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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Flourishes Sneaks are HERE!

Hello all! Are you ready to see some of the new stamps in Flourishes line up? It's time to unveil the June release and boy, oh boy, these stamps are some of my all time favorite -- already! Ready for the first sneak peek?

Introducing.....



Grown for its showy blossoms that come in a variety of vibrant colors - now you can bring Zinnias to life in your stamped creations! Penned by Marcella Hawley, this set offers not only a single stem and beautiful single blossom but a bunch set sweetly in an antique sugar bowl. In it, comes 8 words and sentiments perfect for all occassions. Set measures 4 by 6".

On to my creation!

I just picked up some new BasicGrey paper in the Flourishes store called Sweet Threads and I have to say, I'm in LOVE! This paper has all my favorite colors -- pinks, shades of rose, and apple green. The light pink paper I used is actually from another paper pack called Life of the Party.


My card is easy peasy -- easy layout -- one that lets the paper and stamp do the talking! The flower is part of the new Zinnia set. I just love this single flower and thought using it as an accent would be fun. I colored my flower up with Copic markers and just used three - R30, R35 and RV09. I also highlighted with a little white gel pen. Add a photo corner, some paper piercing, a sentiment from the set and a little bling and... voila!

Here's a close up. You can see that I did stamp the flower twice and popped up a second layer to give the zinnia a little more dimension. See?

And that, my friends, is it! I should point out, all the Flourishes gals whipped up some beautiful creations using this new set. In fact, a few of them admitted, they couldn't put this set down! So, stop on over and see....

Barbara Anders
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Danielle Kennedy
Dawn Burnworth
Julie Koerber
Leslie Miller
Stacy Morgan
Sharon Doolittle

Would you like to WIN this set? YOU CAN!!!! One of the ladies listed above is the....


What that means is, of all the blogs, one of these ladies (as the Mystery Blogger) will pick a lucky commenter that left some love in the form of a comment on her post today showcasing the Zinnias set. The name chosen will WIN this fabulous set! Flourishes will announce the winner Saturday during the Winner's Circle post at Noon CST!

Want a chance to win the ENTIRE FLOURISHES RELEASE FOR JUNE?

Check back today at noon -- right here -- for one of Flourishes' daily challenges. This one is a bit sketchy! ;-) If you don't want to wait, try your hand at the Star Spangled Challenge HERE for another shot at winning our entire June release. What fun! See you back here then!
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49 comments:

  1. jjocarlsonJune 8, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Luv the flower the colors just make it pop up! Thank you for sharing

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  2. Leslie MillerJune 8, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Who would think that single bloom would make such a fabulous card? You have such a way with your layouts. I always love them and want to CASE them. These papers are gorgeous, too!

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  3. petra,s cardsJune 8, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    wauwwww what a beautiful elegant card!!! great work!!!!
    xx petra

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  4. CherylJune 8, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    I just love this card! The paper is beautiful and your coloring gives the Zinnia such depth. This stamp set is awesome. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to check out your past creations.

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  5. Karen WJune 8, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Beautiful!! This release looks wonderful!!

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  6. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    The simplicity of this is stunning! The paper and flower are certainly doing all the talking and saying "Beautiful!!!!" Love your card.
    Beth Greco

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  7. CammieJune 8, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Julie, your beautiful card showcases the power of a single blossom from this lovely new stamp set!

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  8. Mary Ann TJune 8, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Love that you used the zinnia almost like an accent piece also love the layering. I love to layer flowers...

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  9. Peachy WesselsJune 8, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Your card is very pretty - your coloring on the flower is great!

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  10. Dawn B.June 8, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    You are a genius.. Love how you used this stamp. Your coloring is perfection. Great job Julie.

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  11. Debbie D.June 8, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    What a great idea to use a single flower...just gorgeous.

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  12. DianeJune 8, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Gorgeous...by layering it like you did, makes it just pop and makes it the center focal point....very pretty colors you chose, too!!
    Ps...even my word verification thinks so..its peritty...lol!!

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  13. DottyA Cards & ThingsJune 8, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    OMG! So simple, just lovely. I just love this image and can't wait to see what else is coming....!

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  14. Cindy HaffnerJune 8, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Such a PRETTY Flower Julie!!~

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  15. dpkennedyJune 8, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    This card is so fun! I love the single bloom as the focal point! Your layout is so pretty too! Great choice of papers, and great card!

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  16. CindyJune 8, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    I love the 3D Zinnia and the pink and green color combination!

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  17. ecpiercyJune 8, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    What wonderful color! Love the Zinnias!

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  18. BarbJune 8, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    So clever and creative to use just one flower! Love the wonderful texture from the pretty paper!

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  19. MarcyJune 8, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Thanks for sharing such a nice card.

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  20. AlaineJune 8, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Love the simplicity of this. Very beautiful.

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  21. SewflakeJune 8, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I was going to say your flowers look so life like, LOL I would not have known for sure if it was just the coloring or a double blossom until I read the discription.
    I too love those BG papers.

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  22. TanyaJune 8, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Gorgeous! Simple and stunning! I haven't seen that paper yet, it's beautiful.

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  23. RosemaryJune 8, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    so very pretty!!

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  24. DonnaJune 8, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Great card, Julie! Using just one flower is perfect for this one!

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  25. MakalahJune 8, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    clean and simple, yet still beautiful! ah, the magic of a great stamp! :)

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  26. creativeartsJune 8, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I love what you did with the single zinna, The coloring is superb and it really pops!

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  27. tiffJune 8, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Your card is gorgeous! Love all the dimension on that single zinnia!

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  28. Tammy HershbergerJune 8, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Beautiful card, Julie! The zinnia looks beautiful in that vibrant shade!

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  29. Evette K.June 8, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Such an elegant card with the one Zinnia popped up like that. You made a great statement with this card. LOVE IT.

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  30. Rita AnsleyJune 8, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    The single bloom is perfect. The color and layout is awsome.
    Rita Ansley

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  31. Kathy BradleyJune 8, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    What a pretty Summer card and I like how you popped up one of the lovely flowers!

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  32. Sherry KushibabJune 8, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    The Sweet Threads paper and that zinnia cut out and layered are just perfect together. Fab card.

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  33. Stacy MorganJune 8, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Julie this is wonderful, isn't this single flower cool! I love it, great design.

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  34. luvthatstampinJune 8, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    What a versatile stamp set! Love your beautifully colored flower and those colors really raise the spirits.

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  35. AngelJune 8, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    everything is so perfect! love the layout and that beautiful flower!

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  36. Emily KeatonJune 8, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    This is absolutely beautiful, Julie!! The colors and papers are fabulous, and I just love how you layered that pretty single zinnia. This set looks SO versatile!!

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  37. Theresa's StudioJune 8, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Great use of the single stamp....beautiful use of colors and patterns. Love the paper....may be easy but looks very sophiticated.

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  38. Lee June 8, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Ooooooo ahhhhh!!! I LOVE the popped up design....and the color is just stunning!!

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  39. ChristineCreationsJune 8, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    This looks so cool with the single bloom Julie! I love it popped like that and the papers are such a gorgeous pairing too for the rich color!

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  40. RavengirlJune 8, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Gorgeous! I love that you used a simple sketch and fabulous patterned paper to show off that new zinnia!

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  41. Designing with DebbieJune 8, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Lovely card. I love the colors and how you made the Zinnias the focus of the card.

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  42. Linda CarsonJune 8, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Delightful artwork!

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  43. GraceJune 8, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Oh how pretty! I love how even just one bloom packs such a pretty punch! Love the layout!

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  44. lisa808June 9, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Beautiful new set & card.

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  45. stampqueenJune 9, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Beautiful - I love zinnias!!!!
    Will definatly have to have this set!!!

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  46. BarbaraJune 9, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Love that single bloom! And I love that it's the focal point of this gorgeous card!

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  47. HeatherJune 9, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    This is so pretty! I love that you used one single blossom as the focal of your card. Thanks for showing a different take on this set.

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  48. AlicaJune 10, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    wonderful! Love the papers too and your coloring is perfect!

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  49. Karen R (ON/CA)June 18, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Love the simplicity of this card. Great encouragement note for someone.

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