Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday ~ Christmas in July!!!

Ho, ho, ho everyone!!!

That's right.....we are celebrating *Christmas in July* over at the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge ~ FTTC74!!! Maki is our host and she challenged us to this fun theme!!! No explanation necessary....just have fun and make something festive!!!! While Flourishes stamps are not required, if you have them, by all means use them! We would love to see what you create.

I was in the Christmas Spirit...he,he,he...and made actually two cards....My first card was designed with the Mojo146 Sketch. Watch out this is a longer post, but hopefully worth it at the end *grin*!?!?!



Here is my second card.....



On both cards I used the same floral Winter Bouquet Set. The sentiment on my first card is from the Dove and Holly Set and on the second card I used the Holiday Greetings Set. Each image was inked in Memento Black and colored with Copic Markers. Both cards were bedazzled with lots of Dazzling Diamond Glitter :) !!! 

Well are you ready for the fun part??? You can't celebrate *Christmas in July* with out presents right??? This is your chance to win a brand spankin' new Flourishes Set from the upcoming July Release ~ Sneak Peaks will start next week ~ plus some other goodies!!! One winner has their free pick of ONE new fabulous July Set and let me tell you, you will love them all...!!! All you have to do is leave a comment and I will pick the winner next Monday evening and annouce it with my next Flourishes card next Tuesday!!! I will put your name into a hat twice if you play along in todays FTTC74!!!!

Now it time to check out Barbara, Betty, Cindy, Dee, Maki's blog for their gorgeous holiday cards!!!

Here is another chance to win some gorgeous Flouirshes Stamp Sets.....Stacy is hosting the Flourishes
Christmas Spirit Challenge over at SCS....click here for all the info!!!

Thank you for stopping by today!!! Have fun playing!!!  Hugs ~S~

40 comments:

Dee Jackson said...

Oh Wow!! I love the layouts, colors and over all design. Beautiful cards gf!!

Jackie Pedro said...

Oh my word.....these are gorgeous, Silke!!! LOVE the gold bow on the first card!!

Jean McKenzie said...

Silke, As usual I love your cards. Beautiful clean lines and what great colouring on that image! Love it all!!

StampOwl said...

these are sooooo pretty Silke

Anonymous said...

What awesome cards you have here! Thanks so much for sharing them with us.

Joan
MN

Unknown said...

Gosh, Christmas must be in the air. I plan on making a few Christmas cards today!
Thanks for the inspiration...and sign me up to win!!

Cammie said...

Great layouts! Beautiful cards! This is one of my favorite Flourishes Christmas stamps. I look forward to next week's release.

Glenda said...

Oh my, these are both beautiful!

Carol L said...

If anything will put me into the Christmas card making spirit, these two cards will! They're both gorgeous, and colored to perfection! I love the gold bow on the first!

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

These are stunning Silke!! Gorgeous coloring and layouts. I love your gold and earth tones with the red!!
hugs,
Chris

Dawn Easton said...

Silke, these are stunning! GORGEOUS floral images and coloured beautifully!

BusyBeeStampin said...

Hey, cool cards. Love the oval cutouts. See ya soon!
~Penny~

yabb2u said...

Hello from Western Australia! Love your work, thanks for the inspiration to actually make something out of my much loved hoarded supplies, you make it seem so easy! Love love love the silver pearls! Anyone want to help me campaign for some good craft supply chains in Australia!!

Jeanette - said...

Beautiful cards Silke!! I love the bold colors! Such fun to see Christmas cards now :)

Diane Jaquay said...

Both of these are so ELEGANT Silke, great work!

Betty Wright said...

Both are just gorgeous, Silke! Beautiful colors and great score detailing! The diamond dust is dazzling, too! Beautifully done!

jjcreations said...

Oh my word, Silke. You are a master colourer. These cards are beautiful.

Unknown said...

Wowza!! I'm glad you enjoyed making Christmas cards, Silke!! Both cards are absolutely stunning!! Beautiful coloring and dazzling detail!

Crystal said...

Hi Silke!!!! I hope you had a wonderful weekend gf....Oh my word these are two STUNNING CREATIONS!!! I am lovin both layouts and colors...GORGEOUS!

Amy Kolling said...

WOW WOW WOW!!!! That first card just blew me away with that gold perfectly tied bow and beautifully colored focal image! I liked this sketch too.....so many sketches so little time!

Lynda Benden said...

OMG Silke, it is over 100 hear today, kindof hard to get in to the Christmas spirit but both of your cards are just GORGEOUS! WOW, you are amazing!!!

Julie said...

Love both of these Silke! Although its hot enough here to make your Christmas food on the patio!!!

Renee ONeill said...

Great inspiration. I just won the last challenge, and am trying to decide which one I want. I think this is it.

Stacey Schafer said...

total gorgeousness, Silke!

Joseline said...

Wow!! This is just outstanding.

Cindy Haffner said...

SLKE You ROCK GF!!!!

Regena said...

Silke..ur cards are beautiful as always...thanks for the chance

Anonymous said...

WOW these are stunning!! I just finished my mojo card for the sketch and now I am going to be ashamed to submit it!! LOL These are fabulous!

Anonymous said...

Wow these are both just great cards! Thanks for the chance to win a new set from the July release. That's fantastic!! Hope you're staying cool.
Beth Greco

Betty Benton said...

Your cards are show-stoppers!! Just gorgeous! I've already posted my FTTC74 card -- so glad to have two chances to win!

Earline said...

Yes what people need is some joy in there life. Love your card thanks for a chances to win

Sue D said...

Both are beautiful--great coloring and I like the layouts.

Barbara said...

My goodness! They're both just out of this world gorgeous, Silke! I love the gold on the first one--so rich looking!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards Silke! Love Christmas cards all year long! Love Flourishes! Can't wait to see the new July release.
Mary H.

JanD said...

Gorgeous cards as always Silke. I love your work!

Anonymous said...

Your cards are beautiful, Silke. Exemplary work. You're my favorite card blogger. Now I need to add these stamps to my Flourishes' cart. Thank Heavens they keep my cart open til I order. Thanks for your inspiration.
Peace, Becky Johnson
princes729@aol.com

Linda Carson said...

Wonderful artwork! Love your creativity & inspiration!

Andrea Ewen said...

Simply amazing coloring.

Joanne (jojot) said...

a holiday stunner...vibrant coloring...regal design

Laurie said...

Soooo pretty! And perfect bows! I love your cards!

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