Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Flourishes' Timeless Tuesday #253 AND a New Stamp Reveal...



Hello all and welcome to a very special kick off to Flourishes' January Release! Not only are we ushering the new release in with a fun-filled Timeless Tuesday Challenge but we are showcasing a set designed to honor Flourishes' owner and founder.  For our challenge today, yours truly is your hostess and I am challenging you to Get in Shape!


That's right....let's celebrate one of the most popular New Year's Resolutions in a new way....make a shaped card!  I know you can do it.....and to make things even more interesting, you are going to be able to feast your eyes on this gorgeous new stamp set that we are all featuring today!  And when I say all, I mean ALL because the Senior Design team is joining in on the fun!  So without further ado....

INTRODUCING....

FlowersForJanGraphic Wisteria, Peonies and Bearded Iris -- all three of these flowers are favorites of Flourishes' founder and owner Jan Marie Caruso. Sentimentally illustrated by Marcella Hawley, these beautiful blooms honor the lady at the helm at Flourishes. Three breathtaking flowers paired with three beautifully scripted words and five accent words. This 4" by 6" set is sure to be one you reach for just to send creations to friends far and wide for any and all occasions! Would you like to win this set along with the other two sets being released this month? All you need to do is play along with us!!! We have a special treat for you today -- two actually! First, in honor of Jan Marie and this very special set, Flourishes' Senior Design Team is joining along in this challenge to give you double the inspiration! As you hop around getting inspired on ways to "Get In Shape", don’t forget to try to figure out….
Mystery-Blogger-Graphic
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.

Have you got all of that now?  I know...it's a lot to take in!  Since this stamp set is all of Jan Marie's favorite flowers, I really wanted to pay special tribute to this amazing lady.  Although we have never met, I am eternally grateful to her for the opportunity to work with her incredible product line and represent her company.  I just know she has got to be one of the most amazing people!

 For this special card I wanted to make something unique.  I took my cue from these beautifully drawn images....they reminded me of vintage prints and then I decided make it resemble a vintage jewelry piece.  For my card, I used the wonderful Iris image.  I colored this beauty up with Copics and then I used a few Spellbinders dies for my card...Classic Ovals Small, Floral Ovals, and for my card base Labels 28.   



 I stamped my image and sentiment with Memento Tuxedo Black onto Flourishes Classic Ivory card stock while it was still in the oval die.  Next, I colored my image with copics, put it back in the oval die, and sponged Ranger Antique Linen Distress Ink around to give it an aged look.  I wanted to make this look like a vintage cameo or one of those vintage resin pins, so next I added a few layers of Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel and heat set each layer. Versamark ink is perfect for this to adhere your UTEE. After 3 layers, I let it cool, and then cracked it to make it look like cracked glass!  This is such a fun technique and it really gives your project that vintage feel.  I finished off my image by edging it out with a Krylon Gold Leafing pen, layering it with a few papers, then adhering it to my gold leafed Floral Oval die cut and layered Labels 28 card base. I left this free from any other embellishment so the beautiful image and cracked glass finish could be center stage.   


I am always amazed at the tremendous detail these stamps deliver....the sentiments in this set are so delicate and will be some you will reach for again and again.  Well, I hope you enjoyed my little card, but you really must see what all of the Flourishes designers have for your inspiration....I am sure you will not be disappointed!  Remember, leave a little blog love for everybody and then link up your own "Get in Shape" creation!  I can't wait to see what you come up with....thanks so much for stopping by!  And a very special thank you to Jan Marie for allowing me to be a part of such a special group of ladies....I hope you enjoy all of the flowers in your beautiful garden today!  
~Katie

Supplies
Stamps:  Flowers for Jan
Paper:  Flourishes Classic Ivory card stock, Navy paper, patterned paper 
Dies:  Spellbinders Classic Oval Small, Floral Ovals, Labels 28
Other: UTEE, Heat Gun, Krylon Gold Leafing Pen
And these Copic colors:  B21, B23, B24, B26, B29, Y13, Y17, G40, G43, G46, G85, YG91

46 comments:

  1. Absolutely stunning as usual. I expect nothing less from you. The elegance you put into every card, amazes me. The gold frame and vintage vibe are trademarks of a "Katie" card. :)

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  2. Katie, I'm totally amazed by each card you make. You are one talented lady. I wish I could color half as good as you do. Guess I need to practice, practice, practice. lol Keep up the great work.

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  3. Love the shape and the way the flowers fram the sentiment. Beautiful card.

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  4. Such a beautiful card. LOVE the crackly bg.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com

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  5. This card is fabulous, your coloring on the irises is amazing!

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  6. Beautiful irises! Such a stunning card!

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  7. Absolutely stunning! Your deep blue irises are gorgeous and I love the vintage effect of the cracked glass technique

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  8. Really stunning card! Love the beautiful blues and your fantastic coloring!

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  9. So glad you used the iris on your stunning card -- that's my favorite flower!!

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  10. So beautiful lovely vintage feel. I also love the 'cracked glass' technique, perfect on your card! Great Challenge, count me in! TFS!!!

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  11. GOAL ACCOMPLISHED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW KATIE!!!!!!! :) This is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!LOOOOOOOOOOOVE the technique you've used! AND I'm a KRYLON GOLD PEN FAN!!!!!!!!!:) LOVE THEM!!! :) TOTALLY AWESOME JOB!!!!!!!!!:) GORGEOUS WORK!!!!!!;)

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  12. Oh...my....goodness!!!! Your card is so incredible!!! I love the vintage look you achieved, the colors are perfect, the cracked glass was a clever idea, and the leafing pen was the icing on the cake! Fabulous, fabulous card!!!!!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!!

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  13. Katie, your card is breathtaking! The flowers look so deep and real... and the cracked glass look is gorgeous!

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  14. This is absolutely stunning Katie! I love everything about it! The colours, the cracked glass, the touches of gold, perfect!

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  15. Your coloring on those irises is absolutely stunning. I love your card, thanks for the great inspiration!!

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  16. Wow, this is so beautiful! I love the vintage look you made with the cracked glass, gold edging and gorgeous coloring! A really stunning card!

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  17. Just beautiful. Your colouring is perfect. The irises are stunning. Love the cracked glass effect. It is like looking into the garden through an old window.

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  18. This is gorgeous, Katie. Love the shape of the card and cracked glass effect!

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  19. Love this so much! You did a marvelous job with the vintage look, coloring and just everything.

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  20. Gorgeous! I love blue! Lovely coloring on the iris.

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  21. Love your beautifully colored bearded iris and that precious sentiment. Your card is gorgeous and full of detail. Lovely!

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  22. Katie, this is stunning! The irises look amazing, you’ve given it such great detail and the antiquing is gorgeous too! A really wonderful design.

    And thanks for your sweet words about the wisteria too! Having never seen them - it’s so good that they bear a resemblance to the real thing Georgia girl! Hugs!

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  23. Just stunning!!! I really love the Iris - can't get them to grow well here in NW Florida - my sister literally collects them and has a huge patch along one fence line - makes me jealous :)

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  24. Love this creation - super use of framing.
    loyaz1@wbhsi.net

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  25. Although peonies are my favorites, thanks for the peek at the irises! You have done a beautiful job of coloring these. Great card.

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  26. Beautiful--I like the vintage look.

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  27. Thud... mouth on the floor! Okay you know I love blue so how thoughtful to make me a card. :-) hee hee Your cracked glass is very COOL! I have yet to try that and I might have to now. Gorgeous sweet friend!

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  28. Wow! LOVE the cracked glass with your beautifully colored Irises!! Your card is stunning!

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  29. Katie, elegant elegant iris of blue from Flowers for Jan by Flourishes.....let Tina and daughters know what Flourishes you color and visit their bloomin' iris garden come spring. lovely! simply lovely! Keep Looking UP! mt23stamperatydc

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  30. Katie, this is gorgeous! Looks so vintage and elegant and you captured every feel you were going for. I really like the layers you picked out and that great technique which is also one of my favorites. Super beautiful card for a friend. We are good here in South AL - just a bit cold as I know you are too. Crazy when the Deep South is just as cold as the North! Hugz!!!!

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  31. "Good golly Miss Molly!" That's one stunner of a creation Katie! You have such an amazing eye for detail and your colouring is truly amazing! I am so in love with everything you create! Another awesome creation girl!

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  32. I love the gold and blue! You really achieved a stunning color on the irises.

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  33. When I first saw this card I "WOW"...very gorgeous!!! (You are sending it to me, right? lol)

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  34. Thanks for sharing your beautiful card.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

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  35. Katie, another gaze at this fine beauty of a Flourishes Flowers for Jan card. Delicate specific work makes this worth a return or two. Thanks for sharing your talent. How enjoyable!
    Keep Looking UP! mt23stamperatydc

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  36. Beautiful card and design. Great challenge this week.

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  37. So elegant!

    http://gracielliedesign.blogspot.com/

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  38. Elegant card - beautiful coloring and I love the lacy die cut..
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  39. Absolutely gorgeous missy - I hope Jan Marie appreciates the beauty of this piece cuz it is a stunner. You have used one of my fave dies and I love the effect of UTEE - colored to perfection and has your mark all over it - let me just say once again GORGEOUS. Hugs sistah!

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  40. Katie, your card is strikingly gorgeous!

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  41. There is one word for this card -- BREATHTAKING! Wow Katie, you've outdone yourself with this creation! Love the colors, the layout and the beautiful technique you used! Fabulous!!!!

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  42. What a fun challenge Katie! Your card is stunning and I love the cracked UTEE. That is a great technique and one I haven't done in ages!! Love it!

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  43. I would SOOOO love to sit and watch you create. This is so stunningly beautiful. Amazing image but your layering really brings it out. What a tribute Katie! The cracked finish is brilliant. Hugs!

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  44. Katie, this card is amazingly beautiful! I LOVE those blue Iris beauties, and the cracked glass technique was the perfect look for this vintage-y card, especially with the gold leaf pen around it. Girl, I learn something from you with every single card you make--literally! And, thanks for letting me see this one in person. It's even prettier IRL!

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  45. This is a beauty Kate. Just love how those flowers stand out. Thank you for visiting my blog. Hugs, Lisa

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