I would rather be stamping: January 2023

Monday, January 30, 2023

Rocket and Apollo Show up for Team Favorites!

Hello, at IO this week, we are sharing our Team Favorites for January.

If you have followed me for any length, it will not surprise you that cats make an appearance for the favorites of January!

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The cat in the You Have My Heart set is so adorable! I colored the image to loosely resemble our Rocket since he is full of energy and silliness. Lastly, I added a simple Cloud Border for added interest.

My next card features both of our cats in silhouettes! The background was created by ink blending over the Four Petal stencil. Then I added cats from the Cat Set Die. Lastly, I used several sentiments from the super cute Love You More set.

You can find a wide variety of fun, new IO products HERE.

You can find the links to the Team Favorites at the Impression Obsession Blog!

Thank you for stopping by!

Monday, January 23, 2023

The Hearts Have It - Theme Day - Hearts

Hello, and welcome to IO's Theme Day!

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This month's theme is all about hearts! My cards feature stamps from this month's Release and can be found HERE.

The adorable typewriter from the Xs and Os set is the "star of the show" on the first card.

On the second card, I used Xs and Os once more; such a fun set! I framed the cute heart image with the Large Frame and added a sentiment from You Have My Heart. Lastly, I added the darling, bow from the Sm Balloon Strings Die set.

Stop by the Impression Obsession Blog to look at the Team's Heart Creations!

Monday, January 16, 2023

Water Techniques - IO January Release & Giveaway Day 2

Today, I am featuring three simple water techniques for Day 2 of the IO January Release!

The first card was ink-blended and then sprinkled with water. The technique is simple, but it adds a lovely textured look.

Sunday, January 15, 2023

Cute to Crime - Day 1 - January IO Release & Giveaway

From CUTE to CRIME, I have you covered for day 1 of the January Release!

First, the adorable cat from Nola's new stamp set.

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Friday, January 13, 2023

Celebrate the Moments

For this card, I used the "Many Messages" stamp and die set a special friend gave to me. I love that numerous sentiments are all on one stamp; the coordinating die cuts them all out with one pass through the die-cutting machine!

I made this for my husband for our anniversary. I am so happy to share a special day with him to celebrate the moments!

I used all SU! items on this card. If you are looking for a Stampin Up! demonstrator Sarah Orlando is wonderful. You can check out her SU! page HERE.

Thanks for stopping by!

Monday, January 9, 2023

Cupcakes - Product Focus Day - Dies

Hello! This week the IO team is sharing projects featuring dies.

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The Cupcake die is so much fun to use. Solid cardstock makes a lovely cupcake wrapper but patterned paper is also a fabulous option. There are also Cupcake Toppers to take your cupcakes up a notch! :)

The Rounded Rectangle Layers set is probably the die set I have used the most since it was released. I love how they fit so many IO sentiments and add a finished look!

Stop by the Impression Obsession Blog to view fresh Die-Cut inspiration from the team!

Monday, January 2, 2023

Pink Roses - January IO Kit Hop & Giveaway Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of the January Kit Hop!

I love the sweet rose bouquet. I can imagine stamping this on mini note cards. This image would also look great on envelopes!

For this next card, I used distress ink for the color and left the image in black and white.

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January Limited Edition Kit

To view, the current Limited Edition Kits click HERE.

January Kit Hop Details:

On January 1st and 2nd, the Impression Obsession Team is sharing projects with the NEW Limited Edition Red Rubber Kit! You can find a list of participants on the Impression Obsession Blog each day through the event.
We are giving away TWO Impression Obsession Grab Bags for the event; the more you comment through the Kit Hop the more chances to win!
All comments for each of the event days will be open until January 10th at 8 PM CT
All winners will be announced on January 11th on the Impression Obsession Blog.

Thanks so much for spending a bit of time here on my blog during the first few days of the new year! You always make my day! Now hop along! :)

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Sunday, January 1, 2023

Love Is All There Is - January IO Kit Hop & Giveaway

Hello, and happy new year! Today is the first day of the IO January Kit Hop. This kit is all about hearts and flowers; perfect timing for February cardmaking!