Sunday, October 7, 2012

I Love Snow Days

Hi all and welcome to day one of Flourishes Sneak Peeks for October! We are starting early because we have FIVE new sets to unveil and want to make sure you see all of them in their full glory. Get ready for a fun and festive week ahead! There is definitely something for everyone on tap this week.Today, we honor the winter months ahead and take in some of the fun-filled things to do when the snow flies!



Water Collection
Flesh Tones 2 Collection
Creamy Collection
Warm Neutrals Collection
Tonal Neutrals Collection
Supplies
Cardstock: Flourishes Classic White
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Old Paper
Seam Binding: Color Made Easy Poppy

Introducing....

 

A whimsical way to enjoy the season in your cards and creations - ski, skate or take an old fashioned sled for a spin - you choose! This set, called Snow Day, illustrated by Marcella Hawley even offers five sentiments to match and a Nordic pattern to use for backgrounds, borders or accents! Set measures 4 by 6". Too fun for words! Want to win this set? All you need to do is leave some love in the form of a comment on the blogs below! Why? You need to try to figure out who is the...

One of the ladies on our link list below will be picking a name from the comments on her blog post today. We don’t know which one it is… so the more blogs you leave comments on, the more chances you have to win! So what are you waiting for? Head on over to see the beautiful creations the ladies whipped up, comment and earn a chance to win this stunning set!
DID YOU KNOW YOU COULD WIN OUR ENTIRE OCTOBER RELEASE? Have you checked out our Think Pink? Just click HERE to find out how to play! Play along in tomorrow’s Timeless Tuesday challenge — which is sure to be a fun one! You can also play in our Noon Time Challenges, which kick off Wednesday and Thursday at noon! Our noon time challenges are fast-paced chances to win our full October release! All challenges will close this Friday at 5 PM EST and winners will be announced Saturday in our Winner’s Circle blog post! So get those fingers inky and good luck!
The good news? If you like what you see on our designers’ blogs today, you can pre-order our Snow Day set (along with the other four sets as well) and if you purchase all five sets, you can take advantage ourNew Release Bundle and get 10% off all our new sets when you purchase it in the bundle.
One more creative note! If you struggle to match papers and embellishments into a beautiful color coordinated palette -- have you tried our...
New this month is our 123 Create Kit called Viola. It's full of beautiful lavender, teal and blue hues that are perfect for the icy months ahead! Just click HERE to see this kit and all it offers in the store!
Since we just kicked off our release week sneaks, you'll have to tune back in tomorrow for a delish smelling challenge that's fresh out of the oven! Yes, that's your clue! See you back here then!

Thanks so much for stopping by,
Heather

44 comments:

  1. What a pretty and sweet Card Heather!!!... I'm loving the stamps too... HUgs...xoxo

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  2. Gorgeous!! I can't wait to see what you do with the others - the entire release is SO beautiful!

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  3. What a simply gorgeous card!!! I love this heather ... and I love that kit too!

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  4. Lovely card, I love this stamp set and the kit is great!

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  5. Love the sled in this set! We have fond memories of using those when growing up and you have captured the winter mood! Great creation!

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  6. I love this image! The hot chocolate, the sled... Makes me wish for a snow day here!!

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  7. Heather,
    This is really, love the soft colors and your coloring is amazing. The images in this set make it a must have.

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  8. What beautiful detailing on this card! Thank you for sharing!

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  9. Now this sled brings back memories! Your card is so pretty with the soft colors.

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  10. Sweet colors and layout, Heather!!

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  11. BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! Makes me think of the days when our kids where little! All those days of bundling them up! :) WONDERFUL JOB!!!!! :)

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  12. Oh --- a sled, boots and hot chocolate too! What a fun set!

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  13. Love your card Heather! Love the soft colours you have used for this great new image.

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  14. Mmm, hot chocolate! Look at all those marshmellows -- Marcella knows what hot chocolate should be like, that's for sure!

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  15. Pompoms are adorable. Winter is on its way.

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  16. Heather, this is just as sweet as can be - it's got such a soft and pretty feel. Love it!

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  17. Good golly Heather! Your card is too cute! Lovin' that little sled image. Fabulous winter card!

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  18. This could not be SWEETER or LOVELIER!

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  19. I love the vintage sleigh - and the cheery papers you used brings out the fun element. TFS

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  20. This is precious, Heather! Love the colored image, and the papers you've used!!

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  21. Ilove love love this card..those colors are my fave!

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  22. Ooooh I love your color choice with this pretty image Heather! The sled reminds me of fun times with my brother growing up!!

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  23. Such a pretty card..the colors are perfect...love the image...another winner!!

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  24. such an inviting scene! Beautiful colors and a beautiful card!

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  25. Ahhhh a cuppa cocoa after a day of sledding. Perfect , just like your card!

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  26. Great card - love the sled and the stool!!

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  27. Very pretty, love the memories the image brings of cold winter days plaing in the snow then coming indoors to warm up, put dry clothes on, then back outside.

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  28. Heather - this is so lovely. Great colours, pretty papers and I do like that sentiment. I suspect I may come to understand what a snow day is!!

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  29. So sweet Heather! Great papers to pair with this image, it gives that that soft pretty feel.

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  30. Country sweetness Heather. Darling card.

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  31. Totally cute Heather! the soft colors are definitely my fav with this new set! Hugs ~S~

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  32. Such a sweet card. Great papers and coloring, love this image!

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  33. wonderful! Lovely soft colors and the image is adorable!

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  34. So sweet, Heather! Love the soft colors!

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  35. Very pretty Heather! I wish I had a pretty pair of boots like that when I was growing up in the snow! Now I own a pink pair of UGG's :)

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  36. This is so pretty and sweet! Love that color combo for winter, it's so unexpected. And that image is beautiful.

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  37. Sweet card! Love the soft colors and your perfect stitching!

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  38. Oh my gosh! How fun is this??? Love that sled, boots and cup of cocoa! At least I am thinking it's cocoa because that is what I would drink on a snow day!

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  39. This is a fun card and stamp set. My fave of all the cards with this stamp set so far.

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  40. This is such a fun winter scene. Very pretty.

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Thanks so much for your sweet comments and amazing support. I truly appreciate it!