Thursday, June 26, 2014

Challenge 138 - "Inspiration Sequin" Use Sequins

Hello Ai Fans!
We hope you enjoyed our big Ai at Michaels blog hop last week! If you missed it, you can still hop through all the inspiration starting here.

We would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who commented and participated in the hop! We appreciated your kind comments! Hope those of you going to Michaels were able to grab a set or two. Next month is Art Impression's 27th anniversary and it is so wonderful to have such a kind outpouring from our fans!

Since we were busy hopping last week, we're doing a quick challenge lasting just this week! 
We are also launching our NEW Ai Pop-Ups!
We have four fun new sets that we've added to our Ai Pop-Ups collection! These sets were so popular when we launched to stores … we sold out! Now, they're back in-stock and ready for you to stock up!
Our designers created some fabulous cards back in February when they were released to stores. You can check out the inspiration here. You can also check out our Pinterest board with many fun cards here.

For this one week challenge, we're hoping you're on the lookout for inspiration!
This week's challenge is Inspiration SEEK-IN, only with sequins … get it?
Ok, I thought it was pretty clever when I thought of it. And who doesn't love sequins? They seem to be the perfect addition to cards right now! Simple as can be, add some sequins to your crafty project, add it to our InLinkz below and you're in to win!

Our designers are here with some fabulous inspiration! 

We also need to announce the winners of our last challenge!
Our "Hip to be Square" Top Spot goes to …
Congratulations Amanda! We loved your Fire Out set card! So fun and beautiful coloring!
Contact kate@artimpressions.com with your address to receive your prize pack!

Our Honorable Mentions go to …


Congratulations Brenda and Karen! Contact kate@artimpressions with your address and a stamp set of your choice to claim your prize!

Ready to link up those cute sequin cards? Have a great week and make sure to get your card in early!

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, July 2 at 5:00 p.m. PST to enter your creations.
✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

Nurse Norma Life by Sherry Eckblad

Hello Ai Fans!

Sherry here today sharing a card with you that I created using Nurse Norma.


I love the sentiment that comes with this set. I don't know of anyone who has gone into the hospital and come out rested. They wake you up all the time.

Once again I have used my Scor-Buddy to create the lines in the cardstock. I wanted it to appear like wainscoating on the wall and then the top papers I wanted to look like wallpaper. I added some Vellum to the frame and stamped the sentiment with Staz-on black ink.

Thanks for stopping by today.
Happy Stamping!






Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Coffee BFFs by Cheryl Valadez

Hello Ai Fans!

Welcome back!  Today I'm sharing a card featuring the Coffee BFFs Set (4407).  These two gabby gals remind me of me and my amigas.  A simple coffee date can easily turn into hours of laughing and great conversation!




Copic colors used:  skin- E00, E000, R20, E11 (left) E25, E23, E21 (right), hair-E18, E09, E07, E02 (left) C7, C5, C3 (right) hoodies- G19, G17, G12 (left) R59, R29, R27, R22 (right) pants- C7, C5, C3 (left) B97, B95, B93, B91 (right) stools- E37, E35, E31 ground- C7, C5, C3, C1, C00 background- BG02, B000, B0000
Finds Coffee BFFs in the Ai Shop along with LOTS of fabulous images!  

Until next time, stay crafty!


Tuesday, June 24, 2014

A Little Behind by Karen Day

Hello Ai fans!
I have two Shake Your Booty cards for you today, using the A Little Behind Set (Sku #4244):

I've used a pretty neutral palette today, with just a few subtle changes between the two:


And here is the inside, with the kitty's behind popped up on an Action Wobble, and the sentiment: "Always a little behind" - perfect for a belated birthday wish.

Copics used: W7, W5, W3, W1, W00, R20



Monday, June 23, 2014

Coolest ladies ever! by Kerry

Hello Ai friends and happy Monday!
I'm sharing two cards today featuring two coolest ladies!

First up, our very special Celeste from the Celeste set.



Copics:  B02, B04, B05, C0, C1, C3, C5, BG70, E00, E04, E11, R11, R20, R56, R89, Y11, Y13

And, our very lovely jogging suit Lovelle!  Totally love her glasses!
I also added a fun Instructions sentiment!



Copics:  BG70, BV0000, BV000, BV20, BV23, C1, C3, E00, E04, E11, E50, E51, E53, RV000, RV52, RV55

Have a fabulous day and thanks so much for stopping by!