Saturday, January 10, 2009

Celebrating Home!

We are 4 days away from the first Flourishes release of 2009 and these three stamp sets focus on all the things that matter most to us - celebrating a new home, another year, important annoucements and friends. And, when you see these three new sets, we are sure you'll fall in love with all the ways you can use them!

To get ready, we thought we'd usher in a challenge. An "inspired by" challenge. All you need to do is find something in our home as a point of inspiration for a card creation or altered project and let those creative juices flow! Post a comment with a link here on this post, or upload to Splitcoast using the key word - FLLCJAN. Use Flourishes stamps if you have them, or...if you don't...join us anyway! We'd love to see what you cook up! Afterall, if your name is drawn- you'll win all three of the stamp sets being released this month!

So... want to see how I was inspired?? I was getting ready for my day when I just started to stare at the comforter in my bedroom and a vase we have on our dresser. Here's the comforter...

Here's the vase....
And, here's my card! I wanted to use the twiggy elements to create a vase. So, I used my Summer Blossoms stamp set and punched out a vase. Then, I used the same gold and brown swirly pattern to bring in some pop!
I have to admit, not the best card I have ever done - but I used the inspiration!! :-) So, take a trip around your own home and find a little inspiration! You can click HERE for all the official details! The contest will close Friday, January 16th at 5 p.m. eastern and the winner will be revealed in our first ever RELEASE PARTY on Splitcoast on Friday evening! Stay tuned for all the details!

Have fun!


14 comments:

"Kirby" (KrB) said...

Julie, I love your card. What a great take on pulling in ideas from your home elements. I'm inspired, so I'm off to see what I can come up with.

Anonymous said...

Julie, the motion is calming as the sprigs of foliage are an upward directional guide for all portions of the card say, 'Welcome'. Lovin' the warmth of colors tapped with a hint of golden sunny eye alert.
Home sites inspire beauty and are welcoming. Great challenge.

Stacy Morgan said...

Lovely Julie. I think you did great with your inspiration from home.

Anonymous said...

beautiful card!! I love that comforter I can see how you were inspired. The colors are wonderful!

Latisha said...

Great inspiration piece and lovely card too.
All my stuff is packed so I got inspiration from Hobby Lobby lol.

Shirley said...

What a gorgeous piece of artwork, Julie. You always have an eye opener to post! Wow! Love it!

Elena said...

I love you card Julie! You did a great job with this inspiration!

Janine said...

Just gorgeous Julie... I love that comforter!!

Anonymous said...

A beautiful take on the challenge Julie, I love your design!

Norine said...

Oh Julie this is so pretty and so right on with the home decor love it
Hugs
Norine

Bev J. said...

Neat card and I love your comforter! tfs

Curt in Indy said...

I think you are out of your mind! I think this is one of the most beautiful cards you've made! I love the colors and the paper pattern! Just gorgeous. Hey, I just posted all of the Valentine Day cards I'm sending to your Mom. I'd love for you to take a look and tell me what you think. I'm also giving away blog candy for the occasion. Thanks! Best, Curt

Kimberly Crawford said...

WOWEE!! Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!

Sharon (notimetostamp) said...

This card is so striking -- I just love it!!! FAB colors and image -- and loved peeking into your bedroom, too!!! LOL!!!