Flourishes Friday Free For All–For You

Welcome to Flourishes’ Friday! Today we’re sharing more from the latest release with you. I’m using some images from Tiny  Flowers and Tags for my rather CAS card. I just love how all the white space really brings your eye in to the sweet sunflower border. To create the border, I made some masks of the sunflower and two leaves using Eclipse masking tape, then I stamped my border on Classic White card stock—it takes a little thinking ahead, and I’ll admit it took me two tries to get it right ;-) Then I colored them with these Copic collections:

Sunflower Collection:

Evergreen Collection:

After I got them colored, I adhered the strip to a card base, added some green “piping” and more white on top. To finish it off, I tied some twine around in a bow, with a sweet little tag using one of the new Tailor Made Classic Tags Template dies and a tiny sentiment from the set.  

And that, as they say, is that! Thanks so much for stopping by, and be sure to check out what the rest of the Flourishes Design Team has for you today.

Barbara Anders  (<--you are here!)
Julie Koerber
Cindy Lawrence
Christine Okken
Danielle Kennedy
Dawn Burnworth
Stacy Morgan
Tammy Hershberger
Sharon Doolittle
Jan Marie Caruso

 

 

~Supplies~
Stamps: Tiny Flowers and Tags (Flourishes)
Paper: Classic White (Flourishes); Old Olive (SU!)
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa
Accessories/tools: Grand Calibur, Tailor Made Classic Tags Template die (Spellbinder); twine; Eclipse masking tape, Copic markers

My Best Bud - Flourishes Friday Free For All

Hi, all, welcome to Flourishes Friday Free For All! Today I have another card using two of the recently released sets. The gorgeous filigree heart is from From the Heart and the sentiment is from Heartlines. Pretty clean and simple and I think this would work just great for a guy—in fact, I think this is going to be my Valentine to my sweet DH this year—after all, he *is* my best bud.

I stamped the heart image on Classic White card stock with Memento Rhubarb Stalk ink, then the sentiment with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I matted it with black card stock and tied the red and black gingham ribbon around before adhering the three heart-shaped pearls.

Be sure to check out what the rest of the Flourishes team has for you!

Barbara Anders  (<--you are here!)
Julie Koerber
Cindy Lawrence
Christine Okken
Danielle Kennedy
Dawn Burnworth
Stacy Morgan
Tammy Hershberger
Jan Marie Caruso

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

~Supplies~
Stamps: From the Heart, Heartlines (Flourishes)
Paper: Classic White (Flourishes); Basic Black (SU!)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Rhubarb Stalk
Accessories/tools: ribbon, heart pearls

Flourishes Friday - Focus on Calendars

It's time for Flourishes Friday! Today we're focusing on the 2012 Calendar Downloads. Get all the details at the Flourishes Blog. New format this year that you're bound to love! I need a calendar handy in my kitchen that would be easy to keep clean. I found this acrylic easel type holder in my alterables stash and knew it would be perfect! The calendar sheet just slips in and the front can be easily wiped off if needed. The above shot is NOT in the holder--I wanted you to see the calendar without the glare of the holder getting in the way.

For January, I decided to use Warm Winter Wishes because I'm hoping for snow! I'm going to be retired and nowhere I have to be so let it SNOW!! Love that sweet sentiment, too, don't you? I stamped the image on Classic White card stock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with these Copic Collections:

See the sleek profile?

And here it is IN the holder. Love it!

Be sure to check out what the rest of the design team did with the calendar--I'm sure you'll get tons of cool ideas!

• Barbara Anders (that's me!)
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Danielle Kennedy
• Dawn Burnworth
• Julie Koerber - D T Coordinator
• Sharon Doolittle
• Stacy Morgan
• Tammy Hershberger

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

~Supplies~

Stamps: Warm Winter Wishes (Flourishes)

Paper: Classic White card stock (Flourishes)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Enchanted Evening (PTI)

Accessories: Copic markers, Clear Spica glitter pen; acrylic stand

Flourishes Friday Free For All

WHERE is the time going??? It's Friday again so that means it's Flourishes Friday Free For All, where we bring you more of the latest release. 

I have two cards for you today, one using The First Noel  and one using Sentimental Christmas. For my first card, I stamped the image from The First Noel on Classic Ivory card stock with burgundy ink and then matted it up with patterned paper. Then I stamped the sentiment and cut it out with one of my Spellbinders' Grommet Tags dies and my Grand Calibur machine and simply tied it on with some twine. Finally, I added some gem stones to the stars. Simple but powerful, I think, and another mail-friendly card added to my stash :)

Next up is a more whimsical card.

I used the Santa from Santa, I Believe, colored up the holly on his hat with these Copic Collections...

...and added the sentiment from the set. Some patterned paper, some stitching, THIS ribbon, and THESE pearls complete the design. Here's the inside with another sentiment from the set.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to check out what the rest of the Flourishes Senior Design Team has for you today:

• Barbara Anders (<-- you are here!)
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Danielle Kennedy
• Dawn Burnworth
• Julie Koerber
• Stacy Morgan
• Tammy Hershberger
• Sharon Doolittle
• Jan Marie Caruso 

 Don't forget the New Release Bundle offer ends tonight, November 18th, so click HERE to check out our New Release Bundle now!

 

~Supplies, Card One~

Stamps: The First Noel (Flourishes)

Paper: Classic Ivory (Flourishes); Lost & Found Christmas (MME)

Ink: Bravo Burgundy (SU!)

Accessories: Grand Calibur, Grommet Tags (Spellbinders); twine, gem stones)

~Supplies, Card Two~

Stamps: Sentimental Christmas, Santa, I Believe (Flourishes)

Paper: Classic White (Flourishes); Riding Hood Red (SU!); Deck the Halls 6 x 6 (Melissa Frances)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger)

Accessories.tools: pearls, ribbon, sewing machine

Flourishes Friday Free For All

Happy Flourishes Friday Free For All! I have another card from Flourishes latest release. This card is using Meet Me Under the Mistletoe and I'm using another mistletoe image from the set. Sweet, just sweet.

I stamped the image on Classic White card stock and colored it with these Copic marker collections: Poppy and Evergreen. Then I cut it out with my Grand Calibur and a Labels Eighteen Nestabilities die, sponging around the edges before I took it out of the die. I'm using this sweet ribbon and this fabulous lace for the vertical element, along with a die cut border using my Classic Triple Scallop Edgeabilities dies.

Here's the inside with a sentiment and yet another image from the set.

Remember the New Release Bundle offer ends today, so get it while you can!

Be sure to take a look at what the rest of the design team has for you.

• Barbara Anders (that's me!)
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Danielle Kennedy
• Dawn Burnworth
• Julie Koerber - D T Coordinator
• Sharon Doolittle
• Stacy Morgan
• Tammy Hershberger

Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Supplies~

Stamps: Meet Me Under the Mistletoe (Flourishes)

Paper: Classic White card stock (Flourishes); Cherry Cobbler, Kraft (SU!); Jingle (Lilybee Designs)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger)

Accessories/tools: Grand Calibur, Labels Eighteen Nestabilities, Classic Triple Scallop Edgeabilities (Spellbinders); button, twine, ribbon, lace, Copic markers, sewing machine

Medallion Motif - Flourishes Free For All Friday

In honor of World Card Making Day on Saturday, October 1st, we're kicking things off one day early in a wild and wacky fashion! Have we got a challenge for you! It's all about that inner kid and why we love card making in general - we get to be creative! So, think like a kid and share your favorite animated character. Find a picture of that character and then, be inspired by the colors for one fun-filled color challenge! We'll take entries through next Thursday, October 6th at 5PM EST. The winner of this challenge gets a fun-filled prize pack with 5 Flourishes stamp sets of our choice. Once you're done with your creation, simply link up on the Flourishes Blog using our Inlinkz widget. If you upload to Splitcoaststampers, please use the keyword FLLCWCMD11. Th-th-tha-that's all folks!

How fun is this?!! I grew up with Mickey so I just had to pick him, right? Here's the graphic I'm using for my inspiration.

 I love black, white, and red together so this was perfect for me.

I'm using the recently released Medallion Motif set. I really love this set--so many possibilities with this classic design--it even works for a cartoon character ;-) And, since Mickey's a guy, this card could very easily work as a masculine card, don't you think?

I stamped the medallion image off center towards the top on Classic White card stock with Versafine Onyx Black ink. I love the crisp image you get with Versafine. Then I stamped the dotted circle on some red card stock for the center, and popped up the sentiment on more Classic White. I matted this with more red, then black, and tied some sweet red and black gingham around in a bow. Finally, I added some black flat backed beads to the right lower corner for balance.

Be sure to check out what the rest of the Flourishes Senior Design Team has to show you today.

• Barbara Anders (you are here!)
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Danielle Kennedy
• Dawn Burnworth
• Julie Koerber
• Sharon Doolittle
• Stacy Morgan
• Tammy Hershberger

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

~Supplies~

Stamps: Medallion Motif (Flourishes)

Paper: Classic White (Flourishes); Real Red, Basic Black (SU!)

Ink: Versafine Onyx Black

Accessories: Grand Calibur, Standard Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders); ribbon, flat back beads, foam tape

Flourishes Friday - A Season Of Thanks

Welcome back for the last day of Flourishes sneaks for September! When I first saw this one I gasped!! I LOVE this Thanksgiving/Fall theme.

I've always loved Indian corn--such jewel-like colors, don't you think? I stamped the image on Classic Ivory card stock and colored it with Copic markers. Then I cut it out with my Grand Calibur and Classic Oval Nestabilities, after which I popped it up on foam dots.

I decided to put the sentiment on the inside with another copy of the image.

OK, that's it for me today! Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to check out the inspiration provided by the rest of the Flourishes Senior Design Team and...one of us is today's 

• Barbara Anders (you are here!
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Danielle Kennedy
• Dawn Burnworth
• Julie Koerber
• Stacy Morgan
• Tammy Hershberger
• Sharon Doolittle
• Jan Marie Caruso

Take advantage of a special limited time only deal and grab up all four of our New Release Sets for September at 10% off the total price. Please Note, this price will NOT be honored past September 23, 2011.Get all the details HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

~Supplies~

Stamps: A Season Of Thanks (Flourishes)

Paper: Classic Ivory (Flourishes); Really Rust (SU!); Harvest Gathering Mat Stack (DCWV)

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa; Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger)

Accessories/tools: Grand Calibur, Classic Oval and Scalloped Nestabilities (Spellbinders); twill, button

Flourishes Friday - CASEing Leslie

 

 

Today is a sad one for the Flourishes Senior Design Team. Our sweet, sweet Leslie's last day was yesterday. She has decided to take more time for family and herself. While we so hate to see her go, we understand her reasons and wish her much happiness, so we're dedicating today's Flourishes Friday to her  by CASEing one of her cards.  

I didn't get to work directly WITH Leslie very long, but I had the amazing experience of meeting her in person last year at CHA while I was on the Timeless Tuesday team. We walked the floor with Jan Marie all day one day "helping" her decide what to buy, but actually just having a wonderful time ooooing and aaaaahing over all the beautiful product. This last six months of designing side by side with her has also been amazing--she never ceases to inspire me and I often find myself with one of those slap-upside-the-head moments that makes you say to yourself: "Why didn't *I* think of that?!!" 

Leslie, you have such a beautiful style and will be sorely missed on the Flourishes Senior Design Team. But, I know where to find you, girlie :) Love ya!

 

HERE is Leslie's card that I chose to CASE.

While Leslie did a coastal sunset using Forest Of Trees, I decided to use the same basic design, but go winter sunrise. I followed her lead and masked off my ground section on Classic White card stock, but instead of sponging, I used my Copic airbrush system to color in my sky and sun, then I stamped the trees. I decided to add a twine element and instead of stamping my sentiment ON the card, I added it on a little oval die cut.I love how it turned out--thank you, Leslie, for your never-ending inspiration.

Be sure to check out what the rest of the Flourishes team has for Leslie--I know you won't be disappointed. 

Julie Koerber

Cindy Lawrence

Christine Okken

Tammy Hershberger (filling in for Danielle Kennedy who was hit by Irene and just got power back!)

Stacy Morgan

Dawn Burnworth

Sharon Doolittle

~Supplies~

Stamps: Forest Of Trees (Flourishes)

Paper: Classic White (Flourishes); Almost Artichoke (SU!)

Ink: Almost Artichoke (SU!); Memento Rich Cocoa

Accessories/tools: Grand Calibur, Classic Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders); twine, foam dots, Copic markers and airbrush system

Flourishes 4th Birthday Blog Hop

Welcome to day 2 of Flourishes Birthday Blog Hop Celebration! Just in case you missed it,  Flourishes  is now officially 4 YEARS OLD  and we are busy lighting the candles on our cake with three days full of creative inspiration and chances to win a bounty of blog candy! Want to help us celebrate?  

HOW CAN YOU WIN? THERE ARE  SO MANY WAYS!

• Leave a comment on this post
• Leave a comment on the designers' posts that are on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday’s hops!
• Play in our Flourishes Birthday Celebration Card Challenge!
• Play in our Flourishes Favorite Card Challenge!

HOW TO PLAY IN OUR FLOURISHES BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION CHALLENGE!

• Simply make a birthday card using Flourishes stamps!
• Entries need to be in by Thursday, September 1st by 5 PM EST
• You must link your creation on THIS POST using our inlinkz widget in order to qualify
• You must have a link to our challenge in your blog or gallery post
• Please DO NOT combine challenges, while we love challenge chasers, we want to give those that follow the rules a chance at a prize valued at more than $60.
• If you upload to SCS, please use the keyword FLLCBDAY2
• We’ll announce the winners next Friday, September 2nd right here!

So here's how I chose to celebrate Flourishes 4th birthday!

I'm using the Moments In Time set--I love this set and it's birthday sentiments! I'm using paper from the Timeless collection by Bo Bunny, and used some twine from the previous Timeless 123 Create Kit and Flourishes' Classic White card stock for the card base.

Here's the inside with the clock face stamped off to the side and another sentiment from the set.

Speaking of candy, what do you win if you comment or play today? Take a peek!!! We’ll be giving 7 of these prize packs away! That’s right, SEVEN! 

Who wouldn't want to win all that polymer perfection?? What are you waiting for! Let's get hopping!

Julie - who has some HUGE blog candy today!

Christine

Barbara

Danielle

Cindy

HAPPY HOPPING!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Supplies~

Stamps: Moments In Time (Flourishes)

Paper: Classic White (Flourishes); Timeless 123 Create Kit (Flourishes)

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

Accessories/tools: Grand Calibur machine, Lacey Pennants, Standard Circles Nestabilities (Spellbinders); twine, button

Flouishes Friday - Wild For Watermelon

Good morning!! For today's Flourishes Friday card I'm using one of the newest releases, Wild For Watermelon. It's another fabulous set by artist Marcella Hawley--I tell ya, she is da bomb when it comes to botanicals. 

So, for some reason, my DH and I have been craving watermelon this summer--maybe it's because it's been SO hot and dry around here? I dunno, but we've been getting some really good ones and thoroughly enjoying them. Early on, I remembered the watermelon rind pickles my mother used to make and decided to try a batch for myself. Soooooo, I did and they're everything I remembered, YUM! I decided a gift set with a jar of these pickles would be awesome!!

I stamped the image on Classic White card stock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it with the Poppy Collection, the New Leaves Collection, and the Fields Collection Copic markers. Then I cut it out with my Grand Calibur machine and my Labels Eighteen Nestabiliies.

And here's what I put on the top of the jar. Cute, huh??

Don't forget, today is the last day you can take advantage of the New Release Bundle, which gets you 10% off all the latest release sets.

OK, that's all I have for you today, but be sure to check out what the rest of the Senior Design Team has to show you.

Barbara Anders (you are here!

Christine Okken

Cindy Lawrence

Danielle Kennedy

Julie Koerber

Leslie Miller

Stacy Morgan

Tammy Hershberger

Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Supplies~

Stamps: Wild for Watermelon (Flourishes)

Paper: Classic White, Classic Cream (Flourishes); Basic Black (SU!); Watermelon Gazpacho 6 x 6 pad (Jillibean Soup)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger)

Accessories/tools: Grand Calibur, Labels Eighteen Nestabilies (Spellbinder); black flat back beads, ribbon, button, twine, Copic markers

Flourishes Friday–Sweet Days Of Summer

I’m  back today with the last set in Flourishes August release. Another sweet, sweet set from Lauren Pope, a follow up to last year’s Kids Play. I know I said I’m ready for Fall—and I AM, but I thought I’d give Summer one last shout out ;-)


Love these summery papers from Bo Bunny’s Barefoot and Bliss so I took my cue from them. I stamped the image on Classic White card stock with Memento Danube Blue ink and outlined it with pale blue green Copic markers in BG0000 and BG000. I matted it with more white and stitched around it. Some orange baker’s twine ties on the adorable sentiment, cut out with my Grand Calibur and a Standard Circle Nestabilities die, used as a tag. I added some clear Dew Drops to the image panel and the sentiment tag to simulate drops of water.

Don’t forget the Shades Of Sunset Challenge is still going on on the Flourishes blog. You have a chance to win the entire August release if you play along. This month we have not three, but FOUR new stamp sets to share! Deadline is TONIGHT at 5pm so what are you waiting for? 

Remember the New Release Bundle that will save you 10%. Find out about all that HERE.

Also, be sure to check out the inspiration provided by the rest of the Flourishes Senior Design Team and remember, one of us is today's


If you don't want to miss your chance to win today's prize, it's a good idea to comment on every card that the design team has for you today, right? Right! Just sayin'.. 


And if that's not enough, Stacy Morgan has some blog candy to give away today in honor of a certain exciting happening for her. 

Barbara Anders (you are here!

Christine Okken

Cindy Lawrence

Danielle Kennedy

Julie Koerber

Leslie Miller

Stacy Morgan

Sharon Doolittle

Tammy Hershberger

Thanks SO much for stopping by today!
~Supplies~
Stamps: Sweet Days of Summer (Flourishes)
Paper: Classic White (Flourishes); Barefoot and Bliss 6 x 6 pad (Bo Bunny)
Ink: Memento Danube Blue
Accessories/tools: Grand Calibur machine, Standard Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders); baker’s twine, Copic markers, sewing machine, foam dots, Dew Drops