Tuesday, July 9, 2013

FLOURISHES JULY RELEASE DAY 1....

Welcome to Day 1 of the Flourishes July Release!!! 

Are you as excited as I am about seeing what Flourishes has to offer this month?! We are simply giddy about introducing our first of FOUR new stamp sets this month. Don't forget, you'll have many instances to WIN some of our new stamp sets for your very own! And this, our first new stamp set....
  DahliasGraphic 

...are as though they are fresh clipped from the garden. These breathtaking Dahlias would be a prize on any card or creation. Illustrated by Marcella Hawley, this 4 by 6" set features two gorgeous main images plus five all occasion sentiments, perfect for all kinds of creations. AND...here's one way to win this gorgeous new stamp set for your collection...




Unfortunately the colors on my card do not show as bright as they are actually are :(....., but I'm was very happy to incorporated some Flourishes Clear CS.....I have not used it in a long time!!!

You need to find out who today's Mystery Blogger is! Hidden among the Design Team is one Designer who has this set to give away. Comment on that blog and you could win today's beautiful Dahlias Stamp Set!



Now...on to our challenge.. this week's Timeless Tuesday Challenge ~ FTTC228. Deborah is this weeks hostess and she is challenging us to "Seeing Clearly" by using *ACETATE* anywhere on your project!!!  That's right, it's time to dust off those clear pieces of "paper" and create something fun and unique!

Today we have both our Flourishes Finest Design Team AND our Friends of Flourishes Team sharing their "Seeing Clearly" inspirations with you! Take a moment and leave some love on all of our designers' blogs for your chance to win this gorgeous new stamp set.

CHALLENGE RULES

HOW TO PLAY: Everyone can PLAY and anyone can WIN! Here's how you can win…
  • Create a NEW card or paper-crafted project fitting the challenge. Flourishes stamps are not required, but if you've got them, why not use them?
  • Why not use Flourishes stamps on your creation?!? You will receive two ballots towards our weekly prize if you use our stamps! Hooray!
  • Include a link back to this challenge in your blog post or gallery upload.
  • Please ensure that you read the challenge specifics carefully. Please clarify in your blog post, how your creation specifically meets our challenge.
  • If you upload to Splitcoaststampers, please use the keyword FTTC228.
  • One random winner will be picked from all of the entries to win the entire July release!!!
  • Deadline to enter is next Monday at 6:00 p.m. EST.
Have fun hopping and good luck!!! I'll be back in a little while with a new card featuring the same new set with this weeks Color Q colors!!!

                                                           Hugs, ~Silke~

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32 comments:

Rosy Newlun said...

So attractive using pastels for your colors, the CAS construction, and neutral tones. What a lovely card!!!

frommycraftroom said...

Lovely card. The black and white ribbon pops. Thank you.

Karen W said...

Very pretty card, this new stamp set is amazing, I love what everyone has done with it.

Theresa's Studio said...

Love your clean and simple look...very Beautiful!!

Tricia said...

So pretty, Silke!!

Kathi said...

Very pretty! I love dahlias so this stamp set is a must have for me!

Connie MacFarlane said...

Very pretty Silke! Love this new image.

Lynne said...

Pretty CAS card with pastel colors. Wonderful new stamp set.

Marsha Reed said...

Pretty card. I like the black stitching and the black and white ribbon.

Heather Rogers said...

Such a soft beautifully colored card. I love the clear card base. :)

Stacy Morgan said...

Very subtle and soft with your clear cardstock Silke. I like the stitching too. So pretty.

Jean Bullock said...

This is a delightful card. Made me smile. Using the acetate as the card base was very effective! Well done. If someone gave me this card, I would cherish it.

Cheryl said...

Gorgeous, Silke! I love the way you use kraft and white together, and the soft colors on the image are perfect! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Petti said...

I enjoy your cards a lot. Very pretty!

Nana Griffin said...

Very pretty, Silke!

GodsGot19This0&6 said...

Loved the stitching you did. Pretty card. Love the dahlias stamp. Great to have. Thank you....

Pati said...

Very pretty. I like your use of just basic card base rectangle layers to showcase the beautiful image. It's all beautified with your layers, simple stitching & gingham ribbon. To me it's a relaxing, welcoming, summery, country feel card; a simple beauty!

Katie Sims said...

Silke, I love your acetate card! Your coloring looks beautiful and that sweet gingham bow finishes it off perfectly! :)

Unknown said...

Love the pink dahlias. Very pretty card!

jonim52 said...

Lovely card, fabulous image.

Kris B said...

Beautiful card! Love the soft colors and the black and white bow sets it off perfectly! TFS

Mary Ann said...

Very Pretty Card!!!Love your colors,Great coloring!!!

Diane said...

Another beautiful creation...love how you used the acetate and the addition of the ribbon!!

Linda Carson said...

Very pretty! Someone's day will be brighten w/this beauty!

Sandy (Cheesy) said...

This is a pretty, soft card with a really lovely dahlia. Loving this stamp set.

Heather said...

Very pretty! Not a lot of frills, but very eye-catching. Love that pop of black in the checked ribbon. It really sets off the beautiful flowers.

loulou said...

Lovely card. I like the way the checked black ribbon and the stitching accentuate the soft colouring of the dahlias.

Sue D said...

I like the colors and your stitching.

Mary-Anne V said...

Very pretty card...love the use of acetate as the card base.

stampqueen said...

Another great card with the dahlias!!!

Ravengirl said...

What a beautiful card!

Allison Cope said...

Fabulous clear card creation Silke! Love the touch of gingham ribbon at the bottom of your beautiful card front!

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