Flourishes Warm & Inviting Sneaks are Here!

Welcome to our November Sneak Peeks at Flourishes!  We’re really excited to show off this month’s sets to you, because we know they’ll be ones you’ll want to use over and over again.  Each of them conveys a real sense of warmth --- perfect for all occasions with friends and family!

Today’s set is one we have been anticipating with great excitement because we think it’s fabulous! 

Grab a cup and enjoy with this sweet-as-can-be coffee and tea inspired set. Use it to send warm thoughts across the miles or to invite a dear friend to share some time over hot drinks. This set, illustrated by Marcella Hawley measures 4" by 6" and offers three main images, four accent images and six mix and match sentiments!

On to my creation!

Ok, I admit it -- this card is COMPLETELY inspired by Starbucks. It's almost shameless, right? I love my java and I love it even better with a friend. And so, this set is right up my alley! 

Here's a close up of those darling, paper pieced "to go" cups! 

And guess what? YOU could have a card just like this one above to send to friends far and wide. Why you ask? Because this card is one of the three cards we are featuring this month in our.....

Need some quick and easy card inspiration delivered right to your door? Look no further than Flourishes' Class in a Box! This kit comes with all the supplies needed to make 6 cards -- 2 each of three designs. All pieces are pre-cut and ready to assemble, with embellishments and everything! Just stamp, color and put them together! When you're done, save the full color, glossy instructions to make all of these cards on your own in the future. The instructions are great layout ideas for any and all of Flourishes sets! Kit comes with the Grab a Cup Stamp Set SS263 plus embellishments, ribbons, pre-cut decorative paper, and card stock for card bases. All this for just $30! Get yours today before these fabulous kits are gone!

Want a chance to win this stamp set? Well, while you are hopping and looking at the design team's fabulous and heart warming creations, don't forget to try to figure out....

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.

Allison Cope
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Heather Jensen
Julie Koerber --- you are here!
Silke Ledlow
Stacy Morgan
Tosha Leyendekker

Do you want to win Flourishes’ November Release?

• If you would like a chance at winning all three of our soon-to-be released November sets…you can play in our Grab A Cup Challenge – we will have multiple winners there! Deadline for entries is FRIDAY November 15th at 5 PM EST. Check out the link for the official rules!
• All three of our November 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 three sets together in a bundle. This discount will only be available through November 22nd, so you have to act fast!
• Keep in mind, all of these sets will be live first thing Friday morning in the Flourishes store along with the coordinating cut files for this release.
• And, don’t forget to come back to the Flourishes Blog Saturday, November 16th for the Winner’s Circle where we’ll announce all of our winners of this weeks’ challenges!

Be sure to stop on by tomorrow when we share a beautiful set that will have you wanting to “phone a friend"!

~Julie

Time to Grab a Cup!

November brings crisp, cool days that might find you heading into your favorite coffee shop to grab a cup of warmth, and dwell in that inviting aroma that only a cozy cafe can bring.

    

This month the Flourishes Design Team is inviting you to “Grab A Cup” with us and be inspired by this fantastic photo above as you create something equally warm and inviting!!

Next week, we’ll be bringing you our November edition of new Flourishes Stamps, and we can’t wait! They’re absolutely fabulous! Because we know you want a chance to win these great sets, “Grab A Cup” and be inspired by this great cup of coffee as you create. Play in the challenge and you could win our whole November Release!

On to my creation!

I have a confession to make! I created this card a few months ago and never shared it because it was a part of Flourishes' Class in  Box (which has been long ago sold out!) -- so when I saw the photo Christine picked for this challege, I thought -- I have just the card to share! 

I used Flourishes' Autumn Blessings stamp set on Flourishes Classic White paper. From there, I used all of the items in the kit -- the Autumn Harvest paper from Bazzill, the twine, the wooden buttons and the copper pearls. I stamped using Rich Cocoa Memento Ink and then colored the image up thanks to my Copic Markers! (See the list below for the color collections that I used!) The rest is just matting it up! Easy peasy! 

Here's a close up! 

And that, my friends, is it! You'll have to see what the other designers did with this challenge by hopping your way on over to see their creations! But first......


THE OFFICIAL RULES:

• Simply create a card or project inspired by the photo above.
• Entries need to be in by Friday November 15 at 5 PM EST
• Those entries using Flourishes Stamps will be counted twice
• You must link your creation on our InLinkz Widgit to be counted
• You must have a link to our challenge in your blog post or gallery post
• Please DO NOT combine challenges from other sites or locations. Only those entries that don’t combine will be in the running. Because this challenge means winning new Flourishes sets we want to see your beautiful creations made specifically for this challenge.
• If you upload to SCS please use the keyword FLLCNOV13
• We’ll announce the winners on Saturday in our Winner’s Circle Post here on the blog on Saturday November 16th, so check back then to find out if you are a winner!

Thanks for stopping by today and we look forward to seeing what you create! Enjoy the inspiration and creating!

• Allison Cope
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Heather Jensen
• Julie Koerber -- you are here!
• Silke Ledlow
• Stacy Morgan
• Tosha Leyendekker

We’ll see you here on Wednesday November 13th when our delicious November Sneak Peeks start!

~Julie

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Happy Halloween!

Hi all and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!! Did you see my note yesterday HERE about Flourishes fabulous No Tricks, Just Treats Sale?? It's a sweet sale, just in time for Halloween! So click on over to read up on the details!

I thought I'd share an old to me, new to you creation today with all of you -- it's a great all occasion card that you can use to catch up with friends from across the miles!

This card is one I made back in May for one of Flourishes' Class in a Box kits! I have to say, all the decorative paper in this pack was a part of the kit but the fun thing is -- there are only two pieces and you could use this layout and color coordinate your image to any decorative paper color scheme you would like to use! I started by stamping the tellie on a piece of Flourishes Classic White Card Stock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. From here, I colored the image from the Call Me set with Copic Markers (see the link list below for the colors that I used!). I cut the image out using Spellbinders Standard Circles LG and then matted it up on a Perfectly Pierced Classic Windows die cut shape. I stamped one of the small sentiments from the set onto one of the tags from the Classic Tags set. Add a little yellow seam binding ribbon, some champagne pearls, and then mat it all up! Easy peasy! 

Here's a cute little close up of the tag -- you can see I tied it on to the ribbon thanks to a wee bit of gold cording. And... ta da! 

And that, my friends, is it! Something quick, fun and easy to serve as a little creative treat this Halloween -- and guess what -- there's no calories in creative treats! :-)

Since it is the Night of Fright, I'll be off marching around my neighborhood with my little banana (see photo below with her brother giving me the -- I refuse to smile because she is weird -- face!). Tonight, we'll be in search of some Halloween fun with her friends. Should be a big dose of candy-induced fun! :-) See you all back here soon!

Have a Happy Halloween & I will 

see you back here soon! 

~Julie

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Flourishes Sneaks Day 2: Handmade Snowflakes!

Hi  all -- time for day two of Flourishes fabulous sneak peeks for October! Today, it's all about the whimsy of those winter months when the temperature drops and the flakes start to fly!

These whimsical snow flakes are just ready and waiting to be added to all of your winter and holiday themed creations! These hand-drawn flakes, created by Marcella Hawley, offer a dash of charm and style. This 4" by 6" set also offers three scripted sentiments that will give your cards the perfect punch.

On to my creation!

I'm not going to give you details on this creation because this card is one of three cards in Flourishes Class In A Box Kit for October! Here's a peek at all three!

This rustic card kit with country charm comes with the stamp set, plus all the pre-cut paper, embellishments, trim and ribbon needed to make 6 cards -- two each of three designs! Just stamp, and put these beauties together. It's quick and easy card inspiration delivered right to your door! When you're done, save the full-color, glossy instructions to make all of these cards on your own in the future! This kit also features the 6" by 6" paper pack by Bazzill called Nordic Pines. What fun! Click HERE to see this kit in the store!

The Design Team created some wonderful creations showing off these Handmade Snowflakes! While you're out and about, don't forget about....

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!

Allison Cope
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Heather Jensen
Julie Koerber
Maki Jones
Silke Ledlow
Stacy Morgan
Tosha Leyendekker

Do you want to win Flourishes' October Release?

• If you would like a chance at winning all three of our soon-to-be released October sets…you can play in our Christmas with a Twist Challenge – we will have multiple winners there! Deadline for entries is FRIDAY October 11th at 5 PM EST. Check out the link for the official rules!
• All three of our October 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 three sets together in a bundle. This discount will only be available through October 18th, so you have to act fast! 
• Keep in mind, all of these sets will be live first thing Friday morning in the Flourishes store along with the coordinating cut files for this release. 
• And, don't forget to come back to the Flourishes Blog Saturday, October 12th for the Winner’s Circle where we’ll announce all of our winners of this weeks’ challenges!

Be sure to stop on by tomorrow when we take the lid off our October release and show off a striking botanical beauty that is ready to shine this holiday season!

~Julie

It's a Fun-filled Flourishes Free For All!

 

Today the Flourishes gals are excited to bring you one more look at this month's New Release Sets! It's our chance to show off some more using our favorite sets this September. With five gorgeous stamps this month, there's so much to choose from!

That lovely graphic above shows just a snippet of what the Flourishes Design Team cooked up this week! So, after taking a gander at what I created, you'll have to stop by and see their creations in their full glory!

On to my creation...

My creation is actually one of the cards from this month's Class in a Box - I have to tell you, if you haven't checked out this class, it's one heck of a good deal! You get pre-cut paper, embellishments, ribbon and more for FIVE cards plus the two stamp sets -- Snow Scenes and Sentimental Christmas -- that you need to make the cards. Throw in a 6 by 6" decorative paper pack and man, you can't buy this kind of creativity for what Flourishes is offering it for! You can check out all the details HERE on our Class Page on the Flourishes website. And, if you want a peek at some of the other cards, here's a look see below!

I'm not going to share how I made this card above, that's one of the perks of buying the class. Just think - when you're done, you have ten cards made for your holiday season with step-by-step instructions to make many, many more! That's fun stuff!

Moving on, you'll have to hop over and see what beauties the rest of the Design Team has to show off for you today!

• Allison Cope
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Heather Jensen
• Julie Koerber -- you are here!
• Maki Jones
• Silke Ledlow
• Stacy Morgan
• Tosha Leyendekker

And, before I go, don't forget that today is the LAST day you can purchase Flourishes' New Release Bundle at a discount -- all five sets for 10% off when you purchase it as a bundle! Don't miss out on this deal! So glad you stopped by -- I'll be back with more creativity soon, I promise! In the meantime, have a fabulous weekend.

~Julie

Flourishes Christmas Sneaks PLUS a Class in a Box!

Hello all! I'm back today with another gorgeous Christmas and Winter season set that's really versatile.  Set the scene for Christmas and winter with this darling silhouette set illustrated by Lauren Pope. From an elegant deer enjoying the new fallen snow to a pair of children ready to bring their snowman to life, this 4" by 6" set offers many mix-and-match options for you to create different "snow scenes!"

And for more creative fun, we have a brand new Class In A Box for you with this set!

 

CLICK HERE to see what's in this fun and fabulous kit! I will tell you, just to help you get ready for the holiday season, this kit has not 3, not 4, but FIVE card ideas with full color, glossy instructions to mass produce these for all your holiday card giving needs! All the embellishments, ribbon and pre-cut paper is there, just stamp, assemble and send!

On to my card!

I am not going to share the details of this card since that's one of the perks of buying the Class in The Box kit! But just think -- ten pre-cut cards with five different designs? Two stamp sets? All the embellishments included plus instructions to recreate on your own for just $42? Can't beat that!

The Design Team has gorgeous winter silhouette creations to show you in our Blog Hop today.   Don’t forget to look for:

  

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.

• Allison Cope
• Christine  Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Heather Jensen
• Julie Koerber -- you are here!
• Maki Jones
• Silke Ledlow
• Stacy Morgan
• Tosha Leyendekker

Do you want to win Flourishes' New 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!
• Play along in our Timeless Tuesday Challenge Make a Good Impression,  you can win our entire new release in this challenge as well!  See link for 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!

And that, my friends is it for today! Be sure to swing back by tomorrow when the Flourishes DT showcases a set that's a little bit "country" just in time for Christmas!

~Julie