Friday, December 16, 2011

Let's 1,2,3, Create!

Exciting news! Both Flourishes sets that I've given you a sneak peek of this week are available for the taking! Shop now, put it on your Christmas list -- the choice is yours! ;-) You can check them both out HERE! 

We all know about the "little black dress!" But, what about your cards and creations? Thanks to Flourishes, you can add a splash of sophistication with the newest kit with the same name -- The Little Black Dress! Check it out!

 
With Flourishes' 1,2,3, Create Kits, you have three essential elements in one kit --paper, ribbon and embellishments all color coordinated to make card making easy! This kit, called Little Black Dress features a 6 by 6" BasicGrey Little Black Dress paper pack, a pack of Prima crystals, 1 yard of braided trim, 1 yard of scalloped crochet lace, 2 yards of satin edged black velvet ribbon, 2 yards of luminous ivory ribbon and a mix of embellished buttons and accents. Isn't it regal? Well, Flourishes actually has a handful of kits for you so that your cards have just the right look. You can click HERE to check them out!

I decided not to use ONE 123 Create Kit but TWO! Let's start with the Little Black Dress!
I just think ivory and black patterns are so posh -- add in a dash of color and you have one classy look! I used Spellbinders Classic Ovals and Classic Scalloped Ovals Nestabilities for a mat (cut thanks to my Grand Calibur)and one of my favorite sets-- A Year in Flowers 1!  (Colored up with Copic Markers in the Daffodil, Sunflower and Fields Collections!) I also love that everything I used --- is in the kit! 

And, a previously released kit is still one of my faves!! This little number is the 123 Create Kit called Sunshine! Match it up with Flourishes Christmas Candles set and you have a color coordinated creation... in a jiffy! I colored up my image with the Flesh Tones 1, Evergreen, Poppy, Cool Neutrals and Sunflower Copic Collections.  I again used my Classic Oval die to cut my main image! 

Again, you can click HERE to see all of Flourishes fabulous kits!  Would you like to win a 1,2,3, Create Kits of Flourishes choosing? All you need to do is leave some love in the form of a comment on the blogs below! Why? You need to try to figure out…..

One of the ladies on our link 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! And, if you need some more eye candy, all you need to do is pay these ladies a visit - they are all showcasing one of Flourishes' 123 Create Kits!

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

DID YOU KNOW YOU COULD WIN OUR ENTIRE DECEMBER RELEASE?  Have you checked out Flourishes' Feminine Flair Challenge? Just click HERE to find out how to play! You can also play in their Noon Time Challenges!  The Night and Day Challenge  or... the Perfect Pear Challenge! All challenges will close this Friday at 5 PM EST and winners will be announced Saturday!!

Can't play? Well, you could take advantage of a fabulous deal! Just click HERE  for a peek at Flourishes' New Release Bundle -- order both sets for 10% off when you buy it in a bundle!

I hope you've had a blast hanging out with the Flourishes gals this week! I'll see y'all back here soon! :-)

31 comments:

Naomi said...

WOW, Julie! Two beautiful cards but, that first one...holy moly, can you say ELEGANT? So utterly GORGEOUS!

Happy Holiday Hugs,
Naomi

petra,s cards said...

whowwwww stunning cards and these new kit is fabulous!!!!
xx petra

Glenda said...

Both of your cards are stunning! I love the new kits too! Well done!

Anonymous said...

Wow to both of these beauties!!! I love black so I find the first card just stunning! So very elegant. Also love the colouring on the second card and what a great sentiment!
Beth Greco

stampqueen said...

Both cards are stunning - 2 of my favorite sets too!!!

Theresa's Studio said...

Great cards...great designs! Would love to have this great kit!

PamSpradlin said...

I really like both your cards...but that first one is stunning. When I saw it, 'Wow" just popped out of my mouth.

Anonymous said...

Your first card is really stunning! Love it! Greetings from Anne-Elise

Janett said...

Wow love your use of the paper and your coloring is amazing

Cindy Lou said...

Both are such pretty cards! Thanks for inspiring!

Allison Cope said...

Two stunning cards Julie! Love your first card!

Ravengirl said...

Wow, those are both beautiful kits! I really do think that the black and ivory are quite posh!

Emily Keaton said...

Gorgeous cards, Julie! Those kits are so well thought out. I love that Little Black Dress collection!

Tanya said...

Oh I agree, very classy! Both cards are gorgeous. Love the kits.

Barbara said...

Gorgeous cards using both kits, Julie! LOVE the first one using the paperwhites--they look fabulous on the black paper! And your candle card is just so sweet!

Stacy Morgan said...

Both of the are wonderful Julie. Love the little black dress kit card.

Carla S. said...

Both cards are absolutely gorgeous, Julie! Wonderful designs on both!

Cheryl said...

I am loving all the Christmas cards in non-traditional colors and yours is beautiful. And, that thank you card is stunning! It's one of the most elegant cards I've seen, and I like that it could be used for anything just by changing the tag at the bottom.

Jacqueline Smith said...

WOW What a beautiful card thanks for sharing!

Greta said...

You sure knew how to make use of that kit! Have to think about getting it if I don't win. Thanks for the inspiration!

Kerry A O'Hanlon said...

Beautiful combination of elements on this card.

ChristineCreations said...

Oh you just knocked that first card out of the park lady!

And I agree, Sunshine is one of my fav's too. I love the combination of the rich yellows and the blue green. Lovely layout on this on too!

Jill said...

Fab kit--love your cards

Leslie Miller said...

Who would have thought those daffodils would look so pretty in a little black dress? Dang, that's a gorgeous card. And to use a sunshine kit for a Christmas card? Girl, you've got talent! Fabulous!

Amanda said...

Holy Sassafras, Julie!! These cards are Beautiful!! So Gorgeous! But I have taken a shine to the elegant and sophisticated first card :) Everything from the papers, embellishing and coloring, are so refined! I love it :)

lisa808 said...

Posh is the right word! So beautiful & elegant.

denise g. said...

GORGEOUS!

Becky said...

I am loving this 1-2-3 set :), your card is just stunning.

Heather Rogers said...

Both are just beautiful Julie. Your Daffodil is so pretty. :)
Hugs~

Tammy Hershberger said...

These are both GORGEOUS, Julie! Great use of the kits!

dpkennedy said...

These are both beautiful Julie, but I am loving the daffodils! It's so elegant!