Enjoy the Ride - 50th Anniversary Card

Hello everyone!  A couple that I know well is celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and I wanted to make them something that was fun and casual because that's the kind of people they are. This is guaranteed to be different from any other card they receive. It features a fun-loving couple from the 5186-Enjoy the Ride Set. I created an extra large and exaggerated picket fence background for this card. On top of that is an elongated number 50 that I cut with my Cricut machine. Don't you think the fence and gold number look great as the backdrop to the biking couple? It really reminds me of a scene that might be in an animated movie.

This is a 5 x 7 card. It has an acetate panel in it which provides a clear background for the picket fence. The fence was made free hand and then embossed with a woodgrain embossing folder before being glued in in place. Next was a quick design of the extra large number 50 which I cut out on the Cricut. I glued this on top of the fence. I cut out a grass border with my Cricut and layered that on top of the fifty. The next step was to stamp, color, and cut out the couple on the bike. I mounted it with foam tape at the base of the card on top of the grass layer. I also colored and cut out the balloons and mounted them with foam tape behind the bike.

I stamped the sentiments next and used punches to cut them out. I applied them on the card and added two small gold glitter enamel dots to each one. The last steps were to make a double bow in gold ribbon and attach it to the card. I also added a cream and gold purchased flower to the front. 

  I can't wait to give this card to my friends for their special anniversary. I think they are going to love it! I hope you do too.

Thanks so much for joining me here at the blog today. Please visit the Ai store for the sets I used and all the things you need for your card, journal, and tag making projects. Happy creating!

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Thinking of You Card by Tasha!

 Happy Friday Ai Friends!

Tasha here sharing a new card inspired by the current "Birds of a Feather" Challenge. My card features the swans from the new KH5820-My Favorite Birds Set. This set includes several different bird stamps, but I love swans and could not wait to use it on a project.

I started by stamping the swan couple on to white card stock and used masking paper to cover the images before creating the background. To make sure I had a crisp line, I used purple tape across the card so I wouldn't get any ink on the bottom. 

For the water, I used two shades of blue Distress Oxide Ink and a white gel pen to add a water-like detail around the birds; I love gel pens! After the color for the water was done, I used two shades of ink to make a colorful sky. The glow around the swans is so pretty!

Lastly, I stamped the "Thinking of You" greeting from the 5797 - Little Things Sentiment Set and added some white splatter to the sky. I also attached layers of black paper, gold glitter paper, heart pattern paper, and a pink enamel heart to complete the card.

I hope you enjoyed todays card and are having a great day!

Koala-Ty Valentine's Day Card by Tasha!

Happy Friday, Ai Friends! 

Tasha here, sharing my latest card featuring the super cute 5349 - Koalas Set. Koalas are just so sweet, and are perfect for a special Valentine's Day card!

The process began with the adorable Koala stamp, and to add that perfect touch of Valentine's Day charm, I introduced the heart balloon from the 5491 - Front Porch Party Set. The pop of red from the heart balloon not only screams Valentine's Day but also adds a delightful contrast to the card.

To create the scene, I used masking paper to cover the koala image before working on the sky and ground. The unveiling of the stamped image when lifting the masking paper is so fun and it's a great way to color a background on a single-layer card.

To make the ballon pop out more, I cut a second ballon image with the included coordinating die set. Layering it onto the card with foam tape brought a dynamic 3D effect, and a simple string drawn with a black Copic liner pen connected the heart balloon to the koala.

No card is complete without layers, and for this creation, I opted for glitter paper, card stock, and heart-themed pattern paper to complete the design.

Whether it's for an anniversary, Valentine's Day, Sweetest Day, or just to brighten someone's day any time of the year, this style of card is sure to make someone happy and smile!

Wishing you all a wonderful and craft-filled weekend!

Favorite Travel Partner Card by Tasha!

 Happy Friday Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing a travel themed card created with the 4932-Pack Your Bags Set and 5186-Enjoy the Ride Set. I love the Ai people stamps and this traveling duo is so much fun to color!

For this project, I started by stamping the couple with black ink and colored them with Copic Markers. I used masking paper to mask off the lady before stamping the man to have the couple stand closer together.  Masking paper is a great way to get a layered look without cutting the images out. 

For the background, I drew in panels to look like large windows and stenciled fluffy blue clouds. I also stamped several airplanes to make it look like an airport scene. This couple is totally what my husband and I look like when traveling, but I do pull my own rolling luggage. 

Lastly, I added layers of red, gold glitter, and blue paper to coordinate with the airplanes. I also stamped "Life with you is wonderful" with black ink to look like it's connected to one of the planes. The greeting and images are from different sets, but work together perfectly to complete the design!

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

"It's a Love Thing" Valentine's Day Card by Tasha!

 Happy Friday Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing a Valentine's Day card inspired by the Ai "You're My Everything" Challenge. For my project, I used the sweet 4752-Love Thing Set to create a Valentine's Day card for someone special.

This set is one of my favorites to use for Valentine's Day; I just love this cute couple sharing a box of chocolate. For the main image, I cut a heart out of white card stock and stamped the couple with black ink. I used markers for the coloring and added a pretty scalloped heart frame. I love the layered hearts!

For the greeting, I stamped "Happy Valentine's Day" from the 4848 - Sweet Wishes MFT Set. I like the script font and the red ink on white paper looks so elegant. 

Lastly, I added layers of red and black card stock, gold glitter paper, and a fun heart pattern paper to complete the card. The red, black, white, and gold colors look great together!

I hope you enjoyed today's card and will participate in the "You're My Everything" Challenge. 

It's A Love Thing Card by Tasha

 Happy Friday Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing two new cards created with the sweet 4752-Love Thing Set.

This set includes one main stamp of this cute couple and a sentiment. Both of my cards are very similar, but I used different colors and made the couple look completely different. It's fun to be creative and I love coloring clothing!

The first card's couple has a deeper skin tone and I used darker colors in their clothing. I also added little hearts to the man's socks for a fun Valentine's Day look. I love the socks!

The second couple has a fair skin tone and I used pastel colors. For the background I created a sky on both cards with a cloud stencil and light blue ink. I also added little ink dots for extra detail.

The sentiment "It's A Love Thing" was stamped on to a stitched heart on both cards. One card has an embossed greeting and one was stamped with black ink and I used Distress Oxide Ink around the edges. 

Lastly, I created the ground and grass with markers and colored the benches. I also added coordinating paper layers before adhering the cards to an A2 sized card base. 

Thank you for checking out today's project and I hope you are inspired to create a card with the Ai Love Thing Set!

You're My Favorite Card by Tasha!

Good morning Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing a new card created with the AICS27-Love Birds Set! This stamp set is great for Valentine's Day, anniversary cards, or to send to someone special anytime of the year!

The cute couple was stamped with black ink and colored with Copic Markers. I used a white gel pen to add little accents to their clothing and I love the polka-dot dress! I also added Glossy Accents to the floating hearts for extra shine!

After coloring the background, I used the same black ink to stamp the greeting. This sentiment is so special and works perfectly with this sweet pair!

Lastly, I added layers of teal glitter paper, heart pattern paper, and a coordinating piece of red cardstock before attaching it to a white card base. 

Thank you so much for checking out today's project and I hope you have a wonderful day!

You're Still the One Card by Tasha

 Good morning Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing a Valentine's Day card created with the AICS27-Love Birds Stamp Set. This set has great stamps for Valentine's Day and is perfect for this week's Ai We "Heart" Hearts Challenge!

I stamped the main image with black ink and colored with Copic Markers. This couple looks so sweet sitting on the bench together and you can feel the love in this little scene.

After stamping I moved on the creating the background. I used full-adhesive post-it paper to mask off the image and Distress Oxide Ink to stencil the falling hearts and pebbled ground. For extra detail I added little white accents with a gel pen on some of the hearts and ink blended around the edges of the card.

Lastly, I stamped "You're Still My Everything" with black ink and matted the greeting with coordinating card stock and pattern paper. I also used the same paper to add three layers before adhering the card to an A2 sized white card base.

Thank you for checking out today's project and I hope you will participate in the current Ai Challenge!

Love is in the Air Card by Tasha

 Hi Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing card created with the SC0649 - His & Hers Flying High Set!

This set is one of my favorites and it really works well for year-round cards! I wanted to add a Valentine's Day feel to this project, so I added hearts to the woman's top and colored the plane with shades of red. This couple looks so cute!

For the background, I colored the sky with Copic Markers and stamped several fluffy clouds. I also added some stars with a white gel pen; the sky looks so dreamy!

Lastly, I added layers of black, blue glitter, and pink paper to complete the design. 

I hope you enjoyed today's card and are inspired to create with the awesome SC0649 - His & Hers Flying High Set!

Have a great day!

To the Perfect Duet!

 Happy Friday Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing a fun new slimline card created with the Perfect Duet stamp set.

I colored the cute couple and radio images with Copic markers and used a white gel pen for the little accent details. To add to the rocker theme, I used a sunburst stencil to create a spotlight in the background. They look like they're having so much fun rocking out!

The sentiment "Happy Anniversary to the perfect duet!" was stamped in black and matted with the same paper used on the main card. To coordinate with the man's socks and top, I attached the card to a bright green card base. I love the bright colors!

Lastly, I attached some pretty yellow glittery enamel dots to complete the design.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Happy Anniversary by Rhonda

Hello Ai Fans!
It is Rhonda here with you today, I am using
Yoga Yolanda and Ruby Rock-It - "My Romance"
collection.  I just love this paper!!!

I made an Anniversary card.

"I find love not only in the things we do together
but also in the things I do alone because of you.
In the thoughts you inspire, in the dreams you haunt,
and in the memories you are helping me to build.
I find love in you."
Robert J. Doebley

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