the creative closet by cindy lawrence

Flourishes Friday

Hello Stampers~

Today the Flourishes design team is having a Free For All Friday!  That simply means that we all have samples to share with you; but not necessarily with a common theme (aside from Flourishes gorgeous stamps, that is). :)

I chose to make a 5-1/4" square card using an oldie but goodie, Home Tweet Home.  I love anything nature-themed, and this set fits the bill (beak?) perfectly.

I love playing with layouts, and adding lots of different designer papers to my cards.  The papers on this card are from Basic Grey's Hello Luscious paper pad, which I got in one of Flourishes awesome 1 2 3 Create Kits a couple of months ago.  Have you seen the current kits?  They are awesome!

I colored the image with Copic markers and sponged around the edge of the circle with my Antique Linen Distress Ink Pad from Tim Holtz.  

Here's a close-up view for you:

The pretty ribbon, Black Braided Trim, and black rhinestones all came from the Flourishes store.  I also added a touch of Glossy Accents to the bird's eye.  Did you see the awesome selection of new ribbons and goodies that Flourishes just got in?  Oh my word....DROOOOL!

Next up, you'll want to see the gorgeous creations made by the rest of the design team:

• Barbara Anders
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence <---you are here
• Danielle Kennedy
• Dawn Burnworth
• Julie Koerber 
• Leslie Miller
• Stacy Morgan

Julie Koerber also has something fun to share with you over on the Flourishes Blog.

Have a FANTASTIC Friday, friends! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,
~Cindy 

'tis the season to say I Do

Hello Stampers~

With so many weddings happening these days, I thought it appropriate to share this card I made using this Vogue Bride image from Whipper Snapper Designs.  I went for clean, classic lines, and a sharp pink and black color combo.  The image was colored in with Copic markers.

Here's a close up: 

I added a bit of sparkle with a Stardust Clear Gelly Roll Glitter Pen.  The card size is 6" x 3-1/4".

Have yourselves a FANTASTIC day, my friends!  I have so many things I want to do today, that I just don't know where to begin! LOL  Do you ever have days like that?  It must be a woman thing...we are crazy-crazy people!

Thanks, as always, for visiting!

Hugs,
~Cindy

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Flourishes Friday

Hello Stampers~

Happy Friday to you!  Welcome to another edition of Flourishes Friday.  Today the design team is sharing samples using Flourishes newest stamp sets from the June release.  I chose to work with Garden Fresh.

My card is 5-1/4" square, and uses several Spellbinders Dies, including the Classic & Petite Ovals, and Labels Eighteen for the frame.  I also punched a fun border using a Martha Stewart border punch.  The gorgeous striped ribbon and garden-themed paper both come from Flourishes Kit of the Month, Yacht Club.  I just can't stop using this kit!  It is so awesome!  That sweet little flower embellishment also comes in the kit. :)

I did lots of sponging on the Tangerine card stock layers, and colored the image in with Copic markers from the Gerber Daisy and Green Grass Collections .

Here's a close up:

 ...and here are the Copic markers I used:

I have a yummy recipe that goes along with this card, which I will have to share with you another day, since I didn't get it done today.  It just gives me another excuse to use this awesome set!  (Like I need one...)

Stop by the rest of the design team blogs to see their fabulous creations:

• Barbara Anders
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence <---you are here :)
• Danielle Kennedy
• Dawn Burnworth
• Julie Koerber
• Leslie Miller
• Stacy Morgan

Before you go, you should know that Christine has some SERIOUS blog candy!  You will definitely want to hop on over there for your chance to win! 

Remember, today is the last day to take advantage of the June New Release Bundle.  Get all the details HERE. 

Have a fantastic Friday, friends!

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs,
~Cindy 

Bring On Summer...

Hello Stampers~

With summer upon us, I thought it would be a great time to share this card celebrating some summer-time fun!  The stamp is called Carson, and is from Whipper Snapper Designs.  Isn't he precious?  Whipper Snapper has both a boy and girl version of this stamp.

I colored mine in with Copic markers.  Here's a close-up view for you:

I'm gonna take the easy way out today, and skip the details.  However, if there's something you really want to know, just shoot me an e-mail.  I will tell you that the card size is 5-1/4" square.

Have yourself a fantastic day, my friends!  Thanks for stopping by! :)

Hugs,
~Cindy

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Stampers Dream & Friends Blog Hop

Hello Stampers~

How are you on this fine Monday?  I am doing terrific!  It is my daughter's first "official" day of summer vacation; so we are going to have a girls day together.  My son has one more week of school, and then we'll be in full summer mode in our house.  I just love summer, don't you? :)

Today, the Stampers Dream Team and friends have gotten together for another fun blog hop.   I can't wait to see everyone's fabulous creations!

For my card, I chose one of JustRite's newest Christmas sets, Merry and Bright.  This one's a cling set that coordinates perfectly with Spellbinders 2010 Ornaments Dies.  The card layout is one I turn to time and time again...just love it!  The card size is 5-1/2" x 3-1/4".  I also happen to really love the clean and simple look of white-on-white.  The only other color paper I added is a strip of pretty plaid from Crate Paper's Toy Box Pad.  I colored the ornament in using Copic markers, and added some pretty sparkle with Sakura's Clear Stardust Gelly Roll Glitter Pen.

Here's a close-up view:

The picture really doesn't do the sparkle justice!  I added some pretty Gold Metallic String, Red Rhinestones, and a Martha Stewart punched border to finish things off.  The background was done with a Cuttlebug embossing folder.

Here are the marker colors that I used:

Next up you'll want to check out the rest of the fantastic blogs on this hop!

Debbie Olsen
Becca Feeken 
Michelle Rodgers 
Laurie Schmidlin 
Amy Sheffer 
Denise Marzec 
Tosh Leyendekker 
Mona Pendleton
Cindy Lawrence <---you are here
Silke Ledlow 
Arlene Cuevas
Charmaine Ikatch
Mariana Grigsby
Lea Lawson
Joan Ervin 
Teresa Kline 
Jeanne Streiff 
Kellie Fortin 
Christina Fischer 
Jo Thompson

It might just interest you to know that one of the blogs on this hop has hidden blog candy!  That means if you leave a comment on each blog, you'll have lots of chances to win some fabulous free products!  Stop back by the Stampers Dream Blog on Thursday, the 16th, to see who the lucky winner is.

Here's what you could win:

 Pretty sweet, huh?!  I guess you had better get hoppin'! :)  

Have a fabulous day, friends!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs,
~Cindy

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Stamps:  JustRite Stampers Merry and Bright Cling Mount Set
Papers:  Neenah Classic Solar White, Crate Paper's Toybox Patterned Paper
Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Rhubarb Stalk, Copic Markers (see photo)
Accessories:  Spellbinders 2010 Ornaments Die, Spellbinders Circle Nestabilities Dies, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Red Rhinestones, Gold Metallic String, Poinsettia Embossing Folder (SU), Sakura Clear Stardust Gelly Roll Glitter Pen, Dimensionals 

Flourishes Word Scramble

Hi all and welcome to the grand finale of Flourishes Sneak Peeks!  If you hop on over to the Flourishes store, you’ll see all of our offerings for June are ready for the taking (or shopping!). Before we put the wraps on this release week, we thought we’d give you one more chance to WIN with one last noon time challenge! If you hop through the link list below, you’ll find each designer has a letter on their noon-time blog post today. Take all of the letters from this hop and see if you can unscramble the hidden word!

What’s my letter….

Now be sure to hop on over and grab the rest of the letters at these designers’ blogs!

• Barbara Anders
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence <--that's me!
• Danielle Kennedy
• Dawn Burnworth
• Julie Koerber
• Leslie Miller
• Stacy Morgan

After you’ve unscrambled the word, all you need to do is email us at flourishes@bresnan.net and your name will go in the hat to win the entire June release! So, put that thinking cap on and let’s test out your word skills!  Don’t forget to find out who won all of Flourishes challenges this week in Flourishes Winner Circle. Flourishes will post all the lucky names over on the Flourishes Blog tomorrow at noon CST.

Good luck to you!

~Cindy

Flourishes Release Day!

Hello Stampers~

Yahoo, it's release day at Flourishes!  That means that today beginning at 9am CST, you'll be able to purchase all of the fabulous sets we've been showcasing this week....that is, if you didn't win them already! ;)

Today's set is called Garden Fresh, yet another fantastic creation by Marcella Hawley. 

For my sample, I used the Yacht Club 1 2 3 Create Kit once again.  Although it's the same kit I used on yesterday's Make a Wish card, it sure does have a different look to it, doesn't it?!  That's what I love about this kit....sooo versatile!  I chose to go with a more vintage look for this card.  The beets were colored with Copic markers, cut out and popped up with Dimensionals to make them really stand out.  The Copic markers I used were from the Spring Greens, Hydrangea, Violet, and Copper Collections.  I used this week's Mojo Monday Sketch for my layout.

Here's a close up view:

Lots of different colors going on with those beets! LOL

Flourishes has created a couple of awesome digital downloads to coordinate with this set.  The first one is called Fresh Labels, and the second is called Fresh Recipes.  These will make for some seriously pretty gift items!

Check out the Garden Fresh creations made by the rest of the design team:

• Barbara Anders
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence <--that's me!
• Danielle Kennedy
• Dawn Burnworth
• Julie Koerber 
• Leslie Miller
• Stacy Morgan
• Sharon Doolittle
• Jan Marie Caruso

Remember to leave a comment on each blog for your chance to win today's set!  One of us is today's Mystery Blogger; but we aren't quite ready to tell you which one! ;)  Stop by the Flourishes Blog for all the details.

Want a chance to win the ENTIRE FLOURISHES RELEASE FOR JUNE?

Check back today at noon over on the Flourishes Blog for another one of our daily challenges.  If you don’t want to wait, try your hand at the Star Spangled Challenge HERE for yet another shot at winning our entire June release. 

All of this week’s sets will be live in the Flourishes store TODAY! 

Have a FABULOUS Friday, friends!

Hugs,

~Cindy

Flourishes Color Challenge

Hello again, friends!

It's time for today's Flourishes Challenge.  This one's a color challenge!  Stop by the Flourishes Blog for all the details.  You WON'T want to miss out on this one, as the winner gets Flourishes ENTIRE June release!!!

You'll also want to stop by some of the design team blogs to see what Pretty In Pink creations they've come up with: 

• Cindy Lawrence <--- That's me! :)
• Danielle Kennedy
• Dawn Burnworth
• Julie Koerber
• Stacy Morgan

My sample for this challenge is the card I posted this morning.  You can check it out HERE.

Enjoy the rest of today, my friends!  We are hitting triple-digit temps today....ohh boy! :)

Hugs,

~Cindy

Flourishes Release Week Day Two

Hello Stampers~

Are you ready for another Flourishes sneak peek?  Today we're showcasing the sweet Make a Wish stamp set, designed by the one and only Marcella Hawley.

I colored the slippers in with the Dahlia Copic Marker Collection, air-brushed on some W3 from the Warm Neutrals Collection and added Liquid Pearls to the flower centers on the shoes and also around the edge of the circle layer.  It's been a while since I pulled out my Liquid Pearls.  I had forgotten how fun and easy they are to use. :)

I just had to use the new Yacht Club 1 2 3 Create Kit once again for this card.  Check out what comes i n the kit:

Pretty awesome kit, huh?!  I used the wide striped ribbon, sweet butterfly stick pink, a lovely pink resin rose, and some of that gorgeous Yacht Club designer paper from Webster's Pages.  It is amazing how many different styles you can get out of this one kit!  Stay tuned for tomorrow's sample which also uses the kit; but has a totally different look and feel. 

Here's a close-up of today's card:

 Sigh...makes me want a pair of those divine slippers. :)  I'm not sure that you can see it in the photos; but I sprayed the entire card with some Tattered Angels Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Mist to give it a nice, soft shimmer.

Okay, friends, now it's time to hop on over to the rest of the design team blogs to see their gorgeous creations:

• Barbara Anders
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence <----that's me! 
• Danielle Kennedy
• Dawn Burnworth
• Julie Koerber
• Leslie Miller
• Stacy Morgan
• Sharon Doolittle
• Jan Marie Caruso

Remember to leave a comment on each blog for your chance to win today's set!  One of us is today's Mystery Blogger; but we aren't tellin' which one just yet! ;)  Stop by the Flourishes Blog for all the details.

Want a chance to win the ENTIRE FLOURISHES RELEASE FOR JUNE?

Check back today at noon over on the Flourishes Blog for another one of our daily challenges.  If you don’t want to wait, try your hand at the Star Spangled Challenge HERE for yet another shot at winning our entire June release. 

All of this week’s sets will be live in the Flourishes store on Friday morning! So, if you don’t win and can’t wait, pre-order now or know, in just a few days we’ll pull off the lid and show you all three new sets!

Have a fabulous day, friends!  Don't forget to stop back at noon CST for today's challenge.

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs,

~Cindy 

Flourishes Sketch Challenge!

Hello again, Stampers!

How about a fun challenge?!  This one is my very favorite kind...a sketch challenge!  All you need to do is make a card using the sweet and simple sketch above created by Julie Koerber, and upload it to your blog or online gallery using the keyword FLLCJUNSKETCH.  Then stop by the Flourishes Blog to share the link to your card.  You have until Friday, June 10th at 5 pm CST to enter.  What do you win, you ask?  How does this month's ENTIRE FLOURISHES RELEASE sound???  Oh yeah, that's what I thought...better get to stampin'! ;)

Here's mine:

 I kept this one monochromatic and simple.  I used today's fabulous release set, Zinnias, and the beautiful new 123 Create Kit, Yacht Club.  This kit has some divine embellishments, let me tell you!  Check out that gorgeous butterfly!

The pretty frame was made with Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two dies.  I created the raised grid pattern in the background using my Scor-Buddy.  That beautiful Zinnia was stamped four times, colored with Copic markers, and cut out to make a nice, 3D flower embellishment.  I added some Citrus Ultra Fine Flower Soft to the center.

Several of Flourishes designers have samples using todays sketch.  Check them out here:

 

Barbara Anders

Christine Okken

Cindy Lawrence

Danielle Kennedy

Julie Koerber

Leslie Miller

 

Have yourselves a fantastic day, friends!  Happy Stamping too! :)

Hugs,

~Cindy