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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

IO Die Hop- Day 2


Welcome to the Impression Obsession Spring Designer Die Hop!
We have some beautiful new dies to share AND Gift Certificates to give away!
 The hop will start each day (March 9th – March 11th) with a list of participants on the Impression Obsession Blog at 6am EST.  The more blogs you visit each day… the better chance you will have to win a $25 Impression Obsession Gift Certificate!!!
All of the new dies you’ll be seeing on the hop are available NOW!
 
Welcome to day 2 of the challenge!  For today's challenge, I wanted to show you step by step how to make this glitter/shiny card.  I am really disappointed that my Cover a Card didn't show up well in this photo, but I have close-ups to share that will give you a better idea.
 
First, I cut out the Easter Cutout Square (DIE264-ZZ).  It is an intricate die, so I used a metal shim to cut it out.  Instead of gluing it down, I derided to adhere it to a double sided adhesive sheet from Elizabeth Crafts:


As you can tell from the picture, some of the areas weren't completely pressed down into the adhesive sheet.
 
 
I used the backing of the adhesive sheet that I had peeled off to press the cut out into the sticky surface.  The backing is waxy, so It didn't stick to the adhesive like paper or my fingers would.


Next, I sprinkled glitter onto the exposed sticker areas


I pressed the glitter into the sticker paper with my finger


I stamped the Diagonal Weave background (CC174) onto a dark pink card with dark pink ink and embossed it with clear powder.  This is the same Cover a Card I used yesterday,  I wanted to show you it in a different color and using a different technique.  Embossing a Cover a Card with clear powder gives you a similar look to glazed patterned papers you can buy.


I often don't emboss directly onto my card because it can cause warping (pictured above).  Instead, I emboss a layer and add it to my notecard.  To get rid of the curl, I turned the card over and stacked heavy books on top and let it sit for a bit.  It flattened everything back out.

To finish the card, I added the Tied Line die (DIE278E) and added the Hoppy Easter saying (A5121).

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73 comments:

  1. DianeMarch 10, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    Very pretty, love the glittery background....out this die on my ever growing wish list!!

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  2. UnknownMarch 10, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    What a perfect card for Easter..
    Love the die...love the glitter..

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  3. DvixenMarch 10, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    I'd not thought to use the sticky paper backing to press the die down - I always get fingerprints everywhere!

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  4. kReNMarch 10, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    That diagonal weave design on your border is really eye-catching. I can see that on lots of projects. Love that Easter scene. Makes me want to go out and purchase some spring bulbs!

    Come and see what I've done today!
    kReN@http://afourthlife.blogspot.com

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  5. UnknownMarch 10, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    I believe I 'need' this die :)

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  6. lifesabeach32940March 10, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    This is GORGEOUS!! I have this die on my list ... but down a ways ... it is gradually moving up to the top!! Thank you for the inspiration!!

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  7. Joan VMarch 10, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    Oooh, need that sticky paper. I love this darling card. Great details that i need to remember.

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  8. Vicki SopcakMarch 10, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Great card and I love your embossing of the cover a card stamp!!!

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  9. Auntie EmMarch 10, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    Very nice! Your sparkly card is so Easter-y. Very nice to see the background in another colour. It is a very versatile design.
    Thanks for sharing your work! :)

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  10. CarolynMarch 10, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Glitter + die =. Perfect. Great Easter card.

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  11. PennyMarch 10, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    So pretty Laura, I love the glazed card you made too :)

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  12. newfiecrafter(Marilyn)March 10, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    Pretty card love the shimmer background

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  13. D.Ann CMarch 10, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    REAL books are still good for something, eh?! lol! Love the dark on light embossing and that background stamp!

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  14. UnknownMarch 10, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    Good idea.

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  15. slangMarch 10, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    The tied die line is a riot. Have to have that!

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  16. AprilsL8March 10, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    Great card!! Love the embossing!

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  17. CarolMarch 10, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    I just purchased this die. Can't wait to use it after seeing your inspiration.

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  18. LornaMarch 10, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    Very cute card. Love the glitter technique.

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  19. RozyMarch 10, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    Lovely card...I need to get started on my Easter cards. Your work is great inspiration!

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  20. Sherry ButcherMarch 10, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    Wonderful, love the Easter die, the card colors, and tip. TFS.

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  21. KVencelMarch 10, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    I think this card is wonderful! That little tree die is just perfect for Easter & spring with that cute little bunny.
    (Just an FYI. I find also heating the back side of my panel for a bit when heat embossing makes it less warped.)

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  22. Maria V.March 10, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    This die is amazing, love it, love, love it!!

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  23. McStamperMarch 10, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    What a pretty Easter card.

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  24. Eileen L.March 10, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    Very cute card. Love the glitter and embossing.

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  25. UnknownMarch 10, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Beautiful card!! I really love all the pretty Easter dies from IO this season! My wish list is VERY long! :)

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  26. dyeandpigmentMarch 10, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    Love monochromatic cards. TFS.

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  27. cheryltownleyMarch 10, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    This is so pretty. I love the embossing on the pink card. Very classy.

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  28. Susie SonnierMarch 10, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    Love IO products!

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  29. Kathy KrugMarch 10, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    Great use of the die I love the colors.

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  30. MerviMarch 10, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    Gorgeous card, so lovely die cut;-))m

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  31. ElizabethMarch 10, 2015 at 1:54 PM

    So awesome! Love the embossed background!

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  32. Pattie J.March 10, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    thanks for the info on how you did your embossing. must think about that next time with heavy card stock. Love this die and the completed inspiration.

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  33. MarshaMarch 10, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    Beautiful workmanship! Thanks too for the up close shots and notes how you put the card together.

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  34. KT Fit KittyMarch 10, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    Gorgeous sparkle! Love this new die!

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  35. GinnyMarch 10, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    A beautiful example of less is more.

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  36. lisa808March 10, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    Love that die!

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  37. JanMarch 10, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    Love the detail!

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  38. SnoopyMarch 10, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    Oh, this is so very beautiful! Love all the sparkle and shimmer!

    Hugs,
    Snoopy :D

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  39. SandyMarch 10, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    A beautiful card - love the sparkles. Such a beautiful die.

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  40. BożenAMarch 10, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    Beautiful card. Perfectly matched colors. Wonderful inspiration.
    Regards,
    Bozena

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  41. Sue DMarch 10, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    So pretty in pink and I like the sparkle and shine.

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  42. Mary HolshouserMarch 10, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    We are too critical of our own work.
    The card is beautiful. I love this die cut
    thanks for sharing

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  43. Vivian C.March 10, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    Great card. That die is going on my wish list. The Basket Weave stamp looks totally different, you might even thing they were different stamps.

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  44. ShirleyMarch 10, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    I love glitter and your card was a perfect example. Love your card and the explanation, too. Thanks for taking the time to explain your technique. Also thanks for the inspiration. Must have that die!!!

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  45. UnknownMarch 10, 2015 at 5:18 PM

    Sweet, Seems an ideal use of glitter for the Easter scene.

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  46. LynneMarch 10, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    Love the tied die line and have already used it several times. Adding glitter makes a lovely statement.

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  47. Patt H.March 10, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    Gorgeous card! Love the sparkle & that fabulous die.

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  48. UnknownMarch 10, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    A beautiful card!

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  49. UnknownMarch 10, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    A beautiful card!

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  50. red1979March 10, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    Nice card. Love your embossing and sparkles.

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  51. Denise BryantMarch 10, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    This pretty die is one of my favorites! I just love all the beautiful details! Gorgeous card and I love the addition of the glitter!

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  52. Janet MMarch 10, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    This is just the cutest die.

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  53. MyAuntKathMarch 10, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    This is just lovely! Love it.

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  54. ShonaMarch 10, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    What a beautiful die. That is such a sweet scene and I love the clear embossing powder.

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  55. KatieMarch 10, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    Great card! Love the background embossing as well as the cute scene! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  56. ShirlMarch 10, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    Very nice use of a scene by adding your extras. Like it!

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  57. PamMarch 10, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    Love when the whole card can just about be made from just the die cut. Lovely job! I like it.

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  58. AnonymousMarch 10, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    Love the silhouette effect! catisi@aol.com

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  59. Beverly PerdueMarch 10, 2015 at 8:41 PM

    Thanks for all the helpful hints and for sharing your beautiful card. I love the glitter and the embossing on the background stamp. I'm going to give it a try.

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  60. LindaMarch 10, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    Love that die! Glittering the background was the perfect touch! Great card!

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  61. Kris in AlaskaMarch 10, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    So sparkly! Love it!

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  62. AusraMarch 10, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    Love the bunny and the glitter embossing

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  63. Linda S.March 10, 2015 at 9:54 PM

    What a beautiful card, Laura. So much to look at and enjoy.

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  64. ScrapaDiddleMarch 10, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    Wow, what a gorgeous card and die!

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  65. Larissa HeskettMarch 10, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    OMG OMG OMG!! LOVING this!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  66. Jean BullockMarch 10, 2015 at 11:12 PM

    I love the techniques you used on this lovely card. Well done.

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  67. AnonymousMarch 11, 2015 at 12:08 AM

    This is a super die and love how you used it and the color combo too. Thanks for sharing !

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  68. FrannMarch 11, 2015 at 1:18 AM

    This is very, very nice -- so shiny and sparkly!

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  69. Kathy J in Ellicott CityMarch 11, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    Great Card!

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  70. Celeste GoffMarch 11, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    What a fabulous and glittery card!!!

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  71. Darlene March 11, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    SO pretty Laura! Love the sparkle and how you did the sentiment panel!

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  72. OlenaMarch 12, 2015 at 12:21 AM

    Beautiful card! Love it!!!! Great job!
    Olena

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  73. UnknownMarch 12, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    Such a cute easter card!

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