8.10.2011

FLLC August Release–Hollyhocks

 

Hollyhocks Graphic

 

Hello everyone~

It’s second day of Flourishes August Release Sneak Peek and I am so excited to join with the fabulous FLLC DT today!! The new stamp set for today’s sneak peek is called Hollyhocks, illustrated by Marcella Hawley!! This set is breathtaking and the hollyhocks image is bigger than the one I normally use but it is so worth to take the time to color!! Be sure to visit Flourishes Blog for how to win Hollyhocks and the entire August release.

 

 

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The card size is 5 1/2” x 5 1/2”. You can estimate how big the hollyhocks stamp is.  I colored the image with Copic markers (Poppy, Tea Rose, Dusty Rose, Evergreen, Y15, 11 and C03, 01, 00). I also adhered some of the colored flowers & leaves to give some dimensional. Then I looped the cotton ribbon around the lattice rectangle frame and embellished the bow with the rhinestone brad. The designer paper was punched around with the border punch & corner punches. To finish off, I adhered the sentiment mat on the frame.

 

 

 

Want to win this beautiful set? Well, here’s how! Can you guess…..

That’s right — one of our designers on the link list below is the Mystery Blogger! So, you’ll want to leave comments on all of their blogs. Why? Because one of them will be choosing one lucky comment on today’s post and that commenter will win this set!

OTHER WAYS TO WIN!
Do you love a good challenge? If so, you’ll have to tune back here at 12:00 noon Central time for one of our special Noon Time Challenges! This one promises to be great fun and if you play along, you could win Flourishes ENTIRE AUGUST RELEASE!

Did you check out our Shades of Sunset and/or Timeless Tuesday Challenges yet? You could also win our release that way too! Click HERE for all the details!

 

 

 

Stamps: Hollyhocks (Flourishes)
Paper: perfect plum, designer papers – real red, wisteria wonder (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress) 
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), Soft sky (SU), Copic markers – Poppy, Tea Rose, Dusty Rose, Evergreen, Y15, 11 and C03, 01, 00
Accessories: rhinestone brad, ribbon 
Tools: lattice rectangle Nestabilities, circle Nestabilities, border punch, corner punch

 

 

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

Maki

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44 comments:

  1. Holly AKA KopyKatAugust 10, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    WOW, this is fabulous. LOVE the new set and your card design is stunning

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  2. Susan JoyceAugust 10, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Just beautiful! Love the image and your colouring and how you have entwined the ribbon through the lattice rectangle frame.

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  3. Michelle BartokAugust 10, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Wonderful card, I love how you gave the flowers dimension.

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  4. UjjwalAugust 10, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    This is such a beauty! I love that ribbon frame around the wonderfully colored image!

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  5. Linda CarsonAugust 10, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    Maki what a flawless beauty! Beautiful textures & colors! Truly creative & inspirational!

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  6. Shannon WhiteAugust 10, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Wowzers Miss Maki! This is so Gorgeous!! love this new set,a ndyou have colored it ups so Gorgeously! Love you lattice nestie with the ribbon woven through it.. what a lovely touch! Just a really Gorgeous card Miss Maki! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Hugs
    Shannon 8-)

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  7. ecpiercyAugust 10, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Beautiful! I'm loving this hollyhock set.

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  8. Tammy HershbergerAugust 10, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    LOVE your stunning, vibrant colors on this, Makiko! Beautiful card!

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  9. petra,s cardsAugust 10, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    wauwwww verry gorgeous card!!! perfect colouring and love the way you have used the ribbon!!!!
    xx petra

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  10. Peachy WesselsAugust 10, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    What a stunning card - I love the coloring of the flowers and the popped up flowers - It is so life like - very pretty!

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  11. zehraAugust 10, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    What a gorgeous card, the lattice border, the coloring, awesome!

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  12. smallcityAugust 10, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Beautiful Maki!!!

    smallcity

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  13. NaomiAugust 10, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Simply gorgeous! I love your colouring and how you wove the ribbon through the lattice! Brilliant idea! The new stamp set is beautiful!

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  14. Karen WAugust 10, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Beautiful card and the ribbon just finishes it off perfectly!

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  15. LinAugust 10, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    OH MY WORD......this is amazing! LOVE your border ribbon and of course, the coloring of the flowers......I HAVE to have this set! Thanks for the fantastic example!

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  16. JanetAugust 10, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Your card is just beautiful. The ribbon really sets off the image.

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  17. KimAugust 10, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    It just amazes me on how you all have your unique ways of using this set. I love how you have worked the ribbon through the frame. Your coloring is also wonderful.

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  18. BarbaraAugust 10, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Just beautiful, Maki! Gorgeous coloring and overall fabulous design!

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  19. Vicki DutcherAugust 10, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Beautiful coloring - love the popped up flowers too!

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  20. Cheryl W.August 10, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    You have made even a sturdy flower like the hollyhock look delicate. Your card is gorgeous!

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  21. DeeAugust 10, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Beautiful card!!

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  22. BeckyAugust 10, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    This is gorgeous Maki, love your frame.

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  23. JoanneOAugust 10, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Your beautiful card took my breath away! Thank you for sharing your amzing talent with us.

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  24. PattieAugust 10, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Wow - I love how you wove the ribbon through the lace edge...so pretty!

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  25. Leslie MillerAugust 10, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Love how beautifully you've framed this, and your coloring is as gorgeous as ever. Fabulous dimension you've added to the image. A stunning card, Maki!

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  26. LynnetteAugust 10, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Love your card. The colors are amazing....lovely combination.

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  27. Stacy MorganAugust 10, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Maki this is beuatiful and fresh. Your coloring is wonderful and love the frame.

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  28. ChristineZAugust 10, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Oh my goodness, the framing around these gorgeous hollyhocks is stunning! I love how you popped up some of the flowers and your colors are fabulous.

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  29. TanyaAugust 10, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Oh my goodness, this is amazing! Beautiful coloring,and I can't believe all the cut work of the tiny leaves and flowers, plus the laced ribbon. This is gorgeous!

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  30. SueAugust 10, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Stunning!! Absolutely stunning. I cannot wait to get my hands on this stamp set! TYFS

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  31. RavengirlAugust 10, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    This is gorgeous! I love how you framed your hollyhocks with the border punch and woven ribbon!

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  32. DPSPAugust 10, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    This stamp is going to get used more than any other. I love it.
    Thanks!

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  33. RosemaryAugust 10, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    stunning card... your coloring is perfection!

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  34. Shirley NAugust 10, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Beautiful card Maki, love your layout and your gorgeous coloring! Love this image and your sentiment!

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  35. Sue CAugust 10, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    What a sweet card! The lace and ribbon give it an old-fashioned look. The colors are muted, yet lush.

    Sue C

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  36. ChristineCreationsAugust 10, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Such beautiful framing with the lattice die and the ribbon running through. Great dimension too Maki!

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  37. YogiAugust 10, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    beautiful card and coloring. love those flowers.

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  38. Sue DAugust 10, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Very pretty and I like the ribbon treatment.

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  39. Cindy LouAugust 10, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    You took a beautiful card like the others and gave it the finishing touch. Perfect! Love the ribbon treatment to soften up and finish the beautiful picture of Grandma's garden. Thanks so much for sharing with us!

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  40. Paulette SAugust 10, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Just beautiful Makiko, love the demention you gave some of the hollyhocks.

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  41. Theresa's StudioAugust 11, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Love your card design...frame really sets it off withe ribbon. Great dimension on the flowers.

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  42. KimberlyAugust 11, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    So girlie and pretty.

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  43. stampqueenAugust 11, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Beautiful - love how you layered them up!!!

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  44. Lee August 11, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Beautifully framed blooms!!

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