Teeny little MB Village card and Hummingbird Retirement and Christmas cards

Hello Ai fans!

A couple of weeks ago, Art Impressions paired with Simon Says Stamp to release an exclusive Christmas Village Matchbook set.

Not everyone who wanted one was lucky enough to get one before they sold out.

I've done my best to recreate that village with my own spin, using only currently available products from Art Impressions. That way, if you want to create something similar to the sold out set, you can.

I hope you like it. It's not exactly the same but it's similar and cute in its own right.

My card is for the current Teeny Tiny challenge.

Enter your small, handmade creation for the chance to win a free stamp set.

Today I want to show you that even if you missed out on the Exclusive set, you can still create something similar with current Art Impressions products.

All of the products I used to create this Christmas Matchbook Village are linked below.

I stamped a couple of different options and decided what I wanted to cut out. I used the MB Template as a guide when deciding which buildings I wanted to include.

I created my own tabs to pop up the little pieces.
The side tabs were just glued to the buildings behind them. 

This is what it looks like all folded up. Super tiny and super cute.

What a way to present a card.

I have some other cards to show you today as well.

A coworker is retiring on Dec. 20th and our Parent Group at school is giving her some wine glasses with etched hummingbirds on them, among other things. It's her favorite bird. They asked me to make a card to go in the gift basket.

I rarely watercolor but I didn't feel that I could create the delicate look that I wanted for the little bird with my Copic markers. I'm pleased with how it turned out.

I created a second, similar card using a Christmas sentiment and paper.

These aren't TEENY tiny but they are 3"x 3", so still small. The hummingbird is a tiny bird though so I still think it qualifies!

I hope you're all having a wonderful holiday season so far.

This was my MB made with the real 5950 - Christmas Town MBE.

Christmas Village MB card.

Hummingbird cards.

I'm retired, go around!

Hello Ai fans!
The current challenge at Art Impressions is Masculine Masterpieces.

I needed a retirement card for a female coworker which is how this card began. Once I made hers I thought that it would be really nice for a man as well. The colors worked well for men or women so I created this version for the challenge.

This guy is READY for retirement!

5406 – Mr. Set

I tried to convince him not to pack his black socks but he insisted.
At least he's not wearing them with sandals.

I hope you guys aren't getting sick of my shaker dome cards. I just can't get enough of them! I love interactive cards and these little shakers are so fun and easy to use.
5808 – 5pk Snow Globe Shaker Dome

The fun "cruise ready" lady and the accessories are from 4932 – Pack Your Bags Set.

The small happy retirement sentiment is from 5187 – Happy Trails Set.

I used the 5726 – Nested Circle Dies to cut the paper that went behind the cruise ship in the dome.

The fun sentiment on the front is from 5115 – Birthday Laugh Lines.

I will NEVER get sick of these domes and I have so many more ideas swirling in my head.

Stay tuned...