Sassy & Sweet Notes

Impression Obsession: Old is New

With such a huge collection of wonderful stamps from so many artists, sometimes the older stamps in the Impression Obsession catalog find their way out of the spotlight. We don't want them to be forgotten, so from now on you'll be seeing the Impression Obsession team feature older stamps regularly. We hope you're inspired!

I have been a customer of IO for about 14 or so years, and it will be fun to pull out some old favorites and feature them!

This card features Pleasant Thoughts, Script Cover-a-Card, and Post Office. The main image is stamped in IO black hybrid ink and colored with alcohol markers. The images on the card base are stamped in various colors of brown hybrid ink. I used the same inksnto lightly ink the edges of the card base.

Impression Obsession: Spring Release Celebration Day 5

Today is the fifth and final day of the Spring release celebration for Impression Obsession. I hope you have enjoyed all of the inspiration being shared! All of the new images you have seen on IO designer celebration posts January 7th - 11th are available now on the Impression Obsession website. The card I made for today features the Live Bait clear set (CL932), Wavy Stitches Cover-a-Card (CC268), and Leaves Die Set (DIE030-S) I used Impression Obsession hybrid ink and colored the image with with colored pencils.

Find all the details on this release on the Impression Obsession Blog. 

Visit the Impression Obsession site and check out all of the new images. Which one is your favorite? Let me know! I will be giving away one $25 gift certificate, drawn at random from comments left on my celebration posts (there will be five posts - a comment on all five posts means you will have five chances to win the gift certificate!) Comments will remain open on my blog posts until Sunday January 13th. The winner of my $25 gift certificate will be announced on the Impression Obsession blog on Monday, January 14th.

For a wonderful dose of inspiration, pop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of designers participating in this event. Enjoy the inspiration!

Impression Obsession: Spring Release Celebration Day 4

Today is the fourth day of a five day Spring release celebration for Impression Obsession, and I hope you enjoy the inspiration! All of the new images you will see on IO designer celebration posts January 7th - 11th are available now on the Impression Obsession website. 

The card I made for today features Garden Bunny (E20652) and Easter Blessings (D19919). I used Impression Obsession hybrid ink and painted the image with with oxide inks. I added glitter glue to the little pink flowers for a bit of sparkle.

Find all the details on this release on the Impression Obsession Blog. 

Visit the Impression Obsession site and check out all of the new images. Which one is your favorite? Let me know! I will be giving away one $25 gift certificate, drawn at random from comments left on my celebration posts (there will be five posts - a comment on all five posts means you will have five chances to win the gift certificate!) Comments will remain open on my blog posts until Sunday January 13th. The winner of my $25 gift certificate will be announced on the Impression Obsession blog on Monday, January 14th.

For a wonderful dose of inspiration, pop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of designers participating in this event. Enjoy the inspiration!

Impression Obsession: Spring Release Celebration Day 3

Today is the third day of a five day Spring release celebration for Impression Obsession, and I hope you enjoy the inspiration! All of the new images you will see on IO designer celebration posts January 7th - 11th are available now on the Impression Obsession website. 

The card I made for today features Irish Blessings (D19984) and Sun Days (D19977). I used Impression Obsession hybrid ink and colored the image with alcohol markers. I added glitter glue for sparkle, and a twine bow with a button to embellish.

Find all the details on this release on the Impression Obsession Blog. 

Visit the Impression Obsession site and check out all of the new images. Which one is your favorite? Let me know! I will be giving away one $25 gift certificate, drawn at random from comments left on my celebration posts (there will be five posts - a comment on all five posts means you will have five chances to win the gift certificate!) Comments will remain open on my blog posts until Sunday January 13th. The winner of my $25 gift certificate will be announced on the Impression Obsession blog on Monday, January 14th.

For a wonderful dose of inspiration, pop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of designers participating in this event. Enjoy the inspiration!

Impression Obsession: Spring Release Celebration Day 2

Today is the second day of a five day Spring release celebration for Impression Obsession, and I hope you enjoy the inspiration! All of the new images you will see on IO designer celebration posts January 7th - 11th are available now on the Impression Obsession website. 

The card I made for today features Fancy Panda (D15155). I used Impression Obsession hybrid ink and colored the image with soft pastel alcohol markers. I added a twine bow and button to embellish.

Find all the details on this release on the Impression Obsession Blog. 

Visit the Impression Obsession site and check out all of the new images. Which one is your favorite? Let me know! I will be giving away one $25 gift certificate, drawn at random from comments left on my celebration posts (there will be five posts - a comment on all five posts means you will have five chances to win the gift certificate!) Comments will remain open on my blog posts until Sunday January 13th. The winner of my $25 gift certificate will be announced on the Impression Obsession blog on Monday, January 14th.

For a wonderful dose of inspiration, pop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of designers participating in this event. Enjoy the inspiration!

Impression Obsession: Spring Release Celebration Day 1

Today is the first day of a five day Spring release celebration for Impression Obsession, and I hope you enjoy the inspiration! All of the new images you will see on IO designer celebration posts January 7th - 11th are available now on the Impression Obsession website. The card I made for today features Big Bear (D15152), Flower Garden (CC350), and  The Way You Are (C13377). I used Impression Obsession black hybrid ink and colored the bear with soft pastel alcohol markers.

I layered the bear image (which I hand cut) over a stamped impression of Flower Garden. I added a layer for the sentiment, added a few paper roses, twine bow and ta da!

Find all the details on this release on the Impression Obsession Blog. 

Visit the Impression Obsession site and check out all of the new images. Which one is your favorite? Let me know! I will be giving away one $25 gift certificate, drawn at random from comments left on my celebration posts (there will be five posts - a comment on all five posts means you will have five chances to win the gift certificate!) Comments will remain open on my blog posts until Sunday January 13th. The winner of my $25 gift certificate will be announced on the Impression Obsession blog on Monday, January 14th.

For a wonderful dose of inspiration, pop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of designers participating in this event. Enjoy the inspiration!

Impression Obsession: New Beginnings

A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! This week’s challenge is New Beginnings! Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us!

The card I created uses all kinds of Butterfly Dies, and the “congrats” sentiment from the Congrats Die Set. I die cut everything from various colors of glitter paper and adhered all the die cuts in place with a strong white glue.

The wings of each butterfly are bent up, giving this card oodles of dimension.

Find all the details on how to enter this week's challenge on the Impression Obsession Blog.

Impression Obsession: Holiday Greetings

A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! The challenge is Holiday Greetings (any holiday)! Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us!

The card I created uses the gorgeous Squirrel Circle set, Merry & Bright sentiment, and Holly Leaf Cluster. I created a three panel card, and cut the Squirrel Circle set from the left and right side panels.

I adhered some snowflake patterned paper to the center panel, adhered the right side panel to the center, allowing the snowflake paper to show through the die cut image. Finally, I added some colored details with markers, and glitter glue for sparkle and shine.

I cut the sentiment, holly, and berries from colored card stock, and adhered them in place on the front of the card. 

Find all the details on how to enter this week's challenge on the Impression Obsession Blog.

Have a Cheerful Day

Picket Fence Studios has a cute release for December, and I am happy to share a card with you that features Have a Cheerful Day stamp and coordinating die.

The image is stamped with Black Hybrid ink and colored with alcohol markers. I added glitter glue for sparkle and shine.

Check out their full release today at the Picket Fence Studios site.

Impression Obsession: Winter Hugs Day 3

Today is the final day of the Winter Hugs release celebration for Impression Obsession, and I hope you have enjoyed the inspiration! All of the new images you have seen on IO designer celebration posts December 10-12th are available now on the Impression Obsession website. 

The card I made for today features Love Pup. The image is stamped with Impression Obsession black hybrid ink and colored with alcohol markers. Find all the details on this release on the Impression Obsession Blog. 

Visit the Impression Obsession site and check out all of the new images. Which one is your favorite? Let me know! I will be giving away one $10 gift certificate, drawn at random from comments left on my celebration posts (there will be three posts - a comment on all three posts means you will have three chances to win the gift certificate!) Comments will remain open on my blog posts until Noon Pacific on Saturday, December 15th. The winner of my $10 gift certificate will be announced on my blog and on the Impression Obsession blog on Monday, December 17th.

For a wonderful dose of inspiration, pop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of designers participating in this event. Enjoy the inspiration!

Impression Obsession: Winter Hugs Day 2

Today is the second day of a three day Winter Hugs release celebration for Impression Obsession, and I hope you enjoy the inspiration! All of the new images you will see on IO designer celebration posts December 10-12th are available now on the Impression Obsession website. The card I made for today features Love Language. The image is stamped with Impression Obsession black hybrid ink and colored with alcohol markers. 

I layered the stamped image over a paper doily, added a couple of cute red gingham fishtail banners, a pale blue swag, and a twine bow. A bit of glitter glue on the heart provides sparkle and shine.

Find all the details on this release on the Impression Obsession Blog. 

Visit the Impression Obsession site and check out all of the new images. Which one is your favorite? Let me know! I will be giving away one $10 gift certificate, drawn at random from comments left on my celebration posts (there will be three posts - a comment on all three posts means you will have three chances to win the gift certificate!) Comments will remain open on my blog posts until Noon Pacific on Saturday, December 15th. The winner of my $10 gift certificate will be announced on my blog and on the Impression Obsession blog on Monday, December 17th.

For a wonderful dose of inspiration, pop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of designers participating in this event. Enjoy the inspiration!

Impression Obsession: Winter Hugs Day 1

Today is the first day of a three day Winter Hugs Release celebration for Impression Obsession, and I hope you enjoy the inspiration! All of the new images you will see on IO designer celebration posts December 10-12th are available now on the Impression Obsession website.

The card I made for today is a clean and simple one that features Veronica Valentine, Sweetie Snail, and Heart Balloon. The images are stamped with Impression Obsession black hybrid ink and colored with alcohol markers. 

Find all the details on this release on the Impression Obsession Blog. 

Visit the Impression Obsession site and check out all of the new images. Which one is your favorite? Let me know! I will be giving away one $10 gift certificate, drawn at random from comments left on my celebration posts (there will be three posts - a comment on all three posts means you will have three chances to win the gift certificate!) Comments will remain open on my blog posts until Noon Pacific on Saturday, December 15th. The winner of my $10 gift certificate will be announced on my blog and on the Impression Obsession blog on Monday, December 17th.

For a wonderful dose of inspiration, pop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of designers participating in this event. Enjoy the inspiration!

I Love You, Momma

I’m participating in this week’s Free for All challenge on SplitCoastStampers. The challenge is Go for the Gold, and we are to feature something gold and sparkly anywhere on our project. I chose to add a die cut scalloped circle cut from super sparkly gold glitter paper. The momma and her baby are from the I Love You, Momma stamp set from Picket Fence Studios. Coordinating dies for the set are also available, which cut the images out perfectly!

The images are stamped in Intense Black Hybrid Ink and colored with alcohol markers. Momma and her baby are adhered to the card with foam adhesive, so they have a bit of dimension from the card base.

Impression Obsession: Quick Christmas Cards

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

The card I created uses the magnificent Merry Word Block die and one of my very favorite die sets, Jingle Bell Set. I die cut the word panel and bells from white card stock, lightly inked the shapes with brown ink, and added a bit of Stickles glitter glue to the stars and the center of the bells for sparkle and shine. I adhered the die cut panel to a layer of kraft card stock.

I stamped Cover-a-Card Knit over the card base in Seaglass ink for added texture. I stuck the panel to the card base with foam adhesive, wrapped the card with twine and added those perfect little bells to the bow for embellishment. I love those bells!

Find all the details on how to enter this week's challenge on the Impression Obsession Blog.

Impression Obsession: Autumn Colors

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

The card I created uses the Spotted Deer Frame, Mountain Landscape Layers, Hill Town, and a few other goodies. I die cut several layers of white card stock with the Mountain Landscape Layers and Hill Town die, and layered them to create a background scene. I inked the edges of the white die cut layers to create a bit of depth. I die cut the Spotted Deer Frame die from white card stock and inked the die cut shape with brown ink.

I stamped Cover-a-Card Knit over the die cut Spotted Deer Frame image for added texture. I cut a couple of birds with the Sm. Bird Set from red glitter card stock, and a moon from gold glittered card stock. Finally, I topped the entire scene with Rectangle 6-in-1 Frame cut from black card stock.

Find all the details on how to enter this week's challenge on the Impression Obsession Blog.

 

Picket Fence Studios: Jill Girl

Picket Fence Studios is releasing several new stamp sets today and I’m delighted to share a project that features one of the new sets, Jill Girl (BG115). This girl is a beauty in her chunky knit scarf, mittens, and knit mug cozy!

I stamped the image in black ink and colored the image with alcohol markers. I used LCBB to ink the background, to create a warm and cozy background. 

Visit the Picket Fence Studios website to see all of the sets releasing!

Impression Obsession: So Very Thankful

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

The card I created uses the Patchwork Leaves (DIE491-U) die set. I used the set to die cut several colors of cardstock and grouped the leaves on the front of the card. The sentiment was created with the Give Thanks (DIE438-H) die.

Find all the details on how to enter this week's challenge on the Impression Obsession Blog.

 

Impression Obsession: Happy Haunting

A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! This week’s challenge is Happy Haunting.  Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us!

I had a blast making my project for this week’s challenge! To create my happy haunting card, I die cut Three Trees Background from black cardstock and set it over a piece of fun “dropping spiders” printed paper. I die cut Mini Ghosts and two of the Monsters from white cardstock and colored them with markers to give them lots of character.

The monsters are adhered to the card with foam adhesive so they pop up from the card. I added googlie-eyes for extra “happy”. I die cut the witch from the Halloween Set from black cardstock and black craft foam, adhered the cuts together and added her and the mini ghosts to the card among the trees.

Finally, I die cut the Trick or Treat sentiment several times, adhered them together to give the sentiment dimension, and adhered it to the card. The entire tree panel is adhered to a orange and white polka dot printed paper, which is adhered to a white card base. 

Whoooo-woooo-wee, I’m just delighted with this happy haunting project!

Find all the details on this week’s challenge on the Impression Obsession Blog. Join us, won’t you?

 

A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! This week’s challenge is Happy Haunting.  Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us!

I had a blast making my project for this week’s challenge! To create my happy haunting card, I die cut Three Trees Background from black cardstock and set it over a piece of fun “dropping spiders” printed paper. I die cut Mini Ghosts and two of the Monsters from white cardstock and colored them with markers to give them lots of character.

The monsters are adhered to the card with foam adhesive so they pop up from the card. I added googlie-eyes for extra “happy”. I die cut the witch from the Halloween Set from black cardstock and black craft foam, adhered the cuts together and added her and the mini ghosts to the card among the trees.

Finally, I die cut the Trick or Treat sentiment several times, adhered them together to give the sentiment dimension, and adhered it to the card. The entire tree panel is adhered to a orange and white polka dot printed paper, which is adhered to a white card base. 

Whoooo-woooo-wee, I’m just delighted with this happy haunting project!

Find all the details on this week’s challenge on the Impression Obsession Blog. Join us, won’t you?

Picket Fence Studios: A Gnome Winter

Picket Fence Studios is releasing several new stamp sets and I’m delighted to share a project today that features one of the new sets, A Gnome Winter (S126). This fella is so cute in his knit hat!

I used one of the sentiments in the set to lightly stamp the background, to create a slight text background. He is stamped in black ink on kraft colored card stock and colored with alcohol markers.

Creepy Little Friend

I pulled out one of my long-time favorite stamps and Halloween cling mount sets tonight and made this creepy little friend card. Chicken Witch and cling mount set The Witch is In are both available from Whipper Snapper Designs. I used a web die from Impression Obsession to create a fun web design out of silver glitter paper, and used patterned paper from American Crafts. 

I had a ball making this cutie!

Impression Obsession: Make it Sparkle

A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! This week’s challenge is Make it Sparkle.  Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us!

To create my over-the-top sparkly card, I die cut Deer Frame from brown and white glitter cardstock. I removed the negative pieces of the die from the white paper and placed them into place in the brown die cut design creating a two color image. 

I added a bow and red button on top of several glittery die cut pine pieces I made with the Pine Sprig Cluster and Patchwork Holly. And woooo-wee does he sparkle!

Find all the details on this week’s challenge on the Impression Obsession Blog.

Impression Obsession: Fall/Winter Die Release Celebration Day 2

Today is the second day of a two day Fall/Winter Die Release Celebration for Impression Obsession, and I hope you enjoy the inspiration! All of the new products you see on our celebration posts yesterday and today are available now on the Impression Obsession website. The card I made for today’s post features another one of my favorite dies from the release, Santa Head.

The Santa Head set comes with several sizes of beards you can use to create Santa. Use one, or several layers, to create your Santa! I die cut all of the pieces I wanted to use from heavy white 110lb cardstock and colored the shapes with markers. This is much faster, and provides a bit more control over colors than die cutting all of the shapes from various colors of card stock. I assembled my colored layers, added a sparkling pom-pom, touch of holly and a little red gem to his hat, a few white highlights here and there, and adhered him to my card. Super cute, Ho Ho Ho!

Find all the details on this amazing release on the Impression Obsession Blog. 

Let me know what you think of my card! I will be giving away one $10 Impression Obsession gift certificate, drawn at random from comments left on my Fall/Winter Die Celebration posts (there are two posts - a comment on both posts means you will have two chances to win the gift certificate!) Comments will remain open until Noon Pacific on Saturday September 29th. The winner will be announced on my blog and the Impression Obsession blog on Monday, October 1st.

For a wonderful dose of inspiration, pop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of designers participating in this event. Enjoy the inspiration!

Impression Obsession: Fall/Winter Die Release Celebration

Today is the first day of a two day Fall/Winter Die Release Celebration for Impression Obsession, and I hope you enjoy the inspiration! All of the new products you see on our celebration posts today and tomorrow are available now on the Impression Obsession website. The card I made for today’s post features what might just be my favorite die from the release, Deer Frame.

I die cut Deer Frame from heavy white 110lb cardstock and carefully removed the negative space pieces from around the die cut design. I used various colors of brown ink to color the die rich shades of brown. For added visual texture and interest, I then stamped the image with the large cover a card stamp, Beauty Text. Next, I carefully inked the negative pieces of the die, making sure to keep some areas light in color, and some areas dark, depending on where they were going to be placed next to the deer. Once I was happy with the inking, I put the negative space pieces back into the die like I was putting together a puzzle. I added a hemp cord bow and old brass button on top of die cut pine and pine cone pieces I made with another favorite of mine, the Pine Sprig Cluster die set.

Find all the details on this amazing release on the Impression Obsession Blog.

Let me know what you think of my card! I will be giving away one $10 gift certificate, drawn at random from comments left on my Fall/Winter Die Celebration posts (there will be two posts - a comment on both posts means you will have two chances to win the gift certificate!) Comments will remain open until Noon Pacific on Saturday September 29th. The winner will be announced on my blog and the Impression Obsession blog on Monday, October 1st.

For a wonderful dose of inspiration, pop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of designers participating in this event. Enjoy the inspiration!

Impression Obsession: Things with Wings

A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! This week’s challenge is Things with Wings.  Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us!

To create my card, I used the Owl Frame die, which is A-mazing!

I die cut the owl frame from heavy white 110lb cardstock. Once cut, I colored some areas of the die with markers, and used various shades of brown and black inks to color the die. Then I stamped the image with the large cover a card stamp, Beauty Text. I set the cut and colored image over a super sparkly black glitter card stock base, and added a twine bow and button. This die makes for a beautiful, yet super easy, clean-and-simple card. 

Find all the details on how to enter this week's 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!

For a wonderful dose of inspiration, pop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of designers participating in this week’s challenge. Enjoy the inspiration!

Impression Obsession: Rainbow Colors

A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! This week’s challenge is Rainbow Colors.  Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us!

To create my card, I used the Heron & Lake die which is amazing!

I used a rainbow of Distress Ink colors blended together to create the sunset behind the die cut image. This die makes for a beautiful, yet super easy, clean-and-simple card. 

Find all the details on how to enter this week's 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!

For a wonderful dose of inspiration, pop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of designers participating in this week’s challenge. Enjoy the inspiration!

Happy Birthday, Taylored Expressions!

I’m delighted to be participating in the 10-year birthday celebration for Taylored Expressions today! In honor of their special 10-year celebration, I made this super cute (if I do say so myself... Ha!) birthday card using the Happy Hens stamp and die set and the Llama Love stamp and die set. I also used the Cable Knit embossing folder to create a textured card base. I love it!

I stamped the images on white card stock in black ink and colored them with alcohol markers. I added a bit of Stickles glitter glue for a bit of sparkle and shine. Look at those personalities!! Adorable!

Happy Birthday, Taylored Expressions!! I wish you many more happy-stampy years filled with creativity and fun!

Visit the Taylored Expressions blog and join in their birthday celebration fun! Cheers!

Hoot Hoot!

I picked up a new die set last week at Tuesday Morning, called Twit Twoo by Die’sire. Kind of a goofy name for a die, but you can use the shapes included in the set to create a pretty cute little owl card. 

Impression Obsession: Popped Up Words

A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! We are popping up words for this week’s challenge. Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us!

To create my card, I used several dies.

Dies: Birch Trees DIE079-U, Layered Floral Set DIE047-J, and Give Thanks DIE438-H 

I glued the birch trees behind a circle opening cut in my card base, and adhered leaves that I cut from white card stock and colored with markers. I die cut Give Thanks four times and adhered them together in a single stack to give the words lots of dimension. 

Find all the details on how to enter this week's 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. 

Anna Wight (that's me!)

Daniela Dobson

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Ilina Crouse

Jeanne Streiff

Kelli Hull

Laura Fulcher

Impression Obsession Blog

Hugs

Played with some Taylored Expressions stamps and dies tonight - used my favorite Happy Hens, and Lookin’ Sharp to create this card. Images are stamped on white card stock and colored with alcohol markers.

I added some stardust Stickles for a bit of sparkle and shine.  

Impression Obsession: Featured Designer

Good day to ya! I am this week’s featured designer for Impression Obsession. I chose to create a garden themed thank you card, using a few images from the Lavender Fields (CL850) set, a butterfly from the Butterfly Kisses (CL853) set, and a sentiment from the Thanks Sentiments (CL41) set.

I stamped the images on watercolor paper using VersaMark ink, and embossed them with black detail embossing powder. Once the embossing powder was set, I spritzed the paper with water and added various colors of Distress Ink to loosely paint the image. I added a couple of buttons tied with natural twine for extra embellishment next to the sentiment banner.

Visit the Impression Obsession Blog for lots more inspiration and hosted challenges!

Impression Obsession: It’s a Guy Thing

A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! The challenge is It’s a Guy Thing (masculine cards).  Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us!

To create my scene card, I used several dies and the Perfect Day sentiment B13623. Dies: Mountain Landscape Layers DIE347-W, Fir Trees DIE084-V, and All-in-One Frames Rectangle DIE291-WW.

Find all the details on how to enter this week's 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. 

Anna Wight (that's me!)

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Ilina Crouse

Jeanne Streiff

Kelli Hull

Kittie Caracciolo

Laura Fulcher

Vicki Garrett

Impression Obsession Blog

 

Impression Obsession: Christmas in July

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

To create my card, I used Woodland Raccoon (C20543), Woodland Fawn (D20547), and Woodland Bunny Standing (C20549). The sentiment I used is from the Sleigh Bells Jingling clear stamp set (CL543)

Find all the details on how to enter this week's 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. 

Anna Wight (that's me!)

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Jeanne Streiff

Karen Amidon

Kelli Hull

Kittie Caracciolo

Laura Fulcher

Vicki Garrett

Impression Obsession Blog

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

To create my card, I used Woodland Raccoon (C20543), Woodland Fawn (D20547), and Woodland Bunny Standing (C20549). The sentiment I used is from the Sleigh Bells Jingling clear stamp set (CL543)

Find all the details on how to enter this week's 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. 

Anna Wight (that's me!)

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Jeanne Streiff

Karen Amidon

Kelli Hull

Kittie Caracciolo

Laura Fulcher

Vicki Garrett

Impression Obsession Blog

Impression Obsession: Fall/Winter Stamp Release Day 4

Welcome to the fourth and final day of the Impression Obsession 2018 Fall/Winter Stamps Release Hop! For today’s card I used Snowman. The image is colored with alcohol markers.

We have some beautiful new stamps to share AND Gift Certificates to give away!

The Blog Hop will be posted on the Impression Obsession Blog at 6am EST July 16th – July 19th. Visit participating IO Design Team’s blogs (only one comment per blog please) for a chance to win one of FIVE $25 Gift Certificates!

Comment entries will be open on all posts until 9pm CT on Sunday July 22nd and all winners will be announced on the Impression Obsession blog on July 24th.

Next on the hop is Dina Kowal

If you find yourself lost or needing to start over, hop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of participating designers.

Next on the hop is Dina Kowal

If you find yourself lost or needing to start over, hop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of participating designers.

Impression Obsession: Fall/Winter Stamp Release Day 3

Welcome to day 3 of 4 of the Impression Obsession 2018 Fall/Winter Stamps Release Hop! For today’s card I used Snowman Wreath. The image is colored with alcohol markers.

We have some beautiful new stamps to share AND Gift Certificates to give away!

The Blog Hop will be posted on the Impression Obsession Blog at 6am EST July 16th – July 19th. Visit participating IO Design Team’s blogs (only one comment per blog please) for a chance to win one of FIVE $25 Gift Certificates!

Comment entries will be open on all posts until 9pm CT on Sunday July 22nd and all winners will be announced on the Impression Obsession blog on July 24th.

Next on the hop is Dina Kowal

If you find yourself lost or needing to start over, hop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of participating designers.

Next on the hop is Dina Kowal

If you find yourself lost or needing to start over, hop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of participating designers.

Impression Obsession: Fall/Winter Stamp Release Day 2

Welcome to day 2 of 4 of the Impression Obsession 2018 Fall/Winter Stamps Release Hop! For today’s card I used Pumpkin Spice Kitty. The image is colored with alcohol markers.

We have some beautiful new stamps to share AND Gift Certificates to give away!

The Blog Hop will be posted on the Impression Obsession Blog at 6am EST July 16th – July 19th. Visit participating IO Design Team’s blogs (only one comment per blog please) for a chance to win one of FIVE $25 Gift Certificates!

Comment entries will be open on all posts until 9pm CT on Sunday July 22nd and all winners will be announced on the Impression Obsession blog on July 24th.

Next on the hop is Dina Kowal

If you find yourself lost or needing to start over, hop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of participating designers.

 

Next on the hop is Dina Kowal

If you find yourself lost or needing to start over, hop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of participating designers.

 

Impression Obsession: Fall/Winter Stamp Release Day 1

Welcome to day 1 of 4 of the Impression Obsession 2018 Fall/Winter Stamps Release Hop! For today’s card I used Penguin Pair and the Gathering with Friends sentiment. The image is colored with alcohol markers with a touch of Stickles on the gal’s bow for sparkle and shine.

We have some beautiful new stamps to share AND Gift Certificates to give away!

The Blog Hop will be posted on the Impression Obsession Blog at 6am EST July 16th – July 19th. Visit participating IO Design Team’s blogs (only one comment per blog please) for a chance to win one of FIVE $25 Gift Certificates!

Comment entries will be open on all posts until 9pm CT on Sunday July 22nd and all winners will be announced on the Impression Obsession blog on July 24th.

Next on the hop is Daniela Dobson

If you find yourself lost or needing to start over, hop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of participating designers.

 

Next on the hop is Daniela Dobson

If you find yourself lost or needing to start over, hop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of participating designers.

Impression Obsession: Foodie Fun

A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! The challenge is Foodie Fun (something edible).  Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us!

Find all the details on how to enter this week's 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. 

Anna Wight (that's me!)

Daniela Dobson

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Ilina Crouse

Jeanne Streiff

Jenny Gropp

Karen Amidon

Kelli Hull

Kittie Caracciolo

Laura Fulcher

Vicki Garrett

Impression Obsession Blog

Impression Obsession: Send a Little Humor

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

Find all the details on how to enter this week's 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. 

Anna Wight (that's me!)

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Ilina Crouse

Jeanne Streiff

Jenny Gropp

Karen Amidon

Kittie Caracciolo

Impression Obsession Blog

Impression Obsession: No Patterned Paper

A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! The challenge is no patterned paper. Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us!

Find all the details on how to enter this week's 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. 

Anna Wight (that's me!)

Daniela Dobson

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Ilina Crouse

Jeanne Streiff

Karen Amidon

Kelli Hull

Kittie Caracciolo

Laura Fulcher

Vicki Garrett

Impression Obsession Blog

Impression Obsession: Summer 2018 Release Day 3

Welcome to the third and final day of the Impression Obsession Summer 2018 Release Blog Hop! There are great new stamps and dies to share and gift certificates to give away!

The hop will run for 3 days (May 1-3) with a list of participating designers posted on the Impression Obsession Blog each day at 6am EST. Visit the participating IO Design Team members blogs (only one comment per blog please) for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate.

Comment entries will be open until 9pm CT on Sunday May 6 and all winners will be announced on the Impression Obsession blog on Monday May 7. Good luck!

All of the new products you'll be seeing on the hop are available now at www.iostamps.com

To create today’s card, I used the Linzi the Viking (F19812) and Strong and Brave (B19778). I stamped the images in black Stazon ink on watercolor paper and painted them with a mix of watercolor pigments and Zig Clear Color watercolor pens.

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

Next on the hop is Daniela Dobson

If you find yourself lost or needing to start over, hop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of designers participating.

 

To create today’s card, I used the Linzi the Viking (F19812) and Strong and Brave (B19778). I stamped the images in black Stazon ink on watercolor paper and painted them with a mix of watercolor pigments and Zig Clear Color watercolor pens.

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

Next on the hop is Daniela Dobson

If you find yourself lost or needing to start over, hop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of designers participating.

Impression Obsession: Summer 2018 Release Day 2

Welcome to day 2 of 3 of the Impression Obsession Summer 2018 Release Blog Hop! There are great new stamps and dies to share and gift certificates to give away!

The hop will run for 3 days (May 1-3) with a list of participating designers posted on the Impression Obsession Blog each day at 6am EST. Visit the participating IO Design Team members blogs (only one comment per blog please) for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate.

Comment entries will be open until 9pm CT on Sunday May 6 and all winners will be announced on the Impression Obsession blog on Monday May 7. Good luck!

All of the new products you'll be seeing on the hop are available now at www.iostamps.com

To create today’s card, I used the Lost My Mind (C17244) sentiment, and Sand (D16390) to create texture in the water and, well, the sand. Ha! I also used the adorable crab, Katie (C19816) stamped twice, and Starfish Cluster (D15141) stamped several times around the edge of the page. I stamped the images in black Stazon ink on watercolor paper and painted them with a mix of watercolor pigments, Zig Clear Color watercolor pens, and Distress Ink.

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

Next on the hop is Daniela Dobson

If you find yourself lost or needing to start over, hop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of designers participating.

 

To create today’s card, I used the Lost My Mind (C17244) sentiment, and Sand (D16390) to create texture in the water and, well, the sand. Ha! I also used the adorable crab, Katie (C19816) stamped twice, and Starfish Cluster (D15141) stamped several times around the edge of the page. I stamped the images in black Stazon ink on watercolor paper and painted them with a mix of watercolor pigments, Zig Clear Color watercolor pens, and Distress Ink.

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

Next on the hop is Daniela Dobson

If you find yourself lost or needing to start over, hop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of designers participating.

Impression Obsession: Summer 2018 Release Day 1

Welcome to day 1 of 3 of the Impression Obsession Summer 2018 Release Blog Hop! There are great new stamps and dies to share and gift certificates to give away!

The hop will run for 3 days (May 1-3) with a list of participating designers posted on the Impression Obsession Blog each day at 6am EST. Visit the participating IO Design Team members blogs (only one comment per blog please) for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate.

Comment entries will be open until 9pm CT on Sunday May 6 and all winners will be announced on the Impression Obsession blog on Monday May 7. Good luck!

All of the new products you'll be seeing on the hop are available now at www.iostamps.com

To create today’s card, I used the gorgeous new Shore Heron (G16402) image. The great blue heron is one of my favorite wild birds, so using this image is a joy! I stamped the image in black Stazon ink on watercolor paper and painted the background with a mix of Alizarin Crimson and Phthalo Turquoise watercolor pigments. 

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

Next on the hop is Dina Kowal

If you find yourself lost or needing to start over, hop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of designers participating.

Impression Obsession: All that Glitters

A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! The challenge is a color challenge: all that glitters. Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us!

Find all the details on how to enter this week's 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. 

Anna Wight (that's me!)

Daniela Dobson

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Ilina Crouse

Jeanne Streiff

Jenny Gropp

Karen Amidon

Kelli Hull

Kittie Caracciolo

Laura Fulcher

Impression Obsession Blog

Impression Obsession: Pink and Green

A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! The challenge is a color challenge: pink and green. Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us!

I used Hummingbirds (CL851) and coordinating dies (DIE640-YY) to create a springy, shimmery card for today.

Find all the details on how to enter this week's 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. 

Anna Wight (that's me!)

Daniela Dobson

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Ilina Crouse

Jeanne Streiff

Jenny Gropp

Karen Amidon

Kelli Hull

Kittie Caracciolo

Laura Fulcher

Impression Obsession Blog

Impression Obsession: Pick a Holiday

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

I used Fresh Laundry (CL852) and the Floral Heart Frame (DIE618-Z) to create a lovey-dovey shaker card for today.

Find all the details on how to enter this week's 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

Giovana Smith

Ilina Crouse

Jeanne Streiff

Jenny Gropp

Karen Amidon

Kelli Hull

Kittie Caracciolo

Laura Fulcher

Vicki Garrett

Impression Obsession Blog

Impression Obsession: Clean and Simple

A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! The challenge is Clean and Simple! Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us! I used Fresh Laundry (CL852) to create my card for today.

Find all the details on how to enter this week's 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

Giovana Smith

Ilina Crouse

Jeanne Streiff

Kelli Hull

Kittie Caracciolo

Laura Fulcher

Vicki Garrett

 
Impression Obsession Blog

Impression Obsession: Featured Designer

Once a month a different Impression Obsession design team member is featured - this is my month, so I am sharing a project today!

This scene card was created with the recently released mailbox die set (Die633-P), and spills out lots of hearts created with the conversation hearts die set (Die133-C). I used the grass border die (Die060-I) to create a bit of greenery at the base of the mailbox. Easy, and super fun to create using lots of different designer papers!

 

Impression Obsession: Birthday Wishes

A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! The challenge is Birthday Wishes! Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us! To create this card I used Happy Trails (CS828).

Find all the details on how to enter this week's 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!)

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Ilina Crouse

Jeanne Streiff

Jenny Gropp

Karen Amidon

Kelli Hull

Kittie Caracciolo

Laura Fulcher

Vicki Garrett

 
Impression Obsession Blog

Impression Obsession: Friendship Flowers

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

To create this card I used Audrey (E19765) and Sweet Happiness (C20435).

Find all the details on how to enter this week's 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

Giovana Smith

Ilina Crouse

Jeanne Streiff

Jenny Gropp

Karen Amidon

Kelli Hull

Laura Fulcher

Vicki Garrett

 
Impression Obsession Blog

Impression Obsession: Spring 2018 Release Day 5

Welcome to the fifth and final day of the Impression Obsession Spring 2018 Release Blog Hop! All of the new stamps you'll be seeing on the hop are available now at www.iostamps.com If you find yourself lost or needing to start over, hop on over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a complete list of designers participating.

To create today’s project I used Cup o’ Spring (C19723) and Cup o’ Kindness (C19722). I also used the Fir Sprig die set (Die112-D) and one of my absolute favorites Pine Sprig Cluster die set (Die097–M).

The hop will run for 5 days (January 22-26) with a list of participating designers posted on the Impression Obsession Blog each day at 6am EST. Visit the participating IO Design Team members blogs (only one comment per blog please) for a chance to win one of five $25 gift certificates.

Comment entries will be open until 9pm CT on Sunday January 28th and all winners will be announced on the Impression Obsession blog on Monday January 29th. Good luck!

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

Next on the hop is Dina Kowal!