Up, Up & Away Challenge #326 Week 2

Hello Ai fans!

We are now in week 2 of our Up, Up & Away challenge.

Last week Lynn was our featured designer with this beautiful card.

This week the rest of the Design Team are sharing their fabulous cards as well.

Reneé used the new 5491 – Front Porch Party Set 

and the 5512 – Front Porch Door Set.

Mercy made two cards using the 4972 – Owl Flutter Set

Bri used the 4975 – Pig Flutter Set

Janet used the adorable 5045 – Ham It Up Set.

Nina used 5346 – Birdhouse Cubbies Set

We're looking for creations that feature anything the floats, flies, etc.  Balloons, birds, butterflies, airplanes, insects...anything up in the sky!

Besides our newest challenge there was also a wonderful new  release at Art Impressions yesterday. You can see all of the new Spring 2022 releases here and check out Bonnie's WC Wednesdays for a sneak preview of the new releases a day ahead of time!

5511 – Floral Truck Set


 There are also some fun new accessory sets for the Rides.  

You can check them all out HERE.


Happy Stamping everyone!

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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!