Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Flourishes February Sneak, Day One

Today is day one of Flourishes' February sneaks and we've got a gorgeous set to preview for you today.


Hello Hyacinth is another stunning set that just shouts SPRING!


I stamped my image on Classic White card stock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it with Copic markers. Please allow me some creative license as I know there are no true red hyacinths :) With this bold color combo, I decided not to use any patterned paper to allow the image to take center stage. I cut it out with a Classic Square Nestabilities die and matted it with black, cut with the Scalloped Square die. Then I did some paper piercing on the white base layer to add just a little interest. A big ol' red bow finished it off.

Here's some other things you might want to know:
  • Flourishes' Winter Thaw Challenge is in full swing! You could win Flourishes' ENTIRE February release! Check it out HERE.
  • Join our DT for some chatter, fun, games and prizes! Our Power Hour Release Party starts tomorrow night, February 10th at 9 PM Central time! You'll find the party at the Flourishes' Member Company Forum on SCS! New sets will be available for purchase after the party!
  • Save a BUNDLE with Flourishes new release bundle! Purchase the entire release for 10% off! You can check it out HERE! 
  • You can win this set by leaving a comment on the Hello Hyacinth post on the Flourishes blog.
  • All winners with be announced in the Winner's Circle post on the Flourishes blog at 12 noon CST on Saturday, February 12th. 
  • Pre-order for February releases is now open! Get all the information HERE!
Now, be sure to hop around and see what the rest of the Flourishes team has for you using this set! 
This card is also for this week's Color Throwdown Challenge. Get the details at the Color Throwdown blog. NOW you know where I got my color combo :)

Here are the Copic markers I used:


Thanks SO much for stopping by!! Hope to see you back tomorrow for another Flourishes sneak!

~Supplies~
Stamps: Hello Hyacinth (Flourishes)
Paper: Classic White (Flourishes); Basic Black (SU!)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug (Provocraft); Classic Square and Scalloped Square Nestabilities; ribbon, foam tape; Ornare piercing template and tool; Copic markers

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26 comments:

  1. Cindy HaffnerFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL sample Barb!!

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  2. petra,s cardsFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    wauwwww your card is realy amazing!! i love your collors!!
    xx petra

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  3. LeAnneFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    This is just gorgeous....just gorgeous!

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  4. Bev J.February 9, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Great colors for those pretty flowers. Love the image and your card!

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  5. Dawn B.February 9, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    This is beautiful Barbara. I love the colors you chose for your flowers. Great dynamics on this creation.. :)

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  6. BroniFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Fabulous and stunning, Barbara!

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  7. Laura PryorFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Oh wow! This card is going to seel a million Flourishes Hyacinth sets!! I'm sold!! Absolutely gorgeous and genius use of our colors this week!

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  8. Stacy MorganFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Very striking in these colors Barbara. Beautiful job.

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  9. BrookFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Beautiful card and I love the big ol' red bow!

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  10. Queen MaryFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Beautiful Barb, as always! And I too associate hyacinths with spring -- and Easter!

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  11. Betty WrightFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Gorgeous and so beautifully colored, Barbara! Fabulous!

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  12. Andrea VSFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Lovely!

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  13. Leslie MillerFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    You can take all the creative license you need -- this is stunning! The bow is nothing short of magnificent. Your colors look gorgeous against all the white. A long time ago I ordered "red" hyacinths from a bulb catalog. Well, they came up pink and the company sent more bulbs when I contacted them. They came up pink, too. Apparently, their definition of red differed from mine. So... if I can't have red hyacinths IRL, I'm happy to see them here on your card.

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  14. ChristineCreationsFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    oooo what pretty vibrant colors Barbara! Gorgeous! I love that about Hyacinths...so many colors to choose from!

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  15. UnknownFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Super beautiful Barbara!! What fabulous design an coloring!

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  16. stampqueenFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Beautiful!!!!!

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  17. Tammy HershbergerFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Beautiful design, girlfriend! Your coloring rocks, especially the awesome shading on the stems! The flowers look so real I think I can smell them!

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  18. Linda CarsonFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Love the colors you chose! Can't wait to see the entire release!

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  19. Joan ErvinFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    The challenge colors are just perfect for the gorgeous flowers, Barb....this is sooo beautiful and just look at that red bow...WOW!!!

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  20. AmandaFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    WOW! Bam! I love your bold colors! I am so afraid of bold colors, but your flowers are so pretty! :)

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  21. SewflakeFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Wow Barbra what stunning colors and the gorgeous red ribbon just makes the blossoms pop!

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  22. Wanda CullenFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Wow, you really rocked these bold colors! Great choice using the mostly white BG!

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  23. Julie KoerberFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Gorgeously Vibrant!!!! This is a WOW kind of card with that fabulous pop of color!

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  24. dpkennedyFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Way to use the CTD with the Flourishes image! Great job!

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  25. Nancy in IowaFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    This card is stunning! Seriously breath-takingly stunning!

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  26. Jessie/knightroneFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Oh, this is gorgeous!!

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