May 13 2008
New From Flourishes
Spring is a time of renewal and new life and I guess that’s as good a time as any for Flourishes to release their new Rock a Bye Baby set. I see such love and sweetness in these gentle vintage images. I really do like this set.
There are four stamps in the set, all of which are shown here. They’re perfect for coloring with soft chalks for the delicate shading and moon glow effect. I kept to colors that felt vintage this time around but I’ll be looking forward to trying my hand at some different looks, as well. The crescent moon on the tin was cut out and raised on dimensional foam tape. I haven’t decided yet what might go in the tin. Any ideas? I think some baby soaps would be nice, or maybe an assortment of itty bitty socks or booties.
Here’s a little closer look at the card:
I used some starry, sparkly Disney vellum by EK Success to create a night sky for my background. It’s adhered with double stick tape under the ribbon and behind the main image. It’s further secured with the ribbon tied through a slot punch opening in the corner. After I stamped the sentiment I trimmed around it and snipped the ends to make it resemble a stream of ribbon. The ecru lace added an additional touch of vintage to the design.
Flourishes has released another set today, as well. It features lilacs and magnolias and you may imagine it’s a set after my own heart. I’ll be sharing a card from that set tomorrow.
Now, for a little excitement…have you heard Flourishes big news yet? They’re no longer the three Flourishes ladies many of us have become familiar with: Jan Marie Caruso, Nancy Kirk and Sharon Doolittle. They’ve grown to four. And who might that fourth Flourish be, you wonder? Well…
Gosh, I think you should take a little trip right here to find out — I wouldn’t want to spoil her surprise! I’m truly delighted at this news and I know all Four Flourishes are, as well!
You may also want to check Flourishes’ SCS forum Wednesday, the 14th, for another one of their fun contests with a very generous prize. They’ll be announcing their big news there, too. It’s BIG! And I think it means big, wonderful, exciting things in store for all of us stampers, too!
Thank you so much for dropping in on me today. Have a wonderful rest of the week!
- Stamps: Rock a Bye Baby
- Paper: Not Quite Navy, EK Success Disney vellum, More Mustard, So Saffron, Whisper White, SU! Spring Flowers DP (retired)
- Ink: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, More Mustard
- Accessories: Stampin’ Pastels for coloring, ribbon, lace, ticket corner punch, slot punch, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
I may not like this? Are you kidding?? How could I possibly not like this, it’s GORGEOUS!!! I love the colors, and your coloring, and the lace. Just adorable. And what exciting news too, hurray for her!!!
How funny that I happened to order the Lilac set tonight, I had no idea it was brand-spankin’ new! I am so out of touch with the blog world, boo hoo.
What a precious set. Love the vintage look and your coloring is outstanding. Looking forward what you do with the floral images.
Oh, Leslie!!! This project takes my breath away!!! You do such wonders with your chalks, and this project is just over-the-top fabulous!!! I so love these beautiful vintage baby images, and you have showcased them to perfection!!! OH, to be the lucky Mom who receives this set — thank you for sharing such a beautiful project with all of us!!! And, as always, thank you for your instructions!!!
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Beautiful pieces, Leslie!! That looks like a wonderful set, very different and i love your color choices!
Leslie, Leslie, Leslie!! What an amazing gift set. Just when I think your work couldn’t get any better, you create something like this!! I love it tons
OHHH MYYY GOODDNESSS.. I have a thing for baby/preggo stamps.. and your project is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO amazing.. I can not even find the words.. It is so beautiful.. WOW.. is all I could think to say right now.. You are AMAZING! WOW!
TFS
Oh my gosh…..what you can do with chalk is simply amazing! This is a beautiful stamp set, and if this showcase doesn’t make everyone want it…nothing will! Totally fabulous work. Every single detail is pure perfection!
The coloring on this does give it a terrific vintage feel, awesome coloring and that ribbon/lace are to die for, wonderful touch!
Oh Heavens Leslie ~ This card and tin are so darn cute, I almost wanna cry…Probably because of the vintage colors and the fact that I am gonna be a grandmother for the 1st time in August…and It’s a Boy!! You are way too creative and Flourishes is so very fortunate to have you on their Design Team!! Again, Love it!!
Oh Leslie, this is fabulous! Your colouring is amazing…I love the way you did the main image on your card with the yellow halo around the moon…just beautiful! I also love the little ribbon tied at the top! Wonderful colours, gorgeous set!
I had to order this set! It’s BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I love your coloring, I hope I can do something close to yours,I doubt it but I’ll work at it!!
TFS!!!
Leslie, your chalk coloring on these images is amazing — I just keep gazing at it! What a fabulous gift that showcases this set to perfection!
Leslie, this is such a cute baby card…I love it and your coloring is awesome!
Pinky
My mouth literally dropped open when I saw this card. You are such a beautiful artist! And what a darling stamp set. Also, I am not a big lace person, but adding it to this card was perfect and has inspired me to think of ways to use it. Thank you for sharing your inspriational and lovely card.
Leslie, these are gorgeous! Beautiful pieces of art! I admire your coloring…it is awesome!
What a sweet, lovely gift and card! The new images are soooo adorable and I absolutely agree with everyone that your coloring is awesome!!! I like the booties idea:) Who could resist a teeny, tiny pair of booties coming out of this gorgeous container!!!
This is lovely. I saw this set used on another blog, and wasn’t impressed with it at all. In fact, the moon looked freeky. I really like what you did with the set. Your colouring is amazing.
This is gorgeous. The colours are fab. Deb x
WOW Leslie! Your artwork ROCKS!
Leslie, this is so adorable! I envy the lucky recipient to this gorgeous set. The pastels are so wonderful with this set! Oh, now I’ve got to this. My cousin’s wife just had a baby and this is so perfect.
Love your vintage look with this sweet baby set. Your shading and glow around the moon are exquisite
I think the idea of baby socks in the tin is wonderful. Wouldn’t this tin be wonderful for cotton balls or some other little item that are so handy for newborns? TFS
Jaw dropping, breath taking, gorgeous card. I have never seen anything more beautiful. It couldn’t be more perfect, Leslie.
Wow! The coloring on this card is just amazing! Seriously beautiful!
This is such a wonderful and precious set, Leslie!! Your coloring and shading is stunning!! Perfect papers, colors, ribbon choices…everything is just perfect!!
Wow how adorable is this!! Beautiful Leslie!!
What an absolutely amazing ensemble! It really is beautiful. You captured the true style of this set, I just love what you’ve done here!
This is so sweet, Leslie!! And as always, your coloring is beyond amazing!
Oh my this is adorable!! I love the way you colored this!!
This is gorgeous! You really have come up with some stunning projects for the latest releases. You totaly make me want to own this set!
So, so sweet! I love the glow of the moon and how you cut out and shaded the little banner.
Oh, Leslie! What a gorgoeus vintage ensemble! I saw that stamp and wondered how it could be colored effectively, but you certainly conquered it beautifully!
WOW, I cannot believe that is colored with pastels. You have inspired me to use my chalks more often! I love that litte banner for the sentiment, too!
Leslie, I know I always say how much I LOVE your work but WOW!!!! Your card and little box are just too sweet!!! This set was made just for you!!!
I LOVE it, Jennifer
This is such a sweet and pretty gift set using these new baby images! I really like the colors you chose and how you used that starry vellum and (as always) your beautiful coloring with pastels. The shading around the images and sponging along the edges sets everything off so beautifully. I had to go look at the set itself to fully appreciate how you did the “Rock a bye baby” sentiment on the card. It’s all so wonderful in every little detail! Linda