Monday, September 05, 2011

Fall Fun blog hop!

Soooooooo........... a group of online buddies decided the holiday weekend in the US would be a GREAT time to get inky together, and we've put together a fall-themed blog hop to inspire you as the autumn approaches. As you meet our stampy bloggers today, you may discover that some (like ME!!) have goodies for you, so be sure and visit everyone on the list... you just never know what you'll find! We have hoppers from all over the globe today, and they are amazing artists. Thanks for visiting us - grab yourself a nice fall beverage and enjoy!
Isn't this a great hop? Being in a place where we have two seasons - wet and wetter - Fall is one of the things I miss the most. This is an Impression Obsession stamp, part of trio of gorgeous fall images, called Fall Triptych 1. I stamped the image on watercolor paper, colored in base colors with Touch Twin Markers, then used Derwent watercolor pencils to fill in the rest of the colors and shading. The card base was floating around on my desk - something I assembled months ago... the darker panel was made using a polished stone technique on glossy cardstock, with Cover-a-Card Tapestry stamped over the top. The tan panel is embossed with a Fiskars texture plate.

It so happens I have one of these gorgeous stamps from Impression Obsession to give away! I'll draw a random name from the comments on this post on Friday (midnight EST) and contact the winner by email, so make sure you leave me a way to contact you!

From here you'll be moving on to Wanda's blog, Cullen-ary Creations! Thanks for visiting my blog!

Thanks for stopping by!

P.S. Here is the full list of our blog hoppers today:

65 comments:

  1. What an awesome stamp. I love fall scenes and love to creat them too. thank you for the chance to win such an amazing stamp. I love your blog Diane and have learned so much from it.

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  2. this is such a pretty card dina-the image reminds me of rural PA-you have colored it so wonderfully

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  3. How beautiful, Dina!! Love it! I am so glad you are participating in the hop today!

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  4. LOVE the simple layout to highlight your GORGEOUS coloring!!! WOW!!!!
    wannastamp at gmail dot com

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  5. wow...what a gorgeous scene, your coloring is amazing....Happy Fall!

    enjoy *~*

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  6. GORGEOUS fall scene and wonderful coloring as always! Isn't this a fun hop?! Happy Labor Day!

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  7. Gorgeous card! your coloring is absolutely spectacular!

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  8. Gorgeous, Dina...love the image and your coloring...a perfect fall scene! Have a wonderful Labor Day!

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  9. DINA!!! WOW!! What a card!! That image is absolutely GORGEOUS!! You've colored it beautifully! I would LOVE a chance to win this amazing image! You're work is amazing Dina and always so very inspiring!LOVE your Fall card!!~

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  10. AWEsome coloring. I can't color - too impatient. :) Beautiful card!

    PS: I don't want to win. :)

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  11. I love this image. I think I have it my collection somewhere. gotta dig it out. This is a fun hop. It's nice to meet so many wonderful stampers...just what I need to wake up my inky side.

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  12. What a beautiful fall scene you have created on your card, GORGEOUS! (c_glass@verizon.net)

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  13. Oooo la la!!!! That scene is simply amazing and love your coloring!!!

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  14. Beautiful, Dina! I love the gorgeous colouring and that beautiful image!

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  15. |Gorgeous card, Dini! Can't wait to see what the rest of the ladies have done! And thanks for the chance to win the awesome stamp.

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  16. What a beautiful image and your coloring is amazing as always, woman! GORGEOUS card!

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  17. Wow. Just... wow! I am new to marker colouring, and images like that intimidate me! You've inspired me to give it a go on a stamp I've been avoiding for a long time! :)

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  18. Dina, your coloring is fabulous! You really knocked this out of the park!

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  19. What a gorgeous fall scene...you did such a awesome job of colorig this beauty!!!!!

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  20. What a wonderful fall farm scene Dina! Your coloring on it is just lovely!

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  21. This looks awesome Dina - you certainly can color!

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  22. Hi sistah!! Once again, all your mediums and talent make this more than a card, it's art - beautiful fall scene, colored gorgeously!!

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  23. Oh, Dina... this is gorgeous. Love that image and the coloring. The corner pieces look great! :o)

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  24. Your coloring is so very lovely and what a delightful fall stamp image! Thanks for sharing!

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  25. Holy cow Dina this is stunning!!

    I know what you mean about missing seasons - we have hot and hotter and I always miss upstate New York in the fall.

    This is just lovely.

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  26. your project is great and that stamp your giving away is to die for thanks for the chance to win.

    wheatley_jan@hotmail.com

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  27. oh... that is gorgeous! I love the image - it brings a smile to my heart as I can pretend to be walking by, feeling fall in the air....

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  28. BEAUTIFUl stamp - love your coloring!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  29. Gorgeous. Gorgeous scene, awesome coloring! Just astounding.

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  30. Beautiful image! I love how you framed it in! Looks like a place I'd love to be.

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  31. Your card is gorgeous! It reminds me of my grandpa's farm in the Fall when we visit for Thanksgiving. My e-mail is
    susanw39208@yahoo.com

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  32. Dina, this is so lovely! I always enjoy seeing your coloring skills!
    hugs,
    Gini

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  33. Great card & gorgeous coloring!
    Very pretty!

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  34. Your card is gorgeous! I love all of the layers and texture and I really love the main image and the way you colored it. It reminds me of the "log barn" on my husband's family farm. So cool! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win this awesome stamp:-)
    Inky hugs,
    Janet
    janet@swofford.com

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  35. Exciting blog hop and gorgeous card. Beautiful image and fab coloring. Thanks for the blog candy chance.

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  36. WOW Dana, what a fabulous image and awesome job of coloring you did on it.

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  37. Ohhh...so pretty! I love these image, beautiful coloring job!

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  38. Oh my goodness! Dina, your coloring is so life-like. I feel as though I'm right there in that card. This is so fabulous, so very, VERY beautiful.

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  39. What a gorgeous fall scene!

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  40. I love this card. It is an amazing design and the detail is perfect!

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  41. Your coloring skillz are simply fabulous. Great card!

    ph_in_va(at)comcast(dot)net

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  42. what a beautiful card that you did like every thing on it
    and like very much the color
    thank for showing
    mfdkj5@hotmail.com

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  43. Beautiful coloring on your card and I love this stamp!
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  44. That image and your coloring are gorgeous Dina!!

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  45. Your coloring looks like a professional print! LOL, had to laugh at your post. We have two seasons here in Phoenix too! Hot and Hotter! Please send some rain!!! jgarber5@cox.net

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  46. This is beautiful. It looks like a trivet. What a beautiful stamps and you have colored it so nicely.

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  47. Wow - amazing image and superb coloring! You really brought that scene to life! I really like the corners too~!

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  48. Such a beautiful Fall scene. I love it. TFS

    Babe
    youiesmom@att.net

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  49. Such a wonderful fall card! I love this stamp, I do recall seeing it but will have to look at it online again to see the other two as well. You did an amazing job coloring the scene. And I love the you idea of stamping the IO backgrounds over the polished stone technique. Thank you for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  50. Well if I win the stamp I sure hop I can do it justice the way you have! Lovely! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  51. Such a warm, rich scene...and a gorgeous card! So in the mood for fall!

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  52. REally love this landscape image and your beautiful card! Got side-tracked looking at all the crafty goodness on your blog and almost forgot to leave a comment!

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  53. Oh Wow Miss Dina, this is absolutely Beautiful! Love the Fall scene and your gorgeous coloring as always! your textured BG and fun photo corners are such perfect touches! Love the whole ensemble! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  54. Dina, What a lovely card!! This scenery is exactly what a friend just requested me to make for her ... I wondered where in the world I could find a stamp to fill her request, so I am praying .... my hope is that God will honor my prayer to help out my friend who is also going through some rough waters at present. If only I could take coloring and shading lessons from you, too!!! You are blessed with some beautiful talent from the Lord, Dina!! Thank you for sharing such a gorgeous card! ~Amy S.~

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  55. Beautiful card, great stamp and wonderful color combo as well
    Thank U 4 this opportunity on the stamp giveaway.
    ColleenB.

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  56. What a beautiful card, Dina. You always color to
    perfection. I'm ready for Fall and cooler air.

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  57. Beautiful card, Dina!!

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  58. what a gorgeous stamp; you made a lovely card with it, too! I'd love a chance to play with the stamp so now I want to win your blog candy! Thanks for the chance.....

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  59. Dina, as usual your card is beautiful, as all your cards are works of art. Love the way you color things, I bet no one ever throws away a card from you.
    Mrsblk

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  60. What a wonderful card thank you for sharing it and the chance to win.
    madoke@sc.rr.com

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  61. Your colouring and shading on this image is gorgeous! I love the colours you used. The textured background papers and the corners suit it so well.
    Thank you for sharing! :)

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  62. As usual, your coloring is great. Very beautiful card.

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  63. Beautifully colored ... I love that oh-so peaceful scene, Dina! I'm sure the seasons of wet & wetter get tiring ... although at the moment, you're welcome to send some of that to Texas! ;)

    ~Bev

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  64. This is my favorite type of stamp. Love what you did with it. idocrafts26@hotmail.com

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