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May Make it Simple Monday: Vehicles
May Make It Simple Monday: Vehicles We’re shifting gears in The Art Impressions Way Facebook group! This month’s theme is Vehicles — anything that gets you from one place to another. If you can justify it, you can make it. Cars, bikes, scooters, wagons, trains, planes… let your creativity take the wheel. This month Debbie…
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April Make It Simple Monday – Buds & Vases
April is here, and that means a brand new Make It Simple Monday challenge in The Art Impressions Way Facebook group! This month’s theme is Buds and Vases—a perfect way to celebrate spring blooms, watercolor moments, and all things fresh and floral. Whether you’re inking up a brand‑new set or rediscovering a favorite from your…
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Guest on Card Chaos with Irene Smith
Card Chaos Live – A 15‑Minute Creative Adventure! I had the absolute honor of being a guest on Card Chaos Live (Come Join the Card Chaos with Irene Smith! Facebook group) on Monday, March 23, 2026, and what an incredible experience it was. Being invited onto this amazing channel truly meant the world to me.…
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Stamp Wars x Art Impressions — A Celebration of Creativity & Community ✨
Original StampWars Video: https://www.youtube.com/live/o667USfU2w4?si=gOXNDKKKMz5km2JG Follow-up Video: https://youtu.be/0P5wV_CWVF8 Get ready, crafty friends — it’s time for Stamp Wars, hosted by the fabulous Foiling Snobs, @NancyStamps and @tracyshultz! This round is extra special because our sponsor is none other than Art Impressions, a beloved, family‑run company that has been inspiring creativity for 39 years. Founded in 1987…
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Craft Roulette #305 – A-Glaze-ing Joyfold Birthday Fun!
This week’s Craft Roulette #305 challenge was such a playful one, and I leaned all the way into the bright, bold, cartoon‑style vibes. The parameters pushed me in the best way, and the final card turned out sweet, colorful, and full of movement — literally and visually. Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/o-I9AeQmXP8 🎨 This Episode’s Parameters 🍩…
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Card Chaos – with Irene Smith
A (Nearly) 15‑Minute Card Filled With Heart and Meaning YouTube Long Video: https://youtu.be/J_ldhfNgkD8 YouTube Short Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/wmDlfUuAD-I Some cards take hours… and some come together in a burst of inspiration that feels almost effortless. This project was definitely the second kind — a 15‑minute card that technically took 16 thanks to one tiny oops, but…
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☕🚀 Craft Roulette #303 — Caffeinated Alien Adventure
YouTube Short – https://youtube.com/shorts/2zXUB4uBOmo YouTube Long: https://youtu.be/0uTrNwxnqT4 This week’s Craft Roulette challenge (#303) was an absolute blast — and a little bit caffeinated. With @marygunnfun and Amanda from @pearblossompress hosting, the parameters pushed me into a fun, quirky direction that turned into one of my favorite interactive cards yet. 🎨 The Challenge Parameters Right away,…
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Craft Roulette Episode #301
This week’s Craft Roulette challenge was such a joy to create for. Episode #301, featuring @carrierhoades and @marygunnfun, delivered a set of parameters that were not only inspiring but perfect for quick and simple cardmaking. If you’re someone who loves to batch‑create cards or needs a go‑to formula for fast designs, this week’s combo is…
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Art Impressions – Make It Simple Mondays – A New Creative Adventure!
I’m kicking off a brand‑new crafty adventure, and I’d love for you to join me! This journey is inspired by the amazing Debbie Hedges and The Art Impressions Way Facebook group. Debbie has such a heart for helping us actually use the @ArtImpressions stamps we’ve lovingly collected over the years. You know the ones —…
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Craft Roulette – Episode 300
YouTube Link to Video: https://youtu.be/BmfOW9zLnGM This week’s Craft Roulette Episode 300 was such a joy to watch — host Mary Gunn Funn and guests Maymay Helms and Vinnie brought so much energy, creativity, and laughter to the milestone celebration. I don’t always have the time to participate, but this week’s parameters spoke directly to my…