Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Let's HOP!

CardMaker Flourishes Blog Hop   
 Today the CardMaker Magazine Blog Team is pairing up with the Flourishes Design Team to bring you some fabulous inspiration with our most recent Flourishes May Release sets! It’s a taste of creativity you’re sure to love!

Flourishes loves CardMaker Magazine and its endless source of inspiration in each edition. You’ll find gorgeous photography, beautiful creations, step-by-step instructions and card and paper-crafting designs from the simple to the elaborate! We also love the fact that a number of our Flourishes designers have been published on its pages!  So hop along today and be doubly inspired by two great teams, and you'll want to be sure to comment because we're giving away our entire May Stamp release valued at more than $70...one prize over at the Flourishes Blog and one prize hidden along the blog hop! So comment on all the designers' blogs and increase your chances to win!

I should mention, if I am the first place you've hopped, you'll want to travel HERE to the CardMaker blog to make sure you don't miss out on any of the fun! There are giveaways! :-)

On to my creation!

This card started out easy because for starters, I grabbed Flourishes new set Old Tea Rose and then cut out the shape for the Old Tea Rose Silhouette Cut File from Classic White card stock. I stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and then went to town using my Copic Markers (see below to check out what color collections I used!). The other easy part of this card was the fact that I used Flourishes new 123 Create Kit called Prairie Chic. The ribbon, lace, decorative paper and bling are ALL a part of that kit. What fun, right?

After I was done coloring it all up, I made a sentiment flag and used one of the sentiments from the set. The mat was cut thanks to the Spellbinders Labels Seventeen. I cut and then, after embossing, I did use a sanding block to reveal the paper's white core. Add some paper piercing and that, my friends, is it!

Here's a close up for you.....

As you can see, I also used the Silhouette Cut File for my little butterfly too! And... when I added the little guy to my card, I used some foam tape to pop him up! Ta da! Are you ready to hop on over to the next ever-so-talented designer? You'll have to go see....

Latisha Yoast 

Latisha used to be a senior design team member at Flourishes. I love her clean, fresh, creative and colorful design style. I know you will to so hop on over and pay her a visit! And, don't forget to leave her a comment -- you could win Flourishes brand new release! You have until Friday, May 17th at 5PM EST to comment and winners will be announced Saturday on the Flourishes Blog! So... good luck!

~Julie

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44 comments:

Becky Cowley said...

fabulous coloring :)

KimCreate said...

stunningly beautiful!!! So feminine!

Brooke said...

This is so pretty, Julie! Love that we could hop along with the Flourishes team today!

Allison Cope said...

Yum-my Julie! Love the die cuts against your beautiful wood grain paper! Fab-u-lous!!!

PlumTuckered's Paper Plays said...

Beautiful card!! I love all of the layers to it and your coloring. Just Because cards are the best to get!

Kim said...

This is so pretty. I am loving all the beautiful projects using the Old Tea Rose set.

ChristineCreations said...

You picked perfect papers to show this lovely rose off girlfriend! I love the colour combination! Using the silhouette gives it almost a collage feel...it's a beauty!

Belinda said...

Love this beautiful card! Thanks for sharing!

Patti J said...

Wow, so much inspiration in one blog hop! Julie, this is so pretty - love that you used 'natural' colors and elements! Great card!!!

Sharon said...

Great card and beautiful coloring!

windinstarsranch said...

love it looks like a climbing rose I have on my gate. So pretty. Nice work.

Theresa's Studio said...

Beautiful card...love all the lovely layers. Happy to have a chance to win these sets.

Lynda said...

Beautiful! Love the butterfly accent!

Theresa said...

You are all so amazing! Each person's view of the card is so different!
Thank you for this lovely card! I am really enjoying this hop!

Sharon Roselli said...

Wonderful coloring! I love that all the card paper came together. I will look into that when done hoping.

Melanie said...

I love the contrast of the beautiful pink with the blue background!

@JoyceCasaldi said...

Beautiful! Love the butterfly as well. What a great stamp set!

Sabrina said...

Oh how sweet!!

Lynne said...

The design is lovely. Great cut file and beautiful flowers

RitaR said...

Like your rose with the little butterfly. I to have a silhouette and will have to look up these designs.

Anonymous said...

THANK YOU!!!!! It's perfect! You're the BEST and I'll likely "nag" you again to try and get my way. denise g.

Sue D said...

Very pretty--everything coordinates so well.

ecclesp said...

Being new to coloring rubber stamps, I have a tendency to color in completely the image. You are showing me how powerful the image can look by coloring in only some of the image. Thank you!

Heather Rogers said...

This is beautiful Julie! I like how clean the Shilhouette cut the images out. Such a sweet little bow too. :)

Pamela Haskin said...

I love your pretty card! Such nice coloring too. Thanks for sharing with us.

Linda E. said...

A very nice card. Love the wood-look background.

Stacy Morgan said...

Beautiful! I like the shaped frame with that wood grain look. Wonderful card Julie.

Cheri said...

Simply gorgeous card! It has a comfort feel to it. It's fantastic!

Silke Ledlow said...

Julie, this is a BEAUTY!!! Your coloring is perfect!!!

Mary Ann said...

Beautiful card!Great coloring!!!

Unknown said...

Julie, this is so pretty! I love the shabby chic look and the ribbon treatment! Beautiful work!

Cheryl said...

Beautiful! Your Copic coloring looks like watercolor!!! Love it.

Marsha said...

Simply beautiful! I absolutely love the Old Tea Rose image...so elegant.

Mary-Anne V said...

So pretty...love the pink flower against the blue base.

lisa808 said...

Beautifully colored flower and butterfly.

Vicki said...

Love this beautiful rose stamp. Such a nice card project! It came together so beautifully.

Deborah said...

What a lovely card all the elements blend so well together great use of this set.

momof5sons said...

It is so much fun to see everyone's take on the new sets, Julie. Yours reflects a bit of your "country" life and a sophisticated yet rustic feel. Thanks for your inspiration!

Alica said...

Great card made with great stamp - I really need to get it too! TFS!

Greta said...

Beautiful coloring & love the lace!

Jan Castle said...

Lovely feminine card Julie...so sweet!

Denise Bryant said...

Fabulous card! Great coloring and beautiful color combo! Lovely floral image!

Janis said...

Fantastic coloring. Love the pastel look...understated and so delicate!!

Vicky said...

What a great job you did on this card.So many elements. Love the gem on the ribbon.