Pages

▼

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Happy Birthday Flourishes!!!


Flourishes is lighting the candles and getting ready to sing to honor their fourth birthday!!!  And, as a way to celebrate, I'm happy to say I was handpicked to help them have a bit of a party as a designer for their customer appreciation hop!  The only challenge here was to create a card or project using my favorite Flourishes stamp set.  Read on and I'll tell you how you can win some Flourishes goodies, too!!





It was hard for me to pick my favorite Flourishes set to use (because pretty much all of them are favorites!!), but I decided to use one of the very first Flourishes sets I purchased, Sweet Peas.  I wanted the Sweet Peas set from the moment I saw it and it continues to be a favorite of mine to this day.  The sentiment is from the Flourishes set Sweet Violets.  For my card I used some new Authentique papers from the 6x6 bundle "Uncommon".  I stamped the image and colored it with my Copics.  I then die cut the image using two Spellbinders dies (a plain circle and one of the Floral Doily dies).  The two dies were then layered as you see.  The card layout is courtesy of PageMaps and a challenge they currently have going on where you can win five Flourishes stamp sets, as well as five 6x6 Basic Grey paper pads.

So... want to know what you can win from Flourishes... well just take a look at this fantastic blog candy treat:



If you would like to learn more about how you can win all of these stamp sets, just click HERE to read up on today's hop and challenge.   Just a little hint... there are three ways to win!!!

If you arrived here by way of the super talented Benzi's blog, then you are on the right path.  If I'm your first stop, you will wnat to go back to the Flourishes blog to start this hop from the very beginning.  You will have until September 1st at 5 pm CST to enter!  Next up on the hop... Tera!

Thanks for stopping by... I hope that you take part in the challenge for the chance to win such an awesome prize!!

Supplies:  Cardstock:  PTI white, soft stone; PP:  Authentique; Stamps:  Flourishes; Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI True Black; Copic Markers (YG00, YG03, R81 & R83); Spellbinders dies; Zva Creative pearl flourish; Fiskars punch
at

60 comments:

  1. stampqueenAugust 23, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Awesome card!!! Love how you layered the flowers with both a circle and the doilly layer!!!

    ReplyDelete
  2. CherylAugust 23, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Love the layered images and the shabby look. Great coloring.

    ReplyDelete
  3. ScrumplescrunchAugust 24, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Hello Rosie,
    We heard on the news tonight that Washington had an earthquake, I take it you are OK?
    Your card is glorious, I love how you have made your centre circle the focal point of the flourishes image, and your flourish of pearls, just finishes your card beautifully.
    Take care my friend.
    Smiles:)

    ReplyDelete
  4. UjjwalAugust 24, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    I love your card and the pearls are just taking my breath away!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Karen WAugust 24, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Fabulous job of layering and cutting the flower. Beautiful card!

    ReplyDelete
  6. NaomiAugust 24, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Simply STUNNING! This is so gorgeous...love that sketch and love what you did with that wonderful sweet peas image! I like the Sweet Peas set, too...Sweet Pea is my hubby's nickname for me...well, now it's been shorted to just Peas most of the time, lol..
    Congrats to Flourishes on four fabulous years and many more to come!

    ReplyDelete
  7. craftieodmaeAugust 24, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    WOW! Rosemary this is beyond gorgeous!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Theresa's StudioAugust 24, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Such a wonderul card...love your take on the sketch. Right on!! Great choice of colors and papers.
    Love the pearl flourishes.

    ReplyDelete
  9. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Love the spotlight on the flowers surrounded by lovely pearls! So pretty. TFS
    Beth Greco

    ReplyDelete
  10. Heather RogersAugust 24, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Oh so pretty! I love the way you cut the center out and popped it up. Very clever. All the bling dresses up your card beautifully. :)

    ReplyDelete
  11. LinAugust 24, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Hi Rosemary! This card is SO beautiful - love all of Flourishes flowers, too, and sweet peas are a favorite because we can't grow them here - too humid and hot, I think. LOVE how you incorporated them into this sketch! Beautifully done!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Steph Lee (Arty Carty)August 24, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Fabulous layering and love that you pop up a beautiful image

    ReplyDelete
  13. The Rubber MaidAugust 24, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Beautiful card and beautifully done. Pat

    ReplyDelete
  14. KimCreateAugust 24, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Such a pretty card! Happy Birthday Flourishes
    Kim

    ReplyDelete
  15. YogiAugust 24, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    nice card. Worked well with that sketch. Nice color combo too.

    ReplyDelete
  16. RavengirlAugust 24, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Beautiful, just beautiful! Your sweet peas are colored to perfection!

    ReplyDelete
  17. ElizabethAugust 24, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    This is a fabulous way to present this gorgeous stamp. The layered die cut is like a giant multi layered blossom itself. Well done.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Julie KoerberAugust 24, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    What a beautifully interesting design Rosemary!!! I have never seen that done and I bet I'll be casing your concept! HA!! Thanks so much for joining us for the Flourishes Birthday Blog Hop! It's been such an incredible treat to see what some of our favorite friends do with some of our favorite sets! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  19. joyAugust 24, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Love, love, love. The swirls of pearls, the pp, the sweet peas. Beautiful card!

    ReplyDelete
  20. alisa logueAugust 24, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Happy birthday flourishes! Love the stamps and gorgeous card! -Alisa

    ReplyDelete
  21. BenziAugust 24, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Rosemary, what a gorgeous creation...love how you have layered your Sweet Peas...so clever and beautiful. Love that flourish of pearls. I'm blushing from reading your write-up...thank you. :-)

    ReplyDelete
  22. Betty BentonAugust 24, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Love what you did with that sketch! Your card is beautiful with the sweet peas and pearls!

    ReplyDelete
  23. BrendaAugust 24, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Wow Rosemary! I really love those patterned papers , but I especially love how you die cut and layered the stamped image, which is coloured beautifully BTW!

    ReplyDelete
  24. ecpiercyAugust 24, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    I do love these sweet peas! Beautiful card!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Cindy HaffnerAugust 24, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Simply GORGEOUS!!~

    ReplyDelete
  26. Elizabeth AllanAugust 24, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Wonderful shabby look! Adore those pearl accents!

    ReplyDelete
  27. LaurenAugust 24, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  28. DeeAugust 24, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Such a pretty card, I love this stamp set.

    ReplyDelete
  29. Joanne (jojot)August 24, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    beautifully feminine

    ReplyDelete
  30. DaviAugust 24, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Beautiful Rosemary!! Love the dps you combined and how you stamped the center focal point!!

    ReplyDelete
  31. Sue DAugust 24, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Very pretty--I like the sketch and the papers you used.

    ReplyDelete
  32. Angelica TurnerAugust 24, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Rosemary, this card is stunning, gorgeous combination of patterned papers and stamped images.

    ReplyDelete
  33. Stacy MorganAugust 24, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    this is so cool how you used the SB dies. so very very pretty.

    ReplyDelete
  34. Paper CompulsionsAugust 24, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    What a great technique you used on the focal point. Love that!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog :)

    Jani
    Paper Compulsions

    ReplyDelete
  35. Kathy BradleyAugust 24, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Gosh, Flourishes has some amazing talent on their team - wow, blog and blog of beautiful cards! Your card is very, very pretty and wonderfully colored - and the colors are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  36. Linda CarsonAugust 24, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Excellent choice of stamps!! What a clever & creative way to die cut them! Beautifully done!

    ReplyDelete
  37. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    LOVE this card. Love the layout and the color combination. Simply devine!!

    ReplyDelete
  38. Tiffany ErvinAugust 24, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Love the center floral! Oh my, so pretty! What a great sketch, I may have to try that sketch just for fun!

    ReplyDelete
  39. lisa808August 25, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    Very pretty card.

    ReplyDelete
  40. UnknownAugust 25, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Great layering, this is just lovely!

    ReplyDelete
  41. Cat TidwellAugust 25, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Gorgeous! Wonderful design too!

    ReplyDelete
  42. pam124August 25, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    What a beauty. Love your details and image.

    ReplyDelete
  43. Carla S.August 25, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Gorgeous card, Rosemary! I love the layout and soft colors! Beautiful coloring of the image!

    ReplyDelete
  44. TanyaAugust 25, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    gorgeous! Love your use of the sketch and those fabulous pearls!

    ReplyDelete
  45. DottyA Cards & ThingsAugust 25, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Love how you popped this up it really changes the look of the card.. Love it!

    ReplyDelete
  46. StampingStaceAugust 25, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I love the 4th Birthday card, fantastic colour combination and layout.
    Stacey x

    ReplyDelete
  47. ChristineAugust 25, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the colours and the swirls!
    Hug
    Christine

    ReplyDelete
  48. Wanda CullenAugust 25, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Gorgeous card highlighting these awesome sweet peas!

    ReplyDelete
  49. zehraAugust 25, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Love the background layers, beautiful card

    ReplyDelete
  50. CharlotteAugust 25, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Gorgeous card. Love the cut out image, and all the pearls.

    ReplyDelete
  51. KathyAugust 25, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Beautiful card!
    Love your coloring! Blessings!

    Kathy

    ReplyDelete
  52. GraceAugust 25, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Gorgeous card Rosemary! LOVE the sketch you used and love this image and what you did with it! Very clever! Love all the pearls! Elegance and beauty!!!

    ReplyDelete
  53. ChristineCreationsAugust 25, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I love the layers to your stamped design Rosemary! This is beautiful...such great pearls for accent too!

    ReplyDelete
  54. GretaAugust 25, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    You were a great choice--glad Flourishes had you do this! Wonderful card, as always! I surely "need" some Flourishes stamps, so will try to win some! Thanks for the inspiration!

    ReplyDelete
  55. Allison CopeAugust 26, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Oh my Rosemary! This is STUNNING!!!! Love the effect of the double layer of your focal point. Just beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  56. EliseAugust 26, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    RoseMARY! *clunk*

    YOU have outdone yourself, yet, again! THIS is extraordinarily GORGEOUS! YOU really bejeweled this spectacular creation like a pro - *swon!* LOVE it!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  57. BernieAugust 26, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Stunning!
    Blessings Bernie

    ReplyDelete
  58. TheresaAugust 27, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Wow this is stunning! I love how you stamped and cut out this image. This is beautiful. Love that paper.

    ReplyDelete
  59. MarieAugust 27, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Love the sweet peas and the layout. A very attractive card.

    ReplyDelete
  60. MichelleAugust 28, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    tatally jaw dropping! I'm speechless! love the pearl flouish!

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for stopping by... I so appreciate your comments! I have turned on comment moderation. Your comment will appear upon approval.