Bundle of Joy from Art Impressions (New Release!)

 Hello Ai fans!

There are some adorable new stamp sets on the Art Impressions Website right now!

This new 6103 – Baby Keepsake Set came at the perfect time.
A family friend and her husband are expecting their first child.

I took inspiration from her shower invitation. Blue and white stripes with a teddy bear on it.

My bear is colored a little differently for me. I've used the same white cardstock for probably 15 years. I decided to try coloring on the new Ai 6140 – White Cardstock Paper Pack. Pros and cons I found were this. It doesn't allow for blending like I'm used to when I use my Copic markers. I did love how vibrant the colors came out and I'm assuming it's using much less ink because it's a more glossy paper. My take away is that I love this paper for layering and die cutting mats and all sorts of things and definitely sometimes coloring. It's a different look and for this card I was very happy with it.

I won't be attending the out of town shower so I'll send this card along with a gift.

I'm sure they'll love it.

Congratulations! It's a Muggle!

Hello Harry Potter fans!

One of my co-workers is expecting her first baby.

It's a GIRL and she's a huge Harry Potter fan!

Art Impressions 5726 – Nested Circle Dies
Hero Arts - Infinity Dies - Nesting Wood Frame

PSX G-1500 Special Delivery Stork With Baby

Avery Elle Cloud Mat Die
STARGAZER EMBOSSING FOLDER FROM CELESTIAL ZODIACS COLLECTION
Star dies are from Bunny Moon

The owl was printed from the internet as was the Marauder's Map.
I then fussy cut the owl and used an old Sizzix die called Parchment to cut the map out.

Muggle was spelled out using
Art Impressions 5562 – Journal Letter Die Set.

Welcome little man!

Hello Ai fans!

Before I share my card I just want to say Happy Anniversary to ME!!  9 yrs. ago today I shared my first post as an Art Impressions Design Team member.  I have loved every single day working with these wonderful owners, employees and of course the other designers!

Now...onto my card.

Today I'm sharing a card that I made for a co-worker.  She's pregnant with her third son. 👶

I used 5184 – Baby Boy Set.

The ovals were cut using 5065 – Oval Double Stitched Dies.

The little hearts inside were cut with dies from the 5222 – Coffee Gift Card Holder.

She was due July 2nd so he'll probably be here by the time you read this!

The BABY BOY in the middle folds flat when you close the card.

There are 11 adorable images/verses in this set.

I managed to use 7 of them on this card.

The airplane is popped up on foam tape to give it some dimension.

Congratulations Melissa and family!

Copics used:

B0000, B12, B24, B45, Y00, Y11,

W5, E00, E31, E93, E99

Welcome Baby! from Art Impressions

Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing a fairly new set to Ai.

This adorable image comes from the set called

5185 – Baby Girl Set.

 I wanted to put together a shaker that reflected something sweet and feminine.  I used some seed beads, sequins and tiny little safety pins.

A friend of mine has requested a baby card for her friend who is due this spring.  She doesn't yet know the sex of the baby so if it's a girl...I'm ahead of the game. If it's a boy...I'll need to get busy with THIS set instead!

I used one of the sentiments and a small

image from the set on the inside of the card.

Happy new baby!!

Copics used:

YG45, B21, C0, RV52, RV93, Y32, E000,

E00, E13, E35, E42, E93

Sweet Baby Girl from Art Impressions

Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing a card I made with the brand new Baby Girl Set -5185.

For the big release I kept my colors fun and bright but for this card I wanted to try something softer and more vintage looking.

I embellished with hearts and sparkly sequins because that's the kind of girl I am. I have so much heart shaped jewelry and sequined tops!

The set comes with 10 total stamps.  I used the girl on the front and two more on the inside of my card.

New Baby Boy and Girl from Art Impressions!

Hello Ai fans!

It's release day at Art Impressions.  (always the most exciting days!)

Today there are two new sets...

Baby Girl

and

Baby Boy

I used 5062 – Rounded Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies on both of my cards.

On the boy card I also used 5133 – Flag Double Stitched Dies.

Here's the inside of my boy card.  There are so many cute images and verses in this set!

On my girl card I used 5064 – Circle Double Stitched Dies.

Isn't she the sweetest?  If you like her...check back on Sunday.  I have another card made with this set but in vintage pinks.

Copics used:

YG11, YG13, BG000, BG01, C00, C2, T3,

N4, Y23, Y32, E01, E23, E42, E50, E51

Layton's Legacy and Art Impressions Blog Hop

Hello Ai fans

 and fans of the wonderful organization Layton's Legacy. 

Today Art Impressions is participating in a blog hop to help this wonderful cause.

I've used 3 Ai sets on the front of my card.

4872 – WC Birds Set

4966 – WC Bird Bath Set

4964 – WC Branches Set

Our task was to make woodland themed cards.  Well...that's right up my alley!  I live in a house surrounded by woods on all four sides and just LOVE animals.  This photo was provided for further inspiration.

Below is the inside of my card where I've used two more Ai watercolor sets.

4874 – WC Bunnies Set

4903 – WC Sentiments Set

I hope you all take the time to participate in this wonderful blog hop.  

I have a friend who has had several babies born sleeping and so this cause is special to me.  I wish there wasn't a need for fundraisers like this.

Copics used:

W3, E00, E33, E35, B41, T3, Y28

Welcome Little Princess!

Hello and happy Tuesday!

Today I'm sharing a card that I made for a baby shower.  I had a request to make a very pink, girly shower card with a tiara on it from a woman who says her friend is very "princessy."

I think this covered all her bases.

I thought I had my card finished but when I showed my daughter she said it needed more bling.  She had me add the 4 rhinestones in the corners.  I definitely think she was right after seeing it. 

Here's the inside where she can personalize the card.

Here's the sweet little tiara.  I work in an elementary school and occasionally a little girl will show up in a tiara.  I have to admit,  I'm a little jealous that adult women can't just show up in a tiara once in a while.  Wouldn't it make the work day a little more bearable?!

Hope you all enjoy your week.

I Brake for Sweet Teddys!

Hello and happy Saturday!

Today I'm sharing a card for a new baby girl.

My friend commissioned me to make a card for her coworker and sent me a picture of the nursery for inspiration.

I used SWEET TEDDY on my card.

10mm Moss Green Wild Orchid Open Roses flowers

Here's Charlie's nursery.  Pretty sweet isn't it?!

This bear certainly lives up to his name...Sweet Teddy.

On the inside of my card I used LITTLE GIRLS.

I absolutely love this verse.  It's just so perfect for a little girl.

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