My Stamping Thyme: March 2011

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Happy Easter

Sneaking in a challenge card here today.. My daughters, dad, sister and niece were all here for 2 weeks.. I am always sad to see them go..This image reminds me of the days when I would sew my girls matching gingham Easter dresses.. I loved those days.

It was so great to see my dad and spend some quality time together..

We miss our family back home.

This card was created for Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge. Pat challenged us to pull out the buttons and bows. I chose Mo's Easter Bunny.

Gloomy, cold day here in NC so my picture is not the best.. I hope you will come join in on the fun and create a card with Buttons and Bows.. Check out what the rest of the

design team created then come on over to Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge and join us..

Friday, March 25, 2011

Be Still and Know

I needed a sympathy card this week. I really dislike making a card like this but this Flourishes set called Lenten Rose is perfect. Time is such a precious commodity that we take for granted. It makes my time this week with

my college daughters even more precious. In a second your life can be changed.

I thought this sentiment would bring comfort.

I watercolored my image with markers. I stamped my image onto watercolor paper and then cut it out with my Grand Calibur using Spellbinder's Label Fourteen Die... I also used the Nested Lacey Pennant set to cut out the sentiment. I used May Arts Silk White Ribbon.

I also added a Karen Foster Scrap Stick and Latte Pearls.

Don't forget that today is the last day to get the New Release Bundle at 10% off..HERE.

Also don't forget about the Gambler's Sale..All sale items are now 45% OFF.

I also had several stampers ask how I store my Flourishes stamps.. Here are some pictures of the Clear Plastic Boxes Flourishes carries for stamp storage.. I use the small ones and can fit two stamp sets in the box...

Here is the case closed with a set in it..

Here it is open.. The second set can fit on the left hand side..

NOW check out what the rest of the team created:

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Got Attitude

Quick and simple card today for Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge.. This week Pat is hosting and she is asking everyone to give her a little "Attitude". I though this Diva image from

MO's Digital Pencil was perfect for the challenge.

I colored her with copics and added lots of glitz.. The ribbon is from May Arts. I added some Flower Soft to her feather boa.. Head on over to Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge Blog and join the fun..

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Hummingbird Thanks

Last week Flourishes released a new cardmaking kit. It was so popular that it sold out in just a few days.. This is a card that I made with the first 123 Create Kit. These kits have more than enough supplies to make many cards. I used Humming Along and watercolored my image with makers.. The ribbon is the Cotton Linen in Turquoise..Love this stuff. It ties like a dream. I thought for those that purchased this kit you could get another idea on how to use it..

Now on to the second kit Flourishes is offering...

This kit contains...

2 yards of the avocado cotton linen, 1 yard of the white silk,

1 yard of the cotton ruffle, 2 yard of pink ribbon.

12 prima flowers, approximately 50 mosaic stickers,

and the 48 sheet Sparkling Spring Prima paper pack.

The kits are available HERE..And while you are there be sure to take advantage of the newest release. You can still get a discount on the New Release bundle package...Here is a card I created with the Spring Is Sprung set.. LOVE this for Easter. This is for the color challenge over at SCS...Saffron Pear Roses....

Again I watercolored this image. The paper I chose is from the Pixie Paper Pack...I added the Latte Pearls to embellish my card. The paper is the Satin Finish Cotton Latte.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Leslie and Julie also have some creations to show you..Check them out here:

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Let's Here It For The Boys

It is time for another challenge over at Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge Blog...

This week Pat is challenging everyone stamp for the boys.. I used Mo's Needs Mummy...

I created a flower out of tissues...Kleenex to be exact.. Then added this beautiful button my friend Traci sent me for my birthday. Thank you girlfriend.

Come join the fun over on Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge blog..

Friday, March 18, 2011

Birthday Pennants Blog Hop

Welcome to Day 3 of Flourishes New Release.

When Flourishes first laid eyes on two of the brand new die sets fresh off the production line at Spellbinders, we just knew that we needed a stamp set to coordinate with these funky and fresh dies! Are you ready to take a peek?

This fun set just screams celebration and offers 6 different pennants and flags all designed to coordinate perfectly with Spellbinders Nested Pennants (S5-028)& Spellbinders Lacey Nested Pennants (S5-029). There are also 9 sentiments and 8 accents in the set that you can use to deck out your pennant shapes in fun and different ways!

Want a little more to coordinate with your cards? How about our new Strips and Stripes background set? This set offers three strips to use together as one background or separate as three different strips that coordinate with our Birthday Pennants set! Since the set was just released last night, we can show you it in its entirety now!

I wanted to get the most out of my dies and stamps so I created this cake slice gift box
for my stepmom for her birthday. The lid lifts up and you can add a little gift or gift card. The top has 5 layers of Nested Lacey Pennant dies. I used the Strips and Stripes set to stamp the sides of the slice.

I created the box to match my card. I used Scor Tape to assemble the box. I used the Strips and Stripes on the sides of the box and stamped it on Flourishes Classic Ivory cardstock. I used some May Arts Ribbon Silk Ribbon and Black Gingham to make some rolled flowers. I also added the beautiful Rose Floret's collection available at Flourishes. I used the Nested Lacey Pennant Dies, the Nested Pennants and On The Vine Border dies. I cut them all out using my Grand Calibur.

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Here is the set together.

Because we just knew this set was a match made in heaven with the Spellbinder's Pennant Dies, we asked some of their ever-so-talented designers to join the Flourishes team for a little show and tell! Make sure to hop on over and see....

Barbara Anders
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Danielle Kennedy
Dawn Burnworth
Julie Koerber
Leslie Miller
Stacy Morgan
Jan Marie Caruso
Heidi Blankenship
Beth Pingry
Margie Higuchi
Holly Simoni
Mona Pendleton
AJ Otto
Latisha Yoast
Deborah Young
Kazan Clark
Terre Fry

Would you like to win these sets? Just leave a comment here on this post! RELEASE. We'll draw one lucky name for both sets and announce it tomorrow on the Flourishes blog!

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Flourishes New Release Sets are NOW Available.

Wow... did this week go fast and did we have fun! As we wrapped up YET ANOTHER fun and fabulous Release Party, it's time to report that all of our sets being released for March are now in the store and are ready for YOU! Want to see them in their full glory? Introducing.... Lenten Rose

Spring Is Sprung

Birthday Pennants

Strips & Stripes

You'll have to stay tuned for samples of our Birthday Pennants and Strips & Stripes sets -- look for our Design Team to show off their creations tomorrow along with some very special guests! Since our Birthday Pennants set is designed to coordinate with Spellbinders Nested Pennants and Nested Lacey Pennants, we've asked some of Spellbinders' finest designers to join us for a good old fashioned blog hop. So, stay tuned! See you back here tomorrow! Can't wait to get your hands on these stamps? Just click HERE to go shopping! :-)

Spring Is Sprung

Welcome to day 2 of Flourishes March Releases.. Today we are giving a sneak peek at the new set called Spring is Sprung. Oh you are going to love this set too. Have you PREORDERED yet.?. If you haven't head on over and do so now HERE.

I chose the bird's nest in this set.. Oh how I love my birds. I colored with Flourishes

Copics Sky Collection,Grass and Flesh Tones.. Used my Spellbinders Nested Lacey Pennant dies and the Beaded Oval...

The ribbon and designer paper is from the new 123 Create Kit.. YOU WILL LOVE THIS KIT. Just add this to your preorder. You will be creating many cards with this kit.

Gambler's Sale is still going on.. All sale items are now 40% off..

Don't forget to join us tomorrow Thursday March 17th for our Release Party on

Splitcoaststampers at 9 p.m. CT. You also still have a few days to complete a card for the Cut Above Release Week Challenge.

Check out the rest of the Design Teams Creations:

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Flourishes New Release Day 1

It is time for another Flourishes New Release. This set is called Lenten Roses. I am really excited to show you all the new sets.. They are amazing.

Be sure to join us Thursday night over on Splitcoaststampers in the Flourishes Member Forums for our release party. It all starts at 9:00 pm CT.

Aren't these roses amazing. I just love the possibilities in this set. It is endless. I colored the roses with Flourishes Copics Dusty Rose collection.. I stamped and colored two different stamped images on Flourishes Classic White Cardstock.

The blue paper, button and crocheted ribbon are all from Flourishes newest

123 Create Kit.. If you have not seen this new kit check it out HERE. You can make many, many cards with this kit and everything matches. The pink paper is from the

Memory Box Pixie Paper collection. I also used Spellbinder's

newly released Nested Lacey Pennant Dies..

Here is a photo of the popped up flowers. Now don't forget that we have the Cut Above challenge going on too.. Create a card with a die cut or punch and enter to win the entire release.. Check it out HERE.

YOU CAN ALSO PREORDER THE ENTIRE NEW RELEASE....HERE.

Now check out what the rest of the amazing Design Team has for you:

YOU CAN ALSO PREORDER THE ENTIRE NEW RELEASE....HERE.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Do you ever struggle to find just the right ingredients for card making? You love that ribbon but don’t know what paper will match? Or, you have the paper but don’t have embellishments? Well, Flourishes is taking out the guesswork with its brand new 1,2,3 Create Kits!

This month Leslie, Julie and I will be showing you what we created with this kit. I chose the Cherries and Peaches set from Flourishes. I love this set. It is perfect for the paper in this kit. I added some of the red ribbon and the pretty rhinestones. I colored with Flourishes Copic's Poppy and Green Grass Collections .

I also used my Spellbinders Circles and Lacey Circles.

Each month, we will release a new kit that contains three essentials – paper, ribbon and embellishments! Our first kit features 30 sheets of Brioche Memory Box paper (3 each of 10 designs), 12 Prima paper butterflies in 3 different sizes, 60 self stick rhinestones in shades of blue, 60 buttons in coordinating colors, 2 yards of cotton linen ribbon in turquoise, 1 yard of cotton crochet lace, and 1 yard of red sheer ruffle ribbon. All for just $18! These kits are in limited supply, so get them before they are gone!

Be sure to check out what Leslie and Julie created:

Julie Koerber
Leslie Miller

Hurry over to Flourishes and purchase your very own 123 Create KIT.

Friday, March 11, 2011

Flourishes Friday Focus with a Tutorial

It's time for another Release week challenge over at Flourishes.

	Die cut, punches edges or decorative borders, all are the rage in card making, so let's see how you can create a card that's a cut above the rest! To enter, simply use a die cut, decorative punch or border punch as a focal point on your card. Keyword: FLLCMAR11 - deadline is March 11th at 5 PM Eastern. I have created a little tutorial for you today.

I wanted to do a short tutorial to show you how you can use your

Spellbinders Beaded Ovals and Spellbinders Classic Ovals to create an easel card.

First I took a 4.5 x 11 piece of cardstock and folded it in half. Place the top of the die just above the top of the fold. This will cut the card keeping it all in attached. Then I put it through my Spellbinders Grand Calliber to cut a piece that looked like this when opened.

Now you want to score one of the ovals in the middle and fold it towards the center of the card. This will be your easel back.

Now you want to cut another Beaded Oval in your Grand Calibur. Attach the bottom of your oval to the bottom of the folded oval. This will be your card front.

Now it is time to add your image and your sentiment. The sentiment is cut out using the Spellbinders Nested Lacey Pennant die. LOVE this die.

I then stamped out some violets and leaves. I added these all to the bottom of my easel card with dimensions. That way they catch your easel top.

This lays flat to mail...

I watercolored the beautiful Flourishes Sweet Violets stamp for my easel card.

I used my Spellbinders Oval Nestabilities to cut out and add some Memorybox Minuet Designer paper for a bit of color.

To enter, simply use a die cut, decorative punch or border punch as a focal point on your card. Keyword: FLLCMAR11 - deadline is March 18th at 5 PM Eastern.

The Gambler's Sale is still going on..Everything on sale is now 35% off.

Check out what the rest of the fabulous Design Team created:

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Good Luck Charm

This week over at Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge Blog our hostess Pat is challenging us to

"Go Green". Create a card with greens. I chose this sweet Mo's image called

Little Irish Dancer available at Mo's Digital Pencil Store.

I colored her with copics. The designer paper is a digital sheet. I stitched around the edges and then added these amazing crocheted shamrocks my friend Holly Young

sent to me a few weeks ago. I told her I had the perfect card for them.

Check out what the rest of the team has created:

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Thanks Roxie....

Over on Splitcoaststampers there is a weekly challenge called Teapot Tuesday. It is hosted by Cindy Motherway and I try to participate as often as I can. She always has a destination to send your cards to. This week we are honoring and thanking Roxie..She is the hostess of the Sketch Challenge on SCS..I know I have really benefited from these sketches.I chose her very first Sketch as hostess which was Sketch 56. It was to create a tall skinny card.

I chose the Humming Along set from Flourishes. I stamped on watercolor paper with stazon ink and colored with markers and a paint brush. This was a TALL card.. This cute little stand is from my friend Cheryl.. :)

Friday, March 4, 2011

Flourishes Friday Focus

It is time for another Friday Focus over at Flourishes.. This week the ever so talented Christine is showcasing her amazing skills and shows us how to "pop" it up.

Check it out HERE.

I needed a birthday card for a very special stamping friend..

I chose the beautiful Flourishes set called Siberian Iris.. it is perfect for our springlike weather here in NC. I used my Grand Calibur to cut out my Grand Labels One Dies.

I also used it to cut out my sentiment with the Nested Lacey Pennants.

Here is the close up of the flowers cut out and popped up.. I love this set. It is perfect for Mother's Day or a birthday. It is very easy to color too.. I used the Peony, Petunia, and Green Grass Flourishes Copic Collections.

I used the Cotton Linen Hot Pink ribbon and Snow White Pearls. Now check out what the rest of the Flourishes Senior Design team came up with...

Don't forget Flourishes Gamblers Sale going on now.. Everything is now 30% off.. Check it out HERE.. Hurry before supplies are gone.

I have a few more challenges I wanted to join in on....

C.R.A.F.T. Create a Mother's Day Card

Craft Us Crazy: Nature themeThe colors I chose went with the CR84FN17 color challenge this week.. Here is the inspiration photo..My pinks may be a bit too bright but I went with it..