Impression Obsession 2014 Spring “Die” Hop Day 2

Good Wednesday morning. Welcome to Day 2 of the  Design Team Spring Die Hop! Did you enjoy all the wonderful design team creations yesterday?  I hope so. I have been sharing the new dies with you over the past couple of weeks but this week our team is wowing you with their “die” creativity. 

My project today was made using the Kite Set, Sun and Moon Set, Cloud Set and Leafy Branch.

KC Impression Obsession Kite 1 left

My kite project was so much fun to make.  I wanted the scene to be all about the kites flying over the tree tops.  I cut my frame using the Spellbinders Matting Basics B set and attached it to the card base with mounting tape. I created my tree top branches by cutting several pieces of the leafy branch in white, coloring them with Copic markers, cutting the branches apart and tucking them in behind the frame attaching with glossy accents.

KC Impression Obsession Kite 1 center

I cut the clouds and sun and attached them in the scene with mounting tape.I cut the kites, assembled them and attached the pieces with glossy accents.  I attached them over the clouds with mounting tape to give another layer of dimension so they would appear to be floating. 

KC Impression Obsession Kite 1 right

Easter Bunny Egg Hunt in the CLASSroom

If you would like to see more of the new Impression Obsession dies you can check out my post today over in the CLASSroom showing a step by step tutorial for how I created the card below.  

KC Impression Obsession Rabbit Set 3 left

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you will hop on over to the wonderful design team posts and leave a comment for a chance to win a prize.  You can see all the details on the Impression Obsession blog.

Anna Wight

Daniela Dobson

Dina Kowal

Ellen Taylor

Jeanne Streiff 

Jenny Gropp

Kittie Caracciolo (you are here)

Laura Fulcher

Vicki Garrett

Card size:  5.5” x 4.25”

 

89 thoughts on “Impression Obsession 2014 Spring “Die” Hop Day 2”

  1. Kittie,
    Love this as all of you’re cards.
    I am having an issue using the dies. I am using a CUttlebug and I amnot getting a clean cut at all . I used the thinest paper I have and still not cutting through . Especially on the little flowers, any suggestions? I just bought 11 dies and tried them last night and gor so frustrated I quit .

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  2. Fantastic, reminds me of Mary Poppins… “Lets go fly a kite….”
    Great spring card. A good card makes me smile, or get a feeling that touches my heart. Yours always do. TFS Jess

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  3. Hi! Just want to let you know that I also had that problem before with the cuttlebug and the wafer dies! I add a cardstock sheet (cut out of a cereal box) to my “sandwich” (just on top of my die) and it works great!! Cut throught all the time! Hope it works for you.

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  4. Both cards are so adorable! I’m so ready for Spring and the kite flying days ahead! And here we go, a cold snap hits us . . . LOL! Oh well, it’ll be warm in a few hours. Have a great day, Kittie!

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  5. Joannie, I hope I can help relieve your frustration. When I owned a Cuttlebug I found that my dies wouldn’t cut as well when the cutting plates got old and worn down. Purchasing new ones will help. With that said I owned a Cuttlebug for a few years before I purchased my Big Shot. The Cuttlebug does not create the same level of pressure as the Big Shot or my Grand Calibur. I certainly don’t want to imply that the Cuttlebug isn’t a good machine but it is sort of like a compact car competing with a Ford 150 pick up.
    I really work my machine hard as I mainly create die projects. I would suggest if you like to create with dies on a regular basis and work your machine hard you may want to put a different machine on your wish list.
    I also use a Memory Boc metal adapter plate on occasion when I am cutting an intricate die. Here’s a link to the one I have. http://www.ellenhutson.com/servlet/the-13620/Memory-Box-Memory-Box/Detail
    I hope this helps. Please feel free to write me at kittie747@cfl.rr.com if I can help in any other way.

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  6. What playful, cute, adorable, darling, beautiful and gorgeous etc…I could go on for a very long time.. You always put a smile on my face with the cards and projects that you make!! You are truly a very big inspiration to me. I hope one day I can be at least half as good as you are!!

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  7. I just read your comment and I use a metal plate to cut all my dies…there are a few different ones out there, but I use one from Cheery Lynn Designs…I use it every time…works like a dream…it is sharp around the edges, so I added tape all around…have been using it a few years now…hope that helps, and didn’t mean to “but in”!!! If your plate is worn (like mine) it also helps to reposition the dies on a not so worn spot.

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  8. Wow…. Kitty, this is gorgeous!!! I have the kite dies sitting in my desk right now…I can’t wait to use them…so fun seeing your creativity with them!!

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  9. You’re posts are so well done, pics are great making it so easy to see detail and I love the way you list what dies you used. I love your kite card.
    Kate

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  10. OMG Kittie … I can always depend on seeing great ‘movement’ in your creations. LOVE how the kites are just ‘floating in the air’ … you constantly reiterate what a truly talented person you are and inspire us to do new things to better ourselves! Thanks for awesome inspiration once again with these fabulous & fun creations!

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  11. Loved both of your cards, I am so into Spring as we had such a longggggg winter. Thanks for sharing with us. Got lots of good ideas.

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  12. Good Morning, Kittie. both spring scenes are gorgeous. I love those bunnies. and kites. Easter is on its way. Beautifully done. Thanks for your tutorial in the classroom. Super.
    A suggestion for the Cuttle bug, try moving the plates to change direction for the pressure, also use extra card stock on top to make more pressure. Sometimes use two extra sheets. An then run through sometimes 3-4 times.each time turning where it cuts from where it doesn’t cut, for those very delicate dies.
    It’s a good machine, but I have now added the Big Shot, which does have more possibilities but even then you may need to run it several times, depends on the die.
    with both machines, when the plates become warped, change them with new ones. Like tires on our car, they wear out with use.

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  13. We are having a blizzard here, so this card is really uplifting (pun intended)!
    One of the things I love about the IO dies is that they cut so easily. I have a seven year old Cuttlebug, and I don’t need a metal plate, but I am obsessive about flipping my plates to keep them from warping. A warped plate just doesn’t cut well. I find that some of my Spellbinders are a pain to cut in both my machines(also have an eBosser), I just shim the areas that are having trouble. Another trick is to place your dies near the sides, rather than the middle, there is more pressure on the sides, and I believe that is true with all makes of machine.

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  14. The kite card is wonderful, it makes me think of the song “Let’s go fly a kite”. It is bright and cheerful and fun. I can just imagine the kites bobbing and playing in the breeze. Thank you for sparking my imagination with this fun card.
    Jacquelene L
    Canada

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  15. What a delightful spring scene with all the kites flying high. It would make a great spring birthday card. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  16. It’s like you have this power to bring all of this to life!! I’ve been CASEing you for so long! If you only got a commission on all the dies I’ve purchased!! 😉 Kittie, you’re flat out amazing. I know it helps to have a great product…I own more IO dies than any other…but your talent with the IO product just blows me away every time!!

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  17. I always look forward to seeing what you have in store for us. You are so talented and patient. I learned something new too, from your comment. I have a Big Shot and a CB and will use my Big Shot more often now.

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  18. Wow, Spring has sprung with these darling cards. You keep amazing me with all you little pieces of this and that. Keep them coming because I check everyday.

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  19. Beautiful cards, you create such gorgeous scenes with dies. I especially love the first one with the kits and the tree top.

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  20. I also have had these dies for a while {last year}. I LOVE kites and I have a dream to fly one some day soon. It has been too windy here to do that. As a child I remember seeing many kites flying in the park down the street from us, especially on a Sunday. So, thank you so much for the wonderful memory and your beautiful creation.

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