Happy Father's Day!

Happy Friday Friends!

Tasha here sharing a Father's Day card featuring the 5406 -Mr. Set from Art Impressions. This sharp-dressed gentleman is ready for summer and has his hammer in hand to tackle any project!

I stamped the man, hammer, and tool belt, then used the coordinating dies to cut them out. The hand die includes an opening to hold the hammer, and I customized the tool belt by removing the tape measure for a unique look.

For the background, I added an embossed floor with silver metallic wax on black cardstock and a brick pattern to complement the handyman theme. To finish the card, I layered tan, cream, and brown cardstock with a piece of Art Impressions plaid paper. I love how these colors and patterns come together for a fun masculine design.

Thanks for stopping by today!

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Happy Father's Day!

Happy Birthday Old Buck!

 Happy Friday friends!

Tasha here, and today I’m sharing a new masculine card created with the fun 5406-Mr. Set from Art Impressions. I just love the deer-themed hat; it’s such a great focal point for a sportsman-inspired birthday card!

To start, I built a frame and wooden background with patterned paper from the 6072 – Father’s Day Paper Pack. The tan and green shades in this collection are so warm and rustic, perfect for a guy card. 

For the sentiment, I stamped “Happy Birthday Old Buck” on white cardstock, layered it with tan, and used two circle punches to create a bold greeting. A little foam tape added just the right amount of dimension.

To finish everything off, I layered off-white, tan, and brown cardstock to tie in all the colors from the center panel. I love how the earthy tones and fun greeting make this card both masculine and playful!

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Happy Birthday Old Buck!

Beary sweet Father’s Day card

 Happy Friday!

Tasha here, and I’m excited to share a beary sweet Father’s Day card using the adorable new 6064-WC Bear Set and 6063-Just For Him Set from Art Impressions; just in time for Sunday!

For this card, I started by stamping the baby bear first, then masked him off so Papa Bear could stand behind him; just like a big bear hug moment! With both bears masked, I brought the background to life using the 4960-WC Fir Trees Set(these trees are one of my favorites!). I stenciled yellow clouds and added yellow ink to the trees to give the effect of sunshine streaming through; so warm and cheerful!

To frame the scene, I used the 5135-Hexagon Double Stitched Dies for a fun focal point. The sentiment “Dad, You’re the Beary Best!” combines a greeting from the Bear Set and the word “Dad” from the Just For Him Set; plus a cute little paw print for extra charm!

I finished the card with layers of green, white, and gray cardstock and a fun tree print from the new 6072-Father’s Day Paper Pack.

Hope you all have a wonderful day!

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Beary sweet Father’s Day card

Par-fect Father’s Day Card!

 Hi friends!

Tasha here sharing a fun new Father’s Day card inspired by the current Art Impressions Challenge.

For this project, I used the Art Impressions 4902 -Par-Tee Golfers Set; one of my favorites for making golf-themed cards. This dad is all geared up for some time on the course, and I think it's such a fun and playful image for Father's Day.

I started by stamping the golfer with black hybrid ink and colored him in using alcohol markers. After coloring, I brought out the brand-new 6047-Scalloped Squares Dies to cut out the center image and frame. I’m a huge fan of square cards, so I was super excited to use this new nesting die set!

To pull everything together, I added a plaid patterned paper background and layered it with green, white, and tan cardstock. I kept the color palette masculine to coordinate with the shades I used on the golfer’s outfit and his golf cart; these colors give it a classic feel.

Thanks so much for stopping by to check out today’s card! I hope you’re feeling inspired to create something special for the dads in your life. 

Have a wonderful day!

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Par-fect Father’s Day Card!

Happy 60th Birthday!

Happy Friday!

Tasha here sharing a card inspired by the current Art Impressions Milestone Birthday Challenge. I love making birthday cards, but there is something extra special about celebrating a milestone birthday. For my project I used the SC0680-Spare Me Stamp Set to create a masculine 60th Birthday card; I love this bowling theme!

I started by stamping the bowler with black hybrid ink and colored him with Copic Markers. To frame the image, I cute an oval and used yellow Distress Oxide ink around the edges to bring in more color and a golden glow. 

For the number 60, I used the 5911-Large Number Die Set and cut the numbers out twice to raise it up a bit. I used regular card stock for the bottom layer and added the gold glitter paper to the top. I thought the gold coordinated well with the other colors used and added a nice pop of sparkle.

The sentiment used was also included in this stamp set and is the perfect size to add under the bowler. I also added layers of card stock and gold glitter to give a more finished look. 

Lastly, I attached layers of teal, white, and dark teal card stock and a piece of checker pattern paper. These colors give the card a retro look, but I love the teal, black and white color combination!

Thank you for checking out today's card and I hope you will join in the challenge!

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Happy 60th Birthday!

Keepin' it Reel!

Hi Friends!

Tasha here sharing a card featuring the fun new 5926 - Fishing Boat Set from Art Impressions. This fish themed set is perfect as we head into Summer and makes a great Father's Day card! The little fisherman looks so happy driving his boat and I love all the accessories!

For this card, I created a stenciled background using Distress Oxide Inks and stamped "Let's Go Fishing!" with black ink on to the water. I think the layered waves look awesome with the different shades of blue ink and the green trees reminds me of boating on a lake in Wisconsin; I love lakes!

To create the decorated fishing boat, I stamped the boat, fisherman, and his accessories with black ink and cut the images out using the included dies. I like that the dies cut openings for the windows to allow the fisherman to look as if he is driving the boat and waving as he cruises down the water. You can also totally customize the project since there are several different accessories you can mix and match, so each card can have a different look.

Lastly, I added layers of brown card stock and brown plaid paper to complete the card. I hope you enjoyed today's project and are having a wonderful day!

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Keepin' it Reel!

Happy Summer Card!

 Happy Friday!

Tasha here sharing a Summer themed card created with the super fun 5406 - Mr. Set from Art Impressions. This guy looks awesome with this chef hat and spatula, and is ready to kick summer off with some grill time!

I started by stamping the guy and his accessories with black ink and used the included die set to cut the images out. I love that the dies cut a perfect opening for the hat to be placed on his head and the spatula in his hand. For the coloring, I used markers and a festive red, white & blue color combination; I was inspired by the 4th of July!

For the background, I used a plaid pattern paper and cut grass from green pattern paper. I thought the plaid worked well on a masculine card and the colors coordinated with his outfit. He looks so happy!

Lastly, I attached a "Happy Summer" sentiment and added layers of red card stock and silver glitter paper. The sparkle is so pretty and the glitter goes with the current Art Impressions Challenge.

I hope you enjoyed today's card and are having a wonderful day!

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Happy Summer Card!

Nailed It!

Happy Friday Friends!

Tasha here sharing a new masculine card created with the fun 5406 - Mr. Set from Art Impressions.  This stamp set includes several hats and accessory items to customize your card or project, but this handyman outfit is so cute for a birthday card or Father's Day card. 

For the card, I stamped the main image, hammer, tool belt, and hat before using the included dies to cut the images out. To create the cap, I stamped the hat with antlers and just cut the antlers off. My husband loves to wear hats and this guy totally reminds me of him when he is about to tackle a home project. 

The greeting "Nailed It!" was also included in the set and I embossed it directly on to the wooden floor. The white color pops against the dark brown. I love embossing white lettering on projects. 

Lastly, I created a background with brick pattern paper and used markers for the floor. I also attached layers of black paper, brown paper, and bright green paper to coordinate with the colors used on the man's outfit. I think this card turned out great and look forward to making more cards with the 5406 - Mr. Set.

Hope you enjoyed today's card and are having a wonderful day!

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Nailed It!

Masculine Birthday Card!

Happy Friday!

Tasha here with a clean & simple card, inspired by the Art Impressions Clean Slate Challenge. With the holidays behind us, it's the perfect time to get a jump start of this year's birthday cards!

For this special creation, I chose the charming 5115 - Birthday Laugh Lines stamp. The birthday guy featured in this stamp stole my heart, and I couldn't wait to add him to my card.

The main image was stamped in black ink, and I used Copic Markers for all the coloring. A white gel pen added subtle accents to the clothing, balloon, and of course, a party hat for that extra touch of fun.

For the greeting, two sentiments in green ink coordinated seamlessly with the man's sweater, keeping the card minimal yet full of character. Layers of green and black card stock, along with a touch of brick pattern paper, provided a subtle backdrop before attaching it to a clean white base, completing the project.

I hope you enjoyed today's card and will join in the Ai Clean Slate Challenge!

Have a great day!

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Masculine Birthday Card!

Relax and Enjoy Your Day!

Happy Friday!

Tasha here, excited to share my first card of 2024 with you all! Art Impressions offers a tons of fantastic birthday stamp sets, and for today's creation, I chose a charming image of a guy lounging in his recliner.

To begin, I stamped the main image from the 5421 - Sit Back Laugh Lines Set on to white card stock and masking paper. This masking paper allowed me to cover our laid-back guy before working on the cool background. There's something incredibly satisfying about peeling away the masking paper to unveil a pristine image underneath, isn't there?

Lastly, for the greeting, I opted for a layered "Happy Birthday" sentiment. Cutting the words from coordinating paper colors added a delightful pop to the card. The blue and white against the stenciled brick wall background created a visually striking effect that I absolutely love.

I hope you enjoyed today's card and are having a great day!

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Relax and Enjoy Your Day!

Happy Birthday Old Man!

 Happy Friday!

Sharing a new card inspired by the Art Impressions Clean & Simple Challenge. The 5278 - Dance It Out Laugh Lines set is perfect for a masculine birthday cards and I love these greetings!

The main image was colored with Copic Markers and I used Distress Oxide Ink to add more color around the edges. I love how the yellow creates a spotlight around the happy guy! 

I also attached several yellow enamel dots to go with the colors used throughout the card.

Lastly, I added layers of green and navy blue card stock to complete this simple design. 

I hope you enjoyed today's clean & simple project and will participate in the Ai challenge!

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Happy Birthday Old Man!