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Monday, October 31, 2016

Flourishes October Release Sale - Treats no Tricks!!

Hello friends,

I am excited to share with you that Flourishes LC has all of the October New Release stamps on sale - you are going to want to check them out.  Jan Marie has advertised this sale on the Flourishes LC Blog and we are all sharing so everyone has the chance to see it.



A little Disclaimer from meWe do not officially celebrate Halloween in Australia and I personally do not celebrate it due to personal/faith reasons.  Please understand that while I do not in any way endorse Halloween - I do LOVE Flourishes LC images and am more than happy to advertise this sale.

From the Desk of Jan Marie

Hello Stampers,

Yes it's time for Candy Corn and Halloween.  To celebrate we  decided no tricks only treats.

 All October releases are on sale for a whooping 15% off.    That means they are on sale, 4x6 set for $15.29.  There is more, purchase $55.00 or more and US address get FREE SHIPPING.

Order only one stamp, we'll ship in a plain brown envelope for $3.00 -There are restrictions, no insurance, no tracking number, and no guarantee from Flourishes if you have problems with you shipment.  We will ll do what we can, but it's not a guarantee.

October sets are -




Go Tell it on the Mountain,   both large and small



This Treat comes to an end on Monday,  Oct 31 at midnight EST

International mail rates apply for all non US addresses-Sorry :-(
Visit our store: flourisheslc.com/store
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Make sure you pop across and check out the beautiful sets that are available to you - who doesn't love a sale!!

Take care friends and Thank you for your comments and all of the
 support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

                {{{Hugs}}} and happy creating   
                                     

Friday, October 28, 2016

Flourishes LC Friday Blog Hop - Pastels

Hello Flourishes Friends! Welcome to another Flourishes LC October Challenge  - I hope you are ready for more inspiration today. Thank you for the lovely comments you make - each one was read and appreciated!  This week Rebecca  has challenged the Snr. Designers to use pastels  on our card 


 I have used one of the images from the gorgeous Glory to God card - and it has to be said - these angels are divine. 


I have stamped the image onto Flourishes LC Classic White card stock using black ink and coloured using Chameleon Pens.


 It has been fussy cut/hand cut using scissors and popped upusing  3D Foam Squares, onto embossed patterned paper that has been sponged using a pastel blue and gold.


The framed sentiment has also been stamped onto Flourishes LC Classic White card stock using black ink, fussy cut/hand cut out and sponged using teal ink.  This has been popped up using 3D Foam Squares onto lace that has been adhered to the top of the embossed later.  The layers have been popped up onto a pre-cut filigree card base.


The wings have had random touches of Kindy Glitz/ Liquid Glitter added - to give them a subtle shimmer.  Finishing off with a strip of beautiful bling borders. 

Now, to see more gorgeous creations, the next stop is Naomi's Blog, be sure to stop by all of the designer’s blogs and get inspired - then go shopping at Flourishes!  

Linda Lucas - that's me
Feel free to leave us comments – we love to hear from you, each comment is read and appreciated!
Have fun hopping and enjoy the scenery along the way!
{{{Hugs}}} and happy creating
                                 

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Spellbinders Debi Adams Hello Geo Heart Tutorial

Hello friends - today I am sharing a tutorial for Spellbinders using one of the new Geo Dies by Debi Adams.  Love these 'cool' dies but could not resist adding a little 'shabby' twist to it.


Debi Adams clean and simple approach continues with an eclectic line full of fun, quirky and trendy designs called Wild and Free Collection.

Spellbinders Products:
Other: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: E-Z Adhesive Runner, 3D Foam Squares;  Imagine Crafts: Memento Luxe in Rose Bud; White cardstock; Dark and light pink cardstock; Want2Scrap: Baby Bling - White pearls; Sanding Block; Acrylic Block; Auhentique Paper

1. Cut/emboss one (1) Hello Geo Heart using both heart pattern and heart Dies and patterned paper.
2. Cut/emboss one (1) Hello Geo Heart using heart dies light pink cardstock.
3. Cut/emboss one (1) Hello Geo Heart Sentiment using dark pink cardstock.
4. Emboss white cardstock using Lazer Beams Embossing folder.
5. Randomly sponge embossed cardstock where the embossed laser beams cross using Rose Bud ink and a sponge dauber.
6. Adhere the heart pattern to the sold heart using liquid glue.
7. Pop the Geo Heart up on 3D Foam Squares on the center of the embossed layer.
8. Adhere sentiment across the lower portion of the Geo Heart as shown below.
9. Adhere lace flower and mulberry paper rose on the left side of the sentiment,
10. Adhere small pink button to the top of the heart, 
11. Add a medium white pearl to the center and apply liquid glitter around the button - allow to dry.
12. 




Take care friends and Thank you for your comments and all of the
 support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

                {{{Hugs}}} and happy creating
                  
                                

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Flourishes LC October New Release blog Hop - Day 6

Hello everyone - welcome to the 6th and final day of Flourishes October Blog Hop! If you came from Bev's Blog - you are in the right place. We have some absolutely fabulous stamp sets that we are excited to share with you!!  Today we are going to see our newest set called Must be Santa illustrated by Beverly Cole.  



I have stamped the Santa image onto Flourishes Classic White card stock using black ink.  It has then been coloured using  Chameleon Art Pensfussy cut/ hand cut out and popped up on to a Die-cut oval, using 3D Foam Squares onto a Die-cut using Joyous by Authentique Paper which is available in the Flourishes LC Store. The  Oval has been lightly sanded to add a distressed touch.


The layered image has been popped up onto a premade card base and die cut patterned paper,  The sentiments have also been stamped using Black ink and hand cut, creating a dovetail at each end.  These have been adhered using liquid glue.


  Santa's belt has been created using a strip of black cardstock, with a gold die-cut for a buckle and a large red bling added to the center,  As the bling is large I have used a strong liquid glue to adhere it,



Be sure to visit the other designers' pages today, your next stop is Naomi's Blog, then go shopping at Flourishes! 

Linda Lucas - you are here

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!
{{{Hugs}}} and happy crafting
                                 

Friday, October 21, 2016

Flourishes FL October New Release Blog Hop Day 5


Hello everyone - welcome to Day  5of  Flourishes September Blog Hop! If you came from Bev's Blog - you are in the right place. How are you enjoying the stamp sets that we are excited to share with you!!  Today we are going to see our newest set called Christmas Sentiments illustrated by Beverly Cole




Perfectly Pierced Classic Frames Die Set


I have stamped the Christmas Sentiment onto Flourishes Classic White card stock using black ink.  It has then been cut/e,bossed using the Perfectly Pierced Classic Frames Die Set #1 (#1 being the smallest).  The Die has been used as a stencil, sponging around the inside edges using Golden Glitz Ink and a sponge dauber.


The Die Cut sentiment has been popped up onto a gold Die cut using 3D Foam Squares, this in turn has also been popped up onto Perfectly Pierced Classic Frames Die Set #2 (#2 being the largest) that has been cut/embossed using patterned paper, which has been lightly sanded around the embossed layer to add a light distressed look.


The layers have been adhered to a die cut card base using foam tape for dimension; finishing off with a gold double bow on the lower left hand side of the card and white pearls on the corners of the white card base. 

Be sure to visit the other designers' pages today, your next stop is Naomi's Blog, then go shopping at Flourishes! 

Linda Lucas - you are here

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{hugs}}} and happy crafting

                                 

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Flourishes LC Ocotober New Release Blog Hop - Day 4

Hello everyone - welcome to Day 4 of Flourishes October Blog Hop! If you came from Bev's Blog - you are in the right place. We have a special stamp set to share with you today - our newest set called Hanukkah illustrated by Beverly Cole.  



I have stamped the image onto Flourishes Classic White card stock using black ink and coloured it using Chameleon Pens The Star of David has been fussy cut/ hand cut using scissors and popped up; using  3D Foam Squares; onto some layered Die-cuts,  The background layer is created using Designer Papers from Flourishes LC.


 The sentiment has also been stamped using black ink, cut around and adhered to the card using E-Z Permanent Runner.  I have added some yellow to the Star and a coat of irRESISTile Pico Embellisher in Shimmer for the gloss.  Faux Stitching has been added around the paper piercing on the edges of the patterned paper using a black detail pen.

Be sure to visit the other designers' pages today, your next stop is Naomi'sBlog - then go shopping at Flourishes!

Linda Lucas - you are here

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!
{{{Hugs}}} and happy crafting

                                

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Spelbinders Blessed Fall Card Tutorial

Hello everyone, I am sharing a tutorial for Spellbinders using one of the Die D-Lites and the new Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine - 6" Platform  I had a lot of fun creating this card and hope you like it too!  




You can see the full project and tutorial HERE.  I would love to hear what you think.

Take care friends - thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!
{{{Hugs}}} and happy crafting
                                   

Flourishes October New Release Blog Hop - Day 3

Hello everyone - welcome to Day 3 of  the Flourishes October Blog Hop  If you came from Bev's Blog you are in the right place.We have another fabulous stamp set that we are excited to share with you!!  Today we are showcasing another of our new sets called Go Tell it on the Mountain illustrated by Lauren Pope.







I have stamped the Church image onto Flourishes Classic White card stock using black ink and coloured it using Chameleon Pens


The sky has been sponged using torn paper and Summer Sky ink .  


The sentiment has been stamped using VersaMark Ink and Silver embossing Powder.  The trimmed image has been layered into a pre-made dark blue card base.  This image can be used for many occasions and is a pleasure to colour - a bit like therapy! Wink:wink!

Be sure to visit the other designers' pages today, your next stop is Naomi's Blog, then go shopping at Flourishes! 

Linda Lucas - you are here

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{hugs}}} and happy crafting
                              

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Flourishes LC October New Release Blog Hop - Day 2

Hello everyone - welcome to Day 2 of Flourishes October Blog Hop! If you came from Bev's Blog - you are in the right place. We have an absolutely fun stamp set that we are excited to share with you!!  Today we are going to see our newest set called Elf N Christmas illustrated by Lauren Pope and I have not one but two cards to share with you today!







I am sure you would be agreeing with me - the elves in this set are totally divine - and how about that ornament - gorgeous!!  I have stamped the Elf image onto Flourishes Classic White card stock using black ink and coloured it using Chameleon Pens.  It has been fussy cut/hand cut using scissors popped up;using  3D Foam Squares onto Authentique Paper  cut/embossed using the Perfectly Pierced Classic Hourglass Die Set.


The sentiment has been stamped onto Flourishes Classic White card stock using black ink, hand cut and layered onto red cardstock.  This has been added to the top of the Die and a button and red bling have been added.  The center of the sentiment banner has been popped up using one 3D Foam Square in the center to hold the curve in place.  Washi tape has been added and the layered image added to a pre-cut filigree card base.

My second card uses the same set, along with the Jester - Diamond Background stamp - love how they work together.



                                                                  I have also used the


                                              Perfectly Pierced Classic Hourglass Die Set

I have also used Authentique Paper which is available at Flourishes LC.  My image has also been coloured using Chameleon Pens - and don't you love that pom pom trim - it has been sitting in my stash just waiting for the right card to be created! Wink:wink!!  Finishing off with Baby Bling - Red Rhinestones and a little shimmer - after all; it is for Christmas!



Be sure to visit the other designers' pages today, your next stop is Naomi'sBlog - then go shopping at Flourishes!

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!
{{{Hugs}}} and happy crafting