Impression Obsession Fall Winter Release Hop Day 1!
The Impression Obsession team is showcasing new Fall and Winter images that are available NOW!
You can check them out HERE - I'll wait!
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| K13917 Lantern C13939 The Light |
If you're new to my blog, then you may not know that I'm not only on the Impression Obsession design team - I'm also one of their artists! You can find all my stamps HERE. It's always fun during these blog hops to be able to share my stamps, some thoughts behind them, and some fun ways to use them. When I sit down to create a new release, I try to think of what kind of cards I want to send, and then fill in the gaps from there.
These stamps were designed back in February before the world turned upside down, so it's interesting to me that they're releasing now when things are particularly dark. Even though this is a fall/winter release, I try to be mindful that we're not all thinking of the holidays in July, so I hope that these heartfelt sentiments and timeless images will be useful to you at any time of year, and will be an encouragement either to you or through you to someone else.
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| H13916 Lamp D13936 Darkness Stars |
Both cards here are 5" square - they are stamped in grey Versafine Clair ink and watercolored using my favorite Qor watercolors. I love the simplicity of this second card - a good reminder too that not all detailed images need to be colored in completely or at all!
One little fun fact on this image - there's another stamp in the release you might have seen that's a wreath with magnolias and lemons - the pinecone here was built digitally with layers of the magnolia flower art!
Be sure to check out the other designers' blogs for inspiration - you'll find a full list of their names on the I.O. Blog! You're not required to comment on every post, but the more comments you leave, the more chances you have to win - each one of us has a $25 gift certificate to give away! Winners will be drawn Sunday July 19th at midnight central time and will be announced on Tuesday July 21st on the IO blog, so be sure to check back for your name!
I really love your style! Your images are so great and these sentiments are just the kind of thoughts we all need to share. Thanks for sharing your gift and for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful image with a great sentiment. Your are so talented!
ReplyDeleteFabulous images, Dina! I REALLY love the sentiments-how interesting that you designed these back in February. God has a way...
ReplyDeleteDina, your cards are BEAUTIFUL! YES, I HAD TO GO & see the new release! ;) LOVE THE SENTIMENTS & your images! AND your little tid-bits about the images themselves are NICE to know too! I agree with Lee Ann, God DOES have a way....;)<3
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sentiments and pretty cards
ReplyDeleteOh Dina!! These are perfect, especially right now. I think I'll need them all.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely products!! And here's hoping for brighter days even though I don't think they will come.
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I really love the vintage feel of them!
ReplyDeleteHi Dina, I just love the way the pine cones and fir needles are drawn on these stamps, really different! Fabulous light coming from those lantern/candle. XOXO
ReplyDeleteWow - these are fabulous stamps and sentiments! I love your style (yes, I have several of your stamps!). Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with the rest of us!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. Love your coloring and the sentiments are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteyour coloring is terrific!
ReplyDeleteI love how you did the glow of the lanterns! These are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteMarisela Delgado said: so pretty! mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteDina it’s fabulous!
ReplyDeleteStunning!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous coloring on these beautiful lantern designs!
ReplyDeleteYou light up our lives, crafty friend. Great release, IO! Super inspiring! Thanks for sharing your creativity. kReN@afourthlife
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love the lanterns.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
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I love Christmas decorations that reflect the idea of Christmas being the time when the light of the world came and dwelt among us.
ReplyDeleteI love the sentiments and the lanterns. TFS
ReplyDeleteMarisela Delgado said: so pretty! mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteYes, these sentiments are fitting for the times we are in now and how thought provoking. The lantern is a great way to illuminate the message.
ReplyDeleteJust the right sentiments for a 2020 encouragement card, any time of year!
ReplyDeleteThe glow of a candle so pretty
ReplyDeleteDina, this is stunning! Loving the beautiful wash behind the image - looks so realistic of the light shining through! Beautifully done, as always!
ReplyDeleteThese beautifully drawn lanterns are so appropriate for many occasions. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous works of art.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image, fantastic sentiment!
ReplyDeleteI just love the candle on the first card. Traditional images are my favorite these days...
ReplyDeletelove how the lantern glows
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. The sentiments are very pretty. Hugz
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing how you can make something gorgeous without coloring in the details. Such a creative idea!
ReplyDeleteNOBODY does it like YOU, sister! The first piece with the lantern...just takes my breath away! WOWIE!
ReplyDeleteVery inspirational.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of color. Nice ideas for use.
ReplyDeleteI like both of the sayings a LOT, but especially the first one. Beautiful cards. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty
ReplyDeleteWonderful images and I love these sentiments!
ReplyDeleteLove these lanterns.
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