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Friday, May 13, 2011

Country Charm Borders and Labels

Whew!  Blogger had many of us going for a while there hey!?  Well back to our regularly scheduled programming!


We don’t need to tell you that tags and labels are two of the trendiest items to hit the card making market in a long time! And, to help you add style and pizzazz to your creations, Flourishes has teamed up with Spellbinders Paper Arts to make sure you have the perfect set of stamps to match a darling set of tag style dies. Wonderfully whimsical and reminiscent of Grandma’s calico prints, Flourishes charming set offers three labels that coordinate perfectly with Spellbinders Grommet Tags (S4-322). Designed by Becky Fleck, you'll also find 6 beautiful sentiments and 4 accent stamps to dress up your labels! Pair that with Flourishes Country Charm Borders and you have the perfect set to make darling note cards in minutes. Flourishes coordinating Country Charm Borders set features five border strips that match the labels set to a tee. What fun!
I have 2 cards to show you with these fun sets!  First a little country and Mary Engelbreit style...

I've matched the beautiful Grommet Tags Spellbinders that go with the Country Charm Labels, for the sentiment with Labels Seventeen for the accent stamping, and then added some color with Copics to match the very fun Memory Box Pixie Designer Paper.  




And now with Number Two....something bright and sunny - with some fun folding!


I took the button borders and curved it slightly to fit around the Small Octagon Nestabilities then I stamped some extra buttons from the strip, cut them out and popped them up.  




FYI: Because of issues with Blogger and the inability to leave comments, You NOW have until Sunday, May 15th  at 3PM CST to comment and participate in the week’s challenges. Remember, when you take part in our challenges, you could just win THE ENTIRE FLOURISHES RELEASE!

Because Flourishes knew this set was a match made in heaven with Spellbinder's Grommet Tags,  both design teams are joining forces for a fun-filled show and tell blog hop! Make sure to hop on over and see....
Christine Okken  (you are here)
Cindy Lawrence
Danielle Kennedy
Dawn Burnworth
Julie Koerber
Leslie Miller
Stacy Morgan
Heidi Blankenship
Beth Pingry
Margie Higuchi
Holly Simoni
AJ Otto
Latisha Yoast
Deborah Young

Kazan Clark
Terre Fry
Becca Feeken
Julie Overby
Linda Duke
Sherry Cheever
Christine Emberson
Gloria Stengel
Judy Hayes
Michelle Woerner
Tina McDonald
Tonya Dirk
Windy Robinson
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75 comments:

  1. petra,s cardsMay 13, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    waw you Cristine much creativity and know everything to make something wonderful, beautiful cards and colors!!
    xx petra

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  2. KarinsArtScrapMay 13, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    gorgeous cards christine.

    greetings karin

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  3. MargaretMay 13, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Love your cards. So pretty, bright, and sunshiny.

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  4. Margie HiguchiMay 13, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Love the cards - the button card makes me smile! TFS :)

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  5. Chriss BlagraveMay 13, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Love all of the florals that you stamped onto the label and all of the scattered buttons on the gratitude card create nice movement!

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  6. HeatherMay 13, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Love the colors on both cards, so sunny and cheerful! And the second card has so many fun elements, I really like the curved sentiment strip.

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  7. UnknownMay 13, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Wow, love those two cards! It's so clever how you curved the buttons! And I totally appreciate the Mary Engelbreit look!

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  8. LyndaMay 13, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Very clever use of these sets, Christine!

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  9. Dianne in IdahoMay 13, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Cute cards. Thank you for mentioning the paper is by Memory Box. It is adorable!

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  10. GraceMay 13, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Oh my goodness Christine these are both so fabulous! I especially love the top one... LOVE that sentiment and the patterns you have worked together so beautifully! I just love it! The second one is super fun and would put a smile on anyone's face for sure! Soooooo glad blogger is back up!!! I had to put my challenge card on SCS coz I couldn't post on my blog and now it's backlogged with other posts so... it's there. :( Have a great weekend!

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  11. Cindy LouMay 13, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Busy, busy, busy So much much pretty work, so many great ideas. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Cheryl S.May 13, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Two wonderful cards to brighten anyone's day. I am loving these new stamps!

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  13. UnknownMay 13, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Beautiful cards with wonderful colors.

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  14. Hope and ChancesMay 13, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Amazing cards and the colours are gorgeous.

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  15. GisèleMay 13, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    awesome cards and the rhinestones really makes a hit!! and the folded one is so nice and colourful!

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  16. Terri DaughertyMay 13, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Just beautiful! They are so pretty and have a "happy" feeling to them!

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  17. Traci MMay 13, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I think I just emailed you accidentally, Christine! Don't know how that happened...well, here goes again...
    I love your cards...and the punches of colors and design elements that really showcase the possiblities!!
    Oh, and please ignore the email...it was a comment in disguise. ;)

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  18. Theresa's StudioMay 13, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Love your cards...so creative. Not going to let Blogger spoil the fun of the release events.

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  19. judybob3May 13, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    just gorgeous.........these are going to be MUST haves........

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  20. imsteelefullofscrapMay 13, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Wonderful cards they both turned out great

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  21. UnknownMay 13, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Beautiful! Love the happy colors of card number two!

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  22. stitchinpixieMay 13, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Love the colors you used!! The cards are great! I love the button effect, Super cute!!

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  23. Emily KeatonMay 13, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    These cards are so pretty, Christine! I just love how the sentiment can be the focal point. It's so cool how these two sets coordinate so well, with each other and with the Spellbinders!!

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  24. TanyaMay 13, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Oh these are gorgeous Christine! I really love the bright colors of the second, so happy!

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  25. Kaye McGrathMay 13, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    berepBeautiful card. Love those labels. Thank you for sharing

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  26. Janet L.May 13, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Love your cards! They make me think how great springtime is.

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  27. Lee May 13, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    So very cheery and colorful.....just beautiful!!

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  28. AlicaMay 13, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Great cards! The first one has a wonderful rustic charm, and the second is fun, sunny and cheerful!

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  29. Holly - Wild Wyoming Art Cafe'May 13, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Very pretty, bright bold colors. Gorgeous!

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  30. Beth PingryMay 13, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Love how you curved the button border around the Octagon! Great cards!

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  31. Peachy WesselsMay 13, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Cute - love your card ideas! This will be a fun set to add to the collection!

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  32. UnknownMay 13, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I love both of your card. They both are fun cards.

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  33. Allison CopeMay 13, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Gorgeous cards Christine! Love how you used the buttons stamp!

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  34. UnknownMay 13, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    These are both such fun and bright, cheerful cards! TFS!

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  35. chaunMay 13, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    I especially like the fun fold card!

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  36. SherryMay 13, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    love your card and that sentiment!!!!

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  37. kathy sMay 13, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Love how you used the smaller flower for the background paper and the vibrancy of the orange card- so cool

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  38. Stacy MorganMay 13, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Christine these are both so vibrant and cheerful. Hope you have a great weekend.

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  39. LinMay 13, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    2 very pretty cards, bright and cheerful both! I LOVE those buttons!!

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  40. KarenMay 13, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I love the colors you used. Gorgeous

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  41. Juliana TMay 13, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    great cards! I love how you popped the second one up.

    jonder@frontier.com

    http://julianaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/

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  42. Sherry KushibabMay 13, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Such awesome colors on those cards and those new tag stamps are fab. Seriously think I may have to get them since I have the grommet die.

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  43. UnknownMay 13, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Love what you did with the Octagons!

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  44. DianaMay 13, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Labels and borders are so perfect together! Love it!

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  45. marilynwillauerMay 13, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    WOW, great cards!!! Thanks for such a fun blog hop! What a great start to the weekend!

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  46. lisa808May 13, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Great new sets.

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  47. Janet LindstromMay 13, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    You captured the Mary Engelbreit style beautifully.. love it!

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  48. Billie AMay 13, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    wow both projects are great. Love the colors second card is a ray of sunshine.

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  49. LatishaMay 13, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Oh Christine, these are both beautiful!!

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  50. AnonymousMay 13, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Love both cards Christine, Beautiful!

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  51. Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4uMay 13, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Great cards! Both are so fun! love the criss cross lace in the first and the bright happy colors in the 2nd.

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  52. RietteMay 13, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Fantastic! Love the happy yellow :D

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  53. DaviMay 13, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Such wonderful creations you have made. The button one is very fun:)

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  54. PMay 13, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Great cards, and I esp. love the folded one- need to change up my style once in a while, and that card is the perfect inspiration!

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  55. TonyaMay 13, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Love both of these! So different from each other. The button borders look fabulous!

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  56. stampqueenMay 14, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Great cards - love the ribbon on the pink pone!!!

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  57. LaJanetteMay 14, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    I love your bright colors!

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  58. rushMay 14, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    nice cards. thank you for sharing.

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  59. jan metcalfMay 14, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    The sentiments are like no other available, nice to have some new inspiration!

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  60. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Very pretty cards!

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  61. GrannieRMay 14, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Two very pretty cards. Love the buttons and the bright colors!

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  62. RosemaryMay 14, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    gorgeous cards! the orange/yellow/white one is just so fun and cheerful!

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  63. Clare CurcioMay 14, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    How bright and summery! Your colors are beautiful!

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  64. Lillian ChildMay 14, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    What a delightful card creation! These borders are awesome!

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  65. Kathy OMay 14, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Very fun card and pretty card! Love the whimsical feel!

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  66. ElizabethMay 14, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Gorgeous card. I love your vibrant colours and that wonderful fancy fold.

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  67. creativeartsMay 14, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the button border and your colors are so bright and happy!

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  68. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I really like the new Flourishes label stamps especially, but the fact that they match up with Spellbinders dies is a huge bonus.

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  69. Heidi BlankenshipMay 14, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Fabulous cards!! I love how you used the flower stamp to create a pretty floral background on the fist card and love the bight colors on your second card!!

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  70. Candy's Creations BlogMay 14, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    What a great set and I love spellbinders too!

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  71. stampencamperMay 14, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    love your cards, buttons are so popular, don't see them much in multiple stamps and the tag card is great also

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  72. Chris Olsen, GlowbugMay 14, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Gorgeous cards Christine!! I just love your designs and your choice of colors. The first is so elegant and the second looks so bright, cheery, and fun!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  73. Becca FeekenMay 14, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Christine your creations with this set are amazing girl!! My favorite is the yellow with the buttons. It's a little piece of sunshine!

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  74. Leslie MillerMay 15, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    You've done beautiful things with these sets, Christine! Wonderful details!

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  75. dpkennedyMay 16, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Amazing creations Christine! I really love your designs!

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Thank you for your kind words! It is always nice to have you visit!