Sunday, September 8, 2013

Flourishes Christmas Sneaks... Day 1!


Welcome to September's Release Week at Flourishes!  We're so excited to have five gorgeous new sets to show off to you this month-- all with a Christmas and Holiday celebration theme!  Can you believe there are only 106 days until Christmas?  We know it's always great to get a jump start on those projects and cards early, so here we are with wonderful inspiration just for you!  From our home to yours, this beautiful Home for the Holidays set  offers welcoming words to share this Christmas season. Illustrated by Marcella Hawley, this stately door is sure to send heartfelt seasons greetings to homes both near and far. The set also offers an accent swag and three beautifully scripted sentiments as well. The set measures 4" by 6".

On to my creation!

A few weeks ago, I had a coloringfest... literally! I stamped off about 40 images and just colored and colored and colored. I found that if I grab a clipboard, keep my Copics close and color as I watch TV, my blood pressure drops probably 50 points and I take my time coloring. I honestly have no idea how long this one took but I didn't worry about it! I enjoyed every marker stroke!

Because this image is a little more detailed, I wanted to make sure that my card stayed somewhat simple. So, after I colored up my image, I used Spellbinders Labels Twenty Eight to cut my image out. Mat it up on a piece of red decorative paper (this was an old one from Kaiser's Miss Nelly) that was edged thanks to a gold leaf pen. I matted it on some kraft card stock and then again on my green card stock card. Add some fun sheer ribbon and add a little bling and... ta da! Done!

Here's a close up! You can see I did add a wee bit of sparkle thanks to a Sakura glitter pen around my lantern.

Home for the Holidays  is such a beautiful set of images and our Design Team is going to show off how festive it is today!  Don’t forget to look for:

  Mystery Blogger Graphic 

Hidden among the Design Team’s blogs today is our Mystery Blogger of the day.  Comment on her blog and you could be chosen to win today’s set! The more you comment, the better your chances of winning.

Do you want to win Flourishes' entire September Release?

If you would like a chance at winning all five of our soon-to-be released September sets…
  • You can play in our Get in Shape Challenge – we will have multiple winners there! Deadline for entries is FRIDAY September 13th at 5 PM EST. Check out the link for the official rules!
  • All five of our September sets can be pre-ordered now, even before you see them all! Take advantage our New Release Bundle and get 10% off when you purchase all five sets together in a bundle.  This discount will be available for only 1 week following the release.
  • All sets will be live first thing Friday morning along with the coordinating cut files for this release.
  • Come back to the Flourishes Blog Saturday for the Winner’s Circle where we’ll announce all of our winners of this weeks’ challenges!
Join me back here tomorrow for a set ready to decorate your holidays with elegance.  

~Julie



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37 comments:

Marsha Reed said...

Very pretty. Red is so perfect for a Christmas card.

guilinger2 said...

What a beautiful card!

Leslie Miller said...

Hi, Julie! It was a real nice surprise to have you stop by the other day. I miss you guys. You are as stampingly awesome as ever! 40 images and all that coloring sounds wonderful! I really need to get myself some better light near my spot on the couch so I can do that, too. This is such a beautiful Christmas card. Love how it fits in the die cut. A very welcoming scene!

Antonella said...

what a pretty card, love your red background and the pops of red you added in your coloring to pull it in, and love the way you colored your door! So very elegant inside your die cut.
Hugs, antonella :-)

loulou said...

Gorgeous card. I love your shading on the door. I find colouring very therapeutic too. No matter what's going on around you, you are always in your own little bubble of colouring heaven.

jonim52 said...

Love this image, and the red background really sets it off!

Unknown said...

Beautiful card! Great job on the coloring. Love the ribbon!!

Silke Ledlow said...

Simply beautiful Julie! I really like the colors you've used with this new image! ~S~

Barbara said...

Beautiful stamp and a beautiful creation. Love this card, love them all..

Unknown said...

Ahh, this is sooo beautiful, Julie! Fantastic coloring and I love the die you used for the main image!

Connie MacFarlane said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous card Julie! Love the beautiful red backdrop and the way you coloured this great new image.

Stacy Morgan said...

Country sweetness Julie! Great frame for the door, wonderful coloring.

KimCreate said...

Very pretty design you used to make a simply beautiful card. The new stamps set if very pretty and elegant.

lisa808 said...

Very pretty. I like the subtle coloring of the door along with the bright red bow and paper.

Karen W said...

Beautiful card, the die cut and coloring are perfect for this image!

Petti said...

Full of holiday feel with this red card!

Linda Carson said...

Were you watching Curb Appeal on HGTV? You've created an inviting look! Beautifully done!

ScrapaDiddle said...

That is a beautiful card and wonderful coloring!

Marybeth said...

Look at this elegant card! Love the classic look so beautifully colored. Perfection!

Cindi said...

Love your work. This card is a good reminder I need to start thinking about making Christmas Cards. Wondering if you would share what Copic colors you used on this card?

Sue D said...

Lovely--I like the touch of red in your coloring and the red bow and background.

Tosha Leyendekker said...

I love how your brilliant red background sets off your golden door and beautifully colored swag! Your card just pops Julie!! Wow!

Allison Cope said...

What a beautiful card Julie! I love the colouring of your door... so warm and inviting! Gorgeous use of the die cut shape and design!

Kris B said...

Beautiful card! Love your coloring! Gorgeous red background and bow! TFS

Belinda said...

This is so pretty! Thanks for sharing!

Mary-Anne V said...

Wonderful use of traditional colours...love the bow.

D- said...

This is the perfect card. Especially LOVE the coloring in your door. TFS
D~
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Tracy said...

Really pretty card, love the doormat.

Vicky said...

What a beautiful card. The red in the background makes the card pop.

Theresa's Studio said...

Perfect use of this stamp! Beautiful card!!!

ChristineCreations said...

Your highlights are so beautiful the scene almost glows!

NPurdum56 said...

Oh my, so pretty! Love that image! :) Nancee

Heather said...

Gorgeous!! I love this image and the red is so beautiful!

stampqueen said...

Beautiful!!! I do most of my coloring on the couch in the evenings too!!!

Unknown said...

All that red really POPS!!! Including that gorgeous bow! Well done!

Denise Bryant said...

Love this beautiful design! Beautiful card!

Heather Rogers said...

Your image looks so pretty on the shaped die cut. Love the sheer bow. :)