Tag: Art Impressions Baby Critters Set (5400)

EMBOSS IT! Combining wet and dry embossing!

Hello and Welcome!!!

Watch video tutorial here!!!

I’m so happy to be showing you a fun tag card which I created to kick off Ai’s brand new blog challenge which is called “Emboss like a BOSS!”. Any embossing will do…including both wet and dry techniques! We will be using both today!

For today’s feature card we will be using the adorable Ai Baby Critters Set (5400) which includes several fun birthday critters along with several coordinating sentiments. We will be using many of these sentiments for this card!

Let’s get started by stamping and coloring in all of our images using the Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens in the following colors: Blender, Sugared Almond Pink, Pale Orange, Purple, Yellow, Bright Yellow, Persian Green, Lt Gray, Mid Gray, Beige, Mid Brown.

We’ll also add some details to the balloons and little elephant using a white gel pen. This is a great way to personalized your images!

Next we will die cut a fun stitched tag from the Ai Tag Stitched Die Set (5132) using some Strathmore Bristol Smooth 100lb Cardstock. We will stamp and emboss several sentiments from this set using clear ink and white embossing powder. This will act as a resist for the layer of Distress Oxide Ink (Speckled Egg) that we will be applying over the top of these sentiments. Just be sure to grab a paper towel and wipe off any excess ink that is sitting on top of the sentiments because it will not dry and could rub off!

We will add a bit of a floral border at the bottom of the tag using the Ai Easter Journal Paper Pack (5742). This patterned paper will coordinate well with the coloring we have already done.

Next let’s add a bit of baker’s twine and a bow to the top of the tag!

Now we can add some texture and dimension to our card using a 3D Geometric Flowers Embossing Folder. We will keep this background in plain white so that the tag remains our focal point!

Finally, we can assemble the card and add a bit of sparkle with some pretty teal colored opalescent sequins!

It’s really fun to combine the wet and dry embossing techniques for adding lots and lots of dimension and texture to your cards!

If you love this stamp set you may want to check out this video I had previously done using this adorable set:

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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 Baby Critters Set (5400)

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https://shrsl.com/4236x (Scrapbook.com)

Art Impressions Tag Stitched Dies (5132)

https://shrsl.com/4236u (Art Impressions)

https://shrsl.com/4236y (Scrapbook.com)

Art Impressions Easter Journal Paper Pack (5742)

https://shrsl.com/42370 (Art Impressions)

Signo White Gel Pen

https://shrsl.com/42372 (Art Impressions)

Post-it Labeling and Cover-up Tape

https://shrsl.com/42373 (Art Impressions)

Sizzix 3-D Textured Impressions – Geometric Flowers

https://shrsl.com/4237c (Scrapbook.com)

Spellbinders Color Essentials Sequins – Teal Opalescent

https://shrsl.com/4237d (Scrapbook.com)

Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens

https://shrsl.com/4237g (dickblick.com)

Ranger Embossing Powder – Super Fine Detail White

https://shrsl.com/4237j (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Paper Trimmer 8.5″

https://shrsl.com/4237m (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer

https://shrsl.com/4237o (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad – Speckled Egg

https://shrsl.com/4237q (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Craft Pick Tool

https://shrsl.com/4237r (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Mini Snips

https://shrsl.com/4237s (Scrapbook.com)

Tim Holtz Titanium Shears 9.5″

https://shrsl.com/4237u (Scrapbook.com)

Pink & Main Magic Anti-static Brush

https://shrsl.com/4237w (Scrapbook.com)

Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive

https://shrsl.com/4237z (Scrapbook.com)

STAMPendable Stamping Tool

https://shrsl.com/42381 (Scrapbook.com)

Scrapbook.com – Double Sided Adhesive Foam Squares – Small Squares

https://shrsl.com/42383 (Scrapbook.com)

iCraft 3D Foam Tape

https://shrsl.com/42385 (Scrapbook.com)

Pinkfresh Studio – Essentials Collection – Dual Tip Embellishment Tool

https://shrsl.com/42389 (Scrapbook.com)

Baker’s Twine

Hero Arts Blending Brushes

https://shrsl.com/4238c (Scrapbook.com)

Dress My Craft – Mini Score Board

https://shrsl.com/4238e (Scrapbook.com)

MISTI Original

https://shrsl.com/4238f (Scrapbook.com)

MISTI Sticky Mats

https://shrsl.com/4238h (Scrapbook.com)

Cricut Weeding Tool Kit

https://shrsl.com/4238k (dickblick.com)

Versamark Watermark Ink Pad

https://shrsl.com/4238o (Scrapbook.com)

Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad

https://shrsl.com/4238p (Scrapbook.com)

Lawn Fawn 1/4″ Double-sided Tape

https://shrsl.com/4238r (Scrapbook.com)

Pinkfresh Studios Brass Triangle Tray

https://shrsl.com/4238v (Scrapbook.com)

Strathmore Bristol Smooth 100lb Cardstock

https://shrsl.com/4238x (dickblick.com)

Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine

https://shrsl.com/4238y (Scrapbook.com)

Sizzix Sidekick Die Cutting Machine

https://shrsl.com/4238z (Scrapbook.com)


Art Impressions “You Rule” Card w/ Stencil Background

Happy Wednesday Ai Fans!!!

I’m really excited to show you today’s video and card! Today we will be creating a super fun birthday card using the Ai Baby Critters Set (5400HL)! This is just such a cute and versatile set!

To set the scene for our little lion we will stencil some beautiful birch trees in the background. I will give you a few tips for adding some additional dimension and interest to these trees!

This card was inspired by the current Art Impressions Blog Challenge which is called “Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My”. We would love it if you joined us in this challenge! Feel free to use any of your critters, or maybe create something scary, or even a Wizard of Oz type scene….just have fun with this challenge!

If you love the little critters from this stamp set…you may want to check out my “Baby Critters Card” video!

Thank you so much for joining me today! If you enjoyed todays video please hit the like button and subscribe too! Also, don’t forget to hit the notification bell so that you don’t miss a single video!!!

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

  • Art Impressions Baby Critters Set (5400HL)
  • Art Impressions Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies
  • uni-ball Signo White Gel Pen
  • Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Birch Stencil (THS069)
  • Tim Holtz Foam Applicator Tools
  • Tim Holtz Pick Tool
  • Hero Arts Hero Hues Reactive Ink Pads – Fog, Splash, Blue Hawaii, Lemon Drop
  • Hero Arts/My Sweet Petunia Mini Misti Stamp Positioner
  • Strathmore Bristol Smooth Cardstock 100lb
  • iCraft Purple Tape
  • Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen Black .1mm
  • Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens – Blender, Yellow, Orange, Deep Red, Lt Pink, Purple, Emerald Green, Turquoise Green, Cobalt Blue, Mustard, Oatmeal, Dk Oatmeal, Brown, Mid Brown, Lt Gray, Platinum Brown, Dk Gray
  • Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad
  • Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive
  • ATG 700 Permanent Tape Dispenser
  • Scotch Foam Mounting Tape
  • We R Memory Keepers Silicone Mat
  • We R Memory Keepers Trim/Score Board


Art Impressions Slimline Quilted Birthday Card w/ Jane Davenport Markers

Hello Ai Fans!!!

The images we will be using for todays video and card are from the wonderful Lovable Animals Set (5219). We are going to use the adorable little elephant as our focal point!

To set the scene for this card we will be creating a quilted background using the Hexagon Double Stitched Dies (5135) and the beautiful water based Mermaid Markers from Jane Davenport! I will show you how to quickly create these colorful quilt pieces using a fun watercolor technique! It is so simple, fun and easy to do!!!

As I mentioned in the video, I had previously done a few videos using some of the images that I used in todays video which are linked here.

Art Impressions Baby Critters Card and Art Impressions Lovable Valentine Cards w/ Shimmer Powders

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 Lovable Animals Set (5219)
  • Art Impressions Baby Critters Set (5499HL)
  • Art Impressions Hexagon Double Stitched Dies (5135)
  • Art Impressions Flag Double Stitched Dies (5133)
  • Jane Davenport Mermaid Markers Set (Beach, Coral, Reef, Jellyfish, Deep Sea, Blue Bottle, Byron Bay, Siren, Seaweed, Pirate’s Gold, Starfish, Lobster)
  • Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens – Blender, Sugared Almond Pink, Lt Gray, Gray
  • Sizzix Adhesive Sheet Pack 6×6 Permanent
  • iCraft Purple Tape
  • Strathmore Bristol Smooth 100lb Cardstock
  • Black 100lb Cardstock
  • Hero Arts/My Sweet Petunia Mini Misti Stamp Positioner
  • Buttons Galore & More Sparkletz Embellishments Snow Crystals
  • Tim Holtz Detailer Tip Waterbrush
  • Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat
  • Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive
  • Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer
  • Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad
  • Scotch Foam Mounting Tape
  • Marvy Jewel Picker
  • We R Memory Keepers Bone Folder
  • We R Memory Keepers Trim/Score Board
  • Lawn Fawn Fawndamentals Bone Folder
  • Lawn Fawn Fawndamentals Sparkle Cardstock Spring


Art Impressions Hexagon Chicks Card w/ Jane Davenport Markers!

Happy Wednesday Ai Fans!!!

Wait…wait…don’t put your Easter stamps away yet….I’ve got a fun little Easter Chicks Birthday Card to show you!

In todays video and card we will be using the adorable Easter Chicks Set (5401) and the Hexagon Double Stitched Dies (5135). We will also grab a Happy Birthday sentiment from the Baby Critters Set (5400HL). I have used these little critters on a previous card Art Impressions Baby Critters Card seen here!

I will be showing you how to create a super fun hexagon shaped card! I will also show you how to create a beautiful background as well as how to do some simple coloring using the Jane Davenport Mermaid Markers!

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 Easter Chicks Set (5401)
  • Art Impressions Baby Critters Set (5400HL)
  • Art Impressions Hexagon Double Stitched Dies (5135)
  • Jane Davenport Mermaid Markers – Beach, Pirate’s Gold, Coral, Starfish, Seaweed, Siren
  • uni-ball Signs White Gel Pen
  • Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad
  • Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive
  • Nuvo Jewel Drops Orange Marmalade
  • Tim Holtz Detailer Tip Waterbrush
  • Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer
  • Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat
  • Strathmore Bristol Smooth 100lb Cardstock
  • Hero Arts/My Sweet Petunia Mini Misti Stamp Positioner
  • Fiskars 12″ Paper Trimmer
  • Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine
  • We R Memory Keepers Bone Folder
  • We R Memory Keepers Trim/Score Board
  • Scotch Foam Mounting Tape
  • iCraft Purple Tape
  • Lawn Fawn Fawndamentals Bone Folder

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