Flowered Monogram - Flourishes June Sneak, Day Two

Here we are back with Day Two of Flourishes June Sneaks! Today we have what I think is a FABULOUS set with SO many possibilities! It’s called Letters In Blossom and I think you’ll agree it will come in handy for many things. Your comments tell us you loved yesterday’s set and I’m thinking today’s won’t be any different.



I decided to do a little note card with my monogram. Very simple layout that didn’t take long at all. I cut out my main focal image layer with my Labels Four Nestabilities and stamped my first two initials at either end. Then I stamped my last name initial and cut it out with a Standard Circle Nestie. After I colored them with these Copic collections…

New Leaves Collection:

Gerbera Daisy Collection:

Sunflower Collection:

Iced Aqua Collection:

…I popped the “A” up to create my monogram. I finished it off with some ribbon and some buttons. A set of cards like this would be a great gift for someone don’t you think?

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to check out what the rest of the design team has for you today.

Barbara Anders  (<--you are here!)
Beate Johns
Julie Koerber
Cindy Lawrence
Christine Okken
Danielle Kennedy
Stacy Morgan
Tammy Hershberger
Sharon Doolittle

...because ONE of them is the

for today—the winner wins the set previewing today :)

Now, here's a few things you'll want to know about this release:

Take advantage of a special limited time only deal and grab all of the new sets for June in the New Release Bundle at 10% off the total price. Get all the details HERE.

Don't forget the 10 Minute Creations Challenge is in progress AND, don't forget to check the Flourishes Blog for today's Noon Time Challenge--another way to win a prize!!

All winners will be announced on Saturday, June 16th, at Noon CST on the Flourishes Blog.

 

 

 

 

~Supplies~
Stamps: Letters In Blossom (Flourishes)
Paper: Classic White, Classic Ivory (Flourishes); Cajun Craze (SU!); Picadilly (Basic Grey)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger)
Accessories/tools: Grand Calibur, Labels Four and Standard Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders); ribbon, buttons, Copic markers, foam tape, twine

Thank You - Flourishes June Sneak, Day One

Hi, all! Ready for some Flourishes goodies? June sneaks start today, and these sets are part of an entire collection of stamp sets that will be released over the next year! It’s called the Blossom Collection and each set released under this name will be designed to coordinate with the other pieces for all types of occasions! Use one set on it’s own or slowly add to the collection—that’s the beauty of it! 

Today's set is the first part of this collection and features beautiful blooms perfect for summer, called Summer Blossoms!

Part of The Blossoms Collection, this beautiful array of summer blossoms illustrated by Marcella Hawley features a bouquet, corner stamps, and pieces to create your own borders or frames. Add in a trio of all occasion sentiments and you have the perfect set to create cards for every day correspondence. Set measures 4 by 6" and is the perfect companion to sister sets Happily Ever After SS199 and Letters in Blossom SS198. If you like what you see, this set is available for pre-order now, just click HERE!

I stamped my image on Classic White card stock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, cut it out with my Labels Twenty Two Nestabilities and colored with these Copic Collections:

 Evergreen Collection:

New Leaves Collection:


Gerbera Daisy Collection:

New Fields Collection:

Iced Aqua Collection:

Sunflower Collection:

Lenten Rose Collection:

Poppy Collection:

Then I stamped the sentiment from the set and proceeded to layer up some Classic White card stock and tie this ribbon around in a bow.

So, what do you think of this set? Just fabulous, right? Be sure to check out what the rest of the design team has for you today.

Barbara Anders  (<--you are here!)
Beate Johns
Julie Koerber
Cindy Lawrence
Christine Okken
Danielle Kennedy
Stacy Morgan
Tammy Hershberger
Sharon Doolittle

...because ONE of them is the

for today—the winner wins the set previewing today :)

Now, here's a few things you'll want to know about this release:

Take advantage of a special limited time only deal and grab all of the new sets for June in the New Release Bundle at 10% off the total price. Get all the details HERE.

Don't forget the 10 Minute Creations Challenge is in progress AND, don't forget to check the Flourishes Blog for today's Noon Time Challenge--another way to win a prize!!

All winners will be announced on Saturday, June 16th, at Noon CST on the Flourishes Blog.

 

One quick note!! As you make your rounds today, you might notice some of the gals using some fun paper in shades of sage, blue and yellow! It’s all a part of Flourishes new 123 Create Kit that is being released TODAY… right HERE! Want a peek? Take a look. All this for just $20!

 

 

~Supplies~
Stamps: Summer Blossoms (Flourishes)
Paper: Classic White (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories/tools: Grand Calibur, Labels Twenty Two Nestabilities (Spellbinders); embossing folder, foam tape, ribbon, Copic markers

 

Flourishes May Sneak Peek, Day Three

 

So, what do you think of this release? Another one out of the park, right? Yes!!! Today we have some samples from the last set of the release, On the Porch. Marcella Hawley has done it again—perfectly executed images with a nostalgic feel.

For my card, first of all I stamped the ladder back chair on Classic White card stock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it with these Copic collections:

Evergreen Collection:

Poppy Collection:

Iced Aqua Collection:

Daffodil Collection:

Sweet Pea Collection:

Copper Collection:

Spruce Collection:

Then I cut it out with my Labels Twenty Two Nestabilities and sponged the edges with Antique Linen Distress Ink before popping it up on foam. The sentiment was stamped on more Classic White card stock, cut out with Petite Oval Nestabilities, and popped up on foam, as well. I added some white crochet lace, along with some of this ribbon, with some stitching and a paper doily under the image.

Here’s the inside with another sentiment from the set.

Be sure to check out what the rest of the design team has for you today...

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

...because ONE of them is the

for today—the winner wins the set previewing today :)

Now, here's a few things you'll want to know about this release:

• Take advantage of a special limited time only deal and grab all of the new sets for May in the New Release Bundle at 10% off the total price. Get all the details HERE.
• Don't forget the Home Sweet Home Challenge is in progress AND, don't forget to check the Flourishes Blog for today's Noon Time Challenge--another way to win a prize!!
• All winners will be announced on Saturday, May 12th, at Noon CST on the Flourishes Blog.
  
  
  

  And if that wasn’t enough, Flourishes is having an Inventory Reduction/Spring Cleaning sale—15% off all embellishments, papers, Spellbinders dies, embossing folders, and tools.

  
  
  Now’s the time to get your hands on some of those goodies you’ve been wanting. Use the code SPRINGCLEAN at check out. Sale runs through Sunday, May 13th, 2012.

OK, I think that's all from me!

 

 

~Supplies~
Stamps: On the Porch (Flourishes)
Paper: Classic White, Classic Ivory (Flourishes); Old Olive (SU!); PB & J (Basic Grey)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger)
Accessories/tools: Grand Calibur, Labels Twenty Two, Petite Oval Nestabilities dies (Spellbinders); lace, ribbon, sewing machine, Copic markers, foam dots, paper doily

 

Flourishes May Sneak Peek, Day Two

I’m back to show you the second set in Flourishes May previews. This set is called Father’s Day and is a silhouette set by Lauren Pope.

I’m using some Memory Box paper that you can find in the Flourishes store called Valise. I think it’s just perfect for a masculine card.

I stamped the image on Kraft card stock with Memento Rich Cocoa ink (yes, it’s brown, I promise, although it looks black) and cut it out with a Deckled Rectangle Nestabilities die before sponging the edges with Antique Linen Distress Ink. I popped it up on some patterned paper with a mini library clip attached.

The sentiment was stamped on a Nested Pennant flag that I made longer by hanging the end over my cutting plate and then cutting it as long as I needed with my paper cutter. Some stitching, twill, and a twine-tied button finish it off.

Here’s the inside with another sentiment from the set.

Be sure to check out what the rest of the design team has for you today...

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

...because ONE of them is the

for today—the winner wins the set previewing today :)

Now, here's a few things you'll want to know about this release:

• Take advantage of a special limited time only deal and grab all of the new sets for May in the New Release Bundle at 10% off the total price. Get all the details HERE.
• Don't forget the Home Sweet Home Challenge is in progress AND, don't forget to check the Flourishes Blog for today's Noon Time Challenge--another way to win a prize!!
• All winners will be announced on Saturday, May 12th, at Noon CST on the Flourishes Blog.

And if that wasn’t enough, Flourishes is having an Inventory Reduction/Spring Cleaning sale—15% off all embellishments, papers, Spellbinders dies, embossing folders, and tools.

Now’s the time to get your hands on some of those goodies you’ve been wanting. Use the code SPRINGCLEAN at check out. Sale runs through Sunday, May 13th, 2012.

OK, I think that's all from me! Thanks so much for stopping by! I'll see you back again tomorrow with another sneak!

 

 

~Supplies~
Stamps: Father’s Day (Flourishes)
Paper: Kraft (SU!); Ocean Tides; Valise (Memory Box)
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa; Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger)
Accessories/tools: Grand Calibur, Deckled Edge Rectangle Nestabilities, Nested Pennant (Spellbinders); button, twine, twill, sewing machine; mini library clip

 

Flourishes May Sneaks, Day One

It’s time for Flourishes May Sneak Peeks! Are you ready for some new fun sets? Today we’re previewing Hydrangeas—a gorgeous new set from Marcella Hawley who has captured the beauty of these flowers perfectly.

I have several hydrangeas in my garden but my favorite by far is the old fashioned one I brought from my childhood home many, many years ago. Being the old-fashioned kind, it’s blue, so I went with that for my color scheme.

First of all, I stamped the large hydrangea image on Classic White card stock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, then colored with these Copic Collections:

Evergreen Collection:

Iced Aqua Collection:

Delphinium Collection:

Daffodil Collection:
 
Then I cut it out with a Labels Twenty Two Nestabilities die and my Grand Calibur, then sponged the edges with Antique Linen Distress Ink, and popped it up on foam dots. The patterned paper I used was from my stash and is old, but I love it with this image. I added some olive green twine and some blue Dew Drops for accents, then stamped the sentiment on a Petite Oval Nestabilities die cut, also popped up on foam. I wanted to keep my card design fairly simple to let that gorgeous flower shine.

Here’s the inside with another sentiment from the set and the hydrangea again, offset and stamped off once, on Classic Ivory card stock.

So, what do you think of this set? Just fabulous, right? Be sure to check out what the rest of the design team has for you today...

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

...because ONE of them is the

for today—the winner wins the set previewing today :)

Now, here's a few things you'll want to know about this release:

• Take advantage of a special limited time only deal and grab all of the new sets for May in the New Release Bundle at 10% off the total price. Get all the details HERE.
• Don't forget the Home Sweet Home Challenge is in progress AND, don't forget to check the Flourishes Blog for today's Noon Time Challenge--another way to win a prize!!
• All winners will be announced on Saturday, May 12th, at Noon CST on the Flourishes Blog.
  

And if that wasn’t enough, Flourishes is having an Inventory Reduction/Spring Cleaning sale—15% off all embellishments, papers, Spellbinders dies, embossing folders, and tools.

 

Now’s the time to get your hands on some of those goodies you’ve been wanting. Use the code SPRINGCLEAN at check out. Sale runs through Sunday, May 13th, 2012.

OK, I think that's all from me! Thanks so much for stopping by! I'll see you back again tomorrow with another sneak!

 

 

 

 

~Supplies~
Stamps: Hydrangeas (Flourishes)
Paper: Classic White, Classic Ivory (Flourishes); Brocade Blue , Kraft (SU!)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger)
Accessories/tools: Grand Calibur; Labels Twenty Two & Petite Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders); twine (May Arts); Dew Drops, sewing machine, foam dots, Copic markers