In case you aren't on the Impression Obsession mailing list, I'm sharing the news just sent via email... This one is tough to share - even with advance notice I haven't fully processed the news. This amazing company has been a part of my life and routine for 16 years... before then, I remember being giddy waiting for each new release. As a licensed artist over the last 12 years, I've poured my heart into so many stamp sets, dies, stencils, papers, and more - over 2000 items. My heartfelt thanks to Mitra, the design team, and those of you who have purchased and used my art to encourage others - I'm honored.
I do retain rights to alllll my artwork, so I will take time to catalog, edit, and repurpose - some of my designs are already digitized and available on Etsy, but I have quite a backlog to process and can now add cut files for stencils and dies. I'm open to licensing to another company, and will proceed thoughtfully with that possibility in mind. We'll still continue with our usual posts and challenges until the end of the year - the September release is beautiful (I'm playing with it now!) and I look forward to sharing it with you.
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Dear Customers & Friends, After 26 years in the craft industry, Impression Obsession will cease operations at the end of the year.
It has been a wonderful ride, and we thank all of our customers, artists, designers, and retailers for all the support you have shown us. These decisions don't come easily, but it's time for me to start a new chapter in my life. Our final new release will be September 1, 2024 and it is full of wonderful products for the fall season. Please take this opportunity to support your favorite IO artist in this last release.
Throughout the next few months, we will be clearancing our inventory with progressive discounts. We will not be restocking, so when an item sells out, it’s gone for good.
Please support your independent retailers and small manufacturers when you can, it matters. It has been a pleasure crafting with you all! Sincerely, Mitra Palmer Owner Impression Obsession, Inc. |
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When you shop through the affiliate links used here, the company sends a small commission my way at no cost to you as thanks for the referral.
It's a lovely way to partner with these companies that mean so much to our creative community. Everybody wins!
So sorry to see another craft/stamping business closing - this must be bringing you much grief Dina (((((hugs)))))
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Maxine