Flourishes Friday!

Happy, happy Friday, everyone!

We had SUCH fun snow tubing yesterday!  I think I kept up with the kids pretty well too, I might add. :)  The only problem is that I'm paying for it now.  I've actually been having "mystery" knee and leg pain for several days now (no idea what I did), and this little adventure didn't help that situation any.  In fact, I have whopping bruises on my thighs...I mean, like my thighs are almost entirely black and blue.  It seems a bit extreme to me; but I guess it's just another sign that I'm not 20 years old anymore...   My body keeps trying to convince my mind of that; but I refuse to listen! :)  

Today's card was made for Flourishes Friday (like you couldn't tell that from the title of my post).  Every Friday on the Flourishes Newsletter, the design team will take turns showcasing our favorite tips and techniques.   This week it's Laura's turn, and she's focusing on coloring with Twinkling H2O's.  Check out the Newsletter for her tutorial.

I have quite a few colors of Twinks; but I often forget about them.  So, I was really glad to pull 'em out again!  I love the gorgeous shimmer they offer!  I used three different shades on the tulips and two on the leaves.  I applied the color with my trusty water brush...what would I do without that thing?!

Here's the recipe:

Stamps:  Thank-You

Papers:  Pure Luxury White, Basic Black, Ambrosia Designer Paper from Basic Grey

Inks:  Palette Hybrid Noir Black, Twinkling H2O's - Yellow Rose, Orange Peel, Persimmon, Moss Green, & Olive Vine

Accessories:  Black Satin Ribbon, Mark Richards Black Square Crystal Stickers, Oval Nestabilities, H2O Brush, Dimensionals

Check out what the other Flourishes Designers have done:

• Christine Okken
• Faith Hofrichter
• Jan Marie Caruso
• Julie Koerber
  
• Latisha Yoast
• Laura Fredrickson
• Leslie Miller
• Stacy Morgan

Enjoy your Friday, folks!  We are gonna lay low today, since Mom is an invalid...haha.  Abbi and I need to work on a hat for "hat day" at school on Monday anyway, which is just about the right speed for me today.

See y'all tomorrow!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs~
C

Comments

[Tracey]

1.

A fantastic card Cindy!! Happy Friday to you!!

[MarkiMarkie's Mom]

2.

I LOVE it!!! WOW!

[denise (peanutbee)]

3.

Oh my...snow tubing...it is a lot of fun, but you know I won't be doing that anymore. I'm too scared of it now.

I loooooove your beautiful card. Those large twinkling blooms are so eye catching!

[Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye)]

4.

Cindy you've outdone yourself. Again. This card is so elegant and that DP is perfect with your superb blending of color.

[Stacy SCS Twinshappy]

5.

Beautiful Cindy! The shimmer is perfect and I really really love this flower! Wonderful card.

[Danielle]

6.

This is gorgeous! The bold sparkly tulips are stunning! I love them paired with the black...wow!

[Renée]

7.

What a gorgeous card! I love the sheen on the flowers, the beautiful black and white contrast. Just gorgeous!

[ChristineCreations]

8.

WOW Cindy! Not just fabulous color and shimmer but fantastic cut-work too! What a gorgeous card!

[Ellie Augustin]

9.

OH Darling! (((HUGS)) make sure you put warm towels on your legs love! Loving that card as always beautiful! TGIF love!

[Julie Koerber]

10.

This is just gorgeous! I love the white space with the pop of orangey red!! oooOOooo la la!! Love it!

[Barbara]

11.

Cindy, this is just gorgeous! It glows! I love the layout and your coloring is perfect!

[Jessie/knightrone]

12.

This is stunning!!

[latisha Yoast]

13.

one word..well maybe two lol
GORGEOUS
STUNNING
you are the bomb diggity! This rocks!

[Karen W]

14.

Beautiful, just stunning!!! Love H2O's also.
Karen W
http://karensinspirations.blogspot.com/

[Diane L.]

15.

What a beautiful card. You truly created a gorgeous card. Love it!!

[Bev J.]

16.

Beautiful card-like it all. tfs

[Elizabeth]

17.

FANTASTICALLY GORGEOUS!! Awe struck by the beauty of this card. The DP is perfect for such lovely coloring.