Friday, March 25, 2011

Free for All Friday!

Just a quick note to let you all know there is plenty of eye candy out in blogland today! It's what the Flourishes gals call Free-for-All Friday... when we take our favorite set from Release Week and show off another creation using it!

So, moving on to my creation!I have to say, when I picked up the Spring is Sprung set, I gasped at how darling those little bunnies were! I stamped them on Flourishes Classic White Card Stock using Tuxedo Black Memento ink and colored them up using Copic markers -- I used the Spring Greens, Sweet Pea, BG0000, Cool Neutrals and Violet collections grouped by Flourishes.

After I colored it up, I did mat it using some of the items in Flourishes' most recent 1,2,3 Create Kit (I hear there will be a new kit next Monday... WOO HOO! The last one sold out in 24 hours!)The paper is part of the Prima Sparkling Spring collection. I added a little bloomer (also from the sold out kit), and matted it all up using a Spellbinders Classic Oval SM  and a portion of a Labels Ten Nestabilities die that I cut out using my Grand Calibur die cut machine. Emboss and sand the edges to reveal the paper's white core, add a few pearls, some stitching and you're almost done! I also added a Happy Spring sentiment from the set by stamping it on two pennants cut and embossed thanks to Spellbinders' Nested Lacey Pennants dies.

Here's a close up to show that I did add some Stickles Diamond Glitter Glue for some extra razzle dazzle!


The gals on the Flourishes DT decided to take their favorite set from last week's release and.... they've been at it again in their stamp spaces! So, be sure to hop on over and pay them a visit to see their latest batch of creativity!!

Julie Koerber
Barbara Anders
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Dawn Burnworth
Leslie Miller
Stacy Morgan
Jan Marie Caruso

And.... more goodies to report. Have you checked out the....Gambler's Sale 45

Everything on Flourishes Sale Page is now at least 45% off! Click HERE to check it out! This is also the last day to take advantage of the March New Release Bundle -- that's where you can buy all four of the new sets for 10% off! Click HERE to check that out!

Well folks, hope you have a fabulous weekend! I have nothing planned and, well, that's a GOOD thing! :-) Oh, before I forget... I have some blog candy! I'm giving away the brand new Cardmaps issue that's chocked full of fun -- 50 sketch ideas with 80 beautiful samples to back them up! All you need to do is leave a comment on THIS post and I'll draw and announce a name Saturday! ;-)

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very, very, cute bunny card!!! Your colors are awesome too. Thanks for sharing.

Joan
MN

Dawn B. said...

This is so soft and pretty. Love the way you used your dies. Great embellishments too. Have a super weekend.

dpkennedy said...

This is gorgeous! I love the soft colors you used and the sparkly rose is lovely! I love how you used that mat behind your image too! So beautiful!

marcelle schauer said...

Such an endearing card. Love your coloring.

Margie Higuchi said...

OMGosh, what a sweet card! Love the colors - come on Spring! LOL! TFS :)

Barbara said...

Beautiful, Julie! Love the soft coloring, the way you used the flags for the sentiment, the the overall happy feel of this card!

Emily Keaton said...

ADORABLE bunnies, Julie. I love your coloring. :)

ChristineCreations said...

This is so precious Julie. I love the soft coloring and the layout is great to really show off the images.

Anonymous said...

FYI: Gamblers' Sale is web site DOWN No ability to get on site last two tries.
Those bunnies are extremely cute. You did a fine job of coloring them in spring camo furry fun to pet colors of nature.
Hope the Flourishes site is up to the page finder soon. Thanks.
Keep Looking UP!

Charlotte said...

Adorable! Love you coloring! I've shyed away from coloring - but I've been seeing such wonderfully colored images lately that I'm going to have to step out of my comfort zone and try it! Love the way you used the die cuts, too.

Amanda said...

Julie, this is so Pretty!! I love this set!! I love how you colored the bunnies! Honestly, I'm a little intimidated at the thought of coloring them, but your card looks so Pretty :) Another Great card :)

Stacy Morgan said...

Julie this is darling. I like the oval with these bunnies and the tags are awesome.

Heather Rogers said...

Awe, so sweet! I got mine in the mail yesterday and can't wait to play. :)
Hugs~

denise g. said...

Nope, nope, nope! No bunnies, no matter how cute, for this girl. There is one living in my backyard and it is eating my precious pink antique roses! Bad Bunny! Your card is adorable, even if I wanna be Elmer Fudd. Really like how you layered your nesties and did the banners for the Happy Spring. You are always making me think about my stuff and how I can use it cleverly like you do. Happy Do Nothin' Weekend!

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, Julie, this is the sweetest! And in combination with those pretty papers, the rose, ribbon, and cute pennant tags -- super adorable and special! I just love it!

Peachy Wessels said...

Oh, what a pretty card! Love your shading on those bunnies - they are too cute! (My bundle should arrive tomorrow, I am anxiously awaiting this March Release)!

Sue said...

Your card is so adorable.

Shelly Schmidt said...

Another beautiful card- you have colored this image just perfectly!

Shannon White said...

Wow, Miss Julie, This is super cute! I love your coloring as always and how you layered your nesties, I am just starting my nesties collection and you always inspire me to try new things! 8-)