Personal Impressions

Good Morning Crafters   A quick and easy project for you today by Pandy.   The fairies are very popular stamps as are all of Card-io stamp sets. Which set is your favourite.   Check the Personal Impressions website to see the full range:       You will require the following for this quick project: Card-io stamp sets – Veranda View – Enchanted Garden – Backyard Blooms Personal Impressions smooth white cardstock Memento Ink Pad – Tuxedo Black   Step 1   Cut the A4 sheet of card in half to A5 – score and fold lengthways so you have a tall, slim card. Stamp the bird house from the Veranda set in the centre of the card.   Step 2   Add some foliage around the base of the bird house.     Step 3   To finish off stamp the fairies and bees around the roof.   A quick and easy monochrome card suitable for any occasion.   Thank you for sto...

Good Morning Crafters   Today we have a decorated gift bag project by Mags.   Did you know that Personal Impressions have their own brand called Sweet Dixie? We are adding new ranges to the brand and have many more planned for this year by Sue Dix, Lindsay Mason and Kathryn Halstead. Don't forget to check out the stockist locator on the home page for a stockist near you!     To create this project you will need the following:   Personal Impressions Smooth White Card Sweet Dixie Stamp Set – RTG Flowers Sweet Dixie Die – With Thanks Sweet Dixie Embossing Powder – Black Rainbow Super Sparkle Versamark Ink Pad Distress Ink – Wilted Violet, Dusty Concord, Shaded Lilac Scrap of purple card Kraft Gift Bag Butterfly punch Double Sided Tape     Step 1   Cut a piece of smooth white card to fit the front of the gift bag.  Do a colour wash onto the white card using distress ink and water.  ...

Good Morning Crafters   A beautiful card to share with you today by Mags.   She has used Kathryn's new Vintage Bird stamp from the Sweet Dixie Range.   Check out the Personal Impressions website to see more of Kathryn's range under the Sweet Dixie range.     You will require the following to create this project:   Personal Impressions Smooth White Card Kaisercraft Paper Pad – Secret Garden Sweet Dixie Stamp Set – Blossom Kraft Card Memento Black Ink Distress Ink – Pumice Stone Corner Punch Crafty Impressions Yellow Chiffon Pearl Flowers Lace Double Sided Tape Foam Tape     Step 1   Stamp the bird image and the sentiment from the stamp set onto Smooth white card using Memento Black Ink.  Cut the images out and round the corners off using the corner punch.  Blend some distress ink around the edges to soften.   Step 2     Choose a piece of the paper ...

Good Morning Crafters Today we are sharing projects from our new designer who has joined Sue Dix and Lindsay Mason in designing for Personal Impressions Sweet Dixie brand. Kathryn is designing stamps, stencils, MDF products and Dies for us Today we are showcasing her new stamp designs. Hi Peeps, Kathryn here, Just sharing a small selection of cards featuring my new stamp range. I'm so happy to be part of the team. I produce my designs from my photos, sketches and vintage elements. There's quite an eclectic mix in this first set, which I hope you find suitable for all occasions. I try to cram as much on the design plate as possible so you get great value for money but also enough elements on one plate for a project. I've kept my samples quite simple to showcase the main images, so I'm really looking forward to seeing your stunning projects. I really hope you like them and keep your eyes open for future releases. Spring Florals Stash I've ...

Good Morning Crafters   I think that we have all had enough of dull and miserable days and can't wait for the warmer weather.   Fingers are crossed we have a nice long hot summer this year.   To that end Pandy has created a lovely summer project!   Check out the Personal Impressions website on the products Pandy has used. You will need the following to create this project:   Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous stamps – Mixed Media (CMS125) Memento ink pads – Lady Bug – Bamboo Leaves – Dandelion – Teal Zeal Personal Impressions Smooth White Cardstock My Colours Cardstock – Classic Cherry – Lemon Sorbet – Crisp Green – Tropical sea – Autumn Leaves Double sided tape Blending sponges Silicone glue Rustic twine Bling to add if you wish     Step 1   Stamp the ‘spots’ image in Lady Bug, Bamboo Leaves and Dandelion onto the white cardstock.  Trim round the ...

Good Morning Crafters   Well today we have something a bit different! Our Tracey set herself a challenge to make 3 cards in 1 hour!   Will you take up the challenge and share with us?   Items Used: Personal Impressions – Premier Quality Smooth White Card Studio light – Quality Papers – JBS collection – PPJBS17 EASYSC380 – Studiolight Shabby Chic easy die cut decoupage sheet All the above available from the PersonalImpressions Website Various shades of coloured card stock Letraset Promarkers Satin & Gingham Ribbons Wooden Shapes and sentiments Tiny white self-adhesive pearls Flower shape punch Available from all good craft stores.     Today I have decided to set myself a challenge and have gathered a few coordinating craft items together and wanted to see how many cards in 1 hour I could make. Here in the photo is the main items I am going to use. So here we go….. Card No 1 ...

Good Morning Crafters   Happy St David's Day too!   We have a new step by step project to share with you by Pandy   To find a stockist near you visit the home page of the Personal Impressions website.   You will need the following for this project:   Personal Impressions stamp – Zendoodle dove Ready To Go (CICSA6315) Stampers Anonymous stamps – Mixed Media (CMS125) Tim Holtz stencil – Blossom (THS031) Memento Ink Pads in – Lilac Posies – Rose Bud – Bamboo Leaves – Danube Blue   Personal Impressions Smooth White Card stock Sponge dabber Silicone glue   Step 1 Fold a sheet of cardstock in half.  Use the Blossom stencil with the Bamboo Leaves and the Lilac Posies and Rose Bud to create a floral background on the lover half of the card.  Gently shade the edges round the foliage with Bamboo Leaves – then shade the top half of the card with Danube Blue. ...

Good Morning Crafters   Today we are sharing a beautiful step by step easel card by Tracey.   Products used can be found on the Personal Impressions website. Check out the Stockist Locator on the home page for a stockist near you!   Pull up a chair and grab a cup of coffee for this in depth step by step! Items you will need for the following: EASYSC380 – Studio light Shabby Chic easy die cut decoupage sheet PPJBS17 Janneke Brinkman –Salentijin Quality Papers 6” x 6” Pad White Smooth Personal Impressions Card Stock    Eleganza Adhesive backed sparkly gems  From my stash Nylon Lace Wooden Embellishments Dies for layering shapes 3d Foam sticky pads Stampin Up Punch – Trio of flowers Step one is to get all the lovely elements together ready for the project and here they are.   Too start with I have popped all the elements for the decoupage out of the sheet an...