Creamy Dreamy Valentine

     I wanted to try my hand at a little different Valentine today.  Usually, I go for the gold so to speak using reds, pinks and golds with tons of embellies and bling.  Not today, Today I have a simple Valentine using H197 Branched Hearts.

     The simplicity of this pretty heart really made me want to keep my card simple to compliment it, so here's what I created

     I chose not to use any design paper, only using cream card stock.  All the edges of the different paper layers were very lightly distressed with ink and the ribbon, butterflies and heart were sponged with the same pink.     The image itself is light colored and then covered in a film of light glitter using a glitter pen.

        I'll see you next week with another Valentine card.

Mary Anne

Quick & Easy Valentine Ideas

Hi, friends!  Today I've got a few tiny Valentine's to share with you--quick and easy and totally do-able for this year still!  Hop over to the Great Impressions store today to grab these fabulous stamps!  You can find more details from these creations on my personal blog--On A Stampage! :)

Here's my first set of cards~

Products used: D342 Valentine With Hearts, E826 Dotted Heart Border, A146 Rose Bud.

And my hubby's tiny Valentine~

Products used: E823 I must-ache you.

I will be back next week with a video tutorial for you!  We'll be learning how to create a BORDERED SENTIMENT!

Here's what you'll need for that technique:

• E807 Queen Ann Lace
• F43 Beautiful Forever
• Desired inks and paper for the card.
• Scoring tool (optional).
• Embellishments, etc., to finish your project.

Thanks for popping by today to take a peek at my creations!  I hope you decide to participate in our monthly challenge for a chance to win!  And don't forget--if you ever use a GI image, you can link it to our Customer Gallery for a chance to win prizes at the end of the year!  HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

Wonderful Wednesday with Joni

Hi, It's Joni from Joni52 Stamps and Scraps!
Today is my first post with Great Impressions!
Woo Hoo!
Isn't this guy, just the cutest! 

He is from the new February collection from Great Impressions:

F570 Teddy Bearing Flowers

 I stamped him with Memento Tuxedo Black ink unto Xpress It Blending Card. 

Then I colored him in with copics.

 I airbrushed the background. 

 I layered him up with some dies. 

I added a couple of layers of lace and trim for the bottom border.

Inspiration Tuesday with Carolyn...

It's Tuesday and time for another inspiration from me!

I created a little tag with one of my favorite accessories!

This shoe stamp, called Rose Shoe Rubber Stamp F516 is so cute! I colored it up using my Copics then added a little glitz on the ankle ties and some sequins on the side ribbons.
If you like shoes this is a perfect "accessory" for your stamp collection and much easier on the budget. Stop by the Great Impressions shop and browse thru pages of great stamps.

Hope you like my project, don't forget to stop by the Great Impressions blog to join in on the current challenge or to see some more inspiration from our DT.
Carolyn

Love You A Ton

Happy Monday Great Impressions Stamp Friends!

Kendra from Luv 2 Scrap 'n Make Cards here today to share my first inspirational post with you!
I will be sharing a project with you each Monday!!

I am so excited to be joining this lovely team!  I love Great Impressions Stamps!!

Here's my first Monday inspiration for you:

I used Heart Struck Elephant F571 and A Ton B238!

Such fun stamps!

Perfect for Valentine's Day!

More details on my personal blog here.

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Thank you for stopping by to see my project today!

Be sure to stop back for more wonderful inspiration!

Join in our monthly challenge as well!  

We'd love to see what you create!

Check out the Great Impressions shop for more wonderful stamps!!

Have a wonderful week!

February Challenge: Floral Images

Hi, friends!  Welcome to another monthly challenge here at Great Impressions!  Don't forget to check out the NEW STAMPS that were announced yesterday and to link up all your Great Impressions creations in the CUSTOMER GALLERY, too!

Before we get started, we've got some winners to announce!

The random winner of the prize package

from January is~

#55 Darlene Pavlick!!!

Congratulations!  Please email Mynn at 

onastampage@yahoo.com to claim your prize!

And now, the DT picks~

Mynn chose #10 Rocia De Alba

Carolyn chose #33 Heather

Mary Anne chose #148 Kreatussa

Congratulations!  Please grab your badge and proudly display it on your blog!

You've made a "GREAT IMPRESSION" on us!

And now, let's get to our February challenge!

Here's the challenge~

ENTER THIS CHALLENGE BY THEN END OF THE MONTH
FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A $20 GIFT CARD TO THE GREAT IMPRESSIONS STORE!

And some inspiration from our DT members~

Mynn

Using H228 Spring Floral Border, and A145 Never Give Up.

Mary Anne

Using G329 Pansy Bough.

Carolyn

Using G196 Sunflower Garden.

Ellen

Using H239 Whimsical Bird Houses and A138 Large Hello.

Joni

Using F545 Spring Boots and D473 Come True.

Kendra

Using G364 Special Thanks.

Our DT would love to hear what you think.
Give them a visit and leave a little comment love.

If you don't have a blog, you may post your entry in the gallery at Splitcoaststampers using keyword GISMC0214 in the title and then link it up below so we can find you and leave a little comment love. If you don't have a blog OR a Splitcoaststampers gallery, send your creation to Mynn at onastampage@yahoo.com and she will enter it for you!

As a bonus, if you use our stamps leave us a comment 

on this post telling us, you will have a double chance

of winning the prize package we are offering this month!

To view all of our challenge rules just click on the "Challenge Rules & Badges" tab above.  HUGS and happy stamping to all of you out there! :)

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New for February!

Hi, friends!  We've got some more NEW things to share with you this month at Great Impressions!  First up, some NEW stamps have been added to the STORE!

Here they are~

Next up, some NEW information about the CUSTOMER GALLERY.  Make sure that you link up your creations using Great Impressions stamps there (you may back link to January 1, 2014) for a chance to win some FREE STAMPS later this year!

Last, but certainly not least, we've got some NEW Design Team Members to introduce!  We had a DT call back in December and January and had an amazing turn out--THANK YOU to everyone who applied!  Narrowing it down to just three new gals was really hard, but we are so grateful to have these very talented stampers with us here at Great Impressions!  So, without further ado...here they are!

Please help me welcome~

Ellen: In a World of Craft

Joni: Joni52 Stamps and Scraps

Kendra: Luv 2 Scrap n' Make Cards

These lovely ladies start their term with us this month, so stay tuned for some inspiration from them starting next week!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all! :)

Cowgirls Rule

      Did you ever have a pair of boots that you just loved.  Did you wear them till then couldn't be worn anymore and then wear them some more.  That was my first pair of women's western boots.  My dad ordered them from a catalog for me when I was thirteen and I was so proud of those boots.  I polished them every night.  From wearing them all the time they became so soft and conformed to my own little tootsies.  I think they were resoled four times before there was nothing to attach a sole too.  I know your asking where am I going with this little reminisce, well Great Impressions has a great stamp #754 Western Boots that so reminds me of those first pair of cowgirl boots.

     I just had to have this Western Boot stamp and the sentiment that goes with it, #752 Old Boots.  I like the way things have changed and the world has learned that Cowgirls Rule and how to Cowgirl Up and get Cowgirl tough so I made these boots Pink, with a pink western background that a little distressed but wonderful because of it, kind a like a real down to earth cowgirl.

     I did a little decorating and distressing to the inside of this card too to high light the great #752 Old Boots sentiment.

     Now, isn't that sentiment just the gosh durn truth.  I know it is for me.

   I was tickled pink to find these pretty western papers that are feminine with out being frou-frou.  I knew as soon as I saw them that I had to have for my little sis.  She is still a rompin' stompin' cowgirl even if she is wrangling more kids than cows these days.  I know she's going to get a real kick out of E754 Western Boots and E752 Old Boots

     Well happy trails to you until we meet again next Friday,

Mary Anne

Krafty Valentine Tag

Well, January is just about over, friends!  In just a couple of weeks, we'll be celebrating Valentine's day!  So, I've got a quick paper pieced tag to share with you using some beautiful stamps from the Great Impressions store!

Here's the tag~

More details on my personal blog HERE.

Products used: J110 Flower Bouquet, D342 Valentine with Hearts.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I'll be back next Thursday with another creation and the list of supplies you'll need for my next tutorial!  HUGS and happy stamping friends!

Inspiration Tuesday with Carolyn

Happy Frigid Tuesday! Minnesota feels like a deep freeze, the state cancelled school Monday and I've been busy in my cozy studio having fun.

Today I have a little stamp to share with you!

This stamp is called Hummingbird c383 and can be found here.

I've never been a fan of small stamps. I love hummingbirds and decided to

try this one stamp out. I used embossing powder on a craft paper background. I tried white and the image just got lost. A darker background really helps the pastel colors pop. I can now say that lots of fun can be had with smaller stamps!

Thanks for stopping by, join in on our current challenge and shows us your creativity.

Carolyn

Furry (or not) Friends: Part II

It's the last Sunday of the month and the last week to join in our monthly challenge!  If you use a Great Impressions stamp, I hope you link it up in our CUSTOMER GALLERY because we'll be giving away free stamps later on this year to some lucky customers who do!!! :)

We've got a couple more cards to share with you today using the stamps from our last release.  These cards are made by the fabulously talented Stamp of the Month designers up in the Great Northwest!  You can find out more about our Stamp of the Month club HERE.  These cards show a few more animal friends...

First up, All Ears~

Products used: F569 Sparky, C459 All Ears

Isn't that puppy just the cutest?!  He looks like he'd definitely be my best friend--and he wants to be yours!  He's got a buddy that tags along with him, but you'll have to check out the store to see that little guy. :)

Next up, Holy Cow~

Products used: E818 Holy Cow, C458 It's Your Birthday

Come on.  You totally just smiled and/or laughed out loud!  Who doesn't love a good pun?!  And the STORE is full of these image/sentiment combos--we've got some fabulous Valentine themed ones!

Thanks for hopping over to check out these creations!  I hope you join us again this Saturday for another new release and then Sunday of an all new challenge!  HUGS and happy stamping friends!

Pretty in Pink

Hello again, friends!  I've got a pretty pink card to share with you this lovely winter's morning...I decided to go all monochrome! ;)  And, of course, this card uses stamps from the Great Impressions store! :)

Here's the card~

More details on my personal blog HERE.

Products used: A109 For Someone Special, G320 Heart Dandelions.

Thank you for stopping by to take a peek!  I hope you take a bit of time to craft today because we've got a wonderful challenge going on and there is a prize up for grabs!!! Just click the challenge picture on the sidebar and link up today!!!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all!

Duck Feet

     The minute I saw this F531 Duck Feet stamp and it's matching sentiment C437 Hope Your on Your Feet Soon I knew I had to have them.  These two stamps together just quack me up.  (Sorry, well not really, but I just couldn't resist.)

     I did something very unusual for me with this card, I kept it simple.  I wanted to be able to use it for any age or gender.  I will probably make a few more just to have on hand as they are perfect for that friend who's under the weather or maybe your coworker or even someone at church.

     The only real embellishment on this card is some stickles I added to the feet and water.  I also added a couple dewdrops to the corners to look like water.

      Thanks for stopping by for my Friday card.  See you next week.

Mary Anne

Elegant Anniversary

Hi, friends!  Just a quick post today showing an elegant anniversary card made with a beautiful sentiment stamp from the Great Impressions store!  I went for just a pop of color, I hope you like it!

Here's the card~

More details on my personal blog HERE.

Products used: E42 Happy Anniversary.

That's it for me today!  I hope you make sure to join in our monthly challenge--we've got a prize up for grabs!  Just click the challenge link on the sidebar! ;)  HUGS and happy stamping!

Great Impressions Inspiration Day with Carolyn

Hey GI peep! It's my turn for giving you some inspiration.

I'm kind of done with enjoying the winter weather and

thought I'd bring a little greenery into the mix.

I absolutely LOVE this stamp. It is called Herbs Rubber Stamp G307.

I love the variety of textures you can create with this and I like how graphic the pots are.

I hope you like my little garden and maybe you are as anxious for Spring as I am.

Carolyn

Furry (or not ) Friends: Part I

Happy Sunday, friends!  I hope you're enjoying your weekend!  I've got a few more cards to share with you today that use some more of our most recent release.  Again, these are both made by the talented Stamp of the Month designers that live in the great state of Washington!  You can find out more about the Stamp of the Month club HERE. :)  For the next two weeks, you're going to see some creations made with images of some furry (and non-furry) friends!

First up, Teddy Bearing Flowers~

Products used: F570 Teddy Bearing Flowers, G497 Fun Flower Corner

This little bear is just a doll, isn't he?!  And the floral corner really works well with this image--perfect fit!

Next up, Birthday Turtle~

Products used: E822 Birthday Turtle, C457 So Slow

Isn't he darling?!  I LOVE the way the shell is colored--so bright and happy!  He'd make it totally ok that you missed your special someone's day! ;)

That's all for this week!  We've got Furry (or not) Friends: Part II coming up next week, so stay tuned!  And while you're waiting, make sure to hop over to the STORE for these images and more!  HUGS and happy stamping! :)

One Layer Birthday

Happy Saturday, friends!  I've got another card to share today using some fabulous stamps from the Great Impressions store!  This one is a one layer card--and birthday is the theme!

Here's the card~

Products used: K47 Water Iris, E367 Swirly Happy Birthday.

Thanks for taking a bit of time to stop by and take a peek!  I hope you grab these fabulous images and don't forget to join in our monthly challenge, too!  HUGS and happy stamping!

Eyelet Lace Flowing Teapot

Good Friday to you.  Mary Anne here with my weekly post.  Today, I am bringing you a card using F360 Flowing Teapot.  I think this stamp is just darling and I like the way it's shaped.  It could be used as a focal image on a card as I have done today or it can be used on a bookmark because of it's long narrow design.

 
I stamped F360 Flowing Teapot on white card stock using Stazon ink and then colored it with colored pencils using the Gamsol technique.  After that I cut it out using an oval die and added Stickles to the cups, teapot, and  around the edges of the oval.

I used a border punch to create the eyelet mat for the ovals and used the same punch to create the border around the card.

The flowers are also from a punch and were made to match the shape of the flowers on the trim of the teapot and teacups.

Enjoy your weekend and happy stamping,

Mary Anne

That moose!!!

Hello again, friends!  I've got another Valentine for you this week--made with fabulous stamps from the Great Impressions store!  It's the moose again, friends.  That moose!!!

Here's the card~

More details on my personal blog HERE.

Product used: H237 Elliot in Love, C442 Moose Be Love.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek!  Remember, I'll just be doing one tutorial per month now, so you won't get one next month, but stay tuned for a supply list soon for the next one! :)  HUGS and happy stamping friends!

Inspiration Tuesday with Carolyn

 It's Tuesday and that means another inspiration day from me for

Great Impressions!

I've been crafting like a mad woman the last day or so. I love

the stamp that I am going to show you, it's so cute!

Don't you just LOVE this cute balloon stamp?

 It's called Hot Air Balloon and it can be found here. I colored up the image with Copics and made several copies so I could layer the image to get that 3D effect. I also cut out some twine for the ropes to finish off the look. I added some ribbon and a sentiment and this was the result. What do you think? 

Don't forget to stop back to check out other DT members inspirations and join in on current challenge.

Have a fab day!

Carolyn