Friday, March 13, 2009

A Friday Double Feature!

This week I'm pairing up the final day of the Flourishes sneak peeks with my favorite stamping challenge -- the Stamp Simply challenge!


This week Sharon challenged us all to use a white mat. So often we turn to black or a solid color to add some punch. Well, this week -- it's all about white! Click HERE for all the official details!

For my card, I'm showcasing the new Timeless Quotes set that will be released by Flourishes TONIGHT!! It's a set that is full of inspirational and sentimental quotes -- perfect for those cards sent for encouragement!

Now to my card... I wanted to keep it simple!


Don't you love this paper??? It's a brand new addition to the Flourishes store! It's the Jenni Bowlin Collection - a collection of papers that offers up a little something for everyone from charming and folksy to vintage to retro! You're gonna love them! I used papers from both the Tangerine Dream and Spring Pinic Collections!

For my card, I simply cut out two shapes using my Spellbinders Labels 1 and made my larger shape for my white mat! Stamp my sentiment using Brilliance Sky Blue ink, string in some satin ribbon, tie a knot, add some bling and paper pierce the edge and you are done! I did take one of the 4-1/2" envelopes that come with these new papers and coordinated it with one of the elements in the new Timeless Quotes set. I just think these little cards (4-1/4" square) are too cute!

I've got lots of fun places for you to hop and check out! First, make sure to visit the other DT members to see what they cooked up for this final day of the Flourishes release! Leslie, Christine, Cindy, Faith, Latisha, Laura, Stacy, Jan Marie, Sharon and Nancy. The Flourishes Newsletter is even offering up fabulous candy -- the new Timeless Quotes set & a pack of Jenni Bowlin papers! They also have all the details for tonight's release party!!

While you are hopping, don't forget to visit the rest of the Stamp Simply team!

Dee
Tammy
Janine
AJ
Jennifer
Becky
Barb, March Guest Designer

Whew! That was a lot to throw at you! Hope you enjoyed your visit! See you back here soon!

26 comments:

Barbara Schram said...

HI Julie! LOVE that quote, and your card showcases it perfectly! Just gorgeous! Hope you are doing well, my friend! Take good care!

Stacy Morgan said...

So pretty and great color Julie!

Latisha said...

this is awes-bomb (I combined awesome and bomb lol) meaning its the bomb-diggity, meaning I love it...laughing yet LOL
I am so happy about this paper you have no idea!!!

Becky said...

Hi Julie, I love this card, and yes this paper is a most have.

Norine said...

Julie love the quote and your card is so pretty that paper is gorgeous
Hugs
Norine

CherylQuilts said...

Beautiful...love the white mat! This new paper is fabulous!

Janine said...

Just beautiful Julie!! I love the blue you used.. Have a great weekend.

Darlene said...

How soft & pretty Julie! Love your ribbon treatment and your panels are beautiful!! Great card!

Jennifer Buck said...

Beautiful, Julie! :) LOVE it! :)

Anonymous said...

Not sure what I like more ~ the quote or the paper. This is a BEAUTIFUL card, Julie! I did that cuttlebug on black with metallic rubs last weekend. Finger's still too heavy, but I got a nice compliment from the people I sent it to. Obviously, their lives are sadly lacking because they don't hang out here and know what's really pretty when YOU create it. Happy Weekend!

The Rubber Maid said...

Love this card, the paper is great but the verse is a must have. Lovely. Mom

Silke Ledlow said...

Julie - the colors is fab!!! Beautiful, beautiful card!!!!

Tammy Hershberger said...

Gorgeous, Julie! Stunning, simple elegance!

"Kirby" (KrB) said...

Oh Julie, so so pretty! What a lovely framed sentiment, and I'm loving these new DP's. Every one of you has used them differently and yet they're all gorgeous. Very nice job on the white mat.

Nancy said...

This card is wonderful! I love these new papers, and they come with the envies too! Will definitely be adding some of those to my stash, and this sentiments set!

Anonymous said...

As always your work is amazing! Great and simple card. I love it!

Laura (scrapnextras) said...

So pretty! I just love the white and blue...and the text on text...Fabulous!

ChristineCreations said...

Oh those blues are just so classy with the white border Julie...beautiful card!

Deb Neerman said...

LOVE this Jewels!! You really rocked this ... woWZa!

Anonymous said...

This card is so beautiful, Julie! Love the blue and white and the pattern of the paper. I never would have thought of putting the quote directly on the word print paper, but it looks just fabulous!

Anonymous said...

Very pretty!

Anonymous said...

Too much Julie...I love this...love the saying...love the colors :)

Betty Wright said...

Julie, this is just so beautifully elegant!!!! Love the dp!!!! I NEED them all!!!! Lovely card!!!!

Shirley said...

So lovely!

Anonymous said...

this is really pretty!! The layout shows off that beautiful perfectly:)

Sharon (notimetostamp) said...

SO beautiful! The soft blue and white is just charming!!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE what you've done here!!! Perfection!!!