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You guessed it, it is Impression-Obsession Week at Stampers Dream.  Michelle has stocked her store with new IO Winter 2009 images that are in plenty of time to color up for Christmas.  I just adore the images and all the detail;  the artist’s shading makes them a cinch to color up and the shading makes it look I worked really hard to get depth into the picture.  I made my card with the Winter House image.  It reminds me of a snowy day with big thick socks on, sipping a cup of hot chocolate and not having to go outside, lol :)   I colored the image with a combination of Tombow markers and watercolor pencils.

 

 

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Impression-Obsession
Paper:  Making Memories – Fa La La, The Paper Company
Ink:  Versafine Black Onyx and Clear Embossing Powder
Accessories:  Ribbon, Prima Flower, Martha Stewart Border Punch, EK Success Border Punch, Brad

There’s a lot of IO goodness out blogland this week.  Be sure to check out Silke and Michelle today and here’s what’s in store for the rest of the week:

Thursday: Denise , Laurie , Becca , and Michelle

Friday: Tosha , Silke , Amy and Michelle

Interested in blog candy?  To celebrate reaching 200,000 hits, Michelle is offering some goodies you should pop over and see.  Here is her post with Blog Candy.

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  • Amy ShefferSeptember 9, 2009 - 7:37 am

    Gorgeous, Becca! Love that image and your coloring!ReplyCancel

  • Michelle RSeptember 9, 2009 - 7:39 am

    Oh yes…it IS gorgeous! Your coloring and design on this card is simply awesome!!! Thanks, my friend! Beautifully done! :-)ReplyCancel

  • EdraSeptember 9, 2009 - 7:59 am

    I LOVE everything you make!!!!! I never miss a day checking your blog, you are truly an inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)September 9, 2009 - 8:15 am

    Incredibly GORRRRRRRGEOUS!!ReplyCancel

  • lisa808September 9, 2009 - 8:18 am

    Adorable image. Love your ‘awning.’ReplyCancel

  • Carolyn KingSeptember 9, 2009 - 8:21 am

    What a gorgeous scene!!! Love it!ReplyCancel

  • DebSeptember 9, 2009 - 8:22 am

    While this is very beautiful card, I can’t see mass producing this. Perhaps one or two for those special people!ReplyCancel

  • Kimberly WhiteSeptember 9, 2009 - 8:29 am

    That is just what I requested. Your using markers less expensive than Copic. Thanks so much. It inspires me to buy some. Also I think ODB Designs should be giving you a sales commission because you made me and I think a lot of other people loyal customers. They have the greatest stamps and fast service. I liked the Stamper’s Dream stamps as well. Next time I’ll give them a try. Thanks so much for listening.ReplyCancel

  • BNeth NormanSeptember 9, 2009 - 8:31 am

    Beautiful work.ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideSeptember 9, 2009 - 8:40 am

    that is really pretty. I love everything about it. esp. the awning. and fence look!!
    hugs to you,
    kayReplyCancel

  • christiSeptember 9, 2009 - 9:51 am

    i am so coloring challenged, but i think i could manage to do this one. i love the valance over the card and the rich colored ribbon.ReplyCancel

  • JanineSeptember 9, 2009 - 10:05 am

    Just gorgeous!!!ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenSeptember 9, 2009 - 10:10 am

    Becca –

    What a lovely card and I just love that IO Stamp, Winter House. But I’ve always put off getting it because I thought it would be too hard to add color to. You’ve inspired me to give it a try.

    Thank you

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Joan FrickerSeptember 9, 2009 - 10:35 am

    Becca, this is absolutely gorgeous!!!

    JoanReplyCancel

  • Grace NyweningSeptember 9, 2009 - 10:38 am

    Gorgeous Becca! Love the image and your beautiful bow!ReplyCancel

  • Jenny S. (UK)September 9, 2009 - 10:49 am

    Absolutely wonderful, what fabulous stamps. The colouring looks so amazing and nice to know you didn’t spend hours doing it, yes, stamps can help us sometimes to achieve that look.
    Your usual adorable bow just shouts Christmas and I love the stitched ribbon, haven’t noticed that before.
    I definitely need a holiday in the US to buy all these wonderful stamps.ReplyCancel

  • mamajulieSeptember 9, 2009 - 11:07 am

    Another “Wow”ReplyCancel

  • Linda ESeptember 9, 2009 - 12:23 pm

    Stunning card, Becca. Your stamped image is a work of art!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisSeptember 9, 2009 - 1:01 pm

    Just beautiful Becca, your coloring is superb. Isn’t this the house we all wished that we lived in at Christmas time? TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • NevaSeptember 9, 2009 - 1:06 pm

    I’m having such a good time enjoying your work and website. You are a real inspiration to me and though struggling with work and health issues, I feel encouraged and uplifted. I’m starting on my Christmas list and you’ve given me just the little shove I needed with the Impression Obsessions stamps. I ordered a bunch of them! A girl can never have too many stamps is my motto!
    May the Lord bless you richly today for the touch of grace you are providing to so many — especially me.

    N CoyleReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowSeptember 9, 2009 - 2:26 pm

    Becca – your card is gorgeous!!! Love the wonderful traditional christmas colors you chose!!! Hugs ~S~ReplyCancel

  • AnnSSeptember 9, 2009 - 2:29 pm

    Becca, this card is stunning. Your coloring is out of this world.
    AnnSReplyCancel

  • MrsHSeptember 9, 2009 - 2:47 pm

    Good evening, Becca. Oh my, this is a beautiful stamp- the detailing is wonderful and the colours you have used to colour and co-ordinate make it such a rich, elegant card.ReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 9, 2009 - 3:21 pm

    Becca,
    Well, it’s another stunner!!!!!!
    Beautiful coloring.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Val WSeptember 9, 2009 - 3:37 pm

    Another lovely card, Becca. You must have such fun creating your cards. Bet it was fun to sit and color this image. Your card gives the feeling of cozy, contentment on a brisk winter day.ReplyCancel

  • DottiSeptember 9, 2009 - 4:51 pm

    Another beautiful card, you always come up with such amazing designs! Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Leslie MillerSeptember 9, 2009 - 4:58 pm

    IO stamps are some of my favorites and this is an absolutely beautiful card, Becca. Your work is as wonderful and inspiring as ever. I enjoyed scrolling through your last several posts…I’ve missed so much. I just don’t get out like I used to.ReplyCancel

  • TrishSeptember 9, 2009 - 7:54 pm

    Hi Becca, a gorgeous card using traditional colours. I love the detail in the stamp and seeing what your twist on it is as you never disappoint.
    Hugs,
    TrishReplyCancel

  • Linda B.September 9, 2009 - 9:02 pm

    Beautiful card Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)September 9, 2009 - 9:26 pm

    Becca,

    Wow, what an elegant card! So pretty!

    I am behind on my blog browsing, I am off to scroll down and see what else I missed on your blog.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerSeptember 9, 2009 - 9:30 pm

    Truly beautiful Becca!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy H.September 10, 2009 - 9:24 am

    What a warm and inviting Christmas scene!! I am enjoying your beautiful coloring on this card and what a perfect blue winter sky!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterSeptember 10, 2009 - 9:30 am

    love the coloring of the house, neat border punch!ReplyCancel

  • RandiSeptember 10, 2009 - 11:13 am

    nice job….. may be simple…. but just gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • ToshSeptember 10, 2009 - 10:30 pm

    That house is absolutely stunning Becca!! LOVE the ribbon too!!ReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenSeptember 11, 2009 - 3:45 pm

    Becca the layout of this card is simply beautifull. Thank you for sharing this one.ReplyCancel

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 Hugs friends, I spent most of the day cleaning my kitchen.  Yes, it was that bad.  As a reward I sat down and made two cards to share – oh the little pleasures.  This card features one of my very favorite Flourishes images – Patriotism on Parade.  As a matter of fact, I was so excited about this silhouette because if you remember THIS card, the silhouette was printed on the design paper.  Now I can remake that card, or you can make that card without having to jump through hoops to find the paper.   

 I used the Ric Rac Scallop Pierceability to cut the top of my main panels and the sentiment is backed by the Spellbinders Renaissance Hearts Pendant center. 

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Flourishes –
Paper:  Making Memories – Vintage Findings
Ink:  Colorbox Pigment Ink – Chestnut, Chianti, Clear Embossing Powder
Accessories:  Spellbinders Ric Rac Scallop Pierceability, Spellbinders Renaissance Hearts Pendant Center, ribbon, MS Loopy Border Punch.

 My second car today features a sentiment of one of the new Our Daily Bread Designs stamps – Thinking of You.  My card is based on the sketch this week on Mojo Monday. 

 For the vertical strips, I used Spellbinders Fancy Tags.  

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Our Daily Bread Designs – Thinking of You
Paper:  Making Memories
Ink:  Versafine Black Onyx and clear embossing powder
Accessories:  Ribbon, Pearls, Spellbinders Fancy Tags

Wll that’s all for now.  Back to my cleaning!

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  • BettySeptember 8, 2009 - 6:43 am

    Becca, these are gorgeous!!! Love how you used the spellbinders die cut on the top and the tags on the second card. Beautifully done!!!ReplyCancel

  • christiSeptember 8, 2009 - 6:47 am

    These are too cute. i really like the layering on the second card. i had to do a double take, i thought it was one dye cut. Superb.ReplyCancel

  • NorineSeptember 8, 2009 - 6:54 am

    both so pretty as always
    Hugs
    NorineReplyCancel

  • LatishaSeptember 8, 2009 - 7:03 am

    Both are so pretty!! I too love that image from FlourishesReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 8, 2009 - 7:15 am

    Becca,
    Both cards are just fabulous. I just love how you use the spellbinders.
    You go girl. Have a wonderfully creative week.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • ShawnaSeptember 8, 2009 - 7:19 am

    Congrats on the clean kitchen. Wanna come clean mine? Ha, ha!
    Your cards are gorgeous, as always!!!!! Happy Tuesday.ReplyCancel

  • JanineSeptember 8, 2009 - 7:49 am

    Love these Becca!! Hope you had a great weekend. Isn’t it great when you can clean out your kitchen and enjoy the wonder of it!! Until dinner that is!!ReplyCancel

  • TheresaSeptember 8, 2009 - 8:00 am

    This is such a great card displaying the pride of our country. Thanks for this reminder and the fact that money will go to a great cause when you purchase the Patriotism On Parade Stamp Set. I love it. Thanks.ReplyCancel

  • Mimi H.September 8, 2009 - 8:11 am

    It’s weird, because on your first card, I thought you used Labels 7. Then when I read that you used the ric rac pierceability, I was pleasantly surprised that you can use that to make a Labels 7 diecut. Thanks for an unexpected tip.ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenSeptember 8, 2009 - 8:14 am

    Becca –

    What sweet cards, so lovely. Your works of art always blow me away. You have a knack for putting things together that end up as little masterpieces. Your blog is my daily sip of art. Thank you so much.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • caroleSeptember 8, 2009 - 8:25 am

    I love each other but my preference goes to the second.
    I love how you have arranged the tags.

    CaroleReplyCancel

  • LouiseSeptember 8, 2009 - 9:04 am

    Love them, love them, love them!!
    Becca, you make such beautiful cards :)
    Louise xReplyCancel

  • MargSeptember 8, 2009 - 9:04 am

    What wonderful cards. I love the silhouette stamp.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisSeptember 8, 2009 - 9:34 am

    The first card looks very vintage to me. Just so nice in it’s charm. The second is so pretty in those colors. With the colors chosen on both cards they are both winners in my book. TFS!!! Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Linda B.September 8, 2009 - 9:50 am

    Gorgeous cards as always Becca. Love what you are doing with the Fancy Tag dies. Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterSeptember 8, 2009 - 9:55 am

    Gorgeous. I like how you did the 3 tags.ReplyCancel

  • niseSeptember 8, 2009 - 10:02 am

    Even though I’m usually drawn to pink, I LOVE the “cherish today” card!! Great colors, great layout and the way you combined the MS punch with the spellbinders is wonderful. Thanks for sharing after cleaning your kitchen ~ ugh!ReplyCancel

  • Patsy EcclesSeptember 8, 2009 - 10:26 am

    Dear, dear Becca, do the companies whose dies and stamps and tools you use understand and really appreciate how much you do for them with you beautiful work? I have been putting off trying to buy more spellbinders because (thanks to you) I just used my spare money for some Just Rite Stamps. But looking at these beautiful works and all of those in the recent months…you are taking me over the edge and I feel I have to find some more money to purchase more of these marvelous spellbinder dies. But I would not be thinking this way if I didn’t see what amazing pieces of art can be made using them. Please send this on to these manufacturers so they know what a gem they have in you!!!

    Also, I need someone to make a new stamp..a large one that says,
    “WILL WORK FOR DIES AND STAMPS!!”

    Please keep on creating and sharing,
    Patsy in FloridaReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerSeptember 8, 2009 - 10:46 am

    Two gorgeous cards Becca!!!ReplyCancel

  • LynneSeptember 8, 2009 - 12:30 pm

    These are lovely, Becca. It’s my birthday this week and guess what? Some Just Rite stamps and more Spellbinders on my wishlist!

    Lynne.xReplyCancel

  • broniSeptember 8, 2009 - 1:12 pm

    Wow! I love how you combine the dies to come up with completely new creations! Wonderful!ReplyCancel

  • Michelle RSeptember 8, 2009 - 1:15 pm

    I just love both cards. And I especially love the Fancy Tags in the way that you used them. I’m tellin’ you in advance that I’m gonna have to case that idea, for sure!!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Linda C.September 8, 2009 - 3:05 pm

    Beautiful creations of art!!ReplyCancel

  • Patti JoSeptember 8, 2009 - 3:08 pm

    Two more fantastic cards! You are so creative with your detail and use of dies and embellishments! It is such a joy to see your work! TFS!ReplyCancel

  • MrsHSeptember 8, 2009 - 3:50 pm

    Good evening, Becca- these are both just beautiful cards. I have just taken delivery of my own Fancy Tags dies this morning so I shall have a play using the Mojo Monday sketch- thank for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Melissa D.September 8, 2009 - 4:11 pm

    This is absolutely beautiful. My mom mentioned your blog to me and I am so glad.ReplyCancel

  • Grace NyweningSeptember 8, 2009 - 5:02 pm

    Oh my Becca! Both are sooo pretty! LOVE your nestie fancy tags! Love your style!!!ReplyCancel

  • DottiSeptember 8, 2009 - 5:20 pm

    Your cards are beautiful! Love the silhouette card! Your paper combinations are always so amazingly beautiful! I could look at your work for hours and hours. Thank you so much for sharing your talent!ReplyCancel

  • LindaSeptember 8, 2009 - 6:00 pm

    Oh I sooooo love that pink card. It is so elegant and what a great use of the tags through the centre. You inspire me no end with your gorgeous work Becca. Cheers!ReplyCancel

  • GinnySeptember 8, 2009 - 7:05 pm

    I love the way you used the tags on the second card. Seeing an element used in an unusual way increases its versatility. Thanks for the idea!ReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)September 9, 2009 - 7:52 am

    I love both your cards Becca.
    The second one is my favourite. I love how you used the fancy tags that way. Beautiful in it’s simplicity.ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideSeptember 9, 2009 - 8:44 am

    well im a little late responding but i have not been on the computer this week. love the two cards and just bought that loop punch myself. i keep working on the bow tying but just cant seem to get it together!! not as good as yours anyway!! love those tags and how they look, will have to add those to my wish list.
    hugs to you
    kayReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)September 9, 2009 - 9:29 pm

    Oh my goodness Becca,

    These are gorgeous! Elegant, pretty and all that other good stuff! I especially love the pink and gray one. That is one color combo I keep forgetting about, it looks so good together. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • ToshSeptember 10, 2009 - 10:55 pm

    Both are absolutely charming and elegant Becca!! LOVE the shapes and colors!!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa LaraSeptember 13, 2009 - 1:36 pm

    Becca, I just love how you used the MS loop punch!!ReplyCancel

  • Debbie LeeSeptember 14, 2009 - 11:32 am

    Becca, your cards are beautiful, but I must say your use of the Fancy Tags spellbinders is soooo cool & innovative. I love how it looks flipped up and as an accent. I got it and when I saw it I’ve been struggling with how I was going to use it since it seems pretty big for a card… Thanks for the inspiration. :o)ReplyCancel

  • KelleySeptember 17, 2009 - 10:17 pm

    Very beautiful! And I love the big pink bow!!ReplyCancel

  • Janet DunhamOctober 1, 2009 - 7:45 pm

    I use to receive your emails but I don’t know. I don’t know how to
    get them any more. CAn you help??? I just love you cards and have
    been missing them.
    Thanks, JanetReplyCancel

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Greetings friends!!  What wonderful feedback you’ve left for me.  I knew I could count on you all to give me the real deal.   I never would have guessed there would be such a demand for masculine cards.  Yikes, it’s somewhat out of my comfort zone, but I’m willing to give it a try along with many of the other requests you offered.  In the meantime thanks so much for the kind words and for helping me to celebrate another mile marker.  Well, there’s a winner to be announced, so here we go:

Random.org helped out by selecting this number:

Which corresponded to the following comment:

Randi, be sure to email me through my contact page to give me your mailing address within the next 48 hours.  I’ll look forward to putting these goodies in the mail to you.  After 48 hours if the prize hasn’t been claimed, I’ll pull another name. 

For tomorrow, have a great Labor Day!

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  • lois skiathitisSeptember 7, 2009 - 4:16 am

    Congratulations to the winner!!!ReplyCancel

  • Angella CrockettSeptember 7, 2009 - 4:18 am

    Congrats, Randi!!!! And Becca, I’m sure you can tackle ANY challenge!!!ReplyCancel

  • LindaSeptember 7, 2009 - 4:46 am

    Randi you lucky girl ….good on you!ReplyCancel

  • Carole RBSeptember 7, 2009 - 5:37 am

    Congrats Randi, you are lucky!ReplyCancel

  • chrisdSeptember 7, 2009 - 6:20 am

    Wow Randi, you are one lucky papercrafter!ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterSeptember 7, 2009 - 6:47 am

    Congrats, Randi.ReplyCancel

  • christiSeptember 7, 2009 - 6:57 am

    what a challenge, i’m looking forward to seeing how those lacey borders and pendants become “super-manned”. congrats to randi.ReplyCancel

  • ShawnaSeptember 7, 2009 - 7:37 am

    Congrats Randi! How lucky are you!!!!ReplyCancel

  • RandiSeptember 7, 2009 - 8:00 am

    Happy Happy Me!!!!! Thank you, Becca! What a wonderful way to celebrate Labor Day. My address has been sent!ReplyCancel

  • Marilyn ClarkSeptember 7, 2009 - 8:30 am

    Congratulations Randi! Enjoy the blog candy.ReplyCancel

  • Jan DicaireSeptember 7, 2009 - 8:49 am

    Congratulations Randi. I am very envious. Enjoy your blog candy.ReplyCancel

  • HeatherSeptember 7, 2009 - 10:00 am

    Congratulations Randi! Becca, we are all rooting for you to meet the “masculine card challenge”! You can do it!ReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 7, 2009 - 11:52 am

    Congrats Randi!!!!!!!
    Becca,
    Hope you’re having a wonderful Labor Day.
    Looking forward to seeing some masculine cards.

    Hugs my friend,
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Heather WoodsSeptember 7, 2009 - 12:23 pm

    Well done Randi – enjoy your ‘gifts’ and Becca I look forward to seeing what you come up with – male themed cards seem to be one big problem for us crafters!!! This I am sure you will overcome…..
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
    xxReplyCancel

  • MrsHSeptember 7, 2009 - 2:30 pm

    Congratulations, Randi-enjoy your goodies!

    Good evening, Becca, looking forward to seeing how you approach your challenge :) Things spectacular, I am in no doubt.ReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenSeptember 7, 2009 - 2:55 pm

    HURRAY!!! Congrats. Randy how wonderful for you. I can hardly wait for those masculine cards Becca. Your a dear for helping all of us with the males in our lives.
    Friends in Christ,
    JudyReplyCancel

  • Jackie LokkenSeptember 7, 2009 - 7:47 pm

    Congrads Randi and that is a great request for cards. Becca, can’t wait to see what you come up with.Looking forward to see masculine cards. Have a few guys that hunt and fish in our neck of the woods and even sympathy cards would be nice for men. JackieReplyCancel

  • BarbaraSeptember 7, 2009 - 8:05 pm

    Becca the reason we asked you for some Masculine card ideas is they are out of our comfort zone too LOL
    You are so talented we figured you would think of something
    Congrats Randi!!ReplyCancel

  • TheresaSeptember 7, 2009 - 8:35 pm

    So Happy For YOU! Woo Hoo!!!! Happy Days!ReplyCancel

  • Connie NHSeptember 8, 2009 - 4:34 am

    Congrats Randi
    Becca, we know that you can inspire us with masculine cards that are not dark macho cards but colorful cheery, masculine cards. Thanks for taking the challenge.ReplyCancel

  • Janine ASeptember 8, 2009 - 9:22 pm

    Congrats Randi!!!ReplyCancel

  • JenSeptember 10, 2009 - 10:10 pm

    Congratulations Randi!ReplyCancel
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