Challenge #286 Rustic Roundup Week 2

Hello Ai Fans! 

Thank you to everyone who had fun with us during our Rustic/Americana Sale this last weekend! We hope that you all got some great new goodies to get creative with!

Make sure that you tune in this weekend for another virtual event where Bonnie will be LIVE at 11:10 a.m. PST demonstrating some watercolor, and showing off our newest circlets!

Wanna join? https://www.facebook.com/groups/StampAndScrapbookExpo/

Now, for this week's Challenge!!!

Jessica used our Barnyard Cubbies for this challenge's feature, and we love how she combined our watercolor stamps AND cute cubbies!

Jil used red, white, blue, and our Holiday Mansion for some homespun cuteness!

Renee found a fun fold for her Elk Circlet MTF. Don't you just love the embellishment?

Crystal used colored pencils and  Barnyard Cubbies shaker card!

Sharon celebrated 4th of July with her darling Clay Pot Set card!

This week for our new challenge, we are celebrating America's Independence Day!!! Let's see your best rustic or Americana themed card. Whether you are patriotic or not, feel free to play with red/white/blue, or something with a Southwest feel--wherever the road takes you!

If you're looking for some starter ideas, check out our July 4th Cards, Work and Play, Funny Farm, or Circlets MTF on our Pinterest Page. 

We want to see how you create your best humor-themed card or creation! Though you can use any stamps you have, we'd love to see any Art Impressions products in your collection!
Hurry, challenge closes July 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

NEW VIDEO!!!

Have you seen this video of our Hillside Cottages? We wanted to re-share this popular video with you for all of our new watercolor fans!

Happy Stamping!

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!

Win Free Admission to a 2018 Scrapbook Expo show! 10 Winners!

Hello Ai Fans!

Welcome to a special giveaway day!

This year, we have attended all 19 Stamp and Scrapbook Expo shows! We always love to see you at the shows! There are eight more shows this year, and we want to see you at one of them! Not only do we pack our booth full of our newest products, but we also offer a free make and take every day, demonstrate our watercolor technique, and of course, offer our famous Watercolor Workshop!

Scrapbook Expo Shows We Have Attended:

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – Pleasanton, CA  – Mar 2-3

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – Irving, TX – Mar 23-24

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – Pomona, CA – April 5-7

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – Orlando, FL – April 27-28

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – Milwaukee, WI  – May 4-5

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – Puyallup, WA – June 1-2

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – St. Paul, MN – June 8-9

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – Chantilly, VA – June 22-23

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – Kansas City, MO – June 29-30

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – Duluth, GA – July 20-21

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – Santa Clara, CA – Aug 3-4

Upcoming Shows:

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – Schaumburg, IL – Aug 17-18 *Classes Available

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – Edison, NJ – Aug 24-25 *Classes Available

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – Marlborough, MA – Sep 7-8 *Classes Available

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – Mesa, AZ – Sep 14-15 *Classes Available

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – Denver, CO – Sep 28-29 *Classes Available

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – Akron, OH – Oct 5-6 *Classes open August 28

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – Sacramento, CA – Oct 19-20 *Classes open August 28

Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – Ontario, CA – Nov 2-3 *Classes open September 18

Now let's start the weekend with a GIVEAWAY! Ten lucky winners will receive FREE admission to any of the remaining 2018 shows! This includes Schaumburg, IL! Enter below using our Rafflecopter, you do not need a Facebook account to enter, you can sign up with an email. The giveaway runs through August 13, 2018 at 5:00pm Pacific Time, and winners will be contacted on August 14, 2018.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Where will Art Impressions be? November 2017

As the end of the year approaches, we are wrapping up our 2017 show season! Visit us in Ontario, Cali. for Stamp & Scrapbook Expo or Mesa, AZ for Rubber Stamp Events on the first weekend of November! Our booth has our newest stamps, dies, and accessories priced 15% lower than our website! You will enjoy a free make & take each day of the show, as well as watercolor demos from our experts!

We still have space in our Ontario Watercolor Workshop, both on Friday and Saturday at 8:30AM! Additionally, we have made a change to class availability for our Mesa Watercolor Workshop. The 8:00AM section has been cancelled, but there is still room in our 10:30AM class! We hope to see you there!

Our 3rd Annual Warehouse Sale is coming up this November 17-18 in Keizer, OR! We are excited to see our local crafters, as well as some out of state visitors for this fun event! We will have huge discounts, giveaways, and even cookies and coffee to keep you going! Since this event is one weekend before Thanksgiving, we wanted to lend a hand to our community by requesting guests to bring two cans of food, or $5 to help pay for turkeys, for our local Keizer Community Food Bank. This is not required, but we know our donations will make a difference in our community!

If you are coming to the sale, you will certainly enjoy taking a class or two (or more!) from our fantastic instructors, Kendra Krebs and Kate Swanson! Together, they are offering 7 different classes, including watercolor, holiday, and interactive cardmaking! Register for class at the links below:

Ontario, CA Stamp & Scrapbook Expo November 3-4    *Classes Available Fri & Sat

Mesa, AZ Rubber Stamp Events November 4-5    *Class 10:30AM Fri

Keizer, OR Ai Warehouse Sale November 17-18    *7 Different Classes Available

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Print this coupon to bring to Scrapbook Expo or Rubber Stamp Events for 30% off one stamp item before noon (either day of the show)

To view our full show schedule, click here. Not in the area for one of our shows? Request our stamps at your local stamp store, and check out our Dealer Locator for a store near you! New releases are gradually posted on our website, so be sure you are signed up for our retail newsletter to be notified!

Stay tuned, we will be ready to announce our 2018 Show Schedule next month!

Happy Stamping!

Where will Art Impressions be? September 2017

September is on its way, and we are back with another preview for the month! The Art Impressions Team is visiting our friends at Mesa, Arizona and Denver, Colorado at Stamp & Scrapbook Expo! We hope to see you there!

Mesa, AZ Stamp & Scrapbook Expo September 15-16    *Classes Available
Denver, CO Stamp & Scrapbook Expo September 29-30    *Classes Available

Visit our booth and enjoy shopping our stamps, dies and accessories priced 15% lower than our website! You will also find all our newest releases, including new Halloween, Christmas, and hot new interactive stamp and die sets! Check out our free make & takes, as well as our watercolor demos to learn how to watercolor the Art Impressions way!

We still have plenty of seats in our Watercolor Workshop, so grab a friend and register for class!

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

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 complete the project at home: Scissors or paper trimmer, foam tape, and tape runner. Optional: Corner rounder.

Last year we were selected as an Elite Workshop Presenter by Stamp & Scrapbook Expo for our 2016 Watercolor Workshop! We hope you can join us in our new 2017 Watercolor Workshop!

Sold out Watercolor Class in Anaheim, CA!

Mesa, AZ Watercolor Workshop, September 15-16, 8:30 AM  *Register Here for Class
Denver, CO Watercolor Workshop, September 29-30, 8:30 AM  *Register Here for Class

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. Not in the area for one of our shows? Request our stamps at your local stamp store, and check out our Dealer Locator for a store near you! New releases are gradually posted on our website, so be sure you are signed up for our retail newsletter to be notified!

Happy Stamping!

Where will Art Impressions be? August 2017

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August begins tomorrow! Hurry, squeeze in that last bit of summer before fall arrives! 😉  As always, the Art Impressions Team is traveling around the United States to stamp and scrapbook shows, and we wanted to share where we will be in August! We hope to see you in our travels!

 Cincinnati, OH Stampaway August 11-12 *Classes Sold Out

Edison, NJ Stamp & Scrapbook Expo  August 11-12 *Classes Available

Schaumburg, IL Stamp & Scrapbook Expo August 18-19 *Classes Sold Out

Houston, TX Creating Keepsakes Convention August 25-26 *Classes Available Fri. Sat.

We are kicking off the month at Stampaway in Cincinnati, OH! Join us for the Friday Night Preview Party on August 11, and come back on Saturday for the all day convention! On the same weekend, our second travel team will be around the corner at Edison, NJ for the Stamp & Scrapbook Expo, and we still have spots left in our Watercolor Workshop! We will be back at Scrapbook Expo the following weekend, August 18-19, in Schaumburg, IL! On August 25-26, we are visiting Texas again for Creating Keepsakes Convention in Houston, where there are still spaces left in our Friday and Saturday Watercolor Workshop! Join us at one of these shows for FREE make and take, watercolor demos, and the benefit of purchasing stamps at a price 15% lower than our website! Sign up for our Watercolor Workshop, and you will receive an exclusive $20 stamp set!

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

The BEST part about our August shows is they are the first ones we are bringing our NEW releases to! Check out our Facebook Live video to see these exciting, new stamps and dies!



Not in the area for one of our shows? Request our stamps your local stamp store, and check out our Dealer Locator for a store near you! These stamps will be gradually released on our website, so be sure you're signed up for our retail newsletter to be the first to find out when!

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.

Happy Stamping!

Where will Art Impressions be? July 2017

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Can you believe it is almost July? The Art Impressions Team is on the go, and we wanted to give you a quick preview where you can find us for the month of July! We love traveling and meeting new friends at stamp and scrapbook conventions, and next month we are visiting four corners of the USA at one Creating Keepsakes Convention and two Stamp & Scrapbook Expos! 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!

Workshop Title: Watercolor Stamping by Art Impressions

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

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 complete the project at home: Scissors or paper trimmer, foam tape, and tape runner. Optional: Corner rounder.

Last year we were selected as an Elite Workshop Presenter by Stamp & Scrapbook Expo for our 2016 Watercolor Workshop! We hope you can join us in our new 2017 Watercolor Workshop!

Sold out Watercolor Class in Anaheim, CA!

Lancaster, PA Creating Keepsakes Convention July 7-8 *Classes Available Fri. Sat.

Duluth, GA Stamp & Scrapbook Expo  July 14-15 *Classes Available

Santa Clara, CA Stamp & Scrapbook Expo  July 28-29 *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!

To our wholesale customers, we hope to see you there!

The Art Impressions Team is also looking forward to participating in the AFCI (Association For Creative Industries) Mixed Media Event in Salt Lake City, UT this July! We will be showing BRAND NEW releases, including 2017 Holiday! The Mixed Media Event is a trade show open only to suppliers, retailers, and association members, but be sure to follow Art Impressions on Facebook and Instagram to view sneak peeks of our new goodies! Look for our new releases at your local stamp stores, and at our booth at stamp and scrapbook conventions starting in August! We cannot wait to show you what we have in store!

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!

Announcing Art Impression's 2016 Show Schedule!

We are excited to announce our 2016 show schedule! We hope to see you on the road! Be sure to check out the promoter websites for more details and to sign up for our watercolor class (select locations only). You won't want to miss this! Classes include a $20 stamp set! Love to help? We're looking for outgoing and energetic people to work our Make & Take table for all hours of the shows. Must be able to stand all day and work well with other crafters. Workers will receive $10/hour, free entrance to the show and paid parking. Please email Annelise at annelise@artimpressions.com with your name, phone number and location if interested. Click on the city for more details: Grapevine,TX Stamp & Scrapbook Expo February 19-20 Pleasanton, CA Stamp & Scrapbook Expo March 4-5 Mesa, AZ Rubber Stamp Events March 5-6 Albuquerque, NM Rubber Stamp Events March 12-13 Canyonville, OR Create Your Retreat March 18-19 Anaheim, CA Stamp & Scrapbook Expo April 7-9 Collinsville, IL Creating Keepsakes Conventions April 8-9 Akron, OH Adventures in Stamping April 23-24 Manchester, NH Creating Keepsakes Convention April 23-24 Novi, MI Great Lakes Mega Meet May 5-7 Denver, CO Stamp & Scrapbook Expo May 13-14 (Cancelled) Syracuse, NY Too Much Fun Promotions May 21-22 Portland, OR Creating Keepsakes Conventions June 3-4 Orlando, FL Stamp & Scrapbook Expo June 3-4 Shakopee, MN Rubber Stamp Events June 11-12 Arlington, TX Great American Scrapbook Convention June 16-18 Chantilly, VA Stamp & Scrapbook Expo June 24-25 (Cancelled) Orlando, FL Stamp Fest June 25-26 Puyallup, WA Stamp & Scrapbook Expo July 8-9 Collinsville, IL Rubber Stamp Events July 9-10 Duluth, GA Stamp & Scrapbook Expo July 15-16 Lancaster, PA Creating Keepsakes Convention July 29-30 Cincinnati, OH Stampaway August 6 Santa Clara, CA Stamp & Scrapbook Expo August 5-6 Somerset, NJ Stamp & Scrapbook Expo August 12-13 Schaumburg, IL Stamp & Scrapbook Expo August 19-20 The Woodlands, TX Creating Keepsakes Convention August 26-17 Marlborough, MA Stamp & Scrapbook Expo September 9-10 (Cancelled) Chehalis, WA Heirloom Productions September 10-11 Mesa, AZ Stamp & Scrapbook Expo September 16-17 (Cancelled) Hillsboro, OR Heirloom Productions September 17-18 Fort Wayne, IN Too Much Promotions October 1-2 (Cancelled) Strongsville, OH Adventures in Stamping October 7-8 Sevierville, TN Too Much Fun Promotions October 15-16 Sacramento, CA Stamp & Scrapbook Expo October 21-22 Ontario, CA Stamp & Scrapbook Expo November 4-5 Mesa, AZ Rubber Stamp Events November 5-6 Tacoma, WA Creating Keepsakes Convention November 11-12 Carson, CA The Original Rubber Stamp Convention November 12-13 Keizer, OR (TBA) Art Impressions Warehouse Sale November 18-19 *This schedule is subject to change without notice. Check the conventions' website for the most updated information.* Print this coupon and bring it to the show of your choice!