Impression Obsession Die Cut Obsession

It's Impression Obsession's Die Cut Obsession time.    There are so many fabulous dies in the IO line, and today we are featuring some of them on our blogs.

I have a 'thing' for leaves, branch, and trees.  And I really love this Leafy Branch die.  I use it often when I make cards or on other projects.

IO Die/Stamp links:

Leafy Branch DIE055-N

Warm Fuzzies Sentiments CL492

I created a swatch of color diagonally on my card front with distress ink and a brush applicator.  I used the Leafy Branch die cut as a stencil.  

I brushed ink through the negative part of the stencil, after removing the die cut. 
I repeated this, using different portions of the hand made die cut 'stencil.

I stamped the Sending a hug verse from the Warm Fuzzies Sentiments set with archival purple ink. 

I layered two die cuts of the Leafy Branch, and attached it to the card front.

Inside, I brushed more color, and used a small portion of the die cut stencil to add more branches.

That's it.  A quick and easy card, and so much fun to make.

You can find ideas and inspiration from the other designers on the IO blog HERE. 

I am adding my card to these challenges:

AAA Cards - Up to 1/3 and repeated image

Allsorts Challenge - Anything goes

Simon Say Wednesday Challenge - Dies/punches

Seize The Birthday - Monochromatic

Thank you for stopping by. 

Blessings,

                                      Warm Fuzzies Sentiments CL492

                                                     

                                                     Leafy Branch DIE055-N

Oh What Fun - Penny Black Card

Oh, what fun I had creating this card today.  I have been making my Christmas cards, and needed a break from the ones I am making for friends and family.  So, I decided to make one for some challenges.   Here is my card....

 

Stamps used:  

Penny Black santa hedgehog from Best Day Ever clear set 30-059

Penny Black oh what fun from believe clear set 30-310

Penny Black snowflake from season's gifts 30-316

Other:  

Spellbinders die S5-201

Copic markers

white acrylic paint

white Prismacolor pencil

clear Spectrum Noir sparkle pen

white Colorbox pigment ink

Snowflake brad

assorted cardstocks

Copic multi liner .01

Tim Holtz distress ink

Clarity stencil brush

I stamped the hedgehog onto a light gray card stock panel, and colored him with Copic markers.  I used the Copic multi liner fine pen to redraw the lines, as they got a little faded from the coloring.  

Next, I die cut the snowy hill, using the partial die cutting technique shown by Jennifer McGuire HERE

I used hickory smoke distress ink and a Clarity stencil brush to add shading, then stamped the snowflakes with white pigment ink.   I flicked some white acrylic paint mixed with a wee bit of water onto the card for more snow, and some touches of sparkle from the Spectrum Noir sparkle pen. 

I layered it with some gray card stock, then a strip of red to help balance the composition, and a white brad for whimsy. 

I think my granddaughter Kennedy will like this card.  Now I have to make one for her older sister.  I will do that next time I need a break from my regular Christmas card making again.

I am adding my card to these challenges:
 
The Daily Marker 30 day color challenge 
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge  - Christmas critters
My Favorite Things color challenge  -
The Paper Players - Clean and simple Christmas
Penny Black at Allsorts - Anything Christmas
Make My Monday Challenge - Clean and simple Christmas

So, now it's back to my Christmas cards.  I am trying to finish them this week, so after Thanksgiving I can get down to the business of decorating our home for Christmas, and baking, and shopping, and wrapping.  Most of all, for taking time to sit back and relax and simply enjoy the wonder of the holiday season, and reflect on it's meaning.

Thanks for stopping in today.  

Blessings,

lynda