Sending Birthday Bucks Your Way! Card by Tasha

 Happy Friday Art Impressions friends! 

Tasha here sharing a fun birthday card created with the 5043 – Ole Buck Set.

I had so much fun coloring this group of hunters with Copic Markers. I used lots of greens and browns for the camouflage and added pops of bright orange to really make the images stand out.

For the background, I created some soft orange clouds with Distress Oxide ink and a cloud stencil. I also added a simple grassy ground using quick Copic Marker flicks to keep the focus on the stamped images.

I layered the card with orange, green, brown, and plaid papers to coordinate with the coloring. I also added a couple layers behind the sentiment to give it a little extra dimension.

The “Sending a Few Bucks for Your Birthday” sentiment makes me smile and is perfect with these guys!

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Time to Dance! Card by Tasha

 Happy Friday Art Impressions friends. 

Tasha here sharing a birthday card featuring the 6176-Exclusive Ballet Bear stamp. I have been loving all the little Ai bear stamps lately and this ballet bear is perfect for a birthday card. To make my project more unique, I stamped the bear three times and created a stage; I love their colorful tutus!

For the coloring I used Copic Markers and drew the background with a black liner pen. I wanted a spotlight on each dancer, so I used a variety of yellow markers to look like lights were shining down on the them; I also used the same shades on the tiny stars so everything blends together nicely.

Lastly, I attached gold glitter paper for sparkle, layers of purple and pink card stock, and a piece of Art Impression pattern paper. I thought the star print coordinated with the stars around the bears. I also stamped "To the Birthday Girl" with purple ink on a banner to complete the card.

I hope you enjoyed this card and are having a wonderful day!

Fabulous Gardener Gail! Card by Tasha

 Happy Friday Art Impressions Friends!

Tasha here sharing a card featuring the fun 6076-Gardener Gail stamp set and the 6099-Garden Paper Pack to create a fun little gardening scene.

I started by stamping Gail and used the included dies to cut the image out before coloring. I wanted to coordinate with the pattern paper, so I colored the flower with the same shades on the flowers in the background. I love the happy yellow petals!

To complete the card, I added several layers of card stock and a frame cut from Art Impressions floral pattern paper. I also stamped "Pruned & Fabulous" and attached a white frame around the greeting. I think these colors are great and the sentiment is perfect to send to anyone, anytime of the year!

I hope you enjoyed today's project and are having a wonderful day!

A Wildly Fun Birthday Card by Tasha

 Happy Friday Art Impressions friends!

Tasha here sharing a new birthday card featuring the cute lion from the Art Impressions 5400-Birthday Critters Set.

This cheerful little guy felt perfect for a fun and colorful birthday design. I started with an orange background created using alcohol ink blending, then cut it with the 5061-Square Double Stitched Dies. I really love the stitched pattern because it adds texture without overpowering the design. To make the card feel extra festive, I added two stamped gift box images along with a playful star pattern paper that brings in even more birthday energy.

For the layers, I used the 6047-Scalloped Square Dies to cut white and olive green paper. The scalloped design on the large square adds so much detail and helps frame the center image beautifully. To finish things off, I attached a Happy Birthday stamped mini banner and added one final paper layer in a golden color to coordinate with the orange background and pull everything together. This card was so much fun to create and I hope it brings a smile to someone on their special day. 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you are having a great day!

Love, Love Me Do Challenge #420 Week #1

Hello Ai fans!

Welcome to our new Love, Love Me Do challenge!

We want to see all of your lovey, dovey creations.

Pink or Red or Hearts or Love.

You name it!

Please take note,
we have a new requirement.

We're not a large corporation like Simon Says Stamp that sells MANY brands.

Art Impressions is a family run company that designs ALL of their own stamps, dies and designer paper.

Therefore, moving forward, we're going to ask that you use some sort of Art Impressions product on your challenge entries. Everything else remains the same. Please see the full list of rules below.

After checking out the beautiful snowman themed Frosty Kisses funky fold card from our Featured Designer Tasha, scroll down to see who won our last challenge.

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 Hi everyone, Tasha here sharing my project created for the #420 Love, Love Me Do Challenge.The adorable main image is from the 6107-Snowman Hugs Set, and honestly, who can resist a snowman hug? They add the perfect touch of warmth and charm to this love-themed project.

This card features a W-V Card Fold, which adds fun dimension and makes the design extra special when displayed. It’s such a great fold for showing off patterned paper

-Base: 5-1/2” x 11”

Score across at 1-3/4”, 3-1/2”, 5-1/4” and 7”

-Center Card Base: 3” x 6”

Score across at 3”

-Fold and score all the score lines.

To create a fun and layered panels, I mixed and matched patterned papers from two packs: the 6051-Mother’s Day Paper Pack and the 5741-Valentines Paper Pack. These patterns pair beautifully together and really help set the tone with soft colors.

I also used Distress Oxide Ink to add extra pops of pink throughout the design, giving the project more depth and a soft, blended look that really enhances the love theme.

This project was so much fun to create, and I absolutely loved combining these sets to celebrate all things love and hugs! 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you will participate in the #420 Love, Love Me Do Challenge!

That card from Tasha is just the CUTEST!!

Thank you so much for the inspiration.

Now let's see who won our Pocket Full of Sunshine Challenge.

We had a BUNCH of entries which makes me SO happy!

For our Top Spot we chose:

Betty C.

Please contact Leah at Feedback@artimpressions.com

to claim a free stamp set of your choice!!

Our Lucky Random Winner was:

#2 Julie W.

Please contact Leah at Feedback@artimpressions.com

to claim a free stamp set of your choice!!

There were so many entries and you all made it so difficult to choose a winner. We can't wait to see what you create over the next two weeks for our Love, Love Me Do challenge.

 ✻ 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.

 ✻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