Featured Stamper - Loretta Lock

The AI SCS gallery has some fabulous creations, and former DT member, Loretta Lock's creations can't be missed! Be sure to check out her SCS gallery and her blog to see more of her creations!

AI stamp sets used:

Peaceful Wishes



Natural Heritage
A Friendly Light


Butterfly Blessings
Pond Friends


Think Big

Butterfly Blessings
Loretta, thank you for sharing your talent and creations with us!

Featured Stamper - Irene

We're still looking through the AI SCS gallery, and this sweet card popped out by Irene using the AI set, A Birds Song.



Be sure to check out her SCS gallery to see more of her creations!

Thanks for supporting AI Irene! Happy New Year to you and your family!

Featured Stamper - Tami Grandi

Wow, there are some amazing creations in the AI SCS Gallery, and Tami Grandi (tamijo on SCS) has some fabulous AI creations in there!

AI stamp sets used:

Warm Drinks for Cold Days



Think Big



Music in my Heart


Be sure to check out her SCS gallery and her blog to see more of her creations!

Thanks for supporting us Tamijo! Keep Creating!

Featured Stamper- Jacquie Nordaune

In looking through the AI SCS gallery, momoffour26, aka Jacquie Nordaune, loves the Twilight Inspired set, Into the Moonlight too!

Be sure to check out her SCS Gallery and her blog to see more of her creations!


Jacquie, thank you so much for supporting AI! Keep creating!

~ We Have A Winner! ~

We have a winner for the Think INk Challenge (December 8 - 21st).....

Here are your random numbers:

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Timestamp: 2009-12-22 14:59:22 UTC

Our winner is........... Maria Matter! Maria, I have sent an e-mail to you for your mailing address!

Congrats!!

For the current Think Ink Challenge, please scroll down to the next post :)~

Merry Christmas, All!

Think INK Tuesday

This week your challenge is brought to you by DT Member, Michelle Bartnett, and she wants you to MAKE A CARD/PROJECT based on your NEW YEARS RESOLUTION.....For example, if your resolution is to loose weight use a thin element on your card or reduce the layers and embellishments. If your resolution is to organize your craft room, make a card from the things that are out (and put them away when you are done)- Which was was Michelle used for her inspiration piece using the new AI set, License to Chill....




* You are not required to use AI stamps, but if you have them, we'd love to see you use them! **IF YOU USE AI STAMPS, YOU GET 2 ENTRIES FOR YOUR CREATION! JUST ENTER YOUR NAME/LINK TWICE ON MR. LINKY!!!

* You have until Monday, January 4, 2010, midnight Pacific Standard Time to link your creation to this post. A winner will be chosen Tuesday, January 5, 2010 to win a GRAB BAG of AI STAMPS!

* When posting your link, please post the link directly to your creation- so if it's on your blog, please link it directly to the specific post with your creation.

* If uploading to SCS or PCP, please add the keyword AIC10

Can't wait to see what you come up with! Tell your friends!

Featured Stamper - Dina Kowal

Have you checked out the AI SCS Gallery? It's full of amazing cards! This card, by Dina Kowal, aka dini on SCS, is absolutely amazing! She uses the AI set, Road Rider...

Be sure to check out her SCS gallery and her blog to see more of her creations!

Dina, thanks so much for supporting AI!

Featured Stamper- Mary Marsh

The AI SCS gallery has some amazing and inspiring creations! In looking through it, this card, from Mary Marsh really sticks out! She used the set Wedding Silhouettes to make this fabulous card:



Make sure to check out her blog and her SCS gallery to see more of her creations!

Mary, thanks so much for supporting AI!

Attention AI customers!!!

We are in need of 2 Think INK challenges for January!!! We want to know what kind of challenges the AI customers want! The challenge dates will be on January 5, 2010, and January 19, 2010.

Please list your challenge idea in the comments section, and if we choose your challenge, you'll get to make a card and/or project for the challenge and have it featured on the AI blog when we post the Think INK challenge! The fine print: You have to use an AI stamp/set for the card and/or project for the challenge.

Please list your idea by Wednesday, December 23rd at midnight EST. We'll notify the challenge idea winners via blog/email on Thursday, December 24th. Please know that we value each and every one of you and each and every idea that you will submit. Thank you for supporting AI!

Featured Stamper - KimTeasdale

Kim Teasdale is a former AI DT member, and in looking at the AI SCS gallery, she has so many fantastic cards!

Be sure to check out her blog and her SCS Gallery to see more of her creations!

AI stamp sets used:

Paradise Island



Orange You Sweet

Top Dog

Olive You

Pressed Petals


Sunburst Dandies
Thank you Kim for sharing your creativity and your inspiring creations with us!

Featured Stamper- Jennifer Shults

In looking through the AI SCS gallery, deconstructingjen, aka Jennifer Shults, has some amazing creations using the Twilight inspired stamp set, Into the Moonlight!


Be sure to check out her SCS gallery and her blog for more of her creations!

Thanks for your support Jennifer!! Keep creating!

Featured Stamper - Deb Corder

The SCS AI Gallery has some stunning cards, and this card by Deb Corder aka dcorder is so bright, colorful and wonderful. She uses the set South of the Border- love that doggie! And we love that Deb supports AI, thanks for sharing your creativity with us! Make sure to check out her SCS gallery and her blog!

Tutorial- Holiday Wreath

Today's Holiday Wreath Tutorial is brought to you by our Fabulous DT member, Crystal Irwin

What you will need

Two different color cardstocks

1 piece of Designer Paper

Hole Punch (Crop-o-dile)

Large Circle Punch

Leaf Punch

2 Chipboard Circles

Ribbon

Image - I used AI's A Bird's Song

Scissors

Your Coloring Choice

Adhesive

Rhinestones (optional)

1. Punch out two circles out of Designer Paper

2. Adhere Designer Paper onto Chipboard Circles


3. Using your Crop-o-dile punch a hole at the top of the circles

4. Adhere the two circles together

5. Using a Leaf Punch, punch out several leaves and adhere on chipboard

6. Punch out flowers and add bling or rhinestones if desired

7. Adhere Flowers onto leaves arrange them how you like

8. Add Ribbon through the hole at the top

9. Stamp an image

10. Cut out

11. Color

12. Pop Dot onto the center of your ornament

13. Then your ornament is finished and ready to hang


These make great additions to your tree, can also be used for gift tags, and make great presents! Thanks for stopping by and we can't wait to see what you come up with using the tutorial and your AI stamps!

Featured Stamper - Janette Olen

In looking through the AI SCS gallery, Janette Olen, aka blessingsx3, has some fantastic cards! Be sure to check out her SCS gallery and her blog to see more of her creations!

She created these GORGEOUS cards using AI's Wedding Silhouettes:




Janette, thank you for supporting AI and thank you for posting these gorgeous cards!

*~ Surprise!! ~*

Happy Birthday, Kristin!!!

We are so excited to wish you a wonderful day! You might want to check out the design team blogs for more celebration!

And now....

I am so pleased to bring you the latest Artful Inkables swap cards! These girls did an outstanding job. Click on the cards for a closer view! Way to go, girls!!




Velta Wesson (Whispr0125)

Tammy Miller

Sherry Campbell (SherryLC05)

Sandye Curry (sge)

Roxie (morgainesgeiser)

Rae Anne Springer (huera90)

Michele (Delfinaus)

Laura Jean

Joy (Daiseyfreak)

Jen Pahoulis (jenpjpants)

Jackie R (babitoons)

Holly M (Toy)

Dee (cookiemonster)

Audrey Ernst (hippieaud)

If this isn't enough inspiration, scroll down to the next post for more! :)

Happy Birthday again, Kristin! We hope you have a magical day!

Hugs,
The Design Team