Flower Truck by Mery Sauer

 Hello folks and welcome back!  

This is your crafty friend Mercy with another new release from Ai!

Today’s feature is the beautiful Flower Truck set (5511) 

I would like to focus on the stamp and die set more than the technique.   In today’s card I did lots of Copic coloring and some inking, that’s it. Yet, when you look at the card it seems to be more involved.

  

This set, just like the others from this new release, is versatile and can be easily combined with other sets; for example, I used the potted plants from set 5490 to create height in my card. I also used the wreath from the same set to create a garland around the pots. It's all in the details.

Re-stamping, changing colors and textures, mirroring the images are all examples of how the card could be created the same, yet, look different.

Options! (it's a win!) Give it a try!

Well, hope you get inspired by my suggestions, and please post your cards and tag Ai!

I get lots of inspiration from the cards you guys create and post!

See You all soon!

Up, Up & Away Challenge by Mercy Sauer

 Here we are Ai crafters, another Fun challenge awaits: Up, Up & Away

I have two cards today; both using the Ai Owl flutter stamp and die set.  However,

I decided to use the dies differently. My feature card and also my favorite,

is a flying owl among the trees.  

Let’s get started! 

The background is simple, but you must plan ahead! 

Color and assemble the super cute Owl as instructed in the packaging,

I also added glossy accent to the eyes and pom pom on the hat

Trim an A2 card panel  

Color and die cut any tree branch die you have in your stash and glue onto your card panel 

Die cut the circle frame in the middle of the prepped panel to create a seamless transition throughout the card 

Pop up the cut panel and the middle circle onto a card base. Glue down the circle frame as shown ensuring all branches align properly 

Insert a penny between the popped panel and circle frame. Add foam onto the back of the owl and adhere to the penny. Make sure it can clearly travel around the circle

It took me a few tries to perfect this technique, if you struggle with it, you are not alone!

Just keep trying! So worth it, cute and fun!

Let's move on to my second card, another interactive card, a spinner card, with a hidden message behind the owl.  

 The owl is truly the star of the show, love it!

Hope you join the challenge and post your creations!

Fun With Flowers Challenge #325 plus, our latest challenge winners!

 Hello Ai fans! We have a new challenge today and our first ever feature from MERCY! She's our newest Design Team member and we hope you love her as much as we do! Her challenge was Fun with Flowers!

We thought this would be fitting with Mother's Day rapidly approaching.

Before we get into our new challenge,  let's announce the winners of our last challenge.  Here are the Top Spot and our Lucky Random winner from our Here Comes Peter Cottontail.

Our Top Spot goes to: De Furey

Please contact Leah at Feedback@artimpressions.com
to claim a free stamp set of your choice!
Also, be sure to grab your badge to display on your blog, Facebook or Instagram!

Our lucky, random winner for our Here Comes Peter Cottontail challenge is:
Meghan Kennihan 

Please contact Leah at Feedback@artimpressions.com
to claim a free stamp set of your choice!


Now that we've wrapped up our previous challenge, let's announce our new challenge!

Mercy created a STUNNING and bold floral card

using Joel's 5102 – Succulents Set.

Welcome Mercy, and take it away!

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Hello Ai Crafters, Mercy here.... With a New Challenge 

Flower, Flowers and more flowers! 

 

I must admit I usually do not explore the endless possibilities when it comes to flower scenes, so this challenge is perfect for me 

The https://www.artimpressions.com/shop/succulents-set-5102/ is a great set which includes the dies. However, I didn’t want any white outlines in my flowers.

I fussy cut the flowers, yes it takes time! but trust me, it was so worth it.  The flowers look great against the embossed background.

I stamped the inside of the card and the envelope, making the whole thing become one.  

If you are like me and tend to stay away from this style of cards, give it a try. I fully enjoyed the process of creating this card and will continue to explore this genre. 

Hope you join our challenge and looking forward to see what you create. 

Thank you for your beautiful inspiration Mercy. 
We look forward to seeing more of your work.

We have some other exiting news today.  It's another release day!

Art Impressions just released the adorable #5502 Craft Bag and #5503 Tool Bag.

These new sets are so much fun and have so many possibilities. 
Stay tuned for a cute card from Mercy combining the new Tool Bag and the Hats Off Mr. Set.

You won't want to miss it!

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!

 ✻Please include your first name and last initial on your submission.

✻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!

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