Rubber Stamps, Scrapbooking, Cardmaking and more! OH MY! Thousands of rubber stamps, papers, embellishments, special orders. Family owned since 1996. This staff knows everything or can find it for you! Affordable classes and shared creativity! Last Friday of the month is Krispy Kreme Friday! A FUN fun store!

Halfway between L.A. and Palm Springs you will find the coolest rubber stamp and scrapbook store.  Newsletter available. 

Owner: Amy Wright
Year established: 1997
Shop size: 1600 sq. ft.
Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5

Please be sure to visit Auntie Amy's Positive Impressions' listing on page 23 of Scrapbooking Roads. 

History: 

It all started 14 years ago. Recovering from surgery Amy Wright was given a beautiful card by a friend. This card was a beautiful handmade card that; popped up, swung out, and had beautiful windows and doors that not only opened and closed but were beautifully stamped as well. She was so overwhelmed that someone would do that for her-at that moment God walked back into her life and she knew that she wanted others to know how important they were to her as well. Thus began Amy's journey into the rubberstamping world and she's been going strong ever since.

Three years ago they purchased the store; her and her husband found a great location and it was a good compliment to their website and traveling booth. Initially focusing on just rubber stamping, they added the "Scrap" name to the business when scrapbooking took off, from there it just got better and better. The assortments of papers are so gorgeous, and it has become much easier to find great accessories for card making and scrapbooking, the possibilities are endless!

Store Description: 

Located in Riverside in the heart of the Inland Empire, Auntie Amy's Positive Impressions is a scrap and stamp store that strives to bring customers a wide array of ideas, projects and inspirations.

If you are looking for a store that is knowledgeable, surprising, and fun...this is sure to be a favorite stop.

They offer a Stamp of the Month Program - where customers can select a featured stamp at a 50% off discount.

Products: 

The store offers it's customers a little bit of everything so you never know what you will find! They carry their own personal line of stamps plus offer hundreds of others, the selection changes monthly.

Classes: 

Auntie Amy's loves to show new techniques - "when you stop in, we'll show you the technique you want to learn any time!" Being ready to help, if you are uncertain how to use a certain tool just ask! Their knowledgeable staff is ready to help. They have a daily demo table that is chocked full of everything. With 14 years of experience they know a lot. They do offer regular classes on a wide variety of subjects. Past classes have included; 2 cards and a page from Denami, Alcohol inks (both beginning and intermediate,) beginning card making, Punch outside the box (which included a mini book, card and scrapbook page with the newest punches,) twinkling H2O's, shimmering watercolor paints, and even manufacturer classes!

Travel Tipz:

Products and Services for Travelers:  New and unusual products, and the expertise to show you how to use them. Hard to find brads and embellishments. THE largest selection of Rubber Stamps in the area. Auntie Amy Stamp line carried here, along with expert daily instructions from well seasoned scrappers and stampers. Stamps made from YOUR artwork and so much more.

Favorite Breakfast Spot:
Simple Simons - On the Main Street Mall, steps from our store.

Favorite Place to have Coffee:
Starbucks - Oh yes! Brand new Starbucks on Market and 4th. 2 blocks away.

Favorite Lunch Location:
The UpperCrust. On the Main Street Mall. Steps away from our store. Daily specials that include half sandwich (big!) and choice of salad, fruit, or our personal favorite home made chile (no beans) you will love it! Friendly staff.

Favorite Dinner Location:
The Mission Inn. Jamm packed with historical flavor and scrumptious food. Again on the Mall steps away from our store. Buffet lunch served every day. This eatery is above average in price, however they have an excellent chef. Make reservations in fall, winter & spring to eat outside. Also there is the Las Campanos all outdoor eating. This is located in the Mission Inn also, so many choices in this area and all within one block of each other.

Favorite Pizza Spot:
Soul Food at it's best at the award winning Gramm's BBQ. This falls off the bone and there are daily specials.
The Tamale Factory just opened up.......with so many choices who wants pizza?

Favorite Dessert:
Favorite Dessert. Go EARLY. Simple Simon's has the best Chocolate Bombs. Fresh baked daily - pastries that are so beautiful; flowerless cakes, scones, and more. (Godiva choclate is next door).

Nearby Activities for Spouses:
Within the block you will find everything from an Art Museum, to Natural History Museum - the grandkids LOVE this. Desert animals close up, history of the area, so interesting. Also you can take the Mission Inn Tour and learn the history. In the 1940's is was a favorite hang out for movie stars. Last February Sharon Stone stayed for the weekend!

Nearby Activities for Kids:
Freeway close to Disneyland, the Beaches, Knotts Berry Farm, Raging Waters, Castle Park, shopping malls and movie theaters.

Other Activities or Attractions:
Yearly Rubber Stamp and Scrapbook Convention at the Riverside Convention Center. Usually last weekend in January. Convention Center is 6 doors down.

Nearby Hotel:
Marriott and the Mission Inn hotel are steps away!
If you come during the holiday season after Thanksgiving they have the entire Mission Inn Hotel lit up, thousands of lights, moving displays, carriage rides, carolers.

Additional Comments:
Park your car and stay for the day! Best to park at the Mission Inn Parking Lot all day - valet parking if you eat at any of the Mission Inn Rest., for a fee. Saturday Parking is FREE in the lots.