Sep 27 2007
A Flourishes Preview
Imagine my delight when I opened my newest package from Flourishes and found such a stamp set that would include this beautiful, true to their name, flourished image! Oh, my — they really outdid themselves this time. This is just one of 12 stamps in this set and they’re all gorgeous!
I made a 5 1/4″ square card, although this image would work nicely on a standard card, too — probably best on a horizontal layout. I used some of the shimmery red cardstock they’ve included in the O Christmas Tree Combo Kit. I clear embossed it with SU!’s retired Filigree background. I just couldn’t bear to cover up too much of it so I made this big card with a very simple layout. That pretty metallic border down the side is something I bought locally a long time ago, but the white satin ribbon will be available at Flourishes next month.
I embossed the main image on Shimmery White with glittery Jewel Gold Stampendous embossing powder and colored it with SU! Markers in Handsome Hunter and Real Red. There’s simply not much more required when you’ve got a large, beautiful stamp like this.
I’m heading outside on this glorious Fall day, now. I’ve barely emerged from my stamp room the last three days. Not stamping, though. I’ve been cleaning, clearing and reorganizing. It’s a huge task! I did clear out a tiny space for stamping, finally, so I’ll be back with more soon. Take care, and have a wonderful day!
Stamps: Rejoice (Flourishes)
Paper: Shimmery white, shimmery red, gold metallic, Handsome Hunter
Ink: Versamark, Handsome Hunter and Real Red markers
Accessories: Ribbon, eyelets, tag corner punch
Beautiful card. Love the embossing and the colors. TFS!
So beautiful! I like how you embossed the background paper, very creative!
Oh Leslie, that is absolutely stunning!
Wow! As Julie always says -”Jaw-dropping gawjus”. This card is the definition of elegance. I’d have to say this is my favorite image from Flourishes, yet.
Oh my…this is just gorgeous!
Now THIS is a Christmas card. It positively glows!! I’ve got to check out this flourishes line. sigh
Leslie, I have learned to hold my breath when I visit your blog. I love this card! I don’t know what to say. This is a card that I would have to purchase if I say it on the shelf. You are too talented girl!
What a fabulously beautiful card!!!! Love that old filigree background — it is one of my favorites!!! Your embossed/colored image is wonderful!!! Perfect card for that image!!! Great job!!!
When the set is going to be out?
SO elegant and beautiful! I LOVE all the embossing you did! Love the colors too!
WOWZER! So pro like you are! Amazing work! Beautiful stamp!
TFS- Deb
This is spectacular! I wish I could reach out and actually touch this amazing card! It is elegance and beauty at it’s finest!! Wow!
This is soooo gorgeous! I love all of the embossing, the beautiful papers, ribbon…everything! It’s a stunner (and another ‘must have’ stamp set *wink*).
All the embossing is beautiful! I can’t wait to see the rest of the set!
I just absolutely love this card. wow!! it takes my breathe away!! really stunning.
This is gorgeous! It is such a wonderful image that you don’t need much to make it stand out. You did such a fantastic job with it. I just love that embossing and the lovely ribbon.
That really is a wonderful stamp, Leslie! And I love what you did with it. Great choice using that Gold Jewel EP - this must be a stunner IRL. Tres elegante. Linda
When, oh when, will be able to find these fabulous stamps on their website??? Your sample makes me itch to see more!
Oh- wow this card is gorgeous!!! When will this be available??? I LOVE ribbon, and really like the way you organized it. Thanks for your inspiration Leslie!
This card is truly beautiful. I love how you did the embossing on the Rejoice. It gives it the extra special touch that just makes the card POP. Anyone who recieves this card wil love it. Thanks for sharing it with me. Keep up the great work.
Shelly Hollar
You are amazing. Wonderful card creation. This is exactly what I imagined when I saw the set. I know it’s going to be lots of fun to create with. I am sure this one will out shine them all.
Stunning,what a beauty!!!
Wow, this is gorgeous!! I love the embossing and the beautiful ribbon. If you boxed these up and sold them you would have to clone yourself many times to keep up with all the orders!!! They would fly out the door.
BEAUTIFUL!!!! Absolutely lovely card. When can I get this one???? Can’t wait
I love the embossed background and the colors as well. Cannot wait to get my hands on that lovely satin ribbon
Absolutely gorgeous — love it!
What a stellar card Leslie! That gold embossing really makes this card design sing!
Linda