I would rather be stamping: September 2023

Monday, September 25, 2023

Peace on Earth for Team Favorites

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I guess it won't surprise you that my favorite this month features one of Nola's adorable cats! I love the expression on this kitty's face. Did he and the mouse knock over the Christmas tree? The mouse looks just as guilty to me, but the kitty is wearing the evidence!

Also, the Christmas cookies die set is super versatile. The shapes can be used for any type of cookie, plus the cutouts can be used as embellishments. I used the snowflake cut out on this card. :)

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Share my Last Cookie

Hello! This week, we are adding sprinkles to our projects for the Free 4 All Challenge at SCS!

I chose the yummy kind of sprinkles! With the new cookie stamps and dies at IO, we can create all our favorite cookies and, best of all, 0 calories!

Share My Cookie

Cookie Sprinkles

Cookie Plate

Christmas Cookies

Fall Plaids (paper)

To see all the fantastic new items in the IO store, stop by HERE!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Saturday, September 16, 2023

Smart Cookie & More - Day 2 IO September Release & Hop

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Hello and welcome to Day 2 of the Hop!

I have lots of Christmas to share, but how about a plate of smart cookies to start!

Smartest Cookie

Smart Cookies

Cookie Sprinkles

Cookie Plate

Fall Plaids

Rounded Rectangle Layers

Next is a sweet set from Lindsay Ostrom! I had fun decorating the front and then used a sentiment on the inside!

A Tree for the Holidays

Happiest Holidays

Inside

This month, there are a lot of new gorgeous word dies!

Believe!

Believe

Merry Christmas to All

Merry Christmas to All Dies

Christmas Plaid

To see all the fantastic new items in the IO store, stop by HERE!

Hop Details!

September 15th & 16th: The Impression Obsession Team will share new projects with the NEW clear stamps, dies, and paper packs! You can find a daily list of participants on the Impression Obsession Blog through the event. Two lucky customers who place an Impression Obsession order during August release week (September 15th – 22nd) will be chosen and will have a very special Impression Obsession prize package added to their orders! Good luck!

Impression Obsession Blog

Laura Williams

Robin Clendenning

Vicki Garrett

Angela Bode

Anna Wight

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Jeanne Streiff

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Friday, September 15, 2023

Merry & More - September IO Release Hop!

Hello! I am so excited to get to share the September IO Release!

First is the adorable new stamp set by Nola Chandler. Merry Cat-mas! I love it. The cats are so cute, and the set includes a cute mouse, too!

Merry Cat*mas Oopsie

Merry Catmas

Christmas Sweater (paper)

Postage Cuts

Speech Bubbles

This next card was a hoot to make! First, I want to mention the new little In & Out sentiment sets this month. They are sweet little sets that can be used inside and outside cards. Also new this month is a cookie plate! I love this lovely stitched plate and used it a LOT this month! The Santa Mug is absolutely adorable and is a breeze to make!

Merry Christmas, Santa Mug

Santa Mug

Tree Cookie

Cookie Plate

In & Out 11

Rounded Rectangle Layers

Christmas Sweater

(Inside)

If you love cookies, you will love the new Cookie Plate, Christmas Cookies, and Christmas Cookie Sayings! With these sets, you can create all your favorite Christmas cookies with 0 calories!

Sweet as a Christmas Cookie

Christmas Cookie Sayings

Cookie Plate

Christmas Cookies

Christmas Doodles (paper)

Rounded Rectangle Layers

To see all the fantastic new items in the IO store, stop by HERE!

Hop Details!

Impression Obsession Blog

Laura Williams

Robin Clendenning

Vicki Garrett

Angela Bode

Anna Wight

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Jeanne Streiff

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Watercolor Wednesday - Water Tips

This week, for Watercolor Wednesday at SCS, we are painting bodies of water. At SCS the challenges are free, and members even have their own gallery to feature art projects! I hope to see you there!

I used the beautiful Cattails & Geese Slimline stamp set by IO. This is a two-piece stamp, allowing lots of variations for greater creativity. Today, I chose to use just the ducks.

The sentiment is from the Chili Peper Sayings, which is an adorable set that pairs beautifully with the Chili Pepper die. This little sentiment set is a great value that can be paired with the die or stand-alone!

Cattails & Geese

Chili Pepper Sayings

Thanks for stopping by!

Monday, September 11, 2023

Beautiful Patterned Paper - Product Focus

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This week, the IO Team is focusing on Patterned Paper. IO has some gorgeous paper packs! All of the paper packs are luxurious with a slight sheen!

This mushroom paper from the Forest Floor paper pack is so pretty; I wanted to feature as much of it as possible. The banner (Stitched Tag) is cut from the same paper pack. The background was cut with the Crazy Stitched Set. You will see me use this layer quite often in my cardmaking. I love the size, which allows a nice base border around it. The die is wider than most layering dies, which keeps it from warping! I love it! The sentiment is from the So Mush stamp set. For the sentiments, I used the Oval Labels and Stitched Tag #5. I shortened the banner from Stitched Tag #5 by placing one end back in the die.

Stop by here to see the IO line of Patterned Papers!

Stop by the Impression Obsession Blog for a list of designers featuring Patterned Papers!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Monday, September 4, 2023

Frankly, I am Shocked!

Hello! It's Theme Day at IO, and frankly, I am shocked it's Monday already! Hehe. When I saw this fun sentiment from Jeanne's Monster Sayings set, I couldn't wait to make a Frankie! I had fun using elements from the Monster Face set to create my Frank. For his hair, I used the Edges 1 Die set. I like Edges 1 and Edges 2 not just for monsters but for all kinds of project edges! I also used my most often used die set for sentiments, Rounded Rectangle Layers.

Stop by the Impression Obsession blog for a list of Halloween projects by participating DT members.

Fun Fact:

It's my 12th-year blog anniversary today!

Thanks so much for stopping by through the years!!!

Saturday, September 2, 2023

Festive Fall - Day 2 IO Limited Edition September Hop

Hello! Welcome to Day 2 of the Limited Edition Hop!

I feel a little more "traditional" today, but I still added a touch of blue!

Here is what I used:

September Limited Edition Red Rubber

Watercolor Poinsettias (background paper)

Crazy Stitched Set

September Limited Edition Red Rubber

On September 1st & 2nd, the Impression Obsession Team will share new projects with the September Limited Edition red rubber stamp set. You can find a daily list of participants on the Impression Obsession Blog through the event.

PRIZES! Two lucky customers who place an Impression Obsession order during the Limited Edition Set release week (September 1st – 8th) will be chosen and will have a very special Impression Obsession prize package added to their orders!

Impression Obsession Blog

Robin Clendenning

Vicki Garrett

Angela Bode

Anna Wight

Dina Kowal

Jeanne Streiff

Laura Fulcher