2020 Show Schedule Announced and Hugs & Kisses Challenge 273!

Hello, Ai Fans!

We are excited to announce our 2020 Show Schedule! We are visiting 25 cities around the country, as well as hosting our Sixth Annual Warehouse Sale in Oregon! At each show, you can find our NEWEST product, complete a FREE make & take each day, and watch our specialist demo watercolor and Bible Journaling techniques! To top it all off, nearly every product in our booth is priced 15% lower than our website! We love to see you at shows, and hope to see you at one or more in 2020!

Stay tuned for information about our NEW Watercolor Workshop and 2020 Exclusive Stamp Set! Our Watercolor Workshop is a popular class - nearly half of our classes sold out last year - so mark your calendar to check the promoter's website regularly, as class registration typically opens 2 months in advance. 

Mesa, AZ Rubber Stamp Events March 7-8

St. Louis/Collinsville, IL Creating Keepsakes Convention March 13-14

Orlando, FL Stamp & Scrapbook Expo March 20-21

Pomona, CA Stamp & Scrapbook Expo April 3-4

Irving, TX Stamp & Scrapbook Expo April 17-18

Pleasanton, CA Stamp & Scrapbook Expo April 24-25

Akron, OH Adventures in Stamping April 24-26

Milwaukee, WI Stamp & Scrapbook Expo May 1-2

Novi, MI Great Lakes Mega Meet May 7-9

Puyallup, WA Stamp & Scrapbook Expo May 29-30

St. Paul Stamp & Scrapbook Expo June 5-6

Lakeland, FL Creating Keepsakes Convention June 19-20

Chantilly, VA Stamp & Scrapbook Expo June 26-27

Kansas City, MO Stamp & Scrapbook Expo July 10-11

Duluth, GA Stamp & Scrapbook Expo July 17-18

Lancaster, PA Creating Keepsakes Convention July 24-25

Cincinnati/Sharonville, OH Stampaway USA August 7-8

Arlington, TX Great American Scrapbook Convention August 7-8

Tacoma, WA Creating Keepsakes Convention August 14-15

Schaumburg, IL Stamp & Scrapbook Expo August 21-22

Edison, NJ Stamp & Scrapbook Expo August 28-29

Mesa, AZ Stamp & Scrapbook Expo September 18-19

Denver, CO Stamp & Scrapbook Expo September 25-26

Kingsport, TN Creating Keepsakes Convention October 2-3

Sacramento, CA Stamp & Scrapbook Expo October 23-24

Ontario, CA Stamp & Scrapbook Expo November 6-7

Mesa, AZ Rubber Stamp Events November 7-8

Keizer, OR Art Impressions Warehouse Sale November 20-21

Although we do not anticipate making any changes, please be sure to visit the show promoter's website for the most updated information.

We can't wait to see you there!

It's time for a new challenge! Since Valentine's Day is right around the corner, this week's challenge is called Hugs and Kisses to celebrate this season! We would love to see your ideas come to life that include hugs, kisses, or both! Make your Valentine feel fun and festive with a theme of love in all its expressions--romance, friendship, family, etc.--the sky's the limit! If you're looking for some inspiration, please check out our Valentine's category on artimpressions.com or our Valentine's Day Pinterest Page.

We want to see how you create cards with hugs and kisses as a main element of your card! Though you can use any stamps you have, we'd love to see any Valentines from Ai if you have any in your collection! Hurry, challenge closes January 15th at 5PM PT!

Here are the Challenge Rules...

✻ Please make a new card or creation. You can make any crafty item you wish; this is not limited to cards!

✻ Limit two submissions per person. You will receive extra votes if you use Art Impressions stamps!

✻ The Ai Challenge is open to everyone, international submissions are welcome!

✻ Include a link back to the Ai Blog or grab our button on the top right of our sidebar!

✻ Share the Ai love by clicking and commenting your fellow crafters.

✻ Make sure to get your link up by the deadline to enter your creations.

✻ Good luck and happy stamping!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Happy Stamping!

Where will Art Impressions be? June 2017

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It is almost June, so we wanted to give you a quick preview of where you can meet the Art Impressions team is heading! We love traveling and meeting new friends at stamp and scrapbook conventions, and next month we are visiting four corners of the USA at three Stamp & Scrapbook Expos and the Great American Stamp Convention! Our booth is packed full of our most popular stamps and newest releases, with prices marked 15% lower than our website! We offer a different FREE make and take each day of the show featuring our innovative products for interactive cardmaking! Watch our watercolor specialist demo, giving you an opportunity to see our watercolor technique up close and personal. You can even sign up for our Watercolor Workshop for some hands-on experience! Plus, students of our Watercolor Workshop will receive an exclusive $20 stamp set!

You will create 4 beautiful watercolor images to mount on cards in our Watercolor Workshop!

Workshop Title: Watercolor Stamping by Art Impressions
Workshop Length: 120 Minutes
Difficulty Rating: Basic
Class Description: New for 2017! Learn to create beautiful watercolor paintings using rubber stamps, markers, and a brush! For several years, Art Impressions has introduced stampers all over the world to their exclusive technique that creates beautiful watercolor scenes. They are easy to use and versatile for all users. You will leave class with your own stunning scenes; no two designs are alike. In our watercolor class, you will create four card samples with our new Watercolor Mini Project Series. Our instructors will take you step by step through the basics of building scenes sharing helpful techniques with hands-on training. You will receive a free, exclusive stamp set, only available for 2017 class attendees (a $20 value)!

• What products will be highlighted: Watercolor stamping with water-based markers, watercolor paper and a damp brush.
• What will I learn or complete: Four hand-stamped watercolor scenes to mount on four cards and an exclusive stamp set ($20 value).
• What do I need to bring to class: Scissors or paper trimmer, foam tape, and tape runner. Optional: Corner rounder.

Sold out Watercolor Class in Anaheim, CA!

Puyallup, WA   Stamp & Scrapbook Expo June 2-3  *Classes Available

St. Paul, MN Stamp & Scrapbook Expo June 9-10  *Classes Available

Arlington, TX Great American Stamp Convention June 16-17  *Classes Available Fri. Sat.

Chantilly, VA Stamp & Scrapbook Expo June 23-24  *Classes Available

Print this coupon to bring to the show for 30% off one stamp item before noon (either day of the show)

To view our full show schedule, click here.

We hope to meet you at a show near you! If we won't be traveling near you, don't forget that on our website we offer FREE shipping on USA orders over $30, and a flat rate of $15 for international shipping! Be sure you are signed up for our retail newsletter to be the first to hear of any sales or promotions!

Happy Stamping!