Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Zowie Zinnias!



Welcome to June Sneak Peeks at Flourishes!  The Design Team has had so much fun with these sets this month and we really think you'll love them.  Today set is just so pretty and versatile, just like a flower study.  And you'll see some beautiful creations today!


Isn't this sugar pot of zinnias beautiful?  It has such a pretty old fashioned feel.  It went perfectly with the Memory Box Brioche papers and the colors I wanted to go with!  I colored up the flowers and the sugar bowl with Prismacolor pencils and OMS, and I used all the yellow pencils I had for this one :)


I added some pretty embossing in the background and on the sentiment strip and then some gorgeous silk ribbon and the Webster's Sparkler as the accent (here are some that a similar in the store), as well as some sneak peeks of some teal velvet ribbon on each side too, a little extra touch of lush :)


Now here is the fun part for you...


1.  Today one of the Flourishes Design Team is the "Mystery Blogger" and if you comment on that person's blog you could be chosen as the winner of this set!

2.  As well, at noon CST today... a challenge will be issued at the Flourishes Blog  if you participate in the challenge you could be entered to win the entire new release!  I'll have a sample for the challenge with this beautiful set...later at noon Central, so be sure to stop back!

Now you can head over to the rest of the Design Team and see their Zowie Zinnias!
and Sharon is joining us today too!

Stamps:  Flourishes Zinnias;  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black;  Paper:  Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Memory Box Brioche DP, Flourishes Classic Ivory;  Accessories:  Big Shot, Eyelet Circles Nestabilities, Silk Ribbon, Webster's Sparklers, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Corner Rounder, SU Embossing Folder, Prismacolor Pencils, OMS, Blending Stumps, Teal Velvet Ribbon. 

54 comments:

jjocarlson said...

Love the blues and yellows! Such a pretty card!

KarinsArtScrap said...

your card is very pretty christine, like the vase with the flowers, a happy card you have made.

greetings karin

petra,s cards said...

ooohhhhoooo cristine this is fabulous!!!! great collours and this new release is fantastic!!!!

Leslie Miller said...

I've had fun, not only coloring these flowers, but seeing everyone's samples, too! This is a card to cheer away the blues. Wonderful coloring with your pencils, Christine!

Cheryl said...

I love the colors your chose, and the little touches of ribbon and embossing that peek out here and there really add a lot of interest. Pretty card!

Karen W said...

Beautiful card, can't wait to see the whole release.

Mary Ann T said...

Another great flower stamp from Flourishes. I think I love the flower stamps the most because I know I can use them forever. Love what you've done with these pretty zinnias.

Cammie said...

Your card is a beautiful showcase for this lovely stamp!

Anonymous said...

Fabulous pencil colouring!!! I bought a set a few months ago and have yet to colour with them?!
Your card is so bright and cheery and certain to bring a smile to the face of all how see it. What a blessing!
Beth Greco

Peachy Wessels said...

Your card is so pretty! Love these flowers and the cute, little sugar bowl!

Dawn B. said...

This is gorgeous Christine. I love these colors together. Would have never thought of that combo.. Beautiful work as always..

Jill Haddad said...

BEautiful.

Debbie D. said...

The blues and yellows in your card is so pretty. This image is wonderful.

Diane said...

Such a pretty group of flowers...love the sunshiney yellow and all the different tones of yellow you colored...beautiful!!

DottyA Cards & Things said...

OMG! What a beautiful eye full of colors! I just love this image and can't wait to see what else is coming....!

Cindy said...

Love the blues and yellow, so cheery and pretty!

dpkennedy said...

Your coloring is so realistic! I love the embossing on the strip too, great idea! Gorgeous creation!

Cindy Haffner said...

So PRETTY!!~

ecpiercy said...

Love the Zinnias!

Barb said...

Love these soft, pretty colors! Beautiful card!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous card! I love your fresh blue and yellow combo, and that sprakler is the perfect accent ;)
Hugs, Ruth S

Sewflake said...

Christine, I can see that I will need to get yellow pencils, you have captured the shade of yellow I have always been looking for!! Your whole creation is stunning.
I love coloring these flowers too.

Marcy said...

Beautiful card and love the colors on the vase.

Alaine said...

You matched the paper perfectly. Wonderful!!!

Tanya said...

Oh this is fabulous! I always love a blue and yellow combo and I love that you used Primas, your coloring is beautiful!

Julie Koerber said...

This is so bright, sunny and deliciously done! I love all the little extras Christine -- from the lush ribbon to the fabulous touches of embossing. Just perfect!

Rosemary said...

simply gorgeous card!!

Makalah said...

I like how the vase matches the background paper so perfectly!

What embossing folder did you use for the floral design peeking out? Very pretty!

Donna said...

Gorgeous card. Love that soft yellow with the blue. Very pretty!

tiff said...

Love those yellow Zinnias!

creativearts said...

Christine, I adore your card! Beautiful coloring and I love yellow and blue together. Zinnias are such beautiful flowers!

Tammy Hershberger said...

Beautiful design, Christine! Those zinnias are stunning!

Evette K. said...

Christine this is one of the most lovely cards I have seen! The yellow is perfect. Zinnias just are so perfect to color.

Rita Ansley said...

What a bright and cheerful card. This is a great summer card.
Rita Ansley

Kathy Bradley said...

Just a lovely card - all the pretty shades of yellow are awesome.

Sherry Kushibab said...

What beautiful flowers, your coloring is fabulous, and I love that DP...as always a pleasure to view.

Stacy Morgan said...

Beautiful yellow flowers Christine! Very delightful and sweet.

Marisa said...

Fabulously coloured and showcased flowers :) Great card.

luvthatstampin said...

Love the color combination, and all the texture from your papers.

Angel said...

Love these in yellow! such a happy card!!

Emily Keaton said...

Oh, wow, Christine. Those lemonlicious zinnias are amazing. I love what you did with your pencils and OMS!! This set looks SO versatile!! :)

Theresa's Studio said...

Great card....I love the zinnias in the teapot...so lovely!

Lee said...

Oh that is just THE sunshiniest a (is that a word? LOL) and the happiest card ever!! Absolutely beautiful coloring!! I totally MUST have this set!!

Ravengirl said...

This is lovely! Gorgeous coloring and embellishing.

Darlene G said...

My favorite flower, gotta have this one!!

Designing with Debbie said...

All your cards are stunning. I love how you used the flourish as the back ground as well.

Linda Carson said...

Oh how delightful! Love your choice of colors!

Grace said...

OMgoodness Christine this is gorgeous!!!! I LOVE the blue and yellow combo and the little pot of flowers is so nostalgic! I love your card!!! Love this set!!!

stampqueen said...

LOVE the colors you chose for this - absolutly perfect!!!

Barbara said...

What a gorgeous bowl of yellow zinnias! Gorgeous!

Kimberly said...

WOW!! I can't wait to get this set and use the zinnias in the vase.

Heather said...

Beautiful! I love the blue and yellow together, and your coloring is gorgeous! The subtle differences in color really add dimension.

Alica said...

Love these colors! They are sooo fresh and summery! The ribbon is "to die for" too!

Conniecrafter said...

very pretty, especially love the coloring of the pot