Froggy slimline and Bridge Shadowbox Window from Art Impressions

Hello and happy Thursday!

Today I'm sharing the two cards that I made for the Green Galore challenge on the Art Impressions blog.  Green is my favorite color so I was excited about this one.

I made two cards.

My first is a slimline card that I used lots of Ai products to create.

5072 – Block Letters Die Set
5562 – Journal Letter Die Set
5561 – Birds and Bugs Set
5133 – Flag Double Stitched Dies
5463 – Slimline Dies Set

I also used Bleed Proof White paint which is a wonderful way to add highlights whether you Watercolor or use other mediums.

My second card is a Shadowbox Window card.

I used

5408 – ShadowBox Window Die
5450 – Blooming Window Set
5412 – Bridge Window Set

These windows are so fun and with the newest line, there's a little add on stamp with

die that can be used inside or out and they also can be combined like I've done. The

bridge is popped up on the inside and the tulips from the other set are popped up 

on the outside.

These windows are so fun because they create a dimensional card

that you can fold flat for mailing.

Copics used:

FYG1, YG07, YG11, G12, G24, B000, BG02

BG10, E000, E35, N1, R85, YR21

LePen 0.3

Hello Bees from Art Impressions

 Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing yet another bee themed card.

I know,  SHOCKING right?

I just can't help myself.

I love bees so much and have since I was a teenager.  The little hive in the photo was a gift from my sister probably 30 years ago.

For decades it sat on my kitchen window sill.  Now I've retired it to my craft room to help stage photos.

My card was made before Bonnie released some of her latest die sets or I would have used some of her beautiful new flower and leaf dies for my bees to enjoy.

I used the new 5561 – Birds and Bugs Set and the Hello die is from 5408 – ShadowBox Window Die.
I just love these little bees so much. (In case you couldn't tell!)
If you're looking for more of my bee cards you can find them here.

Art Impressions Freebie Frenzy!

 Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing several cards that I made using some of the Ai Freebies.

What's a Freebie you ask?
Well,  every time you spend $30 or more at Art Impressions, you get to choose one of the current free stamps they are offering.  How fun is that!

My first 4 cards were made using the Spring 2022 images.



These two cards were traded to my neighbors little girls in exchange for two dozen farm fresh eggs.
I love living in the country!

During the school year I usually buy them an ice cream at the school cafeteria but during the summer they asked for cards to send to friends.  The frame is from the new 5543 – Journal Template Die Set.

The next two were made for friends.

I used the Hello die from the 5408 – ShadowBox Window Die

These are the current freebies being offered.  Be sure to get yours while they're available. These have become highly collectable.

I also FINALLY tried my hand at Watercoloring the Art Impressions Way with one of the new freebies!

It was so fun.  I have tons to learn but I'm pretty happy with this!

The grass was made using the Exclusive 2022 WC0922-WC Grass Line. The tree was made using 4964 – WC Branches Set and the leaves/flowers are from the Exclusive 5707 WC Wilderness Set.

Copics used on plaid beaver cards:

BG10, BG32, Y23, Y32, E23, E30, E37, R83

Tombows used on frog card:

126, 173, 177, 228, 526, 565, 636, 679, 703
Marvy 45 Sepia

Brushes: 0,1,4

Twintone: Sky Blue

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

Treat Me Like the Queen!

Hello Ai fans!

There is a pretty challenge going on right now on the Art Impressions blog...
Pretty in Pink!

I made two cards that fit the theme and two bonus ones with the same design but not in pink.

I've used the Queen sentiment from AICS31 – Pamper Yourself.

The sassy lady is from 4370 – Crown Set.

The Hello die cut is from 5408 – ShadowBox Window Die.

Oh my gosh!  I just love her attitude!

Copics used:

R30, R81, C0, C2, E000, E02, E31, E35, E51