Lazy Summer Days by Dana Warren

Hello AI fans!!

Since it's been pretty warm in a good chunk of the country I figured it's time to break out the beach stamps!! 

I started by stamping the vintage ladies from the Bathing Suit set on white cardstock, then I used my Spectrum Noir ColourBlend pencils to color it. I used: Canary, Pumpkin, Mustard, Peony, Fuchsia, Jade, Emerald, Saddle Brown, Velvet, Sea Urchin, Denim Blue, Petrol Blue, Black, Bark.

Next, I used a fancy die to cut it out. Then I used the Carta Bella Soak Up The Sun Collection for the background. I added that to a white card base. I added a green pattern strip across the card. 

I added the fancy colored shape with foam tape and then from the same collection a banner sentiment and flowers. I kept the extra's simple to make it all about the ladies!

Thanks for stopping by!! Happy Stamping!!

Merry Christmas Wreath by Dana Warren

Hello AI Fans!!

Now that Thanksgiving is over it's really time to start thinking about Christmas!! My post today features the new Christmas Wreath Die and Stamp Set! The included die makes using this stamp a breeze!!

I started by stamping the wreath and bow on white card stock, then I used my Spectrum Noir markers to color them both. CG2, DG2, DG3, DR3, DR5. 

Next, I placed the outside and inside wreath dies over the image and used some washi tape to hold them in place. I did the same for the bow, running both through my die cutting machine.

From a pattern paper Christmas stack I picked out a vintage pattern and used some Distress Ink Old Paper to ink around the edges. I added the panel to a white card base and then added the wreath with foam tape.

I used Papertrey Ink Banner die with some Kraft card stock. White heat embossed the Merry Christmas sentiment and then added some of the Distress Ink to the banner. This made the Kraft card stock even darker! I added the banner and bow to the wreath and last a few sequins to the card.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Stamping!!

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You're Not Old by Dana Warren

Hello AI fans!!!

Dana here with a card featuring a stamp set from AI's Vintage line. When i use these sets, get in vintage mood! Though i should say my vintage is more of a clean and simple vintage!!! 

I started by die cutting a tag from watercolor paper and then stamped the lady from the You're Vintage stamp set. I used my Distress Markers to color her, using what i thought were vintage-y colors!! I added some twine to the the top of the tag and set it aside.

From a pattern paper stack i found some pretty yellow pattern paper. To help with the vintage theme i used some distress ink (old paper, i think) and inked up the edges. From another stack i found some light text pattern paper and also inked its edges. Next i stamped You're Not Old, You're Vintage sentiment on this strip too.

From my embellishments stash i found a Kraft doily that i added a little bit of Distress Ink to make it darker. Then i folded it half and added it to my yellow panel. Next i added the sentiment strip and last adhered the stamped tag with foam tape!

I hope you have a great day! Happy Stamping!!

Vintage Vixen by Reneé Matarese

Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing another card that I made with the Contains Rum Set (sku#4594) from Art Impressions new Vintage Vixens line.

Copics used...

G43, Y15, R00, E25, E50,

E51,  E57,E81, E89, E93

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Paper scraps with Feline flop

Hi AI-Fans!

Now the grass is green and it grows fast here in Sweden. Ouer cats love it.

 Do you do like me, saves paper scraps?

 If you do, I want to challenge you to use them.

 These two cards are made with paper scraps, the cute Feline flop, 2 text stamps and some embelishment.

I really hope that you challenge yourself, 

who knows you might find a new style.

Happy Friday!

Hello Ai friends and happy Friday! I have been busy this week making a couple of masculine birthday cards for some upcoming birthdays. I just love this Art Impressions Antique Car image, SKU# T2233. It's one of my favorite images, plus I love vintage cars! This image can be paired with anything, and I love that.

I paired the car with a beautiful Ai Happy Birthday script sentiment, SKU# E597. It looks elegant yet still masculine. A perfect match with the background paper that I used from a Glitz (Yours Truly) 6" x 6" paper pad. My card size is 6" wide x 5-1/2" height. 

Thanks for stopping by the Ai Blog today. Happy Stamping!

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