2021 Catalog Premiere + New Shipping Details!

Hello, Ai Fans!

It's here! It's here!

We are so excited to get to introduce our 2021 catalog! This year's edition features 92 pages of inspiration, products, and colorful images from our Design Team! 

You can purchase the new catalog here. 

In addition to our new 2021 catalog, we have also updated our Watercolor Catalog, and combined it with our Bible Journaling catalog! You can purchase this combination booklet here.

SHIPPING CHANGES AHEAD

Effective March 1st, 2021, our shipping costs will be changing to reflect increased local and international shipping pricing. Our new minimum purchase for free shipping will update to $75. International Flat Rate shipping for Canada will adjust to $15, and all other international locations will adjust to $35. All customers will still have the option to upgrade to other shipping options, including expedited shipping. These upgraded shipping costs are calculated at checkout. Thank you for your understanding as we work to accommodate these changes!

Since we are officially well into 2021, we want to see what your favorite set, card design, or creation was from 2020! You can use your favorite set in a new way, or showcase a card you made last year that you are proud of! If you're looking for some starter ideas, check out our Laughlines, Basics, Girlfriends, or Flip Cards on our Pinterest Page. 

Let's see your best of 2020!! Though you can use any stamps you have, we'd love to see any Art Impressions products in your collection!

Hurry, challenge closes Wednesday, February 24th 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

NEW VIDEO!!!

Join Bonnie on YouTube for a beautiful Arbor Pathway scene!

See you back next week on Facebook Live!

Pinterest 20K Giveaway + Celebrate with Ai Challenge Week 2

Hello Ai Fans!

Happy Thursday, and welcome to the Art Impressions Blog!

While we are doing the finishing touches on our new release for 2021, we want to celebrate some of the amazing things that have been happening here at Ai...and do a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to our [ALMOST] 20K GIVEAWAY!

We are ecstatic to be *almost* at 20,000 followers on our Pinterest!

Reneé from our Design Team has managed our Pinterest beautifully over the years, with oodles of inspiration and beautiful creations to share.

Help us get to 20K, and be entered to win one of Reneé's top 5 sets of 2020!!

[seen below]

Halloween Critters Set

Celeste Set

Doggy Kisses Set

Lighthouse Circlet MTF

Barnyard Animal Cubbies

WAYS TO ENTER:

1. FOLLOW Art Impressions Rubber Stamps on Pinterest

AND

2. COMMENT on our blog post here with your favorite set of 2021!!

International contestants welcome! Winners will be selected at random and announced Thursday, February 4th. Good luck and thank you to all our loyal fans! 

 

Now, we have some creative "challenge" inspiration for you from our Design Team!

Crystal and our Girlfriends are ready for a party with this Practically Perfect Set card!

Renee is going for the gold with this sparkly, metallic, and fabulous Birthday Cake Set card!

Bri used layers in her card to match the cake layers on her Birthday Circlet MTF image!

Lynn made our Feline Set bright and bold, and ready to "Pawty" with her card!

Jil 's card is perfect whether you're resolving to take up yoga, OR eat more cake. 

Don't you love how she used our Yoga Set set?!

Inspired? Check out the challenge rules below, and enter your creation!

For this challenge, we are celebrating our 300th CHALLENGE!!! Show us how you celebrate with your own card, bookmark, journaling page, or innovative stamping creation!

If you're looking for some starter ideas, check out our Laughlines, Basics, Girlfriends, or Flip Cards on our Pinterest Page. 

We want to see how you create a celebration in a card! Though you can use any stamps you have, we'd love to see any Art Impressions products in your collection!

Hurry, challenge closes Wednesday, February 3rd 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

NEW VIDEO!!!

Join Bonnie on YouTube to see how she created this colorful, spring-themed mushroom cottage!

Happy Stamping!

Design Team Call for 2021 + Last Day for our Watercolor Throwbacks!

Hello Ai Fans!

What a whirlwind 2020 was, and what a blessing it is to be starting off a new year!

Yesterday we debuted a new series with the one and only Kendra Krebs, our

Watercolor Throwbacks!

The first Tuesday of each month, we will be re-releasing one of our previously discontinued Watercolor Series Sets, complete with Instructional Booklet!

This week we brought back the Tuscan Summer Series 9 Part 1 & 2

Today is your LAST DAY to get these sets before they are no longer available! 

Shop these sets here, and make sure you mark your calendars for next month's Throwbacks, February 2nd!

And for more exciting news for 2021, we are looking for 2 new additions to our Design Team!

We are looking for:

Passionate stampers with a love for Ai designs.
Great coloring and stamp techniques. Watercolor stamping experience is a plus!
Fabulous card coordination (ex. color combos, layers, accents).
Creative and self-motivated designers.
Friendly folks who love email communication.

Requirements:

Must have an active blog and be connected with online communities.
Willing to submit to publications.
Create a weekly Ai blog post and Feature Post on a rotating schedule.
Create 2-3 monthly challenge examples for our card contest.
Comment on card contest entries.
Must be willing to post on social media.
Mail-in 10 monthly cards to Ai.

Benefits:

$75 monthly coupon to our online store.
30% off any additional orders above monthly allowance.
Additional stamps for promotions and new launches.
Bonus crafting products for special assignments.

Regulations:

6-month minimum requirement.
All card designs use 99% Ai stamps.

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If you are interested in joining the Ai Design Team, email Claire (claire@artimpressions.com). Please put “AiDT 2021 + Your Name” in the subject line of your email and include the following information:

Your name and mailing address.

Links to your blog and any online galleries you have.
Samples/Photos of at least 5 projects of varying styles.
Social media links – Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Shop, etc.
A list of recent publications and any related links.
Your previous or current DT experience with other companies.

 

Applications are due Friday, January 22nd at 5:00 p.m. PST.

 

Second round applicants will be contacted via email by Friday, January 29th.

 

Due to shipping restrictions, applicants must live in North America. 2 positions are available. 

Any questions can be directed to claire@artimpressions.com.

Good luck!

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Now, we have some creative "challenge" inspiration for you from our Design Team!

Renee made a card for her resolution (spending more time with those she loves) 

using our Nuts About You Set, 5133 – Flag Double Stitched Dies and 5072 – Block Letters Die Set !

Bri may have resolved to bake more...or be sweeter (how could she be?!) with her darling Gingerbread Cubbies card!

Lynn's resolution for more outings on two wheels is perfectly 

embodied in her Enjoy the Ride card!

Jil 's card is perfect whether you're resolving to take up yoga, OR eat more cake. 

Don't you love how she used our Yoga Set set?!

Crystal's definitely is in for a more active year...with a little wine, just like her 

Workout Gal Wheelie card!

Inspired? Check out the challenge rules below, and enter your creation!

It's a New Year, with new inspiration, and a new challenge! We want to see your best "New Year's Resolution" card, whether that's about losing the quarantine weight, getting older, spending time with friends, you name it! We want to see your goals for 2021!

If you're looking for some starter ideas, check out our Funny Farm, Work & Play, Girlfriends, or Ai People on our Pinterest Page. 

We want to see how you create your Resolution-themed card! Though you can use any stamps you have, we'd love to see any Art Impressions products in your collection!

Hurry, challenge closes Wednesday, January 20th 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

NEW VIDEO!!!

Join Bonnie on YouTube for her newest project using the Winding Scene, as well as new Watercolor sets from last year's release!

Happy Stamping!

NEW VIDEO! Snowy Birdhouse

Hello Ai Fans!

Welcome back, Watercolor Wednesday fans!

NEW VIDEO! Christmas in July is BACK! Watch Bonnie as she shares a simple snowy birdhouse project!

Happy Watercolor Wednesday!

View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t9VQG3plbbc

Laughlines Continued + Make Me Laugh Challenge #285 Week 2 !!!

Hello Ai Fans! 

Last week we Premiered 2 NEW Laughlines Sets!!

We certainly hope that these smiling faces and silly sentiments brightened your day!

Our Design Team is giving out the giggles this week with their adorable, funny cards!


Crystal was our feature this last week with her Be Happy Set shaker card!

Renee perfectly layered and framed our cute fella in the Dance It Out Set!

Niccole created a cute couple from BOTH the Dance It Out Set & Be Happy Sets!

Sharon got this little lady's dancing feet going with her Be Happy Set card!

Dot used both sets as well for this darling duo of cards! 

Carol made one cute "old geezer" with our Dance It Out Set!

Jil's fella from our Dance It Out Set is having a blast for his big day!

Jessica used our Dance It Out Set for another take on this cute senior sweetie!

This week for our new challenge, we want you to share something that hits your funny bone! Whether you use sentiments or images that make you chuckle, we can't wait to hear it! 

If you're looking for some starter ideas, check out our 3D Projects, Circlets, Mini Try-folds, or Windows on our Pinterest Page. 

We want to see how you create your best humor-themed card or creation! Though you can use any stamps you have, we'd love to see any Art Impressions products in your collection!
Hurry, challenge closes July 1st 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

NEW VIDEO!!!

Watch Bonnie create this darling scene with a little girl in the wildflowers!

Happy Stamping!

NEW VIDEO! Flowing Stream by Kendra Krebs

Hello Ai Fans!

Welcome back, Watercolor Wednesday fans!

NEW VIDEO! Watch guest artist, Kendra Krebs, as she teaches how to create a flowing stream landscape scene with only THREE stamp sets! Our As the Deer Set, Bible Journaling Flower, and Foliage sets are PERFECT for any landscape scenes you could dream up! Enjoy!

Happy Watercolor Wednesday!

View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g5TE2kF2zmE