I Wanna Build a Memory

Barnyard greetings

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Nothing like a barnyard of animals to get you moo-ving for the day. Sorry, just had to. LOL

Art Impressions Barnyard Animal Cubbies set has lots of critters for you to place on your card anywhere you want. The cubbie sets let you pick which animals, how many, and where you want to add them. Lots of fun.

Enjoy your weekend!
Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--Neenah, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Barnyard Animal Cubbies"
Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Versafine Black Onyx, Copics; Wild Honey, Mustard Seed, and Frayed Burlap Distress inks, Uni-ball Signo white gel pen, Copic Multi-liner
Tools--MFT Stitched Rectangle Scallop Edge Frame dies

Owl be yours

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

For some reason the sunlight and my light box lights combined to give off a blue hue to this photo which matched perfectly with the colors of my card. Couldn't do that on purpose if I tried. LOL

Art Impressions Woodland Holiday set includes this adorable owl all wrapped up in his fluffy scarf and hat.

Enjoy your weekend!
Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--We R Memory Keepers "Winter Frost", Strathmore Bristol, Bazzill, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Woodland Holiday Set"
Ink--Versafine Onyx Black, Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol, Versamark, Uni-Posca white paint pen, Spectrum Noir Crystal Clear Sparkle pen
Tools--Cheery Lynn Designs French Pastry Doily die
Miscellaneous--Simon Says Stamp white embossing powder, buttons and twine from my stash

Decking the woods

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

These crazy penguins from the Art Impressions Penguin Cheer set are decorating the woods for Christmas.

Have a blessed day!
Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--My Mind's Eye "Merry", Neenah, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Penguin Cheer Set"
Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Copics, Iced Spruce and Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide inks, Versafine Onyx Black, Spectrum Noir Crystal Clear Sparkle pen, Sakura gold gel pen
Tools--Lawn Fawn Hillside Borders dies, Penny Black Tall Trees dies
Miscellaneous--Glossy Accents

Holiday fox

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Art Impressions Woodlands Holiday set from Art Impressions includes this super sweet fox. Once again I've pulled out my Prismas to color him up.

Be blessed!
Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--Simple Stories "Claus and Co.", Strathmore Bristol, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Woodland Holiday Set"
Ink--Versafine Onyx Black, Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol
Tools--Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Borders 3 dies, Impression Obsession Small Snowflake dies, Quickutz Nested Circles dies
Miscellaneous--The Paper Studio gemstones

Christmas bunny

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Wouldn't he be the cutest under your Christmas tree as a real bunny? LOL Little rabbit is another of the precious animal images from Art Impressions Woodland Holiday set.

Wishing you a week full of holiday fun.
Tracy

Supplies:
Paper-Dovecraft "Back to Basics Christmas", Strathmore Bristol, Bazzill, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Woodland Holiday Set"
Ink--Versafine Onyx Black, Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol, Versamark, Uni-Posca white paint pen
Tools--Paper Smooches Gift Tags dies
Miscellaneous--Diamond Stickles, Simon Says Stamp white embossing powder, ribbon from my stash

Penguin friends

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Sat, 30 Nov 2019 15:56:00 +0000

Hope all my American friends enjoyed your Thanksgiving holidays. We're on the downhill slide into Christmas now. These penguin friends from Art Impressions Penguin Cheer set are making preparations already.

I hand cut the mountains for the background and added a little inking behind them and at the foot of them behind the treeline. I added some Twinklets glitter to the trees for snow.

Have a fantastic weekend!
Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--Neenah, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Penguin Cheer Set"
Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Copics. Tumbled Glass and Iced Spruce Distress Oxide inks, Versafine Onyx Black, Spectrum Noir Crystal Clear Sparkle pen, Uni-Posca white paint pen
Tools--Lawn Fawn Stitched Hillside Borders dies, Tim Holtz Sizzix Thinlits Tree Line die
Miscellaneous--Twinklets Diamond Dust

Sleigh ride

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 15:19:00 +0000

I tried a few different techniques on this card using Art Impressions Sleigh Ride Circlet MTF set. I hand drew the frame on the front panel with a ruler and colored in the corners.

After making the tri-fold card with the images, I just attached it to the top of a plain white panel with the red scalloped mat. You can write a short note on the inside of the card or turn the whole thing over and write on the entire backside.

The holly branch and berries were made using the Die Cutting Napkins tutorial from Splitcoast Stampers. It's a really cool tutorial so check it out.

Basically you die cut your image through eight layers of napkin which is kind of fused together in the cutting process and then you color it with watercolors. The napkin sort of plumps up with this cool texture.

I used my Prismas for the coloring. You can see some of that napkin texture here.

Have a fantastic week and ignore my coughing, which I'm sure you can hear WHEREVER you are. LOL
Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--Neenah, Bazzill, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Sleigh Ride Circlet MTF Set"
Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol, Gansai Tambi Watercolors, Aged Mahogany Distress ink. Sakura Pigma Micron pen
Tools--Mama Elephant Femme Frames die, Tim Holtz Sizzix Thinlits Holiday Greens dies, Art Impressions Tag Stitched dies
Miscellaneous--paper napkin

Stuffed mailboxes

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 18:55:00 +0000

It's the time of the year for our mailboxes to be busting at the seams with cards and packages. Art Impressions has released the Happy Mailbox Cubbies set for your mail themed card all year round. Hop over to the Art Impressions blog to see the uber-talented Sharon Caudle's Christmas version using this set. A-mazing!

Millions of ways you can use this super cute set.
Have a blessed Sunday!
Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--My Mind's Eye "Collectable--Remarkable", Neenah, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Happy Mailbox Cubbies"
Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Copics, Versafine Onyx Black
Tools--Art Impressions Oval Double Stitched dies

Bright spirits

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 15:43:00 +0000

How about a cute Christmas penguin from Art Impressions Penguin Cheer set today. I've added a little Nuvo Drops snow.

Still poorly. Don't have much of a voice and the nasty coughies get me every once and a while. Drowning myself in tea. LOL
Have a blessed weekend!
Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--My Mind's Eye "Merry", Neenah, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Penguin Cheer Set"
Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Copics, Broken China and Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide inks, Uni-Posca white paint pen, Versafine Onyx Black
Tools--Lawn Fawn Hillside Borders dies
Miscellaneous--Nuvo Simply White Crystal Drops

Nativity scene

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:22:00 +0000

Today I'm sharing one of Art Impressions adorable Circlet Mini Tryfold sets called Nativity. There are so many different ways you can use these sets. I've used Art Impressions Hexagon Double Stitched dies to create three panels that I added the individual scenes to.

Using a brad, I attached them to the front of the card. Just swing each one to the side to view the next scene.

Coloring was done with Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol. I added some die cut stars to the card front and covered them in shimmer pen.

Feeling a bit better but I have no voice. LOL

Be blessed.

Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--We R Memory Keepers "Winter Frost", Neenah, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Nativity Circlet MTF Set"
Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol, Spectrum Noir Crystal Clear Sparkle pen
Tools--Art Impressions Hexagon Double Stitched dies, Memory Box Star of Wonder dies, Quickutz Nesting Circle dies
Miscellaneous--brad from my stash

Christmas cats

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:26:00 +0000

Did you see the new special flip card release at Simon Says Stamp? The set includes a row of penguins and one of snowmen. Super cute and meant to be used just like this one. Art Impressions created a die just for making the flip card and it makes it sooo easy. This set is called Christmas Kitty.

The die design creates a flap at the top that holds the second part of the sentiment and then you get the sweet backside of all those Christmas kitties.

I seem to have caught a bug so not feeling too well. Hoping you are all healthy and happy.
Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--Simple Stories "Claus & Co.", Neenah, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Christmas Kitty Flip Card Set"
Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Copics, Versafine Onyx Black, Uni Posca white pen
Tools--Art Impressions Flip Card die

Jingle all the way

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 15:07:00 +0000

These two look like they have all they need to go home and decorate their tree...if they don't lose it along the way with that bears crazy driving. LOL. Art Impressions Woodland Holiday Set is packed with cute critters for your holiday needs.

Off to do some shopping. Happy Monday!
Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--We R Memory Keepers "Winter Frost", Neenah, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Woodland Holiday Set"
Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Copics, Spectrum Noir Crystal Clear Sparkle pen, Uni-ball Signo white gel pen
Tools--Art Impressions Square Double Stitched dies, Memory Box Jingle Bell Border die

It's a boy

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 17:23:00 +0000

Sharing one of the non-Christmas makes I have from Art Impressions newest release. This card uses the Baby Boy Set.

I used a stencil and some Distress ink to make the stripes. I stamped out the "boy" word and colored it with the same Distress ink. Doesn't look like it does it. LOL I covered it with Sparkle pen and it changed the color. The mat layer is a dark blue although it looks black in the photo.

Have a fantastic weekend!
Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--Neenah, Bazzill, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Baby Boy Set" and "Baby Girl Set"
Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Versafine Onyx Black, Copics, Tumbled Glass Distress Ink, Sakura gold Gelly Roll pen, Uni-ball Signo white gel pen, Spectrum Noir Crystal Clear Sparkle pen
Tools--Altenew Watercolor Stripes Stencil
Miscellaneous--Pretty Pink Posh sequins

Gingerbread house

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 14:01:00 +0000

If you're a foodie, nothing says Christmas like gingerbread. Art Impressions Gingerbread Cubbies set will satisfy the sweetest tooth. The cubbies sets are so much fun to work with. You can place the characters anywhere you like.

I added a little sparkle gel pen to the gum drops which kind of gives the look of their sugar coating. And yes, those are individually cut so you can add as many as you like. The set has four dies included for them so you don't have to cut them just one at a time.

I cut some small slits in the white glitter paper to make it look like the lollys and peppermint sticks were stuck down in the snow.

Off to make some more cards. Happy Friday!

Tracy

Supplies:

Paper--Neenah, Recollections

Stamps--Art Impressions "Gingerbread Cubbies"

Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Versafine Onyx Black; Sakura Clear Star, red, green, and purple gel pens; Spectrum Noir Crystal Clear Sparkle pen; Tumbled Glass Distress ink

Tools--Mama Elephant Femme Frames dies, Art Impressions Rectangle Double Stitched dies, Lawn Fawn Stitched Hillside Borders dies

Wheelie snowman

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 17:24:00 +0000

Alright, here we go with the Christmas creations. I do have a couple of non-Christmas makes to throw in the mix that are also from Art Impressions newest release, but I'm going to get posting on the Christmas cards.

The first make uses the new Snowman Wheelie set. These wheelie sets are so much fun if you want to add a little interaction to your card. Just turn the little handle on the inside of the card and Mr. Snowman will start pedaling like crazy.

I broke out some white glitter paper and die cut a circle to pop behind the snowman and a strip for the bottom of the card. The tag die is from Art Impressions too. They have some fantastic die sets as well as all their great stamps.

The holidays are upon us. Hope you're enjoying them.

Be blessed!

Tracy

Supplies:

Paper--We R Memory Keepers "Winter Frost", Neenah, Recollections white glitter and white cardstock

Stamps--Art Impressions "Snowman Wheelie"

Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Versafine Onyx Black, Copics, Sakura gold, red, and Clear Star gel pens, Uni-ball Signo white gel pen

Tools--Quickutz Nesting Circle dies, Art Impressions Tag Stitched dies

Miscellaneous--bakers twine

Warm and foxy

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 14:27:00 +0000

Here's my last fall card to share. This little fox is from the same Art Impressions set as the No-line hedgie I shared, Feast Mode. Lots of adorable fall critters. Doesn't he look so cozy.

Enjoying a visit with my hubby's sister and her husband. Hope you're having a great day too.

Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--Bo Bunny "Beautifully Brisk", Bazzill, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Feast Mode Set"
Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Versamark, Copics, Sakura gold gel pen, Uni-ball Signo white gel pen
Tools--MFT Fish Tail Stax
Miscellaneous--Ranger Princess Gold embossing powder, orange jute string

A no-line hedgie

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 14:57:00 +0000

Another fall card using Art Impressions Feast Mode set. I decided to brave it and try a little no line coloring. Whew! Scary stuff. Don't look too closely. LOL

Check your favorite online crafty shops for this fun set.

Have a blessed Sunday!

Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--Bo Bunny "Beautifully Brisk", Neenah, Bazzill, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Feast Mode Set"
Ink--Ink On 3 Fadeout, Versafine Black Onyx, Copics
Tools--Reverse Confetti See Through Tag die, MFT Solid Bracket Border die, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher
Miscellaneous--Pretty Pink Posh sequins, twill tape

Thanksgiving circlet

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Alright folks, we're in the downhill stretch. The rest of this year is going to fly by like a major league fastball. I have a couple more fall cards to share and then I'm jumping into Christmas. Yikes! Have you started your shopping yet. I actually have several thing bought already thankfully.

OK, so this card was made using the new Thanksgiving Circlet set from Art Impressions.

These are mini tryfold sets but you can adapt them for use in so many ways. I layered the first two images on the front of my card and added the base image on the inside.

I'll be photographing several cards I've made tomorrow so I'll be sharing them soon and I have several on the work desk in progress.

Have a fantastic weekend!

Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--Bo Bunny "Beautifully Brisk", Neenah, Bazzill, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Thanksgiving Circlet MTF"
Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Copics, Uni-ball Signo white gel pen
Tools--Art Impressions Circle Double Stitched dies

A birthday tweet

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:29:00 +0000

I have another card to share using the sweet Hoppy Bird Set from Art Impressions. Even the birds are advancing technologically. LOL

Copics Used:

quail E31, E55, E74, E79, C6, C8, YR23

phone C6, BG72, R24, YG93

Having a bit of a rainy day here today. Perfect day for working on some more cards to share soon.
Be Blessed!
Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--Jen Hadfield Home Made "Warm & Cozy", Neenah, Bazzill, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Hoppy Birdy Set"
Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Versafine Onyx Black, Iced Spruce Distress ink
Tools--MFT Oval Stax dies, Poppy Stamps Meadow Leaf die

Baby girl

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 13:01:00 +0000

Got a new baby coming soon? Art Impressions has two new baby sets out to fill your needs. It's this elephant precious? The set is called Baby Girl Set. I'll have a card soon from the boy set.

I colored and fussy cut a couple of the toy images and pooped them up on foam for a little dimension.

Copics Used:

elephant C0, C00, C2, R00

bow R00, R21

rattle C00, R00, R21, R22

pull toy Y32, YR21, YR61, YR65

Have a blessed day!
Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--Echo Park "Bundle of Joy", Bazzill, Neenah, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Baby Girl Set"
Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Versafine Onyx Black
Miscellaneous--Pretty Pink Posh clear sequins

Crazy antics

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:26:00 +0000

Now I love me some doggies and woodsy critters like bunnies and deer, BUT..........if you're looking for a little more unusual critter, you definitely want to check out Art Impressions. I mean just check out this crazy anteater set. Look for it at your favorite online crafty shops.

I've colored Mr. Anteater and all his party stealing snacks with Copics and added a little scalloped canopy popped up on a few foam dots for dimension.

Our fall has finally arrived and it's actually a little chilly. I'm lovin' it!!!

Have a blessed day!

Tracy

Supplies:

Paper--Echo Park "This and That", Neenah, Recollections

Stamps--Art Impressions "Crazy Antics Set"

Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Versafine Onyx Black

Tools--Art Impressions Banner Double Stitched dies, Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Borders 2

Bikers

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 18:07:00 +0000

Our weather is creeping toward tolerable and everyone is SOOOO ready for fall to be here. The leaves and the grass are all crunchy, but the cool is not here yet. Those are just the kind of days these two would like for their bike ride.

Art impressions just released this fun new set called Enjoy the Ride. Check you fave online craft shops to find it.

Copics Used:

skin E00, E11

hair E23, E07, E19, E97

dog E11, E33, E99

mans clothing YG63, YG67, E3, E55

ladies clothing RV11, R83

bike N1, N3, R14, R46, C4, C6, C8

purse C4, C6, C8

balloons YG21, YG03, YG25, RV11, R83, R85, C00, C2

flag N1, N3, YG03, YG25, YG67

Settling in shortly to get some more of the new release colored up to share with you. So many fun sets.
Happy weekend!
Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--Carta Bella "Botanical Garden", Bazzill, Neenah, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Enjoy the Ride" set
Ink--Tumbled Glass Distress ink
Tools--MFT Mini Cloud Edges stencil, Spellbinders Large Labels dies
Miscellaneous--brad from my stash

Branch-o-quail

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 13:35:00 +0000

Don't know about you, but I can honestly say I've never seen another quail stamp set. LOL Art Impressions has solved that problem with their Hoppy Bird Set.

I didn't stamp the entire balloon string but rather used some black sewing thread to create it. We have tons of these little fellows around here although we call them a bob white more than a quail.

Copics Used:

quail E31, E55, E74, E79, YR23, C8, C4, R14

branch E15, E25, E27

Brand new week. Hope it's a great one for you.

Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--Simple Stories "Harvest Lane", Neenah, Bazzill, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Hoppy Birdy Set"
Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Peeled Paint Distress ink, Sakura white gel pen
Tools--Art Impressions Circle Double Stitched dies, Paper Smooches Foliage 1 dies, Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Borders 1
Miscellaneous--black sewing thread

Zoom

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 14:43:00 +0000

Watch Out!! The Halloween Wheelie cat is on the loose! LOL Art Impressions has a brand new wheelie set out for the spooky day. These sets are so fun and easy if you're looking for an interactive card design.

Copics Used:

cat N3, N5, R20

hat C6, C8, YG21, YG03, YG25

cape BV02, BV04, BV13

pumpkin YR61, YR65, E97, E99, G94, E55, E31

basket E23, E57

string E42, E43

broom E21, E25, E27, Y26, Y28, YR21

bike E08, E97, B97, B99, N3, N5

Have a great day!
Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--Neenah, Bazzill, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions
Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Versafine Onyx Black
Tools--Art Impressions Stitched Tags dies

The owl tree

noreply@blogger.com (Tracy) — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 13:48:00 +0000

Finally got a chance to take pics of some more of my new Art Impressions makes. Is this new Autumn Owl cubbies set not the cutest. Love me some owls. These sets are so much fun to use cause you can put the little owls wherever you want. Check in your favorite online shops for the new releases.

Copics Used:

owls E21, E23, E55, R20, YR31, Y11, YR24, E74

pumpkins BG11, BG72, YR30, E42, E97, YR61, YR65, E55, E57, G94, E31, N1, N3

tree E23, E25, Y38

Hope you've started off great this week. Be blessed!
Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--Bazzill, Neenah, Recollections, DP-unknown brand from Tuesday Morning
Stamps--Art Impressions
Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Versafine Onyx Black
Tools--Art Impressions Tag Stitched and Rectangle Stitched dies, Mama Elephant Femme Frames dies
Miscellaneous--hemp cord