Impression Obsession Fall/Winter Die Release Day 1

Just wanted to make sure you'd all seen the new die release over at Impression Obsession - there are some really fun fall and winter designs to choose from! Go take a peek - I'll wait!

The last few weeks have been kind of a blur with family issues, but I did get a chance to sit down and play with a couple of the dies while testing out some new Clearsnap inks. One of my favorite techniques with large dies is Debossed Die Resist - I'm sorry I didn't take any pictures while I was working on this card, but the video tutorial below will explain the process!

 I pressed the die into watercolor paper, then flipped it to work with the raised outline on the back side of the paper. For the technique, I rubbed a white oil pastel on the outline, which resisted the ink as I watercolored the scene.  Here's the tutorial video I created for Splitcoast:

And here's a look at the die I used so you can see it turned the right way. It would be beautiful laid over any background. The word stamp I used is from the Layered Bow clear set, and that little tag is here.

Spotted Deer Frame die

Also - I haven't had a chance to create any samples, but I wanted to let you know that there are single dies available for my Layered Pinecone and Layered Bow clear sets, as well as a set of dies for the Precious Gems clear set.

Layered Pinecone (die | stamp set)

Layered Bow (die | stamp set)

Precious Gems (die | stamp set)

If you'd like to see more projects, head over to the IO Blog for more links! 

Annnnnd HEY - I have a $10 gift certificate to give away! Leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite subject is for fall cards - animals, pumpkins, people, leaves, spooky things, or something else...? Check back for the winners list on the IO Blog on Monday Oct. 1!