Hello Stampers~
WooHoo! Flourishes RELEASE DAY is here! All of this month's new sets are now available for purchase in the Flourishes Store. Oh happy day! :)
Today the design team is showcasing the awesome Sweet Days of Summer set. This is a wonderful silhouette set drawn by the very-talented Lauren Pope.
I wanted a clean and crisp look to my card, and I thought these awesome Black Orchid papers from SEI would do the trick quite nicely. :) I love that top pattern, since it mimics the sprinkler in the image I used.
I embossed the image in black on Classic White cardstock. I cut out both circles using Spellbinders Classic Circle Nestabilities, and air-brushed them with Copic markers from the following collections:
The wavy border was made with an EK Success border punch. The ribbons are Turquoise Cotton Linen and Black Braided Trim. The black button and rhinestones add the finishing touches.
The card itself is 5-1/4" square.
Here's a close-up:
Fun, isn't it? Wait until you see the rest of the images in the set! Check 'em out on the rest of the design team blogs:
Don't forget that ONE of those links above is today's....
Stop by the Flourishes Blog for all the details!
There are several other challenges going on right now; so you have lots of chances to win FREE stamps! Stop by the Flourishes Blog for all the details.
I am heading out on another adventure this morning...yup, on the road again! This time myself and my two youngest children are off to visit my parents in Virginia. :) We'll be spending tonight in Hershey, PA, and making the most of it by spending the afternoon/evening at Hershey Park . I have fond memories of Hershey Park from my teen years...can't wait to experience it through the eyes of my own children!
Have an absolutely fabulous weekend, friends! I'll have a few blog posts to share with you this week; so you won't even notice that I'm gone.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Hugs,
~Cindy
What gorgeous colors and wonderful design.
Posted by: Rebekka | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 01:10 AM
Beautiful fun card. Great job.......
Posted by: Sharman DeLuca | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 01:39 AM
I just love this delightful silhouette image and your card is beautiful! Perfect colors and paper choices!
Posted by: Shirley N | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 02:35 AM
I couldn't agree more about how perfect the papers are for this image that you chose! How fun!
Posted by: Toni Storie | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 02:43 AM
Perfect colours for this water scene. I love this stamp set.
Posted by: Elizabeth Lincoln | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 02:55 AM
Oh that looks like such a happy summer scene!!
Posted by: LuvLee | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 03:29 AM
Sensational use of colour, love all the black accents they pair so well with the silho image!
Posted by: Edna Morrisedie | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 03:56 AM
Perfect card for the image--love the dotted paper, wavy border, and pearl accents.
Posted by: lisa808 | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 04:03 AM
You chose such perfect colors and layout for that image to shine! love it!
Posted by: Ujjwal | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 04:22 AM
Love your color choice! This card looks like summer.
Posted by: Emily | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 05:26 AM
verry stunning card love your pretty collours and those image is so sweet!!!
xxpetra
Posted by: petra wetzels | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 05:44 AM
Darling card, the colors on this are perfect! This has been such a fun week!!
Posted by: Karen Wallace | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 06:11 AM
This stamp set looks like so much fun and a great card to showcase this image.
Posted by: Debbie D. | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 07:44 AM
A stunning card with gorgeous colours.
Posted by: Sue | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 07:53 AM
Great papers with this image. Love your card...great stamp set!
Posted by: Theresa P | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 08:05 AM
Aw! This card is awesome! I LOVE the silhouette stamps! And this one looks SO fun!!!
Have fun on your trip! Hershey Park is awesome!!! Plus there are some outlets right down the street if you have time to shop! (there's a scrapbook store somewhere in those outlets too!)
Posted by: Erin Smetak | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 08:30 AM
Love all the images in this set, and especially the "kindred spirits" sentiment. Your card is lovely - the colors are perfect for this silhouette!
Posted by: Lin | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 09:01 AM
Very pretty--I like the airbrushing and the papers you used.
Posted by: Sue D | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 09:01 AM
Oh my gosh, GF... I LOVE this card and I can see now... ugh... loving that set!!! Off to Flourishes. Thanks! *wink*
Posted by: Tina Gilliland | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 09:15 AM
cute image nice card.
Posted by: yogi | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 09:35 AM
our card is beautiful--love the black for the image. That's a great choice. Have a terrific vacation!
Posted by: Janet B | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 09:38 AM
This is so pretty, Cindy! I love your choice of papers.
Posted by: Linda E | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Crisp and clean is right with so much color and life. Totally makes me smile Cindy! Adorable and fun.
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Perfect papers, perfect colors. Love it!
Posted by: Cheryl W | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 10:32 AM
You rocked this set Cindy! The aqua colors and the depth of the black is so perfect together girl! I hope you have a wonderful time with the kids on the road trip!
Posted by: ChristineCreations | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 10:35 AM
So delightful - love the soft coloring!
Posted by: Lillian Child | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 11:04 AM
GORGEOUS card and GORGEOUS stamps!
Posted by: Andrea Scoville | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Great card! Love this set - can't wait to own it! Your blog inspires me! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Sue Stevens | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Beautiful colors. The rhinestones also mimic your paper. Really nice.
Posted by: Mildred | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Beautiful card - love the blues and green on the background with the awesome pop of orange!!!
Posted by: Tera | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Beautiful card,I love this image, so playful.
Posted by: Dee DiGiambattista | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 01:59 PM
Fabulous, simply fabulous!!
Posted by: Linda Carson | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 02:05 PM
Wow the card is wonderful,Love your work
Posted by: Edith Canales | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 03:24 PM
Wow, this is beautiful! LOVE that image, and your papers are gorgeous, just perfect!
Posted by: Tanya Phillips | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 03:38 PM
Those colors and black embellishments are gorgeous! ;)
Posted by: Marlena M | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 05:28 PM
Your card is so colorful and happy! Love how you designed the circles and put the whole front together to produce such an inspiring card. Flouishes has done it again with some unbelievable images. Wow. ekc
Posted by: Evette K. Ciampo | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 06:08 PM
Your dp is so perfect with the images and I love your great card design
Posted by: holly AKA kopykat | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 08:10 PM
YOur card is FABulous!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 08:54 PM
Loving this image! And I love the sponged colors you used to create the scene. Love your whole card--it's beautiful!
Posted by: Heather Mills | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 10:08 PM
This is amazing, Cindy!! I LOVE, LOVE the airbrushed background! Beautiful DPs too!
Posted by: Makiko Jones | Friday, August 12, 2011 at 10:22 PM
Really cute card - looks like a lot of fun!
Posted by: Peachy Wessels | Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 04:46 AM
So gorgeous! I am in love with this set!!
Posted by: Ree Donnelly | Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 10:19 AM
OH My Word Cindy!!! This is just stunning girl! LOVE those colors together and the awesome layout! I looked and looked and looked and then savored this beautiful creation of yours! GORGEOUS!
big hugs,
Sankari :)
Posted by: Sankari | Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Fabulous colors, design, and papers for this image! I love it, Cindy!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 09:29 PM
Adorable! Love that pop of orange--so unexpected and perfect!
Posted by: Barbara | Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Love this design, Cindy! Great layout and colors!
Posted by: Tammy Hershberger | Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 03:22 PM
This is so beautiful Cindy! I love the soft graduation of colors and the pp on top is perfect! One of my favorites!
Posted by: Danielle | Monday, August 15, 2011 at 09:55 AM
This is GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Jessie/knightrone | Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 10:06 PM