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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Hollyhocks



If you want a flower that is going to make a statement, I think Hollyhocks qualify, they have the beautiful drama of large colorful blossom and gorgeous height that makes you take notice.  They are actually my Father-in-Law's favourite flower.  


This set is once again beautifully illustrated by Marcella.  I wanted to capture the beautiful nature of these bold flowers with a special fold, so I used a vertical Z fold, it really is a pretty showy kind of card because of the way you can tuck the main image into the top circle holder.  I've colored up the flowers in various shades of color that would match this Sweet Threads paper.  I so love this pack!


Here is the image untucked and you can see the pretty papers and the Parisian Motifs Medallion behind the main image.    I have two pretty ribbons on here...Pink Pleated Satin and Satin Finish Cotton .  Copic Collections I used were:  Spring Greens Collection, Lenten Rose Collection, Buttercup Collection, and BG00, BG01, mixed with BG72.  


I wish I would have photographed the sentiment better, it says...Sending Sunshine.  Pretty Pretty Pretty!  I know the team has gorgeous things to show you with this set.

Here's the IMPORTANT DETAILS on this Release Week:


1.  There is a Mystery Blogger on the Design Team today...if you comment on that blog you could be chosen to win this set today!  So don't miss any of the DT blogs for your best chances to win!
2.  Daily Challenge - Today there will be a Daily Challenge listed on the Flourishes Blog at noon Central.  It's another way to win!  So check back for the challenge and the DT members showing you their samples.
3.  Pre Release Challenge - Don't forget that you can enter to win the whole August Release by playing in the Shades of Sunset Pre-Release Challenge.
4.  Pre-Order - All of the August Releases are already available for Pre-Order if you know how much you love them already :)

Sharon Doolittle
Maki Jones

Stamps:  Flourishes - Hollyhocks;  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black;  Paper:  Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery;  Basic Grey Sweet Threads DP;  Accessories:  Big Shot, Labels Eleven Nestabilities, Parisian Motifs Accents, Pleated Satin Ribbon, Victorian Embossing Folder,  Satin Finish Cotton Ribbon, Butterfly Pin, Dimensionals, Scor It,  1 3/8 inch Circle Punch.  
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58 comments:

  1. Holly AKA KopyKatAugust 9, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Wow this is so beautiful, love the colors you used and the beautiful card design

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  2. Susan JoyceAugust 9, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Very pretty card, love the colours and the fancy fold.

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  3. Michelle BartokAugust 9, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Beautiful card, love the bright colors.

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  4. Rema DeLeeuwAugust 10, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Very lovely. Nice choice of colors....

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  5. Linda CarsonAugust 10, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    WOW Christine! Where do I begin? Love how you used different colors on the flowers and then showcased them with a fancy fold! Really inspirational!

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  6. UjjwalAugust 10, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    I love the beautiful coloring and the fancy fold is so appealing!

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  7. GlendaAugust 10, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    How pretty. Love the colors you chose!

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  8. KarinsArtScrapAugust 10, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    what a colorful card christine, your flowers are gorgeous also your card.

    greetings karin

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  9. Shannon WhiteAugust 10, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    Ow Wow, Miss Christine, this is just Gorgeous, Gorgeous! Love your wonderful coloring on this new set! So beautiful! What a Fab card fold too and loving the Parisian Nesties too! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  10. ecpiercyAugust 10, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Gorgeous! This card really comes together in so many beautiful ways - the color, the style, and your beautiful accessories. Love the pin with the butterfly bead, too.

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  11. Tammy HershbergerAugust 10, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Beautiful, vibrant colors Christine! Gorgeous design!

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  12. petra,s cardsAugust 10, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    good morning cristine what a gorgeous card you have made!!! love the colours and stunning colouring!!
    xx petra

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  13. Betty BentonAugust 10, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Such a fabulous folded card -- and the colors are absolutely stunning!

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  14. Peachy WesselsAugust 10, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    What a fun card design and a beautiful stamp set!

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  15. zehraAugust 10, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    This is very beautiful coloring and the z fold brings out the card. Love all the layering.

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  16. Debbie D.August 10, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    The Z fold really showcases this beautiful image. Love your colors and papers.

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  17. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    So very pretty. Some of my favorite colors.

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  18. NaomiAugust 10, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Stunning card! All of the details are gorgeous! I love the new set, it's really beautiful!

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  19. Karen WAugust 10, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Beautiful layout and colors!!

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  20. KimAugust 10, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    I love the colors of your hollyhocks, and the nice fold card you did. Very pretty bg colors too!!

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  21. LinAugust 10, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Beautiful! One of my sentimental favorites - I remember these in my grandfather's garden. We used to make little dolls out of the flowers - skirt was a fully open bloom, and the head and arms were buds, all held together with toothpicks. Such a nice memory........I'd love to win this set; thanks so much for the chance!

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  22. JanetAugust 10, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    This is so beautiful--you've really showcased this set so nicely.

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  23. BarbaraAugust 10, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Gorgeous, Christine! I love your bold colors and that fancy fold just shows this set off to perfection!

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  24. Cheryl W.August 10, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Oooooh, I love hollyhocks, too, and these are gorgeous. That z-fold is also an interesting card presentation. Beautiful card!

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  25. Vicki DutcherAugust 10, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Bright and very pretty card!

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  26. DeeAugust 10, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    What a great card! Love the card and the new stamp set

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  27. ConniecrafterAugust 10, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Great design and just love the fresh spring feel to this!

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  28. BeckyAugust 10, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    How bright bold and beautiful!! :)

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  29. JanettAugust 10, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I love this card it looks like a flower garden.

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  30. JoanneOAugust 10, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    What a pretty card! I love the way the fold helps with displaying the card. I will have to try it. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent!

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  31. Rose AnnAugust 10, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Your Hollyhocks looks so pretty in those colors, and I love the card style you've used as well!! So beautiful, Christine!!

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  32. LynnetteAugust 10, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Love this card. The coloring is beautiful.

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  33. AngelAugust 10, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    wow! so bright and beautiful!

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  34. ChristineZAugust 10, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    This reminds me of my grandmother's garden full of hollyhocks. Beautiful colors.

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  35. UnknownAugust 10, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Super gorgeous, Christine!! I love the way you colored the hollyhocks! So summer and so fresh!

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  36. Stacy MorganAugust 10, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Christine this is so vibrant! What a cool way to fold a card. Cheerful and wonderful all around.

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  37. TanyaAugust 10, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    So bright and happy! And I love the sentiment, your card looks like a little spot of sunshine. :D

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  38. SueAugust 10, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I love what you did with this fold technique. TYFS.

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  39. RavengirlAugust 10, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Gorgeous! This Z-fold is an amazing way to accentuate the height of those beautiful flowers!

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  40. DPSPAugust 10, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    The soft colors make you want to
    lean over and smell the holly hocks.
    Sharon

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  41. RosemaryAugust 10, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    wow... beautiful!!!

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  42. Shirley NAugust 10, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    I love this image and the colors you used, just beautiful!

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  43. Sue CAugust 10, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    What gorgeous colors! My grandma had hollyhocks, and I always loved them. This year I was able to get mine to bloom for the first time!

    Sue C

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  44. sandyh50August 10, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Oh, this is so pretty, and you are right! The z fold makes it extra special!

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  45. YogiAugust 10, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    very pretty. love the summer colors

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  46. Leslie MillerAugust 10, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Like a dream! So pretty, Christine! I love the multiple colors and cool fold. Stunning!

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  47. pmmAugust 10, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Just love this unique fold, and your coloring is gorgeous!

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  48. Cindy LouAugust 10, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    So very pretty, your colors are fantastic, the card is wonderful. Great job!

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  49. Sue DAugust 10, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Very pretty coloring!

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  50. KimberlyAugust 10, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Your colors are so pretty!!

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  51. Paulette SAugust 10, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    So Pretty how you did them in different colors Christine, just like they are in real life. =D Gorgeous!!

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  52. ElizabethAugust 11, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    What fabulous bright colours.

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  53. Theresa's StudioAugust 11, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Lovely colors. Great card and fancy fold. TFS.

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  54. KimberlyAugust 11, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I love the colors you used. So pretty. I apologize if this a duplicate post. Having computer issues.

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  55. stampqueenAugust 11, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    So bright and beautiful!!! I love hollyhoks too - another favorite that doesn't like Florida heat - pout....

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  56. Lee August 11, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Oh I LOVE the variety of colors for the Hollyhocks!!!

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  57. dpkennedyAugust 15, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    So fun and colorful! Beautiful Christine!

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  58. Jessie/knightroneAugust 17, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    THis is so gorgeous, and vibrant!

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