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Monday, January 6, 2020

In Love With Spring - Impression Obsession NEW RELEASE!

Hey friends! It's a big week over at Impression Obsession! Today kicks off the In Love with Spring Release Celebration. I'm so excited to share some Valentine and Springtime stamps and dies with you this week! Today's colorful rainbow Valentine card will brighten the day of someone you love. Let's take a look.

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Let's get right to this card, because it is so filled with COLOR and FUN that I can't wait! This card features the new Love Squared stamp - but first, let's talk about that background. I've been using this technique a lot lately because I just love rainbow stripes! I used water soluble gel crayons on the background - which give such amazing bold colors, and they can be blended a bit with water. (I just Jane Davenport Colorsticks, which have been discontinued, but Gelatos are basically the same thing!) After scribbling across a cardstock panel I brushed over it lightly with water and then added a splatter of Black Licorice Silk.
To color the stamped image, I began with another fun Jane Davenport coloring tool, Mermaid Markers. They are highly pigmented watercolors in a brush. They can be applied straight to paper, or diluted with water. I brushed the color right onto my image, and then added some pastel details to the flowers.

To finish off the card, I added FSJ Rainbow Drops. I coordinated the dot color with the stripe colors. It's a subtle touch, but I love the texture and shine it adds without overpowering the main image.
Okay, my friends. I hope you loved this COLORFUL rainbow Valentine card! And THIS is only the beginning. We have a whole week of new release fun. Here are the details:
  • Each day (January 6th - January 11th ) you'll find a list of participants on the Impression Obsession Blog.  
  • Every single blog will have a $25 gift certificate to give away for the event - the more you comment through our Release Celebration the more chances to win! 
  • Comments for all of the event days will be open until Sunday January 12th at noon CT. All winners will be announced on Tuesday January 14th on the IO blog.  GIVEAWAY CLOSED - CLICK HERE TO SEE IF YOU WON!
  • All of the new products are in the IO shop NOW - so go peruse the whole collection of Valentine and Springtime sweetness!
Thanks for coming by today - don't forget to stop back all week long for ideas and inspiration with the new products, PLUS the chance to win! Subscribe to my blog up in the sidebar, so you won't miss a post!

Impression Obsession Supplies:

Other Supplies:
Jane Davenport Colorsticks have been discontinued, but Gelatos will work similarly. I love those too! Check Gelatos out here!

If you enjoyed this colorful card, you might like this one too! Find all the details here: https://lauralooloo.blogspot.com/2020/05/its-messy-bun-kinda-day-check-out-this.html
It's a Messy Bun Kinda Day - make this handmade colorful card that's just perfect for MOM. Click to see more ideas for colorful handmade cards!




33 comments:

  1. Carole @ From My Carolina HomeJanuary 6, 2020 at 9:25 AM

    Lovely card, the rainbow is so bright and cheery.

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  2. lifesabeach32940January 6, 2020 at 9:46 AM

    ABSOLUTELY LOVE your card!! The background screams spring!!

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  3. JanineJanuary 6, 2020 at 10:33 AM

    So happy and colourful

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  4. akainuJanuary 6, 2020 at 11:09 AM

    Great twist on the word Love!

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  5. Sherri ThackerJanuary 6, 2020 at 11:25 AM

    I love how you did that sentiment on that background. I have not seen Jane Davenport color sticks. I love her watercolor paints. I have all sets and use them all the time. Will need to look for the color sticks.

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  6. Mary HolshouserJanuary 6, 2020 at 4:24 PM

    Fun card. Bright, cheery
    colors. thanks for sharing
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  7. MadeByMeghanKJanuary 6, 2020 at 5:42 PM

    Such fun colors! I LOVE that rainbow background!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  8. Kathy J in Ellicott CityJanuary 6, 2020 at 5:58 PM

    Great card, love the background!

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  9. Dorothy GreenJanuary 6, 2020 at 6:11 PM

    So fun and vibrant!!!

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  10. sharon gJanuary 6, 2020 at 7:45 PM

    What a fun card. I like the sketchy background--it goes so well with the letters and sketchy flowers...

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  11. Kathy DippnerJanuary 6, 2020 at 9:15 PM

    Beautfiul card! I love the flowers on the Love Squared stamp.

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  12. Lee Ann BarrettJanuary 6, 2020 at 10:13 PM

    One word. BRIGHT! Well, more the one word- cheerful, fun and bold! Love your technique. Thanks for sharing!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 6, 2020 at 10:41 PM

    Very colorful! What a fun way to play. Look forward to more.

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  14. Denise BryantJanuary 7, 2020 at 1:26 AM

    Awesome colors and a pretty sentiment stamp!

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  15. NatalieJanuary 7, 2020 at 8:44 AM

    Awesome card! I love the background.
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  16. Colorado CrafterJanuary 7, 2020 at 3:28 PM

    Great card!!! Love seeing the new IO release!!!!

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  17. V. K.January 7, 2020 at 3:31 PM

    Exciting background and pretty color technique really accentuates the lovely sentiment in the middle.

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  18. Verna AngerhoferJanuary 7, 2020 at 6:03 PM

    So very beautiful and I love the cheery colors.

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  19. papercraftgoddessJanuary 7, 2020 at 6:58 PM

    LOVE the colors and what a unique way to present "love"! It's such a happy card!

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  20. Patti JJanuary 7, 2020 at 7:34 PM

    Great card! Love that vibrant background!

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  21. Lori SmanskiJanuary 8, 2020 at 3:47 PM

    This is wonderful. I love how bright and lovely it is. Thank you for sharing how you did it and for inspiring. quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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  22. Sue DJanuary 8, 2020 at 5:33 PM

    How fun and cheery with the rainbow colors.

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  23. Dee EarnshawJanuary 8, 2020 at 5:57 PM

    the colorful background is awesome - thanks for the ideas

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  24. Kathy HJanuary 8, 2020 at 6:18 PM

    Great card. Love the rainbow colors.

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  25. Kelly KennedyJanuary 8, 2020 at 6:58 PM

    So cute and colourful. It makes me happy!

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  26. Kathy KrugJanuary 8, 2020 at 9:09 PM

    What a fun and colorful design. Love it.

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  27. Karen @ Misplaced MojoJanuary 9, 2020 at 6:25 PM

    I love the bold, bright background and beautifully watercolored sentiment! Who wouldn't love to receive this cheerful card?!?

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  28. Kelsey ThomasJanuary 9, 2020 at 9:09 PM

    I love the bright colors! :)

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  29. JanisJanuary 10, 2020 at 11:43 AM

    Bright and happy!! Love the Love Squared with the flowers intertwined between the letters. So pretty. The lucky recipient is going to be so thrilled.
    <3 J

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  30. StampinwithAnitaJanuary 11, 2020 at 7:13 PM

    Beautiful background, Laura! Very cool card!

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  31. Vivian C.January 12, 2020 at 11:27 AM

    Your card really pops, bursting with color. I will have to try the background technique. I like the look you achieved.

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  32. JoAnne VictoriaJanuary 12, 2020 at 5:43 PM

    When I first saw this stamp I wanted it. You really made it pop with the background. Reminds me of the 70's.

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  33. Sandee LunneborgJanuary 12, 2020 at 11:00 PM

    Great card I love that background it's amazing!!

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You're so sweet to say HELLO! :)