{ Impression Obsession DT Challenge – Autumn Colors }

 Hello and welcome to our Impression Obsession challenge – Autumn colors.

Here is my card.

For this card I went with layers. Lots of layers. The base is yellow and white paint with a few drops of Color Shine. Next, I stamped splatters and grunge circle. I layered die cut tags and a circle with leaves. I used foam adhesive from Therm O Web to add dimension. I added die cut "thanks" for my sentiment and finished the card with pearls and twine.

Impression Obsession supplies:
Thanks

Ink

Wacky Stitched Circles

Tag with Capped Top

Pinked Stitched Sentiment Banner

Autumn Leaves
Splatter 1

Grunge Circle 1

I hope you visit Impression Obsession blog and visit the Design Team to see what they created for this challenge.

Have a great Thursday!

{ Spellbinders–Special Moments By Marisa Job }

Today I am sharing two cards I created with brand new dies by Marisa Job from Special Moments collection. 

For my fist card I used Shapeabilities Swirls Border Etched Dies Special Moments Collection by Marisa Job.

I die cut the Swirls from cardstock that was backed with iCraft Easy Cut Adhesive from Therm O Web. These swirls are so tiny and delicate, but the adhesive made it easy to adhere to the cardstock base. I pained everything with purple acrylic paint using a sponge and a light touch. Once it was dry I used white gesso to go over the swirls, which are raised. That created this wonderful background.

I added scraps of paper and embellishments from my stash with a “unique” sticker sentiment.

For my second card I went with clean and simple design using Shapeabilities Happy Birthday w/Numbers Etched Dies Special Moments Collection by Marisa Job. I love the “happy birthday” circle and ability to add any number to the center.

I used 3D foam squares to pop up both circles for a little more dimension. I used the circle die to die cut a circle from patterned paper that I cut in half and added to the top and bottom of the page.

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you check out Spellbinders website.

Right now you can get 10% off by using SBSAVE10.

{ Technique Tuesday April 2018 Release Day }

Hello and welcome to our Release Day. Make sure you check out the Technique Tuesday blog for product features and links to DT blogs for inspiration.

Today I created a card using Fresh Cut Flowers Crafting Dies.

For this card I got a little creative with my background using Ranger ink that was sponged on and water droplets. In addition, I added gold embossing powder. For the flowers I used iCraft Easy Cut Adhesive from Therm O Web. It has adhesive on both sides. One side adheres to the card and the other side is sticky and I added glitter to that sticky side. The die sentiment is from Thank You crafting Dies.

I hope you visit Technique Tuesday blog for more inspiration.

All the NEW products will be live on April 1st.

{ A Little Prickly Stamp Set from Technique Tuesday }

Hello and happy Monday. I wanted to share a card I created with a brand new stamp set from Technique Tuesday called Little Prickly Stamp Set. If you follow my Instagram you saw that I shared a little video on how I watercolored the cactus.

Here is a little close up of the background. I used Whipped Spackle and a mask for the background. Once it was dry I added purple Watercolor Crayon.

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{ Let Your Love Shine from Therm O Web }

Good morning. There is a brand new collection at Therm O Web from Gina K Designs called Let Your Love Shine. Now that the holidays are over we can start talking about Valentine’s Day.

Here are two cards I created with the collection. You can read about how I created the cards on Therm O Web blog today.

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Don’t forget you can shop online for the entire Gina K Designs Valentine Collection!

{ Impression Obsession DT challenge – something shiny }

Hello and welcome to the new year and a new set of challenges. For our first challenge of 2018 we have something shiny. I am working on CHA projects right now and I am surrounded by Deco Foil. If you are not familiar with it, you need to check it out.

Here is the card I created with shiny background using a mask, Deco Foil Transfer Gel, Deco Foil and my laminator. If you are interested I can do a video on how this is done.

I used You're in My Heart stamp set for the large heart and Floral Heart Set for the flowers.

I let the heart hang of the edge a bit and cut the extra off. It gave the card a little more interest. For the sentiment I die cut “hello” with Hello die.

The flowers are watercolored and fussy cut. I used 3D foam squares to add dimension and tuck a twine bow under the flowers.

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Why don’t you come along and play with us. To enter the challenge go to the Impression Obsession Blog (all the details are there!).  Create a new project using  Impression Obsession stamps and post it on Impression Obsession Blog between January 4 – January 17. A winner will be chosen randomly to win a $25 gift certificate to the Impression Obsession store.

Make sure you check out what the rest of our DT created.

I hope you play along.

Impression Obsession Blog

Anna Wight
Daniela Dobson ---> You are here
Dina Kowal
Giovana Smith
Ilina Crouse
Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp
Karen Amidon
Kelli Hull
Laura Fulcher
Vicki Garrett

{ November 2017 Memory Keepers Studio by Technique Tuesday }

It’s time for our November release of You Have Style, shipping 11/15/17 and Threaded DIY Steel Die Fresh Cut Studio, shipping 1/15/17. Plus, check out all that is new and available for August.

Here is what I created.

I used Elle’s Studio patterned paper as my background that I muted with some Gesso. I used whipped spackle and a stencil to create pink polka dots. I used Dress Form Crafting Die for the dress and used the sentiment from You Have Style stamp set.

You can purchase the Memory Keeper Studio stamps individually. Or join the monthly auto-ship program and SAVE! Members enjoy 25% off their Memory Keepers Studio stamps, 15% off select products, free shipping on add-on orders, and more. You can learn more about the benefits in the Membership Agreement and FAQ.

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{ Impression Obsession DT challenge – You’re An Animal }

Hi and welcome to our  Impression Obsession challenge – You’re An Animal (any type of animal).

Here is a cute little card I created using Beary Sweet stamp set and matching dies.

Isn’t he adorable? I love that this stamp set is perfect for any occasion. You can just change what the bear is holding. I loved coloring him with Prismacolor pencils.

I layered several different pieces of washi tape on the white background and I painted over it with Gesso to tone it down. I used one of the die cut frames from All-in-One Frames - Rectangles 2. The die cut bear is adhered to the card with 3D foam squares from Therm O Web.

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Why don’t you come along and play with us. To enter the challenge go to the Impression Obsession Blog (all the details are there!).  Create a new project using  Impression Obsession stamps and post it on Impression Obsession Blog between October 5th – October 18th. A winner will be chosen randomly to win a $25 gift certificate to the Impression Obsession store.

Make sure you check out what the rest of our DT created.

I hope you play along.

Impression Obsession Blog

Chris Dayton
Daniela Dobson ---> You are here
Dina Kowal
Ilina Crouse
Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp
Karen Amidon
Kelli Hull
Kittie Caracciolo
Laura Fulcher
Vicki Garrett

{ Impression Obsession DT challenge – Come On Over }

Hi and welcome to our  Impression Obsession challenge – Come On Over (invitation of any kind).

Here is a set of invitations I created using my Misti and Party Time stamp set.

I cut 4 pieces of patterned paper as a base and 4 pieces from white cardstock

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Each white background is “smooshed” with different color of Color Shine.

I used my Misti to stamp the front of all the cards.

I added polka dot washi to the bottom of each card front.

I stitched around all the cards with black thread.

I added a matching color of twine to all the invitations.

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Why don’t you come along and play with us. To enter the challenge go to the Impression Obsession Blog (all the details are there!).  Create a new project using  Impression Obsession stamps and post it on Impression Obsession Blog between September 21 – October 4. A winner will be chosen randomly to win a $25 gift certificate to the Impression Obsession store.

Make sure you check out what the rest of our DT created.

I hope you play along.

Impression Obsession Blog

Anna Wight
Chris Dayton
Daniela Dobson ---> You are here
Dina Kowal
Ilina Crouse
Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp
Karen Amidon
Kelli Hull
Laura Fulcher

{ Impression Obsession 2017 Fall/Winter Die Hop Day 3 }

Welcome to the Impression Obsession 2017 Fall/Winter Die Hop!
We have some very fun new dies to share AND Gift Certificates to give away!

If you’ve arrived from Chris Dayton you’re at the right place. If not, please head to the Impression Obsession Blog to start at the beginning of the hop.

For this card I used Peace Frame die.  I used a glassine bag as a base, layered tags and washi and a pom pom trim. At the top I used Whipped Spackle and a stencil. I added twine and Nuvo Crystal drops.

One of the trees is popped up using 3D foam squares from Therm O Web. As you can see, there are different ways to use a die, as I did not use the square, but cut the “peace” out.

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The Blog Hop will be posted on the Impression Obsession Blog at 6am EST each day Monday, September 11th – Wednesday September 13th.

Visit our fabulous IO Design Team’s blogs (only one comment per blog per day please) for a chance to win one of FOUR $25 Gift Certificates!

One winner will be chosen each day and then an extra winner will be chosen randomly from all hop days. Comments on all hop days will be open until September 17th at 9pm CT.

All winners will be announced on September 18th.
The more blogs you visit … the better chance you will have to win!!!

Your next stop:

Dina Kowal

{ Floyd and Frannie Flamingo Stamp Set from Technique Tuesday }

Each month we release a new Animal House™ stamp set. If you would like to receive these stamp sets each month join the auto-ship program. Members enjoy discounts, exclusive special offers, plus free shipping on additional products. You can learn more in the membership agreement and FAQ.

This stamp set has a coordinating steel die. For added convenience, you may include the die as part of your Animal House membership.

For September we have Floyd and Frannie Flamingo Stamp Set, shipping 9/15/17 and Floyd and Frannie Flamingo DIY Steel Die, shipping 9/15/17.

Aren’t they cute? I colored Frannie and Floyd with Prismacolor Pencils. The background is watercolor with washi tape and sequins. The Leaves - DIY Steel Die leaf is die cut from patterned paper.

ANIMAL HOUSE STAMPS & DIES

Are you a card maker or paper crafter who loves cute animals? On the first of each month, we release a new set of Animal House™ clear stamps and matching steel dies. The hand-drawn images and funny sentiments in each stamp set can be used on their own. Or use the stamps and matching dies together to add some extra cuteness to your projects!

Join the monthly auto-ship program and SAVE! Members enjoy 25% off each month's Animal House stamps and dies, 15% off selected products, free shipping on add-on orders, and more. You can learn more about the benefits in the Animal House Membership Agreement and FAQ.

You can find all the new stamps here.

{ Impression Obsession DT challenge – So Very Thankful }

Hi and welcome to our  Impression Obsession challenge – So Very Thankful (Thanksgiving or Thank You).

So many things to be thankful for right now. We had a wonderful time in Arizona with family and a nice trip to the beach in Florida. Alex started fourth grade and I went back to work full time. I don’t like that summer is almost over. It’s been pretty busy around here, especially adjusting back to school schedule. Follow me on Instagram to see all the latest updates.

Here is a card I created for our DT challenge. I received these new dies that match the beautiful stamp set called Elegant Feathers.

I created the background with color shine. I need to get those out again and use them more. I just love the way it turned out. I used Whipped Spackle and a polka dot mask for the large polka dots in the background.

I stamped and die cut the feathers. They have an outline and then a matching filler stamp. I am adding photos of the stamps below.

I added a button, twine and sequins. The sentiment is a Thanks die that has a coordinating stamp set – Thanks. It’s just die cut from white cardstock. As always, I use Therm O Web adhesive on all my projects. Those Zots are perfect for the sequins. The two tiny tags are from Elle’s Studio and I added two strips of washi tape to the right lower corner.

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Why don’t you come along and play with us. To enter the challenge go to the Impression Obsession Blog (all the details are there!).  Create a new project using  Impression Obsession stamps and post it on Impression Obsession Blog between August 24 – September 6. A winner will be chosen randomly to win a $25 gift certificate to the Impression Obsession store.

Make sure you check out what the rest of our DT created.

I hope you play along.

Impression Obsession Blog

Chris Dayton
Daniela Dobson ---> You are here
Dina Kowal
Ilina Crouse
Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp
Karen Amidon
Kittie Caracciolo
Laura Fulcher

{ August 2017 Memory Keepers Studio by Technique Tuesday }

It’s time for our August release of Caught on Camera Stamp Set Memory Keepers Studio, shipping 8/15/17 and Snappy Camera DIY Steel Die Fresh Cut Studio, shipping 8/15/17. Plus, check out all that is new and available for July.

Here is what I created.

I used Caught on Camera Stamp Set and Start with a Smile Stamp Set for this card. We have several fun stamps this month with different cameras and I love them.

I colored the cameras with Prismacolor pencils. The background is painted with acrylic paint and whipped spackle and a stencil.

For the tag I used our new Toppers DIY Steel Die. They are perfect for making different tags.

You can purchase the Memory Keeper Studio stamps individually. Or join the monthly auto-ship program and SAVE! Members enjoy 25% off their Memory Keepers Studio stamps, 15% off select products, free shipping on add-on orders, and more. You can learn more about the benefits in the Membership Agreement and FAQ.

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To see all our August release stop by the website and watch the video with all the new stamps and dies.