Succulents Bloom! by Reneé Matarese

Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing a card made with the new 5102 – Succulents Set.
I also used the 

5065 – Oval Double Stitched Dies.

This is such a pretty set and with all the colors you can use and the combinations of flowers, the possibilities are truly endless!

I used foam tape to pop up the flowers at different heights to give the card a lot of dimension.

I love the way the flowers look with the gingham paper.

There are several fun verses that come with the set besides the one I used as well.  

Copics used:

B39, B41, B95, BV02, BV34

R81, R83, R85, G08, G12, G40

Watercolor Succulents by Carol Hintermeier

Happy Monday Ai fans!

My card today features a watercolored card using the beautiful Succulents Set.  I just used four of the stamps for my card, but there are several more stamps in this awesome set!

I used Canson Watercolor paper and my MISTI to stamp a few of the succulents from the set into a background pattern.  These were stamped with Versamark and heat embossed in white.  A couple weekends ago I was so happy to be at an event and took a class where I learned to used Ken Oliver's Color Bursts to watercolor.  I used four colors to watercolor the succulents.  I did the background first though, so I could see the images better.  I used a Tombow marker in Willow Green for that.  In order to see the large succulent's petals better, I did a light wash of green over the entire plant (2nd photo below).  Here are a couple of my "in progress" photos.

   

I've listed the colors I used below, but really, after doing a web search for succulents, you can use just about any nature-y color you want!  I tapped out a bit of the powder onto my Watercolor Palette and added just a drop or two of water.  This is key as you don't want to over dilute the color.  These are highly pigmented and I would pick up a dab of color with my brush and dilute it as needed off to the side.  Once everything was dry, I used a stitched square die to cut the panel out and used double-sided tape to adhere it to a 5-3/4" x 5-3/4" card base.  I used 110# Neenah Solar White for the card base since the watercolor panel is heavier too.

I stamped the sentiment from the WC Sentiments Set with Versafine Onyx Black and die cut it with a die from Flag Double Stitched Dies.  I used some foam squares to pop it up and scattered a few clear dewdrops from my stash across the card.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  Have a wonderful, crafty week!

Ken Oliver Color Burst colors:  Sap Green, Fuchsia, Prussian Blue

My Favorite Things/Ken Oliver Color Burst colors:  Jellybean Green, Tropical Teal

Tombow watercolor marker:  #173-Willow Green

Hello Succulents! by Reneé Matarese

Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing a card made with the new 5102 – Succulents Set.
I also used the 

5065 – Oval Double Stitched Dies.

This is such a pretty set and with all the colors you can use and the combinations of flowers, the possibilities are truly endless!

I used foam tape to pop up the flowers at different heights to give the card a lot of dimension.

I liked the way the flowers look with the two different types of wood paper.

There are several fun verses that come with the set as well.  Tune in next week and you'll see another succulents card where I used one of the sentiments.

Copics used:

B39, B41, B95, BV02, BV34

R81, R83, R85, G08, G12, G40,

Succulent Space by Niccole Kulig

Hello Ai fans!!

Today I am stopping by to share a card using the Succulents stamp set from Art Impressions.  I know what you are thinking ... ANOTHER Succulent card?  Can you tell this is my favorite stamp set at the moment?  I promise this is the last card using the Succulent set for a while.  It is just to darn cute and versatile. 

I started by Copic coloring my Succulent.  I die cut the image and set it aside.

I Trimmed .5" off of the card front and cut it 2" in. I added two tiny green trim pieces to define the cut space. I lined it up with my card base and then glued my Succulent onto the two pieces. I stamped the sentiment "Just For You" from the same Succulent set.

I finished it off with some Apple Green Nuvo Drops to balance out the card.  

Here is another look at the card.  I love how bright the card is. Doesn't the strip missing from the middle really give it some dimension? 

Copics Used:
G99
YG00, YG03, YG25, YG67

Thank you so much for stopping by.  See you again soon -

Until next time ... Hugs & inky fingers!

NEW Challenge 259 Shaker Cards WEEK 2! AND Warehouse Sale 2019 Announced!

Hello, Ai Fans!

Did you catch our exciting announcement on our newsletter today?! You are cordially invited to the fifth annual Art Impressions Warehouse Sale, a two-day shopping spectacular on Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23, 2019, in Keizer, Oregon!

We are building over 2,000 square feet of shopping space for you to grab some great stamps at discounted prices! Find our current and popular stamps, as well as closeouts, seconds, unmounted rubber sheets, and accessories!

Please note we have a NEW sale location in Keizer, Oregon, as well as a NEW hotel to book your accommodations! Visit our page for more information, and be sure to RSVP to receive a free gift at the event! We hope to see you there!

We are back with the second week of our super fun shaker card challenge! Let's take a look at what the team has in store for us today!

Jil with Meerkat Set and Hexagon Double Stitched Dies


Renee with Octopus Flip Card

Sharon with Gator Popcard, Rounded Rectangle Double Stitched Dies, and Flip Card Die

Carol with Tea Card PopCard and Succulent Set sentiment
with Oval Double Stitched Dies


Niccole with our Succulents Set


Crystal with our Hedgehog Set
with Banner Double Stitched Dies and Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies


Jessica with our Whisk It Set
with Square Double Stitched Dies

Join the party! Shaker cards are so fun to make, and there are so many different kinds you can create! Make a card, share it with us by linking it up, show us what you got! You just might win a prize, and you know how much we love giving away 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, July 3 at 5:00 p.m. PST to enter your creations.
✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Succulent Terrarium by Niccole Kulig

Hello Ai fans!!

Today I am stopping by to share a card using the Succulents stamp set from Art Impressions. This card is clean and simple that is for sure.  But it sure makes an impact.

I started by coloring my Succulents with my Copic markers and using the coordinating dies to cut them out.  

I used my Hexagon Double Stitched Dies from Ai to cut out my make shift terrarium.  I have not cut apart my hexagons yet.  I love that I can cut multiple frames in the hexagon shape. I only used the biggest three sizes for my frame.

I added my Succulents last and arranged one flat with glue, the big one in the middle I used glue on the bottom half and raised the top half with foam tape.  For the last smaller one in front; I popped him up with foam tape. 

I finished it with a few light green confetti sequins.  And a small stamp in the bottom corner of the inside of the card.  I love the offset of the sentiment in the corner. It really was a card that came together quickly.  

I love how it looks like you are looking down into a terrarium. Wouldn't you agree ... a perfect birds eye view??

COPICS Used:  
G99
YG00, YG03, YG25, YG67

Thank you so much for stopping and spending a little time with me. See you soon!

Until next time ... Hugs & inky fingers!

Desert Window Pop Art Inspired | By Jessica Shier

Hello Ai Fans!

It's officially summer! This Desert Window set is perfectly paired with a few Succulents set sentiments to make a bright pop art watercolor design. I even used Tombow Markers for the first time and the Art Impressions Watercolor Palette. So easy and fun! I hope you enjoy the card process video I have below. 

To start this card design off, I stamped the Desert Window image 4 times on a piece of Arches Cold Press watercolor cardstock. I used Versafine Clair Nocturne ink and clear embossed each one. I'm going to use this Desert Window image in a similar way as I did with the Eagle Window in this blog post for Art Impressions that I did last week. I love the elegant sentiments that come with these window images but I also like the versatility of using other Art Impressions sentiments with them to make something even more unique. In this case, I used several phrases from the Succulents set. I even used one of the succulent stamp images as a backdrop to the center "Just for you" sentiment. I used vellum cardstock and white embossing powder for a subtle look. 

It's been a while since I have colored with a marker like the Tombow, so I really took some time playing with them. By mixing and layering the colors in this funky pop art inspired design, it was so fun letting loose and creating purple suns and pink cacti! The great thing about this though is if you are not a big fan of bright colors as I am this would also look lovely in pastels or muted tones. Since today is the first day of Summer I thought the bright colors were appropriate. 

Card Process Video

Tombow Markers Used:

Brights set

755 Rubine Red

743 Hot Pink

933 Orange

055 Process Yellow

133 Chartreuese

173 Willow Green

493 Reflex Blue

665 Purple

636 Imperial Purple

Thank you for joining me today! Happy Stamping! 

Home Grown Eagle Window By Jessica Shier

Hello Ai fans!

This month I'm using some of the Windows to the World stamps. This Eagle window caught my eye, and with it getting warmer in the Northwest, Americana decor is popping up everywhere! Today is also Flag Day (June 14th, 1777) in America. Perfect time to combine the eagle with these red white and blue pattern papers.

I first stamped the Eagle Window image with Gina K. Amalgam ink and colored it in with Copic markers, colors listed below. I used a Gelly Roll white pen to add a few highlights through out the image.  This went really quick and I also used minimal markers. Images like these window stamps, are great for the summertime, when we might be a bit more busy. All of them  are so picturesque,  they can simply and easily be the focal point to any card front.

This image has a beautiful sentiment that surrounds the square image but I trimmed that off and added a sentiment "Home Grown" from the Succulent set. I thought that sentiment fit so well and I really enjoy mixing stamp sets together. I knew I wanted to add a gold border with embossing powder around it. This is easily done by swiping your clear embossing ink pad across all the edges. 

The pattern paper I used for today's card is from the Pebbles America paper pack. Unfortunately it is another bundle of pattern paper that I've stashed away for years, I've linked to a similar one below. I love that I am using my pattern paper more instead of hoarding it! To add a bit more stars I used a die set from Papertrey Ink and die cut the three sketch stars from vellum. I adhered those to the card in a cluster with liquid glue and added the heat embossed sentiment "Home Grown" from the Art Impressions Succulent set. I left the inside blank. This card could be used for anything, from celebrating someone in the military, to July Fourth greetings to a friend.

Copic Markers Used:

W9, W6, W3, W1, W0

E77, E74, Y18

B99, B95, B93, B91

YG67, YG45, YG03

Thank you so much for joining me today!

Happy Stamping!

Challenge 258 Desktop Decor WEEK 2! PLUS, FREE New Product Flyer with Your Purchase Thru June 17!

Hello, Ai Fans!

We're back with the second week of our Desktop Decor challenge! We're featuring our NEWEST releases, Never Too Old and Birthday Laugh Lines and our Succulents Set! Each designer has made a unique project perfect for your desk, whether functional or just for fun! Click the designer's name to visit her blog for more info, and find these sets at artimpressions.com!

Carol with Birthday Laugh Lines


Crystal with Succulents Set


Jessica with Never Too Old Laugh Lines

 Jil with Never Too Old Laugh Lines


Niccole with Succulents Set


Renee with Birthday Laugh Lines

Sharon with Never Too Old Laugh Lines

Aren't these projects so cute? There is no limit to what you can make for our challenge! We love making things pretty - why not dress up your desk by joining us in this challenge? There's one week left to join, and we'd love to see what you make AND give out stamp prizes to Top Spot and 2 Honorable Mentions!

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, June 19 at 5:00 p.m. PST to enter your creations.
✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Enjoy a FREE New Product Flyer with any purchase, now until June 17! Flip through 14 colorful pages and view our latest release up close, complete with card samples for your inspiration! Pair this supplement with our 2019 Catalog for a full range of popular Art Impressions products. Grab your free flyer by simply placing an order at artimpressions.com! No code necessary, we will automatically add the flyer for free to every order through June 17!

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Limit one Free New Product Flyer per order. Promotion valid for orders placed June 13-June 17.