Sneak Peek Day 3

Oh my goodness the last day of Sneak Peeks are here and tomorrow Saturday the 12th is our blog hop. Be ready to start at 7am Eastern time. I really hope you can join us. We are going to have a ton of new images for you to look at and ALL 8 releases will be on sale tomorrow. How Exciting! We will be giving away a special PRIZE to one lucky winner at the Blog Hop. Are you ready for one more sneak???







I hope EVERYONE has a HAPPY FRIDAY!!! Hope to see all of you tomorrow!

Sneak Peeks Day 2

Good Morning Everyone! I have a few more Sneak Peeks to share with you of the NEW RELEASES coming VERY SOON. Are you getting excited??? Enjoy everyone.

Also I wanted to remind you of the BLOG HOP on September 12th make sure you stop back by to enjoy the HOP! Have a wonderful day everyone.

Sneak Peeks Beginning Today!

Hello Everyone, guess what?? Our Sneak Peeks are beginning today!!! They will continue until September 12th when our blog hop begins. So keep checking back each day for more sneak peeks of the new releases. This is so exciting! Here we go everyone!






Don't forget about Nicole's Birthday BLOG CANDY that she is offering! Have a fantastic day everyone.

Inky Impressions #14 Challenge

Thank you to those of you who participated in last weeks Birthday Card challenge. There were so many fabulous projects. We love looking at all the great talent out there.

September is Nicole's (Inky's Mama) birthday, so we are celebrating HER all month long. This weeks challenge is to make a pink and brown card. Make any type of card with pink and brown using Inky Impressions stamps/images. One of Nicole's favorite color combos is pink and brown. So come help us celebrate.

Here are some gorgeous samples from the Inspirational Inkettes to get your creative juices flowing.

Crystal

Shary

Pam

Jacqui

MY BIRTHDAY BLOG CANDY (INKY'S MAMA)

Hello Everyone! I hope you all are enjoying your day. Today is a special day here at Inky Impressions. It is my birthday (Inky's Mama) and I decided to offer some awesome blog candy to celebrate my special day. I wanted to give all my followers a chance to win, for all your support during my wonderful adventure. I also wanted everyone to have some fun and celebrate with me on my special day. Crystal, one of the lovely Inspirational Inkettes has thrown in a few yummy goodies & also a green & black scrap tote! (Thanks so much Crystal)

Here's how you can qualify -

Leave a comment, become a follower (if you are not already), and link & add the pic of my candy to your side bar. If you do those 3 simple things.... you could be the lucky winner of all this AWESOME CANDY! The deadline is on October 7th at Midnight Eastern Time. I will then have my little princess... the real life LiLi, draw a winner and we will announce who won, within one week of the close of the candy.

Wanna know what's inside? Here we go!!

Spellbinders Nestabilites- Labels Two Set
Inky Impressions Stamp Lili's Stuffed Bunny
Stampin Up Bold Brights Ink Spots (the whole color family)
Stazon Ink Pad - Pumpkin
Stazon Ink Pad - Mustard
Stampin Up and Misc. Ribbon Swatches
Stampin Up Unmounted Set Doodle That
DCWV Once Upon a Time Paper Pack
Stampin' Up silver eyelets
Martha Stewart Serif Typeface Clear Alpha Set
Making Memories Funky Fibers
Misc. Silver Square Brads
Misc. Snowflake Brads
Variety Pack of layering flowers
Stampin Up Very Lightly Used Very Punny Set
Making Memories Pastel Circle Brads
Making Memories Brights Flower Brads
Making Memories Brights Square Brads
Basic Grey Undressed Chipboard
Made with Love Charms
Misc. Flower Charms
Mark Richards School Embellishment Stickers
Gartner Studios Card Attachments Embellishments
Huge Flower Paper Clips
Autumn Leaves Mod Pattern Paper Pack
A Pack of Fantastix Brush Points
Paper Studio's Circle Brads
Misc. Star Brads
Metallic Rub-ons 7 colors
Karen Foster Self Adhesive Twill
Ensemble Decorative Brads
Wilton Memories Printed Ribbon that is Self Adhesive
Studio G 10 Pack Sentiment and Shape wood mounted Stamp Set
Paper Studios's Diamond Shaped Brads
Rusty Pickle Alphabet Coupons
2 Packs Scrapbooking Glitter Alpha Stickers
Daisy Hill Vellum Swatch Young Boy
Stamp Craft Dye Ink
2 Misc. Stamp Pads
Also Including the Green and Black Scrapbook/ Tool Tote. very lightly used

Also, I wanted to let you all know that we will be having sneak peaks for the ADORABLE New Releases, starting on Wednesday, September 9th 2009. Following the Sneak Peaks, we will be having our Blog Hop starting Saturday, September 12th!

We are so stinkin' excited to show you the new girls. We even have a new little girl being released. She is just so adorable!!!! We hope to see you at the Hop!!!!

UPDATE: If you add the INKY IMPRESSIONS Sneak Peaks & Blog Hop blinkie to your sidebar, in addition to adding the pic of the INKY BIRTHDAY candy.... You will get TWO ENTRIES into the candy!!!!!!! Good Luck everyone! BIG HUGS!!!!!!!

Inky Impressions Challenge #13

Thank you to those of you, that participated in last weeks sketch challenge. There were some fabulous projects. >:0) We love looking at all of the talent that is out there!

September is Nicole's (Inky's Mama) birthday month, so we are celebrating HER all month long! Woo Hoo!! >:0) This week the challenge is a Birthday themed card. Make any type of Birthday themed card using Inky Impressions stamps/images. We are excited to see all of the fabulous birthday cards that you make.

Here are some gorgeous samples from the Inspirational Inkettes, to get your creative juices flowing.

Jenn

Chris

Naoual

Kristine

Michele

Aren't they fabulous?!! You can visit each of their blogs by clicking on their name.

Have a fabulous week everyone!! >:0)

Inky Impressions Challenge #12

Can you believe it has been 12 weeks since we started our challenges? The time is just flying by!! Throughout the last 12 weeks we have seen some absolutely gorgeous creations and last week was no exception. Thank you to everyone who played along. The Inkettes LOVE to inspire you but we also love for you to inspire US, with your fabulous creations, so keep them coming!! >:0)

Just alittle FYI for you.............we will be doing sneak peeks of all of the Inky Impressions new releases very soon so stay tuned, you do NOT want to miss them!! >:0)

Now onto this weeks challenge............this week we have a sketch for you (created by Tonya). To play along just make a creation following the sketch using at least one Inky Impressions image and link your creation using Mr Linky, below. We cannot wait to see all of your fantastic creations using the sketch. >:0)

Are you ready to be inspired? The Inkettes have once again done an amazing job on their creations. Be sure to stop by their blogs and leave them some love. You can visit their blog by clicking on their name.

Shary

Chris

Kristine

Pam

Jacqui

Michele

Have a great week everyone! >:0)

Inky Impressions Challenge #11

Hello to all of you Inky Impressions fans! We would like to thank all of you that participated in the Inky Impressions "tag" challenge last week. You all did a fantastic job! Are you ready to find out who random.org picked as the winner of the $10.00 Inky Impressions gift certificate? We bet you are! >:0) Congratulations goes out to.................................. Dena!! Dena, please email Nicole and let her know that you were the winner of a $10 gift certificate for the Inky Impressions challenge and she will let you know how to claim it. Congratulations! >:0)

This weeks challenge is "Paper Piecing". Make any type of creation following the challenge and an Inky Impressions image to play along. For those of you that may have missed the free digistamp that Nicole offered last week, you can find it here. This allows everyone to play along!! >:0) We can't wait to see all of your awesome paper pieced creations this week!

To get you inspired, here are some samples from the fabulous Inspirational Inkettes.You can visit each of their blogs by clicking on their name.

Shary

Chris

Crystal



Jenn


Kristen


Pam


Naoual



Kristine

Introducing the Inspirational Inkettes

Hello everyone! As you all know, Inky Impressions had a Design Team call recently for new Inspirational Inkettes. We would now like to introduce you to the new Inspirational Inkettes team! These gals are so lovely and super talented, you are going to love them!

Inky Impressions Owner, Nicole (Inky's Mama)

Hello… My name is Nicole. I am a 31 year old stay at home mommy to 4 beautiful children and the wife to a very loving & supportive man, Bill. My hubby & our kiddo’s are MY ENTIRE WORLD!!! I am the Proud Owner of Inky Impressions Rubber Stamps. I started out just scrapbooking but then I was introduced to Rubber Stamping and OMG… I quickly learned that Stamping was my “Passion”. For many years, I have wanted my own Rubber Stamp line. Then back in September of 2008 I had decided to give it a go and try and make my dream a reality! I did all the necessary research and worked hard at learning the entire process. With a lot of hard work and determination I am finally “Adrift on a Dream”. The feeling is unbelievable.

I have the most wonderful husband in this world!!! Bill & I have been together for 12+ years. He is a policeman for our city and a great Role Model to our 4 children. Being a policeman’s wife can be scary at times, but ultimately, I support & respect his childhood dream. That man is my ROCK! He is always there to support me in all that I do!!! With God & a wonderful husband and great kids to support me, I feel like I am on top of the world! Our new stamp line, is just the icing on the cake!

The characters LiLi & Angelica are cartoon versions of our little girls. The character LiLi is a cartoon version of our baby girl MarLeigha whom we call LiLi (pronounced, Lee Lee) and Angelica is a cartoon version of our other baby girl (although older) Angelica. We truly hope that you love our stamps just as much as we have loved designing them.

Inspirational Inkettes Senior Design Team Leader, Tonya Hopkins.










Hello. My name is Tonya. I am a 35 year old stay at home Mom to 2 beautiful girls & the wife to my high school sweetheart, Scott. We reside in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

I have been crafting in one form or another for over 15 years, with decorative painting at the forefront. Several years ago, a friend introduced me to stamping, but I didn’t get serious about it until October of 2008. In October, I stumbled upon a stamping forum and it really peaked my interest. As they say, the rest is history. Stamping is now my passion. Cards are my favorite to create but, I also enjoy making 3D projects and recycling things as well.

When I was asked to be the Senior Design Team Leader for Inky Impressions, I was over the moon with excitement. No words can describe what I felt! I feel truly blessed to have the opportunity to work for such a fabulous woman, like Nicole and I am honored to be on the Inky Impressions team with such fun, friendly and talented ladies.

Inspirational Inkette, Crystal Irwin

Hello. My name is Crystal. I was born and raised in Virginia. I now reside in Doylestown, Ohio. I am a stay at home mom with 3 wonderful children and a wife to my husband, Jeff.

A good friend of mine introduced me to scrap booking 3 years ago. I really enjoy making pages of my family and friends. I still continue to scrapbook but not as often since I found stamping. My niece introduced to me to stamping 2 years ago. Needless to say I was hooked from then on out. It is something I enjoy and love. I can honestly say it has become my passion.

I was totally thrilled when I was asked to be a designer for Inky Impressions. I feel so blessed and honored to be working for such a wonderful company and with a talented group of designers.

Inspirational Inkette, Jacqui










Hi, My name is Jacqui. I live in a village just outside Canterbury in Kent (UK), and have been retired for the last 2 years, I have 4 sons and 6 Grandsons with a Grandaughter due at the end of July 2009.

I discovered stamping about 18 months ago and have been seriously hooked ever since, "Cute" is my weakness which is why I was drawn to the lovely little Girls on Inky Impressions. I try to use as many colouring mediums as I can and have phases of using COPICS, Distress Inks and on the odd occasion Prismas, I am also addicted to flowers and charms on my creations and do not consider a card finished with out them. before I discovered the Joys of stamping I spent my time on embroidery especially Elizabethan Stump work and Gold Work. I have to make at least one card a day or I start to get withdrawal symptoms, I am on a number of Dts and also work in product development for Crafter's Companion.

Inspirational Inkette, Chris

Hi, My name is Chris. I live in Bloomingburg, NY, with my wonderful husband, Scott, of 11 years and my two precious daughters. I was an elementary school teacher but currently am a SAHM who home schools each of my daughters.

I have always enjoyed all things crafty but began stamping and paper crafting 7 years ago when my youngest was born. Creating is an escape and hobby for me and now that my girls are getting a little older I have more time for it. I especially enjoy creating cards for family, friends, and those in need. I love to learn new things, try new techniques, and participate in challenges when time allows.

My other passions include spending time with family and friends, reading (when I can), camping, singing, piano, hiking, and gardening.

I am so blessed to be a part of the Inky Impressions Design Team. I just love coloring these adorable images and am honored to be a part of such a delightfully talented team. I look forward to working with Nicole and Tonya and the rest of the design team.

Inspirational Inkette, Shary

Hi, my name is Sharon but I am known as Shary on the WWW. I am currently living in Germany but originally from the UK. I have four kids, 2 boys and 2 girls ranging in age from 6 to 18. I also have 3 pets, a dog, Milly, a cat, Jinx and a bearded dragon, Harry. I am a SAHM , so plenty of time for my crafting.

I have been stamping for about 5 years now and loving every minute! My favourite technique of course is stamping and colouring. I started off with a little case of crafting stuff and I now have a whole room overflowing! I love to make cards mostly but I do like to put my Scor-Pal to use making boxes and gifts.

Inspirational Inkette, Pam Sparks











I'm Pam Sparks from Oskaloosa, IA and I am sooooo excited to be here and part on the Inky Impressions design team! I saw the Inky Impressions stamps the first time on a UK website and knew without a doubt that I had to OWN some!!! I Googled and there they were! Ordered, found the challenge blog and applied for the team. Thanks Nicole and Tonya for this honor....I will do my best! I have been married to my best friend, Tim for over 33 years. We have three married daughters and eight (almost nine) awesome, delightful grandchildren. I've been a rubber stamper for over fifteen years and love it more now, than when I started. I do a variety of styles, but I'm really enjoying cute and Copics right now.



Inspirational Inkette, Jenn










Hi, my name is Jenn and I am from Indiana. I am a SAHM...life is good! I have been into papercrafting since my senior year in high school. I always told myself I wouldn't get into stamping...SHHH!!!!...I didn't listen! Now, I have the privilege of designing cards for Inky Impressions and I'm very excited!


Inspirational Inkette, Kristine Breach

Hi, I'm Kristine and live in Central Oregon with my husband and our 2 little girls, Carly & Maddy.

I started scrapbooking our family photos shortly after I had my girls...until I went to my first stamp party! Then I got hooked and have making greeting cards ever since.

I have served on 4 different design teams this year, and am sooo excited that I was asked to join the Inky Design Team for a second term! I'm so in love with these stamps...the cute factor and the quality is just outstanding!

I'm looking forward to getting to know the rest of the "Inkettes" and to see what's "in store" in the coming months. Thank you once again to Nicole, Inky's Mama... for sharing your dream with us and making me a part of it!

Inspirational Inkette, Kristen Catalano

Hi, my name is Kristen I am married to my best friend Paul, and we have two beautiful children-Abbey is my very active and affectionate 8 year old daughter, and Ryan is my loving and imaginative (almost) 6 year old son. We also have two Shih Tzus, Princess, whom we have had for 12 years, and Remy (named after the Red Sox announcer), whom is still very much a very active puppy We live in Nashua New Hampshire, where you're never sure what the weather will bring. Besides being a mom and wife, I also work part-time nights and weekends in retail and I attend the local college in pursuit of a nursing degree. My life is crazy busy, but I wouldn't know how to function any differently.

When my daughter was born eight years ago, I started scrapbooking. The minute I started, I knew I was hooked. I loved the paper, the layouts and the stickers (hehehe). About four years ago my BF took me to my first SU party, and I have been stamping since. I didn't consider myself a serious stamper until two years ago when I started making greeting cards on a Yahoo group. Now, I barely scrapbook and I am a stampaholic. My favorite supplies are designer paper (I need it all), and my copic markers. The more the coloring, the more I love it. I am THRILLED and honored to be a part of the Inky Impressions design team, and I look forward to the journey that lies ahead. Happy creating!

Inspirational Inkette Naoual du Mortier

My name is Naoual I'm 24 years old, live in the Netherlands and I'm a SAHM of 2 beautiful little girls. I started stamping in december of 2008 and I love to create cards, and every now and then I try my hand on a 3D item. The reason I wanted to be on the 'Inky Impressions' DT is because I just LOVE the cute images that Nicole designs, they are just too adorable for words. I love being a part of this team because all the DT members are such kind, sweet, caring ladies and so is our 'big boss' Nicole. Everything about this team is just AMAZING and I'm so happy to be a part of it!



Inspirational Inkette, Michele Roos












Hi there, my name is Michele and I live on the west coast of Ireland. I'm 40 years young and happily married, SAHM to 3 young, gorgeous, energetic children and I find the best way to de-stress after a hectic day is to start crafting. I've only been stamping for a year now, but I'm totally hooked! I started blogging in August of 08 and I've met some lovely and talented crafters, of which I get so much inspiration from. I feel so honoured to be on the Inky Impressions DT not only because of the gorgeous stamps but I'm also involved in a team which consists of VERY talented Ladies (they are also very lovely). I love to make cards but I also love to come out of my comfort zone from time to time and create something new. Before I had the kids I used to love to go Line Dancing and once was on a breakfast show (Big Breakfast) in the UK Line Dancing with Lilly Savage. There you are, my secrets out, LOL.

"INSPIRATIONAL INKETTES" .... UPDATE & NEW RELEASES

Hello everyone. Hope you all are having a great weekend. I wanted to pop on this evening to let you all know that we have decided to add another "INSPIRATIONAL INKETTE" to the Inky Impressions Design Team. This decision came after I had a conversation with Tonya, our Senior Design Team Leader. I kept telling her how I just really loved 2 of the girls' works..... that we didn't get a chance to ask to be on the team. Tonya agreed and so together... we both broke our strict rules of 10 maximum. LOL Do you have any idea how hard this was to just pick 10 ladies out of all the talent that we seen??????? It was heart wrenching, as I am a softie & don't like to "so-called" reject anyone. :(

In any event...... I would like to take the time to introduce Pam Sparks as one of our new "INSPIRATIONAL INKETTES"!!! Pam is so very talented and such a sweetie!!!! Welcome to the team, Pam!

Okay, so..... Guess what we have been up to here at Inky Impressions??? A New Release. We have just sent the Inkettes some NEW IMAGES, and we will be having SNEAK PEEKS and a BLOG HOP here really soon. So, keep your eyes peeled and we will be announcing the dates here very soon. BIG HUGS!!! Nicole (Inky's Mama)