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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

IO New Release- Day 2


Welcome to the Impression Obsession Spring Release Blog Hop- Day 2!

We have some beautiful new stamps to share AND a Gift Certificates to give away!

The hop will run for 5 days (1/4/16 - 1/8/16 with a list of participants on the Impression Obsession Blog each day at 6am EST. Visit our fabulous IO Design Team’s blogs (only one comment per blog please) for a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate! The more blogs you visit … the better chance you will have to win!!! 

And we have a bonus... on the last day of the hop TWO winners will be chosen. One for Friday and one random winner from sometime during the week. So if you miss a day make sure and go back and comment!

Comment entries will be open until 9pm CT on Sunday January 10th and all winners will be announced Monday January 11th. Good luck!

All of the new stamps you'll be seeing on the hop are available NOW!

For my card, I stamped one of the new Cover a Card backgrounds onto blue cardstock with blue ink to create a monochromatic look.  The background is called "Herb Leaves," but if it isn't stamped in green, you can pretty much use it for anything you want since it creates a nice mottled background.  I then added the series of birds and saying in black ink.  I really like the saying and think it would work well as an encouragement card.

Items used:
Saying- Time to Fly E17104
Birds on a Branch- F16147

Today's Blog Hop participants:

 
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78 comments:

  1. kReNJanuary 5, 2016 at 7:20 AM

    I love this "take a risk" sentiment. It is so wonderfully inspiring and I can see so many applications. What a great release this is! kReN@afourthlife

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  2. SheriJanuary 5, 2016 at 7:32 AM

    Very nice. Love the sentiment!!

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  3. papercraftgoddessJanuary 5, 2016 at 7:33 AM

    This is PERFECTLY balanced! Love when the sentiment is the star! I always get nervous when using a large sentiment, thinking the birds would be 'too much'. But you guys are always proving me wrong! And I LOVE that! Gorgeous blues, too. TY!

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  4. SmilynStefJanuary 5, 2016 at 7:42 AM

    awesome sentiment

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  5. CraftyPawsJanuary 5, 2016 at 7:47 AM

    Fantastic sentiment! Great encouraging "go for it" card!

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  6. BJ SearcyJanuary 5, 2016 at 7:53 AM

    Adding the birds on a branch was a crowning touch. Very pretty card.

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  7. PreacherwifeJanuary 5, 2016 at 8:01 AM

    I think that the birds on a branch really made this card..Thanks for showing us.

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  8. Jan ElmoreJanuary 5, 2016 at 8:55 AM

    This is a really neat card. Love the sentiment, the color....everything!

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  9. Rachel B.January 5, 2016 at 9:18 AM

    Great card! Love the background stamp!

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  10. Late Blooming January 5, 2016 at 9:35 AM

    Oh goodness...don't we all know this feeling. Thanks.

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  11. GerrinaJanuary 5, 2016 at 9:38 AM

    A stunning background for this quote and birds!

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  12. Wanda CullenJanuary 5, 2016 at 9:40 AM

    Such a wonderful sentiment and beautiful card overall!

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2016 at 10:03 AM

    Wonderful card -- perfect for a graduation --
    love it
    Charlene

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  14. PJHJanuary 5, 2016 at 10:40 AM

    Great idea for Herb Leaves. Birds on a Branch...add to shopping list ;)

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  15. JanetBJanuary 5, 2016 at 11:33 AM

    Love the birds with the great sentiment.

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  16. MarshaJanuary 5, 2016 at 12:20 PM

    Each year I make some generic cards with quotes or statements like this and I like this one! Great card! Thanks!

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  17. UnknownJanuary 5, 2016 at 1:39 PM

    Great card!!

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  18. lescolyerJanuary 5, 2016 at 1:46 PM

    I love the mollty background with the bird image!

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  19. MsJudyCJanuary 5, 2016 at 1:46 PM

    Great card and message.

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  20. Denise BryantJanuary 5, 2016 at 1:52 PM

    Pretty card with an awesome sentiment! I love the Herb Leaves background stamp you used also!

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  21. Kathy KrugJanuary 5, 2016 at 2:07 PM

    Wonderful sentiment. Love the background and the birds.

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2016 at 3:26 PM

    Great card, Laura. I like the way the fabulous sentiment takes centre-stage.

    Roz M.

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  23. Susie SonnierJanuary 5, 2016 at 3:35 PM

    Great card! Now who doesn't love IO Stamps!

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  24. KarenladdJanuary 5, 2016 at 3:48 PM

    What a fun sentiment...and a great inspiration! Love the subtle images and color on this card.

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  25. YvonneJanuary 5, 2016 at 5:03 PM

    Love what you did here! great way to make the sentiment the focus! Your background and birds are perfect!!!

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  26. McStamperJanuary 5, 2016 at 6:08 PM

    Nice card. Love the sentiment.

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  27. CJJanuary 5, 2016 at 6:14 PM

    I like all of the stamps you used on this card. Good job to both you and IO!

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  28. CJJanuary 5, 2016 at 6:14 PM

    I like all of the stamps you used on this card. Good job to both you and IO!

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  29. TLadyJanuary 5, 2016 at 6:28 PM

    I AGREE with you on the fact that this would make a GOOD ENCOURAGEMENT CARD!!! ;) HOW MANY TIMES, am I having to tell MYSELF to let our daughter FLY???? LOL That background stamp looks VERY INTERESTING from your description & what we can see too! ;) SUPER JOB LAURA!!! ;)

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  30. Mary AnnJanuary 5, 2016 at 6:29 PM

    Love your sentiment!!!Great stamps!!!

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  31. DeeJanuary 5, 2016 at 6:33 PM

    Terrific combination of sentiment and lovely birds!

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  32. ShirlJanuary 5, 2016 at 7:48 PM

    Laura, Your background and color scheme is really nice. I like the birds and the sentiment really can apply to so many things. Great!

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  33. wannabcre8tiveJanuary 5, 2016 at 7:59 PM

    So pretty and I love the sentiment.

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  34. Jan CastleJanuary 5, 2016 at 7:59 PM

    Great sentiment...the card does it justice!
    Paper Hugs,
    Jan

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  35. wannabcre8tiveJanuary 5, 2016 at 7:59 PM

    So pretty and I love the sentiment.

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  36. StampinLouieJanuary 5, 2016 at 8:07 PM

    Love the sentiment and choice of coors on your card.

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  37. AnyaJanuary 5, 2016 at 8:17 PM

    Nice card! Love the soft blue background for the birds and that fabulous sentiment!

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  38. UnknownJanuary 5, 2016 at 8:45 PM

    All I have to say to your card is - AMEN. Thank you for sharing a beautiful card with us.

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  39. Vivian C.January 5, 2016 at 8:50 PM

    I like the blue on blue background, it adds a nice subtle layer. Great saying.

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2016 at 8:52 PM

    Lovely card, Laura! I love how you used the sentiment.

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  41. Jean BullockJanuary 5, 2016 at 9:08 PM

    Gorgeous card and I love the sentiment.

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  42. Carol H.January 5, 2016 at 9:09 PM

    Wow, I love all of the stamps you used! Especially the birds! Beautiful card!

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  43. Carol from La CrosseJanuary 5, 2016 at 9:13 PM

    Great job on the cards. The birds add a very special look to the card. The sentiment is really special too!

    Thanks for sharing such a nice card!

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  44. Patt H.January 5, 2016 at 9:28 PM

    Another perfect Cover-a-Card stamp! Love it!

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  45. Sue DJanuary 5, 2016 at 9:28 PM

    I like the background and the sentiment is perfect with the birds.

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  46. Sue D.January 5, 2016 at 9:37 PM

    The birds work well with that sentiment, which I think could be used for a number of occasions.

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  47. Viki BanaszakJanuary 5, 2016 at 9:54 PM

    Lovin the birdies and the saying is awesome too.

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  48. LisaJanuary 5, 2016 at 10:29 PM

    Another cool background stamp! Love it!

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  49. KatieJanuary 5, 2016 at 10:33 PM

    Great sentiment! Beautiful card! Thank you for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  50. KatwondooJanuary 5, 2016 at 11:05 PM

    nice card, thanks for the inspiration!

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  51. okiedeeJanuary 6, 2016 at 2:29 AM

    Wonderful thoughtful card...love that sentiment!

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  52. pattiJanuary 6, 2016 at 4:50 AM

    Love the verse on this card!!

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  53. DianeJanuary 6, 2016 at 5:48 AM

    I love thoes cover a card backgrounds and this one is fabulous...perfect card!

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  54. Kathy J in Ellicott CityJanuary 6, 2016 at 6:31 AM

    Wonderful!

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  55. caroleJanuary 6, 2016 at 10:05 AM

    Terrific choice of sentiment and technique.
    Carole Lovill

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  56. MariaJanuary 6, 2016 at 12:29 PM

    Love the card and the sentiment x

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  57. newfiecrafter(Marilyn)January 6, 2016 at 1:35 PM

    Very nice love the sentiment

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  58. UnknownJanuary 6, 2016 at 4:10 PM

    Very nice, really like your cards.

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  59. PatiJanuary 6, 2016 at 5:10 PM

    Oh, I really like that background and how you stamped it in blue!! Very nice with the black birds!

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  60. TamiJanuary 6, 2016 at 5:35 PM

    Great card Thanks for sharing

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  61. D.Ann CJanuary 6, 2016 at 9:41 PM

    Cute sentiment and fabulous background!!

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  62. Kris in AlaskaJanuary 7, 2016 at 1:04 AM

    I adore birds on cards!

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  63. joyJanuary 7, 2016 at 4:40 AM

    Great card!

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  64. Karen DunbrookJanuary 7, 2016 at 7:06 AM

    fun card...

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  65. Helen GullettJanuary 7, 2016 at 9:40 AM

    This is fabulous. Love the quote a lot :)
    Thank You!

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  66. Janet L.January 7, 2016 at 10:01 AM

    Pretty card and the sentiment is great!!

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  67. Arianna BarbaraJanuary 7, 2016 at 10:12 AM

    So cuteeee!!!!

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  68. DorisJanuary 7, 2016 at 10:30 AM

    Beautiful encouragement card!

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  69. Jenny AliaJanuary 7, 2016 at 11:52 AM

    Both the sentiment and card are inspiring. Love the birds and colors. Lovely design!

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  70. OlievJanuary 7, 2016 at 2:23 PM

    Lovely card:-)

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  71. ScrapaDiddleJanuary 7, 2016 at 8:43 PM

    Sweet sentiment and wonderful card!

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  72. Sandy (Cheesy)January 8, 2016 at 9:47 AM

    Very creative to use the background in an unexpected color. It really gives a nice touch.

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  73. BożenAJanuary 8, 2016 at 9:54 AM

    I love the products IO are great. Thanks for the nice party. Very beautiful card.
    hugs,
    BozenA

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  74. Christi ConleyJanuary 8, 2016 at 5:07 PM

    Love the birds and the sentiment - beautiful pairing :)

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  75. Loly BordaJanuary 8, 2016 at 9:04 PM

    Beautiful background, and I love when the sentiment is the main focus of the card. Beautiful! TFS

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  76. Shelly in OhioJanuary 8, 2016 at 10:12 PM

    Very creative! Gorgeous card and fabulous images!

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  77. UTs Hobby TimeJanuary 9, 2016 at 10:47 PM

    Wonderful background. Both bird stamp and the sentiment suits very well together.

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  78. donna joyJanuary 10, 2016 at 2:41 PM

    love it!

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