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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

IO Spring... Day 4!




Hi all! The fun continues here with MORE peeks of images that are just now being unveiled to get ready for next week's big CHA show! With the big event right around the corner, the Impression Obsession design team is busy showing off some of IO's new images ripe for spring! (Keep reading, because you could actually WIN some too!) 

On to my creation!
 
Gosh, when I first saw this stamp -- Party Pinwheels -- I just smiled. Doesn't this, in a way, remind you of just blowing and blowing to get those little pinwheels to spin as a kid? It's fun to remember back and that's what I did when I first set eyes on this stamp. It is actually just one stamp (a large and small pinwheel) that I stamped twice on my piece of white card stock. After that, I knew that I wanted to paper piece some of those wheels, so I took five different designs of decorative paper and just stamped it on all of them, adding contrast by cutting and piecing each piece to each wheel. It was a bit time consuming, but I like the result! After that, I added some decorative paper for my square card, added some stitching and accented around my pinwheels and their sticks with Copic Markers. Add a sentiment -- this was called Life Is Good, plus a little button and some twine and... ta da! All done

Here's a close up of the pinwheels, you can see that I also blinged up the centers with little red rhinestones!

 
And that, my friends, is it! Want to see some of the other new IO images for spring? Hop on over to see these ladies below and just know -- all the fun starts over on the Impression Obsession blog! 
Here's some fun details about this week's hop -- if you comment on all DT blogs including the IO blog, you'll be in the running for a $25 Gift Certificate! If you comment each day, there will be an extra drawing just for those folks! So, hop on over to everyone and comment away. It could be your chance to get your hands on some of Impression Obsession's newest images!

See you back here tomorrow for more fun! 
~Julie


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43 comments:

  1. ScrappycathJanuary 10, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    Sweet pinwheels! Having them positioned on the angle really gives the feel of motion to your card!

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  2. marikoJanuary 10, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    So pretty and Springy! I love the colors that you used!

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  3. DianeJanuary 10, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    Love how you paper pieced those wheels...I bet it was time consuming like you mentioned, but wow...the end result was so worth it...they look like they might start spinning at any time!!

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  4. Mary AnnJanuary 10, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    Awesome!Very pretty card...

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  5. Paula HuirasJanuary 10, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    What a fun and cheerful card!
    PH

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  6. PaulaJanuary 10, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    oh pinwheels, they make me hAPPY.

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  7. slbt17January 10, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    fun card!
    Love the paper piecing.
    Sandra ltb

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  8. scrapperdianeJanuary 10, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Such a cute card,your right reminds me of playing with them when i was a kid.

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  9. MaryJanuary 10, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Your card makes me ready for spring

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  10. CraftyfieldJanuary 10, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Definitely worth the time spent paper piecing !

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  11. Paper Creations by ShirleyJanuary 10, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Beautiful ! The paper piecing is a great technique with this fun image. I agree, the pinwheels remind me of my childhood and how much I loved playing with them. Have a great day, Shirley

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  12. lisa808January 10, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Fun & colorful card.

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  13. PennyJanuary 10, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    I really love those pinwheels and on an angle, just perfect somehow!


    Penny

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  14. Sue DJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Very fun pinwheels--I like the papers you used.

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  15. The Hardy StamperJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Such a fun card!

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  16. BeverleeJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Wow, love, love, love, this card. The color combination is so festive ... I will keep this idea for sure in my card ideas. thank you.

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  17. Denise BryantJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Fun card! Love the cheery pinwheels.... great job on the paper piecing!
    DeniseB

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  18. CherylynnJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    I love the pinwheels and the retro colors you used. Very nostalgic for me.

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  19. ShonaJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    All that work paid off, it looks GREAT ! I love the angle, it gives way more visual interest than had it been straight.

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  20. Barbara ThomassenJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Springs has sprung. Just beautiful. Simple but eye catching.
    Thanks!

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  21. Lisa JJanuary 10, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Wonderful card and I love the pinwheel stamps!

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  22. Rachel B.January 10, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Very pretty! Love the colors!

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  23. Miriam PrantnerJanuary 10, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    How fun is this card? I love the pinwheels, your piecing is perfect!

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  24. KarenladdJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Wow, another darling card! Love the fun paper piecing and the energy of this card...those pinwheels are adorable!

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  25. Helena (Gvendalen)January 10, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Lovely card! Helena x

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  26. Loly BordaJanuary 10, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    So fun! Your paper pieced work is perfect, I love the colors too. TFS

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  27. stampqueenJanuary 10, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Very adorable!!

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  28. Janet L.January 10, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Wheeee! What a fun, cheerful card!

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  29. Patti JJanuary 10, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Oh my goodness - this may be my favorite of the entire release, Julie! That is 'my' saying! And those pinwheels make me uber-happy! Not to mention that I LOVE red and turquoise together! Thanks for sharing :)

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  30. jimlynnJanuary 10, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Fun, and cute, cute card! Love the pinwheels.
    Lynn

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  31. Maureen ReissJanuary 10, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Your card is cute, Cute, CUTE!!! Great paper piecing!!

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  32. McStamperJanuary 10, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Cute pinwheels.

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  33. Jo4HimJanuary 10, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Cute card; love the paper-pieced pinwheels-very creative. Thanks for sharing

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    These pinwheels are so fun and I love the color combo you used !


    karenajo

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  35. DebiJanuary 10, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Really cute. A nice bright happy card!

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  36. GretaJanuary 10, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Love those pinwheels, your design, that fabulous stitching--everything!

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  37. KatieJanuary 10, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    So much fun! Love this card design, and all of your work paper-piecing the pinwheels was definitely worth it! Great card. Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  38. Amy McCueJanuary 10, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Great pin wheels. Fun colors.

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  39. sheilaJanuary 11, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    love the slanted placement of your focal panel! these pinwheels are just too cute....and the sentiment is perfect with them!

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  40. AprilJanuary 11, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Great card! I love the paper piecing!

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  41. Sandy (Cheesy)January 11, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Very cute and simple card.

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  42. Julie ShearerJanuary 15, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    So adorable !! TFS .

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  43. Julie ShearerJanuary 15, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    So adorable !! TFS .

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