Spooky Cute for Bella

Happy Wednesday! The Whiff Of Joy challenge #165 is Halloween. Check out the blog and hope you can play along.

Now most of you know that I am not one for this particular day of the year. However some of the kids who come around are so stinkin cute just like Maya as Frankensteins wife is here.  ;-)  I made this for Isabella and will mail this off tomorrow. Maya is stamped on classic white card stock using Memento Tuxedo black ink and colored with various Copic markers. The fun little fence I added is using Die Light Picket fence along with the fun background Die Light Postage Stamp cut in some green gingham paper. Added some bakers twine and sparkle to the moon and booty bag. Voila! Have a wonderful day.

Tea Time for Isabella

Happy Tuesday and if you are a TeaPotter you know how special today is. We are honoring Isabella the cousin to Bridger who is also fighting cancer right now. The TeaPotters are enjoying tea and cookies today with creations for Isabella. Be sure to check it out and play along!

This darling image is called Tea Party and was perfect for my card for Isabella. I stamped the image onto classic white card stock using Memento Tuxedo black ink. Colored with various Copic markers. Once colored I have a simple layer of pink card stock underneath. Added some pink ribbon and some sparkly heart jewels. The two primas in the corner are from my good friend Pat, thanks girlie. A fancy little Spellbinders A2 Bracket one edge and voila!
I was able to attend a fundraiser breakfast for Isabella and Bridger this weekend. I was going to meet Isabella however she ended up in the ER with a 103 temp, so didn't get that chance. However I do have two photo's I can share with you all of this sweet little girl.

 Doesn't she just make you giggle with that mud on her face? Oh my... She was having fun I would say.

Here she is with a beautiful flower in her sweet dress. If you have a minute say a prayer for her and Bridger. Thanks for stopping by today.

FS349 Wintry Night

This weeks Featured Stamper is TesaB! Beautiful gallery and besides wanting to case them all I finally choose this Night Before Christmas to case. I basically kept it a wintry card, a cottage, the oval framing and similar colors. I changed the stamp, some colors, papers and the oval design and added a poinsettia to the This is an old PSX stamp that is discontinued long before I was even given it. I love the look and feel to the stamp. Added some stickles to all the snow. My poinsettia is using Die-Light Flower nested flowers two. My frame is using Spellbinders decorative oval that I popped up on dimensionals. Easy Peasy today. Hope you can play along!

Star of Bethlehem

The sneaks are over and we're taking the lid off Flourishes' October Release! Are you ready to see all three of these sets in their full glory? Well, they are all live, right now, in the Flourishes store HERE!

Now on to our final offering, one that is a gorgeous display of botanical beauty!

Named after the stars that lit the way for the birth of Jesus, this beautiful star-shaped flower embraces a meaning of purity, hope and happiness. Illustrated by Marcella Hawley, this set offers a beautiful and sweet scented way to ring in the Christmas season. This 4 by 6" set also offers four scripted sentiments perfect for your seasonal creations!

Flourishes is also unveiling something else...... just in time for Christmas!

You'll want to grab a copy for sure! This full-color 20 page catalog features dozens of sample ideas, photos of all of Flourishes Christmas stamp sets plus three fun-filled, step-by-step tutorials designed to help with your holiday gift giving! Just click HERE to see our new catalog in the Flourishes store!

More gift tags! I love how this turned out using Star of Bethlehem. I stamped the image onto Classic White Card Stock using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.

Colored with Copic Collections:

Once colored I die cut using Spellbinders Standard Circles Small, layered onto a paper doily. I also stamped and cut around the center flowers and popped them up on dimensionals. The base is Spellbinders Die Decorative Labels Twenty eight cut using Color Made Easy Poppy card stock with some Bo Bunny designer paper with white crochet lace wrapped around. Added some Color Made Easy Poppy rancho ribbon and gold cord. Voila!

While you're hopping about and seeing all the beautiful things our design team created using the Star of Bethlehem set, don't forget to try to figure out.....

Hidden among the Design Team’s blogs today is our Mystery Blogger of the day. Comment on her blog and you could be chosen to win today’s set! The more you comment, the better your chances of winning!

Allison Cope
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Heather Jensen
Julie Koerber
Maki Jones
Silke Ledlow
Tosha Leyendekker

Do you want to win Flourishes' October Release?

• If you would like a chance at winning all three of our October sets…you can play in our Christmas with a Twist Challenge – we will have multiple winners there! Deadline for entries is TODAY October 11th at 5 PM EST. Check out the link for the official rules!
• All three of our October sets can be ordered now and if you order all three, you can save a bundle with our New Release Bundle and get 10% off when you purchase all three sets together.This discount will only be available through October 18th, so you have to act fast! 
• Every one of our new sets has a coordinating cut file to go with them! So click HERE to see the Winter Berries file, HERE for the Star of Bethlehem and HERE for the Handmade Snowflakes Silhouette Cut file! These cut files make creating so much fun!
• And, don't forget to come back to the Flourishes Blog Saturday, October 12th for the Winner’s Circle where we’ll announce all of our winners of this weeks’ challenges!

CardMaker and Webster Pages Blog Hop

Welcome to CardMaker and Webster Pages October Blog Hop. If you just arrived here from 

Tanya's blog 

you are in the right place. Just joining us? Head on over to the CardMaker Blog to start hopping!

My creation is using the beautiful Family Traditions collection and is it ever beautiful. I think all the papers and embellishments in the collection are wonderful. This is a fun pocket front card that I created. The broach was a beautiful accent for the sentiment tag that uses Be Encouraged for the front of the pocket. 

 Below is the tag pulled out using scripture Jeremiah 29:11. One of my favorite scriptures. I don't know why this picture is a tad blurry, sorry about that. This little tag can be used as a bookmark I thought. My edges are die cut using Spellbinders A2 Bracket One die.

Your next stop in the blog hop is over to

  Webster's Pages Blog. 

The Webster's Page has some fun goodies up for grabs in the Blog Hop as well. Don't miss your chance at some goodies! Happy hopping! Have a wonderful day. 

Let it Snow...

Hi  all -- time for day two of Flourishes fabulous sneak peeks for October! Today, it's all about the whimsy of those winter months when the temperature drops and the flakes start to fly!

These whimsical snow flakes are just ready and waiting to be added to all of your winter and holiday themed creations! These hand-drawn flakes, created by Marcella Hawley, offer a dash of charm and style. This 4" by 6" set also offers three scripted sentiments that will give your cards the perfect punch.

And, what's more? This set is taking center stage in Flourishes brand new Class In A Box Kit for October! Here's a peek!

This rustic card kit with country charm comes with the stamp set, plus all the pre-cut paper, embellishments, trim and ribbon needed to make 6 cards -- two each of three designs! Just stamp, and put these beauties together. It's quick and easy card inspiration delivered right to your door! When you're done, save the full-color, glossy instructions to make all of these cards on your own in the future! This kit also features the 6" by 6" paper pack by Bazzill called Nordic Pines. What fun!
Yep a Christmas card gift set. I found this fun Silhouette Vintage Mailbox file and had to play with it. My mail box is using Crumb Cake card stock, after all the cuts were made I embossed Handmade Snowflakes randomly in white embossing powder.

Then to make the snowflakes stand out a bit more I took Copic Collection Iced Aqua and highlighted in between the flakes. My handle on the box is created with Spellbinders A2 Bracket Borders One die, that is die cut on both ends to make a beautiful handle. For my card I took one of the snowflakes and stamped it in the center of my Classic White Card Stock using tempting turquoise ink. My sentiment is stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. Die cut Spellbinders A2 Bracket Border One along the bottom edge. Tied off some Color Made Easy Emerald Coast teal blue ribbon and added a pave blue jewel to the center of my snowflake. Voila! This also fits the Challenge Christmas this month and your chance to win some Flourishes Goodies.
The Design Team created some wonderful creations showing off these Handmade Snowflakes! While you're out and about, don't forget about....

Hidden among the Design Team’s blogs today is our Mystery Blogger of the day. Comment on her blog and you could be chosen to win today’s set! The more you comment, the better your chances of winning!

Allison Cope
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Heather Jensen
Julie Koerber
Maki Jones
Silke Ledlow
Stacy Morgan
Tosha Leyendekker

Do you want to win Flourishes' October Release?

• If you would like a chance at winning all three of our soon-to-be released October sets…you can play in our Christmas with a Twist Challenge – we will have multiple winners there! Deadline for entries is FRIDAY October 11th at 5 PM EST. Check out the link for the official rules!
• All three of our October sets can be pre-ordered now, even before you see them all! Take advantage our New Release Bundle and get 10% off when you purchase all three sets together in a bundle. This discount will only be available through October 18th, so you have to act fast! 
• Keep in mind, all of these sets will be live first thing Friday morning in the Flourishes store along with the coordinating cut files for this release. 
• And, don't forget to come back to the Flourishes Blog Saturday, October 12th for the Winner’s Circle where we’ll announce all of our winners of this weeks’ challenges!

Be sure to stop on by tomorrow when we take the lid off our October release and show off a striking botanical beauty that is ready to shine this holiday season!
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Winter Berries

Hello all and welcome to day one of Flourishes sneak peeks for October! The clock is ticking to get those cards and creations done before the holidays hit. We're happy to report Flourishes has a handful of new sets guaranteed to help you shine this Christmas! Our first set is one that delivers an elegant flair!

Flourishes has taken the beautiful Cotoneaster plant and gave it a holiday flair with this new 4" by 6" set illustrated by Sam Pickard. The long and lean berry spray will add a dash of elegance and pop to all of your holiday cards and creations. We've paired this lovely image with six scripted sentiments crafted by the talented Dina Kowal.

A rather clean and simple card today using Winter Berries. I had these scraps of designer paper from Bo Bunny that just kept looking at me so I put them to use. Stamped my sentiment and leaves onto Classic White Card Stock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Colored with Copic Collections:

I then die cut the panel using Tailor Made Classic Keyhole Die and sponged around the panel before I removed the die. Added some flourished pearls and a wooden button jute twine bow to finish it off. Voila!

The Design Team created some wonderful creations showing off these beautiful winter berries. While you're hopping and looking at their cards, don't forget to try to figure out....

Hidden among the Design Team’s blogs today is our Mystery Blogger of the day. Comment on her blog and you could be chosen to win today’s set! The more you comment, the better your chances of winning.

Allison Cope
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Heather Jensen
Julie Koerber
Maki Jones
Silke Ledlow
Tosha Leyendekker

Do you want to win Flourishes' October Release?

• If you would like a chance at winning all three of our soon-to-be released October sets…you can play in our Christmas with a Twist Challenge – we will have multiple winners there! Deadline for entries is FRIDAY October 11th at 5 PM EST. Check out the link for the official rules!
• All three of our October sets can be pre-ordered now, even before you see them all! Take advantage our New Release Bundle and get 10% off when you purchase all three sets together in a bundle. This discount will only be available through October 18th, so you have to act fast! 
• Keep in mind, all of these sets will be live first thing Friday morning in the Flourishes store along with the coordinating cut files for this release. 
• And, don't forget to come back to the Flourishes Blog Saturday, October 12th for the Winner’s Circle where we’ll announce all of our winners of this weeks’ challenges!

Be sure to stop on by tomorrow when we share a set that will have you longing for those days when the snow starts to fly!