Thursday, July 16, 2009

Impression Obsession DT Challenge: Christmas in July!

The Impression Obsession girls challenged each other to post Christmas cards this week - the timing is perfect as we all have been working with the new Fall and Winter releases that will be revealed at CHA in a few weeks! So get ready for some sneak peeks!


My card uses one of my favorite images from this new release, by Leigh Hannan. I have been loving her fun and funky style more and more, especially with my new markers! I used vintage earthy colors, beginning with Neopiko markers and shading with Prismacolor pencils.Speaking of CHA releases, have you seen Shirley's posts on the I.O. blog about the new Mega Mount and Cover-a-Card background stamps? If you've ever been frustrated by background stamps that don't reach the edges of your card panels or that don't give a complete impression, you'll definitely want to know about these new products!

The other girls want you to see their cards too, so be sure to visit their blogs and leave them some love. Their links are to the left!

On to blog candy - the winner of the Night Pier set is........ Sandra @ Magnolia & Ivy! Congratulations Sandra - be sure to email me with your mailing address!

And this is the new set up for grabs - I know you've seen these stamps around:

I'll draw and announce the winner at this same time next week! Leave a comment under this post for a chance to win!

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53 comments:

JenMarie said...

Love it!
FAB giveaway stamps!!

Kary Sol said...

Beautiful card! Fantastic colored! You talanted!!!
Thanks for the chance to win
:)

Leigh Anne said...

Very cool new Leigh Hannan Xmas stamp - I love IO and Leigh especially ;)
love to win those stamps too :)

Sandy said...

I love IO stamps. Your Christmas card makes me want to go make one right now. Thanks for the chance to win those tropical stamps.

Carrie said...

I love IO stamps. Thank you for the wonderful chance to win!

Sandra said...

Hi Dina - I saw your comment - I just resent my address to you - I had sent it earlier this week, but I guess you did not get it -
Love your card!
Thanks again!
Sandra

Sharon in NE said...

I love that card...now don't get me started... ;)

Shirley said...

Your card is absolutley wonderful as always! I also read about the long beans, etc. I love different cultures. How wonderful for you and your children.

Kathy H said...

Love the card! and very nice stamps!

Tami said...

these stamps are adorable! so relaxing! And that card is gorgeous1

Deborah March said...

GORGEOUS Dina! Love the vintage feel of this one!

tina werner said...

lovely card dina!!! love the colours together and the shading ;)

kmallett78 said...

this set is adorable... crossing my fingers I win it!

Jennifer Orbaker said...

Very cute card! I love how you colored it!

Sharon said...

Great card. Love the stamps up for grabs too. I could REALLY use these. Hope I am picked!!

~Denise Lynn~ said...

Beautiful card, very vintage feeling. Love it! Thanks for playing at Whimsy Challenges! ~Denise :)

Peggy Maier said...

Really great stamps! I like the colors you've used - another wonderful card, of course!

That Durn Stamper said...

Love the warm and cozy feeling of this card. Thanks for all you share!

Susan Mac Donald said...

super stamps--would LUV to experiment with these!!!

Gvendalen said...

Very beautiful card! Your coloring is gorgeous!Thanks for all you share! these stamps are adorable!

Sandra J. Strickler said...

Love those stamps!

jaymack said...

This set looks like a lazy summer day.

Melisa Waldorf Angel #4405 said...

I love those beach images!!! Your christmas card is awesome. I'm gonna try to play along with the challenge if I can find a IO stamp locally quick enough! TFS

leenda said...

This Christmas set looks yummy! Beautifully done!

Anonymous said...

Love the samples I have seen. I really love the Christmas cup et al. So many stamps and so little time.

Chris R. from Iowa

ckrobinson01@hotmail.com

Laura said...

I just love what you have done with this stamp. It looks so yummy!

Mary Esther said...

Thanks for the chance to win!!!

ny2tx_patti said...

I love looking at all your creations! Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful set!

Lillian Child said...

Hot cocoa and candy canes - life doesn't get any better than that. Loving your blog and thanks for the chance to win!!

StampinCathy said...

This card is so pretty and just love your coloring. Thanks for inspiring with your creative MOJO! Wow this is some sweet candy you are giveaway. Count me in...I love this kind of candy and it's the right calories too. LOL

Vina said...

Cute blog candy stamps! I'm lovin the new IO holiday stamps too. Each reveal adds another stamp to my long wish list. Thank you for all your inspiration!

Marian said...

Love the cute stamp you chose for your holiday card -- I can always go for coffee and hot chocolate!! You are a very talented lady.

Jenny Gropp said...

this card totally makes me ready for winter and a warm mug of cocoa!!! Soft and inviting!!

southernscraps said...

Love your Christmas card! I need to get started on mine.

Shelly Schmidt said...

I love your card- I have a ton of lace, and have been seeing it alot lately on cards......Love your coloring too.....Oh, Christmas will be here before we know it!!!
Thanks for sharing your talent and a chance to win images!

PatsyB said...

I joined your blog because your cards are always easy to case! Hey, I am being honest! I love the layouts and stamps you use. Thanks for the chance to win these stamps.

Cheri Howard said...

Gorgeous stamps - thanks for a chance to win them!

Angella D. Crockett said...

Wow, those background stamps sound awesome! I will have to check them out! Thanks for a beautiful sample too....love the lace ribbon!

Lavonne (tweetygirl) said...

I love your card with the hot chocolate and candy cane! Nice image and great coloring, as usual! Thanks for the chance to win.

Tracey said...

Such a lovely card!!

stampnyama said...

wow,, sweet tooth time!! Thanks for the chance to win.

Sue said...

Your card is beautiful. I love your coloring - - - so wish mine would look like that! Great give away set. thanks for sharing your talent and for offering up a chance to win such a great set.

seamom said...

I just really really like that summer chair image. Memories of my Mom's chair in the back yard growing up. You posted a card a little while ago using that image. Loved it! Hope I win......

seamom said...

I just really really like that summer chair image. Memories of my Mom's chair in the back yard growing up. You posted a card a little while ago using that image. Loved it! Hope I win......

Margaret C said...

Thanks for the opportunity ! I love your cards XX

Anonymous said...

Lovely card! Thanks for the chance to win. Hugs, Nellie.

Colleen said...

Love these stamps! IO stamps are the best!
Hugs,
Colleen

Krista said...

Love these stamps and the colors you used are just beautiful. Thanks for a chance to win!!

Donelda said...

me too!! I love the beach and I love to relax....who wouldn't love this beach chair :-)

Shelly said...

I love your card. it has a nice vintage feel to it.

Thanks for the chance to win blog candy. Being a Floridian, I use beach stamps alot.

Linda said...

I love your cards. Your colors are wonderful. These beach stamps make me itch to get out my Copic Markers!

Pat said...

Love your cards, your blog, and the stamp set you are offering as blog candy.

Grace said...

Hi Dina! Your card is fantastic and I hope it works out well to have help just come in! I think that would be a lot easier if it were me! Anyway... I LOVE this chair image! I have been looking for one and this is perfect! Thanks for the chance to win!

God bless!