CHA Sneak Peeks Day 1
Impression Obsession team is showcasing some new images being introduced this week at CHA! You can visit the I.O. Blog each day this week for links to the previews. Be sure to leave a comment on our designers' posts throughout the week for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate daily from Impression Obsession!
I wanted to share some of my own designs today - several of the flowers in this collection are flowers that are native to the area of Asia where I live... these are sketches I did when we were enjoying family time away from home so they have special memories connected to them for me. This one is called Orchid Sketch.
I stamped this orchid image several times on watercolor paper, then started to work on the background - the background is colored with Denim dye reinker. In a few areas, I stamped into the background using a stamp misted with water, then dabbed the wet ink away - I love the way this particular ink separates when water is added to it. The orchids were colored using Shinhan Premium Watercolors.
Other stamps I used:
Live Dare, Spice Ad, Chainlink Texture
Be sure to check out these other designers' blogs for inspiration -
the Impression Obsession blog
Anna @ Sassy & Sweet Notes
Daniela @ For the First Time
Dina @ Mama Dini's Stamperia ------------ you are here
Ellen @ The Serendipitous Stamper
Jeanne @ Inky Paws
Jenny @ One Krafty Kat
Kittie @ Kittie Kraft
Laura @ Laura's Stamp Art Journal
Vicki @ Summerthyme Studio
Love the intense colors~Wow!
ReplyDeleteHi Dinan. Your card with it's jolt of color and bold image is truly a work of art. It seems as if should be framed and hanging on a wall. i am inspired to be more colorful in my card making. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!!! *sigh* =)
ReplyDeleteOh, WOW! This is amazing! Such gorgeous depth and texture!
ReplyDeleteTotally dynamic....gorgeous !!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful orchid stamp! Color contrast is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteEileen L. said...
ReplyDeleteLove orchids sadly cant keep the real ones alive. Your color is gorgeous.
very nice card.
ReplyDeleteit's beautiful, Dina, and thanx for both adding info about the technique and providing the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous flowers and a beautiful card. My mother-in-law grows orchids and would love cards made with your stamps!
ReplyDeletePenny
Very striking card! I love the watercolors!
ReplyDeletePam
scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com
Beautiful as always!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Does that ever pop! Can't decide if it is the blue or the gold but together they are amazing!
ReplyDeleteSo cool, how the one petal extends into the sentiment!
ReplyDeleteJaw dropping gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow, Dina, this card is beautiful. I love the colors and your fab orchids.
ReplyDeleteWow, Dina, this is gorgeous. I love the colors and your fab orchids.
ReplyDeleteI'd frame it, looks live a painting, love it!
ReplyDeletebeautiful color!!!!!!! so striking!
ReplyDeleteOh so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteOrchids are an absolute favorite of mine!
ReplyDeleteWow! Cool card.
ReplyDeleteWow! Cool colors for a spring card.
ReplyDeletevery pretty, a wonderful feel of watercolor, like the textured feel the flower has, cool background too!
ReplyDeleteWow!!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE the Bright Colors!! Such a Great Design!! THaNKS for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! ;)
Great bkgrd and your new orchid design is beautiful! As always, wonderful coloring. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty. I especially like the way you stamped/created the background.
ReplyDeletePretty and vibrant.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, Dina. The orchid looks great against the blue background.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the intense colors too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colours. Love the intensity of the blues which set of the flower beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThe orchids are fabulous! Wooooow!
ReplyDeleteYour cards always leave me shaking my head in amazement. You are SO creative!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!!! Also like the color combo!
ReplyDeleteWow - this is wonderful. Love the blue background.
ReplyDeleteLove that orchid! So beautifully colored against your blue background. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat rich colors and depth to the card! Thanks for sharing how you achieved such richness.
ReplyDeleteWonderful techniques and such a beautiful image!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat detail on the orchid.
ReplyDeleteLove your orchilds and watercolor. I hope I am commenting on the blog hop for the challenge. You have so many nice cards using IO. TFS
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the artistic nature and intensity!
ReplyDeleteThis Orchad Sketch stamp is gorgeous! How clever of you to draw like that!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you colored the orchid. I am really into orchids right now. They grow so numerous and varied here in Australia. The combination of gold-yellow browns and denim background are stunning. Love your artistry.
ReplyDeletestunning
ReplyDeleteI love the rich vibrant colors on your card!
ReplyDeleteHi Dina -love the blue and flower on you card creation - it is so lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card.
ReplyDeleteVery vibrant BLUE. Love it.
ReplyDeletePH
Stunning piece of work
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the strong colors, and both the background and the flower watercoloring looks awesome. Love your new sentiments/quotes, the crane, the lanterns...awesome job! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKatie B.
How beautiful! I loved the contrasting color! I am happy to see more exotic flowers coming out. I am in South America and orchids are widely spread here.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful bright and brilliant colors, gorgeous bold flowers too!
ReplyDeletelove your bg! great colors!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration. :D
ReplyDeleteJanet
moosisk@hotmail.com
Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful card. Love it.
ReplyDeleteSensational!!!
ReplyDeleteLynn
So pretty, I always enjoy your postings
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done!
ReplyDeleteDina you always pull out the stops. Lovely card. TFS.
ReplyDeleteIncredibly striking! Love your work with colors.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular card! Gorgeous color combination! Beautiful flower stamp!
ReplyDeleteYour b'ground is gorgeous as are those amazing orchids!
ReplyDeleteLove the background and coloring of your orchids.
ReplyDeleteMargie F
Dina your orchid is absolutely beautiful. You are very talented!
ReplyDeleteWow wow. So beautiful
ReplyDeleteAwesome card and stamp. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteHi Dina,
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your posts! I really like the colors you used! The quote is also very inspiring! Great job!
Love this demonstration that showcases blending personal art with products.
ReplyDeleteThe color intensity is beautiful! Fantastic design!
ReplyDeleteTrishG
beautiful. tfs
ReplyDeleteI am loving these stamps and your card is lovely!
ReplyDeleteJust great!
ReplyDeleteThe background really makes the orchid pop.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Love the bold colors.
ReplyDeleteThe colors remind of my high school. Thanks for the memory!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOMG, Dina. This is stunning!
ReplyDeleteThis card reminds me of something Leonardo de Vinci would paint, stunning.
ReplyDeleteVery striking card! Love the sketch.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the background you created behind your beautiful orchids !!!
ReplyDeleteLovely card.
ReplyDeleteThe design is
great and colors
are beautiful.
Carla from Utah
beautiful! Dina - you really have a way with ... with ... with everything!
ReplyDeleteSandra ltb
Wow, the colors are bold and look great together. I must try this color combination some time soon.
ReplyDeleteSooo pretty!Orchid is beautiful!
ReplyDeletesooo pretty!! love your orchid!
ReplyDeleteI so admire your work. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous - love the gold.
ReplyDeleteLovely blue background!! Beautiful Orchids Dina!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness....that is GORGEOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteLove those bold colors.
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
Beautiful flowers and beautiful card
ReplyDeleteYour coloring gives such depth and beautiful texture to the orchid. I could almost reach out and touch it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDina, love your drawings and water coloring. Orchids are my favorite flowers, I just wish I could grow them. Keep up the wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are so vibrant, they just draw you in. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWonderfull card with beautiful colors and beautiful flowers ! kisses from France
ReplyDeleteAwesome coloring!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, wouldn't it be pretty framed...love it!!
ReplyDeleteLove the stamped background. Cool!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers and card...you make them look so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou're coloring is so amazing! Beautiful background also. It all comes together so nicely.
ReplyDeleteI'm hopping tuesday and then monday. This card is breath taking either way.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very unusual color combination and is very eye-catching. I really like the background texture and that deep blue color. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful creation. It looks more like a watercolour creation. TFS. Got to get me this stamp! xx
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You are so wonderfully talented. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Beautiful card! Nancee :)
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful stamp
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