Serving up the Featured Stampers with a twist!

Happy Monday everyone! Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! I got away for the weekend to get my dose of fresh mountain air and I am back, refreshed and after looking at the Featured Stamper submissions-- inspired! I am jonesing to create now!

So, after looking at so many fabulous entries, I picked three that hit me in different ways. Without further ado...... Two of this week's Flourishes Featured Stampers are.....

Christine and Liz!

You'll have to keep reading to find the twist in this week's challenge!

But first, Christine! In her post she said she has been dreaming of this card since last summer. What took you so long Christine??? It's gorgeous! LOL! She paired the Coffee With Friends set with the magnolias that are a part of the Lilac set. Oh my! Love the punch colors, the elegant images and all the little extras Christine threw in!

Liz's card drew my attention just for the subtle colors, the pearls, the ribbon and the fun punched edge. Add it all together and you get a very soft, inviting card. Liz doesn't know this but I hope to CASE this in different colors! Wouldn't that just be such a fun card set for a friend with different sentiments? The Mixed Greetings set she used is PERFECT for a card set!

Ok... now for the twist! Every week I am going to surf the FLLC gallery at Splitcoast Stampers and find a random target. Someone that blew my socks off and this week - that is Ilina Crouse!

I love the way she colored these fabulous poppies and all the things she did to make this card sing! The ribbon, the brads, and that darling punched butterfly!

So, Christine, Liz and Ilina - your names will be thrown into the hat to win a free Flourishes stamp set of your choice! The drawing will be the first Monday of December! Thanks so the fabulous creations!

Until next week.......
~Julie

Inspired Happy Thanksgiving

This card today was created for the Inspiration Challenge (IS154) on SCS. We were to use a scarf from The Felted Garden as our inspiration. And I choose this one





For this card I used the aqua, brown, and creamy colors for a truly "Inspired Thanksgiving". Using the newly released Autumn Flourishes I put a nontraditional Thanksgiving look on this card.

My card base is Cappuccino Metallic paper with layers of Chocolate Chip and Aqua. I used a Cuttlebug folder-Dotted Swiss for the Aqua paper, then scored in 1/4" from the top , bottom, and right side with my Scor-Pal. On a separate piece of aqua I stamped the Autumn Flourishes large image with Brilliance Pearle scent Beige. In real life the beige is wonderfully pearl scent, calling to mind the soft glimmer of Pearl Ex, but without the work. Next, for my focal image I stamped the sentiment in Chocolate Chip and tips of the Autumn Flourishes large image on the top and bottom. Then using my new Nestabilities Labels One I cut it and embossed in and then repeated the process with the one size larger die and cut it from Chocolate Chip. The SU two slot punch was used and then I did a faux bow with May Arts Reversible ribbon in Gold and Brown. The same ribbon was used to join the two pieces of Aqua card stock. I assembled all the layers and then added the finished focal image to the card face with large pop dots and Viola! I was finished with my Inspired Thanksgiving card.

A reminder:

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Save 10% on VERSAMARK INK PADS

Save 10% on the JUSTRITE BAKING ENSEMBLE and CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE as well as the 2 5/16" and 3 1/4" WOODEN STAMPERS

New Release Bundle Sale! Save 10% when you purchase all three new releases for November - select the NEW RELEASE BUNDLE product HERE.

Thanks for stopping in at the Atelier today. I am really glad you came.



Ciao,

Flourishes Friday

Flurry of Flourishes Virtual Express

This week our blog team has put together a delightful "Flurry of Flourishes" trip worth waiting the entire week for. We are ready to depart, so climb on board the Flurry of Flourishes, our virtual express vehicle of creativity. You'll be glad you did. The stops at each of the Friends of Flourishes blogs will be ones you will be glad you made. As usual are they beautiful, each totally unique. Each shows style that will get your creative juices flowing for sure.

Becca Frecken

The first stop is at Becca's blog and her AH moment card is a beautiful example of creativity! Don't you agree. AMAZING and FULL OF GRACE.



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She is using Flourishes newly released Figs & Pomegranates. She says that Marcella Hawley's newest set for Flourishes "it’s a sultry, sultry image and it colors up beautifully."

Are you ready to travel to our next stop. OK let GO!

Our virtual express of creativity takes us to Cindy Haffner's blog. This stop brings us to a lady that has wonderful ideas to share.

She also is using our Figs & Pomegranates set. The set has images in two sizes allowing you greater flexibility in using them. In this card she has used the smaller version of the image.

Cindy's use of rich bold colors and texture embodied in this WOW truly make this stop on our virtual trip a great destination for adaptable techniques that are easy to CASE and I am sure that Cindy would be honored.





Betty Wright decided to do a Winter Wonderland card using Flourishes Sleigh Ride stamp set. She said she is in love with this very regal and elegant deer. A great choice of papers and layout make this card a show stopper. What a elegant winter wonderland!





Next stop is at Christine Okken's blog. Hold on tight as the virtual express vehicle pulls in for another look at creativity and usability at it best.



Are you ready to make Christimas cards, because she will make you drool. She's been making Christmas cards like crazy and says it's a great opportunity to look at your stamps in a new way, how can you use a non-Christmas stamp in a new way to give it a Christmas feel?

A lot of it comes down to paper and color choice, and rich embellishments for me, if it isn't an obvious Christmas stamp. Christine's stamp set for this wonderful card came from the Siberian Iris set. It sure looks right at home on this Christmas card.

Well our trip is over and I hope you have enjoyed this trip on the Flurry of Flourishes virtual creative express. Come back next week for another worthwhile trip.

Here is a little bit of what our FABULOUS DESIGN TEAM has put together. I am putting out a carrot for you to go to each of their sites. This is surely one you will want to visit!

Cindy Lawerence is creative and generous. She is sharing with us another OH MY statement at this Flurry of Flourishes stop. At this site you will be pleased in many ways. Just look at the richness she has achieved in this card. She is using You Are Invited another of the Flourishes releases for this month.



Cindy says "This set is gonna come in SO handy for all of those occasions when I need an invitation that isn't 'cutesy', like so many of them are. This one is elegant and truly beautiful! And so is this beautiful card full of rich paper and emblishments.

You'll want to be sure you visit her blog and get the details because she is giving away BLOG CANDY today.

Want to continue on the Flurry of Flourishes virtual creative express?......a simple click will get to each of the stops at the DT's blogs:

Julie
Faith

Linda

Latisha

Laura

Susan

And stop at our Flourishes Webstore, you will see the special on Basic Grey products, Lumin Arte products and selected JustRite items.

New Releasea and 10% off Sale!

It's release day at Flourishes and we have a great sale for you - from now until November 19!

Save 10% when you buy all three new sets – the New Release Bundle!

Save 10% on all BASIC GREY PAPER and BRADS!

Save 10% on VERSAMARK and BRILLIANCE INK PADS

Save 10% on all Twinkling H2O's, Polished Pigment Powders, Mica Powders and Waterbrush

Save 10% on JUSTRITE BAKING ENSEMBLE, CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE and the wooden stampers : 2 5/16 and 3 ¼.

Free shipping on USA orders over $50. Free shipping on International Orders over $100

Remember - help us reward our designers! When you make a purchase at Flourishes, type in your favorite Flourishes designer name - first name and last initial - in the promotion code box at checkout. We'll give the designer a bonus!

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Here is a look at the new sets for November:

Figs and Pomegranates - Marcella Hawley's beautiful botanical images of Figs and Poms are showcased in this set, created exclusively for Flourishes. Susan Roberts, Julie Koerber and Latisha Yoast cards shown below provide some wonderful inspiration for you!

Autumn Flourishes contains nine images and three sentiments, all in the timeless and classic Flourishes tradition. Susan Roberts' beautiful fall colors brings out the detail in one of the leaf sprigs included in this set. Latisha Yoast's card combines images from Autumn Flourishes with a bowl from the Mixed Greetings set for a pretty Thanksgiving card.

The final set this month is You Are Invited, created by Diane Roche and is the perfect set for extending invitations to friends and families this holiday season. Susan Robert's card combines images from You Are Invited with sentiments from Holiday Greetings for this great New Year's card. Latisha Yoast created an elegant invitation with the new set and Basic Grey Papers.

Here's a snapshot of the new releases! Buy all three and save 10% - the New Release Bundle!

Featured Stamper 25!

Happy Monday! It's a new week, with a new featured stamper! This week the entries were off the charts beautiful. I think it was the best week we've had in a long, long time! If you have a minute, grab a cup of coffee or tea and check out the entries HERE. You won' t be disappointed!


So, without further ado, this week's Featured Stamper is......


Michelle Woerner!


This first card is the card that did it for me. I mean, the winter white look with sparkle and lush ribbon is just enough to make you gasp! Surprisingly, the only stamp she used was the Thank You stamp from our Many Sentiments set. It just goes to show that sometimes, that's all you need -- a nice elegant saying. And, I might be biased, but we here at Flourishes are all about nice, elegant sayings!

The second card is one of those creations that looks homespun. It's warm and cozy and perfect for this time of year! Michelle used the O Christmas Tree set. The papers she chose and the bit of sparkle with the gold cording is just perfect!

Michelle, your name will be thrown in to the hat along with the rest of the November Featured Stamper winners. We'll pick a name the first Monday in December and the winner will be able to pick a free stamp set. We'll also throw in a bundle of our lush ribbon!

Of course, I can't sign off without showing some of the other cards that were true stunners!

Lois' card in a non-traditional pink and brown just has so much depth! I love how she layered the trees from the Forest of Trees set and then add hints of "snow!" Gotta love her use of the Glittered Christmas Paper too with the sparkly pine cones!

Christine's card using the Siberian Iris set just might be one of the prettiest cards I have ever laid eyes on using this set! Her watercoloring is breathtaking and the punch of color makes this card a stand out!

And last but not least, I love how Betty used the little snow guy and tree from the Sleigh Ride set to add just a little touch of whimsy to her card! Too cute! The main sentiment is a set from JustRite from the Harmony Classic Oval II Stamper Ensemble!

Thanks everyone for the fabulous cards! We can't wait to see what you cook up this week! Don't forget to stop back Wednesday for a look at all of our new releases! There are some stunning images that will be perfect for your fall and winter stamping! We are so excited about this release!!!

Flourishes Friday!

Hi all! It's another Flourishes Friday full of fun inspiration for all of you! This week, it's a mix of Christmas and every day creations! Today, get ready for some commentary from my 5-year old daughter who joined me today for the trip around blog land!

First up is Becca! When I first set eyes on her creation, Ellie said, "oooOOoo, that's brilliant! She added a red jewel lto the noses!" Well, I tend to agree, pretty brilliant use of a border punch too! I love the ribbon, the tag, the layout, pretty much everything about this card! Stamps Used: Flourishes Sleigh Ride, Flourishes Holiday Greetings . Next up is Christine! Ellie said she loved the flowers on this one and the way they were colored. She asked, "If I practice, maybe I can color that good!" Well, we can all aspire can't we??? I have to break out my Lilac set soon and give it a try! This card is a real stunner! The inking around her flower image just gives the card so much depth! Stamps Used: Lilac

This next creation by Cindy is one that mixes a contemporary edge with some classic, elegant images. The layout is stunning and both us girls here at the Koerber house loved the antique heart she added for a little extra pop! The paper piercing is a great addition too! Stamps used: Flourished Christmas
When we saw Betty's beautiful card, Ellie said," ooOOoo, she's pretty good! I like the bow. How did she get that bow? Did she buy it at Michaels?" When I said, no honey, she made the bow she looked at me almost shocked and said, "She made the bow? Wow!" Funny girl! Betty used this week's color challenge for her inspiraion and I have to say- I love the bold look! Looks like a breath of spring! Stamps Used: Poppy, Thank You, Spring Ephemerals
Thanks for stopping by! We hope these creations help inspire some creativity in your craft room! If it does, please link up your creations! We'd love to see what YOU do with Flourishes stamps!

Until next time!

~Julie (and Ellie)

Did You See the SCS Weekly Inkling?

News alert! If you don't subscribe to Splitcoast Stampers Weekly Inkling, you really need to. Today, Jenn Balcer did a fabulous tutorial on creating paper pins and she used the poinsettia from our Poinsettia and Boxwood set. It is absolutely stunning! You can check out the full tutorial HERE. Jenn even created a fabulous little box to place your pin inside for a wonderful gift! Be sure to check it out!