Birthday Laugh Lines By Jessica Shier

Hey everyone!

Today I'm sharing a birthday mashup! I thought it would be funny to combine two sets from Art Impressions, the Birthday Laugh Lines with the Yoga set. This ole' guy has some stretching to do!

To start off with I stamped the Birthday Laugh Lines guy on to a piece of Neenah Solar White 80lb cardstock. I did the same for the Yoga ladies too. Using Copic markers I colored them in, list of markers used below.  I also stamped the sentiment that I thought paired hilariously with these two images. I inked that up with Gina K Wild Wisteria ink and trimmed it down to a slim rectangle. 

I wanted the ole' guy in the foreground with the ladies in the background. So I trimmed most of the area on the guy's left, using a trimmer to get straight edges when I didn't have to fussy cut.  These are both larger images and this is an A2 (4.25 x 5.5inch) card so there wasn't a lot of room to place these funny people. Both images are brightly colored so I needed something to separate the two. For that I used some vellum cardstock. This worked and gives a window feel to the design; like the Yoga ladies are in another room. 

I also created a black cardstock edge, using the Art Impressions Rectangle Stitch die, second from largest. Then used the same rectangle die on the ole guy so that the panel fit into the black frame. All I had left to do after that was layer and adhere everything. The layers are; Neenah 110lb cardbase, Yoga ladies, vellum, Birthday guy/black frame and then the sentiment. 

Copic Markers Used;

100 Black

W9, W6, W3, W1, W0

W74, W35, W51, W34, W31, W18, W17

E00, Y02, YR02, R14, R27

Y26, Y23, Y21, YG67, YG03, G14

BV04, BV02, BV00, RV09, RV55, RV11

Thank you so much for joining me today! Happy Stamping! 

Dear Friends Like You by Niccole Kulig

Hello Ai fans!!

I am stopping by today to share a card I made using the 4761-Watering Can stamp set and the 5136-WC Sentiment Set 2. I wasn't quite sure where I was going but I love how it turned out.

I made two of them; one with a bow and the quilted embossing folder and one without a bow and the basket weaved embossing folder.  Not sure which one I like better.  Which one do you?

The Ai products I used were the 4761-Watering Can set and the 5136-WC Sentiment Set 2.  I also used the Marvy markers in 08-Violet and 15-Olive Green.

Here you can see a close up of the Marvy markers stamped onto vellum.  I stamped the flowers second generation; which means i stamped each on a piece of paper before stamping on the vellum.  It gives the flower color a softer color.

You can see I raised the background circle up with foam tape.  This is the circle with the sentiment on it.  The vellum circle is glued onto the white circle.  This is the one with the flowers stamped on it.

I finished them off with some sequins which are actually iridescence confetti. Which one is your favorite once you have seen them together? I think I like the one with the quilted background and the bow.

Thank you so much for spending some time with me and check back soon to see what I make next!

Marvy Markers used:

08 - Violet

15 - Olive Green

Until next time ... Hugs & inky fingers!

It's me or the house! | By Jessica Shier

Hello Ai Fans!

Happy Friday! This Housework set had me laughing after reading all the wonderful sentiments in it. I couldn't wait to color this glamorous lady! I love that she's wearing her pearls, heels and a fancy dress, which I had to paper piece with this shimmer textured cardstock. She had me laughing, but wait until you see the inside. lol!

I started this design out by stamping the lady from the Art Impressions Housework set, using Amalgam ink. All the images are colored with Copic Markers, except the dress portion which I stamped on to a piece of Tonic Luxury Embossed paper and fussy cut out. Then adhered over the stamped dress. It is very hard to see in the photo but it has a floral embossed pattern and is a shimmery aqua color. 

Since the challenge for this week is shape cards I wanted to play around with shapes. I cut the colored card panel using the largest Double Stitch Hexagon die and a rectangle stitch die, only cutting part of the hexagon. I layered a piece of pattern paper (Pink Fresh Indigo Hills) behind. This pattern cardstock already had a bit of texture and splatter to it but I added more by using a couple of Distress Oxide inks. I was going for a coffee splatter kind of look lol. Which seems to be the mess I clean up almost daily. 

I also stamped the sentiment using Versafine Clair Nocturne ink and clear embossing powder on to a piece of vellum. Then, I cut the stamped vellum with a Flag Stitch die. Vellum can be tricky to adhere but I find that you can't see the adhesive through the sentiment or with the splattered background, I just used my ATG to do that. 

I like to add just a bit of the front of the card to the inside of the card. For this one I used the hilarious cat riding the robot vacuum image, which is also included in the Housework set! All I had left was to stamp another great sentiment and add a strip of pattern paper to the bottom. 

That cats face Lol! 

Copic Markers Used:
C5, C3, C1
E51, E35, E31
Y26, Y21, Y13
R85, R81, BV00
BG18, BG15, BG13, BG11, BG10
Colorless Blender

Thank you guys so much for joining me today. Happy Stamping! 

NEW VIDEO - Holiday Mansion Quick Tips

Hello Ai Fans!

With the release of our new Holiday Mansion line, we thought we would do a product closeup so you can see how fun it can be to create with our two new sets!

Our Holiday Mansion stamp and die sets allows you to customize your house with shutters, and a door that swings open and close! Pair it with our HM Accessories stamp and die set to decorate your house for Halloween or Christmas, with items such as ghosts, pumpkins, wreaths and Santa!

The images are so fun to color too! Just the perfect size to slip behind the windows or doors. We hope you enjoy this video!

Copic Markers used: Y13, Y18, Y21, Y23, Y26, YR20, YR23, G24, G28, E34, E37, R22, R24, R29

View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O3KvUhAo1_I

Selma ~ by Sherry Eckblad

Hello Ai Fans!

We are finally enjoying some great weather here in Minnesota. We still have snow but at least I can see over the tops of cars now.

This morning I am sharing with you a card I created using Selma from the Selma and Glady's set.

(copics used: E00, E01, E02, E07, E09, E18, R20, R14, R29, RV55, NO)

Don't you just love a bathing suit that fits your personality and this suit definitely fits Selma's big personality.

Thanks for stopping by to visit.

*Tsukineko MEMENTO Full Size Ink Pad TUXEDO BLACK	Selma & Gladys Set	Vellum Paper	*Neenah Classic Crest **110 LB** SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Pack 25 Sheets	Copic Markers	TH tiny attacher
*Tsukineko JET BLACK STAZON Ink Pad Permanent SJ001

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Challenge 130 - "Sheer Perfection" Week Two!

Hello Ai Fans!

Welcome back for week two of our Sheer Perfection challenge!

This week, we wanna see through your entries! :)

The only stipulation this week is to use vellum! I'm personally obsessed with the stuff, so if you need extra I have a huge stash! ;)

Our designers are BACK with some fabulous inspiration for you!

Cheryl using Goldie Golfer Set (4324)

 Judith using Bunny and Egg (P3098) and Easter Ribbit (F4013)

 Karen using Caroling Tots (T3607)

 Kerry using Little Sprout (4317)

 Marie using Tweetheart Set (4363)

Reneé using Anthonie (T4115), Kate (T4113), Bunny & Ducky Mini Set (4404), Smell Jelly Beans (C1677) and Block Happy Easter (G2868).

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!
✻ 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, March 11th at 5:00 p.m. PST to enter your creations.
✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

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Challenge 130 - "Sheer Perfection" Use Vellum

Hello Ai Fans!

Welcome back to a new challenge at Ai! We had a ton of fun last week with our "Kraft-y" challenge. Let's check out our winners!

Top Spot with some FABULOUS TryFold cards is …

CeliseMcL!!!

We were blown away by her fabulous 'Krafty' card and all her amazing TryFold cards!

Congratulations, Celise! Contact kate@artimpressions.com for your $50 prize pack!

Our Honorable Mentions this week are …

Melissa O.

Hempukka

Congratulations to our HM winners! Contact kate@artimpressions with your address and a stamp set of your choice for your prize!

Now, it's time for a new challenge!

This week, we wanna see through your entries! :)

The only stipulation this week is to use vellum! I'm personally obsessed with the stuff, so if you need extra I have a huge stash! ;)

Our design team will be back next week with lots of inspiration for you! Until then, link up below to submit to our contest!

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!
✻ 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, March 11th at 5:00 p.m. PST to enter your creations.
✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

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Challenge 96 - "Feeling Frosted?" Use Vellum!

Good Morning Ai Fans!

We just had a fantastic time at CHA and we're looking forward to all the new releases coming your way! Make sure to check your local store for the NEWEST Ai products and that you're signed up for our newsletter (link in our sidebar) for the latest updates when items are online!

This week, we're "feeling frosted" as the winter rolls on at home! We're still warming up the cars in the morning and hauling our coats everywhere! As the cold weather rolls on ... we want to see some "frosted" areas on your designs! The only requirement is to use vellum! Check out the designs from our DT!

 Tammie

Trena

 Renee

Zora

 Crystal

Kerry

Amazing work DT! Love all the different vellum die cuts and embossed accents! Thank you all!

The winner from last week's "Bling It On" challenge is ...
SUE DREES

Congratulations! We loved your adorable "Comfy on Couch" card! Nice and sparkly! Contact me at kate@artimpressions.com to receive your $10 coupon code!

Here are the guidelines for our weekly challenges: 

1. Please make a new card or creation. You can make any crafty item you wish; this is not limited to cards! 

2. Limit two submissions per person. You will receive extra votes if you use Art Impressions stamps! 

3. Include a link back to the Ai Blog or grab our button on the top left of our sidebar! 

4. Share the Ai love by clicking and commenting your fellow crafters. 

5. Make sure to get your link up by Wednesday at 6 p.m. PST to enter your creations. 

Good luck and happy stamping!