttering mechanism with a couple brads, a pull tab, and a bit of string. These sets are best seen in action, so check out our introduction video! These sets make the most amazing interactive cards, grab yours today at artimpressions.com!

 

Sharon has an incredible tutorial to share with you today about how to put these fun Flutters together!

Hello AI Fans!

I'm super excited to get to show you the brand new Flutters line from Art Impressions!  This adorable pup is so happy to celebrate with you, no matter what the occasion! Just pull the tab and his ears fly up in the air! So much fun! The stamp set comes complete with all the stamps and dies you'll need to create this amazing interactive feature for your cards! It even has a package of the mini brads you use to attach the ears!! 

The dies all come hooked together, so separate them.

I colored him with Copic markers before I used the dies to cut him out.

I used the other cute guy in a dog house box you'll see below!

Use your brads to attach the ears, leaving the second hole on the inside so you can attach your pull mechanism.

Cut a 3/4" wide by 4" long piece and trim the top corners off. Once you've got your card assembled, you can cut off any excess length you might have.

With the included die, die cut the wholes for your twine

Thread your string through the holes in the pull tab and then the hole in the ears.  Using a #2 pencil to leave the right amount of slack, tie a knot. 

Using the slot die, cut two holes in your piece you're going to mount your dog to. 

Then thread the pull tab through them just like this. 

Put your card together and you've got an impressive interactive card for that someone special in your life!

Pull the tab and his ears fly up in the air!!

Here is the card I did for the Creativation show. These flutters are so much fun!!!

And here's a cute Dog Treat Box I made using the other cutie I colored up above! The dog house box is a Silhouette file.

Copics used:  E31, E33, E35, E37, E39, R20

Thanks, Sharon! What darling projects and a great tutorial for our new flutters! These same instructions work for all of our five flutters set, so grab your favorites and try it out for yourself! You'll be amazed how easy it is to create this marvelous project.

This brings us to our NEW challenge, "Winged Things"! We would love to see wings featured on your projects this time. They don't have to flutter (but wouldn't it be fun if they did?) Link up your project by May 9th for a chance to win!

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 Wednesday, May 9 at 5:00 p.m. PST to enter your creations.

✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

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We can't forget to recognize the winners of last week's Good Goes Around Challenge!

Top Spot goes to...

Helen F!

Congrats, Helen! We love your beautiful card featuring our Lighthouse Circlet MTF - your coloring pops beautifully on your white textured background! Email annelise@artimpressions.com with your address to claim your prize pack!

Honorable Mentions go to...

Nela!

Milene!

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Congrats, you two! Nela, your beautifully colored squirrels from our Nuts About You set look like they are inclosed in bubbles against your ink background - how beautiful! And Milene, the way you placed your Happy Haunting image over your circle window is so clever! Email annelise@artimpressions.com with your address and select a stamp set of your choice for a prize.

Thanks for joining our challenge, and be sure to join us again for "Winged Things!"