Friday, July 20, 2012

It's a Free for All!


Hi all! Just as in release week’s past — the week after Flourishes' release the design team hosts a free for all — where they pick up their favorite sets of the release and play with any or all! So, get ready for a feast for the eyes today! Just in case you missed it — here are this month’s gorgeous sets! And, TODAY is the very last day to take advantage of the July New Release Bundle — when you can get all four sets for 10% off the retail price. Just click HERE to see the bundle in the store!

On to my creation!
I have no idea why but I really wanted to try this frame from the Flowers and Frames set on Kraft paper. I stamped using Tuxedo Memento Ink and then colored it up with Copic markers and used these collections...


After I was done stamping and coloring, I did cut out my main frame using the Spellbinders Floral Ovals. I stamped the smallest oval from the stamp set on kraft, added a sentiment and cut it out using the second smallest frame from the Spellbinders Classic Ovals LG set. The paper is from the Glitz Pretty in Pink pad (brown polka dot, which was embossed at the edges and sanded for a little distressed effect) and the red was just from my scrap bin. Add some red seam binding ribbon (coming to the Flourishes store SOON), add a little floral embellishment (Flourishes used to carry this -- it's from Webster's Pages), and..... ta da! I really liked the look on the darker paper!

Here's a close up....

And that, my friends, is it!  Now be sure to hop on over and see what the design team has in store!

Thanks for stopping by! I’ll see you all back here soon! Hope you have fun plans. I plan to relax! We've been in the middle of a basement remodel and I mean to tell you -- that's tough work! So, I told my husband, I'm on strike. I'm taking a few days off! LOL! Hope you can relax in your neck of the woods as well!  :-)

~Julie

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12 comments:

Tammy Hershberger said...

BEAUTIFUL design, Julie! LOVE the vibrancy of the red flowers and ribbon!

Anne-Elise said...

So beautiful, Julie! Love the red flowers with the gorgeous bow! Have a great week-end!

Beate said...

Beautiful card, Julie!
Have a great weekend! Hugs and smiles

Ravengirl said...

Wow, this turned out gorgeous on the kraft paper!

ChristineCreations said...

I REALLY love how this looks on Kraft. A great richness, especially with the red! Gorgeous girl!

Gretchen Wilson said...

So very elegant and rich. Great job Julie.

Sasha said...

Such an elegant card, Julie. I love your colouring on kraft card...which isn't easy, but you did such a wonderful job. Fabulous bow, too!
Enjoy a lovely weekend!

Anonymous said...

Oh it's beautiful on kraft!! Love your creation. Pretty colouring. Love the flower on the bow and the kraft oval is gorgeous!
Beth Greco

Shelly Schmidt said...

Fabulous card- I love the frame and the flowers are outstanding!

denise g. said...

GORGEOUS! That Kraft paper really does make the difference. Love the reds with it, too. Been starting to think about my {knock me up side the head} Christmas cards and what the plan is for this year. You gave me some color to think on. Enjoy your strike! Does your Mom cross the picket line to take care of the kiddos? :)

Stacy Morgan said...

Beautiful! I love the richness of this and the kraft paper is perfect.

Silke Ledlow said...

A true BEAUTY Julie! I love the color them! Hugs ~S~