I had a chance to sneak into the Impress Rubber Stamps store over the weekend before they opened. As always, Shari the store manager was busily working away (I kind of think that she sleeps there!) making the store beautiful, fun and inspiring.
I worked at Impress for almost ten years and loved it! I wanted to share with those of you who can't quite make it to Seattle a taste of Impress - a fantastic store FULL of ideas for cards, packaging, gifts, and friendly people. Maybe after seeing the video, you'll want to come check it out!
(We're having fun producing these little mini-videos for the blog - but there is a learning curve, so be patient while we get better!). So now, without any more delay, is a 2008 fall tour of the Impress Rubber Stamp store in Tukwila, Washington. Enjoy!
Wow Dave, Hollywood is the next stop! Good thing we didn't know you were coming to film or we would have been up all night straightening the shelves!
THANKS so much for sharing our store with others on the web. The internet is so much fun.
Ann
Posted by: ann zazzi | November 18, 2008 at 01:37 PM
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. It's where I took many classes, met you and the other wonderful staff, stopped on my way home from teaching school in Federal Way, etc. I love that store, and the other Impresses too!!! The displays look wonderful.
Patti in Sedona
Posted by: Patti | November 18, 2008 at 07:55 PM
Thanks for sharing the film.
I will certainly visit there
when I travel to Washington.
Posted by: Laura Liu | November 18, 2008 at 08:03 PM
Great Job Dave! You are a man of many talents! I guess we better start cleaning before your next trip East!
Posted by: Judy | November 20, 2008 at 05:43 AM
Oh I loved seeing that, thank you so much! I am a HUGE Impress fan, have always wanted to go to the store (I order online). Even more yummy than what I imagined.
Posted by: lisa | November 20, 2008 at 09:22 AM
Great video! Sure hope you do this again. I love Impress. It's the only place I go to for supplies.
Posted by: Donna | November 20, 2008 at 10:19 AM
What a beautiful store you have! I wish I lived nearer to it (live in NY), but if I ever make it to Washington, you can bet I WILL visit. It was wonderful seeing the store that I have ordered so many great things from.
Posted by: Marilyn McDowell | November 21, 2008 at 05:32 AM
What an absolutely lovely video I love the music you chose as well. Thank you for the sneak peek it was lovely I also enjoyed all the wonderful project ideas. Have a great day and keep up the good work
Debbie/Phx AZ
Posted by: Debbie Stelton | November 21, 2008 at 09:01 AM
Wow, thank you so much for sharing that with us. Now, can you go back every season and make us a video??? LOL!
Posted by: ShawninAZ | November 22, 2008 at 03:57 AM
I have been dying to go to this store for years- I live in PA...thanks for the little peek-I'd love to see a "long shot" of the place so I could see the atmosphere as a whole.
Sigh....all I want for Christmas is a trip to Impress!
mary
Posted by: mary w | November 22, 2008 at 04:47 AM
Wow! Virtual shopping in a beautiful store with so many goodies, all while listening to Norah Jones... life is good. Now to plan my trip to Washington to visit in person!!! Thanks Dave!!!
ps. going to iTunes right now to download Norah...
Posted by: johanna | November 22, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Thanks for the video. I have often emailed to mention how wonderful your website is and, I see that it keeps getting better. It has been and still remains to be THE BEST website that I have seen. I know that it doesn't help your sales, but I keep you as my own little secret.
Posted by: Michele | November 22, 2008 at 11:30 AM
I so love the Impress stores! I don't live in Washington anymore but if we are anywhere near one of their stores on a trip, that is a "must stop" for sure!
Posted by: Linda Beeson | November 22, 2008 at 01:59 PM
I sooooooooo wish I could come play!!! I don't think I could be any further away and still be in the US...hey...how about an EAST coast store?????? When I lived just outside Marietta, GA I shopped with RubberStamp Fantasy on the square and the owners (Gary & Debbie) always kept us abreast of the happenings at Impress. At one time your products were not available to retail and it was like a death in the stamping community!!! You are all dearly loved...but especially with your recent "Out of the Box" releases! Keep up the Great Work!!!
Posted by: jane | November 22, 2008 at 04:35 PM
Wow, I've been purchasing things from your store for years. First when I lived in California and now in North Carolina...nice to see the store! Wish I could come play! Looks like an awesome place to spend time! Thanks for sharing! :)
Posted by: Kathryn Martin | November 23, 2008 at 01:30 PM
Wow! What a beautiful store you have. I wish you had one here in New York, I would love to come visit! The video was truly inspiring. Thank You so much for sharing.
Posted by: Cheryl Gill | November 23, 2008 at 02:27 PM
Oh MY! This was almost better than shopping...at least I didn't spend any $$$!!! :)
Posted by: Pam Speidel | November 23, 2008 at 04:09 PM
Thanks so much for sharing. I always wanted to know what the store looked like since I am way over here in Maryland. I have been internet shopping on this site for years! What a classy store! I could see myself shopping for hours and spending lots of money! Have a wonderful holiday!
Posted by: Simone P. | November 24, 2008 at 06:23 AM
How lucky I am to be just an hour away from both Dave and Impress! Ahhhhh.
Couldn't get any better than that! And they are all terrific people, believe me!
Posted by: joanie | November 24, 2008 at 05:10 PM
Thanks for the video and I am a big Norah Jones fan too! Like everyone else previously posted, I live too far away (Florida) to shop there, but I do order on line from you. Your service is fast and friendly. Now I will have a visual of your store when I order.
Posted by: Robin | November 25, 2008 at 06:34 AM
Hi, what a great idea..I can visit your store from home and think ahead when I visit. I love Impress..it is the best place. I've been doing more photo cards but I still use some of the stamps and papers and things from Impress..and always will. In the near future I'll link to your blog here from mine..... Can't wait to see the next video...:) Maria
Posted by: Maria Wilson | November 26, 2008 at 02:50 PM
Thanks so much for sharing this little video. I love visiting Impress when I'm in Washington visiting my sisters. It's my favorite store and since I didn't get there this year I almost got enough of a treat, not quite - but close. And Dave by the way I have a couple of your watercolor books. You're Great! Although I'm a Stampin' Up Demo I still love it all & the simplest makes me happiest! Happy Holidays. Please stop by my site for a visit. Thanks again. Barb
Posted by: Barb Mann | November 30, 2008 at 11:53 PM
Thanks for this video. I love the impress website and must echo another comment from above. How about an East Coast Store?????
Posted by: Beverly LoPinto | December 01, 2008 at 06:20 PM
Thanks a ton for sharing! I have ordered stamps from impress and have wonder what their stores must look like! It was nice to see especially since I live in Michigan the the big ugly giant of the bad economy has effective many of my small independent stamp stores! Over the last two years all my favorite stores have closed! I am stuck with on-line or Michaels! LOve seeing samples on your blog!!
Posted by: Shelly Powell | December 11, 2008 at 03:15 PM