Flourishes Sneak Peek Day One

Introducing.....

Hello Stampers~

I'm so excited about today's Flourishes sneak peeks!  Lauren Pope has designed a gorgeous nautical set called A Guiding Light, perfect for the men in your life!  Complimenting this set beautifully is the gorgeous Antique Map background.  

I used both sets on my card today.  I began with this week's Sweet Sunday Sketch.  The map worked perfectly for this sketch!  I distressed it with a bone folder and sponged on several shades of Tim Holtz Distress Ink.  To make the 'waves' I simply tore several layers of Co'ordinations cardstock, and sanded some of them to reveal the lighter colored core.  I cut out the sails on the boat and popped it up on Dimensionals to make it stand out a bit more.  Finally, I added another sailor knot...I mean how could I *not*?! ;)

Here's a detail shot:

Would you like to win this set and background stamp?  All you need to do is leave a comment on the Flourishes Blog and you just might walk away with these two new beauties!  We'll announce all the daily winners in our Winner's Circle on the Flourishes Blog this Saturday at 12 PM CST.

Some important details to note:

• You might notice that with each set, there's a link to the Flourishes store.  Starting today, all of our new release sets will be available for pre-order!!  You won't get to see the FULL set until Friday; but if you like what you see from our design team samples, and don't want to wait to get your hands on these new offerings, you can be the first to order!  Just click HERE to visit our store home page to see all the pre-order sets.
• The New Release Bundle is also making a comeback!  From now through Friday, May 21st, when you purchase all four of our new sets, you'll be able to get them in a bundle for 10% off!  Click HERE to check out this great deal!
• Our POWER HOUR Release Party is also being switched up a bit!  Join us THURSDAY, MAY 13th at 9 PM Central Standard Time as we not only take off the lid on all of our sets, but showcase cards and projects you've never seen before!  All the chat, games and giveaways will wrap in 60 minutes when all the stamp sets we've been sneak peeking go live in the Flourishes Store.  You can join the party HERE in the SCS Flourishes Forum.
• If you still want a chance to win all four of our new stamp sets, please click HERE to check out our Release Week Make It Manly Challenge.

Now you'll want to hop on over to see the gorgeous samples made by the rest of the design team:

Christine Okken

Danielle Kennedy

Dawn Burnworth

Julie Koerber

Laura Fredrickson

Leslie Miller

Stacy Morgan

Sharon Doolittle

Thanks so very much for visiting with me today!  I can't wait for you to see tomorrow's sneak peek set! ;)

Hugs,

~Cindy

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Stamps:  A Guiding Light, Antique Map
Papers:  Co'ordinations Blues, Basic Black, Classic White, Whole Grains Couture Cardstock
Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Stormy Sky, Tim Holtz Antique Linen, Tim Holtz Vintage Photo, Tim Holtz Black Soot, Copic Markers - Flesh Tones 2 Collection, Poppy Collection
Accessories:  Black Pearls, Sponge Daubers, Rope, Bone Folder (to distress edges), Dimensionals, Hobby Blade

Comments

[Rebekka]

1.

OH MY WORD..This is just stunning, love how you have this ship out to sea :)

[Melody Rupple]

2.

Wow! Wonderful card. I love your waves and the rope embellishment!

[Dawn B.]

3.

This is beautiful Cindy. I really like the way you aged your map.. Great card..

[Emily Keaton]

4.

Oh, so fabulous!! I just love that knot :)

[Dawn Easton]

5.

Oh my, Cindy! Fabulous girl! I love how you created the waves and added the sailor knot!! Awesome card!

[Julie Koerber]

6.

You're right, that sketch is perfect for this card and I love, love, love all the aged effects on this one - and that sailor's knot is the cherry on top!

[Jessie/knightrone]

7.

WOW, this is stunning!!!

[Bev]

8.

Oh, that is just a wonderful card! Love it all! tfs

[naneruth]

9.

Love how you put this card together with the parts of the map in sections. Really neat card.

[Rhonda H]

10.

Gorgeous. ( Can you say that about a masculine card? I think I just did!)

[Joyce]

11.

Beautiful!

[beate]

12.

Cindy, your card looks AMAZING! LOVE the layout, love the sponging. It's simply gorgeous!
Hugs and smiles

[Kay Demonbren]

13.

Oh wow! My jaw literally dropped when I saw this! The ship is fabulous, and that map is absolutely incredible- I would definitely love to have these two sets! Great stuff!

[Stacy aka Twinshappy SCS]

14.

Gorgeous Cindy! Simply a fantastic masculine card! I liked the sketch too and was going to use it till I saw this. ACK... Its simple awesome!

[Bev Rousch]

15.

OH MY HECK!
....amazing Cindy! ...wow. Hope your day is lovely, friend!

[Shirley Fread]

16.

Fabulous card, Cindy! Love the way you did the sails and the embellishments!

[Allison Cope]

17.

Gorgeous card Cindy! Love the pieces of map with the combo of the tall ship image! Wonderful!

[Debbi Clouser]

18.

Absolutely gorgeous!

[Danielle]

19.

WOW! Cindy-this is stunning! That map is colored perfectly and I love the waves!

[Cassie]

20.

wonderful card and love how you cut apart the map.

[Karen W]

21.

I love this and have preorderd mine already, can't wait to get them.

[Jenna Wunderlich]

22.

wow, this card is amazing!

[Pam Hornschu]

23.

Like all of your cards, this is amazing. The coloring and color choices are gorgeous.

[ChristineCreations]

24.

I LOVE how you've combined these sets with this sketch Cindy. It looks like it was made for it! Beautifully done

[Laurie Morse]

25.

Wonderful! I love your cards and the new stamps are fantastic. Perfect for my son's birthday card!!

[Maureen Chandler]

26.

Hi Cindy, I love the card - wonderful job!! It would be so cool to win it! XXX Maureen

[Leslie Miller]

27.

Love your subtle coloring of the map, and the torn waves and the whole ship scene is fantastic! Great layout, too. Guess I should learn to make a sailor's knot now that I have this set, hmmmmm?

[Shaela]

28.

this is stunning - you are so amazingly talented!!

[Margaret Peltier]

29.

STUNNING! One of the best cards I have seen in years!!

[Liz Williams]

30.

This card alone would sell this set!! It is awesome!

[Mich]

31.

Wow, I looooooooooooove this card, it is so beautiful. And what an amazing stamps !!!

[jan metcalf]

32.

How beautiful! Everything about your card is tops!

[Arielle]

33.

Super gorgeous card, Cindy! If I told you everything I loved about this card, I'd have to leave 50 comments, but the knot, brads, torn paper & coloring are just awesome!

[Laura (scrapnextras)]

34.

Fabulouso! I know I would need this set after seeing this (if I didn't already have it LOL) Love the colour blocking with the map and the popped up ship is perfect! Beautiful Cindy!

[auntie lisa]

35.

I always struggle with men's cards but this is very nice! I love the knot and very creative 'water'. Great job!!
Lisa

[Cindy Beach]

36.

Oh, this is fabulous and so stunning, Cindy.
Love your amazing coloring and details. I'm such a huge fan and decided to let you know how much I love your work.