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		<title>WHAT IF? Wednesday ~ Sketch Challenge M1612</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 10:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yippee! It&#8217;s Wednesday and time to get inspired again with a new Sketch Challenge. I designed the card layout shown here and then asked our Rock Stars to put their own spin on it. Check out all the wonderful cards they created this week! Visit Makiko&#8217;s blog Visit Kecia&#8217;s blog Visit Cheri&#8217;s blog Visit Joy&#8217;s <a href='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/sketch-challenges/what-if-wednesday-sketch-challenge-m1612/'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yippee! It&#8217;s Wednesday and time to get inspired again with a new <strong>Sketch Challenge</strong>. I designed the card layout shown here and then asked our <em>Rock Stars</em> to put their own spin on it.</p>
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<div id="attachment_3685" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m1612.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3685" title="m1612" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m1612.jpg" alt="Repeat Impressions Sketch M1612" width="250" height="323" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Repeat Impressions Sketch M1612</p></div>
<p>Check out all the wonderful cards they created this week!</p>
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<div id="attachment_3686" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m1612mj.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3686" title="m1612mj" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m1612mj.jpg" alt="&quot;M1612 Sketch&quot; card created by Makiko Jones." width="400" height="539" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;M1612 Sketch&quot; card created by Makiko Jones.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://makinkstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Makiko&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3687" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m1612kw.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3687" title="m1612kw" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m1612kw.jpg" alt="&quot;M1612 Sketch&quot; card created by Kecia Waters." width="400" height="525" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;M1612 Sketch&quot; card created by Kecia Waters.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stampingdeets.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Visit Kecia&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3688" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m1612cw.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3688" title="m1612cw" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m1612cw.jpg" alt="&quot;M1612 Sketch&quot; card created by Cheri Weston." width="400" height="468" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;M1612 Sketch&quot; card created by Cheri Weston.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stampnboomer.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Visit Cheri&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3689" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m1612jh.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3689" title="m1612jh" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m1612jh.jpg" alt="&quot;M1612 Sketch&quot; card created by Joy Hadden." width="400" height="398" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;M1612 Sketch&quot; card created by Joy Hadden.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.piecesofjoyhadden.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Joy&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3690" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m1612dben.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3690" title="m1612dben" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m1612dben.jpg" alt="&quot;M1612 Sketch&quot; card created by Dawn Bennett." width="400" height="506" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;M1612 Sketch&quot; card created by Dawn Bennett.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://dipndotscreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Dawn&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3691" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m1612kh.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3691" title="m1612kh" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m1612kh.jpg" alt="&quot;M1612 Sketch&quot; card created by Karen Hasheck." width="400" height="518" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;M1612 Sketch&quot; card created by Karen Hasheck.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://karenskreativekards.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Visit Karen&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3692" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 539px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m1612pg.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3692" title="m1612pg" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m1612pg.jpg" alt="&quot;M1612 Sketch&quot; card created by Patti J. Gilliam." width="529" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;M1612 Sketch&quot; card created by Patti J. Gilliam.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cherisheachpreciousday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Patti&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3693" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m1612ln.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3693" title="m1612ln" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m1612ln.jpg" alt="&quot;M1612 Sketch&quot; card created by Lynette Neus." width="400" height="498" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;M1612 Sketch&quot; card created by Lynette Neus.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mystampingaddiction.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Lynette&#8217;s blog</a></p>
<p>And now it&#8217;s your turn! The rules are really simple&#8230; Your card doesn&#8217;t even have to be made with <a href="http://www.repeatimpressions.com" target="_blank">Repeat Impressions</a> stamps, but if you would like to include our designs we would really love to see them! <img src='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' />  Plus you will get an additional entry in our <em>random.org</em> drawing for using our stamps in your submissions! Simply create a card based on my sketch, upload your card to your blog or <em>Splitcoast</em> gallery, then link your card here to this post by clicking on the little blue button below.</p>
<p>We will be accepting submissions to this <strong>M1612 Sketch Challenge</strong> until 5pm EST on May 29th. All participants will be automatically entered into our random drawing. Then on May 30th we will post a new challenge and announce the winner of our May challenges. One lucky person will <strong>win a $25 Repeat Impressions Gift Certificate!</strong></p>
<p>So what are you waiting for?! Why not play along with us and start stamping up a card now. We can&#8217;t wait to see your creations! When you are ready to share your card, please add the direct link to your entry using the link button below. And please be sure to provide a link back here and reference <strong>Repeat Impressions Sketch M1612</strong> in your blog or gallery posting.</p>
<p>We also have a wonderful <strong>Designer&#8217;s Choice Challenge</strong> going on now too! Our <em>Rock Star</em> hostess, Dawn, has a great technique challenge for you this time. Please visit my <a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/designers-choice-challenge/dcc59-double-dutch-fold-card/" target="_self">DCC59 ~ Double Dutch Fold Card</a> post for all the details and fantastic inspiration cards from the <em>Rock Stars</em>.</p>
<p>So do we have any Massachusetts readers out there? Bill and I and our trailer full of stamps are headed just slightly south tomorrow for the <a href="http://www.stampscraparttour.com/infopage.asp?id=4" target="_blank"><em>StampScrapArtTour</em></a> show in Fitchburg, MA. It&#8217;s wonderful to finally have a show so close to home! We&#8217;ll be at the CoCo Key Water Resort <em>(formerly the Courtyard Fitchburg)</em> this Saturday and Sunday. If you are planning to attend I hope you will come by and see us!</p>
<p>This a smaller, more intimate show, but definitely worth the trip! Now is your chance to visit with a great variety of vendors who you won&#8217;t see at the West Springfield show. Please be sure to come out for this rare opportunity. It&#8217;s been 5 years since <a href="http://www.repeatimpressions.com" target="_blank">Repeat Impressions</a> and the majority of these other wonderful vendors have made themselves available in the New England area.</p>
<p>Thanks so much for spending time here with us this week. The <em>Rock Stars</em> and I hope you&#8217;ve been inspired and look forward to seeing your challenge card linked here soon. <img src='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Happy creating!</p>
<p>Wendy<br />
Repeat Impressions</p>
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		<title>Stamp of the Week ~ Persian</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend and wonderful Mother&#8217;s Day. Yesterday we went out for a nice dinner with my sister and her kids to celebrate Mother&#8217;s Day and my sister&#8217;s upcoming birthday. I love spending time with my peeps. We need to make time to do that more often! Today it&#8217;s <a href='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/stamp-of-the-week/stamp-of-the-week-persian/'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend and wonderful Mother&#8217;s Day. Yesterday we went out for a nice dinner with my sister and her kids to celebrate Mother&#8217;s Day and my sister&#8217;s upcoming birthday. I love spending time with my peeps. <img src='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' />  We need to make time to do that more often!</p>
<p>Today it&#8217;s time for a new <strong>Stamp of the Week!</strong> This time we&#8217;re showcasing our <strong>8214-N Persian</strong> cat image. Check out all these purr-fectly sweet cards the <em>Rock Stars</em> created to inspire you today!</p>
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<div id="attachment_3670" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 565px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/8214cw.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3670" title="8214cw" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/8214cw.jpg" alt="&quot;Persian&quot; cat card created by Cheri Weston." width="555" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;Persian&quot; cat card created by Cheri Weston.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stampnboomer.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Visit Cheri&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3671" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 522px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/8214pg.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3671" title="8214pg" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/8214pg.jpg" alt="&quot;Persian&quot; cat card created by Patti J. Gilliam." width="512" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;Persian&quot; cat card created by Patti J. Gilliam.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cherisheachpreciousday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Patti&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3672" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/8214kh.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3672" title="8214kh" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/8214kh.jpg" alt="&quot;Persian&quot; cat card created by Karen Hasheck." width="400" height="397" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;Persian&quot; cat card created by Karen Hasheck.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://karenskreativekards.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Visit Karen&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3673" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/8214kd.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3673" title="8214kd" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/8214kd.jpg" alt="&quot;Persian&quot; cat card created by Kendra DeCota." width="400" height="399" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;Persian&quot; cat card created by Kendra DeCota.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://craftsandcravings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Kendra&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3674" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 520px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/8214mj.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3674" title="8214mj" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/8214mj.jpg" alt="&quot;Persian&quot; cat card created by Makiko Jones." width="510" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;Persian&quot; cat card created by Makiko Jones.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://makinkstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Makiko&#8217;s blog</a></p>
<p>This stamp is available exclusively to our blog readers at <strong>50% OFF  from May 14-20, 2012 only.</strong> <em>(Limited to 1 per person please.)</em> If you would like to purchase this stamp please click on this <a href="http://www.repeatimpressions.com/cats2.html" target="_blank">Persian</a> link and scroll down the page a bit. To receive your special discount please be sure to reference <strong>SOTW514</strong> in the <strong>Coupon Code</strong> section of the online order form.</p>
<p>A big thank you to all those who took the time to play along with our <strong>blog hop</strong> over the past several days. And thank you so much for all your kind comments about our new stamp series and the fabulous samples created by our <em>Rock Stars</em>. As promised, one of you lucky hoppers has earned yourself an unmounted sheet of our new <a href="http://www.repeatimpressions.com/bigboys.html" target="_blank">Big Boys Toys</a>&#8230; all 20 stamps in the series!  We let <em>random.org</em> select our winner and that lucky stamper is&#8230; <strong>Sue VanDeVusse!</strong> Congratulations, Sue! Please contact me with your mailing address and we&#8217;ll get those new stamps on their way!</p>
<p>For those of you who may have missed it, you can follow this link to check out our new <a href="http://www.repeatimpressions.com/bigboys.html" target="_blank">Big Boys Toys</a> series in our online store. This is a great selection of stamps for Dads, grads or the adventurous at heart. Then be sure to check out my <a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/blog-hop/hopping-our-new-stamps-big-boys-toys/" target="_self">Hopping Our NEW Stamps ~ Big Boys Toys</a> post for links to all the great cards the <em>Rock Stars</em> created for the hop.</p>
<p>And have you uploaded your cards for our latest challenges yet? There is still a little time to play along with our latest <strong>Sketch Challenge</strong>. Submissions close for this Challenge tomorrow at 5pm EST. So be sure to create and upload your card very soon for your chance to <strong>win a $25 Repeat Impressions gift certificate!</strong> Please follow this link to my <a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/sketch-challenges/wiw-sketch-challenge-m212-and-rock-star-welcome/" target="_self">WIW Sketch Challenge M212 and Rock Star Welcome</a> post to see my sketch layout and all the wonderful cards the <em>Rock Stars</em> created to get you started.</p>
<p>And if that is cutting it a little bit too close for you then you&#8217;ll want to get in on our latest <strong>Designer&#8217;s Choice Challenge</strong>. There is still another week left to play along and a chance to <strong>win some free rubber too!</strong> This is a fun technique challenge hosted by <em>RI Rock Star</em>, Dawn Bennett. Please visit my <a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/designers-choice-challenge/dcc59-double-dutch-fold-card/" target="_self">DCC59 ~ Double Dutch Fold Card</a> challenge post for all the details and fantastic inspiration cards from all the <em>Rock Stars.</em></p>
<p>I have one other important announcement to make today&#8230; Unfortunately it&#8217;s time to bid farewell to <em>Rock Star</em>, Kendra DeCota. It&#8217;s been a real pleasure working with Kendra and we will all miss her. But I know we&#8217;ll be keeping up with more of her wonderful creations in blogland. Thank you so much, Kendra, for helping to make this blog a fun place to find inspiration!</p>
<p>And thank you all so much for stopping by today. I hope your week is off to a great start! Please be sure to come visit with us again on Wednesday when we kick off another fun Sketch Challenge.</p>
<p>Have a fabulous day!</p>
<p><em>Wendy</em><br />
Repeat Impressions</p>
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		<title>Hopping Our NEW Stamps ~ Big Boys Toys</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 10:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Surprise! I don&#8217;t usually post on Thursdays but today we have something to celebrate. We&#8217;re officially releasing a NEW stamp series so we&#8217;re having a blog hop to show off some of the new images&#8230; and give you an opportunity to win the stamps! Woohoo!! I decided to call this new series Big Boys Toys. <a href='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/blog-hop/hopping-our-new-stamps-big-boys-toys/'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Surprise! I don&#8217;t usually post on Thursdays but today we have something to celebrate. We&#8217;re officially releasing a <strong>NEW stamp series</strong> so we&#8217;re having a blog hop to show off some of the new images&#8230; and give you an opportunity to win the stamps! Woohoo!!</p>
<p>I decided to call this new series <a href="http://www.repeatimpressions.com/bigboys.html" target="_blank"><strong>Big Boys Toys</strong></a>. These stamps are great for Dads, grads, and the adventurous at heart. Images include airplanes with banner messages to pull behind them, fun hot air balloons, a couple of classic cars and a motorcycle. And of course we also have some great sentiments to pair with all of them.</p>
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<div id="attachment_3649" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/cyclemj.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3649" title="cyclemj" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/cyclemj.jpg" alt="Sneak peek of a &quot;Big Boys Toys&quot; card created by Makiko Jones." width="250" height="296" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Sneak peek of a &quot;Big Boys Toys&quot; card created by Makiko Jones.</p></div>
<p>The <em>Rock Star&#8217;s</em> have been having fun with these new stamps! You won&#8217;t want to miss a thing. To participate in the hop all you have to do is visit the blogs of all our <em>Rock Stars</em>. (I have provided their links below, but do be sure to refer to their RI Blog Hop posts if you are joining in later in the weekend.) On each blog, you will find a key word. After you collect all the words, email me<em> (wendy@repeatimpressions.com)</em> with all the words to be eligible for the blog candy. And if you can use all the words to create the correct phrase, you will have earned yourself TWO chances for the blog candy!</p>
<p>You must complete the hop and email me all the words and/or the phrase no later than 5pm eastern time on Sunday, 5/13. The blog candy for this hop&#8230; an unmounted sheet of all the new <a href="http://www.repeatimpressions.com/bigboys.html/" target="_blank"><strong>Big Boys Toys</strong></a> stamps of course! <em>Random.org</em> will do the honors and then I will announce the winner in my <em>Stamp of the Week</em> post on Monday.</p>
<p>I think you will really enjoy this hop. The <em>Rock Stars</em> have created some wonderful cards to introduce the new line. <img src='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' />  So here are the links to all their blogs&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stampnboomer.blogspot.com/2012/05/big-boys-toys-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Cheri</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://dipndotscreations.blogspot.com/2012/05/repeat-impressions-big-boys-toys-blog.html" target="_blank">Dawn</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.piecesofjoyhadden.blogspot.com/2012/05/repeat-impressions-big-boys-toys-blog.html" target="_blank">Joy</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://karenskreativekards.blogspot.com/2012/05/repeat-impressions-big-boys-toys-blog.html" target="_blank">Karen</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stampingdeets.blogspot.com/2012/05/sunset-soaring.html" target="_blank">Kecia</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://craftsandcravings.blogspot.com/2012/05/repeat-impressions-new-release-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Kendra</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mystampingaddiction.blogspot.com/2012/05/repeat-impressions-blog-hop-new-stamps.html" target="_blank">Lynette</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://makinkstudio.blogspot.com/2012/05/ri-blog-hop-words-hunt-challengebig.html" target="_blank">Makiko</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cherisheachpreciousday.blogspot.com/2012/05/repeat-impressions-big-boys-toys-blog.html" target="_blank">Patti</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.repeatimpressions.com/bigboys.html/" target="_blank">Click on this <strong>Big Boys Toys</strong> link to see all these new stamps and more in our online store!</a></p>
<p>Thanks so much for stopping by today. Happy hopping and don&#8217;t forget to email me when you&#8217;ve completed the rounds!</p>
<p>Have a great weekend and a Happy Mother&#8217;s Day!</p>
<p><em> Wendy</em><br />
Repeat Impressions</p>
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		<title>DCC59 ~ Double Dutch Fold Card</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 10:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s Wednesday again and time to get inspired! We have a really great Designer&#8217;s Choice Challenge for you today! This time around Repeat Rock Star, Dawn Bennett, is challenging you all to create a Double Dutch Fold card. If you haven&#8217;t made one before, Dawn suggests checking out this tutorial on Splitcoast. Look at this <a href='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/designers-choice-challenge/dcc59-double-dutch-fold-card/'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s Wednesday again and time to get inspired! We have a really great <strong>Designer&#8217;s Choice Challenge</strong> for you today! This time around <em>Repeat Rock Star</em>, <strong>Dawn Bennett</strong>, is challenging you all to create a Double Dutch Fold card. If you haven&#8217;t made one before, Dawn suggests checking out this <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/doubledutchfold" target="_blank">tutorial</a> on <em>Splitcoast</em>. Look at this fabulously sweet card Dawn created to get us all started.</p>
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<div id="attachment_3654" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dcc59dben.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3654" title="dcc59dben" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dcc59dben.jpg" alt="&quot;DCC59 Double Dutch Fold Card&quot; created by Dawn Bennett." width="400" height="506" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;DCC59 Double Dutch Fold Card&quot; created by Dawn Bennett.</p></div>
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<div id="attachment_3655" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dcc59dben2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3655" title="dcc59dben2" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dcc59dben2.jpg" alt="Dawn's card with the &quot;doors&quot; open." width="400" height="501" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Dawn&#39;s card with the &quot;doors&quot; open.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://dipndotscreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Dawn&#8217;s blog</a></p>
<p>So a few days ago Dawn shared this inspiration card with her fellow <em>Rock Stars</em> and asked them to create their own Double Dutch Fold cards. Check out all the fantastic cards they came up with! Yeah, that&#8217;s why I call them my <em>Rock Stars</em>. <img src='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' />  What an awesome collection of cards we have here today!</p>
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<div id="attachment_3656" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dcc59kd.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3656" title="dcc59kd" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dcc59kd.jpg" alt="&quot;DCC59 Double Dutch Fold Card&quot; created by Kendra DeCota." width="400" height="470" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;DCC59 Double Dutch Fold Card&quot; created by Kendra DeCota.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://craftsandcravings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Kendra&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3657" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dcc59ln.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3657" title="dcc59ln" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dcc59ln.jpg" alt="&quot;DCC59 Double Dutch Fold Card&quot; created by Lynette Neus." width="400" height="499" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;DCC59 Double Dutch Fold Card&quot; created by Lynette Neus.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mystampingaddiction.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Lynette&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3658" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dcc59kh.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3658" title="dcc59kh" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dcc59kh.jpg" alt="&quot;DCC59 Double Dutch Fold Card&quot; created by Karen Hasheck." width="400" height="522" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;DCC59 Double Dutch Fold Card&quot; created by Karen Hasheck.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://karenskreativekards.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Visit Karen&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3659" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dcc59pg.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3659" title="dcc59pg" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dcc59pg.jpg" alt="&quot;DCC59 Double Dutch Fold Card&quot; created by Patti J. Gilliam." width="400" height="473" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;DCC59 Double Dutch Fold Card&quot; created by Patti J. Gilliam.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cherisheachpreciousday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Patti&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3660" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dcc59mj.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3660" title="dcc59mj" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dcc59mj.jpg" alt="&quot;DCC59 Double Dutch Fold Card&quot; created by Makiko Jones." width="400" height="460" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;DCC59 Double Dutch Fold Card&quot; created by Makiko Jones.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://makinkstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Makiko&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3661" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dcc59jh.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3661" title="dcc59jh" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dcc59jh.jpg" alt="&quot;DCC59 Double Dutch Fold Card&quot; created by Joy Hadden." width="400" height="477" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;DCC59 Double Dutch Fold Card&quot; created by Joy Hadden.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.piecesofjoyhadden.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Joy&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3662" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dcc59kw.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3662" title="dcc59kw" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dcc59kw.jpg" alt="&quot;DCC59 Double Dutch Fold Card&quot; created by Kecia Waters." width="400" height="473" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;DCC59 Double Dutch Fold Card&quot; created by Kecia Waters.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stampingdeets.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Visit Kecia&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3663" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dcc59cw.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3663" title="dcc59cw" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dcc59cw.jpg" alt="&quot;DCC59 Double Dutch Fold Card&quot; created by Cheri Weston." width="400" height="486" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;DCC59 Double Dutch Fold Card&quot; created by Cheri Weston.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stampnboomer.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Visit Cheri&#8217;s blog</a></p>
<p>Now we&#8217;d love for you to play along with us!</p>
<p>Here are all the details&#8230;<br />
1. Create a Double Dutch Fold card. And remember, your card does not have to be made with <a href="http://www.repeatimpressions.com" target="_blank">Repeat Impressions</a> stamps, but if you would like to include our designs we would reeeally love to see them! <img src='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' />  Plus, there&#8217;s an added bonus&#8230; you will get an additional entry in our <em>random.org</em> drawing for using our stamps in your submissions!<br />
2. Post your DCC card on your blog or online gallery and be sure to reference <strong>Repeat Impressions DCC59 ~ Double Dutch Fold Card</strong>. Then link it here with the <em>inlinkz</em> widget below. <em>(Please provide a direct link to your post, not the entire blog.)</em><br />
3. Submissions will be accepted until Tuesday, May 22nd at 5PM EST.<br />
4. On May 23rd we will introduce a new <strong>Designer&#8217;s Choice Challenge</strong> (DCC) to play along with and after we wrap up that challenge we will announce the winner for May. For this challenge <strong>the winner will receive any one unmounted sheet of stamps of their choice!</strong></p>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget that we also have a fun <strong>Sketch Challenge</strong> happening now too. There is still another week left to get in on this one and an opportunity to <strong>win a $25 Repeat Impressions gift certificate!</strong> Please follow this link to my <a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/sketch-challenges/wiw-sketch-challenge-m212-and-rock-star-welcome/" target="_self">WIW Sketch Challenge M212 and Rock Star Welcome</a> post to see my sketch layout and all the wonderful cards the <em>Rock Stars</em> created to get you started.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for visiting with us today. I hope you&#8217;ve found lots to inspire you and look forward to seeing your next masterpiece linked here soon. And be sure to check back with us tomorrow&#8230; <strong>We&#8217;re releasing our NEW stamp series and having a blog hop!</strong> You won&#8217;t want to miss it!!</p>
<p>See you Thursday! <img src='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><em>Wendy</em><br />
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		<title>Stamp of the Week ~ Spring Blossoms</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 10:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here it is Monday already and time for a new Stamp of the Week! Today we&#8217;re showcasing our 1320-M Spring Blossoms image. Check out these beautiful cards the Rock Stars created to brighten your day! Visit Kecia&#8217;s blog Visit Lynette&#8217;s blog Visit Dawn&#8217;s blog Visit Joy&#8217;s blog This stamp is available exclusively to our blog <a href='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/stamp-of-the-week/stamp-of-the-week-spring-blossoms/'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here it is Monday already and time for a new <strong>Stamp of the Week!</strong> Today we&#8217;re showcasing our <strong>1320-M Spring Blossoms</strong> image. Check out these beautiful cards the <em>Rock Stars</em> created to brighten your day!</p>
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<div id="attachment_3636" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 489px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1320kw.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3636" title="1320kw" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1320kw.jpg" alt="&quot;Spring Blossoms&quot; card created by Kecia Waters." width="479" height="452" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;Spring Blossoms&quot; card created by Kecia Waters.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stampingdeets.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Visit Kecia&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3637" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1320ln.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3637" title="1320ln" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1320ln.jpg" alt="&quot;Spring Blossoms&quot; card created by Lynette Neus." width="400" height="497" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;Spring Blossoms&quot; card created by Lynette Neus.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mystampingaddiction.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Lynette&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3638" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1320dben.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3638" title="1320dben" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1320dben.jpg" alt="&quot;Spring Blossoms&quot; card created by Dawn Bennett." width="400" height="394" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;Spring Blossoms&quot; card created by Dawn Bennett.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://dipndotscreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Dawn&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3639" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1320jh.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3639" title="1320jh" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1320jh.jpg" alt="&quot;Spring Blossoms&quot; card created by Joy Hadden." width="400" height="468" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;Spring Blossoms&quot; card created by Joy Hadden.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.piecesofjoyhadden.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Joy&#8217;s blog</a></p>
<p>This stamp is available exclusively to our blog readers at <strong>50% OFF  from May 7-13, 2012 only.</strong> <em>(Limited to 1 per person please.)</em> If you would like to purchase this stamp please click on this <a href="http://www.repeatimpressions.com/flowers.html" target="_blank">Spring Blossoms</a> link and scroll way down the page. To receive your special discount please be sure to reference <strong>SOTW57</strong> in the <strong>Coupon Code</strong> section of the online order form.</p>
<p>Looking for some more stamping inspiration this week? Don&#8217;t forget we have a couple of challenges happening now. Submissions are still open until tomorrow for our latest <strong>Designer&#8217;s Choice Challenge</strong> so don&#8217;t delay! This is a fun and timely theme challenge hosted by <em>RI Rock Star</em>, Makiko Jones. Please visit my <a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/designers-choice-challenge/dcc425-card-for-a-woman-you-love/" target="_self">DCC425 ~ Card For A Woman You Love</a> challenge post for all the details and wonderful inspiration cards from all the <em>Rock Stars</em>.</p>
<p>And if that is cutting it a little bit too close for you then you&#8217;ll want to get in on our latest <strong>Sketch Challenge</strong>. There is still another week left to play along and a chance to <strong>win a $25 Repeat Impressions gift certificate</strong> too! Please follow this link to my <a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/sketch-challenges/wiw-sketch-challenge-m212-and-rock-star-welcome/" target="_self">WIW Sketch Challenge M212 and Rock Star Welcome</a> post to see my sketch layout and all the fabulous cards the <em>Rock Stars</em> created to get you started.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope you will come visit with us again on Wednesday when we kick off another fantastic Designer&#8217;s Choice Challenge.</p>
<p>Have an awesome day! <img src='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><em>Wendy</em><br />
Repeat Impressions</p>
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		<title>WIW Sketch Challenge M212 and Rock Star Welcome</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Woohoo! A new month, a new Sketch Challenge, a challenge winner, two new Rock Stars, and a sneak peek at my newest stamp designs! We have so much to celebrate here today! First let&#8217;s get to the introductions. We have two new talented ladies joining the Repeat Impressions family. Please join us in welcoming our <a href='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/sketch-challenges/wiw-sketch-challenge-m212-and-rock-star-welcome/'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Woohoo! A new month, a new Sketch Challenge, a challenge winner, two new <em>Rock Stars</em>, and a sneak peek at my newest stamp designs! We have so much to celebrate here today! <img src='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>First let&#8217;s get to the introductions. We have two new talented ladies joining the <strong>Repeat Impressions</strong> family. Please join us in welcoming our newest <em>Rock Stars</em>, <strong>Kecia Waters</strong> and <strong>Patti J (Gilliam)</strong>.</p>
<p>As luck would have it, I had the pleasure meeting Kecia in person at the <em>Adventures In Stamping</em> show last weekend. What a delight! I asked Kecia to tell us a little about herself and this is what she had to say&#8230;</p>
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<div id="attachment_3617" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 160px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/kecia.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3617" title="kecia" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/kecia.jpg" alt="Kecia Waters" width="150" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Kecia Waters</p></div>
<p><em>I am absolutely elated to be a Rock Star on the Repeat Impressions&#8217; Design Team.  Thank you for such an honor and privilege, Wendy. </em></p>
<p><em>I&#8217;ve been stamping for almost 10 years now.  I love coloring images with alcohol markers and color pencils, and usually reach for bright, bold colors in my designs.</em></p>
<p><em>I just got married two years ago and I am so happy (and relieved) that my husband, Chris, encourages my card designing obsession.  We often will spend our time together in my stamp room, with him surfing the web and with me coloring away.  When I am not stamping, I am busy cheering my Ohio State Buckeyes onto victory in football, playing with my spoiled, but adorable dachshund, Sloopy, or teaching first grade.  It all keeps me busy, but I love every minute of it.</em></p>
<p>I haven&#8217;t had the opportunity to meet Patti yet but I hope to some day. I asked Patti to share a little bit about herself too and here is what she had to say&#8230;</p>
<div id="attachment_3618" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 160px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/patti.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3618" title="patti" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/patti.jpg" alt="Patti J. Gilliam" width="150" height="164" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Patti J. Gilliam</p></div>
<p><em>I am a retired administrative secretary. I’ve been crafting for years, but was introduced to paper crafts in 2002. I dabbled for several years, and became hopelessly addicted a few years ago.  I’ve been blogging for over three years now, and love the friends that I’ve met through this hobby.</em></p>
<p><em>I am blessed with a wonderful husband, who indulges my creative time, and just spoils me rotten!  We have been married for 39 years, and live in Farmington, Missouri.</em></p>
<p><em>Our son is an Air Force Major, and lives in Calif.  Our daughter and son-in-law live in Colorado. She is an Integrated Marketing Manager, and our SIL is serving his 3rd deployment. They were married Feb. 4th, 2012, and her husband left for Afghanistan on Feb. 28th. </em></p>
<p><em>I feel that every day is a gift from God, and try to “Cherish Each Precious Day”.</em></p>
<p>Welcome aboard, Kecia and Patti, we&#8217;re so excited to have you on the team and look forward to seeing all your wonderful creations!</p>
<p>And with that, it&#8217;s time to introduce a new <strong>Sketch Challenge</strong>. I designed the card layout shown here and then asked our <em>Rock Stars</em> to have some fun with it.</p>
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<div id="attachment_3619" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 331px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m212.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3619" title="m212" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m212.jpg" alt="Repeat Impressions Sketch M212" width="321" height="250" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Repeat Impressions Sketch M212</p></div>
<p>Check out all the fabulous cards they created this week!</p>
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<div id="attachment_3620" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 517px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m212ln.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3620" title="m212ln" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m212ln.jpg" alt="&quot;M212 Sketch&quot; card created by Lynette Neus." width="507" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;M212 Sketch&quot; card created by Lynette Neus.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mystampingaddiction.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Lynette&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3621" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 540px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m212mj.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3621" title="m212mj" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m212mj.jpg" alt="&quot;M212 Sketch&quot; card created by Makiko Jones." width="530" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;M212 Sketch&quot; card created by Makiko Jones.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://makinkstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Makiko&#8217;s blog</a></p>
<div id="attachment_3622" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 529px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m212pg.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3622" title="m212pg" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m212pg.jpg" alt="&quot;M212 Sketch&quot; card created by Patti J. Gilliam." width="519" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;M212 Sketch&quot; card created by Patti J. Gilliam.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cherisheachpreciousday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Patti J&#8217;s blog</a></p>
<div id="attachment_3623" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 425px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m212kd.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3623" title="m212kd" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m212kd.jpg" alt="&quot;M212 Sketch&quot; card created by Kendra DeCota." width="415" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;M212 Sketch&quot; card created by Kendra DeCota.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://craftsandcravings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Kendra&#8217;s blog</a></p>
<div id="attachment_3624" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 521px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m212cw.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3624" title="m212cw" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m212cw.jpg" alt="&quot;M212 Sketch&quot; card created by Cheri Weston." width="511" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;M212 Sketch&quot; card created by Cheri Weston.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stampnboomer.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Visit Cheri&#8217;s blog</a></p>
<div id="attachment_3625" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 482px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m212dben.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3625" title="m212dben" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m212dben.jpg" alt="&quot;M212 Sketch&quot; card created by Dawn Bennett." width="472" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;M212 Sketch&quot; card created by Dawn Bennett.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://dipndotscreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Dawn&#8217;s blog</a></p>
<div id="attachment_3626" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 514px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m212kh.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3626" title="m212kh" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m212kh.jpg" alt="&quot;M212 Sketch&quot; card created by Karen Hasheck." width="504" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;M212 Sketch&quot; card created by Karen Hasheck.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://karenskreativekards.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Visit Karen&#8217;s blog</a></p>
<div id="attachment_3627" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 543px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m212jh.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3627" title="m212jh" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m212jh.jpg" alt="&quot;M212 Sketch&quot; card created by Joy Hadden." width="533" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;M212 Sketch&quot; card created by Joy Hadden.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.piecesofjoyhadden.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Joy&#8217;s blog</a></p>
<p>Kecia got a little excited and jumped the gun with her stamp selection on this card. <img src='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' />  But that&#8217;s lucky for you because now you get to have a little sneak peek at my newest stamp series! We&#8217;ll be having a blog hop soon to show off all the new designs so be watching for that announcement.</p>
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<div id="attachment_3628" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 433px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m212kw.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3628" title="m212kw" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/m212kw.jpg" alt="&quot;M212 Sketch&quot; card created by Kecia Waters." width="423" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;M212 Sketch&quot; card created by Kecia Waters.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stampingdeets.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Visit Kecia&#8217;s blog</a></p>
<p>And now it&#8217;s your turn! The rules are really simple&#8230; Your card doesn&#8217;t even have to be made with <a href="http://www.repeatimpressions.com" target="_blank">Repeat Impressions</a> stamps, but if you would like to include our designs we would really love to see them! <img src='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' />  Plus you will get an additional entry in our <em>random.org</em> drawing for using our stamps in your submissions! Simply create a card based on my sketch, upload your card to your blog or <em>Splitcoast</em> gallery, then link your card here to this post by clicking on the little blue button below.</p>
<p>We will be accepting submissions to this <strong>M212 Sketch Challenge</strong> until 5pm EST on May 15th. All participants will be automatically entered into our random drawing. Then on May 16th we will post a new challenge and when that challenge wraps up we&#8217;ll announce the winner of our May challenges. One lucky person will <strong>win a $25 Repeat Impressions Gift Certificate!</strong></p>
<p>So what are you waiting for?! Why not play along with us and start stamping up a card now. We can&#8217;t wait to see your creations! When you are ready to share your card, please add the direct link to your entry using the link button below. And please be sure to provide a link back here and reference <strong>Repeat Impressions Sketch M212</strong> in your blog or gallery posting.</p>
<p>Today we&#8217;re also announcing the winner of our April sketch challenges. As usual, we let <em>random.org</em> select the lucky recipient of our <strong>$25 Gift Certificate</strong>. So without further ado&#8230; <em>drum roll please</em>&#8230; this time that person is&#8230; <strong>Sue Van!</strong> Congratulations, Sue and happy shopping! Please leave a comment on this post and I will get your certificate on it&#8217;s way.</p>
<p>And don&#8217;t forget&#8230; We also have a great <strong>Designer&#8217;s Choice Challenge</strong> going on now too! Our <em>Rock Star</em> hostess, Makiko, has a wonderful theme challenge for you this time. Please visit my <a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/designers-choice-challenge/dcc425-card-for-a-woman-you-love/" target="_self">DCC425 ~ Card For A Woman You Love</a> challenge post for all the details and fantastic inspiration cards from the <em>Rock Stars</em>.</p>
<p>Whew! I think I covered everything. Thank you so much for visiting with us today. We hope you&#8217;ve been inspired to play along and look forward to seeing your challenge card linked here soon.</p>
<p>Until then&#8230; happy stamping!</p>
<p><em>Wendy</em><br />
Repeat Impressions</p>
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		<title>Stamp of the Week ~ Floral Peace</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Monday crafty peeps! I hope you all had a nice weekend. Today is a travel day for me as I&#8217;ve been in Akron for the last few days for the Adventures In Stamping show. It was great to see so many of our OH stamping friends again. Thank you to all who came out <a href='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/stamp-of-the-week/stamp-of-the-week-floral-peace/'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy Monday crafty peeps! I hope you all had a nice weekend. Today is a travel day for me as I&#8217;ve been in Akron for the last few days for the <em>Adventures In Stamping</em> show. It was great to see so many of our OH stamping friends again. Thank you to all who came out to support us at the show! <img src='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Today we&#8217;re sharing our last <strong>Stamp of the Week</strong> for April. Holy cow&#8230; where did this month go?! This time we&#8217;re featuring our <strong>8712-D Floral Peace (sm)</strong> stamp. This is a neat little stamp from our <a href="http://repeatimpressions.com/hipchick.html">Hip Chick</a> series. Check out these fun cards some of the <em>Rock Stars</em> created for you!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/20120429-202036.jpg"><img src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/20120429-202036.jpg" alt="20120429-202036.jpg" class="align: center; size-full" /></a><br />
<em>&#8220;Floral Peace&#8221; card created by Karen Hasheck.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://karenskreativekards.blogspot.com">Visit Karen&#8217;s blog</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/20120429-202223.jpg"><img src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/20120429-202223.jpg" alt="20120429-202223.jpg" class="align: center; size-full" /></a><br />
<em>&#8220;Floral Peace&#8221; card created by Makiko Jones.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://makinkstudio.blogspot.com/">Visit Makiko&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<em>&#8220;Floral Peace&#8221; card created by Kendra DeCota.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://craftsandcravings.blogspot.com/">Visit Kendra&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<em>&#8220;Floral Peace&#8221; card created by Cheri Weston.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stampnboomer.blogspot.com">Visit Cheri&#8217;s blog</a></p>
<p>This stamp is available exclusively to our blog readers at <strong>50% OFF  from April 30 &#8211; May 6, 2012 only.</strong> <em>(Limited to 1 per person please.)</em> If you would like to purchase this stamp please click on this <a href="http://repeatimpressions.com/hipchick.html">Floral Peace (sm)</a> link and scroll down the page a bit. To receive your special discount please be sure to reference <strong>SOTW430</strong> in the <strong>Coupon Code</strong> section of the online order form.</p>
<p>Need a jump start for your next stamping project? Don&#8217;t forget that we have a couple of great challenges going on right now that will be sure to inspire you!</p>
<p>It&#8217;s still not too late to play along with our latest <strong>Sketch Challenge</strong>. Submissions close for this Challenge tomorrow at 5pm EST. So be sure to create and upload your card very soon for your chance to <strong>win a $25 Repeat Impressions gift certificate!</strong> Please follow this link to my <a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/sketch-challenges/what-if-wednesday-sketch-challenge-a1812/">WHAT IF? Wednesday ~ Sketch Challenge A1812</a> post to see my sketch layout and all the wonderful cards the <em>Rock Stars</em> created to get you started.</p>
<p>And if that is cutting it a little bit too close for you then you&#8217;ll want to get in on our latest <strong>Designer&#8217;s Choice Challenge</strong>. There is still another week left to play along and a chance to win some free rubber too! This is a fun and timely theme challenge hosted by <em>RI Rock Star</em>, Makiko Jones. Please visit my <a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/designers-choice-challenge/dcc425-card-for-a-woman-you-love/">DCC425 ~ Card For A Woman You Love</a> challenge post for all the details and beautiful inspiration cards from all the <em>Rock Stars</em>.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope your week is off to a great start! Please be sure to come visit with us again on Wednesday when we kick off another fun Sketch Challenge and introduce our new <em>Rock Stars!</em></p>
<p>Have a wonderful day!</p>
<p><em>Wendy</em><br />
Repeat Impressions</p>
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		<title>DCC425 ~ Card For A Woman You Love</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s Wednesday again and time to get inspired! We have another easy Designer&#8217;s Choice Challenge for you today! This time around Repeat Rock Star, Makiko Jones, is challenging you all to create a card for a woman you love. What a perfect challenge to give you a jump start on those Mother&#8217;s Day cards! Check <a href='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/designers-choice-challenge/dcc425-card-for-a-woman-you-love/'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s Wednesday again and time to get inspired! We have another easy <strong>Designer&#8217;s Choice Challenge</strong> for you today! This time around <em>Repeat Rock Star</em>, <strong>Makiko Jones</strong>, is challenging you all to create a card for a woman you love. What a perfect challenge to give you a jump start on those Mother&#8217;s Day cards! Check out this gorgeous card Makiko created to get us all started.</p>
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<div id="attachment_3586" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dcc425mj.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3586" title="dcc425mj" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dcc425mj.jpg" alt="&quot;DCC425&quot; card created by Makiko Jones." width="400" height="495" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;DCC425&quot; card created by Makiko Jones.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://makinkstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Makiko&#8217;s blog</a></p>
<p>So a few days ago Makiko shared this inspiration card with her fellow <em>Rock Stars</em> and asked them to create their own cards for a woman they love. Check out all the beautiful cards they came up with!</p>
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<div id="attachment_3587" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dcc425kd.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3587" title="dcc425kd" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dcc425kd.jpg" alt="&quot;DCC425&quot; card created by Kendra DeCota." width="400" height="484" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;DCC425&quot; card created by Kendra DeCota.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://craftsandcravings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Kendra&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3588" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dcc425dben.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3588" title="dcc425dben" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dcc425dben.jpg" alt="&quot;DCC425&quot; card created by Dawn Bennett." width="400" height="388" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;DCC425&quot; card created by Dawn Bennett.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://dipndotscreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Dawn&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3589" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dcc425kh.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3589" title="dcc425kh" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dcc425kh.jpg" alt="&quot;DCC425&quot; card created by Karen Hasheck." width="400" height="528" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;DCC425&quot; card created by Karen Hasheck.</p></div>
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<div id="attachment_3590" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dcc425kh2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3590" title="dcc425kh2" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dcc425kh2.jpg" alt="Another view of Karen's card." width="400" height="384" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Another view of Karen&#39;s card.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://karenskreativekards.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Visit Karen&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3591" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dcc425ln.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3591" title="dcc425ln" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dcc425ln.jpg" alt="&quot;DCC425&quot; card created by Lynette Neus." width="400" height="483" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;DCC425&quot; card created by Lynette Neus.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mystampingaddiction.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Lynette&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3592" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 522px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dcc425jh.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3592" title="dcc425jh" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dcc425jh.jpg" alt="&quot;DCC425&quot; card created by Joy Hadden." width="512" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;DCC425&quot; card created by Joy Hadden.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.piecesofjoyhadden.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Joy&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3593" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dcc425cw.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3593" title="dcc425cw" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dcc425cw.jpg" alt="&quot;DCC425&quot; card created by Cheri Weston." width="400" height="486" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;DCC425&quot; card created by Cheri Weston.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stampnboomer.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Visit Cheri&#8217;s blog</a></p>
<p>Now we&#8217;d love for you to play along with us!</p>
<p>Here are all the details&#8230;<br />
1. Create a card for a woman you love. And remember, your card does not have to be made with <a href="http://www.repeatimpressions.com" target="_blank">Repeat Impressions</a> stamps, but if you would like to include our designs we would reeeally love to see them! <img src='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' />  Plus, there&#8217;s an added bonus&#8230; you will get an additional entry in our <em>random.org</em> drawing for using our stamps in your submissions!<br />
2. Post your DCC card on your blog or online gallery and be sure to reference <strong>Repeat Impressions DCC425 ~ Card For A Woman You Love</strong>. Then link it here with the <em>inlinkz</em> widget below. <em>(Please provide a direct link to your post, not the entire blog.)</em><br />
3. Submissions will be accepted until Tuesday, May 8th at 5PM EST.<br />
4. On May 9th we will introduce a new Designer&#8217;s Choice Challenge (DCC) to play along with and after we wrap up our challenges for the month we will announce the winner for May. For this challenge the winner will receive any one unmounted sheet of stamps of their choice!</p>
<p>Today we&#8217;re also revealing the winner of our April DCCs. So now without further ado&#8230; Our friends at <em>random.org</em> have selected&#8230; <strong>mrsswandog!</strong> Congratulations! You just won an unmounted sheet of rubber stamps&#8230; any sheet of your choice! Please leave a comment here and I will contact you on how to make your selection.</p>
<p>We also have a great <strong>Sketch Challenge</strong> happening now too. There is still another week left to get in on this one and an opportunity to <strong>win a $25 Repeat Impressions gift certificate!</strong> Please follow this link to my <a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/sketch-challenges/what-if-wednesday-sketch-challenge-a1812/" target="_self">WHAT IF? Wednesday ~ Sketch Challenge A1812</a> post to see my sketch layout and all the fantastic cards the <em>Rock Stars</em> created to get you started.</p>
<p>Do we have any Ohio area readers out there? Tomorrow <em>Repeat Impressions</em> is headed to Akron, OH to get set up for the <em>Adventures In Stamping</em> show happening there this weekend. If you are planning to attend, be sure to stop by to say HI and check out the new stamp series being released in May and June&#8230;that&#8217;s right&#8230;you&#8217;ll have the opportunity to purchase these fabulous stamps BEFORE they are even released!</p>
<p>In addition to all the new stamps we have also added a bunch of other products  since our last visit&#8230; Spica Glitter Pens by Copic, Scor-Pal products (scoring boards, cutting mats, Scor Tapes, and the No More Shims Embossing Mat), and more of our own paper products including Flip Card Kit Variety Packs, Stamp-A-Box Templates and precut &amp; pre-scored Side Step Cards and Center Stair Step Cards. So be sure to download the convention coupon from our newsletter (you&#8217;re a subscriber, right?!) and come visit with us in Akron. <img src='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Thank you so much for spending time here with us this week. I hope you&#8217;ve found lots to inspire you and look forward to seeing your next masterpiece linked here soon!</p>
<p>Until then&#8230; Happy Stamping!</p>
<p><em>Wendy</em><br />
Repeat Impressions</p>
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		<title>Stamp of the Week ~ Cloud Silhouette</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Monday! It&#8217;s time for us to share a new Stamp of the Week with you. Today we&#8217;re featuring our 5105-F Cloud Sil (lg) stamp. This is just one of the many images in our Silhouette Stamps series. This is a fun series of animals, plants, symbols and other objects in silhouette format. Here are <a href='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/stamp-of-the-week/stamp-of-the-week-cloud-silhouette/'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy Monday! It&#8217;s time for us to share a new <strong>Stamp of the Week</strong> with you. Today we&#8217;re featuring our <strong>5105-F Cloud Sil (lg)</strong> stamp. This is just one of the many images in our <a href="http://www.repeatimpressions.com/silhetts.html" target="_blank">Silhouette Stamps</a> series. This is a fun series of animals, plants, symbols and other objects in silhouette format. Here are a few neat ways the <em>Rock Stars</em> used the cloud stamp.</p>
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<div id="attachment_3576" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 525px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/5105jh.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3576" title="5105jh" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/5105jh.jpg" alt="&quot;Cloud Silhouette&quot; card created by Joy Hadden." width="515" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;Cloud Silhouette&quot; card created by Joy Hadden.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.piecesofjoyhadden.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Joy&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3577" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/5105dben.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3577" title="5105dben" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/5105dben.jpg" alt="&quot;Cloud Silhouette&quot; card created by Dawn Bennett." width="400" height="392" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;Cloud Silhouette&quot; card created by Dawn Bennett.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://dipndotscreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Dawn&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3578" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 533px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/5105ln.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3578" title="5105ln" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/5105ln.jpg" alt="&quot;Cloud Silhouette&quot; card created by Lynette Neus." width="523" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;Cloud Silhouette&quot; card created by Lynette Neus.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mystampingaddiction.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Lynette&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3581" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/5105ww.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3581" title="5105ww" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/5105ww.jpg" alt="&quot;Cloud Silhouette&quot; card created by Wendy Wyman." width="400" height="501" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;Cloud Silhouette&quot; card created by Wendy Wyman.</p></div>
<p>This stamp is available exclusively to our blog readers at <strong>50% OFF  from April 23-29, 2012 only.</strong> <em>(Limited to 1 per person please.)</em> If you would like to purchase this stamp please click on this <a href="http://www.repeatimpressions.com/silhetts.html" target="_blank">Cloud Sil (lg)</a> link and scroll down the page a bit. To receive your special discount please be sure to reference <strong>SOTW423</strong> in the <strong>Coupon Code</strong> section of the online order form.</p>
<p>Have you uploaded your card for our latest <strong>Designer&#8217;s Choice Challenge</strong> yet? Don&#8217;t delay&#8230; submissions close tomorrow for <strong>your chance to win some free rubber!</strong> This is a fun and easy theme challenge hosted by <em>RI Rock Star</em>, Cheri Weston. Please visit my <a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/designers-choice-challenge/dcc411-birds-of-a-feather-challenge/" target="_self">DCC411 ~ Birds of a Feather Challenge</a> post for all the details and fabulous inspiration cards from all the <em>Rock Stars</em>.</p>
<p>And if that is cutting it a little bit too close for you then you&#8217;ll want to get in on our latest <strong>Sketch Challenge</strong>. There is still another week left to play along and a chance to <strong>win a $25 Repeat Impressions gift certificate</strong> too! Please follow this link to my <a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/sketch-challenges/what-if-wednesday-sketch-challenge-a1812/" target="_self">WHAT IF? Wednesday ~ Sketch Challenge A1812</a> post to see my sketch layout and all the great cards the <em>Rock Stars</em> created to get you started.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope you will come visit with us again on Wednesday when we kick off another wonderful Designer&#8217;s Choice Challenge.</p>
<p>Have a great day!</p>
<p><em>Wendy</em><br />
Repeat Impressions</p>
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		<title>WHAT IF? Wednesday ~ Sketch Challenge A1812</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hurray! It&#8217;s Wednesday again and time to introduce a new Sketch Challenge. I always look forward to these mid-week doses of inspiration! I designed the card layout shown here and then asked our Rock Stars to have some fun with it. Check out all the fun cards they created this week! Visit Karen&#8217;s blog Visit <a href='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/sketch-challenges/what-if-wednesday-sketch-challenge-a1812/'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hurray! It&#8217;s Wednesday again and time to introduce a new <strong>Sketch Challenge</strong>. I always look forward to these mid-week doses of inspiration! I designed the card layout shown here and then asked our <em>Rock Stars</em> to have some fun with it.</p>
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<div id="attachment_3564" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/a1812.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3564" title="a1812" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/a1812.jpg" alt="Repeat Impressions Sketch A1812" width="250" height="324" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Repeat Impressions Sketch A1812</p></div>
<p>Check out all the fun cards they created this week!</p>
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<div id="attachment_3565" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/a1812kh.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3565" title="a1812kh" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/a1812kh.jpg" alt="&quot;A1812 Sketch&quot; card created by Karen Hasheck." width="400" height="501" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;A1812 Sketch&quot; card created by Karen Hasheck.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://karenskreativekards.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Visit Karen&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3566" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/a1812jh.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3566" title="a1812jh" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/a1812jh.jpg" alt="&quot;A1812 Sketch&quot; card created by Joy Hadden." width="400" height="557" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;A1812 Sketch&quot; card created by Joy Hadden.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.piecesofjoyhadden.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Joy&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3567" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/a1812dben.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3567" title="a1812dben" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/a1812dben.jpg" alt="&quot;A1812 Sketch&quot; card created by Dawn Bennett." width="400" height="584" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;A1812 Sketch&quot; card created by Dawn Bennett.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://dipndotscreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Dawn&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3568" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/a1812mj.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3568" title="a1812mj" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/a1812mj.jpg" alt="&quot;A1812 Sketch&quot; card created by Makiko Jones." width="400" height="545" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;A1812 Sketch&quot; card created by Makiko Jones.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://makinkstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Makiko&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3569" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 545px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/a1812cw.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3569" title="a1812cw" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/a1812cw.jpg" alt="&quot;A1812 Sketch&quot; card created by Cheri Weston." width="535" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;A1812 Sketch&quot; card created by Cheri Weston.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stampnboomer.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Visit Cheri&#8217;s blog</a></p>
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<div id="attachment_3570" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 410px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/a1812ln.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3570" title="a1812ln" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/a1812ln.jpg" alt="&quot;A1812 Sketch&quot; card created by Lynette Neus." width="400" height="504" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;A1812 Sketch&quot; card created by Lynette Neus.</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mystampingaddiction.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Visit Lynette&#8217;s blog</a></p>
<p>This week we also have a special guest playing along with our challenge. <em>Rock Star</em>, Kendra DeCota couldn&#8217;t join us today so her 6 year old daughter, Madison, is filling in. Great job with the sketch, Madison! I think we may have a future <em>Rock Star</em> in the making. <img src='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<div id="attachment_3571" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 532px"><a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/a1812kd.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3571" title="a1812kd" src="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/a1812kd.jpg" alt="&quot;A1812 Sketch&quot; card created by 6 year old Madison DeCota." width="522" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">&quot;A1812 Sketch&quot; card created by 6 year old Madison DeCota.</p></div>
<p>And now it&#8217;s your turn! The rules are really simple&#8230; Your card doesn&#8217;t even have to be made with <a href="http://www.repeatimpressions.com" target="_blank">Repeat Impressions</a> stamps, but if you would like to include our designs we would really love to see them! <img src='http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' />  Plus you will get an additional entry in our <em>random.org</em> drawing for using our stamps in your submissions! Simply create a card based on my sketch, upload your card to your blog or <em>Splitcoast</em> gallery, then link your card here to this post by clicking on the little blue button below.</p>
<p>We will be accepting submissions to this <strong>A1812 Sketch Challenge</strong> until 5pm EST on May 1st. All participants will be automatically entered into our random drawing. Then on May 2nd we will post a new challenge and announce the winner of our April challenges. One lucky person will <strong>win a $25 Repeat Impressions Gift Certificate!</strong></p>
<p>So what are you waiting for?! Why not play along with us and start stamping up a card now. We can&#8217;t wait to see your creations! When you are ready to share your card, please add the direct link to your entry using the link button below. And please be sure to provide a link back here and reference <strong>Repeat Impressions Sketch A1812</strong> in your blog or gallery posting.</p>
<p>We also have a wonderful <strong>Designer&#8217;s Choice Challenge</strong> going on now too! Our <em>Rock Star</em> hostess, Cheri, has a great theme challenge for you this time. Please visit my <a href="http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/designers-choice-challenge/dcc411-birds-of-a-feather-challenge/" target="_self">DCC411 ~ Birds of a Feather Challenge</a> post for all the details and fantastic inspiration cards from the <em>Rock Stars</em>.</p>
<p>Have you applied yet? We have another <em>Rock Star</em> position opening up on our Design Team! Are you addicted to stamping? Love to make cards as often as possible? Have a blog to show off all your wonderful creations? Do you enjoy a challenge and play well with others? You could be a Rock Star in the making! Please drop me a note at <em>wendy@repeatimpressions.com</em> if you would like more information.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for visiting with us today. We hope you&#8217;ve been inspired to play along and look forward to seeing your challenge card linked here soon.</p>
<p>Until then&#8230; happy stamping!</p>
<p><em>Wendy</em><br />
Repeat Impressions</p>
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