Monday, January 6, 2014

Flourishes Sneaks Day 1: Flowers for Jan!

Hello all and welcome to a very special kick off to Flourishes' January Release! Not only are we ushering the new release in with a fun-filled Timeless Tuesday Challenge but we are showcasing a set designed to honor Flourishes' owner and founder.

INTRODUCING....

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Wisteria, Peonies and Bearded Iris -- all three of these flowers are favorites of Flourishes' founder and owner Jan Marie Caruso. Sentimentally illustrated by Marcella Hawley, these beautiful blooms honor the lady at the helm at Flourishes. Three breathtaking flowers paired with three beautifully scripted words and five accent words. This 4" by 6" set is sure to be one you reach for just to send creations to friends far and wide for any and all occasions!

So what is the Timeless Tuesday Challenge?
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That's right -- just make a shaped card of any kind! On to my creation!

For my shaped card -- I picked up Spellbinders Labels Twenty. I cut my card base by using the largest die in the set. And then, created the pink mat using the next largest die. For my green panel (Alphabet Junction Paper), I used the largest die, embossed, sanded and then cut off the edge so that it would reveal the white base. FYI: I did have to add a full size white panel on top of my card base because of the way this card folds -- at the top. From there, I used the new Silhouette Cut File (released on Friday!) for this set. I cut it out of Flourishes Classic White, stamped with Tuxedo Black Ink and then colored with Copics using the Pistachio, Sunflower and Lenten Rose Collections Grouped by Flourishes. 

On my inner mat, I sponged on some Spun Sugar Distress ink and then stamped the peony on this panel to give it a little extra something. Stamp the "peony" word and then it's just assembling! Add in a Cotton Candy gemstone, some white seam binding ribbon and attach the flower with some foam tape and... ta da!

Here's a close up for you! I forgot -- I did add some dots of white gel pen to the center of my flower! 

One of the things I learned from Stacy Morgan is how to make those shaped cards "stand!" She shared that you just cut off the bottom edge of your shape so that you have a straight surface on the inside of your card. She's so smart! ;-) You can see that I added a few more peonies and a sentiment on the inside!



Would you like to win this set along with the other two sets being released this month? All you need to do is play along with us!!! We have a special treat for you today -- two actually! First, in honor of Jan Marie and this very special set, Flourishes' Senior Design Team is joining along in this challenge to give you double the inspiration! As you hop around getting inspired on ways to "Get In Shape", don’t forget to try to figure out….

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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.
Don't forget to come back tomorrow to see what the Senior Team has in store! Tomorrow's release is one that's meant for celebration and a little "clowning" around! See you back here then!

~Julie


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50 comments:

Kathy Krug said...

The pink on the green background and the coloring of the flowers is perfect.

Janis said...

Such pretty and delicate colors. I think I can smell spring in the air!!
<3 J

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Karen W said...

Very soft and pretty, this new set is fantastic!! I'm so glad to see pretty flowers!

Cammie said...

Julie, I love the soft colors you chose. Thanks for a beautiful glimpse of spring on this frigid morning.

Pauline said...

Gorgeous! Beautiful layout to showcase this flower. Love the whole colour palette and your finishing details.

loulou said...

Beautiful card. Wonderful colour of the gorgeous peonies.

Sharyn Polesel said...

Gorgeous shaped card, beautifully colored! Love your color choices too!

Betty Benton said...

Lovely colors on your beautifully shaped card -- and what a fabulous new stamp set!

Katie Sims said...

So amazing, Julie! Your peony is colored beautifully and your card shape is so striking! Love the color palette you used and the subtle stamping on your background! :)

Unknown said...

Such soft greens and pinks, so pretty....makes you long for Spring! Lovely shape too! TFS!!!

TLady said...

I GASPED when I saw your card Julie!!!!!!!!!!!:) LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the SHAPE!!!!!!:) (GOTTA LOOK for that DIE!!!) :) AND the OVER-ALL LOOK of your card is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!:)The flowers look 3-D with the way you've colored them!!!!!!! JAN MARIE will be VERY HAPPY with this!!!;)GORGEOUS WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

TLady said...

I GASPED when I saw your card Julie!!!!!!!!!!!:) LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the SHAPE!!!!!!:) (GOTTA LOOK for that DIE!!!) :) AND the OVER-ALL LOOK of your card is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!:)The flowers look 3-D with the way you've colored them!!!!!!! JAN MARIE will be VERY HAPPY with this!!!;)GORGEOUS WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

Angella D. Crockett said...

LOVE your shaped card! I love the clean look....the simple beauty speaks volumes here! One of my fave kind of cards....simple but powerful!!! Fabulous job!!!

Lynne said...

This card is my favorite of the hop. Thanks for sharing how you did it.

Connie MacFarlane said...

Absolutely stunning Julie! Love your colours and design. Fabulous new stamp set.

Unknown said...

What a gorgeous, gorgeous card! Love the shape you chose - it's beyond stunning!

Kathi said...

Wow, what an awesome looking card! That shape is just stunning and I love the colors you used, it really makes me think spring! Your coloring is beautiful!

Melanie Ann MacKenzie said...

Your card is simply elegant. Lovely shape, beautifully coloured.

Maria said...

So very pretty! Love the shape of the card and beautiful colors! The flowers you colored are just gorgeous!

pgc said...

Very pretty love the shape!

Cynthia said...

Lovely shape and so elegant, Julie!

Nana Griffin said...

Nicely done! Love the flowers.

BeckyTE said...

Julie, this is a real beauty. I love the pretty mint green and the soft pinks. This set is a winner already!

Marsha Reed said...

So pretty! Love those peonies.

Barbara said...

Inspiration...thank you...now I know another way to used that die shape! Your card is beautiful and I am so in love with the peony. Beautiful design layout. Love this new stamp set.

Barbara said...

Very well done with a delicate design in mind. The colors are beautiful as well as the job that you did to color them. This is a must have set.

ChristineCreations said...

What a beauty Julie! The shape, the peonies the center and the gorgeous colouring!

Doreen said...

Very cute card! Thanks you for the great idea!

Heather Rogers said...

Absolutely stunning, Julie! I love the shape you chose as well as the pretty little bow. :)

stampqueen said...

Beautiful card!!! My Mom has tons of peony's of every color but I can't seem to get them to grow here in Florida (same with Iris :(

loyaz said...

Great use of shape - super job!
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Liz Williams said...

Marcella has outdone herself again with this lovely set. You have done a beautiful job designing this gorgeous card with it.

Sue D said...

Oooh--love the colors and the shape.

Stacy Morgan said...

Beautiful Julie! Fresh and wonderful "straight" card. hee hee You crack me up! This is beautiful.

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Your coloring never ceases to amaze and inspire me Julie!! What a gorgeous pair of peonies!! That Stacy is so smart too...wish I knew that before I made mine this time...*sigh*

Terry said...

Simply elegant colors to showcase Flourishes' Flowers for Jan. Makes spring seem closer while subzero looms outside this right shoulder's window.
Keep Looking UP! mt23stamperatydc

Colleen said...

Love the shape of your card and it is absolutely gorgeous. Love the colors

Allison Cope said...

Oooo.. it's beautiful! I love the shape you chose for your card Julie! I always love all the layers of your cards - so delicate and simply beautiful this one is! Fabulous colouring and detail on your peonies!

Leslie Miller said...

This couldn't be more beautiful, Julie! The design, colors, and coloring are hugely appealing to me. You are so good!

Diane said...

What can I say but GORGEOUS!!!! Love the colors, wonderful new stamp!!

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D- said...

Your card is beautiful. Love those soft pretty colors.
Thanks for sharing.
Crafty hugs,
D~
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

Theresa's Studio said...

My fave combo of colors......great design.....love it.

Graciellie Design said...

My favorite of all the release!

Thanks for sharing!

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Iris said...

Lovely card - beautiful coloring and I love how the flower is popped up.
isoscia at aol dot com

Rosy Newlun said...

One of my most very favorite flower is a full healthy peony! So I love your card as well as the shape you created for it!

Angelica Schmidt said...

Gorgeous card and coloring! Well done! Have a Blessed day!

Silke Ledlow said...

Gorgeous! I love the shape and how you stamped the inside :) !!!

Deborah Anton said...

Fabulous card Julie! Love the shape you chose and colors. A beauty... I do wish those nesties would come out in a closer nest so you don't have to cut around it.. :)

Cheryl said...

Just beautiful! Looking at your gorgeous coloring here makes me want to run stamp that image right now and have another go at coloring it.