Sloth-some set By Jessica Shier

Hello Ai Fans!

This week I'm coloring up some sloths from the Sloth- some set with Prismacolor Pencils. Since the new challenge is Animal Print I thought coloring animal fur would be appropriate! I colored these very similar in this video here. 

I started off by stamping the sloths (Sloth-Some set 5002) hanging from the tree branch three times on a piece of Kraft cardstock, using Gina K amalgam ink. I used some Copic markers to help me map out where my colors would go. I have the list of all the colors I used down below, broken up into sections. To add a bit of depth and color to the Neenah Dessert storm cardstock I used Distress Ink in Pumice Stone with a make up blending brush. Blending that ink around the sloths, making the edges the darkest. 

I used another piece of Neenah Desert Storm cardstock to re-stamp the sloths three times so that I had 3 extra party hats and balloons. I decided on a black and white pattern paper to border the sloths and would need to cut off those sections which would slice right through them. By re-stamping and coloring those 6 elements I was able to fussy cut them out and place them over the top of the chopped hats and balloons. Plus it adds a little dimension. Speaking of which I also added some green craft foam underneath the sloth kraft piece. 

I mounted the sloths with the green craft foam on to a piece of MFT Black and White striped pattern paper, then to Neenah Solar White 110lb cardbase. For the sentiment I used Tombow Markers (173 & 493) to make it gradient from green to blue, playing off of the colors of the balloons and hats. I also fussy cut the sentiment with my Fiskars scissors, then added it to the top right hand side with a few adhesive foam squares. 

Prismacolor Pencils Used:

Sloths

PC935 Black PC938 White

PC1067 90% Cool Gray          

PC1063 50% Cool Gray          

PC1060 20%Cool Gray           

PC1076 90% French Gray       

PC1074 70% French Gray

PC1072 50% French Gray

PC1068 10% French Gray

PC1082 Chocolate

PC1082 Chocolate

PC939 Peach

PC9328 Blush Pink  

Blue Blend

PC208 Indanthrone Blue

PC133 Cobalt Blue Hue

PC1040 Electric Blue

PC1086 SKy Blue Light

Teal Blend

PC907 Peacock Green

PC105 Cobalt Turquoise

PC992 Light Aqua

Green Blend

PC908 Dark Green

PC912 Apple Green

PC989 Chartreuse

Thank you so much for joining me today! 

Happy Stamping! 

NEW Flip Cards and Flip Card Die Available NOW! PLUS, Challenge 251 Cutting Edge!

Whoo-hoo! It's a happy day, our NEW Flip Cards are ready to roll! Flip Cards are clear stamp sets featuring the front and back of animal characters, and sentiments that come in two parts, so they are perfect for stamping on the front and inside of your cards! Use our Flip Card Die to make a unique card with a sweet reveal! Sent festive greetings with our Guinea Pig ("It's GUINEA be great!"), Octopus ("SEAS the day!"), and Warthog ("Go HOG wild!") Flip Cards! You can also say "Thank you" with our sweet Sloth set as well! Seeing these sets in action is a MUST, so check out our video from Creativation to see these cards flip and fold! Find more inspiration on our blog, and grab these sets at artimpressions.com today!

Here we have Niccole sharing a fun tutorial! Let's check it out!

Hello Ai fans!

I am here today making a flip card with the new Ai Flip Card Die and one of the new coordinating stamp set called Sloth Flip Card. The back of the insert of the Flip Card Die does a wonderful job explaining the die and where to place the die for cutting.

I taped my card down to my pat so it was even and then I taped my die to my paper.  It is important to make sure the die is above the 3.25 mark or your card will fold short.

As you can see it cuts it along with a scored mark for folding. That is pretty much it for the card base.  Easy peasy right?? Now on to the fun part decorating our card.

I cut two pieces of kraft paper to the specifications above.  This way it fits perfect with a small frame around it.

I colored my sloths with Copics and cut them out with my Scan N Cut.  I stamped my Thank you once in the middle and then stamped off the other two to give them a lighter view.  I added a thin stripe of gold glitter card stock along with a black and white stripped piece.  I took that same paper and cut a tiny piece to add to my sentiment block to offset it. I glued everything and added a few gold gems to finish off the front of the card.

For the inside I did pretty much the same just a different view.  Isn't it adorable that the stamp has the back sides of the sloth as well? I did add a strip of black and white to the top so it was not so plain.

Here is the side view so you can see it is still the size of an A2 card and will fit in a standard A2 envelope.

Here I am showing a back view so you can see how the flip action works. Doesn't it pack a big punch without a lot of effort with making the card?

Once again here is the finished card.Thank you so much for stopping by and I cannot wait to see what you have created using the Flip Card dies and stamps.

Until next time ... Hugs & inky fingers!

Copics used:

E00

E21, E23, E25, E27

E30, E31, E33

E43

Thanks, Niccole! This card is so cute and classy with a special flair! And, it is the perfect inspiration for our new challenge...

That's right, this challenge is all about the "cutting edge!" We are so excited to see how you interpret this challenge! Will you make your very own Flip Card? Use partial die-cutting along the side of your card? Or maybe use pretty edge boarder punches? The choice is yours!

 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 Wednesday, March 27 at 5:00 p.m. PST to enter your creations.

✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Before we go, let's recognize the winners of last week's Floral Cards challenge!

Top spot goes to...

Andrea Borries!

Congrats, Andrea! We adore the patterned paper you created with your WC Flower Sets! Just so beautiful, and that bit of gold just makes it shine! Email annelise@artimpressions.com with your address to claim your prize pack!

Honorable Mentions go to...

Amy Marshall!

Milene Tiberius!

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Congrats, you two! We adore BOTH of the ways you created with our Easter Blessings Set! From shadowbox to hand colored background, your coloring is stunning and is perfect for spring! Please email annelise@artmpressions.com to request a stamp set of your choice, along with your shipping address.

Happy Stamping!