High Tide, Good Vibes - IO Summer Color Challenge

Hello! IO has a new monthly theme, "Color Challenge".  This month is summer colors, beach blue, juice red, and sandy brown.  I used the banner below as my prompt and included blue and red in my summer beach vacation card.  

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I combined my scene's summer sets, Just Add Water and Summer Sunshine. The background is from Heart Gingham. The layering dies are Rounded Rectangle Layers and Crazy Stitched Set.    

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To view the entire team's Color Challenge projects, stop by the Impression Obsession Blog.  

 

National Simplicity Day

  This week for the F4All Challenge we are celebrating National Simplicity Day. On this day, we commemorate the birthday of Henry David Thoreau, a 19th-century American philosopher and naturalist. Thoreau thought that simplicity brought about reduced stress and increased productivity. So happy Simplicity Day!  

For my card, I kept it very simple with the Slide Frame. To mimic the look of a slide, I colored Nola's beautiful image in a neutral brown. The image and sentiment are from the Love and Encouragement stamp set.  

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Seasons - Impression Obsession Release Hop Day 3

Hello and welcome to the IO July Hop Day 3!  

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First up is one of my favorites for this month! I had a blast making a beach scene with Nola's cute Just Add Water stamp set. To add some extra detail, I fussy-cut the little beach sign and popped it up. I also used the Heart Tiles paper pack and the Crazy Stitched Set layering die.    

Next, I took a break from the "seasons" theme for chocolate! I used the following items, listed below.

Chocolate Understands

Scalloped Banners

Sweetheart (paper)

Summer Garden (paper)

Rounded Rectangle 1

And bringing up the end is a winter birthday card! I used a fun set by Nola celebrating birthdays in 4 seasons. Below is a list of the items I used.

Seasons (stamp set)

Sketchy Inside Out Star

Daisy Chain (paper)

Inside Out Arch

Rounded Rectangle Layers

   

July 8th, 9th & 10th The Impression Obsession Team will share projects with July Release products! Every day during the event, a list of participants will be available on the Impression Obsession Blog.

Prizes - Two lucky customers who place an Impression Obsession order during the July Release week (July 8th–14th) will receive an Impression Obsession prize package added to their orders! 

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Laura Fulcher

Laura Williams

Robin Clendenning

Angela Bode

Anna Wight

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Jeanne Streiff

Retro Day - IO July Release Hop Day 2

Hello, and welcome to the Impression Obsession Release Hop Day 2! You can find all the details below. 

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I created a piece of wall art for my first project. I framed an old photo of my kids with the retro Slide Frame Die. The Slide is a lovely design element to feature photos or stamped images. This die made me think of my early years. My dad dabbled in photography for a while. I can still smell the photo chemicals. It was magical seeing the white paper transformed into images! However, I was not impressed with the slides. Haha.  I wanted to see pictures! 

Additionally, I used the adorable tiny hearts from the Tiny Tags Sayings Set to stamp on the tag. Last, I used some lovely patterned paper from the Heart Tiles paper as a background.

Next, I had fun with the Happy Mail stamp set and the Large Postage Stamp Die. Happy Mail is one of three new mail stamps. I also used Heart Gingham Paper and a Rounded Corner Sentiment 2 Die.  

July 8th, 9th & 10th The Impression Obsession Team will share projects with July Release products! Every day during the event, a list of participants will be available on the Impression Obsession Blog.

Prizes - Two lucky customers who place an Impression Obsession order during the July Release week (July 8th–14th) will receive an Impression Obsession prize package added to their orders!

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Laura Fulcher

Laura Williams

Robin Clendenning

Angela Bode

Anna Wight

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Jeanne Streiff

Happy Everything - IO July Release Hop

Hello. Happy Everything is today's theme for my Impression Obsession Release Hop post!  I have a dash of fall, sunny summer, and dreams of the future!

You can take a look at all that's new HERE.  Details on the July Hop are listed below!  

Fall is where we are headed with my first card.  I made a Fall Scene with the cute squirrel from Enchanted Woodlands. The border and Small Tags were made with the lovely Summer Garden paper pack. For Mr. Squirrel, a fall scene was created using the Cloud Grass Scene and Edgers Stencils.  I always say to myself, "Oh, nuts, I am late," when I mail cards later than expected.  This set is certain to get a lot of use!  

Next, I made a dreamy card with the Summer Flutterbys Set! I added a sentiment from the Listen Doll set. The background paper is from Daisy Chain and the image layer is from my favorite Crazy Stitched Set.

The last card will be used to send warm sunshine on any happy occasion. I utilized the fantastic Rays die set to create this summery scene. This set consists of two dies that perforate the paper, leaving a circular layer intact without cutting it out.  After that, I incorporated the Edgers Stencil and the charming chick from Alphabet Words - Hello. The sentiment, taken from the Tiny Tag Sayings set, was then stamped onto a Small Tag. Because of its cheerfulness and adaptability, "happy everything" is a phrase I love adding to cards. 

  

Thanks for stopping by and looking around.  See all the Hop information and a link to the Impression Obsession Team below!  

July 8th, 9th & 10th The Impression Obsession Team will share projects with NEW July Release products! Every day during the event, a list of participants will be available on the Impression Obsession Blog.

Prizes - Two lucky customers who place an Impression Obsession order during the July Release week (July 8th – 14th) will be selected to receive an Impression Obsession prize package added to their orders!

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Laura Fulcher

Laura Williams

Robin Clendenning

Angela Bode

Anna Wight

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Jeanne Streiff

Best Friends

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Hi!  This week's F4All Challenge is Friends! 

These adorable otters are part of the super cute Just the Two of Us stamp set.  The set includes several sweet pairings!  

I made the background with Distress inks and water then die cut the layer with the Crazy Stitched Set.  The sentiment was stamped on a Rounded Rectangle Layer.  A sprinkle of sequins and done!  

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All About Paws

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Arrr Matey, this week, it's all about stencils for the Impression Obsession Product Focus!  Impression Obsession has a lovely array of stencils. The one I used for this project is Lacy Paws.  I paired it with the cute Pirate Life stamp set and inked everything in purples.  I also used the Rounded Rectangle 1 and Rounded Rectangle Layers. 

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Stop by the Impression Obsession blog for a list of the team's projects!  

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Sending Cheer

Hello!  We will soon be celebrating the 4th of July so this card might feel a little like whiplash!  Christmas in July!  Every month at SCS I host the Fan Club Christmas Challenge. I used this fancy mailbox from Spellbinders and a sentiment from IO for the July Challenge.  I love how perfectly the sentiment from Piglet Eeyore Tree fits the mailbox. I also used the Watercolor Poinsettias Paper pack.  I love IO papers! They have a beautiful sheen and are not flimsy at 80lb weight!

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Just the Two of Us

Hi!  I am on the MISTI blog today with a fun stencil hack!  Stop by the blog for all the details!    

Here is what I used to make this:

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Just the Two of Us

STEN042-A3 Layered Paws

PP050 Warm Watercolors (paper)

Rounded Rectangle 1

Original Black MISTI

Mini MISTI 

Sticky Mat

Alignment Grids

Precision Glue Press

Cut Align Ruler

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Awesome Friends - IO July Team Favorites

The IO Team is sharing favorites this week! 

  I enjoyed using the Flippin Awesome Stamp Set, Coordinating Die Set, and the Stars Paper to make a summer-themed card. I placed all the elements on a Tattered Tag. I love all the different looks that can be achieved with tags and coordinating image dies!

 For a look at what is new this month at Impression Obsession click HERE. 

Stop by the Impression Obsession Blog for a list of DT Favorites!

Thanks for looking and try to stay cool during this hot spell!!

 

National Arizona Day

This week for the Free 4 All Challenge we are featuring National Arizona Day as our challenge!  We can use anything that makes us think of Arizona.  Traditional Southwest colors, landscapes, icons, etc. The challenges at Splitcoaststampers are free to play, I would love to see your take on the challenge!  

For my card I made a background with colors I think of as southwest colors.  I also used the deer from the Southwest Icons Die Set.  This card was given to my husband for Father's Day. He planned amazing trips to Arizona and Utah when our kids were still at home!  Happy memories.  

Items Used:

Southwest Icons

Alpha Sayings Dad

Rounded Rectangle 2

Rounded Corner Sentiments 2

Thanks for looking!  

 

Dogs & Cats for IO Product Focus - Dies

Hi! The IO Product Focus this month is Dies.  I love how die cuts add beauty and interest to projects. 

My first card features a 3 layered stenciled background for the new beautiful cat. Listed below is a list of products used. 

  Cat Silhouette

Layered Paws Stencil

Speech Bubble

Talk to the Paw (sentiment)

Rounded Rectangle 1

I can't show off the cute cat without featuring the handsome dog! Here you go dog lovers, a beautiful dog silhouette!  

Sitting Dog Silhouette

Talk to the Paw (sentiment)

Dog Prints (paper)

Stop by the Impression Obsession blog for a list of all the DT members showing off their die cuts!

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Thanks so much for looking!  

 

Sweet Birthday - Theme Day

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Hello, this month's IO Theme is Birthday Cards.  

Here is what I used to make a fun July 4th, style birthday card.  

The Coolest (Stamp Set)

The Coolest (Die Set)

Stitched Square (Die Set)

Paper Pack - Stars & Stripes

Stop by the Impression Obsession Blog for a list of Design Team Members featuring their favorites!  

 

Dads, Summer & More - June IO Release Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of the June Impression Obsession Release! 

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Today I am featuring fun in the sun with hats and popsicles!  You can find much more in the store! (linked below)  

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I am not much of a "Father's Day" card maker but I love this new set.  Although it does include Father's Day sentiments it also has plenty of other sentiments that are perfect for many occasions!  

Alphabet Sayings Dad

Cloud Grass Scene Stencil

Deckled Frame

Birch Logs &  Twigs

This new set is so much fun for summer cardmaking!  The coordinating dies allow for quick and easy designs.

The Coolest Stamp Set

The Coolest Die Set

Citrus Colors Paper

Stitched Square

June 1st & 2nd the Impression Obsession Team will share projects with NEW June Release products! Each day you can find a list of participants on the Impression Obsession Blog.

Prizes - A special Impression Obsession prize package will be added to the orders of two fortunate customers who place an Impression Obsession order between June 1st and June 7th, the week of the June release!

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Laura Williams

Robin Clendenning

Vicki Garrett

Angela Bode

Anna Wight

Dina Kowal

Giovana Smith

Jeanne Streiff

Laura Fulcher