Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Sneak Peek - A Year of Flowers

Well, have we got something special for you this week. Flourishes is unveiling it's December releases, and I really think Marcella has outdone herself  illustrating this time, and we think you'll agree. The sets this week are so beautiful and will be such a staple for any stampers' collection. I think they will be ones you will pick up over and over again.   Today I have a card to show you, and then a sneak peek of something I can't completely show you till Friday. :)

There's just something so beautiful about Pansies. They are such a delicate flower, and yet pretty hardy actually. I like that in a flower! I've colored these beauties with Prismacolor Pencils to get that delicate transition from blue to purple.


Here is a detail shot of these pretty flowers.  I love how Marcy captured how delicate the blooms are.  The papers are Jenni Bowlin Varsity Mini Papers, you can just see the double bow in the narrow silk ribbon and the Fancy Labels die with the pearls for the sentiment.  I wanted to keep the embellishments delicate and romantic. 


And here is a sneak peek of a Sneak Peek!  :)  This is just a portion of a special project.  I'll show you a little today, a little tomorrow...and the whole project completely on Friday. 



Now how would you like to win this gorgeous set today?  Stop by the Flourishes Newsletter for your chance to enter.   And don't forget about the Floral Finesse Color Inspiration Challenge where you could win the whole release this month! 

Stop by my creative partners blogs to see their beautiful projects with this set today too:  Cindy LawrenceJulie KoerberLatisha Yoast, Laura Fredrickson, Leslie Miller, Stacy Morgan

Recipe:  Stamps:  Flourishes A Year of Flowers - Calendar Set 1;  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black;  Paper:  Flourishes Classic White, Lovely Lilac, Brilliant Blue, Jenni B DSP;  Accessories:  Big Shot, Ovals Nestabilities, Foliage Frame, Fancy Tags, Silk Ribbon, Bow Easy, Kaiser Pearls, Prismacolor Pencils, EK Success Scallop Border Punch

24 comments:

Willy's creations said...

Beautiful...love the blue colors.

Hugs,Willy

Cammie said...

Absolutely stunning!

Crystal said...

Oh my Christine this is stunning...LOVE LOVE the blues!!!

Lin said...

Oh how beautiful - one of my favorite flowers!!

Christy Farneth-Kerr said...

Very elegant :) I am going to have to get me some.I love the layout of your card.

Julie Koerber said...

This is just stunning Christine! That blue is just so rich looking and your coloring... well... drop dead gorgeous!

Jessica Diedrich said...

Your coloring is so gorgeous and I LOVE that elegant frame!

Stacy Morgan said...

Christine this is gorgeous. Your shades of blue and purple really are wonderful! the flowers look fabulous. Great sneaky peek of your bottom flowers. :0)

Laura (scrapnextras) said...

Stunning projects Christine! Your colouring is always so fabulous, I'm in constant "colouring envy". Beautifully done!

NancyK said...

I love how you beautifully framed the pansy - just gorgeous!

Renée said...

Wow, this is beautiful, Christine!

Denise Marzec said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE these new stamps from Marcella....and with your coloring?!...oh my, SWOON!!

Leslie Miller said...

Romantic, feminine, beautiful! Oh, this is breathtaking, Christine! This is going to be one amazing project and I can't wait to see the whole creation.

Marisa said...

Fabulous colouring of this wonderful image. i just love pansies - so many fun colour mixes and they can survive through just about anything. Great card and the seek peak looks wonderful - can't wait to see all of it :D

Linda Carson said...

I can hardly stand the wait to see all of them!! It's worse than watching for Santa!! Gorgeous card!

Tosha Leyendekker said...

Your purple pansies are simply stunning Christine!! And your other flowers are just as gorgeous!! I always love your coloring!!

Latisha said...

Christine your card is gorgeous and the pansies are just perfection in the purple/blue shades.
hugs
latisha

Tomi Jo said...

I love the pansies and you do such a great job with your shading.
Needless to say I would LOVE to win the new set.
thanks for the chance to win.
CHRISTmas Blessings, Tomi Jo

Connie M. said...

All I can say is WOW!! These are all soooo amazing Christine!! Your coloring is sooo beautiful on each and evey one of them!!

The Rubber Maid said...

Elegant, beautiful, stunning, well there just aren't enough words to say how absolutely gorgeous this is. Love the flowers the artist has created for the wonderful Flourishes DT. Pat

Leigh said...

How beautiful this is.

Silke Ledlow said...

FANTASTIC CARD - Christine!!! What an amazing design and the colors are stunning!!! You rocked this Set...and I can't wait till tomorrow...your sneak peek looks so interesting...you go me - LOL!!! Hugs ~S~

Jerri Kay said...

Your designs are breathtaking Christine! I can't wait to see all the sets, Marcy has outdone herself yet again!

Rose Ann said...

Blow me away once again, girl!! Beautiful!! (If only I could have a smidgen of your talent). ;)