Tag: Art Impressions Birdhouse Cubbies Set (5346)

Birdhouse Cubbies Slimline Card – Adding Dimension without Pop-Dots, Gems or Bows!!!

Hello and Welcome!!!

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Today’s was inspired by the current Ai Blog Challenge and that was to create a birthday card to celebrate Bonnie’s birthday! Please feel free to join us in this blog challenge by posting your card or project that has a birthday theme….any birthday theme will do! I’m sure Bonnie would love to see what you create to celebrate her special day!

Today we will be creating a fun slimline card using the Ai Birdhouse Cubbies Set (5346). This adorable set includes a beautiful birdhouse, birds, flowers, a vine and several fun sentiments! An added bonus is that this set does include the dies! You will love how the birdhouse die cuts out the window openings and the doors on the birdhouse which make this image very interactive!

For this card I decided to add an additional challenge for myself which was to create a one layer card that would have lots and lots of texture, dimension and interest without adding any ribbons, bows, gems or pop-dots! I will give you some tips and tricks for doing this in today’s video.

Let’s get started by stamping and coloring all of our images using the Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens in the following colors: Blender, Sugared Almond Pink, Pale Orange, Yellow, Orange, Scarlet Red, Mid Green, Dark Green, Aquamarine Blue, Smoky Teal, Beige, Gray Brown, Mid Brown, Lt Gray. Once the coloring is complete we can die cut all of the images.

Next let’s create a frame for the decorated card panel to sit inside by using the Ai Slimline Dies Set (5463). To set the scene for this card panel we will add some Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink in Speckled Egg and then we will spatter the panel with the same ink and also some teal colored metallic watercolor paint!

Going back to the same stamp set we will stamp our cute sentiment on the front of the card and this says “A little birdie told me it was your birthday”. This set has several cute coordinating sentiments!

Let’s cut off the post on the birdhouse so that it looks like it is hanging from a tree branch. We will use a black permanent marker to create the ribbon for the birdhouse and then draw on a cute little bow. Now we can add all of our little birds, flowers and vines….again gluing everything flat….but you could certainly pop some items up if you wish!

So hopefully you can see how easy it is to add lots of interest and dimension to your cards by using a variety of fun and creative techniques!

Please join me in wishing Bonnie a blessed and beautiful birthday!!!

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All of the supplies used in today’s video are listed below. Click the products below to make a purchase. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which are at no additional costs to you.

Art Impressions Birdhouse Cubbies Set (5346)

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Art Impressions Slimline Dies Set (5463)

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Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen

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Post-it Labeling and Cover-up Tape

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Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens

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Scrapbook.com Warms Smooth Cardstock Paper Pad

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Prima Metallic Pastel Accents

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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads – Speckled Egg

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Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer

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Tim Holtz Titanium Shears 9.5″

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Tim Holtz Mini Snips 5″

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Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

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Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen 1-5mm Black

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Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad

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Hero Arts Blending Brush

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LDRS Creative STAMPendable Stamping Tool

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MISTI Original

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MISTI Sticky Mats

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MIS-T Rulers

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Sizzix Sidekick Die Cutting Machine

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Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine

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Dress My Craft – Mini Score Board

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Strathmore Bristol Smooth 100lb Cardstock

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Art Impressions Lovable Owl Birthday Card

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Hello Ai Fans!!!

In today’s video and card we will be creating a fun birthday scene using the cutest little owl from the Lovable Animals Set (5219). To create the background we will start by creating a tree for our owl by using a Woodgrain die and some distress inks!

To set the remainder of the scene we will create a circle opening for our owl to peek out of and a colorful birthday border of presents and flowers! And for a sweet sentiment we will use the Birdhouse Cubbies Set (5346) which says “It’s your Bird-Day, just wing it”.

The coloring will be done using the Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens…and I will list all of those colors below.

For a finishing touch we will add a few gems to each of those flowers for extra texture and dimensions! These pretty gems just make this card pop!!!

Thank you so much for joining me today! If you enjoyed todays video please select the Like and Subscribe buttons and don’t forget to hit that notification bell so that you don’t miss a single video!

All of the supplies used in today’s video are listed below.

  • Art Impresssions Lovable Animals (5219)
  • Art Impressions Birdhouse Cubbies Set (5346)
  • Art Impressions Circle Double Stitched Dies (5064)
  • Hero Arts Woodgrain Fancy Die (D1531)
  • Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens – Blender, Bright Yellow, Orange, Sugared Almond Pink, Lt Brown, Beige, Mid Brown, Platinum Brown, Olive Green, Mid Green, Cornflower Blue, Persian Green, Violet, Deep Red
  • uni-ball Signo White Gel Pen
  • Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads – Brushed Corduroy, Ground Espresso, Rustic Wilderness
  • Tim Holtz Foam Applicator Tools
  • Kraft Cardstock 100lb
  • Black Cardstock 100lb
  • Buttons Galore & More Shimmerz Embellishments Sunset
  • Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad
  • Hero Hues Cardstock Meadow 100lb
  • My Sweet Petunia Misti Stamp Positioner
  • Strathmore Bristol Smooth Cardstock 100lb
  • Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive
  • ATG 700 Permanent Tape Dispenser
  • Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine
  • Scotch Foam Mounting Tape
  • Marvy Jewel Picker
  • We R Memory Keepers Silicone Mat
  • We R Memory Keepers Trim/Score Board
  • iCraft Purple Tape

Art Impressions Wedding/Birthday Cake Cards w/ Embossed Stencil Technique

Happy Wednesday Ai Fans!!!

In todays video we will be creating two cards! The first card will be a 3-tiered wedding cake with some beautiful flowers and vines! We will be using the brand new Ai Birthday Cake GCH (5407) to create the cake and frosting and we will also be using the Ai Birdhouse Cubbies Set (5346) to stamp and die cut some flowers and vines to decorate our fancy cake! We will use some beautiful Rose Gold Embossing Powder to make some yummy frosting!

I will also be showing you how to emboss your cardstock by using your stencils. This is really easy to do and is another fun way to use your stencils to add texture and dimension to your cards!

This Birthday Cake GCH set is designed to work with the Envelope GCH Die set to create and little gift card holder pocket/envelope. Just a reminder that these sets will need to be purchased separately and there are several cute die sets that coordinate with this Envelope GCH Set ( Java, Snowman, Black Cat, Pumpkin, Santa)…so be sure to check those out as well!!!

For our second card, we will use the leftover flowers to quickly and easily create a matching Birthday Cake Card with some simples stenciling and a birthday candle!

Thank you so much for joining me today! If you enjoyed todays video please hit the thumbs up and subscribe and don’t forget to select the notification bell so that you don’t miss a single video!!!

All of the supplies used in todays video are listed below.

  • Art Impressions Birthday Cake GCH (5407)

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  • Art Impressions Envelope GCH Set (5344) – Not used in todays video but needed if you were creating a Gift Card Holder!

—-https://shrsl.com/3c364 (Scrapbook.com)

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Art Impressions – Mr. Hat’s Backyard BBQ Card

Hello Ai Fans!!!

I’m so excited to be sharing with you today one of the brand new stamps sets from the Hats Off Series from Art Impressions! We will be creating a fun backyard BBQ scene using the brand new Mr. Hat Set (5406)!

I absolutely love this guy and all of the fun hats that come with this set which include a chef’s hat, trapper’s hat, and a hunting hat! It also comes with some great sentiments and additional items that coordinate perfectly with this set. If you are struggling with ideas for masculine cards..like I do…then this is the perfect set to add to your collection!

To set the scene for our backyard barbecue we will use the Birdhouse Cubbies Set (5346) to add some feathered friends. Then we will create a beautiful night sky with some twinkling lights using the Happy Trails Set (5187), a lovely railing around the patio with the WC Arbor Set (5363), and a pretty patio wall using a fun brick stencil!

There are also two more Hats Off Sets available as well, which include Miss Hat (5404) and Mrs. Hat (5405) and I will be doing a video on each of these in the upcoming weeks!!!

This card was inspired by the new Art Impressions Blog Challenge which is to create a card with “Person-ality”! These would be projects with people and personality! Check out the link below!

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All of the supplies used in todays video are listed below.

  • Art Impressions Hats Off Mr. Set (5406)
  • Art Impressions Birdhouse Cubbies Set (5346)
  • Art Impressions Happy Trails Set (5187)
  • Art Impressions WC Arbor Set (5363)
  • Art Impressions Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies (5063)
  • We R Memory Keepers Impressed Dauber Kit
  • Tim Holtz Foam Applicator Tools
  • Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads – Speckled Egg, Chipped Sapphire, Stormy Sky, Black Soot, Mustard Seed, Rusty Hinge, Fired Brick
  • Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens – Blender, Flesh Colour, Pink Haze, Pale Yellow, Yellow, Bright Yellow, Lt Green, Deep Green, Cobalt Blue, Lt Gray, Brick Beige, Mid Brown, Black
  • Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad
  • Strathmore Bristol Smooth 100lb Cardstock
  • Gray 65lb Cardstock
  • Black 100lb Cardstock
  • Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive
  • Nuvo Crystal Glaze
  • Hero Arts/My Sweet Petunia Mini Misti Stamp Positioner
  • Lawn Fawn Lawn Clippings Brick Stencil
  • Tombow Permanent Tape Runner
  • ATG 700 Tape Dispenser
  • iCraft Purple Tape
  • Tim Holtz Sizzix Sidekick Die Cutting Machine
  • Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine
  • Scotch Foam Mounting Tape

Art Impressions Baby Critters Card

Happy Wednesday Ai Fans!!!

In todays video and card I am so excited to be showing you the brand new Art Impressions Baby Critters Stamp and Die Set (5400). This little set is just so adorable and includes a baby giraffe, elephant, hippo and lion…and the coordinating dies! It also has the cutest sentiments which coordinate with the images which are pictured below.

I chose the sentiment “I’m wild about you!” which is inspired by the current Ai Blog Challenge – Love is in the Air!

Today we will be creating a jungle scene by doing a little ink smooshing to create a beautiful sky!

We will also include the lovely vines from the Birdhouse Cubbies Set (5346) and add a woodgrain texture to the frame using the Bible Journaling Wood Frames Set (5269)!

Thank you so much for joining me today! If you enjoyed todays video please select the “Like” button and “Subscribe”.

All of the supplies used in todays video are listed below.

  • Art Impressions Baby Critters Set (5400)
  • Art Impressions Birdhouse Cubbies Set (5346)
  • Art Impressions Bible Journaling Wood Frames Set (5269)
  • Art Impressions Circle Double Stitched Dies (5064)
  • Art Impressions Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies (5063)
  • Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens – Blender, Sugared Almond Pink, Yellow, Orange, Wine Red, Mustard, Brown, Violet, May Green, Green, Cobalt Blue, Gray Brown
  • Hero Arts/My Sweet Petunia Mini Misti Stamp Positioner
  • Hero Arts Small Blocks Trio
  • Hero Arts Hero Hues Reactive Ink Pads – Blue Hawaii, Pool Party
  • Versafine Ink Pad – Onyx Black, Vintage Sepia
  • Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pads – Brushed Corduroy, Ground Espresso
  • Tim Holtz Foam Applicator Tools
  • Tim Holtz Sizzix Sidekick Die Cutting Machine
  • Kraft Cardstock 100lb
  • Strathmore Bristol Smooth 100lb Cardstock
  • ATG 700 Permanent Tape Dispenser
  • Scotch Foam Mounting Tape
  • Lawn Fawn Fawndamentals Bone Folder
  • iCraft Purple Tape
  • Tonic Studios Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive
  • Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine