Category: Gardening

Friendship Blooms in Miniature | Art Impressions Matchbook Garden Shed

Hello! Today, I am sharing a project created with the Art Impressions matchbook set – Garden. I enjoyed watercoloring a scene straight out of a gardener’s paradise – a dedicated gardening shed! Continue reading to learn how I created the card.

Art Impressions Matchbook Garden

The Art Impressions Matchbook series has many different options. You can see an intro video here. For more inspiration, see my other matchbook creations here and here.

    • Stamp Garden images in VersaFine ink on Arches Cold Press watercolor paper; heat set.
    • Watercolor the images with watercolor markers using the No. 4 and No. 1 brushes and palette. I used a combination of Tombow markers, Zig markers, and Faber-Castell Albrecht Durer Watercolor Pencils. You can read more about watercoloring stamped images here.
    • Once dry, cut the images with the coordinating dies included with the Garden set.
    • Cut matchbook from patterned paper with the MB Template. Add watercolored Garden elements.
    • Stamp Garden sentiment on white cardstock, trim, and add to scene.

Art Impressions Matchbook Garden

Art Impressions ChallengeIt just so happens that there is currently a challenge at Art Impressions called Fabulous Flowers, in which I am entering the project.


Front Porch Garden Delight

Hello! Today I am sharing a card created with the Art Impressions Front Porch and Front Porch Garden stamp and die sets, which are part of the Front Porch Series. The front porch scene depicted is warm and inviting, complete with a welcome mat, a potted plant, and a watering can. Whether it’s for a birthday, thank you, or just because, this card is sure to bring a smile to the recipient’s face and make them feel appreciated. Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to create the card.

Front Porch Garden Delight: Featuring Art Impressions

  • Stamp Front Porch and Front Porch Garden with VersaFine ink on Arches Cold Press watercolor paper; heat set.
  • Color images with watercolor markers (Tombow and Zig) using the watercolor palette, No. 4, and No. 1 brushes. Once dry, cut with coordinating dies. Note: the Front Porch door die cuts the window panes. I chose to fussy-cut the door, as I had watercolored the window panes.
  • Add images to dry-embossed background (I used an older Stampin’ Up folder) with a strip of dark gray to represent the ground.

Front Porch Garden Delight: Featuring Art Impressions