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
A fantastic card Cindy!! Happy Friday to you!!
Posted by: Tracey | Friday, February 27, 2009 at 06:42 AM
I LOVE it!!! WOW!
Posted by: MarkiMarkie's Mom | Friday, February 27, 2009 at 07:18 AM
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!
Posted by: denise (peanutbee) | Friday, February 27, 2009 at 07:26 AM
Cindy you've outdone yourself. Again. This card is so elegant and that DP is perfect with your superb blending of color.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | Friday, February 27, 2009 at 07:49 AM
Beautiful Cindy! The shimmer is perfect and I really really love this flower! Wonderful card.
Posted by: Stacy SCS Twinshappy | Friday, February 27, 2009 at 10:26 AM
This is gorgeous! The bold sparkly tulips are stunning! I love them paired with the black...wow!
Posted by: Danielle | Friday, February 27, 2009 at 10:36 AM
What a gorgeous card! I love the sheen on the flowers, the beautiful black and white contrast. Just gorgeous!
Posted by: Renée | Friday, February 27, 2009 at 10:54 AM
WOW Cindy! Not just fabulous color and shimmer but fantastic cut-work too! What a gorgeous card!
Posted by: ChristineCreations | Friday, February 27, 2009 at 12:28 PM
OH Darling! (((HUGS)) make sure you put warm towels on your legs love! Loving that card as always beautiful! TGIF love!
Posted by: Ellie Augustin | Friday, February 27, 2009 at 12:29 PM
This is just gorgeous! I love the white space with the pop of orangey red!! oooOOooo la la!! Love it!
Posted by: Julie Koerber | Friday, February 27, 2009 at 02:31 PM
Cindy, this is just gorgeous! It glows! I love the layout and your coloring is perfect!
Posted by: Barbara | Friday, February 27, 2009 at 06:55 PM
This is stunning!!
Posted by: Jessie/knightrone | Friday, February 27, 2009 at 08:31 PM
one word..well maybe two lol
GORGEOUS
STUNNING
you are the bomb diggity! This rocks!
Posted by: latisha Yoast | Friday, February 27, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Beautiful, just stunning!!! Love H2O's also.
Karen W
http://karensinspirations.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Karen W | Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 06:24 AM
What a beautiful card. You truly created a gorgeous card. Love it!!
Posted by: Diane L. | Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 08:37 AM
Beautiful card-like it all. tfs
Posted by: Bev J. | Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 09:21 AM
FANTASTICALLY GORGEOUS!! Awe struck by the beauty of this card. The DP is perfect for such lovely coloring.
Posted by: Elizabeth | Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 01:52 PM