Life is better with Art Impressions

 Hello Ai fans!

Happy Sunday!

Today I'm sharing a card made only with dies.  I love that in the last few years, Art Impressions has added so many fabulous dies to their collection of products.  All Ai products are linked below.



For this card, my paper inspired the color combination.  I started with that and built my card outwards from there.  I almost always choose the stamp I want to use, then the paper, and color the image to match the paper.  In this case, I chose the paper and made all of my die cuts match.

The sentiment came in an unknown paper pad where you cut out sentiments from a large 12 x12 piece of paper.  I don't use these very often and I'm not sure why.  I like what it added to my card. 

I temporarily misplaced the heart die so it didn't make the photo.  Never fear!  I found it around an hour later.  Those darn little dies are buggers to keep track of!  That's why I ordered multiple sets of the journal letter dies.  I'd hate to have an incomplete set of the alphabet.

All Wigged Up and a Salon Thank You card!

Hello everyone! As some of you already know, I'm currently being treated for breast cancer. I just had my 3rd chemotherapy session this past Monday. I still have what looks like a full head of hair to strangers but it's becoming quite obvious to me that I won't have hair for much longer. A friend and two time breast cancer survivor put me in touch with an organization that gives wigs to cancer patients at no charge. They connected me with the closest salon that participates in their program. I had to travel an hour and 15 min. from home but it was worth it. Tracy was amazing! She was so kind and compassionate as well as being very talented! I wanted to make her a card to thank her for her generosity. Between my two visits, one to choose a wig and get my hair cut short and the second to be fitted and have the wig trimmed to look more like me, I was with her for 2 1/2 hours.

She wouldn't take a penny for her time or services. I made a donation to the organization as a way of paying it forward. I used a bunch of Ai sets, some current and some retired, to make her card. This journey is tough enough. We shouldn't have to worry about being self conscious going out in public. Thanks to Tracy I will have no problem being seen out and not looking sick.

The white panel is the back of the card where I wrote a personal message to her.

I "heart" cats!

Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing a card with almost no stamping!

Ai isn't just about stamps.  They have some wonderful dies as well.

I used several sets on my cards.

5333 – Cats Mini Dies

There are 3 cat silhouettes that can be cut and used as is or you can cut them on light colored paper and color in your own fur and face. 

5359 – Bunny Pop-Ups 
I used the heart from this set

5134 – Banner Double Stitched Dies

5135 – Hexagon Double Stitched Dies

These cards came together really quickly which is great when you have a time crunch.

This card was for my son's girlfriend. 
She lost her sweet cat last weekend.

5317 – MB Template Dies

The tiny little heart is from this set.

5324 – MB Cat Accessories

Those adorable, teeny tiny paw prints

are from this set.

Buffalo Check Snowflake Card from Art Impressions

 Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing a rustic snowflake card with you.

I used 5353 – Large Snowflake Dies and
5327 – Christmas Mini Dies.

The verse on the inside and front are from 5192 – Penguin Cheer Set as are the snowflakes.  The verse on the front is stamped on 
5134 – Banner Double Stitched Dies.

Wood you be mine?

Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing a Valentine's Day card.  I can't believe it's just around the corner already.

For my card I used 5117 – Valentine Critters Set.

I also used 5132 – Tag Stitched Dies

to cut out the I ❤ You! verse.

I decided to go with some darker, masculine colors since last week I shared a white and pastel pink Valentine card.  I like to have a variety of cards in my stash.

I used another of the sentiments on the inside and used the 5134 – Banner Double Stitched Dies to cut it out.

Copics used:

R000, R39, R46, R83, E17, E31, E35, E43

Happy Fright Night!

Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing the brand new Halloween set from Art Impressions called Fright Night!

I made my card for the Gotta Gingham challenge over on the Ai blog right now.

Copics used:

BV23, BV31, C1, R39, R81, R85, E53, E99

Dare to be Fabulous!

Hello Ai fans! 

Today I'm sharing two cards made with the

AICS05 – Dare to be Fabulous set because...let's face it.  We all love the GIRLFRIENDS!!

This verse is one of my all time favorites.

Inside I used another verse from the set.

I made a second version, which to be honest is my favorite.  My sweet, wonderful friend Char recently had some medical problems. I wanted to cheer her up so I made this version to look like her!

I masked off the top of the Girlfriend's head and then drew in Char's hair.  Also, she NEVER wears dresses or skirts so I used the legs from U4897 – Latte Love.

She does love her accessories though and always has her nails painted so I added some nail polish as well. 

I also darkened up the glasses because hers are black.

There are three of Art Impressions stitched die sets on my card too.

I used

5133 – Flag Double Stitched Dies,

5134 – Banner Double Stitched Dies, 

5065 – Oval Double Stitched Dies

Inside of Char's card I used a sentiment from

4903 – WC Sentiments Set

Now for the best part!  Since I cut the skirt off of the fur coat and added the pants and boots my pieces were separate.  I decided it would be fun to put the coat on an action wobble.  It's so CUTE!!

Copics used:

RV17, RV55, B95, B97, T5, C0, N0, N2, BG10,

E000, E02, E15, E50, E97, YR23

Marvy No. 13 ochre

No. 55 Iris Purple

You Rock! Sports Fan Shaker

Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing two interactive birthday cards with you.

My brother-in-law's birthday is in 2 weeks and he's a big sports fan.

His favorite team is the Pittsburgh Steelers so his card was done in black, white and yellow.  My other card (the first one you'll see) was just done in colors I like.

The main image is

4527 – Sports Fan Shaker.

In the corner I used

5133 – Flag Double Stitched Dies

and

5132 – Tag Stitched Dies

On the inside I used

5134 – Banner Double Stitched Dies

to create a frame with can be personalized inside.

Here's the version I made for my brother-in-law.

The foam finger is on a WOBBLE and shakes when you flick it.

Copics used:

Y00, 17, 21

YR15, 16, 20, 21

E00, 02, 93

N0, N2, T3, C7, 100