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Wednesday, June 08, 2011

Flourishes June Sneak, Day One


Zinnias Graphic

OMGoodness! Has Flourishes got some fabulous sets for you this month! I really think today’s set is my all time favorite Flourishes set ever. I know that’s a bit extreme, but I can’t help it—I LOVE it!

Today I’m showing you a card using Zinnias—another awesome set by Marcella Hawley. The detail is simply amazing and makes coloring it a dream and super fun! I’m using the largest image in the set for today’s card. I stamped it on Classic White card stock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it with Copic markers. I love zinnias and how bright and vibrant their colors are. I went with some hot summer colors for my card. 


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I’m using patterned paper from Basic Grey’s Sweet Threads collection. To finish it off, I stamped the sentiment on more Classic White card stock and cut it out with my Standard Circle Nestablitles dies and my Grand Calibur. 


Be sure to take a look at what the rest of the Flourishes team has for you today:
And don’t forget to check back on the Flourishes blog at Noon Central time to see what today’s challenge is.

Thanks so much for stopping by! 


~Supplies~
Stamps: Zinnias (Flourishes)
Paper: Classic White (Flourishes); Pear Pizazz (SU!); Sweet Threads 6 x 6 pad (Basic Grey)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories/tools: Grand Calibur, Standard Circles Nestabilities (Spellbinders); ribbon; Copic markers

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54 comments:

  1. DeniseJune 8, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    Barbara, I don't know how you do it all... and all of it so beautifully! The zinnias are lovely! I'm just dicovering Flourishes and am excited to see/participate in the release festivities.

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  2. jjocarlsonJune 8, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Love all the colors you used in the flowers! Thank you for sharing

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  3. Leslie MillerJune 8, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    It is clearly evident how much you love these zinnias, 'cuz you do such a fabulous job with them. This is over the top outstanding, Bar! LOVE the rich colors and your sketch and papers. Divine!!

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  4. petra,s cardsJune 8, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    my god barbara this is gorgeous!!!! what a talent!!!! your collours are so perfect!!! compliments!
    xx petra

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  5. CherylJune 8, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    What a beautiful card! I love all the intense colors of the flowers. I'd never seen your blog before. Can't wait to start getting your posts in my email!!!

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  6. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    This is an "Ohhhhh WOW" card in my humble opinion!! Love the colours you used for the Zinnias! Just gorgeous card.
    Beth Greco

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  7. Mary Ann TJune 8, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    I love all Flourishes flower stamp sets and this is no exception. Since I too love the hot pinks and oranges, I love how you've dolored these.

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  8. Karen WJune 8, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Gorgeous!! I can't wait for this realease!!

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  9. CammieJune 8, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Your card is beautiful showcase for this wonderful stamp!

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  10. Peachy WesselsJune 8, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Oh, I love your card - so colorful and fun! These are great flowers, for the garden and now, for our cards!

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  11. Dawn B.June 8, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    This is gorgeous Barbara. Your zinnias look fantastically real. Great job.

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  12. PattiJune 8, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Wow - gorgeous coloring. This is beautiful.

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  13. Debbie D.June 8, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Your card is beautiful!! Love zinnias...such a bright, cheerful flower.

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  14. DianeJune 8, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Wow...what a beautiful card...they look so real....love Flourishes!!

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  15. DottyA Cards & ThingsJune 8, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    OMG! What a beautiful eye full of colors! I just love this image and can't wait to see what else is coming....!

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  16. CindyJune 8, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Yummy colors! I do love Zinnias, they say "summer" to me.

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  17. dpkennedyJune 8, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Stunning coloring Bar! I love how bright and rich it is! Absolutely gorgeous!

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  18. Nancy ThomasJune 8, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Your coloring is incredible. I love the colors you chose.

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  19. ecpiercyJune 8, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    What a beautiful card! Love the Zinnias!

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  20. BarbJune 8, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Love your beautiful bouquet of Zinnias! Gorgeous colors! (and I don't mind telling you, you have a lovely name. . . hee, hee.)

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  21. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Love your card Barbara! Those colours are so happy and sunhiney. It's going to be a *really* tough month on my creditcard, I can tell ;)
    Hugs, Ruth S

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  22. AlaineJune 8, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    WOW!!! I love how you colored this set up. I really adore the vase and the soft blue around it all. Gorgeous!

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  23. SewflakeJune 8, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I looks like you went into the garden a picked a fresh bouquet...lovely!!

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  24. Julie KoerberJune 8, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Oh Bar, the colors you used in this one are just too striking for words! Very classy in every sense of the word!

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  25. TanyaJune 8, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Wow, this is gorgeous! I LOVE the colors you chose for the zinnias, just beautiful!

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  26. RosemaryJune 8, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    oh wow... how gorgeous!! the flowers look like they were just picked!!

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  27. DonnaJune 8, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Spectacular card, Barbara! Love the colors and the flowers pop off the page!

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  28. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Beautiful colouring!!! OMG, love it!

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  29. MakalahJune 8, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Fantastic coloring! This stamp set is definitely looking like a must have for anyone who wants to join in on the fun of coloring these! :)

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  30. tiffJune 8, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Barbara, this is absolutely gorgeous! Those Zinnias has such zing!

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  31. creativeartsJune 8, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Your zinnas are beautiful! Love the backgroun paper also.

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  32. Tammy HershbergerJune 8, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Those look like they were freshly picked from the garden!

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  33. Evette K.June 8, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    This set brings back so many memories of my childhood. We always had zinnias planted in our yard! Your card is great and the colors are fabulous.

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  34. Rita AnsleyJune 8, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Barbra, When I saw your card it reminded me of picking Zinnias at home and placing them on my fathers grave. Thank you for such a wonderfully colored card.
    Rita Ansley

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  35. JMKJune 8, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Okay I keep saying that I have enough flower stamps and then Flourishes does this to me! Oh well I guess you can never have too many flowers.

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  36. Kathy BradleyJune 8, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Wow, what a beautiful image and card - very elegant!

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  37. Sherry KushibabJune 8, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Those flowers are just jump off the page beautiful....love those colors. Great stamp.

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  38. Stacy MorganJune 8, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    So so pretty! This is cheerful and coloring wonderfully!

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  39. luvthatstampinJune 8, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    You really made those flowers pop!

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  40. AngelJune 8, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    gorgeous! holy hanna, great coloring!!!!

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  41. Emily KeatonJune 8, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    This set looks SO versatile!! I love the hot summer colors. This one looks like a fun one!!

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  42. Theresa's StudioJune 8, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I too love zinnias...will be getting this stamp set. Love your bright colors...you captured the look of real zinnias. Beautiful!

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  43. Theresa's StudioJune 8, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I too love zinnias. You captured the real colors of zinnias in your card. Beautiful. Just lovely!!

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  44. ChristineCreationsJune 8, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Those rich colors are just gorgeous Bar....and especially with that ribbon! Beautifully done!

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  45. Lee June 8, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Beautiful coloring!! And I love the sweet paper pieced vase!

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  46. RavengirlJune 8, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Beautifully colored! I love the gorgeous ribbon as well!

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  47. Chriss BlagraveJune 8, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    What a totally gorgeous and scrumptious burst of colour! I Love this card!!!

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  48. Designing with DebbieJune 8, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Great card so pretty. Love the colors. Very vibrant.

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  49. Linda CarsonJune 8, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Jaw-dropping gorgeous! Can't wait to see the entire set!

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  50. GraceJune 8, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Oh wow!!! STUNNING coloring on these zinnias and I love the sweet little vase they are in! GREAT new set!!!

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  51. stampqueenJune 9, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    LOVE those colors for zinnias!!!!!
    And with the teapot colored a lighter yellow the flowers really pop!!!

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  52. HeatherJune 9, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Wow!!! Let me pick my jaw up off the floor! This is GORGEOUS!!! I love your paper, and your coloring is sooooo beautiful. What a gorgeous bouquet!

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  53. AlicaJune 10, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    oh wow! Amazing coloring and wonderful rich colors! Love the ribbon too!

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  54. Allison CopeJune 10, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Stunning Barbara! Love all the bright and fun colours of your bouquet!

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Thank you for your kind comments--they make my day and I appreciate every one!