Heard It's Been Ruff | By Jessica Shier

Hello Ai Fans!

Today I'm sharing this card I made using the Doggie Kisses set but focusing more on using those smaller stamps. I've been trying to write down color combinations that interest me and this one uisng; Coral, Blue, Mustard, Lavender and Gray really captured my attention, so I knew I had to make something using those specific hues.

I started off with cutting the oval in the center using the Double Stitch Oval dies. The one I used is one of the smaller sizes that comes in the set, but I wanted something that would just barely show the dog. Luckily clear stamps make it very easy to see how things will look before you stamp and die cut!

To stamp the bandage, I used several Gina K Inks in the colors mentioned above, exact colors listed below. I do stamp in clusters and in threes at first then fill in from there. Through out the process I just kept in mind that I also wanted larger white areas so that I could add a few more elements.

In those larger areas is where I stamped the lavender paw print and the sentiments for the front. It was fun just stamping instead of stamping to color. It's like making your own pattern paper. I did go over the bandages with a W1 and W0 Copic marker just to give them some depth. Totally optional step though. 

Now for the inside I was able to line up the dog where I wanted him to show through on the front of this card. After that I simply closed the lid of my stamp platform and used a piece of 80lb Neenah Solar White cardstock to stamp on to. Then I colored a simple scene with Copic markers. I thought the sentiment mentioning the dog cone was hilarious, so I used that on the inside with the coordinating image. Then adhered that to the inside.  

I've always liked making window cards and I love the way it looks with the pattern stamping using the smaller stamp images on the front. It's also a great way to experiment with some color combinations. I usually search by season or sometimes you just see a color combination that inspires you.

Copic Markers Used:

Card Front - W1, W0

Inside - W6, W3, W1

C5, C1, E74, E77

E31, E3, RV91

Thanks so much for stopping by today and Happy Stamping!

Cool Kat by Niccole Kulig

Hello Ai Fans!

I am here today to share a card with you from the fun set - 5046 - Meerkat . I just love these little guys. Isn't he just the cutest? Go check out the full set at Art Impressions.

I decided to something a little different for this card.  It is your typical A2 sized card but with a little bit of a change .

Notice anything?  The card front is smaller.  I actually cut 2 inches off the  bottom to give it a little depth since I wasn't using any foam tape or any embellishments.

It left enough of the card covered so I could l could still add a sentiment to the inside of the card. I firmly believe the inside of a card is just as important as the outside.

I really like how it looks. I will definitely be doing this in the future again.  Thank you so much for stopping by and visiting today.

Copics used:

B14, B16
E55, E57, E77
R35, R37
Y13, Y15, Y17, Y19


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Taking a Break !!!

Hello Ai Fans !!

Today's card was made with Lovelle on the couch sku # U2618. Sometime you just need a break and Lovelle is taking one  looking so fabulous doing so ...

I colored my image with copic markers and did some paper piecing  on the couch and pillow , I shaded the  couch with YG93

I used designer paper from My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline collection , the card stock is Recollections Preppy beach and I used an olive green from my stash , card is 5 1/2" by 5 1/2"

I added glossy accents to her glasses

I added glossy accents and dry stickles glitter in diamond to her ring , I used glitter pen in clear star to her jewelry and ponytail holder

I used the TH floral folder and cut around it then inked the raised image with frayed burlap

thanks for stopping by , I hope you enjoyed today's card and please come back tomorrow for the Ai challenge .

Lovelle on couch U2618 TH floral frames folder sizzix label ornate die 658202 My Minds Eye Miss Caroline stickles dry glitter Flatback pearls glossy accents Copic markers TH frayed burlap distress ink clear star shimmer pen

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Tied up in my retirement plan !!!

Hello Ai Fans !!
Today's card is another masculine card using and Ed sku # YY1903 , he has a front and back image , but today I am only using the front.The sentiment I am using is the I'm Retired ( one day we all hope to get here ). Ed is really getting tied up in his retirement plan ..lol Fly fishing looks so easy and graceful but take much skill and finesse .

I made a window card , I put my image inside the card  , chalked up clouds and then attached a pice of string to him and had it land in the tree leaves on the outside front of the card , I glued on some red feathers ( its a fly lure ..hehe ) , a fun little creation to give to a male coworker upon retirement .
Thanks for stopping by , I love sharing my creation and ideas with you .Please come join the Art Impressions challenge tomorrow and check out what the awesome design team has come up with to get your creative mojo flowing .....

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