"LOVEly" Wedding card by Reneé Matarese

Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing a wedding card that I made.

I've used two different sets to make my card.

The flowers are from 5272 – Blossom Border Set from the Bible Journaling series.

The cake that represents the "O" in LOVE is from 5254 – Wedding Cake Set from the Basics line.
The background panel was created using the Quatrafoil Panel from Amazing Paper Grace at Spellbinders.  I couldn't find a link so I think it may be retired.

I used more of the flowers on the inside where I add MR & MRS.

They're the same flowers from the front of the card except I used the full stamp.  On the front of the card I trimmed off the end piece.

Copics used:

E18, E79, E87, YG91, YG95,
V0000, V06, V12, Y28, C0, T4

Wedding Cake Cards - Congratultions- by Crystal

Hi AI fans! I have a set of cards to share that I made using the Wedding Cake stamp set. I will be using this stamp set over and over again I have so many ideas of ways to use it. 

For this card I stamped the triple layer cake with some brown ink to make my background paper. I stamped the image once onto white smooth card stock and die cut it out after I colored it in with alcohol markers. I added pattern paper to the bottom over my stamped pattern paper that I made.

I adhered the die cut cake with foam tape over one of the cakes on my kraft card stock background. I kept the sentiment simple by just stamping it onto a small strip of white card stock. I added a couple sequins next to the sentiment and matted the panel onto a piece of pattern paper. 

My second card is really simple I die cut a oval into some striped pattern paper and adhered it onto Kraft card stock. 

I stamped the sentiment at an angle onto some solid purple card stock. 

On my last card I have to share to day I matted some purple card stock onto Kraft card stock. 

I added some stripes of paper to the side of the purple card stock. I stamped the sentiment onto a white card stock and adhered it to the bottom of the card. 

I hope this gave you some new ideas to use this stamp set. 

Happy Stamping!

                  

Wedding Cake Set Cards by Jil Lebel

Hello Ai fans!

For this weeks cards I used the Wedding Cake stamp and die set to make two wedding cards.  I really went down two different paths with each card.  This set is perfect for any wedding because you can make the cake with the wedding colors.  

The first card is a bit more straightforward than the second one.  It has a traditional fold. The images were stamped on Copic Ultra White card stock with Gina K black Amalgam ink and colored with Copic Markers.  The colors are listed at the end of this post.  The images were cut out with the matching dies that come with the stamp set. The greeting was stamped on a separate piece of paper with Versafine Clair Nocturne ink and cut with the Oval Double Stitched Dies. The background paper and frame are from the Tonic Mint Blush 6" x 6" paper pad.  The frame is cut with the Mama Elephant Park Ave. Dies. The frame and large cake are added to the card with foam tape.

The second card is on a flip card base from Anna Griffin. The images were stamped on Copic Ultra White card stock with Gina K black Amalgam ink and colored with Copic Markers.  The colors are listed at the end of this post.  The images were cut out with the matching dies that come with the stamp set. I attached the cake, swirl and cake slice to the card with foam tape.  I'm sorry I don't have more pictures for you, but this card was very hard to film.

Copic Colors Used:
Dark Yellow - E13, Y15, Y11, Y00
Light Yellow - Y11, Y00
Purple - BV13, BV02, BV01, BV00
Green - G21, YG63
White - N1
Rose - RV11, RV32, RV34
Cake - E41, E42, E43
Flowers - BV000, BV01, BV13

Thanks for stopping by and Have a Great Day!

Happy Wedding Day! by Reneé Matarese

Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing two cards that I made using Art Impressions new

5254 – Wedding Cake Set.

I also used 5065 – Oval Double Stitched Dies on both my cards.  I trimmed it on my green card so that it looked like a tablecloth.

I love black and white for weddings so I made them both in that theme but with different pops of color.  I've also been trying to use some of my older supplies lately.  That's been kind of a goal of mine...to use what I already have instead of adding more embellishments to my already huge collection.  I used a button on each of my cards.

If you like these cakes, and how could you not, you should check out the new birthday cake set too!

It's difficult to see but I also added some Wink of Stella to the trim and flowers.  It looks much better in person. I just couldn't get my camera to pick it up well.

Copics used:

Green card:

R27, YG41, YG45, T2, T3, N0, C9, E00, E18, E35

Red card:

R27, R89, YG41, YG45, N0, T2, T3, C9

Congratulations- Two Wedding Cake Cards by Crystal

Hi, Ai fans! This week I made two cards using the new Wedding Cake stamp set. I had so much fun making these two cards. For my first card, I stamped this layer cake with Memento black ink colored it in with alcohol ink.

I thought this cake looked like a chocolate cake to me yummy. So I colored the cake in light brown and the frosting a darker brown.

I die cut Kraft card stock to layer with the double stitched rectangle dies. I love the look of the same color card stock layered onto the same color. I used a oval to die cut a opening onto the center of the Kraft card stock and a smaller oval to die cut out white card stock to place the cake.

This card was made very much like the first card. I die cut a much larger stitched oval opening for the cake to sit. 

I stamped the sentiment "Congratulations" onto a white strip of card stock and adhered it at the bottom of the oval. 

I adhered both card panels to a side folding 5 1/2" X 4 1/4" card base.

Happy Stamping!

Invitation + Cake Sets New Releases + You're Invited Challenge #282

Hello, Ai Fans!

Welcome back to our blog!

You are cordially invited to enjoy a closer look at our newest sets!

These detailed, delicate sets are perfect for any occasion, but really shine for upcoming summer weddings and events!!!

Our customers have been going gaga over our beautiful new Invitation Sets! 

The Floral Invites feature lacy poppies and greenery in various groupings so you can get inventive! Our Greenery Invites celebrate beautiful eucalyptus bundles and sentiments for any invitation or "Just Because".

You're also invited to enjoy our Birthday Cake Set & Wedding Cake Sets! These sets include a variety of cake styles for each occasion, stamps AND dies. No fussy-cutting for these darling goodies! These make the perfect card to celebrate any occasion.

You can shop these new sets at artimpressions.com, and don't forget, they're 20% off!!!

This week Carol has a "treat" for us with her project featuring our Greenery Invites!

~Hello Ai friends!~

Today I'm happy to be the feature designer for today's new challenge!  For my challenge inspiration, I've used the beautiful Greenery Invites to create an invitation set.

Here are steps for this set:

• Trim Neenah Solar White 110# into three pieces--two at 4-¼" x 2-¾" and another to 4" x 5-¼".  I recommend using the 110# card stock so the warping isn't too bad when heat embossing.
• Stamp the wreath onto the 4" x 5-¼" card stock with Copic safe ink.
• Stamp the greenery onto the two smaller cards.
• Color the images with Copic markers.  My colors are listed below.
• After my coloring was done, I decided to stamp the berry branch randomly around the wreath.
• Die cut some gold metallic card stock with fine frames dies twice.  Adhere the two pieces together for each frame.  Set aside to dry.
• Emboss the sentiments onto the cards by stamping with Versamark and sprinkling on the embossing powder.  I used a black embossing powder.  If you do, be sure to use that anti-static bag thoroughly to eliminate the black specks.

To finish up I adhered the gold frames.  I added foam tape to the back of the larger card and adhered it to a top-folding A2 card base.



I thought the berries needed some dimension, so I added some Ebony Black Nuvo Crystal Drops to each one.  I also added a few drops to the other cards to tie the theme together even more.



There are so many ways to use this set!  I didn't use all the images included, and also, there's a "thank you" sentiment so you can make beautiful thank you cards with this set too!  Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you'll join in this fun new challenge!

Copic markers:

rounded leaves:  G46, YG45, G12, YG41, YG11

oblong leaves:  G17, G05, G02

pointed leaves:  G29, G28, G07, YG06

Now, as we get ready for another new challenge, let's congratulate the winner of our 

Best Friends!!!

Once again, you each brought such fun and festivity to our challenge!!

Without further ado though, Top Spot goes to Lisa Lynn who used our 

Enjoy the Ride Set for a darling card to celebrate her parents, who are best friends. 

Isn't that just too cute?!

Congrats Lisa Lynn!!!

Contact Claire at feedback@artimpressions.com with your mailing address, and choice of 3 stamps. Well done!

This week for our new challenge, we want to see your best creative card or gift for your best friend! In this time of adaptation, let's see how you brighten someone else's day! There is nothing better than sharing handmade care with those you cherish. If you're looking for some starter ideas, check out our Floral, PopCards, Wonderful Watercolor, or TryFolds on our Pinterest Page. 

We want to see how you create your best invitation! Though you can use any stamps you have, we'd love to see any Art Impressions products in your collection!
Hurry, challenge closes May 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!

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NEW VIDEO!!!

Watch as Bonnie watercolors our popular NEW Floral Invites! These stamps make the sweetest baby or bridal shower invites! Let us see how you use them by tagging us on Instagram or Facebook! Enjoy!

Happy Stamping!