Sassy & Sweet Notes

Impression Obsession: Slim Scenes Hop Day 1

Good day, friends! The Impression Obsession Slim Scenes Stamp Release Hop starts today! Each day (October 15th & 16th) at 6:00am EST you can find a list of participating designers on the Impression Obsession Blog.

For my card today, I am featuring Town and Bare Treeline Duo. I stamped the town in Black Hybrid Ink and colored the image with alcohol markers.

I stamped the treeline in a brown distress ink, fuzzed the lines a bit with water, and added Stickles for a bit of sparkle and shine.

There will be THREE $25 Impression Obsession Gift Certificates as giveaways for this weeks hop, chosen randomly from comments on the Design Team hop posts, so the more you comment through our Slim Scenes Hop, the more chances to win! All comments for all of the event days will be open until Monday November 2nd at midnight CT. All winners will be announced on Tuesday, November 3rd on the Impression Obsession blog.

All of the new stamps are available now! You can find them at Impression Obsession’s website IOStamps.com

Now, get a look at the inspiration being shared today!

Impression Obsession Blog https://mitrafriant.typepad.com/impression_obsession_news/2020/10/sshopsay1.html

Angela Bode https://stampingbowd.blogspot.com/2020/10/impression-obsession-slim-scenes-hop.html

Anna Wight <—You Are Here

Dina Kowal https://www.dinakowalcreative.com/2020/10/new-impression-obsession-release.html

Giovana Smith https://giovana-believe.blogspot.com/2020/10/impression-obsession-slim-scenes-hop.html

Ilina Crouse https://ilinacrouse.blogspot.com/2020/10/impression-obsession-slim-scenes-cling.html

Jeanne Streiff https://inkypaws.splitcoaststampers.com/2020/10/15/slim-scenes-rele…hop-and-giveaway/

Laura Williams  https://lauralooloo.blogspot.com/2020/10/new-slim-scenes-stamps-for-holiday.html

Laura Fulcher https://stampart.blogspot.com/2020/10/slim-scenes-hop-day-1.html

Lee Ann Barrett https://greytpapercrafts.blogspot.com/2020/10/impression-obsession-slimline-scenes.html

Lynda Pleckan    https://paperartscafe.blogspot.com/2020/10/impression-obsession-slim-scenes-stamp.html

Vicki Garrett https://summerthymestudio.blogspot.com/2020/10/slim-scenes-cling-stamps-release-hop.html

Impression Obsession: Witch Tag

The Impression Obsession design team is featuring dies as the main focus for our inspiration projects today.

I started by creating a tag base with a layer of black card stock and patterned paper using Stitched Tag. This tag set comes with the decorative top, which I cut from black glitter card stock.

I created some witch legs using the Boots and Stockings die set. I colored her stockings with markers, and cut her shoes from black glitter card stock. 

I created her skirt by spritzing some patterned paper with water, shaping it into a skirt, and adhering it over top of the legs. A quick bow serves as a belt, and I added a small Spider Web cut from white glitter paper, for some extra sparkle and shine.

Check the Impression Obsession blog for a list of designers providing inspiration today!

Impression Obsession: You’re a Hoot

A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! This week’s challenge is You’re a Hoot (owls or other birds), which is quite timely — I’m listening to a screech owl outside in a tree as I write this post.

 

Both of my cards feature the Owl Frame, which happens to be on sale this week! It’s the perfect time to pick one up. This is a magnificent die design that’s so easy to use!

Find all the details on this week’s challenge on the Impression Obsession Blog. Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us!

Impression Obsession: Witch Line

The Impression Obsession design team is featuring dies as the main focus for our inspiration projects today. My card features the Witch Line die. Such a fun Halloween scene die, makes for a super cute and festive card - not to mention, easy!

Check the Impression Obsession blog for a list of designers providing inspiration today!

Impression Obsession: Halloween Tag

The Impression Obsession design team is featuring dies as the main focus for our inspiration projects today. My card features the Skeleton, Spider Web, Coffee to Go, and Tag with Capped Top die sets.

I die cut the shapes from various colors of card stock and patterned paper, and adhered them in place on the tag as a base for the entire project. Happy Halloween, trick or treat!

Check the Impression Obsession blog for a list of designers providing inspiration today!

 

 

The Impression Obsession design team is featuring dies as the main focus for our inspiration projects today. My card features the Skeleton, Spider Web, Coffee to Go, and Tag with Capped Top die sets.

I die cut the shapes from various colors of card stock and patterned paper, and adhered them in place on the tag as a base for the entire project. Happy Halloween, trick or treat!

Check the Impression Obsession blog for a list of designers providing inspiration today!

Impression Obsession: Autumn 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 Autumn Colors. Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us! This card features the Sunset on Horse frame die. The frame is cut from a textured black cardstock and layered over a piece of pretty designer paper. Quick and easy!

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

Impression Obsession: Old is New

Today is an “old is new” day for the Impression Obsession team, where we feature older products in the Impression Obsession catalog. We hope you're inspired!

I used Scarecrow Boy (SS799H) to create this card. 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Be sure to pop over to the Impression Obsession blog for a full list of the designers participating in today’s inspiration!

Impression Obsession: Die Cut Monday

The Impression Obsession design team is featuring dies as the main focus for our inspiration projects today. My card features Woodgrain Frame and the Snowman die set. I die cut the shapes from heavy weight white cardstock, and colored them with alcohol markers. The frame is inked with brown distress ink, to bring out the Woodgrain embossing!

Check the Impression Obsession blog for a list of designers providing inspiration today!

 

 

The Impression Obsession design team is featuring dies as the main focus for our inspiration projects today. My card features Woodgrain Frame and the Snowman die set. I die cut the shapes from heavy weight white cardstock, and colored them with alcohol markers. The frame is inked with brown distress ink, to bring out the Woodgrain embossing!

Check the Impression Obsession blog for a list of designers providing inspiration today!

Impression Obsession: Die Cut Monday

The Impression Obsession design team is featuring dies as the main focus for our inspiration projects today. My card features Woodgrain Frame and the Potted Cactus die set.

The Potted Cactus die set includes several different cactus shapes, several pots, and even some cactus flowers that can be used to add some cheerful color to your projects. Stack them up for lots of dimension!

I die cut the shapes from watercolor paper, and painted them with various bright colors of watercolor pigments.

Check the Impression Obsession blog for a list of designers providing inspiration today!

Impression Obsession: Fall & Winter Release Day 3

Today is the third and final day of the Fall & Winter stamp and die release for Impression Obsession, and I hope you have enjoyed the inspiration! All of the new stamps and dies you see on our celebration posts are available now on the Impression Obsession website. Find all the details on this exciting release on the Impression Obsession Blog. 

Find all of the steel dies I’ve designed for Impression Obsession here, in one location!

The tags I’m sharing today were all made with the same tag die set, Suit Tag. I cut all the shapes from various colors of paper and assembled them into various seasonal suits. This set was super fun to use, and has so many options for seasonal outfits!

Each day of the celebration, you can find a list of participating designers posted on the Impression Obsession blog at 6:00am Eastern. Impression Obsession will be giving away one $25 gift certificate for each of the designers participating in this release. Winners will be drawn at random from comments left on all of the release celebration posts. Find all of the details about the give-away on the Impression Obsession blog.

For a wonderful dose of inspiration, please visit the blogs of all the participating designers! Enjoy the inspiration, leave a comment, and then go have fun shopping!

You will find a complete list of designers participating in today’s event on the Impression Obsession Blog.

Angela Bode 

Anna Wight 

Daniela Dobson 

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith 

Ilina Crouse 

Jeanne Streiff 

Laura Fulcher 

Laura Williams 

Lynda Pleckan 

Susan Wymer 

Vicki Garrett

I have gobs more to share, so please visit again! And, follow me on Instagram for even more inspiration!

Impression Obsession: Fall & Winter Release Day 2

Today is the second day of three for the Fall & Winter stamp and die release for Impression Obsession, and I hope you enjoy the inspiration! All of the new stamps and dies you see on our celebration posts are available now on the Impression Obsession website. Find all the details on this exciting release on the Impression Obsession Blog. 

Find all of the steel dies I’ve designed for Impression Obsession here, in one location!

The tag I’m sharing today is made with another personal favorite die set of mine, Labrador. I cut all the shapes from watercolor paper, and painted them up with various colored watercolor pigments. The bone in her mouth is from the Dish and Bowl die set. A must have for dog lovers!

The tag base I used is Tag with Capped Top, and a mix and match sentiment from Christmas Words, a great sentiment set for your holiday projects.

Each day of the celebration, you can find a list of participating designers posted on the Impression Obsession blog at 6:00am Eastern. Impression Obsession will be giving away one $25 gift certificate for each of the designers participating in this release. Winners will be drawn at random from comments left on all of the release celebration posts. Find all of the details about the give-away on the Impression Obsession blog.

For a wonderful dose of inspiration, please visit the blogs of all the participating designers! Enjoy the inspiration, leave a comment, and then go have fun shopping!

You will find a complete list of designers participating in today’s event on the Impression Obsession Blog.

Angela Bode 

Anna Wight  <— you are here

Daniela Dobson

Dina Kowal 

Giovana Smith

Ilina Crouse 

Jeanne Streiff

Laura Fulcher 

Laura Williams 

Lynda Pleckan 

Susan Wymer 

Vicki Garrett 

I have gobs more to share, so please visit again! And, follow me on Instagram for even more inspiration!

Impression Obsession: Fall & Winter Release Day 1

Today is the first day of three for the Fall & Winter stamp and die release for Impression Obsession, and I hope you enjoy the inspiration! All of the new stamps and dies you see on our celebration posts are available now on the Impression Obsession website. Find all the details on this exciting release on the Impression Obsession Blog. 

Find all of the steel dies I’ve designed for Impression Obsession here, in one location!

The tag I’m sharing today is made with a personal favorite die set of mine, Golden Retriever. I think he’s the perfect addition to the dog series of dies, and I can’t wait to see all the fun things people make! I cut all the shapes from watercolor paper, and painted them up with various “golden retriever” colored watercolor pigments. I love him! The bone in his mouth is from the Dish and Bowl die set. A must have for dog lovers!

The tag base I used is Tag with Capped Top, and a mix and match sentiment from Christmas Words, a great sentiment set for your holiday projects.

Each day of the celebration, you can find a list of participating designers posted on the Impression Obsession blog at 6:00am Eastern. Impression Obsession will be giving away one $25 gift certificate for each of the designers participating in this release. Winners will be drawn at random from comments left on all of the release celebration posts. Find all of the details about the give-away on the Impression Obsession blog.

For a wonderful dose of inspiration, please visit the blogs of all the participating designers! Enjoy the inspiration, leave a comment, and then go have fun shopping!

You will find a complete list of designers participating in today’s event on the Impression Obsession Blog.

Angela Bode

Anna Wight <— you are here

Daniela Dobson

Dina Kowal 

Giovana Smith

Ilina Crouse 

Jeanne Streiff

Laura Fulcher

Laura Williams 

Lynda Pleckan 

Susan Wymer 

Vicki Garrett

I have gobs more to share, so please visit again! And, follow me on Instagram for even more inspiration!

Impression Obsession: Old is New

Today is an “old is new” day for the Impression Obsession team, where we feature older products in the Impression Obsession catalog. We hope you're inspired!

I used the set called Birdhouses (WP922) to create a gift tag. I also used Birch Trees (DIE079-U) and Sm. Leaf die set (DIE095-D).

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Be sure to pop over to the Impression Obsession blog for a full list of the designers participating in today’s inspiration!

Today is an “old is new” day for the Impression Obsession team, where we feature older products in the Impression Obsession catalog. We hope you're inspired!

I used the set called Birdhouses (WP922) to create a gift tag. I also used Birch Trees (DIE079-U) and Sm. Leaf die set (DIE095-D).

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Be sure to pop over to the Impression Obsession blog for a full list of the designers participating in today’s inspiration!

Impression Obsession: Summer Florals

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

This card features the Fairy Flowers image, stamped on watercolor paper and painted with watercolor pigments.

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

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

This card features the Fairy Flowers image, stamped on watercolor paper and painted with watercolor pigments.

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

Impression Obsession: Birthday Wishes

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

This card features my Scenic Hiker die, which is a personal favorite, and designed with some of my favorite people in mind, too! The die is cut several times from black cardstock, and once from a white glitter cardstock. I adhered one black piece to the white glitter piece, and off-set it just slightly to give a moon, or sun, glow to the shapes. I then adhered two more black cardstock layers to it, to give it lots of depth.

The cardbase is stamped with the 6x6 Woodgrain background stamp, for a bit of rustic charm.

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

 

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

This card features my Scenic Hiker die, which is a personal favorite, and designed with some of my favorite people in mind, too! The die is cut several times from black cardstock, and once from a white glitter cardstock. I adhered one black piece to the white glitter piece, and off-set it just slightly to give a moon, or sun, glow to the shapes. I then adhered two more black cardstock layers to it, to give it lots of depth.

The cardbase is stamped with the 6x6 Woodgrain background stamp, for a bit of rustic charm.

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

Impression Obsession: Summer Dies!

I’m excited! It’s Summer Die Release time for Impression Obsession, and that means I have new dies to share with you!

I hope you enjoy the new dies in this release, welcome some of them into your stash, and make all kinds of wonderful crafty creations with them. Impression Obsession dies are made in the USA with high-quality US steel, and designed by me! All of the new dies you see on our celebration posts are available now on the Impression Obsession website. 

The project I am sharing features Scenic Bear. I cut the die from several layers of black card stock and layered them all together. I set them on top of a water colored background, and added a fun sparkly Find all the details on this exciting release on the Impression Obsession Blog.

For a wonderful dose of inspiration, please visit the blogs of all the participating designers! Enjoy the inspiration, leave a comment, and have fun shopping! You will find a complete list of designers participating in today’s event on the Impression Obsession Blog.

I have gobs more to share, so please visit again! And, follow me on Instagram for even more inspiration!

Impression Obsession: Farm Animals

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

This card features the hen from the Chicken die set, Chicken Wire, and the center cut from Mid-size Frame. The hen is cut from various printed papers, adhered over top of the chicken wire that’s cut from silver metallic cardstock, and the blue rectangle center of the frame die. I can’t wait to send her to a friend!

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

 

 

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

This card features the hen from the Chicken die set, Chicken Wire, and the center cut from Mid-size Frame. The hen is cut from various printed papers, adhered over top of the chicken wire that’s cut from silver metallic cardstock, and the blue rectangle center of the frame die. I can’t wait to send her to a friend!

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

Impression Obsession: Gary

Today, the Impression Obsession designers are featuring projects made with images from Gary Robertson. You’ll find his images available in rubber and digital, at Impression Obsession.

Fall is my favorite season, so I truly enjoy when I am able to create with beautiful fall colors! The Fresh Produce image from Impression Obsession is full of everything I love about the season. Pumpkins, farm fresh produce, and decorative gourds. And really, who doesn’t love a good farm produce stand? I stamped the image in black StazOn ink and watercolored the image. I used a very loose hand when painting, to not get too caught up in the details of the illustration. The beautiful artwork makes the image a joy to paint.

Impression Obsession Die Cuts

The Impression Obsession design team is featuring dies as the main focus for our inspiration projects today. This shaped card features the Apron die set, a fun multi-piece die set that makes an A2 sized apron shaped card. I really love how this turned out, using kitchen themed pattern papers.

Check the Impression Obsession blog for a list of designers providing inspiration today!

Impression Obsession: Moms Rule

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

I used Fairy Magic and Sprinkle Fairy Dust to create my card for this week’s challenge. The adorable Fairy Magic is stamped on watercolor paper and colored with waterbased pigments. I used some bright, cheery printed paper for the background, and added a strip of glitter tape for lots of sparkle and shine.

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

Impression Obsession: Tickled (Funny)

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

I used Large Frame, Gertrude, and Glitter Glue to create my card for this week’s challenge. Gertie is stamped on watercolor paper and colored with waterbased pigments. Easy, and super cute!

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

Summer Day 3

Today is the third and final day of the Summer Stamp Release Celebration, and I hope you enjoy the inspiration! All of the new stamps you see on our celebration posts are available now on the Impression Obsession website.

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

The card I’m sharing today uses the really large Peony, stamped on watercolor paper and painted with water-based pigments.

Each day of the celebration, you can find a list of participating designers posted on the Impression Obsession blog at 6:00am Eastern. Impression Obsession will be giving away one $25 gift certificate for each of the designers participating in this release. Winners will be drawn at random from comments left on all of the Summer release celebration posts. Find all of the details about the give-away on the Impression Obsession blog.

For a wonderful dose of inspiration, please visit the blogs of all the participating designers! Enjoy the inspiration, leave a comment, and then go have fun shopping!

You will find a complete list of designers participating in today’s event on the Impression Obsession Blog.

I have gobs more to share, so please visit again! And, follow me on Instagram for even more inspiration!

Summer Day 1

Today is the first day of the Summer Stamp Release Celebration, and I hope you enjoy the inspiration! All of the new stamps you see on our celebration posts are available now on the Impression Obsession website.

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

The card I’m sharing today is made with Summer Herbs and the So Proud sentiment. The image is stamped on watercolor paper and painted with water-based pigments.

Each day of the celebration, you can find a list of participating designers posted on the Impression Obsession blog at 6:00am Eastern. Impression Obsession will be giving away one $25 gift certificate for each of the designers participating in this release. Winners will be drawn at random from comments left on all of the Summer release celebration posts. Find all of the details about the give-away on the Impression Obsession blog.

For a wonderful dose of inspiration, please visit the blogs of all the participating designers! Enjoy the inspiration, leave a comment, and then go have fun shopping!

You will find a complete list of designers participating in today’s event on the Impression Obsession Blog.

I have gobs more to share, so please visit again! And, follow me on Instagram for even more inspiration!

Old is New

Today is an “old is new” day for the Impression Obsession team, where we feature older products in the Impression Obsession catalog. We hope you're inspired! I created an Easter card using Garden Bunny and Easter Blessings. I colored the image with water based marker pigments. A quick and easy card, ready to send some spring greetings to someone special.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Be sure to pop over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a full list of the designers participating in today’s inspiration!

Best Friends

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

I used Stitched Pinked Circles and Ginny to create my card for this week’s challenge. Ginny is stamped on watercolor paper and colored with waterbased pigments. Easy, and super cute!

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

Spring Die Cuts

The Impression Obsession design team is featuring dies as the main focus for our inspiration projects today. This tag features Rabbit, a fun die set that has little arms you can add to the bunny to let him have a hold on things! I also used the fun new Pinked Edge Frame, that creates a wonderful zig-zag edge to a versatile frame. I love it!

Check the Impression Obsession blog for a list of designers providing inspiration today!

Hugs & Kisses

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

I used Bees and Dainty Heart to create my card for this week’s challenge. The heart is cut from black cardstock three times and stacked to create a bit of dimension. The bees are cut from black and white cardstock, colored and pieced together. There is glossy accents added to their eyes for shine - fun!

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

Have a Heart

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

I used Wooden Heart, Pinked Edged Frame, and Love Words to create my card for this week’s challenge. The Wooden Heart is cut from cream cardstock and chocolate brown foam for a bit of dimension. The XOXO is cut from kraft cardstock. The Pinked Edge Frame is cut from red and white printed paper that’s gloriously glittered! Fun!

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

In Love with Spring Celebration Day 4

Today is the fourth day of the In Love with Spring Release Celebration, and I hope you’re enjoying the inspiration! All of the new stamps and dies you see on our celebration posts are available now on the Impression Obsession website. You’ll find New Dies designed by me and New Stamps by all of the Impression Obsession stamp artists!

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

The card I’m sharing today features the new Eyelet Circle die set, and a Half Inch Button. The layers are stacked on a paper doily, and adhered to a pretty red card base. Quick and easy!

Each day of the celebration, you can find a list of participating designers posted on the Impression Obsession blog at 6:00am Eastern. Impression Obsession will be giving away one $25 gift certificate for each of the designers participating in this release. Winners will be drawn at random from comments left on all In Love with Spring release celebration posts. Find all of the details about the give-away on the Impression Obsession blog.

For a wonderful dose of inspiration, please visit the blogs of all the participating designers! Enjoy the inspiration, leave a comment, and then go have fun shopping!

You will find a complete list of designers participating in today’s event on the Impression Obsession Blog.

I have gobs more to share, so please visit again! And, follow me on Instagram for even more inspiration!

In Love with Spring Celebration Day 2

Today is the second day of the In Love with Spring Release Celebration, and I hope you enjoy the inspiration! All of the new stamps and dies you see on our celebration posts are available now on the Impression Obsession website. You’ll find New Dies designed by me and New Stamps by all of the Impression Obsession stamp artists!

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

The card I’m sharing today is made with three stamps from the release, and one new die. The sentiment is Someone Cares (D13888), and the two adorable chickens are Greta (C21292) and Gertrude (C21294). The images are stamped on watercolor paper in permanent ink and painted with water based pigments. The little stitched heart is one of the hearts from the new Love Words die set.

Each day of the celebration, you can find a list of participating designers posted on the Impression Obsession blog at 6:00am Eastern. Impression Obsession will be giving away one $25 gift certificate for each of the designers participating in this release. Winners will be drawn at random from comments left on all In Love with Spring release celebration posts. Find all of the details about the give-away on the Impression Obsession blog.

For a wonderful dose of inspiration, please visit the blogs of all the participating designers! Enjoy the inspiration, leave a comment, and then go have fun shopping!

You will find a complete list of designers participating in today’s event on the Impression Obsession Blog.

You should have just come from the blog of the wonderful Angela Bode.

Now, head over to Dina Kowal’s blog and see what kind of creative genius she has in store for us today!

I have gobs more to share, so please visit again! And, follow me on Instagram for even more inspiration!

In Love with Spring Celebration Day 1

I’m excited! It’s release time for Impression Obsession, and that means I have new stamps and dies to share with you!

Today is the first day of the In Love with Spring 2020 Release Celebration, and I hope you enjoy the inspiration! All of the new stamps and dies you see on our celebration posts are available now on the Impression Obsession website. You’ll find New Dies designed by me and New Stamps by all of the Impression Obsession stamp artists!

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

The card I’m sharing today is made with three dies from the release. I used Eyelet Primitive Hearts, Dainty Heart, and the heart from Heart & Home.

The Eyelet Primitive Hearts is cut from Kraft colored cardstock, and inked with brown ink for a bit of warmth. The Dainty Heart was cut from both white cardstock and antique silver glitter cardstock and the two pieces used separately. The thin heart frame is perfectly imperfect, and the silver center heart (hard to see in these photos) has stitching detail. The red heart is the center of the Heart & Home die. They are all layered over a paper doily and some faint text printed paper.

Each day of the celebration, you can find a list of participating designers posted on the Impression Obsession blog at 6:00am Eastern. Impression Obsession will be giving away one $25 gift certificate for each of the designers participating in this release. Winners will be drawn at random from comments left on all In Love with Spring release celebration posts. Find all of the details about the give-away on the Impression Obsession blog.

For a wonderful dose of inspiration, please visit the blogs of all the participating designers! Enjoy the inspiration, leave a comment, and then go have fun shopping!

You will find a complete list of designers participating in today’s event on the Impression Obsession Blog.

You should have just come from the blog of the wonderful Angela Bode.

Now, head over to Dina Kowal’s blog and see what kind of creative genius she has in store for us today!

I have gobs more to share, so please visit again! And, follow me on Instagram for even more inspiration!

Love is in the Air

Welcome to 2020!! A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! This week’s challenge is Love is in the Air. Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us!

For my project I made a card using Primitive Gingerbread, Primitive Gingerbread Accessories, Large Frame, and sneak peeking (a favorite!) Quilted Frame and Small Love Pie, two of my new dies in the 2020 Valentine die release!

I’m bringing the ginger girl beyond the Christmas holidays! My ginger girl was cut from thin chipboard, and lightly inked with brown ink for a nice “baked just right” look. I used various prints from the Snow & Cocoa paper pad by Crate Paper. Super cute! She has whipped up a special pie, made with love, for her special someone. I love the detail on the pie crust and plate, bowl, her dress, and the frames behind her.

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

In Love with Spring

Weeee! Excited to share a link to my new Impression Obsession dies for Valentines Day! Check them out today! The design team will be sharing loads of inspiration next week on a hop. Hope you join the fun!

Quick and Easy Holiday Cards

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

For my project I made a card using Snowman and Birdhouse. I love him! He is stamped on watercolor paper and very loosely painted with water based pigments. I added a die cut button from the Button Card die set for embellishment.

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

Old is New

Today is an “old is new” day for the Impression Obsession team, where we feature older products in the Impression Obsession catalog. We hope you're inspired!

I created a card using Snowperson & Wreath. I colored the image with water based marker pigments. A quick and easy card, ready to send holiday greetings to someone special.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Be sure to pop over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a full list of the designers participating in today’s inspiration!

It’s Snow Time!

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

For my project I made a card using Snowman Decorating Tree. He is stamped on watercolor paper and painted with water based pigments. I die cut the painted image with one of the Wacky Stitched Circles dies, and added a die cut button from the Button Card die set for embellishment.

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

Holiday Wishes

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

For my project I made a card using the Retro Ornament die set, the Winter Foliage die set, and the Crazy Stitched die set to create the stitched background layer. I love how this turned out!

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

Old is New

Today is an “old is new” day for the Impression Obsession team, where we feature older products in the Impression Obsession catalog. We hope you're inspired!

I created a card using Snowglobe Love. I colored the image with water based marker pigments, and added glitter to the image for a bit of sparkle and shine. A quick and easy card, ready to send holiday greetings to someone special.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Be sure to pop over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a full list of the designers participating in today’s inspiration!

So Thankful

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

For my card I made this Thankful for You card, using the Daisy Frame die, and the Thankful for You sentiment. I love how this turned out!

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

Die Cut Obsession

The Impression Obsession design team is featuring dies as the main focus for our inspiration projects today. This tag features Plaid Tag, a fun two-piece die set that has a zig-zag ended base layer topped with a layer that is embossed with a fun plaid stitched design. I also used a mug from the Coffee & Cocoa set, as well as the heart from the Sewing Accessories set. I also used the little mini tea bag tag from the Tea & Cocoa set. I really love how this turned out, and can’t wait to add it to a gift for a friend.

Check the Impression Obsession blog for a list of designers providing inspiration today!

Old is New

Today is an “old is new” day for the Impression Obsession team, where we feature older products in the Impression Obsession catalog. We hope you're inspired!

I created a card using Penguin Wreath and a sentiment from Holiday Words. The penguin is stamped on a watercolor paper circle I made using one of the layers from Wacky Stitched Circles. I colored the image with water based marker pigments, and added red gems to the wreath for a bit of sparkle and shine. A quick and easy card, ready to send holiday greetings to someone special.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Be sure to pop over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a full list of the designers participating in today’s inspiration!

Today is an “old is new” day for the Impression Obsession team, where we feature older products in the Impression Obsession catalog. We hope you're inspired!

I created a card using Penguin Wreath and a sentiment from Holiday Words. The penguin is stamped on a watercolor paper circle I made using one of the layers from Wacky Stitched Circles. I colored the image with water based marker pigments, and added red gems to the wreath for a bit of sparkle and shine. A quick and easy card, ready to send holiday greetings to someone special.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Be sure to pop over to the Impression Obsession Blog for a full list of the designers participating in today’s inspiration!

Harvest Treats

A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! This week’s challenge is Harvest Treats (fruits, veggies, pumpkins). Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us!

For my card I used Sketched Pear, a lovely pear if there ever was one! The background layer is stamped with Newsprint cover-a-card, and inked up to make it aged and loved. The pear is stamped on watercolor paper, colored with watercolor pigments. Over the pear I stamped a text block randomly, several times, and finally added the embrace life sentiment using the Express Yourself clear set on a Pinked Stitched Sentiment Banner die cut. Love that one!

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

Impression Obsession: Die Cut Obsession

The Impression Obsession design team is featuring dies as the main focus for our inspiration projects today. I made a card using Large Frame (which is, in my opinion, a must-have die!), and the Tea & Cocoa mug set. I cut the mug several times from heavyweight white cardstock, and several times from various pieces of printed patterned papers. I adhered the patterned papers to the white cardstock pieces, so the cups are nice and sturdy.

I stacked the cups together, and adhered them to the card using foam adhesive. I added a twine bow dressed up with a cute small button, made using one of the buttons from Button Card.

Check the Impression Obsession blog for a list of designers providing inspiration today!

The Impression Obsession design team is featuring dies as the main focus for our inspiration projects today. I made a card using Large Frame (which is, in my opinion, a must-have die!), and the Tea & Cocoa mug set. I cut the mug several times from heavyweight white cardstock, and several times from various pieces of printed patterned papers. I adhered the patterned papers to the white cardstock pieces, so the cups are nice and sturdy.

I stacked the cups together, and adhered them to the card using foam adhesive. I added a twine bow dressed up with a cute small button, made using one of the buttons from Button Card.

Check the Impression Obsession blog for a list of designers providing inspiration today!

Cocoa Mug

Fill a mug with hot tea, coffee, cocoa or cider, and I’m happy! Give me crafty time too, and oooooh goodie!

The background of the card is made with Large Frame with the frame from Crazy Stitched Set layered on top, cut from different patterned papers. The Tea & Cocoa mug is cut from heavyweight white cardstock and patterned paper, topped with cream cut from white wool felt. I just love the added stitching detail on the mug! I added a cute little red heart cut from wool felt, as well.

I dressed the mug up with a die cut button and some holly leaves. The button is from the Sewing Accessories die set, the holly is from the Primitive Candy Cane & Holly die set, and the little candy cane stuck in the whipped cream was made with the candy cane included in the Stocking die set. Once the card was finished, I gave it a quick spray with glitter spray, for lots of sparkle and shine!

Frame and mug printed papers are from Authentique’s Jingle line. Super cute! The green paper I used for the holly is from an American Crafts 6x6, but I don’t recall the series name. It was a scrap, put to good use. 

Happy Cardmaking Day!

Today is World Cardmaking Day, and I’ve got this little cutie to share with you. Dressed in a candy maker’s dress, she’s ready to deliver sweets and happiness to someone special.

The background of the card is made with Large Frame, cut from two different patterned papers. The ginger girl is cut from kraft cardstock and inked for a bit of flavor, using the Primitive Gingerbread die set. Her dress is from the Gingerbread Accessories die set. The candy canes are made from the accessories included in the Stocking die set. All printed papers are from Authentique’s Jingle line. Super cute!

Are you taking some time to be crafty today?

Warm and Cozy Snowman

Some quick snowman inspiration for you!
This embellishment is made with the Large Snowman and Snowman Accessories die sets and would be a cute addition to a tree, could be used as a gift tag, or made as a set would be a good gift item for a friend.

Happy weekend!

Halloween or Fall 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 Halloween or Fall Colors. Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us!

The project I made for the challenge uses several Impression Obsession dies. I started by setting the scene with Three Trees Background, die cut from heavyweight black cardstock. I nestled the moon from Two Kitties behind the trees. The Ghost is cut from heavyweight white cardstock, and silver glitter cardstock, layered together and slightly off-set to create a sparkly drop shadow. Boo is cut from purple glitter cardstock and black foam for a bit of dimension. 

Find all the details on how to enter this week's challenge on the Impression Obsession Blog. I hope you join us!

Impression Obsession Die Cut Obsession

The Impression Obsession design team is featuring dies as the main focus for our inspiration projects today. I made a square card using Quilted Bell. I cut the die several times - once from black cardstock, once from gold glitter cardstock, and from several pieces of printed paper.

I selected the printed papers I wanted to use in each area, inked the edges a smidge, and adhered them into place. Just like putting together a puzzle! 

Check the Impression Obsession blog for a list of designers providing inspiration today!

Pumpkin Spice

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

The project I made for the challenge uses several Impression Obsession products. This embellishment is made with the Large Snowman, Snowman Accessories, and one of the Two Kitties.


I cut the shapes from thin foam board. The kitty and accessories are colored with markers and their edges are lightly inked with brown ink. The snowman is also cut from thin foam board. I folksied (going with it) him up with brown ink, and added a bit of water splashes for visual texture. I stamped French Script over his body, for even more visual texture! I colored his eyes, nose, and arms with markers and adhered them in place.

Find all the details on how to enter this week's challenge on the Impression Obsession Blog. I hope you join us!

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

The project I made for the challenge uses several Impression Obsession products. This embellishment is made with the Large Snowman, Snowman Accessories, and one of the Two Kitties.


I cut the shapes from thin foam board. The kitty and accessories are colored with markers and their edges are lightly inked with brown ink. The snowman is also cut from thin foam board. I folksied (going with it) him up with brown ink, and added a bit of water splashes for visual texture. I stamped French Script over his body, for even more visual texture! I colored his eyes, nose, and arms with markers and adhered them in place.

Find all the details on how to enter this week's challenge on the Impression Obsession Blog. I hope you join us!

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

The project I made for the challenge uses several Impression Obsession products. This embellishment is made with the Large Snowman, Snowman Accessories, and one of the Two Kitties.


I cut the shapes from thin foam board. The kitty and accessories are colored with markers and their edges are lightly inked with brown ink. The snowman is also cut from thin foam board. I folksied (going with it) him up with brown ink, and added a bit of water splashes for visual texture. I stamped French Script over his body, for even more visual texture! I colored his eyes, nose, and arms with markers and adhered them in place.

Find all the details on how to enter this week's challenge on the Impression Obsession Blog. I hope you join us!

I {heart} snowmen

Bonus inspiration share, inspired by two projects I made several years ago that remain my most pinned projects on Pinterest (links below). This tag is made with the Large Snowman and Snowman Accessories die sets from Impression Obsession.

I die cut the snowman from a piece of heavyweight cardstock, and a piece of music paper designer patterned paper and adhered them together. I inked the edges a bit with brown ink. I die cut the accessories from heavyweight cardstock and colored the pieces with markers. I cut the hat from black glitter cardstock, for a bit of pizzazz! 

Now, if you want to see my original inspiration projects, check out my Chipboard Snowman, and Chipboard Snowman #2