Good Thursday morning and welcome to day 4 of the 2015 Impression Obsession Spring/CHA Release Blog Hop! The design team will be showcasing some of the new images being introduced this week at CHA! You can visit the Impression Obsession Blog each day this week for links to the previews. Be sure to leave a comment on each designer's posts throughout the week for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate daily from Impression Obsession.
I have two framed silhouette projects to share with you today. Girl Swing paired with Leafy Branch and Reading Silhouette paired with Flourish.
I stamped both images with black versafine and embossed with black embossing powder.
I created a double matted frame for both cards and attached them over the scenes with mounting tape.
I attached the leafy branches and flourisesh to the projects with glossy accents.
Both projects were fast and easy but so sweet.
Today's hop list!
Anna Wight
Daniela Dobson
Dina Kowal
Ellen Taylor
Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp
Karen Amidon
Kittie Caracciolo (you are here)
Laura Fulcher
Vicki Garrett
You don’t have to comment on the Impression Obsession Blog to qualify for the daily prize.
These are wonderful new images...love the shine and the matting of these cards....so cute!!!
Posted by: Diane H | January 08, 2015 at 06:12 AM
Brilliant idea to emboss the cards. They are stunning. Adding black versafine to my need list.
Posted by: Lynn Greenberg | January 08, 2015 at 06:17 AM
Both cards are so charming! Love these new stamps!
Posted by: Pat Barger | January 08, 2015 at 06:31 AM
Very pretty cards!
Posted by: Tracy | January 08, 2015 at 06:41 AM
Kittie, BOTH of these images are SPECTACULAR! SO BEAUTIFUL! You have featured them PERFECTLY!!!!!!!!!!!! Your cards are STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!;)These are the images that POPPED OUT to me during this blog hop!
Posted by: Becky Green | January 08, 2015 at 06:43 AM
Kittie, these are beautiful.... I love the silhouette look..... as always, just stunning
Posted by: Cookie | January 08, 2015 at 06:43 AM
Wonderful!
Posted by: Kathy J in Ellicott City | January 08, 2015 at 06:44 AM
Both cards are gorgeous, Kittie!!
I love all your framed projects...
Posted by: Eva van Buuren | January 08, 2015 at 06:47 AM
Very cute
Posted by: Janet | January 08, 2015 at 06:56 AM
These are so pretty...looks like the licorice cardstock is also glossy...nice touch.
Posted by: Jan D. | January 08, 2015 at 07:28 AM
Perfect! The simplicity with the special embellishments are so lovely to show off these fabulous stamps!
Posted by: Irene | January 08, 2015 at 07:39 AM
wow.. These are stunning. I love how you added black embellishments..
Posted by: Rebekka K | January 08, 2015 at 07:41 AM
OMG! I have to have these. This is a gorgeous card.
Posted by: Shirley Robelotto | January 08, 2015 at 08:06 AM
I loved how you used these silhouettes!
Posted by: patti G | January 08, 2015 at 08:09 AM
Bee-U-tee-ful, Kittie, as usual!!!! These are great stamps!
Thanks for sharing!
Lorraine
;O)
Posted by: Lorraine Frost | January 08, 2015 at 08:25 AM
Simple yet so effective! Fabulous cards!
Posted by: KT Fit Kitty | January 08, 2015 at 08:37 AM
Love your double matts. Your cards are so pretty.
Posted by: Beth Norman | January 08, 2015 at 08:38 AM
Love both of your cards today. That is usual for ever day though!
Posted by: Barbra L. | January 08, 2015 at 08:42 AM
Oh I love love both of these...I adore silhouettes...just ordered the seesaw stamp....looks like both of these stamped really well.
Sometimes difficult fo silhouttes...love the colors and format of both cards. IO has a lot of great new stamps which are on the way to me.
Posted by: vickie | January 08, 2015 at 09:03 AM
Stunning cards! Now all I want is to make silhouettes :)
Posted by: Bjorg | January 08, 2015 at 09:04 AM
Beautiful silhouette images, they look fabulous with the black die cut embellishments. Cheers, Shirleyx
Posted by: Shirley | January 08, 2015 at 09:09 AM
Beautiful silhouette cards. These images are really sweet and I love the pink and black and the red and black. Stunning.
Posted by: Eileen L. | January 08, 2015 at 09:23 AM
Beautiful cards. I love the silhouette design.
Posted by: Carol | January 08, 2015 at 09:25 AM
Wow! Striking cards. Love the colors and contrast.
Posted by: Linda R. | January 08, 2015 at 09:31 AM
I have loved silhouettes for as long as I can remember. These are stunning.
Posted by: Tami B | January 08, 2015 at 09:47 AM
Looks great!! I love using Silhouette stamps, especially with sky designs that I sponge behind them. This is another idea to go with the few that I have. Thanks
Posted by: Vicki | January 08, 2015 at 09:54 AM
Very pretty cards!
Posted by: Rachel B. | January 08, 2015 at 10:04 AM
So sweet and elegant!
Posted by: D.Ann | January 08, 2015 at 10:12 AM
I love your cards. All are so special.
Posted by: Patti Henry | January 08, 2015 at 10:14 AM
Very gorgeous cards.
Posted by: BJ | January 08, 2015 at 10:17 AM
oh how fun are these!!!
Posted by: Rubeena | January 08, 2015 at 10:47 AM
I love both cards Kittie. I love the colors and the shiny black you used for the elements in both cards.
Posted by: Lorna Baumann | January 08, 2015 at 10:53 AM
Great cards....love the silhouettes.
Posted by: Jane Luxem | January 08, 2015 at 10:54 AM
I luv the silhouettes...great for Valentines...
Posted by: sue oliveira | January 08, 2015 at 10:59 AM
Beautiful. I love silhouettes and you did a wonderful job with these.
Framing them really makes them pop and adding the embellishment at the top is a great idea.
thanks for sharing two amazing cards
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | January 08, 2015 at 10:59 AM
Love the silhouettes. IO is famous for them and you did an amazing job. Great colors.
Posted by: Slangnv | January 08, 2015 at 11:20 AM
How beautiful both
cards are. I love
the double frame
on them!
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | January 08, 2015 at 11:35 AM
You rock, I am one of you bigest fans.You are my go to person for ideas.
Posted by: Dottie | January 08, 2015 at 11:54 AM
Good Morning, Kittie, these are beautiful, good match of colors. and the double frame makes them pop. I don't often use black embossing but sure will think of using more. You inspired me again.....have a good dayPatt
Posted by: Pattie Jns | January 08, 2015 at 11:57 AM
Your use of the silhouettes on your cards is amazing. You do beautiful work and I love the colors you chose to use. Great job! TFS
Posted by: Donna Dacy | January 08, 2015 at 12:01 PM
both cards are so pretty, but my godness, your first card is stunning!
Posted by: Amante del Papel | January 08, 2015 at 12:10 PM
Wow! How do you do it! Every card you make is a work of art!
Posted by: Tammy P. | January 08, 2015 at 12:20 PM
Love your cards Kittie! I always do! LOL Thanks for sharing your talents!
Hugs,
Rubberstampin at yahoo dot com
Posted by: donna | January 08, 2015 at 12:22 PM
Very lovely cards, Kittie! I really like all the new silhouette images in this release!!
Posted by: Suzy Que | January 08, 2015 at 12:32 PM
Lovely cards.
Posted by: lisa808 | January 08, 2015 at 12:49 PM
Very unique cards - that's why I like them so much!
Posted by: Marsha | January 08, 2015 at 12:51 PM
Lovely work.
Posted by: Shelley Banghart | January 08, 2015 at 12:59 PM
The shiny black, especially on the pink card, is the perfect touch to finish the card.
Posted by: Buffe F | January 08, 2015 at 01:01 PM
Fabulous job using the silhouettes. Great vintage type cards.
Posted by: Kathy Krug | January 08, 2015 at 01:18 PM
Those silhouettes stamps are just delightful, love the vintage feel of them too...
Posted by: Craftyfield | January 08, 2015 at 01:26 PM
Wow....love what you did with these images!!
Posted by: Lynda | January 08, 2015 at 01:58 PM
Beautiful cards, as usual! How did you get the die cuts so shiny? Does the black licorice card stock come that way? Thanks!
Posted by: Judith Fitzgerald | January 08, 2015 at 01:58 PM
Nice!
Posted by: susie | January 08, 2015 at 02:06 PM
Beautiful, as usual!
Posted by: Leslee | January 08, 2015 at 02:11 PM
Very pretty cards.
Posted by: Vickey Ezell | January 08, 2015 at 02:18 PM
Hi Judith, I'm sorry that I failed to mention in my post that I had cut the dies using black cardstock and then applied versa and black embossing powder. I wanted the embellishments to match the embossed silhouettes. I also applied versa and embossed around the oval frame on the pink project.
Posted by: Kittie Caracciolo | January 08, 2015 at 02:21 PM
I love silhouettes and these two cards are the best!
Posted by: Debbie | January 08, 2015 at 02:56 PM
Love your cards! The matting is fab!!
Posted by: April S. | January 08, 2015 at 03:33 PM
Fabulous card!
Posted by: Helena | January 08, 2015 at 04:04 PM
beautiful cards love how you embossing the leaves and branch in black.
Posted by: Marilyn Mercer | January 08, 2015 at 04:20 PM
Beautiful cards
Posted by: doudou2106 | January 08, 2015 at 04:46 PM
What a great effect you got with the embossing powder dident think it would make that kind of a diferenc but it is stuning.
XO Vilinke
Posted by: Vilinke | January 08, 2015 at 05:24 PM
Both cards are beautiful in their simplicity! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Linda K | January 08, 2015 at 05:36 PM
Lovely cards, as usually!!
Posted by: Janet L | January 08, 2015 at 05:38 PM
Wow! Your cards are stunning! I love your creations! I love the look of the black embossing powder! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jenelle Reyes | January 08, 2015 at 05:45 PM
love your technique! i'll have to try it! :)
Posted by: Jenelle Reyes | January 08, 2015 at 05:45 PM
Absolutely lovely and sweet!!!
Posted by: Sabrina Radican | January 08, 2015 at 05:57 PM
I love the look achieved with the double frames!
Posted by: Linda | January 08, 2015 at 05:59 PM
Wow! These are both stunning. Great idea to emboss in black and those double mats are perfect.
Posted by: Pam | January 08, 2015 at 06:03 PM
Fabulous cards! Love the simplicity of them & the embossing on the images. The shine really makes them stand out.
Posted by: Patt H. | January 08, 2015 at 06:17 PM
I like the way you have the leafy branch coming over the frame. It really adds dimension.
Posted by: Vivian C. | January 08, 2015 at 06:18 PM
Wow! Those stamps are gorgeous, and your cards showcase them so perfectly!
Posted by: Shona P. | January 08, 2015 at 06:28 PM
Beautiful cards! I love the addition of the die cut pieces to embellish the cards.... adds a fun bit of dimension!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | January 08, 2015 at 06:28 PM
Silhouette cards to me are so nostalgic. Both cards have a very tender "feel" to them. I took my time soaking in all that they were about.
Posted by: Parker O | January 08, 2015 at 06:36 PM
I really like the little girl on the swing, but both cards are very nice.
Carole Lovill
Posted by: Carole Lovill | January 08, 2015 at 06:46 PM
Beautiful and elegant cards with a classic design!
Posted by: karenladd | January 08, 2015 at 06:47 PM
Nifty cards! I've always liked silhouettes!
Posted by: Janet L | January 08, 2015 at 06:55 PM
I love the simplicity of black and white. Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Robyn Trimble | January 08, 2015 at 07:11 PM
Beautiful cards - the silhouettes are super !!!
Posted by: karenajo | January 08, 2015 at 07:13 PM
Great combo f the leaves with the swing....both cards are lovely Kittie....you do such nice work!
Paper Hugs,
Jan
Posted by: Jan Castle | January 08, 2015 at 07:27 PM
Love your work!! Thanks for clarifying the layering technique of the swing card in the comments. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kathy Morgan-Hartz | January 08, 2015 at 07:32 PM
Love how you embossed and accented the cards with the branches and flourishes. Really sets the card off - especially with the double matting. Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Jamie | January 08, 2015 at 07:42 PM
Very pretty cards!! Love how the gloss really makes them pop!!
Posted by: Maureen Reiss | January 08, 2015 at 07:45 PM
Kittie, both cards are gorgeous!
Posted by: Deb | January 08, 2015 at 07:58 PM
Both cards are beautiful as usual! Love the silhouettes! Thanks for your talent!
Posted by: ScrappySue | January 08, 2015 at 08:23 PM
Beautiful cards, especially the pink one-love the embossing around the inside frame. TFS
Posted by: Jo Anna | January 08, 2015 at 08:46 PM
Such pretty cards!
Posted by: Nancee Purdum | January 08, 2015 at 08:51 PM
Really pretty cards! Look like they should be framed! Great job. Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Posted by: Katie B. | January 08, 2015 at 09:17 PM
Love how you used the glossy accents! Very impressive!
Posted by: Beverly Perdue | January 08, 2015 at 09:18 PM
Great cards.
Posted by: Gilda (mcstamper) | January 08, 2015 at 09:27 PM
I love silhouettes. These are so beautifully done. The embossing made them extra special. I pinned them to my Kitty Board as usual.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/415386765606355948/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/415386765606355962/
Posted by: Jean Bullock | January 08, 2015 at 09:45 PM
As always I love your style and the uniqueness of your cards!
The silhouette stamps are beautiful and you made them even better!!!
Thank you for sharing your talents!
Posted by: Carol Froehlich | January 08, 2015 at 10:21 PM
I love how glossy the die cuts are with the embossing powder! So pretty!!!
Posted by: Karen @ MisplacedMojo.com | January 08, 2015 at 10:38 PM
Gorgeous cards. Love the double frame look and the shilouettes
Posted by: Priscilla | January 08, 2015 at 11:04 PM
Love LOVE L O V E L Y
BEAUTIFUL Cards!!1
Posted by: Linda Chidster | January 08, 2015 at 11:46 PM
lovely!
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Sandra ltb | January 09, 2015 at 12:13 AM
Your cards are always so beautiful. I really love the black silhouette look.
Posted by: Sandy Schroeder | January 09, 2015 at 12:17 AM
Both silhouette cards are lovely, Kittie!
Posted by: Sue | January 09, 2015 at 12:37 AM
Love these!
Posted by: Tammy M | January 09, 2015 at 03:04 AM
Love the silhouettes and especially how you used them Kittie. The first card reminds me of a cameo.
Posted by: Lisa Lara | January 09, 2015 at 04:49 AM