Timeless Tuesday ~ Dainty Doilies

Howdy all! Time for another fabulous challenge at Flourishes... the Timeless Tuesday Challenge!

This week the fabulous Judy is our hostess and she is challenging us to...

...to create a card or project where we use doilies!

You can use an actual doily or a die cut doily shape.. whatever you have on hand.

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For my card I decided I wanted to play with blues!  There is something so rich and beautiful about blue hues.

To begin, I cut a piece of "Kevin Burlap" blue and "Evening Surf" blue cardstock from the "True Blue" Color Made Easy Cardstock collection.  I stamped all of the beautiful blooms from the NEW "Chrysanthemum" stamp set using dark blue ink.  Then I took my Periwinkle Letraset Aquamarker and outlined each bloom.

Then I die cut a circle form Flourishes' Classic White Cardstock and stamped m sentiment and more blossoms from the "Chrysanthemum" stamp set.  I inked up the edges of my image in the die using some Ranger "Tumbled Glass" Distress Ink.  Before adhering it down, I added some of my favourite ribbon, White Seam Binding and a spot of bling.


To finish off my card this week, I cut more "Kevin Burlap" blue and "Evening Surf" blue cardstock from the "True Blue" Color Made Easy Cardstock collection and stamped a few more Chrysanthemum images and a quick sentiment on the inside.

Super fun and easy to make!  For further challenge details, please visit the Flourishes blog HERE.

Now... check out what my fellow designers creating using our fabulous challenge this week...

• Allison Cope  ~ you are here!
• Broni Holcombe
• Cheryl Lea
• Deborah Anton
• Jenny Gropp
• Judy Rozema
• Marie Ross, our August guest designer

Thanks for stopping by!  Enjoy your journey checking out all the fabulous doily creations today!
~ Ally ~

Sponsored by:  Flourishes LLC

Supplies:
stamps: Flourishes (Chrysanthemum)
cardstock: Flourishes
die cut shapes: Spellbinders, Cheery Lynn Designs
ink:  Stampin' Up!, Ranger
ribbon:  Flourishes
gems: Doodlebug
other: thread.

Stamps & Scraps ~ Wax On... Wax Off!

Come and check out my latest column for Stamps & Scraps over on the Flourishes blog today!

This month I'm playing with wax crayons and sharing how this collection of shells...

 ... becomes this fabulous layout!

Come and check it out!!!

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by:  Flourishes LLC

Supplies:
stamps: Flourishes (Seaside Life, Just My Type, Lace Edges, Beach Life)
cardstock: Bazzill
patterned papers & stickers: Carte Paper
die cut shapes: Klic n'Kut
inks: Memento, Ranger, Dylusions
washi tapes:We R Memory Keepers, etc.
ribbon:Flourishes
tools: crayons
masks: Prima
other: thread, gesso, 3D moulding paste.

Introducing... Autumn Blessings

Welcome to our last day of August New Releases at Flourishes!  We're thrilled with your response to these beautiful fall-themed sets, and to finish our week out we know you'll love today's little treasure too!  You can celebrate all that Autumn has to offer with a spirit of thanksgiving. This beautiful and earthy set penned by Marcella Hawley features three main images, two accent images and six mix and match sentiments. Set measures 4 by 6".  It has a wonderful homespun feel and the Design Team had a lot of fun playing with it.

You'll also be glad to hear that it has it's own cut-file for extra creating options. So while you're visiting the Design Team remember that you're also looking for one last...

Hidden among the Design Team's blogs today is our Mystery Blogger of the day.  Comment on her blog and you could be chosen to win today's set! The more you comment, the better your chances.

• Allison Cope -- You are here!
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Heather Jensen
• Julie Koerber
• Maki Jones
• Silke Ledlow
• Stacy Morgan
• Tosha Leyendekker

In addition to this beautiful stamp set - we have something even more exciting to offer. This month's...

If you like what you see with the cards above, you should click HERE and pick up our August Class in a Box Kit. The last one sold out in a matter of hours! With each kit you receive pre-cut paper and detailed instructions to make the three cards and 2 of each design for a total of six cards. Just stamp, color and put them together! When you’re done, save the full-color, glossy instructions to make all of these cards on your own in the future. It's inspiration delivered right to your door! The instructions are great layout ideas for any and all of Flourishes sets! The kit comes with the Autumn Blessings stamp set (SS256) embellishments, twine, buttons, trims and pre-cut decorative paper, the remaining Autumn Harvest 6 by 6″ paper pack plus card stock for card bases.You can check it out HERE! But, hurry before this kit is gone!

Also, have you heard about our Overstock Sale? All sale items are an additional 25% off when you use the code OVERSTOCK25 in the coupon code box at the time of checkout. Keep in mind, this discount only applies to Sale Page Items. We have paper, ink, ribbon and even overstocked stamp sets! Click HERE to see for yourself and pick up some goodies before they are gone!

DO YOU WANT TO WIN OUR ENTIRE RELEASE?

If you would like a chance at winning all three of our now released August sets…

• You can play in our Colorful Creations Challenge – we will have multiple winners there! Deadline for entries is TODAY FRIDAY August 16th at 5 PM EST. Check out the link for the official rules!
• All three of our August sets are NOW AVAILABLE and you can check them out HERE.  Take advantage our New Release Bundle and get 10% off when you purchase all three together in a bundle. And, for even more creative options, there are Silhouette Cut Files for some of the stamp sets in this release -- Chrysanthemum Silhouette Cut File and Autumn Blessings Silhouette Cut File!
• Join us back here on the Flourishes Blog tomorrow for the Winner’s Circle where we’ll announce all of our winners of this weeks’ challenges!

Here's what I created using this gorgeous new stamp set...

This card measured 5.5 x 5.5 and let me tell ya... this image was so fun to colour!  I loved making each pumpkin just a little bit different.

I stamped my detailed image and my sentiment onto Flourishes' Classic White Cardstock.  This white cardstock is the BEST for colouring with Copics.  I actually buy it in several packs at a time to ensure I always have lots!

I also wrapped my card using some rich Chocolate Brown Seam Binding.  Flourishes' sells an amazing variety of beautiful colours and each colour matches our Color Made Easy cardstock!  Too perfect!

I coloured my image using the following Copic Collections today...

Now on to our next blogger...  Christine Okken!


Thanks for your great support, and encouraging words again this month and we look forward to what you create with our August Releases!

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by:  Flourishes LLC

Supplies:
stamps: Flourishes (Autumn Blessings)
cardstock:  Flourishes, Bazzill
patterned papers:  Farm House Paper Company
die cut shapes:  Spellbinders
ink:  Memento, Copic, Ranger
ribbon:  Flourishes
gems:  Micheals
other:  thread.

Introducing... Mountain View

There is something so majestic about seeing mountain wildlife in their element, and today we have an amazing scenic set to show off to you.  It's an elk standing ready with a beautiful mountainside in the background - that's the centerpiece of this 4" by 3" set penned by Lauren Pope. Perfect for the guys in your life, this set features one main image as well as three sentiments.

We think it's an impressive and stately image and our Design Team is ready to show it off to you bringing it to life!  Don't forget to look for:

Hidden among the Design Team's blogs today is our Mystery Blogger of the day.  Comment on her blog and you could be chosen to win today's set! The more you comment, the better your chances.

• Allison Cope == you are here!
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Heather Jensen
• Julie Koerber
• Maki Jones
• Silke Ledlow
• Stacy Morgan
• Tosha Leyendekker

DO YOU WANT TO WIN OUR ENTIRE RELEASE?

If you would like a chance at winning all three of our soon-to-be released August sets…

• You can play in our Colorful Creations Challenge – we will have multiple winners there! Deadline for entries is FRIDAY August 16th at 5 PM EST. Check out the link for the official rules!
• All three of our August sets can be pre-ordered now, even before you see them all! Take advantage our New Release Bundle and get 10% off when you purchase all three together in a bundle, this discount will be available for only 1 week following the release.
• All sets will be live first thing Friday morning along with the coordinating cut files for this release.
• Come back to the Flourishes Blog Saturday for the Winner's Circle where we'll announce all of our winners of this weeks' challenges!

And... as you are hopping and making your wish lists -- don't forget about our...

.....Overstock Sale! If you click HERE, you can take a trip to our SALE page you'll find hundreds of items with prices that will be slashed at the time of check out! Just add the coupon code OVERSTOCK25 and 25% will be deducted from your total. This coupon code will ONLY work on SALE  PAGE items. We have inks, paper, embellishments, ribbons and even overstocked stamp sets. On those items with sale prices, you will be able to take an ADDITIONAL 25% off! It's the deal of the season! So click HERE to shop early for the best selection!

Hi again everyone!  This stamp set is very near and dear to my heart.  It reminds me of both my Dad whom was an avid hunter and outdoors man, whom I lost last year but it also reminds me of our life living in BC for 4 years.  Almost every month of year, we would see some kind of elk in the valley we lived in. I mean I didn't live in the "Elk Valley" for nothing!!!  Here's a shot of an elk herd with the snow capped Rockies in the back ground...

So I had to take this beautiful new stamp set and just have fun with it!  There is so much dimension built into the focal image that I knew I would have to layer it up...

I stamped my image 6 times onto Flourishes Classic White Cardstock to get all of my layers!  I fussy cut each layer and build my image back up to put inside my card's window.

I added some fun glitter to my image to mimic snow!

I used the following Copic Collections to colour my layers:

Here's a better close up of all the different layers of paper...  (Note to self:  Next time, mask or eliminate the elk in the final sky layer!  Too hard to line up all those super fine antlers.)

I even decorated the inside of my card too!

Hope you enjoyed my trip to the wilds today.  Check out Christine Okken's blog next!

Join us back here tomorrow for a thankful Autumn set that will bless you!

I also created this card for the Christmas Card Challenges blog; Challenge #37; "Evergreen Trees".

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by:  Flourishes LLC

Supplies:
stamps: Flourishes (Mountain View)
cardstock: Flourishes, Bazzill
patterned papers:  Simple Stories
die cut shapes: Spellbinders
ink: Memento, Copic
metallic string: Flourishes
gold pearls: Micheals
other: thread.