STAMPtember 2026 Collaboration Exclusive - Pumpkin Queens

Happy Wednesday AI Friends!

I hope you all were able to snag your Art Impressions STAMPtember 2026 Exclusive set from Simon Says Stamp.  This is truly the best stamp set EVER!!!  If you love Bonnie's girlfriends, she has outdone it this time!  I swear I say that every time, but she keeps amazing me with each one!   This was a limited edition and, unfortunately, they are now sold out.  If you were not able to grab one of these, please check out the Art Impressions website for other girlfriend stamp sets.  My card creations below will work just as well with those other stamp sets.

I was so excited to create with this set that I ended up making two cards.  The first one with the Bold Fall colors.  My second one, I decided to challenge myself and use a softer palette but still the fall colors.  I tend to be a heavy colorer so this was a fun challenge for myself.  

Both images were stamped with Memento black ink onto copic friendly paper and colored with copic markers listed below.  The bottom card used the die to create a shaped flap card set on top of the base.  This is the only opening for the inside sentiment.  The back is set on an easel.

Make sure to check out the Art Impressions Blog that shows more inspiration from the talented design team.  Such great creations!

I hope you have as much fun coloring this image as I did.  

Have a great day and have fun creating!

Copics used: 

                                     Bold Fall card -  E00, E01, E11, E21, E23, E97, E99

E33, E35, E37, E50, E51, E53, E55, E57

B000, B93, B95, B97

R20, R22, R24

YR12, YR14, YR16, YR18, YR21, YR24, YR27

YG91, YG93       G94

N0, N1, N2

Pastel card - E00, E01, E11, E21, E23

E40, E41, E42, E43, E44, E50, E51, E53, E55

YR00, YR01, YR12, YR20

R20, R22     N0, N1, N2

B0000, B91

YG91, YG93

STAMPtember® 2026 Pumpkin Queens are here!

Hello Ai fans and welcome to my
 STAMPtember® 2026 post!

I've been "patiently" waiting to be able to share this fun new

Art Impressions/Simon Says Stamp collaboration set with you.

The set is called SSE26A Pumpkin Queens and can be found here

as a stamps only set. See below for stamp/die set.

For my card, I chose to have the ladies at a pumpkin farm. They're enjoying the

crisp fall air with some pumpkin spice coffee and getting a selfie in the pumpkin patch.

This reminds me so much of my daughter and myself. We love the fall and all of the fun

activities that it comes with.

The set can also be found in a bundle with coordinating dies.

If you missed the post on the Art Impressions blog, be sure to visit to see everyone else's cards.

Remember, this is an exclusive, limited set. Once it sells out, it's gone forever. Get yours

while supplies last.

Art Impressions and Simon Says Stamp Stamptember Collaboration Pumpkin Queens

 Hello AI Fans!

It's a super exciting time of the year for Art Impressions fans! Art Impressions created an exclusive set for Simon Says Stamp's famous Stamptember celebration and this year Bonnie outdid herself yet again!! I'm not sure how she does it, but holy cow!! This is definitely in my top favorites!! The only thing with this is that once they are gone, they are gone forever. So if you want it, do NOT hesitate to run over to Simon Says Stamp and get your own. I don't want you to miss out on this very special set. You can buy just the stamps or you can get the stamps along with the dies which is what I prefer. Just click HERE to purchase the stamp set only, or HERE to purchase the stamp and die set. Keep watching the blog as Renee will be posting all the AMAZING Design Team creations using this fantastic set! You are going to be blown away with all the gorgeousness!  So are you ready to see the new set? Here you go! 

Squeal!!! Isn't this just the most gorgeous Girlfriends stamp set ever??!! I honestly could not wait to get it stamped and colored. Perfect for sisters, besties, daughters, absolutely anyone and everyone! For the card I created I decided to go with an easel card. I just love the rich colors of fall, and I listed all the Copic markers I used below and the products are linked below as well. I hope the Design Team is able to inspire you with our many creations and that you are able to grab a set for yourself! 

I wanted to give the sweaters some texture, so I simply wadded up a piece of textured paper towel and dipped it into alcohol. Be sure it's just slightly damp with the alcohol or you'll ruin your coloring. LIGHTLY dab the paper towel over the piece of clothing you want to add texture to and voila! A small piece of washcloth will work well also. You can click on the picture to zoom in and take a closer look. 

So that's it for me today! As I said, Renee will be posting everyone's gorgeous creations here shortly! Thank you so much for stopping by today and until next time - stay crafty!!

list of Copic markers used

E000, 00, 04, 07, 09, 11, 13, 17, 21, 23, 25, 27, 50, 51, 53, 55, 57, 97, and 99

Y15, 17, 19, 26, 32, and 35

YR02, 04, 07, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, and 24

B00, 91, 93, and 95

C3 and 5

R20

The Pumpkin Queens have arrived!

 Hello Ai fans!

The moment you've been waiting for is finally here!

It's time to reveal the amazing Art Impressions/Simon Says Stamp

STAMPtember® exclusive.

Without further adieu,

All hail the

PUMPKIN QUEENS!

This year's set can be purchased as a stamps only set, or with coordinating dies.

These fabulous ladies are only available for a short time.
There is a limited quantity of these available during STAMPtember®

and once they sell out (which usually happens quite quickly) they will be

gone forever.

Both Art Impressions and Simon Says Design Teams have been busy behind the scenes creating tons of inspiration for you. We just know you're going to love them all. Once everyone's posts are live, I'll be adding direct links and the SSS DT photos for your convenience.

Please enjoy all of the wonderful fall fun surrounding these Pumpkin Queens!

FALL-ELUJAH! 

Fall is here!

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Be sure to head on over to Simon Says Stamp.

It's the ONLY place you'll find this pair of Pumpkin Queens!

You're SPOOK-Tacular!

Dear Crafty Friends,

With October just around the corner and the temperature in South Florida finally dropping into the 80s, cooler weather is on the way. It feels like a perfect time to make Halloween projects

First Project- Halloween Card

This week, I’m making a very non-traditional watercolor card using the 6111- SpookTacular stamp set, along with a matching bookmark. Here are the step-by-step instructions for both projects:

Watercolor Card Instructions:

1.  Die Cutting & Stamping Setup: After separating the dies, cut all the necessary pieces. Since the dies cut very close to the edges, cut a template first to help stamp after cutting the image.

2.  Cutting & Coloring Pieces:

      - Cut the house from black paper and heat-emboss it using Hero Arts white embossing powder.

      - Cut all other pieces from Canson watercolor paper, including a 1.5-inch circle for the moon.

      - Color all pieces using Tombow watercolor markers.

3.  Background & Card Base:

      - Create the background using watercolor paint, using shades of orange for the sky and green for the ground (starting about 1/3 from the bottom).

                         

      - Once dry, use an arch die to cut the background shape, and use a 1.5-inch circle die to create the opening for the moon.

      - To make the card base, cut paper to 11 x 4.25 inches and fold. Position the arch die slightly over the fold so it cuts two connected arches.

4.  Assembly:

      - Position the moon in the background cut-out.

      - Stamp the big tree onto the background, followed by grass on both sides of the tree.

      - Glue all remaining pieces onto the card.- Stamp the inside of the card.

 

5.  Finishing Touches: Add glitter accents to the sky, lamps, and door using Wink of Stella and Stickles.

Second Project: A Halloween Bookmark

Project Instructions:

1.  Cut a piece of watercolor paper to 2 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches.

2.  Paint the pumpkins using watercolor markers and use watercolor paint for the background.

3.  Distress the edges using Black Soot Distress Oxide ink.

4.  Add a bit of Wink of Stella to the moon and include a few glittery stars to finish.

I hope these projects inspire you to start making your own Halloween or Fall cards,

Enjoy your watercolor weekend

Thanks a lot!

Neema