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Friday, August 5, 2011

Impress Rubber Stamps + giveaway!

Some of you may know that my friend Thienly, of Mod Paperie, visited Seattle with her family last week. The first place that I wanted to bring her was my favorite rubber stamp store, Impress. 

There are 3 Impress store locations in Washington State but my favorite is the one at Tukwilla. It is about a 40 mins drive from my home but I try to find every excuse I can get to go there. This time, not only did I have Thienly's visit as my big excuse to visit the store, the Impress' Holiday Event was in itself, a wonderful reason to be there.

I tell Hubby that I like to go to Impress "because it impresses me" (haha!) every time I go there. Just look at all these cards that they have on display at the store. They are pretty impressive, don't you think. (Sorry, I couldn't help it. I'll stop with the corniness now. :-P  )

Love how "JOY" is stamped in a different color and over the tree.
"fleece Navidad"! Haha!
I LOVE this card!
Make a tree stand out from the rest by making it 3D.
There's a bell on Rudolph! and I love how the ornaments are stamped and "strung" up.

I've always enjoyed going to the Impress store. Their cards always inspire me and some, like the ones below, just crack me up. 


Impress is a rubber stamper's paradise. They sell stamps, and papers and inkpads and they have the coolest embellishments. I buy the neatest brads from them but I do love these honeycomb papers that they carry. All you have to do is cut and open it up and you'll find a fancy new embellishment for your project.


I love these divine twine too. I must have these in every color!


If you want to see even more pictures of the Holiday event, just click here to check out the photos from the Impress "Christmas in July" album on Facebook.

If you are in the Seattle area, you must visit Impress. If you are not in the Seattle area, you can still get your stamping goodies from the Impress online store. Even better, Impress has just started their web sale on Thursday and you can use the coupon code "summer sale" for 15% off everything. 


Also, and only for the readers of this blog, Impress is offering a really awesome giveaway. One of you will win......

24 Fresh Ink!
(retail: $142.80)
Stock photo from the Impress website.

The Fresh Ink! ink pads retail for $5.95 each and these are some of the best pigment ink pads that are currently on the market. The larger size surface provides ink coverage for medium to large size stamps and all Fresh Ink! are acid free, non toxic and embossable.The colors of these ink pads are to die for! Just ask Thienly, she bought a whole bunch of them when she was at the store. ;-)

To enter in the giveaway, all you have to do is ....

1. Click here to go to the Impress Facebook page. LIKE them and post that "Under A Cherry Tree.com sent me".

2. Leave a comment here and  tell me how much you love me  name one item from the Impress online store.

Entries to the giveaway will be accepted from now until Aug 11, 11:59pm PST. The winner will be picked by Random.org and announced on Friday, Aug 12. Don't miss out on this awesome giveaway. Click here to go to the Impress Facebook page now. 



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128 comments :

  1. Bee's hiveAugust 5, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    FIRST!
    I know you don't like me proclaiming publicly but I do love you - sobbing.
    You know the first thing I saw was that crosshatched dotted stamp...and the large scroll frame stamp...me likey. I still love you though.

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  2. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    I love how you featured Impress on your blog post today!! I have always loved their website and FINALLY got to visit the store about a month ago. LOVED IT!! I saw the monkey brads on their online store and it made me smile.

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  3. Anna DawnAugust 5, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Ooohhh! Thanks for all the cool pictures! I wish I could go inside this store! I might go a little crazy though! I absolutely adore their clear carrot boxes!! And I just bought some honeycomb paper online! Yay! :-)

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  4. RuthieAugust 5, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    ha ha - of course we all love you Jin - goes without saying!

    My fave from the store was the lickle skull and bones onesie stamp - so cute!

    Rx

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  5. LezlyeAugust 5, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    I have love Impress for a while, I always love all theyre little embellishments and packaging that the sell, and the stamps are always in style! I have a bunch in my stamp cabinet!

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  6. KarenAugust 5, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Wow, what a beautiful store!! How I would love to go ... although, since I live in Maine ... allllll the way across the country, don't think it will be anytime soon! But, glad they have an online store! I liked their FB page and have been drooling over their online store and love the crosshatch dot background stamp!!
    Thanks for sharing them with us!
    Karen

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  7. Lila BassetteAugust 5, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    It's hard to pick a stamp they are all fab. So I will post Divine Twine as my pick for the item to post about. Thank You!

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  8. Kelly GAugust 5, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    I love the bianca snowflake stamp. I'm across the country also and don't see myself getting there...thank goodness for online stores!!

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  9. LindseyAugust 5, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    They sell stamp pads

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  10. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Hello Jin,

    I love those stamp pads and their sentiment stamps. I'm so happy they have an online store so I can order some things. Yippee !!!

    Thanks, Lorna Mae

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  11. sweetlilscrapperAugust 5, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    love the polk-a-dot shoe stamp!! and the monkey brads hehe!

    sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
    sweetlilscrapper at hotmail dot ca

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  12. Diana HutchensAugust 5, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing this store & website. Sadly, I will not be in Washington anytime soon, so online will have to be my option for now. I like that they show you ways to use the products in new ways. I absolutely love the watermelon stamp. The divine twine is a must-have as well. Oh, Jin, I can already feel my credit card hemorrhaging!!! C:

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  13. JanieAugust 5, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Would love to win the Fresh Inks ! ! ! Thanks for doing this give-away. I loved a lot of things from their on-line store. I really liked the witch ribbon.

    www.janiescraftcloset.blogspot.com

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  14. CraftyhomemadeAugust 5, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Sure we love you Jin :). I like their scalloped circle die.

    Indira

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  15. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    That is an amazing set of inks! I love the divine twine posted on their store, and I agree with you Jin, one of every color is needed in my scrap room also. Lets see one a week for how many weeks........ I am going to get in trouble if I keep looking at those spools of twine!

    lisa_anderson771@yahoo.com

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  16. Jean CrossAugust 5, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Hi there! I've had my eye on these for awhile: 5203E - large pine cones. I love the detail in them and they're a great size.

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  17. LilaAugust 5, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Love the Tropical Tangerine color of Stickles.

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  18. Pink & PaperAugust 5, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Wow - I love so much from Impress! I'm jealous of that store! We don't have anything like that near me. I am really liking the flower stick pins from their online store. And of course - the colorful twine!

    Cheryl
    blondiee975@gmail.com

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  19. Spare Thyme InkAugust 5, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    I thought the mini cookie cutters looked fun. I miss living up the hill from the Tukwila Impress ;( So much fun!

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  20. jennyAugust 5, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Oh Jin, how do i love thee let me count the ways... i love that you respond to my emails :o) i love that you post awesome tutorials for newbies like me.. i love that you share your talent and inspire us to attempt to be just as great...
    I love Impress rubber stamps, i have ordered from them before and they really are great! hmmm to pick just one item from there online store jeez.. hmmmm how about the cute Sweet Pea Flower Soft

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  21. Jnett's PlaceAugust 5, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    I want the Divine Twine sampler pack for $5.00 I've been wanting some for awhile. Great products

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  22. Mom of depends on the kid and placeAugust 5, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Thanks for bringing Impress to my attention. They have soooo much to choose from but I would have to get the Peace and Candy Corn brads for my little people : )

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  23. LizAugust 5, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Jin,

    First of all, let me say that I LOVE your blog. I have been a follower since I purchased MTC. Thanks for sharing the Impressed online store! I love the zebra onesie stamp and the divine twine.

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  24. maryAugust 5, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    I love the latest ideas category and that it makes it so easy to order just what is needed for the card!

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  25. BertAugust 5, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    LOVE the mini hangers! So cute!

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  26. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    The honeycomb paper is SO cool!! I also love their embellishments... the bird brads are way too cute!!

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  27. MariaAugust 5, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Thanks Jin for the AWESOME giveaway!! I LOVE the Divine Twine! I think that I am going to add visiting Impress in Seattle to my Bucket List!
    Maria
    mdowner at swnebr dot net
    www.mdcraftcorner.blogspot.com

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  28. JessicaAugust 5, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    I think I might bite the bullet and join the twine crazy. I like the twine sample at $5, not too bad.

    Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  29. CityGirl PlannersAugust 5, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I am digging all the sparkly envelopes they have. I am always on the lookout for them because I hate to make my own. Now I like them on FB too!

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Becki
    adonijah73 at gmail dot com

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  30. Flamenco92627/ JulietaAugust 5, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I'm sure they are really "impressed" with your post on them! I like to be corny too!!
    And I actually do love you Jin, and am sobbing right along with Belinda. As for their site, it is awesome-I love the three holiday punch set!

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  31. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Jin, I do love your blog! And I love the 5195G - poinsettia ornament w/dots stamp in the online store at Impress!

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  32. CherriAugust 5, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    First visit to your blog, but I'll be back! I live in MN so probably wont be able to visit the store, but loved the Party Flag Inserts on their website. So many fun ideas!! I'm sure I'll grow to love you as well.

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  33. MichelleAugust 5, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    LOVE Impress!!! I don't go there as often as I'd like, but every time I go I could be there for hours! That baker's twine sampler is so great...I think I may just have to pick that up!

    Thanks for the giveaway Jin!!!

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  34. JackiAugust 5, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Yes, we LOVE you and all your wonderful creations. My favorite from the Impress online store is the standing lady bug punch, I love bees, butterflies, and lady bugs...Thansk for the chance of winning.

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  35. JackiAugust 5, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Also, like I told Impress...you and Thienly are the worse ENABLERS!!! LOL

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  36. Ceci V.August 5, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Jin! I love this place too bad it is like on the other side of the country :( (I am in GA) I wish we had one over here, it would be more fun than just shopping online.

    My favorite stamp is 5092D - ornaments, I think I am going to get it and start making my Christmas cards early since I always end up running out time because my daughter has a birthday the week before Christmas! It is not unusual for me to run out of time hahaha

    Thanl you for sharing the link and for the giveaway.

    PS I want all that twine too!!

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  37. Houses Built of CardsAugust 5, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    What a fun store! I live about 1 1/2 hours north, but if I get down that direction I might have to stop by! I LOVE the Divine twine that they have - I'm kind of addicted to twine, and that is beautiful! I also liked their Facebook page. Thanks for an INCREDIBLE giveaway! Wow - some lucky person is going to be very happy!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  38. Karolyn at Paper TherapyAugust 5, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Oh my goodness - you highlighted every single one of my favorite cards at the event!! Wasn't it just an amazing show?!! I walked out of there with a ginormous bag of goodies that I can't wait to start playing with. And yes, I can speak from experience, that those Fresh Inks are second to NONE!! The coverage is flawless - it's a perfect stamp every single time!! I'm so sad that we missed meeting each other, but we'll definitely have to make a point of meeting up some time soon. The next time you decide to make a trip south, FB message me and maybe we can go together?!! Great giveaway, Jin - that lucky winner is going to feel like they died and went to heaven when they get their hands on those delicious inks!!

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  39. CynthiaAugust 5, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Oh my! They have such cute stuff! I went on over and liked their FB page. I have to say I LOVE that crosshatch dot background stamp! Soooo fun!

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  40. Mary DAugust 5, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Went and checked out the store. So much neat stuff. I just loved those little monkey brads. Definitely have to go back and check out the whole line. Thanks for a chance to win. Just love the colors of the ink pads.

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  41. sandyjAugust 5, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    White paper fans. I tried to find the honey comb paper, any one see where it was listed?

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  42. Jin YongAugust 5, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    sandy, the honeycomb papers are here: http://www.impressrubberstamps.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=paper_honeycomb&Category_Code=

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  43. cropmom66August 5, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    I am so glad I don't live in Washington!! I would be broke!! I love the selection of embellishments. The brads are adorable...pail and shovel, candy corns, spiders....OMG!!

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  44. BarbAugust 5, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Spent more money I didn't have. This time on Flower Soft in Autumn, Polar, and Green colors. Thanks Jin!
    aossabo@gmail.com

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  45. Bee's Zen GardenAugust 5, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Woohoo, love you Jin! And no it's not because of your awesome giveaways... well not only anyway! LOL ;-)
    Hmm one item from the online store? Well those awesome Fresh Ink ink pads of course!! And the burnt sienna embossing powder looked yummy too... ;-P

    (oh and since I'm here...thanks for telling me how to post on blogger when blogger doesn't want me to, LOL)

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  46. Lori BarnettAugust 5, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I found your blog through my friend Karolyn. She knows all the cool places to go to :) I will be visiting you often!!! Great giveaway from Impress! Keeping my fingers and toes crossed. One of the items they sell in their online store is GOOSEBUMPS Spray.

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  47. BECKYAugust 5, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Wonderful webstore. So many stamps I'll post about 5123D - mod leaves i'd really like to have that one.

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  48. KarenAugust 5, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I love it all. I love the papers, especially the textured card stock.

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  49. AliciaAugust 5, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Those honeycomb papers are delightful!

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  50. xoxoAugust 5, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Love the collection of their card stock & papers!!!

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  51. TheYoungLynchesAugust 5, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    My favorite item from Impress are the little wire coat hangers!!

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  52. Dee AAugust 5, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    You again!?!? LOL

    Thank you, Jin, for all the enablin' you do, although I'm sure my husband doesn't feel quite the same way.

    I love the poppy and peony stamps from the Impress web site. I couldn't chose just one!

    Have a good day and I'm sure I'll see you somewhere else today : )

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  53. Karen S.August 5, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    I love the little bird brads!

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  54. Mom to DeannaAugust 5, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Jin, let me tell you how telented you are, with such amazing skills, in so many crafty ways... I know, by now you are saying enough, enough already.... ok.

    Name one? Are you crazy? From all those stamps,papers,pens, inks, ribbons, stickers, chipboard,and well, you get the picture. But, I gotta have some of that twine..I don't have any! And have been dying to get some too.

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  55. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Hi Jin I love your blog but I especially like this one because it is a win win if you dont win the give away you have probided us with a great online store to buy from(with i will be doing some of)My Fave where the Polo Mini Button Brads i can think of someny things i can do with them love it thanks again!!

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  56. PepperAugust 5, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Bubba Elephant makes me smile and think of you!

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  57. GabyCreates.comAugust 5, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I agree with Mom to Deanna...how can we just name one, WOW I love it that they sell Divine Twine and the Quick Stik, the Copics, glitter, stamps on and on TFS

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  58. Scrappy Moms StampsAugust 5, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    OMGosh - AWESOME store!! We only have one "Stamp" store near us and it is getting ready to close. :(

    I wish I lived closer - I would be here all the time! :)

    I love the Anywhere on the Page Florish Square punch.

    {{{ HUGS }}}

    Mel

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  59. TrinaAugust 5, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    I really like this stamp:Woodland Basket MBC1348, it's a plain but cute basket, and with my cuttihg machine would be a great background for cut and shaped flowers..I also like the Tree of Blooms (MBG1769). Wow, there are really SO many to like it's hard to choose. Thanks for this opportunity Impress and Jin Yong!

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  60. ChunyuanAugust 5, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Thanks for the post. I like their font for some sentiments. I have congratulatios, hello and thanks in that font.

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  61. NeldaAugust 5, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Oooo, too many things to line at their store - dangerous place to send me, lol! I love the "Fleece Navidad stamp and the puffy sheep that they used (http://www.impressrubberstamps.com/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=MBC1812_puffy_sheep&Category_Code=). So cute!! neldacnm at yahoo

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  62. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I have a small obsession with Sock Monkeys, so I am in love with the Sock Monkey brads!

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  63. AndreaAugust 5, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Jin, I love, love, love your site! I think the "Let it Snowman" is adorable!

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  64. just jaymaAugust 5, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    your blog was the first one I found when I was exploring other options with my old PC machine. I LOVE ewe. LOL =) Oh, and I love the birch forest stamp on the impress website!

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  65. DebiAugust 5, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    OMG, love the store, love the Ocean Blue Flower Soft....gorgeous and LOVE YOU Jin....truly
    Thanks for the opportunity.

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  66. cal8007August 5, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Hi Jin! I'm sure you and Thinley had lots of fun shopping!

    I can't leave a message on Impress' facebook page because I don't have an account, but just wanted to tell you they have fabulous stamps.

    I especially love the nature stamps; they have beautiful flowers.

    I too love the raindeer stamp, it looks like the antlers where samped with a letterpress.

    Hugs,

    Carmen L
    cal8007 at aol dot com

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  67. KasiAugust 5, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    That was pretty hilarious...you're crossed out part!! I've never head of Impress!! Now I have to look into it some more!

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  68. ccAugust 5, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    love their stamps and the honeycomb papers! thx for the chance to win!!

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  69. MiwaAugust 5, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    I just "liked" Impress on FB and checked out their store. As an entomologist, I had to check out their bug stuff - cute ladybug items! I think I'm going to have to get that standing ladybug punch... and maybe their ladybug brads... oh, and they have cute bees! Oh, my!

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  70. The Bookin RoomAugust 5, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    OMG I love that store!! I just 'liked' them on FB and checked out their punches. I have a 3 yo boy so I went straight to the robot punch for $16.99...must have!! TFS

    xoxo Charity
    thebookinroom@hotmail.com
    thebookinroom.blogspot.com

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  71. joniAugust 5, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    I love visiting your blog Jin!!!! So happy I found you...loved your reviews on all the die cut machines!!! I would love to walk around this store...so many great things to look at and touch! I really loved their variety of super cool brads! Love that bird one! Thanks Jin!
    hugs,
    joni

    arcocha at yahoo dot com

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  72. karenAugust 5, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    I was just poking around on the Impress site - going to head back after this - I love the ink colors and names. Tomato Red jumped out at me because I'm longing for some of the green tomatoes that I'm growing to turn RED!
    Thank you for showing us this site.
    Karen

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  73. ConnieAugust 5, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Jin, You always inspire me! I see stuff you create and I'm like...why didn't I think of that...LOL Love you!
    Oh and the Impress online store has wonderful "Flower Soft" which I adore!

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  74. Myrna N.August 5, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Now thats the kind of store I love! I, too, would love that Devine Twine in every color. The honeycomb paper looks like fun.
    Jin, you know we all love you!
    Myrna N.

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  75. TabithaAugust 5, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Wow thanks for the heads up on this site. Love their stamps and punches. My favorite is the Pop Up Tulip punch. Too cute. Thanks for a chance to win and looking forward to seeing more creations.

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  76. CatherineAugust 5, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Of course we all love you Jin!! And I adore those sock monkey brads...OMG sooo cute!!!

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  77. Kathy AnnAugust 5, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    I really like the double edge blossom punch! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

    Kathy A

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  78. April AyalaAugust 5, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Wow this site has so much stuff I want...I like the Heart gumball machine stamp. Most of all I LOVE the Impressive Ideas Tabs this is great! I love how you can see what products they used and also show the pricing. I can see it now I will be spending a lot of money due to this feature..lol

    April Ayala
    aprilayala@live.com

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  79. FMontyAugust 5, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Oh my goodness!!! I never knew about this store that is probably mins from my office. Guess where I'm going for my lunch hr on Mon :) THANK YOU!!! oh! And I did all that was asked...to much to like on-line, I'm giong to be in TROUBLE on Mon :)
    fmadera75(at)gmail(dot)com

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  80. Jessica CanhamAugust 5, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    You are soooo lucky to live near an Impress store. I already like their Facebook page and I love the Outline Poppy stamp because it looks like fun to color with my Copic markers! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

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  81. Mooy oh Mooy!August 5, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I have loved this store forever - I have only ever seen their online products but I have always wanted to go to their store. I LOVE the simple classic designs they come up with. I would love to try out the Italian Cotton Ribbon.

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  82. Raven BAugust 5, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Yeah I just parused over here to check out your new and fabulous projects and what do I find...awesome inspiration. I LOVE All of those cards. Thanks for sharing all about that fabulous company and their awesome cards. Super in love with the picnic border punch. I havent seen that one anywhere else!!!

    Hugs,
    Raven

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  83. Kyleen King ZelenakAugust 5, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Love your blog and LOVE the Impress Store web site! Wish we had an Impress store in MN to see everything in person. I like the doodle ornate stamp set and all the wonderful creative ideas on the web site. Thanks for letting us know about Impress! Thanks for the chance to win too. BTW, August 12th is my birthday (a BIG one) so this giveaway would be an awesome birthday present!

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  84. JillianAugust 5, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Love the Monkey Brads from Impress! Also in their current e-mail they have the cutest craft using an altoid tin. Gotta find out how to recreate that!

    P.S. I really want that ink!

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  85. Lauren JAugust 5, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Hey Jin, just recently found your blog- great info! I was drawn to the brads also, my favorite is the Lady Bug! Thanks for the tips, suggestions and this chance for the giveaway!

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  86. Brittany KohlAugust 5, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Ummm, was just at the Impress online store, yeah, it's gonna be a bad, bad thing, lol, I'm completely in love with the zebra & skull onesies, and about 70 other stamps, lol! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  87. Becky ABCAugust 6, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Stamps and inks and paper, oh my! I think my husband is going to disconnect the internet soon to prevent me from getting one of everything thing! How do you chose what to get?!? Everything is soo wonderful. Once again thanks for another addiction Jin! :O)

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  88. Thienly AzimAugust 6, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Eeek! I'm so glad that you literally dragged me to this store! YES - I can brag that I was the one that went to this store with you!!! I feel so special! I think that you were a great host by making sure that I did check out this place! I loved everything there - all the stamps, all the embellishements, the way things were displayed, and all the project samples... definitely can hang out there all day! Thanks again, and I'm so excited about this giveaway! I know I bought a few, but I was wishing that I had bought them all! So many lovely colors!

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  89. Thienly AzimAugust 6, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Oh, and I forgot to name one item - I bought the honeycomb paper pads and I can't wait to try them out - looks so neat!

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  90. SueAugust 6, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    I'm lusting over the Copic marker set and the flower sequin kit. I have loved Impress forever. I've only been in an actual store once and never wanted to leave. The online store has been a fave for ages.

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  91. Lisa's Creative NicheAugust 6, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Wow, what a fantastic store! i wish I lived close to one... then maybe for my bank account sake it's a good thing! hehehe! Thanks so much, I went to their fb page as lisa bankes-lahiff and I love their tree and snowflake stickers, too cute! Thanks again!
    Lisa
    summer_sunset54 at hotmail dot com

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  92. euniceAugust 6, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Very cool store! Thanks for the link...I'm pleased to find a new place on line that stocks the hard to get Memory Box dies!

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  93. mom2mikboAugust 6, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    WOW what a cool store! I love the Seattle area. They (Washington in general) have so many more places for our craft than does Utah.
    Anywho, don't you just love the honeycomb embellishments?! And I love love love all the wonderful new inks.
    Excuse me now, I must go shopping. hehe

    P.S I hope your friend had a wonderful time on her vacation with you. I love your Blog, it is an easy, fun, informative read. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with us.

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  94. 2KutiesGrandmaAugust 6, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    I am a Christmas fan - and I fell in love with the Nordic Snowflake punch. What a cool store - wish we had something that nice near me. (Or maybe not, LOL. I'm not sure my wallet would appreciate that.)

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  95. AndreaAugust 6, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    I truly enjoy your blog... Tukwila Impress is my favorite store. :) While I LOVE everything on the website- I love the Memory Box stamps and matching dies- Bubba the Elephant makes me smile. :)

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  96. Gena HAugust 6, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    The Impress online store is so awesome! I am going to have to be very, very careful with how large my order is going to be!! There are so many neat things there. I love the monkey brads...so cute!!

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  97. UnknownAugust 6, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I love your stuff. I found you through MTC and I'm very inspired by your Lettering Delights projects.

    As for the online store...those Twinchies things look pretty cool! I have never seen those before.

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  98. katieb'screativeendeavorsAugust 6, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    I love the toil and trouble metal icons and brads. They are too cute for halloween. That honeycomb paper was pretty cool too though.

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  99. AnonymousAugust 6, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Hi Jin,
    Love the "slap on some lipstick and you'll be fine" stamp, but the divine twine is niiiiiice.
    thanks
    linda

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  100. IvyAugust 6, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Lots of great card ideas! Like the honeycomb papers, bee n ladybug brads and those mini hangers are so cute!

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  101. SugarGemAugust 6, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    I go to IMPRESS as much as possible! I own all their stamp pads and I SWEAR by them! I have been saying it forever now and I am SOOOOO glad finally people are listening! Thanks Jin for sharing! I would LOVE to win more pads! :) Lenae

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  102. KTAugust 6, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Love the Divine Twine sampler pack (they don't carry it in the craft stores near me) and also the honeycomb papers (llease make a cute card from them to inspire us).

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  103. AnonymousAugust 6, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Oh, how I wish I could visit that store! The next best thing would be winning all that ink!
    I love the party flag inserts, the twine, the mini pom pom, the snowman stamp....well you get the idea!


    eaeforcar3 at hotmail.com

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  104. lypaoAugust 7, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Love the Stardust Glitter Pens! I need to get a pack and try them out!

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  105. LesleeAugust 7, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Started checking out their store when my dd went to college in Tacoma. So, when we take her to school in the fall and pick her up in the spring, I get to stock up on supplies from Impress Rubber Stamps. Their store in Tukwila is awesome. I love the Memory Box Dies and their rubber stamps. The Fresh Ink Pad are to die for. So disappointed my daughter is driving herself back this fall and I miss out on my fix.

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  106. CamilleAugust 7, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Thanks for introducing me to Impress. I am loving it and know I will go crazy there! It's hard to pick one favorite item because I like them all but I think that the mini cookie cutters are darling!

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  107. DonnaAugust 7, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    They have such cute stuff! I really like their Halloween Punches.

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  108. Keely CarignanAugust 7, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I really love the crosshatch stamps. I learned how to do that in art school and I've never seen that art form on a stamp before.

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  109. Brittany ChaversAugust 7, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I LOVE allll of the photos you posted! So many great ideas! My favorite thing from their online store has to be the bird brads! LOVE! I am ordering those right away! Thanks for the great give away!

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  110. AnonymousAugust 7, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Thanks for your tutorial on the Silhouette SD print and cut. I need to try it. Off the Impress site, I like the clear tubes and clear boxes! As well as the kraft bags and glassine bags! Love packaging stuff!

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  111. Amy WAugust 7, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    The Blingage Alphabet set looks cool
    at the online store!
    And, Jin I do love you.

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  112. teachdanzAugust 7, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    too many goodies to choose from but the carrot boxes were unique and cute:-)
    ikennic at q dot com

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  113. VinsonAugust 7, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    I love your work, your blog and just everything about you! I am amazed at those cool honeycomb papers!

    Wendy
    Wendywkchui@hotmail.com

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  114. AnonymousAugust 7, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    I like the organic stripe ribbon! Love it!

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  115. Beth WAugust 7, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Wow! I am impressed. Did not know about the Impress stores in Washington and will definitely have to get a motel and spend a weekend. Before the snow falls and makes the passes treacherous. LOL! I'm sure I could easily spend a day looking around and getting ideas. I like the idea of the demo cards so you get an idea of what you can do with the stamps and different embellishments. Those ink pads are beautiful. I could sure have fun with them.

    Thanks for taking the time to post your blog and sharing such a wonderful crafter's paradise.

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  116. Beth WAugust 7, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Oh...forgot to mention one thing from the online store. I like the liquid applique. They show it used as whipped cream on a card but I think it would be perfect to use as snow on winter cards.

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  117. Four11LadyAugust 8, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Yes I do love you............LOL but as far as what I love on the site............the organic stipe ribbon, the divine twine......etc etc etc etc.
    Sure sounds like you 2 had a grand time together,thanks for sharing and making me jealous!! LOL ;)
    By the way, I love your site and I just bought a SILHOUETTE....

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  118. DogCarbonAugust 8, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    love the witch on a broom stick with the flourish behing it!

    Can't wait to buy the Silhouette Cameo in October, all thanks to you promotin' the Sil'.

    thanks for a wonderful blog.

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  119. SmartchickAugust 8, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Oh, I'm a sucker for Halloween stuff so I love the candy corn brads and the rhinestone spider brads. How cute! Enjoying your site. How did I not find you before now?

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  120. Jen NAugust 8, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Wow! You are such a kind & wonderful woman to share your favorite crafty shops with a new out of town visitor! You are one of a kind! I love the different colors of Fresh Ink. Thanks for the chance to win! jenny dot naus at yahoo dot com

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  121. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Wow! Love the Impress online store! Just one item?? I really liked the Crosshatch Vine stamp, and the candy corn brads & mini peace sign brads(so cute!), the Impress mini snowflake and tree stickers and the mini cookie cutters. Great store!

    Thanks, Julie
    jstoller@ameritech.net

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  122. stampgramAugust 8, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Thanks a lot Jin, Now I have another big list of "needs", starting with those adorable Sock Monkey Brads! Thanks for a tour of the store and for the link. They have lots of wonderful "candy"! I think I am going to be so poor. LOL

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  123. LeeLeeAugust 8, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    I just discovered your blog and LOVE how your tutorials are so easy to follow. Visited the Impress online store for the first time and really liked their watermelon stamp. I especially like how they added glossy accents on their sample to make the seeds pop.

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  124. Marcia F.August 8, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Oh, how I miss this store...used to visit at least twice a month when I lived in Seattle. What I like best is their selection of inks. Also, those Copic markers they sell are the best markers for coloring!!!!

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  125. shescraftyAugust 9, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    I just found your blog and love it! I have LOVED Impress for years and its so hard to choose just one item from the store! Fresh Ink in Red Current and Tomato Red are amazing, and so are all of the Savvy Stamps.

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  126. EmbeeArqamAugust 9, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Haha! We all love you vewwy vewwy much! (especially for posting this *impressive* giveaway)

    Frostyville border! love its intricacy! <3

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  127. CorrieAugust 11, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    love this post and thanks for showing a new place for me to shop. They have such nice stamps but I really want the crown brads for my daughters princess pages (aside from all that twine)

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  128. Fuyo WatanabeAugust 22, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Is there a store like Impress in southern California? Can anyone recommend a must see scrapbooking store in the Los Angeles area? Or San Diego?

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