Ai Challenge - Cash Keepers (Any cards with cash)

I have shortened Art Impressions to Ai. :o) It matches the Art Impressions Blog and website, and it's just so cute!  This week's challenge is Cash Keepers (Any cards with cash).  I picked this cute, cute Santa Card Keeper set. Each card keeper set comes with directions.

I'm using my Spectrum Noir Markers on this project. When I get ready to start coloring with my markers, I get out my color combo chart that shows my favorite combinations of colors. There's a link on my sidebar. I update the chart as I add more favorite combinations.  After I picked my colors, I colored. :o) hehehe.

Next, I cut the slits for the cash (or gift card) per the directions.

I added adhesive only around the edges, to allow for the money to be slipped in. To add some dimension,  I used Liquid Pearls for the fur trim on Santa clothing, Star Dust Stickles for the snow on the chimney, and Rock Candy Stickles for his beard.

Please pop over to the Art Impressions challenge for this week to see a bunch of inspirational Cash Keeper ideas!  You can enter for a chance to win a coupon!!

Supplies Used:

InLinkz

Thanks for visiting!

Take care and STAY POSITIVE!

Trena

AI Challenge - Gift Card Holder

This weeks AI challenge is Gift Card Holders.   I chose this adorable Snowman Keeper to feature.   The Card Keepers come with directions and ideas on how to put the images together.   I made it A2 size so that it fits nicely in an envelop to mail.

First, I inked up the image with a VersaFine ink pad, stamped onto 140lb cold press watercolor paper, sprinkled black embossing powder and heat set. I used my Tombow Dual Brush Pens to color. Scroll down to see projects I've done with details on in-direct and direct coloring with Tombows.  Such an easy and fun way to add color!!  The design paper is from Scrapworks Designs.

Here's a photo of what it looks like before the gift card is slid in.  I used a craft knife to cut slits on either side of the bow and the corner of the Christmas tree so the gift card can slide right in.

Tombow colors used:
N55, N95
062, 993
158, 177, 192
847, 873, 856
947, 977

Please pop over to the challenge for this week to see a bunch of gift card holder ideas!

Thanks for visiting!

Take care and STAY POSITIVE!  
Trena