This Easter Card is All Ears (and a Little Beak)! by Tasha

 Happy Friday Art Impressions friends!

Tasha here sharing an Easter card inspired by the current "ABC, 123" Challenge. The project features the fun 5401-Easter Chicks Set and these bunny ears are just too cute!!!

To go with the Challenge theme, I used the 5562-Journal Letter Die Set for the greeting. Instead of having the letters go straight across, I decided to have them curve around the oval frame. I think this looks awesome and love the pop of pastel blue!

Lastly, I attached layers of yellow, white, and pastel blue cardstock and a piece of carrot pattern paper to bring in tons of Spring colors. I also added a scalloped frame to complete the design. This card makes me happy and I can't wait to send it to someone special this Easter!

I hope you enjoyed today's card and will join in the "ABC, 123" Challenge.

Happy Easter!

Top O' the Morning to Ya! by Tasha

Happy Friday, Art Impressions Friends!

I’m excited to share a festive St. Patrick’s Day card featuring the adorable 5006-Sham-rock Set. This little leprechaun always brings a smile!

I started by stamping and masking the leprechaun so I could position the pot o' gold perfectly. Masking paper also helped me add some four-leaf clovers behind the pot, creating a fun custom scene.

For the ground, I stamped more clovers and used green markers to color the grass. A soft blue sky and a cheerful rainbow completed the background.

The set’s sentiment selection is fantastic—“Let the shenanigans begin!” in bold black ink felt just right for this playful design.

To finish, I layered orange, green, gold glitter paper, and clover pattern paper to bring in more of the classic Irish colors.

Hope this card brings a little extra luck and joy to your day! Have a fabulous weekend!

Mousey Christmas! Card by Tasha

 Happy Friday Art Impressions Friends!

Tasha here sharing a new holiday card featuring the super cute 5564-Mousey Christmas Set. Now that we are in the month of November I have been busy working on this year's holiday cards. Art Impressions has so many cute holiday sets, but this little mouse is adorable and so much fun to color!

The little mouse image was stamped with black ink and colored with Copic Markers. I used the included dies to cut the him out and attached him to the card with foam tape. I love the hot cocoa cup filled with whip cream, marshmallows, and candy canes; I would totally enjoy this warm drink!

To complete the card I attached a simple holiday greeting and layers of red and teal card stock, a pretty silver glitter paper, and a piece of Art Impressions holiday paper. I also adhered several white enamel dots to complete the design. 

Thank you for checking out today's card and I hope you are having a wonderful day!

Halloween Slimline Card by Tasha!

 Happy Friday Friends!

Tasha here sharing a Halloween slimline card inspired by the current "All the Fall" Challenge. My project features the fun 5460-Halloween Slimline Set and I just LOVE these cute little critters!

I started by stamping the main image and leaves with black ink and used the included coordinating dies to cut them out. It can be a challenge at times to create with large stamps, but I think having a little outdoor scene with a bright moon was a great way to highlight the furry friends and their pumpkins.

The sentiment I selected is from the 5037-Halloween Magic Set; another one of my favorite sets. I embossed the greeting on to black paper and think the bright white goes great with moon and sky background. 

Lastly, I attached gold glitter paper, deep teal and black card stock, and a layer of pretty leaf print pattern paper. I also added a little Distress Oxide Ink to the moon to complete the card.

Thank you for checking out today's project and I hope you will participate in the "All the Fall" Challenge!

Have a great day!

Frappe Birthday Cards by Tasha!

 Happy Friday Friends!

Tasha here sharing two cards created with the fun Art Impressions Sweet Bday STAMPtember Exclusive Stamp Set. 

The first card was an outdoor scene and I added puffy golden clouds to the sky. I wanted it to look like a sunny day and thought the yellow color gave a sunshine look. I also had so much fun coloring the clothes and donuts on this card, doesn't the donut tower looks so yummy? I love chocolate!!!

The second has a similar outdoor scene, but I added blue clouds and different paper layers to make a totally different look. I love the lady's red hair and pink and purple color combination is perfect for the donut theme.

Lastly, I stamped "Frappe Birthday" for the greeting on both cards to complete the designs. These will make great birthday cards, but this set can really be used on year-round projects. The stamp set also includes several sentiments and another donut image that you can add to your projects.

I hope you enjoyed todays cards and are inspired to create with the Art Impressions Sweet Bday STAMPtember Exclusive Set from Simon Says Stamp. This set is awesome, but it's only here for a limited time and once it sells out, it's gone forever.

Have a great day!

Sending Panda Bear Hugs Card by Tasha!

Hi Ai Friends!

Tasha here sharing a panda themed card created with the new 5821 KH-Panda Set. I enjoy coloring animals and this stamp set includes three different pandas to customize your project. This card uses the largest of the three and one of the panda-themed greetings.

I started by stamping the panda and coloring him with Copic Markers. I wasn't sure what I was going to do with the background, but wanted to try something different. I decided to add tons of bamboo and drew in extra leaves to create the outdoor scene. For the bamboo, I used several shades of green markers and kept the centers light to give the glowing look.

To coordinate with all the lime green, I colored the open areas of the background with a deep pink color. I think pink & green may be one of my all-time favorite color combinations and the pink also looks awesome with the black & white panda!

Lastly, I embossed "Bear Hugs" on to black card stock and used a circle die to cut the greeting out. For a frame, I layered a silver glitter circle which gave a pretty sparkle to the center of the card. I also added deep pink, black, and silver glitter paper layers to complete the design. 

I hope you enjoyed today's card and are having a wonderful day!

To the Birthday Guy Card by Tasha!

Happy Friday crafty friends!

Tasha here with a clean & simple card, inspired by the Clean Slate Challenge. With the holidays behind us, it's the perfect time to get a jump start of this year's birthday cards!

For this special creation, I chose the charming 5115 - Birthday Laugh Lines stamp. The birthday guy featured in this stamp stole my heart, and I couldn't wait to add him to my card.

The main image was stamped in black ink, and I used Copic Markers for all the coloring. A white gel pen added subtle accents to the clothing, balloon, and of course, a party hat for that extra touch of fun.

For the greeting, two sentiments in green ink coordinated seamlessly with the man's sweater, keeping the card minimal yet full of character. Layers of green and black card stock, along with a touch of brick pattern paper, provided a subtle backdrop before attaching it to a clean white base, completing the project.

I hope you enjoyed today's card and will join in the Ai Clean Slate Challenge!

Have a great day!

The Perrfect Halloween Card by Tasha!

 Happy Friday Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing a new Halloween card inspired by the current "Feeling Blue" Challenge. I LOVE all the Art Impressions Halloween sets, but the 5506 - Peek-a-Boo Set has become a favorite; this little witch and kitty are just too cute!

I have never thought of using blue colors on a Halloween card, but totally think all these blue shades made a cool night scene. To go with the theme, I used three shades of blue Distress Oxide ink for the sky and all my blue markers on the coloring. It was fun to see this design come together and the moon looks so cool with the blue clouds.

To coordinate with the blue color, I decided to add pops of yellow and orange on the girl and cat. I usually make black cats for Halloween, but this sweet orange cat looks adorable! 

For the greeting, I embossed "Happy Halloween" directly on to the card. The bright white letters look awesome against the dark blue ground and it's the perfect size for so many projects. 

Lastly, I added layers of black card stock, blue glitter paper, and a web pattern paper to complete the design. I hope you enjoyed this card and are inspired to participate in the Art Impressions "Feeling Blue" Challenge!

Fancy Hat Card by Tasha!

 Happy Friday Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing a new card created with the fun 5405- Mrs. Set. I LOVE all the interchangeable hats included in this set and you can mix-and-match them with the hats/main image stamp from the 5404-Miss Set. 

I started by stamping the lady and the flower hat with black ink and used the coordinating die set (included in the set) to cut them out. I love the pretty floral hat with the large bow. This would totally be something I would do. Wear my lounge clothes and craft with a fancy hat on, I may need to get a new hat! 

In addition to a variety of hats to select from, this set also has several greetings. I stamped "High Maintenance...and worth it" in black on to a circle and layered purple glitter to add some sparkle. A fancy lady needs extra sparkle!

Lastly, I added a black glitter paper frame, a multi-colored background to coordinate with the woman's outfit, and layers of purple glitter and deep teal cardstock. The completed card was adhered to a white card base and I attached a little purple enamel heart to finish the design.

I hope you enjoyed today's card and are having a wonderful day!

Aged to Perfection Card by Tasha!

 Happy Friday Ai Fans!

Tasha here sharing a new birthday card featuring the SC0794 - Big Birthday Wishes Set. I love creating birthday cards and this stamped image is just too cute!

To make this pink celebration card, I started by stamping and coloring the main image with markers. I also brought in more pink color by ink blending the edges of the center card with Distress Oxide Ink. I think this gives a nice spotlight in the center of the card.

For the greeting, I stamped "Aged to Perfection" with a deep pink ink and used a small banner die to cut it out. I also added a layer of gray glitter paper to mat the sentiment; the pink and gray colors look awesome together!

Lastly, I attached layers of gray glitter paper, pink heart pattern paper, and gray card stock to complete the design. I think this card turned out great and will be perfect to send to someone special on their birthday!

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