With Sympathy

This week, the F4All Challenge theme is "Anything Goes." I chose an easy challenge since this is such a hectic time of year. Sadly, I need a sympathy card. Despite the sadness behind the task, it allowed me to explore a new creative tool: the BetterPress system, which a dear friend gifted me for my birthday.

The Betterpress impression adds rich color and a touchable impression with just one pass through a die-cutting machine!

 I chose a simple yet elegant design that reflects warmth and thoughtfulness. The crisp lines and textured feel of the letterpress added depth to the message I wish to share.

I hope this card brings a small sense of solace to the recipient. 

Thanks for stopping by! 

A Sad Farewell to Impression Obsession

The incredible Impression Obsession Company has supplied the paper crafting community for 25 years! As a DT member, Mitra's generosity truly spoiled me! I had so much fun creating with her fantastic stamps, dies, papers, inks, and stencils! Sadly, tomorrow, December 2nd, is the last day to shop. The store closes at midnight EST.

Thank you, thank you for stopping by with sweet comments and shopping with my Impression Obsession links for the last five or six years! You have made my day again and again!  

I used the Thanks set to make this and it's only $4.80 while supplies last! 

A Big Thanks to you!  Also, the die used on this card!  

Many Thanks express how I feel and it is also the title of this fabulous stamp set!

There are still so many lovely things left in the Impression Obsession shop so stop by for one more look!  

Also, check out the Team farewells on the Impression Obsession Blog!  

 

Peace and Patterned Paper

Hello! It's the first day of the new month, so it's time for the SCS Fan Club Christmas Challenge. I used the beautiful Nativity Silhouette Die and the Christmas Words and Shadow Die from Pajama Crafter Stamps. I die-cut the Nativity from a floral piece of patterned paper for an artsy look and added the "Peace" sentiment. 

Wishing you peace as we head into the busiest time of the year! 

Thanks for looking!   

 

A Colorful Assortment for Designer's Choice

Hello!  Welcome to the Impression Obsession Designer's Choice Day.  I chose to feature an assortment of sweet sets still in the store.

As my first featured item today, I made a quick bookmark for my daughter-in-law! I used the Stitched Tag (still in the store!) This is such a pretty tag with a stitched topper!  Next, I stamped and colored Ivy Comfort.  I added a sheer white ribbon (which has disappeared in the photo) and that was it!  A beautiful tag or bookmark in minutes!  I used the Art Nudge #100 prompt for my theme and colors.    

 My first card showcases More Sweet Citrus, which includes cute puns, a lime, and a mandarin!

The next card showcases one of my favorite themes: art!  The darling Work of Art set features two cute girls, a paintbrush, a crayon, art splatters, and two sentiments!  And it's a steal with the deep closing sale discount!  

My last card features the Festive Forest!  This fun set is a crazy deal sold alone or as the Festive Forest Bundle with dies!  

Remember to see the 70% discount click on the item in the store and wait for the little sale tag to pop up on the right side of the page. The items I have posted today start at $3.00 with the most expensive set at $9.00!   

Thank you SO very much for stopping by and shopping at Impression Obsession with me over the years!  You are awesome!

To see the beautiful Team's Designer Choices hop, to the Impression Obsession Blog!  

 

Stay Clever! Woodland

Welcome to the Woodland Winter Inspiration at Pajama Crafter Stamps! This month Pajama Crafter Stamps has enchanting new products inspired by cozy forests, snowy nights, and all the charm of winter wildlife!

Please head over to Instagram for the Pajama Crafter Stamps HOP with a chance to win a Gift Voucher!

I splattered white paint on blue cardstock and let dry. Then I colored the cute fox from the Woodland Critters Stamp set.

I added the lovely Pine Branch and then cut snowy hills from a Stitched Scalloped Border. I finished the card by adding a sentiment to a Banner Die.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  

And Snow it Goes with Hearts

We are feeling the blues this week at the F4ALL Challenge.  We can make mostly blue cards, make a music card, or make an encouragement card to shoo the blues away!  I made a mostly blue card with the And Snow It Goes stamp set but I think with those sweet little hearts it could do double duty and shoo the blues away too!  I stamped snowflakes to make a background, then stamped the image and sentiment on the Tag with Reinforcements.  There is only one of these tags left in the store but check out the TAG aisle, HERE because there are still awesome tags on the shelves!      

We would love for you to join us at SCS for the F4ALL Challenge! It's free to play!  

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Happy Fall Watercolor

Hello!  It's Watercolor Wednesday at SCS and Brenda has chosen a striking tutorial for us to follow. I diverged from the path when I saw this week's FB Art Nudge Challenge. I changed the oval setting to a circle and changed the winter scene in the tutorial to a fall scene. I thoroughly enjoyed the tutorial. Perhaps at a later date, I can paint four seasons!  

The Watercolor Wednesday Challenge and the FB Art Nudge Challenges are free  and we would love to see your beautiful work at both challenges!  

The sentiment is from a pretty set called Fall Sentiments. Everything is 50% off at IO!  

Thanks so much for stopping by!  

 

Bright Colors - November IO Color Challenge

Hello! Jeanne has chosen a beautiful wildflower picture to inspire our Color Challenge this month. I had a lot of fun with the gorgeous Butterfly Garden stamp set. There is a solid butterfly, and a lined butterfly, so adding color to the butterflies is a snap! I love the sentiments in this set, they are perfect for friendship cards!

 I veered away from nature but showcased the bright pink of the flower and the green of the stems from the photo inspiration for my next card!  I couldn't help sharing this yummy cookie card! I have had a blast, making cookie cards with the many variations IO produced. The Sugar Cookie is the last in the line and it's the only one left in the store. The Sprinkles and Confetti Stamp Set coordinates beautifully with the cookie! 

Visit the shop HERE for site-wide sales!  

Stop by the Impression Obsession Blog for a list of lovely Color Challenge projects!  

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Winter Charms & More - Christmas Card Hop Day 2

Hello and welcome to the second day of the IO Christmas Hop!  Today I am sharing two very different card styles.  The first one is mostly die cuts.  Unfortunately, these cute CHARMS are almost sold out with only 6 in stock.  I have loved using them as embellishments on my cards. The JOY sentiment is from the Fall Sentiments set.  The bright Christmas paper is from the Christmas Doodles paper pack and it's a steal with the discount!  

The next card features the Cup of Holly Jolly stamp set. In this set, you'll find a variety of images that can be added to the top of the cup or stamped onto the cup itself.  I made a gift cup set with a stuffed Santa in the cup and a ribbon around the cup!  

Impression Obsession Blog

Anna Wight

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Jeanne Streiff

Laura Fulcher

Laura Williams

Robin Clendenning

Angela Bode

Snowflakes & More - IO Christmas Card Hop Day 1

Hello and welcome to the IO Christmas Hop Day 1!  

All the items in the store are 50% off!

Today I am featuring the Home for the Holidays stamp set. You can make a little village with the five houses in the set!  I used just one house for today's card and framed it with the beautiful Snowflake Frame.  

I am also posting this to the Splitcoasstampers Fan Club Challenge.  

My next card features the cute Penguin stamp set. That face is just too cute! I also used the Rounded Rectangle for layering!  

Impression Obsession Blog

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Jeanne Streiff

Laura Fulcher

Laura Williams

Robin Clendenning

Angela Bode

Thanks so much for stopping by!  

Cotton Swab Berries

For Watercolor Wednesday we are using cotton swabs to make berries! 

I painted a branch and then added the berries.  

The sentiment is from one of the beautiful stamp sets from IO.  

The set is Winter Hello and it's 50% off while supplies last!   

Impression Obsession store link.

Thanks for taking a look!

 

Beautiful Stamps Still in Stock!

This week, it's Designer's Choice. I chose this sweet Lovingly Wrapped For You stamp set. The set includes eight images that can be combined in various ways.  

You can still find stunning stamp sets like this and more at Impression Obsession, all at a 50% discount!

This set is Lovingly Wrapped For You!  

Stop by the Impression Obsession Blog for a look at all the Designer's Choice projects! 

Peace Tag

Hello, for this week's F4All Challenge, we are using embossing folders. I chose a lovely folder that my friend Janeen gave me.  I love incorporating tags as design elements, so I went with the Stitched Tag #6 by Impression Obsession.  Impression Obsession currently has some great deals available!  The site is offering a 50% off closing sale!

I also used the beautiful Christmas Words with Shadow Die from Pajama Crafter Stamps! 

We would love for you to join us at Splitcoaststampers for the challenges!  

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Fall's Brilliant Colors - October Color Challenge

Welcome to the IO October Color Challenge! The store is now at 50% off so if you have been considering a purchase, now is the time!   

Shop HERE no discount code is required.

Although my first card features more muted shades of fall, it's one of my favorites! The Alphabet Words - Fall is a sweet set, full of possibilities! I'm  in love with the Ease into Fall paper pack, but act quickly because there are only two packs left!  

Next is the beautiful Sunflower stamp set with two sweet and four encouraging sentiments. 

The last project with brilliant fall colors features the gorgeous Layered Leaf Stencil. It's a great deal, three layers for just $9.00! The sentiment is from the adorable I Still Fall For You stamp set by Nola Chandler. Included in the set is a picture of a squirrel sporting a charming hat.  

You can find all the Fall products HERE.

Stop by the Impression Obsession Blog for a full Design Team Color Challenge project list!  

 

Game Night with Pajama Crafter Stamps!

Hello!  Welcome to the October “Game Night” Release at Pajama Crafter Stamps! 

The BRAND NEW RELEASE includes stamp sets, dies, stencils, foils, and toner flash cards to send out next-level greetings to gamers and caffeine lovers! Stop by the IG Hop for all the details and a chance to win a store gift voucher!  

For my first card, I used the Game Night stamp set. I made a bright gold setting for this winning hand!   

Next is Tea and Coffee Time! This cute set includes an adorable monster plus a stand-alone tea cup!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Cue the Confetti! - Theme Day - Birthday

Hello and welcome to this month's IO Theme Day. We are celebrating birthdays this month, and birthday cards are the happiest cards to make! 

I used:

Sprinkles & Confetti

and

Charms.

 The IO Closing sale is now at 40% site-wide!

Thanks for stopping by!  

Bring Your Own Sunshine - Designer's Choice

Hello! It's Designer's Choice day at Impression Obsession and I have chosen the lovely Sunflower Season stamp set.

In my early childhood, we lived in Kansas. I fondly remember walking to and from school and seeing all the pretty sunflowers peeping over fences. My sister recently moved closer to our childhood state and now grows sunflowers! I didn't realize that we both shared a love of sunflowers.

Here is what I used to show off my love for sunflowers.

Sunflower Season

Sunflower (paper pack)

Shop the entire store (except the September Release) at 40% off!!  

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Halloween Fun - IO Halloween Hop Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of the Halloween Hop! 

Today I am featuring Halloween Fun paper! I used the adorable Thermos and Mugs set for the cup die. I placed the dies on the paper so the skulls would be the focal point of the cups. Viola! I made Halloween cups from a Thermos die! (only 4 sets left in the store!) I used a Stitched Slimline Layer as a layering piece in the background. This die set and the Stitched Slimline Layers 2 are perfect for adding layers to Slimline and A2 designs!

There are now deeper discounts on most items in the store!  

Shop HERE for festive Fall goodies!

Once again, I used the Halloween Fun paper in the background for this cute pumpkin kitty. The kitty is from the Jack O' Kitty set, and there are Matching Dies for this set! The spider and web are from the Creepy Kitty set and have a Matching Die set!

Lastly, Ghouls just wanna have fun! I used a Rounded Corner Sentiments 1 to create a shelf for a monster to hang from. This cute Monster Set also has a Matching Die set! 

Impression Obsession Blog

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Jeanne Streiff

Laura Fulcher

Laura Williams

Robin Clendenning

Angela Bode

Anna Wight