AiFactory ~ You Say Goodbye, I Say Hello Blog Hop

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Today we are saying goodbye to our departing Design Team and introducing you to the New AiFactory Design Team!!

If you arrived from Monica's Blog then you are on the right track!

If not, you will want to go to the AiFactory Challenge Blog and start at the beginning for a chance to win some awesome prizes!

I just love this image from the Future Rock Star digital stamp set...Isn't she just the cutest? I used my Cricut and SCAL software to cut out the stars and the sentiment is from PTI.

What to win an awesome prize?

Just leave a comment on each of the blogs you visit. We will randomly pick one commenter from one the Design Team Members Blogs to win a $20 AiFactory Gift Certificate. Which DT Member is a SECRET...so make sure you comment on them all!! (Drawing will be at 11:30pm EST on May 14th)

Scrambled Word Prize...Each DT Member has been assigned a letter...To win you have to unscramble all the letters and send the correct phrase to me (angievcortes@gmail.com) in an email and I will draw a winner from all the correct entries for a $10 Gift Certificate (Have You figured out mY letter Yet?)

PLUS Random freebies are scattered throughout the hop!! Like this one :-)

Now head on over to Fink's Blog to see what she's created!!

AiFactory #34 ~ Use Buttons

This week at AiFactory we are featuring some adorable baby digital images, which you can check out here. For a chance to win your choice of these sweet sets, head over to the AiFactory Challenge Blog and add your project. This week we are challenge you to use Buttons.

As always, you are not required to use AiFactory images but if you have them we would love to see them. We also have quite a few Freebies available at the store.

For my baby card I used the Baby Line Set. I printed the images out on white cs and on Basic Grey Sugar Rush dp and paper pieced the images for a cute set of baby clothes. The Welcome Sweet Baby sentiment was computer generated. The pink panel, oval and scallop were all cut out using nesties. The satin ribbon is Sweet Blush from PTI.

Please visit the DT Blogs to see all their fabulous projects....

Carole
Cheri
Kerry
Penny
Monica
Fliss
Fink
Carlie
Laurie
Lola

To play along visit the AiFactory Challenge Blog and upload your creation by Wednesday, May5th at 10:30pm EST.

Thanks for stopping by,

AiFactory #33 ~ Anything But a Card

This week at AiFactory we are featuring some fabulous printable pages, which you can check out here. For a chance to win both of these printables, head over to the AiFactory Challenge Blog and add your project. This week we are challenge you to create Anything But a Card.

As always, you are not required to use AiFactory images but if you have them we would love to see them. We also have quite a few Freebies available at the store.

For my cupcake gift set, I used the Yum Stuff printable page. I printed the images out and used my circle nesties to cut them out. The Happy Birthday circle sentiment was created using word art and the cupcake wrapper was created with my Cricut and SCAL software. I stamped around the wrapper with Polka Dot Basics II from PTI. We technically weren't supposed to create a card but the this weeks CAS challenge at SCS was just perfect for these cupcakes so I couldn't resist LOL!

Please visit the DT Blogs to see all their fabulous projects....

Carole
Cheri
Kerry
Penny
Monica
Fliss
Fink
Carlie
Laurie
Lola

To play along visit the AiFactory Challenge Blog and upload your creation by Wednesday, April 28th at 10:30pm EST.

Thanks for stopping by,

AiFactory #31 ~ Mother's Day

This week at AiFactory we are featuring some truly adorable Mother's Day images. For a chance to win your choice of two of these cute images, head over to the AiFactory Challenge Blog and add your card. This week we would like to see cards or projects for or inspired by Mothers!

As always, you are not required to use AiFactory images but if you have them we would love to see them. We also have quite a few Freebies available at the store.

For my card, I used the fun bird image and colored it with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. The dsp is from Cosmo Cricket's Garden Variety paper pad. The saddle stitch ribbon is pure poppy from PTI.

Please visit the DT Blogs to see even more beautiful cards using the Mother's Day images....

Carole
Cheri
Kerry
Penny
Monica
Fliss
Fink
Carlie
Laurie
Lola

To play along visit the AiFactory Challenge Blog and upload your creation by Wednesday, March 14th at 10:30pm EST.

Thanks for stopping by,

AiFactory #30 ~ Anything Goes

Hello everyone!! I am so sorry for my lack of blogging this week! My camera has been on the fritz since Sunday. We still can't figure out the problem, so I finally went and borrowed one while mine is out for repairs! I have some exciting news and a few cards to share now that I can take pics of them so stay tuned!!

This week at AiFactory we are featuring some elegant and very versatile clipart flourishes. For a chance to win this fab set of images, head over to the AiFactory Challenge Blog and add your card. This week we are having an Open Challenge ~ You can make anything your heart desires!!

As always, you are not required to use AiFactory images but if you have them we would love to see them. We also have quite a few Freebies available at the store.

My card was created almost entirely using GIMP, I layered the background, flourish and sentiment and then printed them out onto white cs. I used lemon tart cs and ribbon to add a little color to the black and white. I also used two butterfly punches as well as the Martha Stewart trellis punch to finish everything off.

Please visit the DT Blogs to see even more beautiful cards using these beautiful flourishes....

Carole
Cheri
Kerry
Penny
Monica
Fliss
Fink
Carlie
Laurie
Michelle
Lola

To play along visit the AiFactory Challenge Blog and upload your creation by Wednesday, March 7th at 11:00pm EST.

Thanks for stopping by,

Challenge 29 ~ Make an Easel Card

Hello everyone!! Hope this post finds you all happy and healthy! It has been a very long, stressful week around here but things are finally starting to look up. I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel LOL.

This week at AiFactory we are featuring another darling image from the Ella Collection. For a chance to win these fab images, head over to the AiFactory Challenge Blog. Your challenge for this week is to Create an Easel Card.

As always, you are not required to use AiFactory images but if you have them we would love to see them. We also have quite a few Freebies available at the store.

For my project, I colored Ballerina Ella with one of my few Copic markers. I am slowing adding a few Copics to my collection. The double sided dsp is from imaginisce and the sentiment is a rub-on. I am going to give this card to my DD before her dance recital so the sentiment fits perfectly. I also used the Martha Stewart lace punch and so spring rain satin ribbon.

Please visit the DT Blogs to see even more beautiful cards using Ella....

Carole
Cheri
Kerry
Angie
Penny
Monica
Fliss
Fink
Carlie
Laurie
Michelle
Lola

To play along visit the AiFactory Challenge Blog and upload your creation by Wednesday, March 31st at 11:00pm EST.

Thanks for stopping by,

AiFactory #28 ~ Make a Pirate Scene

Ahoy me hearties! I be Ivan the Pirate here, given' you yer next challenge! The challenge I be speakin' about is makin' somethin' with me in it! Or any of my piratin' friends! And yer booty after you make and share yer treasure with us? You get ME fer free! No gold doubloons, just little ole' me.

For a chance to win, head over to the AiFactory Challenge Blog.

As always, you are not required to use AiFactory images but if you have them we would love to see them. We also have quite a few Freebies available at the store.

For my project, I used GIMP to merge Ivan the Pirate with a few digi stamps from Dustin Pike as well as some free coloring pages to make my pirate scene. I printed the image out and colored it with Prismacolor Markers. The treasure map is digital paper from Designer Digitals.

Please visit the DT Blogs to see even more beautiful cards using Ivan the Pirate....

Carole
Cheri
Kerry
Angie
Penny
Erin
Monica
Fliss
Fink
Carlie
Michelle
Lola

To play along visit the AiFactory Challenge Blog and upload your creation by Wednesday, March 24th at 11:00pm EST.

Thanks for stopping by,

AiFactory #27 ~ CLEAR and SIMPLE

This week at AiFactory, we are featuring the Lily Collection Digital stamp set.

For a chance to win these gorgeous images, head over to the AiFactory Challenge Blog. The challenge this week is to incorporate something CLEAR into your SIMPLE card or project:

1. the clear item must be something that remains on your finished project (clear stamps are not considered a clear item for this challenge)
2. your card or project should be somewhat simple, making your main image the focus of the creation.

As always, you are not required to use AiFactory images but if you have them we would love to see them. We also have quite a few Freebies available at the store.

For my card, I used the Lily of the Valley image. I colored the lilies with Prismacolor markers and pencils. I used the oval and scallop nestabilities to create a frame on the card front and adhered the image to the inside of the card. My clear items are dewdrops and flower pins.

Please visit the DT Blogs to see even more beautiful cards using all the gorgeous Lilies.

Carole
Cheri
Kerry
Angie
Penny
Erin
Monica
Fliss
Fink
Carlie
Laurie
Michelle
Lola

To play along visit the AiFactory Challenge Blog and upload your creation by Wednesday, March 18th at 11:00pm EST.

Thanks for stopping by,

AiFactory #26 ~ "B" Challenged

This week at AiFactory, we are featuring the stunning Trinity.

For a chance to win these gorgeous images, head over to the AiFactory Challenge Blog. Your challenge for this week is to "B" Challenged....

~ Use the color Blue (a little or a lot...entirely up to you)
~ Add a Bow
~ Finish it off with some Bling

As always, you are not required to use AiFactory images but if you have them we would love to see them. We also have quite a few Freebies available at the store.

For my project, I colored Trinity with Prismacolor Markers and used my oval nesties to cut her out. The scalloped oval frame was made using my new Cricut and SCAL software...I LOVE this software, so much easier than my Wishblade!

Please visit the DT Blogs to see even more beautiful cards using Trinity....

Carole
Cheri
Kerry
Angie
Penny
Erin
Monica
Fliss
Fink
Carlie
Laurie
Michelle
Lola

To play along visit the AiFactory Challenge Blog and upload your creation by Wednesday, March 10th at 11:00pm EST.

Thanks for stopping by,

AiFactory #24 ~ Create a 3D Card or Project

This week at AiFactory, we are featuring the 2010 Vintage Printable Calendar. Here is a picture of the set available now at the AiFactory Store.

For a chance to win this fantastic set, head over to the AiFactory Challenge Blog. Your challenge for this week is to create a 3D card or projects. As always, you are not required to use AiFactory images but if you have them we would love to see them. We also have quite a few Freebies available at the store.

For my project, I used one of the Mini Magnetic Organizers from Archivers and used magnets to attach the 2010 Vintage Printable Calendar, a little notepad and some storage tins. This is definitely something I will use all the time.

Please visit the DT Blogs to see even more beautiful 3D Projects and Cards....

Carole
Cheri
Kerry
Angie
Penny
Erin ~ Taking a break this week
Monica
Fliss
Fink ~ On Vacation
Carlie
Laurie
Michelle
Lola

To play along visit the AiFactory Challenge Blog and upload your creation by Wednesday, Feb 24th at 11:30pm EST.

Thanks for stopping by,

AiFactory #23 ~ Use LOTS of Hearts

Wow...I can't believe it is Thursday already! I have to apologize for my lack of posting this week. We have been getting some serious snow in Ohio and my internet has been down for most of the week. It has been up since 4:00 today so hopefully it will stay that way (keeping my fingers crossed)!!

This week at AiFactory, we are featuring a Lovely Couple digi stamp from Softpencil. Here is a picture of the stamp available now at the AiFactory Store.

For a chance to win this adorable digi stamp, head over to the AiFactory Challenge Blog. Your challenge for this week is to create a card using LOTS and LOTS of Hearts. As always, you are not required to use AiFactory images but if you have them we would love to see them. We also have quite a few Freebies available at the store.

Please visit the DT Blogs to see even more
beautiful cards featuring this adorable new digi stamp set.

Carole
Cheri
Kerry
Angie
Penny
Erin
Monica
Fliss
Fink
Carlie
Laurie
Michelle
Lola

To play along visit the AiFactory Challenge Blog and upload your creation by Wednesday, Feb 17th at 11:30pm EST.

Thanks for stopping by,

AIFactory Meet the DT Blog Hop

Today are having a BLOG HOP to introduce the New AIFactory Design Team!!

If you arrived from Kerry's Blog then you are on the right track!

If not, you will want to go to the AiFactory Challenge Blog and start at the beginning for a chance to win an awesome prize!

I just love this image using Alicia & Ivan...Aren't they just too cute? I have been wanting to try one the circular cards I have been seeing everywhere. I used my scallop nestablities to make the card base and to cut the DP from My Mind's Eye. I used a white gel pen around the edge and finished the card off with some ribbon and stickles on the heart.

What to win an awesome prize? Just leave a comment on each of the blogs you visit. We will randomly pick one commenter from one the Design Team Members Blogs to win a $20 AiFactory Gift Certificate. Which DT Member is a SECRET...so make sure you comment on them all!!

(Drawing will be at 11:30pm EST on Feb 10th)

Now head on over to Penny's Blog to see what she's created!!

Thanks for stopping by! If you haven't already check out my Blog Candy!

AiFactory #22 ~ Pick a Sketch, Any Sketch!

Happy Thursday everyone!! Hope you are having a fantastic week so far. It is cold and snowy in Ohio. I think we have another round of storms headed our way :-( I am so ready for spring!!

This week at AiFactory, we are featuring the Nautical Collection. Here is a pic of the entire Nautical Collection set available now at the AiFactory Store.

For a chance to win this awesome set, head over to the AiFactory Challenge Blog. Your challenge for this week is to create a card using a sketch from anywhere you choose. This is the perfect time to check out all the sketch challenges in blog world. Here is a fabulous site to get you started ~ The Daily Dare. As always, you are not required to use AiFactory images but if you have them we would love to see them. We also have quite a few Freebies available at the store.

Here is my card for the challenge, I used the sailboat image from the Nautical Collection set. I printed it out on white CS and used a white gel pen to add the faux stitching to the sails. The DSP is from the Paper Loft. I used Nestabilities to cut around the image and the buttons and ribbon are New Leaf from PTI. My sketch for the challenge is Laura's Sketch #44 at 2SY4. Some other challenges used on this card are:

Stampin' Sisters in Christ ~ Touch of Green
Dare U 2 DigiStamp ~ Buttons
Daring Cardmaker's ~ What's the Point?

Please visit the DT Blogs to see even more beautiful cards featuring this adorable new digi stamp set.

Carole
Erin
Kerry
Laurie
Lola

To play along visit the AiFactory Challenge Blog and upload your creation by Wednesday, Feb 3rd at 11:30pm EST.

Thanks for stopping by,

AiFactory #21 ~ Embellishment Extravaganza!!

This week we at AiFactory, we are featuring the "fintastic" new Sea Creatures set by Clearly Delightful Designs. You can get all the details about this new designer and her digital stamps at the AiFactory Blog. Here is a pic of the entire Sea Creatures set available now at the AiFactory Store.

For a chance to win this awesome set, head over to the AiFactory Challenge Blog. The challenge for this week is to use 5 embellishments total on your card or project in any combination you choose. As always, you are not required to use AiFactory images but if you have them we would love to see them. We also have quite a few Freebies available at the store.

Here is my card for the challenge, I used the Wylie Whale image from the Sea Creatures set. I printed it out on white CS and colored the whale with PrismaColor Markers. The DSP is from the DCWV's Tahiti Beach Paper Stack. My 5 embellishments are the diamond flourish, white satin ribbon and 3 pearls. The sentiment is computer generated.

Please visit the DT Blogs to see even more beautiful cards featuring this adorable new digi stamp set.

Carole
Erin
Kerry
Laurie
Lola
Fink

To play along visit the AiFactory Challenge Blog and upload your creation by Wednesday, Jan 27th at 11:30pm EST.

Thanks for stopping by,

AiFactory #20 ~ Valentine & Lace (feat. Ella on Cloud 9)

Hello everyone! I hope this post finds you happy and healthy. Today, my DD is turning 10! I really can't believe it has been 10 years since she was born!! I also can't believe that both my children have reached double digits. Time is just flying by!

This week we at AiFactory, we are featuring the adorable Ella on Cloud 9. You can get all the details about this new line of digital stamps at the AiFactory Blog. Here is a pic of the new set being released today at the store.

For a chance to win the new release head over to the AiFactory Challenge Blog.

The challenge for this week is to create a valentine/love card with lace. You do not have to use AiFactory images but if you have them we would love to see them. We also have quite a few Freebies available at the store.

Here is my card for the challenge featuring the adorable new Ella. I printed her out on Select White CS and colored her with PrismaColor Markers. The DSP is from KI Memories and is exclusive to Archiver's. The sentiment is from the Unity January Store Kit.

This card is also for a few challenges....

Mojo Monday ~ Sketch 121
No Time to Stamp ~ Stamp Simply 121 - Love is in the Air
Getting Creative w/Ann ~ GCA 73 - Love is in the Air

Please visit the DT Blogs to see even more beautiful cards featuring this adorable new digi stamp.

Carole
Erin
Kerry
Lola
Fink

To play along visit the AiFactory Challenge Blog and upload your creation by Wednesday, Jan 20th at 11:30pm EST.

Thanks for stopping by,

AiFactory #19 ~ Embossing (feat. Ella the Reader)

Hi everyone! This week is just flying by. I can't believe it is Thursday already. It is sooo cold in Ohio this week and I don't think it is ever going to stop snowing! They are forecasting another BIG storm headed our way so I have to run some errands and get groceries today.

We made a few changes at AiFactory for the new year including moving the challenge to Thursdays. We will also be featuring a new release each week along with the challenge. This week we are featuring the adorable Ella the Reader. You can get all the details about this new line of digital stamps at the AiFactory Blog. Here is a pic of the new set being released today at the store.

For a chance to win the new release head over to the AiFactory Challenge Blog. The challenge for this week is to use embossing. You can make anything your heart desires just make sure you use some form of embossing. You do not have to use AiFactory images but if you have them we would love to see them. We also have quite a few Freebies available at the store.

Here is my card for the challenge featuring the adorable Ella. I printed her out on Select White CS and colored her with PrismaColor Markers. The dsp is called Suuny Glen and is from The Greeting Farm. The sentiment is from the Star Prints stamp set at PTI. I used a circle embossing folder on my card base.

Please visit the DT Blogs to see even more beautiful cards featuring this adorable new digi stamp.

Carole
Erin
Kerry
Lola
Fink

To play along visit the AiFactory Challenge Blog and upload your creation by Wednesday, Jan 13th at Midnight EST.

Thanks for stopping by,

AiFactory New Release Thursday

Hi all! Long time no blog LOL. These past two weeks have been so relaxing and I loved spending the extra time with my family, but it was awesome to get back into my craft room!

Today, I am super excited to share with you these adorable NEW digi-stamps available today at AiFactory. Here are pics of both sets being released today at the store.

Adorable right? Here is my card using one of the awesome images....

I printed her out on Select White CS and colored her with PrismaColor Markers. The dsp is called Berry Sweet and is from K & Company. The sentiment was supposed to be live in harmony but the rub-on didn't want to cooperate so it just says harmony for now.

To see more fabulous creations using the new stamps be sure and visit all the DT Blogs...

Carole
Erin
Kerry
Lola
Fink

BONUS ~ For a chance to win the new releases, be sure and stop by the AiFactory Challenge Blog on Tuesday and play the fab color challenge we are planning for you.

Thanks for stopping by,

AiFactory DT CALL and Challenge #17 ~ Last Minute Gifts

Happy Tuesday everyone! I cannot believe that Christmas is only 3 days away! I am almost ready, I just need to get something for my mom and dad! I cannot think of anything to buy. Hopefully, I come up with something soon LOL.

It is time for another AiFactory Challenge and this week the DT is featuring the clipart set Season Greetings. We've all experienced that last minute need for a gift for friends who stop by during the holidays or that special someone we overlooked. So are challenge for you ~ Show us those gifts or cards that can be created quickly and given to practically anyone. You do not have to use AiFactory images but if you have them we would love to see them! Also, there are FREEBIES available in the store for you to use!

This week I decided to use one of the great templates available from Papertrey Ink. This one is called the Cash or Charge Collection and it includes three different templates for creating gift card holders. I printed the template on to Pure Poppy cs and the dsp is from Martha Stewart. I used circle and scallop nestabilities to cut out the gingerbread man from the Season Greeting set.

To play along and be eligible for this weeks prize please upload your card or project to Mr. Linky on the AiFactory Blog by Monday Jan 4th (yep that's 2 weeks) at Midnight EST. What are you playing for...a free clipart set of your choice. If you upload to an online gallery please use AIF017. For more inspiration, be sure and visit the rest of the fabulous Design Team:

Carole * Erin * Kerry * Lola * Fink

Thanks for stopping by,