Sassy & Sweet Notes

Happy Hens

Happy Hens make Anna happy! When I saw the recently released Happy Hens stamp and coordinating die set, illustrated by my friend Danielle for Taylored Expressions, it was cluckin' love at first sight, I tell you! Love at FIRST SIGHT! I made absolutely certain that I participated in their hop so I could see all the fantastic samples made by the design team. Imagine my delight when I found out I'd won the set during their blog hop and weekly give away! Weeeee!!! I received the set in the mail this week and couldn't wait to stamp out these little ladies and color up some new chickie friends!

A big thank you to Taylored Expressions for the prize package of the stamp and coordinating dies, and to Danielle too, for drawing such a fun set that was clearly meant to be mine! *grin!*

I'm going to put some serious miles on these stamps! I may just have to get a backup ... is that weird!?

Just how many impressions can one rubber stamp make, anyway?

Weeee! Happy Hens, happy Anna!!

Impression Obsession: Flower Power

A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! The challenge is Flower Power! Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us!

To create my card I die cut the Small Poinsettia die set several times from various colors of colored card stock. I also die cut a couple of houses using the Town Builder die set from cream card stock and hills using the Hill Landscape Layers die set to create a small scene. I set the entire scene on a cream card stock card topped with a cute printed quilt designer paper. I adhered the small poinsettia flowers in layers to create a pretty blossoming garden. I added some pretty gems for lots of sparkle and shine! For a final touch, I added a cream colored bow to the front of the card.

Find all the details on how to enter the challenge on the Impression Obsession Blog. A random challenge entry will be selected to showcase on the IO blog and you can to enter to win a $25 gift certificate to IO just by playing!

Now, get ready for a wonderful dose of inspiration and check out what the other team members created for the challenge. Have fun!!

Anna Wight (that's me!)
Daniela Dobson
Dina Kowal
Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp
Karen Amidon
Kittie Caracciolo
Laura Fulcher
Vicki Garrett
Impression Obsession Blog

Impression Obsession: Spring Release Designer Hop Day 5

Welcome to day 5 (of 5) of the Impression Obsession Spring Release Designer Blog Hop!

To create my card for today's share, I used Hope Angel image stamped in black Memento ink on white card stock. I colored the stamped image with ShinHan Touch Twin markers in soft colors of green with a cute little pink heart tucked in her dress pocket. I added sparkly Diamond Stickles glitter for lots of sparkle and shine. Behind a rusty tin star, I added some Pine Sprig die cuts pieces and a tea dyed seam binding bow.

Blog Hop Details:
Today is the last day of the hop, so if you missed a day head on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for all the hop details, or see my previous days posts. Comment entries will be open until 9pm CT on Sunday January 10th and all winners will be announced Monday, January 11th on the Impression Obsession Blog. Good luck!

All of the new stamps you'll be seeing on the hop are available now! Visit the Impression Obsession website for details.

Today’s hop list!

Impression Obsession Blog

Anna Wight ---You Are Here---

Daniela Dobson

Dina Kowal

Jeanne Streiff

Jenny Gropp

Karen Amidon

Laura Fulcher

Vicki Garrett

Impression Obsession: Spring Release Designer Hop Day 4

Welcome to day 4 (of 5) of the Impression Obsession Spring Release Designer Blog Hop!

To create my card for today's share, I used Gardening Guardian Angel image stamped in black Memento ink on white card stock. I colored the stamped image with ShinHan Touch Twin markers in soft pinks and blue tones (in honor of the 2016 colors of the year!), and added sparkly Diamond Stickles glitter for lots of sparkle and shine. How do you like that layout! A whimsical stack of small gingham papers on top of a cute floral print seemed like the perfect companion for such a cute image!

Blog Hop Details:
The hop will run for 5 days (1/4/16 - 1/8/16) with a list of participants on the Impression Obsession Blog each day at 6am EST. Visit the Impression Obsession blog to get started on the hop... Then, hop along to see participating IO Design Team projects. Leave one comment on each blog you visit. The more blogs you visit (and comment on), the better chance you will have to win a $25 Impression Obsession Gift Certificate.

And we have a bonus... on the last day of the hop TWO winners will be chosen. One for Friday and one random winner from sometime during the week. So if you miss a day make sure and go back and comment! Comment entries will be open until 9pm CT on Sunday January 10th and all winners will be announced Monday, January 11th on the Impression Obsession Blog. Good luck!

All of the new stamps you'll be seeing on the hop are available now! Visit the Impression Obsession website for details.

Today’s hop list!

Impression Obsession Blog

Anna Wight ---You Are Here---

Daniela Dobson

Dina Kowal

Jeanne Streiff

Jenny Gropp

Kittie Caracciolo

Laura Fulcher

Vicki Garrett

Impression Obsession: Spring Release Designer Hop Day 3

Welcome to day 3 (of 5) of the Impression Obsession Spring Release Designer Blog Hop!

To create my card for today's share, I used the adorable Beatrice Bunbun image and Love Ya sentiment, stamped in black Memento ink on white card stock. I colored the stamped images with ShinHan Touch Twin markers, and added sparkly Diamond Stickles glitter for lots of sparkle and shine.

Blog Hop Details:
The hop will run for 5 days (1/4/16 - 1/8/16) with a list of participants on the Impression Obsession Blog each day at 6am EST. Visit the Impression Obsession blog to get started on the hop... Then, hop along to see participating IO Design Team projects. Leave one comment on each blog you visit. The more blogs you visit (and comment on), the better chance you will have to win a $25 Impression Obsession Gift Certificate.

And we have a bonus... on the last day of the hop TWO winners will be chosen. One for Friday and one random winner from sometime during the week. So if you miss a day make sure and go back and comment! Comment entries will be open until 9pm CT on Sunday January 10th and all winners will be announced Monday, January 11th on the Impression Obsession Blog. Good luck!

All of the new stamps you'll be seeing on the hop are available now! Visit the Impression Obsession website for details.

Today’s hop list!

Impression Obsession Blog

Anna Wight ---You Are Here---

Daniela Dobson

Dina Kowal

Jeanne Streiff

Jenny Gropp

Karen Amidon

Kittie Caracciolo

Laura Fulcher

Vicki Garrett

Impression Obsession: Spring Release Designer Hop Day 2

Welcome to day 2 (of 5) of the Impression Obsession Spring Release Designer Blog Hop!

To create my card for today's share, I used the adorable Baxter Bunbun image and Love Ya sentiment, stamped in black Memento ink on white card stock. I colored the stamped images with ShinHan Touch Twin markers, and added sparkly Diamond Stickles glitter for lots of sparkle and shine.

Blog Hop Details:
The hop will run for 5 days (1/4/16 - 1/8/16) with a list of participants on the Impression Obsession Blog each day at 6am EST. Visit the Impression Obsession blog to get started on the hop... Then, hop along to see participating IO Design Team projects. Leave one comment on each blog you visit. The more blogs you visit (and comment on), the better chance you will have to win a $25 Impression Obsession Gift Certificate.

And we have a bonus... on the last day of the hop TWO winners will be chosen. One for Friday and one random winner from sometime during the week. So if you miss a day make sure and go back and comment! Comment entries will be open until 9pm CT on Sunday January 10th and all winners will be announced Monday, January 11th on the Impression Obsession Blog. Good luck!

All of the new stamps you'll be seeing on the hop are available now! Visit the Impression Obsession website for details.

Today’s hop list!

Impression Obsession Blog

Anna Wight ---You Are Here---

Dina Kowal

Jeanne Streiff

Jenny Gropp

Karen Amidon

Kittie Caracciolo

Laura Fulcher

Vicki Garrett

Impression Obsession: Spring Release Designer Hop Day 1

Welcome to day 1 (of 5) of the Impression Obsession Spring Release Designer Blog Hop! We have some beautiful new stamps to share AND Gift Certificates to give away!

To create my card for today's share, I used the adorable Valentina image and To The Moon sentiment, stamped in black Memento ink on white card stock. I colored the stamped images with ShinHan Touch Twin markers, and added sparkly Diamond Stickles glitter for lots of sparkle and shine.

Blog Hop Details:
The hop will run for 5 days (1/4/16 - 1/8/16) with a list of participants on the Impression Obsession Blog each day at 6am EST. Visit the Impression Obsession blog to get started on the hop... Then, hop along to see participating IO Design Team projects. Leave one comment on each blog you visit. The more blogs you visit (and comment on), the better chance you will have to win a $25 Impression Obsession Gift Certificate.

And we have a bonus... on the last day of the hop TWO winners will be chosen. One for Friday and one random winner from sometime during the week. So if you miss a day make sure and go back and comment! Comment entries will be open until 9pm CT on Sunday January 10th and all winners will be announced Monday, January 11th on the Impression Obsession Blog. Good luck!

All of the new stamps you'll be seeing on the hop are available now! Visit the Impression Obsession website for details.

Today’s hop list!

Impression Obsession Blog

Anna Wight ---You Are Here---

Dina Kowal

Jeanne Streiff

Jenny Gropp

Karen Amidon

Kittie Caracciolo

Laura Fulcher

Vicki Garrett