Happy Wedding Day Tara! by Reneé Matarese

 Hello Ai fans!

My niece is getting married soon and she'll be married at a castle.

My first thought was to use 5225 – Castle Cubbies, which is a favorite of mine, but then I remembered 5916 – Woodland Castle Set, and although I think I've used it several times, I don't think I've used the castles.

I'm very happy with how it turned out. She is very into flowers and I tried to incorporate all of the colors in her bouquet.

This card took a complete turn as I was creating it. I initially set out to use the 5902 – Mini Scalloped Frame Dies as intended, with a window and maybe something to pull out. For some reason I switched gears and decided to cut off the little flap and just use it as a mini card. The

May all your wishes -Come True- 

sentiment is from the discontinued Art Impressions/Hobby Lobby exclusive 5438HL Fairy Cubbies Set.

I didn't use a wedding sentiment on it but I don't think it needs it. I think these verses are perfect and I can handwrite a wedding wish when I fill out the card.

I apologize that I don't have marker colors for this. This was my 3rd attempt and I had such a pile of markers that I don't know which ones I used for this final copy.

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Matchbook Chapel and School by Reneé Matarese

 Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing two Matchbook cards with you.

These tiny little scenes are so adorable and so easy to make.

For my first card I used the 5496 – MB Chapel.

This was marketed as a Wedding set but with a few minor adjustments I don't see why you couldn't use this for a baptism, christening, first communion or an anniversary.

The wreath is from the 5490 – Front Porch Farm House Set.

For my second card I used 5501 – MB School.

Though my kids are grown now I still work in an elementary school and will get so much use out of this set!

I used the 5318 – MB Envelope Dies for the cute little envelope.

All of these sets and dies are from the Matchbook Series.

How cute is this tiny little envelope that's even smaller than the main, tiny envelope!

Copics used:

Chapel:

G12, Y000, Y28, Y38, RV000, RV10, E40, C4

School:

B01, B06, B95, YG07, YG11, YG45, Y11, Y18, Y26,
Y38, E35, E55, E81, RV29, RV34, N2, R81

Wedding Cake Set Cards by Jil Lebel

Hello Ai fans!

For this weeks cards I used the Wedding Cake stamp and die set to make two wedding cards.  I really went down two different paths with each card.  This set is perfect for any wedding because you can make the cake with the wedding colors.  

The first card is a bit more straightforward than the second one.  It has a traditional fold. The images were stamped on Copic Ultra White card stock with Gina K black Amalgam ink and colored with Copic Markers.  The colors are listed at the end of this post.  The images were cut out with the matching dies that come with the stamp set. The greeting was stamped on a separate piece of paper with Versafine Clair Nocturne ink and cut with the Oval Double Stitched Dies. The background paper and frame are from the Tonic Mint Blush 6" x 6" paper pad.  The frame is cut with the Mama Elephant Park Ave. Dies. The frame and large cake are added to the card with foam tape.

The second card is on a flip card base from Anna Griffin. The images were stamped on Copic Ultra White card stock with Gina K black Amalgam ink and colored with Copic Markers.  The colors are listed at the end of this post.  The images were cut out with the matching dies that come with the stamp set. I attached the cake, swirl and cake slice to the card with foam tape.  I'm sorry I don't have more pictures for you, but this card was very hard to film.

Copic Colors Used:
Dark Yellow - E13, Y15, Y11, Y00
Light Yellow - Y11, Y00
Purple - BV13, BV02, BV01, BV00
Green - G21, YG63
White - N1
Rose - RV11, RV32, RV34
Cake - E41, E42, E43
Flowers - BV000, BV01, BV13

Thanks for stopping by and Have a Great Day!

Floral Birdhouse Wedding card by Reneé Matarese

Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing a very special wedding card.

One of our good friends oldest son is getting married in September.

I know, I'm a little early but when inspiration strikes...you make the card.

I've used two different Art Impressions sets on my card.

4946 – Floral Birdhouse PopCard

AICS27 – Love Birds

I decided to make a step card but with a little twist.  Each step is a little smaller than the one before it.

You'll notice some gold paper on my card. My kids graduated high school in June '17 and June '18.  I had used various spray paints to make some decorations.

I decided to give something a try.  I took some plain white paper and sprayed it first with the gold spray paint and then with the Gold Glitter Blast.  I LOVED how it turned out!  Bonus...it's so cheap to make.  No more paying $2.00 for a sheet of metallic paper!

I took a hat pin and added some beads to it.

It's tough to see all of the layers of the card in the photos so I laid the card out flat so you could see it all.

I think this is the most extensive card I've ever made.  I actually made two of them and together they took me about 12 hours to complete.

Here's the "envelope" that I made for it.  Due to the bulk of the card I decided to do a gift "bag" envelope.  The card is 1 1/2" thick when closed. It's going to have to go on the gift table and not in the card box! lol! 

E31, E33, E35, G20, Y11, YG03, YG63, W5,

R32, R83, R85, RV52, V0000, V06, V12

Challenge 214 Showered with Love WEEK 2

Happy Thursday, Ai Fans!

We are rounding up the rest of the design team with week two of our "Showered with Love" Challenge! Join us for some fantastic inspiration today! Click the designer's name to view more details on their personal blog, and find the stamps they used at artimpressions.com! 

Cheri with Little Sprout

Dana with Welcome Little One MTF

Diane with Little Man

Jil with Gazebo TF

Karen with Flower Set 1, Flower Set 2, and Foliage Set 2 New

Renee with Love Spinner

Sharon with Bananas Set, Wildly Cute Set, and Dream Big Set

WOW! Fantastic work, designers! These baby and bridal shower cards are beyond sweet! What do you think? We love to read your comment love!

It's challenge time!! There's only one week left to join! Show us a shower card or two - it can be for baby, bridal, or even another occasion - and link to our InLinkz below. Joining our challenge is easy, plus, you just might win Art Impressions stamps!

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, August 16 at 5:00 p.m. PST to enter your creations.
✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

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Bride and Groom by Reneé Matarese

Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing the card that I made for my nephew's wedding.  He got married a couple weekends ago and their colors were red and turquoise.

I've used Bride and Groom (Sku#P3086)

Aren't they the cutest?!

When the card is closed you can see the red inside through the die cut.

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