Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Sneak Peaks Day 3: Country Road!

Hi all and welcome to DAY 3 of Flourishes August Release! The set we are unveiling today is as relaxing and serene as a Sunday afternoon. So, take a lazy drive with us on a ....


This set illustrated by Lauren Pope takes snapshots of the countryside and puts it onto polymer. It offers imagery that is perfect for all occasion cards and creations. Set measures 4 by 6" and offers three focal images plus three fancifully scripted sentiments to match. What's even better? These beautiful silhouettes are bound to create quick and easy cards! If you like what you see when you make the rounds today, you should know that you can pre-order this set HERE! We'll unveil all sets this Friday morning -- so stay tuned! We'll also have some other exciting announcements so you will want to stay tuned!

On to my creation!

This card is really easy peasy! I used a mix of papers, stamping using Tuxedo Black Memento on a piece of Picadilly BasicGrey pad and also the Authentique Genuine pad. The polka dot was just something I had in my scrap bin that I liked. I took a blue strip, used an embossing folder and then sanded the print. Add a sentiment flag, some paper piercing, a fun button and some twine and almost done! After stamping my image, I did use a white gel pen to add a few accents - I liked the punch it added!

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And that, my friends, is it!  Want to win this set? 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! So what are you waiting for? Head on over and see…..


DID YOU KNOW YOU COULD WIN OUR ENTIRE AUGUST RELEASE? Have you checked out our Birthday Wishes Challenge? Just click HERE to find out how to play! You can also play in our Noon Time Challenges! Try Wednesay's challenge by clicking HERE to find out about the A Bit of Texture Challenge. Or.... come back today at noon for another fast paced way to win our full August release! All challenges will close this Friday at 5 PM EST and winners will be announced Saturday in our Winner’s Circle blog post! So get those fingers inky and good luck!

See you back here at noon for more Flourishes FUN!

 
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34 comments:

maryanns said...

Julie, You have created such a beautiful card! The blue embossed and sanded strip makes the image pop. I love the details you added to image--white accents and paper piercing.

Anonymous said...

The papers used are perfect for the country feel of your card. Love the stamping on the red background paper and the pop of white is like the period at the end of a sentence! Great card!

Marsha said...

What a beautiful card, Julie!

Alica said...

love it! Great papers and design too!
TFS!

Anonymous said...

Brilliant! Love the image stamped on DP. That little bit of white really sets things off! The denim strip is great texture and is perfection along with the button tied with string! Love it!
Beth Greco

Pauline said...

Julie this is beautiful. I never think to stamp directly onto DP. Love your choice of papers and all your details on this.

Theresa's Studio said...

Love this scene. Great design and layout with a country feel.

jonim52 said...

Love this image and how you used the image on the patterned background.

Rozy said...

Very beautiful. Love the colors you choose==they offset the stamp so well.

CherylQuilts said...

A beautiful card, Julie! I love the embossing against the red...and a fabulous silhouette image. This is another great set, and I love the sentiments I've seen too.

Diane said...

Wonderful card...love your choices of colors...it all goes together so well...very nice!!!

Sue D said...

Beautiful stamped on the patterned paper and I like the sanded and embossed strip.

Kathi said...

This is so awesome! I love the colors, the stamping on DP, and the white accents! Just beautiful!

Connie MacFarlane said...

Great card Julie! Love the clean lines and great country feel. The embossed/sanded strip adds the perfect touch.

Becky said...

This is beautiful Julie..I love how you stamped on design paper.

Mary-Anne V said...

Very calming card...love the image and the sentiment.

ChristineCreations said...

Perfectly pulled together lady! The papers really add to the country feel. And those little touches of gel pen are just right!

Pattie J. said...

love these stamps. I really like you layout an colors. country colors because we are having so much heat right now, Texas Sun...thanks so much.

The Rubber Maid said...

Peaceful card and I'm thinking John Denver is loving his country road being spotlighted in this new set. Mom

flourishes said...

Just ingenious to use patterned paper for a delightful sunset. Great country scene.

Ravengirl said...

Wow, I love the windmill. The white accents are great on here too!

Marlena M. said...

Gorgeous texture!

Carol Dee said...

WOW, I love the denim and dots. Pretty neat way to use this fun country set.

christi said...

great color combos. i love the white accent in the windows.

lindagrady said...

Love this barn image!! Love the country look of your layout for the card.

Linda Carson said...

Quite handsome Julie! Love it's stamped on pp and love the textures!

Sue K (Australia) said...

i can see this set becoming a favourite!!!!!!!!!!!! well done!

flourishes said...

Julie... patterned paper for your sunset--how ingenious! Just a beautiful and serene.

Cynthia said...

love the country feel of this card.

Stacy Morgan said...

This is very cool with the papers and colors you used! Very comfy feeling Julie.

Cindy Lawrence said...

Now THIS is the perfect country card, my friend! Love the papers you chose, and your CAS layout is spot on!

Pati said...

Great country card, nice combo of papers and red, white & blue!

Brenda said...

Stunning!!!

Allison Cope said...

Totally lovin' the patterned paper back ground Julie! Love the denim and red feel to your card! Just love your card!