9.12.2013

Flourishes September New Release Sneak Peek - Day 4



Today we're back with snowy slopes, country crisp temperatures, and a cozy house waiting for Christmas decorating. This set is called Country Time Christmas, illustrated by Lauren Pope will have you heading for the hills in search of the perfect tree. This earthy and scenic image is paired with five different sentiments and a flurry of snowflakes swirling in the winter sky. Set measures 4" by 6". 


Here is my card using Country Time Christmas:

I made a gate fold card this time. The card base is 4 3/4 square inches and the main image panel is 3 3/4 square inches. The image fits perfectly with the size. When I colored the background, I tapped the nibs on paper instead of streaking. I think it looks softer in that way and I like it requires less coloring ;)

The pictures below are how the card looks when it opens.





Supplies:
Country Time Christmas
Classic White cardstock, Classic Kraft cardstock, Color Made Easy cardstock - Poppy, Evergreen, MME designer paper pad
Memento - Espresso Truffle, Toffee Crunch, Olive Grove
Copic markers - Flesh Tones 2, Flesh Tones 1, Terra Cotta, New Browns, Rich Browns, Evergreen, Copper, Ice Blue and Blue Jeans (retired) - B91, 93, 95, 97
pearls, button, ivory jute twine
Spellbinders die, decorative edger






The Design Team created some wonderful country Christmas designs to show off to you in our Blog Hop today. Don’t forget to look for:

  Mystery Blogger Graphic 

Hidden among the Design Team’s blogs today is our Mystery Blogger of the day. Comment on her blog and you could be chosen to win today’s set! The more you comment, the better your chances of winning.






DO YOU WANT TO WIN OUR ENTIRE RELEASE?

If you would like a chance at winning all five of our soon-to-be released September sets…
  • You can play in our Get in Shape Challenge – we will have multiple winners there! Deadline for entries is FRIDAY September 13th at 5 PM EST. Check out the link for the official rules!
  • Play along in our Timeless Tuesday Challenge Make a Good Impression, you can win our entire new release in this challenge as well! See link for rules.
  • All five of our September sets can be pre-ordered now, even before you see them all! Take advantage our New Release Bundle and get 10% off when you purchase all five sets together in a bundle. This discount will be available for only 1 week following the release.
  • All sets will be live first thing Friday morning along with the coordinating cut files for this release.
  • Come back to the Flourishes Blog Saturday for the Winner’s Circle where we’ll announce all of our winners of this weeks’ challenges!
Our last set tomorrow will wrap you up in celebration!


Thank you for stopping by.
Have a great day!

Maki

28 comments:

guilinger2 said...

I like your fun fold! this looks like a great stamp for us here in the Colorado rockies!

Marsha Reed said...

Love the gate fold card. I like all the layers and the colors you chose.

loulou said...

Beautiful card. I like that colouring technique.

jonim52 said...

Love how you colored this gorgeous image.

Unknown said...

Awesome gate fold card! Beautiful work as always!

Karen W said...

Very pretty card, I love the shape and the inside also. These images are wonderful!!

Kris B said...

Stunning gate fold card! Your coloring is gorgeous! Love the patterns and layers! TFS

Connie MacFarlane said...

Great gate fold card Maki! Love the way you coloured this great new image.

@JoyceCasaldi said...

What a great card, love all the folds!

Teri C said...

Very good job!

Nana Griffin said...

Lovely card. I love the inside too!

Stacy Morgan said...

Gorgeous!! Maki this is amazing! I love the gate fold, your beautiful coloring and scene you created with the coloring. I am in love with this... Gorgeous!

Jan Garber said...

Terrific framed gate fold! Perfect for this card!

Linda Carson said...

Gorgeous artwork Maki! Love how you colored the scene and especially creating such an unique fold!

ChristineCreations said...

So fun to see you use pointillism Maki! It gives such a great effect. Love that fold too - it really showcases this beautiful design!

Lee Ann Barrett said...

Beautiful work! Love the fold of the card. I think I need to try this! Thanks for the inspiration.

stampqueen said...

Beautiful - love the way you colored it!!

Heather said...

A beautiful gate fold card and I like the dotted effect you created with the watercoloring. It gives a really neat look.

Tracy said...

This is a really pretty card, love all the different ways the design team has colored this image.

christi said...

wow, really like the layers and the inside of the card too. cool coloring tecnique.

Sue D said...

I like your coloring technique and the fold.

Karen Letchworth said...

Gorgeous work, Maki. You are amazingly talented and have really inspired me to desire this new release. I've had SO much fun with this Flourishes Stamps Blog Hop & Release and have enjoyed all the inspiration along the way. Thanks for being part of this and for so many great ideas.
Blessings,
Karen Letchworth
www.karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Absolutely awesome work, Makiko! You are talented and have shown me so many cool techniques during this hop, and I thank you for sharing your ideas. I'm a new HUGE fan of Flourishes Stamps.
Sierra

D- said...

What a perfect card design for this image. LOVE your terrific coloring. TFS.
D~
http://designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com

Belinda said...

I love your gate fold card, the colors are so pretty!

Unknown said...

Great fold, love your layering and panels and the DP. I find your coloring technique magnificent! Really clever and works so well on your creation! VERY well done!

Theresa's Studio said...

Beauutiful card! Love eveything...colors, layout, design, etc. Your coloring reminds me of pointillism.

Heather Rogers said...

Your cowboy Christmas looks amazing, Maki. Love the pointillism technique you used. :)

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