Friday, August 13, 2010

The Peeks are Over!

Hi all and welcome to the final day of Flourishes Release Week! It's just been so much fun sharing the new offerings with all of you! Today, I'm wrapping up the week with a bow by showcasing a set that is not only beautiful but fresh in its design...

Introducing....

This set drawn and stippled by Marcella Hawley features different herbs that create just a beautiful "stamp and go" card. No coloring needed on this one, the flowers and herbs sing all on their own! Do you want to win this set? If so, please leave a comment here on this post.

On to my creation! It's super duper easy peasy! I love these stamp and go styles -- no coloring -- so you get an elegant and quick creation in record time!

Every now and then when I look at a creation -- I am stumped on layout. I decided I wanted this card to be a quick and easy one... so... I picked my decorative paper first and then, turned to a layout that you might have seen before HERE! I have to say when I created that sketch, it wasn't my typical sketch and that's why I had fun "recycling" it! It wasn't exact... but it was fun just the same. I inked up my scented geranium with two ink pads -- Rose Bud and Bamboo Leaves -- and stamped it on Classic White paper cut it with a circle die cut, add some chalk, and the rest is just matting it up! The decorative paper is from my scraps bin so... I couldn't figure out the maker... sorry! I did add some bling and some white cotton linen ribbon. And... done!

Here's a close up so you can see that beautiful flower!! After adding the chalk, you can see I added some paper piercing. I left my die cut shape on the image and used it as a guide to paper pierce!

Now it's time to see the fabulously fresh creations from Flourishes' talented Design Team!

  • Christine Okken
  • Cindy Lawrence
  • Danielle Kennedy
  • Dawn Burnworth

  • Laura Fredrickson
  • Leslie Miller
  • Stacy Morgan

  • And last... but not least! Some News!

    Did you see the New Release Bundle? 10% off when you buy all three sets! This deal is only good through August 20th! So, click HERE to check it out! Flourishes also has a fabulous SALE page set up. All Spellbinders and select May Arts ribbons are 40% off! Click HERE to see!

    If you would like a shot at winning all three of newly released sets, play along in our Kids Play Challenge! Just click HERE for all the details! You only have until 5 PM CST tonight! Winners for not only the daily drawings but this challenge will be announced TOMORROW on the Flourishes Blog at noon CST!

    Thanks for stopping by! I hope you all had as much fun as we did!!




    13 comments:

    Leslie Miller said...

    The sketch is perfect, Julie! I always wanted to try this one, and maybe I still will sometime. Your paper scraps are fabulous (we're all coveting them)and the image is so soft and pretty. This is one delicious, delicate and feminine card!

    Janine said...

    Hey there!! Love your card! Hope all is well with you and family and MOM!!!
    Miss you guys!

    ChristineCreations said...

    I absolutely LOVe this card Julie. The colors are stunning and so perfect for the stamp...and I just love those papers!!! Love how you've used the linen ribbon too.

    dpkennedy said...

    This is stunning! Love the bright and energetic feeling!

    Stacy Morgan said...

    Julie this is wonderful. I never thought to use pinks and greens for a fresh feel. This is perfect!

    denise g. said...

    PRETTY! Love the pink and green you chose. VERY nice "peek", Julie! Happy Weekend!

    Karen said...

    Very nice card, of coarse the pink caught my eye. Love the paper and colors!

    Bette said...

    Beautiful card - love the color combination and the layout. The stamp set is a "must have"!

    Laura (scrapnextras) said...

    Beautiful Julie! Love all the pink and your little details that make this so fabulous!

    Kathy Jones said...

    WOW - this is beautiful!!! LOVE these colours and that image looks like a watercolour painting!!!

    Send gifts to Pakistan said...

    Adorable herbs. The sketch is very perfect. I liked that very much. Thanks for sharing and keep posting such nice and adorable work.

    Brenda W. said...

    Lovely card. Those apples look good enough to eat!

    Brenda White

    Auntie Jill said...

    Beautifully done; all you girls are so talented!!!