Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Impression Obsession - All About the Dies - Day 1

For the next 3 days, the Impression Obsession designers will be sharing lots of ideas for using IO dies!   You can visit the I.O. Blog each day of the hop for links to the previews. Make sure to comment on all our blogs for a chance to WIN!  Each day one winner will get three dies of their choice!!

I'd better lead off with some Easter cards since that holiday is fast approaching!


This Basket die has so many uses, but the most obvious use is for Easter baskets... I tucked in grass (Grass Border) and eggs with one of the bunnies... I squealed when I saw these Bunny dies - bunnies are my favorite and this little trio is sooooo cute. The accompanying clear stamp set is adorable too.

The eyelet border at the bottom is Border Duo 2, cut from 4 layers of tissue paper and crinkled along a line of double-sided tape. I stamped the sentiment on a Flag die.


That little stringy Bow die is such a cute one too!


On the second card, I created a little Easter egg hunt scene, using the Grass die and the larger Egg, and a strip of torn kraft paper. The chipboard frame was painted white with acrylic paint.


Be sure to check out these other designers' blogs for inspiration -

Daniela @ For the First Time
Jeanne @ Inky Paws
Jenny @ One Krafty Kat
Julie @ Out to Impress
Kittie @ Kittie Kraft
Laura @ Laura's Stamp Art Journal
Vicki @ Summerthyme Studio

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61 comments:

  1. Antonella3/19/2013 6:19 AM

    I love both of your cards and the way the long grass adds to the overall effect! The Easter basket is adorable!
    Hugs, antonella :-)

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  2. Karen Noonan3/19/2013 6:23 AM

    Please,please,please, I want to win all the dies that Dina used in her Easter bunny card, it is just beautiful.

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  3. Diane3/19/2013 7:57 AM

    Loving both cards....have to have the bunnies and the grass dies....perfect cards for the "hop"...pun intended...lol!!

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  4. Deloris3/19/2013 8:15 AM

    Soooo cute! Love them!

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  5. Carolina Girl (Cely)3/19/2013 8:19 AM

    Oh my word! Darling darling darling. I've had that grass on my wish list! I think it about time to do something about it. On vacation, but defintiely finding time to check in.. An amazing sweet card. Wonder if I have time to sorta case when I get home..haha

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  6. Rachel B.3/19/2013 8:20 AM

    Beautiful cards! Love this little bunny too!

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  7. Anonymous3/19/2013 8:52 AM

    Adorable cards...love your color selections, too. Jan Douglas, Florida

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  8. Janet L.3/19/2013 8:56 AM

    Your cards are terrific! I love the grasses, the colors, the basket, bunny, eggs and all!!

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  9. Denise ~ Paper Ponderings3/19/2013 8:57 AM

    Wonderful! Love what you did with the grass!

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  10. pam3/19/2013 9:16 AM

    As usual, i love your cards! The grass dies are so fun to use

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  11. Lynne3/19/2013 9:34 AM

    Use of grass in front of and behind the eggs is brilliant. Terrific color scheme, an all around great card.

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  12. di3/19/2013 9:52 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE both of your cards.

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  13. stamping sue3/19/2013 10:12 AM

    fun cards! my favorite are all the eggs in the field of grass.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  14. Craftyfield3/19/2013 10:14 AM

    Gorgeous creations ! There are so many layers of die-cuts ! Love that grass die, a lot longer than I thought.

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  15. Unknown3/19/2013 10:18 AM

    I love a card that tells a story and dies do just that. Love your cards.

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  16. Barb3/19/2013 10:20 AM

    Such cute cards. Spring can't come soon enough

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  17. Barb Green3/19/2013 10:21 AM

    Such cute cards. Very Spring like.
    Barb

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  18. Cherylynn3/19/2013 10:30 AM

    Wow! I can't decide which card I like the best. I love them both! Awesome color combinations.

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  19. Cheryl W3/19/2013 10:34 AM

    Love, love, love your cards. The grass and the stringy bow dies are too much fun - they add so much delicate dimension.

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  20. newfiecrafter(Marilyn)3/19/2013 10:39 AM

    Oh I love both those cards the dies are awesome and how I would love to win some . Thanks for the chance
    Marilyn

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  21. Jackie3/19/2013 10:46 AM

    Those are gorgeous! I love the long grass and the bunny - too cute.

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  22. Else493/19/2013 10:52 AM

    Love, love the use of these dies. I could have used the grass in the Easter cards I made for the grand kids. Much nicer than my attempt at drawing grass.

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  23. Cheryl First3/19/2013 10:57 AM

    These cards are both so sweet! Love the way you've "hidden" the eggs in the grasses!

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  24. I'm a Little Teapot3/19/2013 11:24 AM

    So cute! So happy! Love the cards. :)

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  25. Anonymous3/19/2013 11:47 AM

    very sweet easter cards; i love the bunnies and the little bow.
    linda

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  26. Robin Sachs3/19/2013 12:34 PM

    Your cards are beautiful.

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  27. Jayne3/19/2013 1:42 PM

    Love this precious bunny and the grass. Such great dies.

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  28. Colorado Crafter3/19/2013 1:57 PM

    Wonderful card! I love the bunny die set and have had it on my wish list for a while now.

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  29. Karenladd3/19/2013 2:00 PM

    Oh my, this card is the cutest!! Love that bunny and darling basket!

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  30. Unknown3/19/2013 2:07 PM

    Well both those cards are "to die" for!! hahaha, yes I had to say it:) Cute as can be! The grass and bow dies are my favs:)

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  31. Chrisi3/19/2013 2:09 PM

    So elegant and beautiful.

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  32. Paper Creations by Shirley3/19/2013 2:13 PM

    Beautiful & adorable designs Dina! Have a great day, Shirleyx

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  33. SHartl3/19/2013 2:29 PM

    Oh I am totally loving this sweet little Easter card! The bunny, the basket the grass....all adorable!

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  34. Gailanne3/19/2013 4:26 PM

    Amazing card...my favourite Easter card this year. Well done.

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  35. Kelly3/19/2013 4:43 PM

    Your cards are beautiful! So full of detail and life! Thanks for sharing.

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  36. Colleen3/19/2013 4:44 PM

    Both of your cards are just stunning, I just love them.

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  37. Shona3/19/2013 4:47 PM

    Sooo cute is right! These are the most adorable Easter cards!

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  38. Christine Kiehl3/19/2013 5:00 PM

    So sweet! I can think of so many fun things to do with that basket and I love what you did with the eyelet trim lace!

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  39. Denise Bryant3/19/2013 5:03 PM

    Darling cards! Love the sweet bunny and the basket with bow, and the eggs and grass! Such fun dies!

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  40. lisa8083/19/2013 5:14 PM

    I love that basket die!

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  41. Amy McCue3/19/2013 5:15 PM

    I love the grass in the basket. So cute!

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  42. Suzette3/19/2013 5:28 PM

    I love the delicate bow - a (new) must have! Very nice card!!

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  43. Anonymous3/19/2013 6:09 PM

    Hoe cute are these cards!?! The colors are so fun and springy too. I love the grass - great in both cards! Love the bow and the lace on the first card. Thanks for showing us two different fun cards. Excuse me as I hop along.

    Chris R. from Iowa
    ckrobinson01@hotmail.com

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  44. Sandy (Cheesy)3/19/2013 6:11 PM

    Ooooo, Dina, I love those dies. Wish I had them to make my Easter cards. Maybe next year? What a delightful card.

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  45. Beth Norman3/19/2013 6:13 PM

    You are always such an inspiration Dina. How unique for you to use the grass die to nestle the eggs.

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  46. Mary Ann3/19/2013 6:30 PM

    Love your cards,Beautiful,Love the dies,never used them but I am going to get me some...

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  47. Mary3/19/2013 7:10 PM

    Your cards are beautiful like always. The grass die is such a versatile one.

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  48. Sue D3/19/2013 7:13 PM

    Very cute Easter projects with these dies!

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  49. Anonymous3/19/2013 7:18 PM

    That Easter bunny in the basket was so very cute!

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  50. Anonymous3/19/2013 7:58 PM

    Gorgeous cards Dina. I especially love the second one with the Easter Grass...great texture! And the border die punched in tissue on card 1 looks just like lace. What a great tip!

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  51. Katie3/19/2013 8:44 PM

    Such a cute and serene Easter card! I love that bunny popping up in the middle and love how you layered the basket over that spellbinders die. Also love your other egg card with the long grass! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  52. SherylH3/19/2013 9:22 PM

    Both cards are great! And such a great way to use the border die with tissue paper to make "lace" -- looks like the real thing.

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  53. MariaR3/19/2013 9:29 PM

    Your cards are so pretty! I really like the grass, it looks so realistic:)

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  54. Paula3/20/2013 4:13 AM

    hopping to win {pun intended} these lovely Easter dies.

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  55. Frances3/20/2013 8:13 AM

    Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.

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  56. Julia3/20/2013 11:06 AM

    Absolutely adorable!

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  57. Greta3/20/2013 1:24 PM

    Wow--your work is amazing! Love your style!

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  58. Designs By Sky3/20/2013 11:45 PM

    cute card TFS

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  59. slbt173/21/2013 12:02 PM

    wonderful! love them both!
    Sandra ltb

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  60. Anonymous3/23/2013 10:36 AM

    beautiful! love those dies!
    Karen adams

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  61. newscrapper3/27/2013 3:05 PM

    I love your cards they are amazing!

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