Valentine Treat box Tutorial from Art Impressions

Hello Ai fans!

I have loved this little box since the moment I saw it.

This is the first time that I've created it using Art Impressions paper. The reason? The template is larger than 6"x6" which most Ai paper measures. But, where there's a will, there's a way! I figured out a way to make the template work using two sheets of Ai paper.

I wanted to create a cute little Valentine's Day treat box and this is what I came up with.

To make the template dies fit on a 6x6" piece of paper to create the box, I used two sheets of paper. The first piece cut the top and back flap.

The second piece of paper cut the base of the box.

Then, I overlapped the back panel from the top, with the back panel from the base, to create a full box.

Though this die set was designed to hold the mini journal, it makes the absolute cutest little gift box or treat box. I filled mine with Hershey Kisses.

Doesn't someone in your life deserve a little something sweet?

If you share something made with Art Impressions products be sure to tag them or use #artimpressions so that we see. We LOVE seeing all of your creations.

 

White Monochromatic cards from Art Impressions

 Hello Ai fans!

I have two cards, well really one since they're the same, that were made for the Art Impressions Monochromatic Challenge going on right now. Click the Bi-Weekly Challenge tab above to enter.

My card was made exclusively with Art Impressions dies except for the stamped sentiment which is from 5734 – Friend Sentiment Set.

All dies that I used are linked below.

I feel like my card could be for Valentine's Day, a wedding, anniversary,
or, just for a friend that makes you a better person!
I have a lot of those.

Très Chic Woodland Critter Fall cards from Art Impressions

 Hello Ai fans!

I have two more cards for the Très Chic challenge.

Last week I created three snow themed cards and this week I decided to go with a fall theme.

I used 5808 – 5pk Snow Globe Shaker Dome to create both of my shaker cards. Although these are difficult to photograph due to the glare, they are so pretty in person.

I used a combination of little diamond dots and tiny die cuts from Art Impressions to sprinkle in my shakers.

I used the self adhesive Watercolor paper to cut my Thankful phrase. It was so easy to color and stick down. No more fussing with glue on delicate die cuts and making a mess.

I love rustic cards, nature and animals. I fell in love with this new set the second I saw it. All Ai products that I used are linked below. Happy Fall everyone! I hope you join in this photo inspiration challenge!

Copics used:

B00, BG05, RV02, YG05, YR31, W2, W4, YR24, E34, E55, E99

Happy 16th...get out there and DRIVE!

Hello Ai fans!

We're celebrating week #2 of the 
Keep Calm & Celebrate On challenge on the

Art Impressions blog.

I used several products from Art Impressions on my card.

5823 – Christmas Cars Set

5925 – Honey Bee Set

5562 – Journal Letter Die Set

5556 – Journal Clasp Die Set

5588 – Journal Oval Frames Die Set

5726 – Nested Circle Dies

For this challenge that's all about anything you celebrate,

I chose to celebrate a 16th birthday and the privilege of

becoming a licensed driver.

I hope you enter something in the challenge!

You could be the next winner of a free stamp set

from Art Impressions.

Copics used:
B0000, B000, Y08, T1, 100

Happily Ever After from Art Impressions

 Hello everyone!

Today I'm sharing two wedding cards that I made.

The first one was for my husband's friend's daughter and her new husband.  My husband wanted me to put their names on it to make it more personal.

On the front I used 
5835 – Mini Journal Paper Pack
5063 – Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies
5543 – Journal Template Die Set
5721 – Nested Heart Dies
5562 – Journal Letter Die Set

On the inside I used a pocket from 5589 – Journal Pocket Die Set to hold a gift card.

I made a second version that wasn't personalized in case another wedding pops up.

On the inside of this one I used 5556 – Journal Clasp Die Set.

Baby Boy Journal pages 11 and 12 from Art Impressions

 Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing pages 11 and 12 of my Baby Boy Journal.

This time it's all about his first holidays!

For Halloween he was a pirate!

How cute is this little guy?!

I decorated both the front and back of the little frame tag and used the journal die clasps as a decorative element.

Then we're onto his first Christmas.
I used Dr. PH Martin's bleed proof white to make the snow.

I have 4 pages left to share. 2 are complete and 2 are not.

If I can get the last two finished, I'll share all 4 next Sunday.  If not, I'll just share the two finished ones.

Happy crafting everyone!

Baby Boy Journal Pages 3-4

Hello Ai fans!

It's time for my 3rd and 4th pages of my Baby Boy Journal.

On Thursday I shared my cover and first two pages to go along with the Dynamic Duo challenge on the Art Impressions blog.  Today, my journal journey continues.

These pages also qualify for the current challenge,  Dynamic Duo.

 because I used the Journal Template set, the Journal Die set, the Journal Clasp set, a verse from the Baby Boy set and two former freebie stamps.  All are linked below for your convenience. 

All of the dies you see on this page come either in the Template or Clasp set.

So many dies and SO versatile!

The words on this page were spelled out using the new Journal Letter Dies.

You can literally make any word in any language that you want!

Copics used:

Mouse:

B41, B45, RV10, W1, W2, N1, C8

Fox;

B21, B45, RV10, E41, E23, E97

Hello Baby Boy Journal from Art Impressions

Hello Ai fans!

There's a new challenge on the Art Impressions blog called Dynamic Duo.

They want to see at least 2 stamp or die sets on your creation.

I used 9!  WHAT??  Yes,  9 different sets plus the new Bleed Proof White paint which is incredible!!

You don't need to be a watercolor artist to love that stuff!

I've been working on a baby journal.

Today I'll share my cover and the first two pages.

All products will be linked at the bottom of my post.

The little sheep is popped up on foam dots so the the clasp will close underneath him.

The decorative clasp dies are so pretty!  They're so ornate and just perfect for whatever journal you decide to make.

The back of my journal is the only page that I won't be "decorating" but with the back of the clasp it still looks pretty.

My first page has a pocket for a stat sheet about the birth of this baby boy.
I used a stencil to draw lines for my handwritten text which I erased afterwards.

Here's the insert out of it's pocket after I erased the lines.

This is the entire journal from the outside.

Here it is opened on the inside without any pages added yet.

This is my first added page so with the page on the inside of the front cover,  this is technically page 2.

I used the Bleed Proof White paint to add little dots on the fabric.

I haven't glued my page in yet because I need to decorate the back before I do that.

Stay tuned this Sunday to see the next two pages.

Copics used:

Inside cover-Page 1:

C2, N4, E00, E23, E30, D34, E37, Tombow 526

Page 2:

R83, Y23, B1, B93, E00, E23, E37