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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Impression Obsession and Flower Soft Blog Hop!

There's something different going on today, instead of my usual blog post we're going on a hop!
A blog hop that is....
The Impression Obsession and Flower Soft Design Teams are playing together!
As you make your way through the hop make sure you comment on each and every post. There will be 4 prize winners chosen randomly among the blogs:
Two $25 gift certificates from Flower Soft and two $25 gift certificates from Impression Obsession!!!
The prize winners will be announced on the Flower Soft Blog and The Impression Obsession blog on Wednesday August 18th. Good luck!
If you didn't start at the beginning of the hop please go to the beginning at the Flower Soft Blog.
Now onto my card:
I chose one of Impression Obsession's gorgeous house stamps, because it's perfect with a bit of Flower Soft texture. This one is called House With Porch (H1747). I colored it in with colored pencils, and it's so easy to color because there are already 'pre-shaded' areas. Usually I have to spend a lot of time getting the shading just right, but with this stamp, no problem!


Here's a closer look at the Flower Soft texture:



I used the multi colored Sweet Pea Flower Soft for the flower boxes and some Ultra Fine Sage for the foliage. Doesn't it just add the perfect finishing touch?! Some pretty papers from Memory Box, a fancy Martha Stewart border and a big silk bow, and I call it done!
Want even more inspiration? Do you like video tutorials? How about Challenges? Make sure and check out both Flower Soft TV and the Impression Obsession blog!
 ****Next on the hop is Deborah March. Get hopping and have fun!
Thanks for stopping by!

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71 comments:

  1. DelorisAugust 11, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    Gorgeous card!

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  2. AliceAugust 11, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    Love your card - it is beautiful and so is all your work. Keep the inspiration coming.

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  3. cowboydutremAugust 11, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    I love how the flower soft adds dimension to the flower boxes!

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  4. PammejoAugust 11, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    Love your card, love how Flower Soft gives dimension to projects

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  5. SusanAugust 11, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    Love your use of the product and card.

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  6. Julie KoerberAugust 11, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    Be still my heart -- this is drop dead gorgeous Kathy! OH MY... I'm speechless!

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  7. Sue DAugust 11, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! I like all the flower soft on the flower boxes and plants.

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  8. Vicki GAugust 11, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    This is drop dead gorgeous! This image is wonderful and you've showcased it so beautifully!

    Hugs

    Vicki

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  9. akagreenhouseAugust 11, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    This is so beautiful! Wow!

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  10. daisydilly (vicki)August 11, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Wow such a beautiful card but as I've said before you make the most awesome cards!!

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  11. Deborah MarchAugust 11, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    SOOOO elegant!! LOVE it!

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  12. MoniqueAugust 11, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    Wowza...Did I say Wowza this is amazing...

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  13. VickiAugust 11, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    Gorgeous card. Love the extra touches.

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  14. Stacie (craft-princess)August 11, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    WOW! That is stunning work!!

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  15. BetteAugust 11, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    What a great card. Flower Soft certainly does add dimension to it!

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  16. CindiAugust 11, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    how cool!! what a pretty card
    :)

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  17. Linda BeesonAugust 11, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    That image was so made to have Flower soft as an accent! CUTE!

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  18. DGAugust 11, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    Wow - what a pretty image and your coloring is so great on it. Love the added flower soft in just the right places!

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  19. ShirleyAugust 11, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    How perfect and beautiful for the Flower Soft too! Lovely, Kathy!

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  20. LoriAugust 11, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    I love that stamp!!! And I love how you colored and added the Flower Soft!

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  21. ChrisiAugust 11, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    So Beautiful!

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  22. shariAugust 11, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    What a beautiful card, I love that stamp. Shari (cricutrookie)

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  23. Nicole BrennaAugust 11, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    Great job getting the plants to stick out by using flower soft. Really great job

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  24. thimbles bobbins paper and inkAugust 11, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    WOW! This is a gorgeous card! Love the flowersoft in the hanging pots.

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  25. KarinsArtScrapAugust 11, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    wow katarina this is fabulous.
    love your coloring and flower soft that you added too


    greetings karin

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  26. NUTHINBUTDABUGAugust 11, 2010 at 2:20 PM

    TOO CUTE! LADYBUG1376@HOTMAIL.COM

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  27. Deonna BAugust 11, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    Stunning card! I love how you used the flower soft.

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  28. LouiseAugust 11, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous card

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  29. KarenMAugust 11, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    Gorgeous card! I love the dimension the flower soft gives and already very pretty image.

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  30. CAugust 11, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    Oh, my...this is just gorgeous. Your coloring is perfect and the FS adds so much visual texture. Love it.

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  31. Vivi CasaleAugust 11, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    gorgeous card!
    Vivi

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  32. UnknownAugust 11, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    Your card is just lovely - I think I would like to move into that house!
    hugs,
    Gini

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  33. Chris SmithAugust 11, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    This is so beautiful Kathy, and your colouring is absolutely amazing.

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  34. Auntie EmAugust 11, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    You dressed this stamp up so sweet with the Flowersoft in the planters and baskets. Awesome work!
    Thanks for sharing! :o)

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  35. Karen McAlpineAugust 11, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    Lovely! Really nice way to use the Flower soft!

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  36. creativeartsAugust 11, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    Really beautiful card! I love your coloring and the focal points of flower soft really makes the house stand out!

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  37. Jennifer RoachAugust 11, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Ohhhhh, I have that stamp and never thought of adding Flower Soft. I'm definitely going to give that a try!!

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  38. KathleneAugust 11, 2010 at 8:50 PM

    Ah-maaaazing card! That image is totally awesome and I love the punched border and perfect use of flower soft. TFS.

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  39. KarenAugust 11, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    WOW !!! Thats some card. Great job using the flower soft.

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  40. pattykAugust 11, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    very pretty flowers thanks for sharing

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  41. JulieAugust 11, 2010 at 10:49 PM

    This card is gorgeous!!! love the use of the flower soft to give it a little texture,

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  42. slbt17August 11, 2010 at 10:50 PM

    very pretty!
    Sandra

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  43. MichelleAugust 12, 2010 at 5:08 AM

    Gorgeous card, i love the image, it's stunning and coloured so beautifully!
    Well done
    hugs
    Michelle
    xx

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  44. MirabelkaAugust 12, 2010 at 5:12 AM

    very original! I've never seen like this

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  45. UnknownAugust 12, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    This card is absolutely gorgeous! Your coloring is wonderful (love that stamp) and the flower soft looks great!

    Thank you so much for sharing!!!

    ~Ola
    okj83 at live dot com

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  46. cathylynnAugust 12, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    What a masterpiece! I absolutely love the stamp you used and the way you used the Flower Soft. You did a marvelous job on this. Also thanks for another chance to win too!

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  47. UlliAugust 12, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    Kathy, your cards are always an inspiration to me. I love the way you used flower soft for this stamp. Great job.

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  48. TanyaAugust 12, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    Oh my goodness this is GORGEOUS! Fantastic image, beautiful use of Flower Soft, I need to get some, looks like so much fun.

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  49. fusiafscrappingAugust 12, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    I love this image! Adorable card.

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  50. UnknownAugust 12, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    Oh my goodness this card is just FANTASTIC

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  51. seamomAugust 12, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    I like that image A LOT! the flowersoft makes it look real. Very nicely done!

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  52. AnonymousAugust 12, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    What a great house and use of flower soft!

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  53. Sylvia/LittleTreasuresAugust 13, 2010 at 4:16 AM

    Love this House Stamp and your card is great. Love the Flower Soft.

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  54. Grenouille GreetingsAugust 13, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    Love this IO image and the Flower Soft in the window boxes is a treat! Thank you for offering the opportunity to participate in this hop...nearly there... Warmest wishes, Lesley

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  55. Deborah Long August 13, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    This is just amazing! ANd the Flower Soft touches are perfect.

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  56. Janet L.August 13, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    What a great card! Love the colors, textures and details. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  57. chrissy oAugust 13, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    this card is so cool just love it
    hugs chrissy o xxx

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  58. Lillian ChildAugust 13, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Love the victorian house and your coloring is just beautiful, but adding the flower soft took this card to a whole new level - gorgeous!

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  59. DianeAugust 13, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    the Victorian house is sweet - love the Flower Soft on the greenery on the porch! D :)

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  60. CinAugust 13, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Gorgeous card. Great use with the flower soft.

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  61. BrendaAugust 13, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    I love this stamp. It is gorgeous and the way you colored it and added the flower soft makes it a "wow" card. TFS

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  62. AnonymousAugust 13, 2010 at 11:40 PM

    wow that card just pops.

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  63. KatieAugust 14, 2010 at 3:27 AM

    This is a really nice card. I love how the flower soft really makes the flowers in the planter come alive! I think that your card layout really makes the card though! I am glad you used a wider card for the tall Victorian house stamp. I liked your comment about the shading also, it makes a difference. Thank you for sharing.

    Katie
    imkt (at) excite.com

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  64. LuzinhaFolchAugust 14, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    What a wonderful card,this image is stunning!

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  65. creations by jackieAugust 14, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    I love your card and house. The flowers in the flower box look so real. I love Victorian houses and yours is gorgeous.

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  66. Chriss BlagraveAugust 14, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    Love this image and how you have coloured it, so romantic. It reminds me of a beautiful house I had seen 30 years ago in Cape Cod. Love the dimension on those flowers!

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  67. Far NorthAugust 15, 2010 at 2:58 AM

    Oh I just love flower boxes--what a stunning card!

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  68. Denise BryantAugust 15, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    Beautiful card! Love that stamp and the Flower Soft adds such a great texture and dimension. Looks fabulous!
    DeniseB

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  69. Sharron aka SharrahugAugust 15, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    Such a beautiful card! Love it!
    Hugs ~
    Sharron♥

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  70. AnonymousAugust 15, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    Wow! Really beautiful card. Love the flower soft for the flower boxes and hanging plants. Just beautiful. :-)

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  71. Linda's LoveliesAugust 17, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    Soooo pretty--it makes me just want to move right in!

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