Thursday, September 15, 2011

Little Medallion Messages.....

Have you ever desired a classy and elegant stamp that was so pretty, you could create "stamp and go" cards that take minutes but didn't look like it? Well, does Flourishes have a stamp set in its September line up for you!

Introducing....

This elegant medallion -- called Medallion Motif -- designed by Becky Fleck is perfect for quick and easy cards that don't scrimp on style. The medallion measures 4" wide and tall and offers seven different beautifully scripted sentiments designed to fit the center of the medallion. A dotted circle frame serves as an added design element! What fun! 

On to my creations! I decided when I saw this fun design and all the fun sentiments that this was a perfect set for a quick, yet elegant card set....
This set honestly couldn't be easier! These little cards actually measure 4-1/8" square and I had some 4-1/4" envelopes to match. All of my white mats were created using Flourishes Classic White paper and stamped using the medallion stamp with Versafine Black Onyx ink. There's a dotted circle frame and those were all stamped on a scrap, accented with a sentiment and then punched out using a 1-1/4" circle punch. Add a 1/2" black ribbon tied in a bow, pop up the sentiment at the center of the medallion, add a rhinestone and... done! I used Memento Inks in Rosebud, Bahama Blue, and Lulu Lavender. Want to see each one?

Card #1

 Card #2
 Card #3
 Card #4

I will give you a hint too -- these cards actually qualify for today's Noon Time Challenge over on the Flourishes blog! So, you'll have to check it out HERE later today! 

Want to win this set? All you need to do is leave some love in the form of a comment on our designers’ blogs today! Why, you ask? Because one of them is the….

   

One of the lovely ladies on our blog list below will be picking a name from the comments on her blog post today. We don’t know which one it is… so the more blogs you leave comments on, the more chances you have to win! So, head on over and see how our fabulously talented DT used this divine design element!

Barbara Anders
Julie Koerber
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Danielle Kennedy
Dawn Burnworth
Stacy Morgan
Tammy Hershberger
Jan Marie Caruso
Sharon Doolittle



Want to win FLOURISHES' ENTIRE RELEASE? Well you’ll have a few chances! You can play in our Colors of Fall Challenge – just click HERE to find out how. Like I said earlier, you can also play in their Noon Time Challenge that they will be posting HERE over on the Flourishes Blog at Noon CST today. You could also check out our fabulously fun Sketch Challenge that we posted at noon yesterday HERE! 

So click on back, get those fingers inky and good luck! Winners for ALL of ther giveaways will be announced in Flourishes' Saturday Winner’s Circle on the Flourishes blog at 12 noon CST!

Can’t wait and know you’ll want our release NOW? Pre-order it HERE! See you back here tomorrow as Flourishes unwraps these sets and unveils one last peek -- it's one that has the colors of fall in mind!

38 comments:

dinkuminkum said...

Hi Julie,
Wow, this is a very different set from the last one, isn't it. I love that it is so symmetrical - you've made some really lovely cards Julie. Hugs, Anne P

Naomi said...

Gorgeous cards! Love the black & white plus one colour theme and the simple elegance...they are all so classy! This new set is lovely and so versatile. Can't wait to see it in it's entirety!

Tina said...

How elegant!

Tina

petra,s cards said...

wauw verry simple but soooo elegant!!!! i love it!
xx petra

Karen W said...

Very striking!! I love this set!

Anonymous said...

This set looks like classic flourishes ~ so elegant and timeless! You need some stamps that you don't need to colour and can make up a gift set like that very quickly. Your set is so classy!!
Beth Greco

Dawn B. said...

Oh do I love how you added the ribbon behind the Medallion. This is really a great idea Julie. It would be perfect for holiday cards. :)

Leslie said...

Love this notecard set! Very nice!

Rosemary said...

what a gorgeous set of cards!!! love the elegant black & white design!

szbacn1 said...

Wow... even using this stamp without color is lovely... thanks for sharing!!!

Cheryl said...

This set is so pretty! I love just that little touch of color in the rhinestone and center stamp. Very classy!

Charlotte said...

You're right . . . the medallion makes quite a quick yet elegant card. Love the various sentiments used in the center. Thank you for sharing.

Stacy Morgan said...

Great notecard set Julie! I like the white space hee hee and the elegance of the black.

Emily Keaton said...

Fabulous design! These are beautifully CAS, but so sweet, too!

Renee V said...

Very lovely cards~!!!!

Lorraine Segovia said...

Love the simple elegance of your cards.

Greta said...

I adore your set of cards--just my style! You've convinced me I have to get the medallion! Thanks for the inspiration!

Amanda said...

I love, love your set of cards! And I just love that black bow across it, it really dresses everything up and makes it look even more elegant! :)

Linda Carson said...

Quite lovely! This medallion looks fabulous with or without coloring! too cool!

Elizabeth said...

Love what you did here, it reminds me of a piece of a Greek temple.

Nancy said...

I love the elegance of your cards.
Black and white are some of my favorites and I love when I can make quick and easy cards. This set looks perfect for that.

Ravengirl said...

Oh my gosh! Those are beautiful! I can't wait to see some more of that set! I'll have to check on the noon time challenge too!

ecpiercy said...

Beautiful cards, and I love this idea for mass production. Thanks for sharing!

stampqueen said...

What a great set of cards!!! I am loving that medallion!!!

denise g. said...

Classy and cool, just like you. That medallion is gorgeous! Also like the little sentiments and the fun fonts. Lots of possibilities (could you maybe try coloring that medallion or would it be too much work and take away from the elegance?). Last of the paint is drying in my studio, so it looks like cleaning and putting stuff back into a semblance of order and hovering over my mailbox are in order for the next couple days ;).

Sue D said...

Very elegant!

Theresa's Studio said...

What lovely cards...love the stamp.

Donna said...

Fabulous and elegant. I always love black and white together. And the splash of color works so well with it.

calamitypam said...

Love love love these cards!!! Fast and fabulous!!

Leslie Miller said...

Fabulous, elegant, and simple! What a great combo! Love how the dotted circle fits in the punch. Even easier! Love these cards, Julie!

Anonymous said...

Love the simplicity and elegance of this set and your samples!

Cindy Haffner said...

FABULOUS Julie!~

ChristineCreations said...

They are so sharp and elegant Julie! Gorgeous set, and it really shows off how versatile this set is!

Tammy Hershberger said...

Fabulous idea, Julie! These have so much WOW, but were probably quick and easy to make! My Mom was asking me for some gift sets of cards for a few of her friends... I might have to steal your idea!

Beth Miller said...

What a pretty card set. Can't beat black and white on a card!

Marlena M. said...

Your set is so pretty. I love the impact they make. ;)

dpkennedy said...

Very elegant!

Chrissy D said...

DELIGHTFUL! Just the right touch of BLING!