Getting Perky!

Continuing the Impression Obsession WooWoo into the work week.....because it seems like the right thing to do!

Join us this Thursday anytime between 10 & 8 and play with some of the coffee stamps from Impression Obsession.  We'll do a reduction technique with the swirl to create the impression of steamy goodness.

I love how the inks match the ribbon.  Try different color ribbons and inks to completely change the look or customize the card for the recipient.  Easy and awesome!  Bottoms up!

Cosmic Shimmer - Out of this World!

 I just got my hands on the new Cosmic Shimmer Texture Sparkle Paste from Ecstasy Crafts and WOW!  It dries to the consistency and shimmer of glitter glue, but it's thinner and super easy to spread over a metal or plastic stencil with a palette knife! 

It comes in a variety of luscious colors, and the Frosty Dawn takes on the color of whatever paper it's applied to.  That's right - I used the same color on the snowflake and the Christmas tree, but it looks quite different, especially in person. 

Join me this Tuesday between 12 & 2 and take a minute to give it a try.  I think you'll be as enamored as I am - so beware!

Getting ready for Saturday's Celebration

Here are some of the "stamping elves" who come out at night and make samples after the store is closed. It is so much fun to play with all the new Impression Obsession dies! We are working hard to make samples for the Impression Obsession release party tomorrow. Don't forget to stop by the store between 10am- 4:30pm to make two make and take projects using the latest dies. Laura will also be demoing the new cut-out dies between 12-2pm.

More samples of the new dies:

So much to see and so much fun you just gotta come!

 

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Feeling Fallish?

We have another sample using this stamp here in the shop.  It is done in spring colors and looks completely different.  Marilynn changed the color scheme to reflect the change in season (quite frankly, I prefer her take on it - it's a lot more subtle) and the stamp has a whole new life.  The tones are soothing - just want you'd want as you are recuperating!

Join us this Thursday between 10 & 8 to make this card.  You'll be shading with Copic markers to create depth to the water can.  Pretty!

Remember, the make-and-takes are FREE and you don't need to register.  Can't wait to see you!

Impression Obsession Party Saturday!

I really hope you are free this Saturday, September 13th, to join us in celebration of Impression Obsession's new release of fall and winter dies. There are apples, leaves, pumpkins, witches, sayings, snowflakes, trees, Christmas tags, reindeer, and so much more! We ordered lots of dies, so there will be a huge selection and a little something for everyone.

Join us anytime between 10 am and 4:30pm to make a FREE pumpkin truck card (pictured above) as well as a FREE mini Christmas tag.

Laura will also be hosting a free demo from 12pm-2pm to show you the new cut-out dies and they differ from traditional dies. Come join the party and be inspired for fall and winter cardmaking!

 

 

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IO in the house

While I was at the store today not one,not two, but three boxes of Impression Obsession showed up!  Whoo hoo!  We're getting ready for the IO frenzy on Saturday.  Lots of new dies, make it take it's, and demos to boot!  Here is a sample I made with one of the new dies and a stamp from one of IO's clear sets.  A fun and fast one.  Clear your schedule and come join the fun with us this Saturday.

Viva le Pen!

This Tuesday's Learn at Lunch demo features some of the crafting pens from Viva Décor.  These pens are fantastic, because they have a lower water content than other similar pens on the market, so they actually dry faster and stay more dimensional.  We love them!

Stop in between 12 & 2 tomorrow and give them a try.  Use the Pearl pen for a luscious iridescence or try the Glitter Liner for a more "sparkly" look.  Or, do what I did and combine them! 

Hero Arts

Hero Arts is in the house!  Just in time for making some fall and Christmas cards.  As you can see, there are both clear, cling, and wood block stamps to choose from, and some embellishments to boot!  It 's all in the new section right as you come in the door.

Simply Thankful

This card makes a great Thanksgiving card, or simply a thank you card.  The words are from Impression Obsession, and the background is actually a Stencil Girl Stencil.  Marilynn has determined yet one more way to use these versatile tools.  This time, she traced the leaves with the yummy Fude pen, then applied a little color and blended it with a Dove Blender.  I LOVE this card!

Stop in Thursday between 10 - 8 to make one for yourself.  You'll be thankful you did :-)

Howling Good Time!

 The new inspiration board from Great Impressions has arrived, and it is a howling good time!  The adorable dog trio stamp in the lower left corner is the Stamp of the Month - which means it is 50% off the retail price all month long!  A couple of the stamps are Halloween specific, but others can be used for fall, Thanksgiving or really any time of year!  Come take a look at the board - bring your camera - and pick up the stamps to recreate these cute cards at home!