Thursday, October 10, 2013

Handmade Snowflakes

Hi  all -- time for day two of Flourishes fabulous sneak peeks for October! Today, it's all about the whimsy of those winter months when the temperature drops and the flakes start to fly!


I stamped the various snowflakes in embossing ink and used white embossing powder to add some texture and dimension.  I went very CAS for this card, as I was trying not to cover up the pretty snowflakes.  I used a Navy cardstock for my layer below the stamped aqua cardstock.


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These whimsical snow flakes are just ready and waiting to be added to all of your winter and holiday themed creations! These hand-drawn flakes, created by Marcella Hawley, offer a dash of charm and style. This 4" by 6" set also offers three scripted sentiments that will give your cards the perfect punch.

And, what's more? This set is taking center stage in Flourishes brand new Class In A Box Kit for October! Here's a peek!

This rustic card kit with country charm comes with the stamp set, plus all the pre-cut paper, embellishments, trim and ribbon needed to make 6 cards -- two each of three designs! Just stamp, and put these beauties together. It's quick and easy card inspiration delivered right to your door! When you're done, save the full-color, glossy instructions to make all of these cards on your own in the future! This kit also features the 6" by 6" paper pack by Bazzill called Nordic Pines. What fun!

The Design Team created some wonderful creations showing off these Handmade Snowflakes! While you're out and about, don't forget about....
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 Flourishes' October Release?

  • If you would like a chance at winning all three of our soon-to-be released October sets…you can play in our Christmas with a Twist Challenge – we will have multiple winners there! Deadline for entries is FRIDAY October 11th at 5 PM EST. Check out the link for the official rules!
  • All three of our October 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 three sets together in a bundle. This discount will only be available through October 18th, so you have to act fast! 
  • Keep in mind, all of these sets will be live first thing Friday morning in the Flourishes store along with the coordinating cut files for this release. 
  • And, don't forget to come back to the Flourishes Blog Saturday, October 12th for the Winner’s Circle where we’ll announce all of our winners of this weeks’ challenges!

Be sure to stop on by tomorrow when we take the lid off our October release and show off a striking botanical beauty that is ready to shine this holiday season!

Heather

40 comments:

  1. Loving your card my friend. All those snowflakes make me happy..

    Hugs~

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  2. Lovely card. Nice colour combo too. TFS.

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  3. I love this color palette and those gorgeous embossed snowflakes. This is a pretty stamp set.

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  4. I LOVE this!!! How creative to add the touch of orange..perfect!!

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  5. Love how you focused on the snowflakess! Great stamp set. Beautiful card with super embossing.

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  6. I love the aqua and white - such a beautiful combination.

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  7. Simple but so appealing. I like the card.

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  8. The snowflakes look great in white on the agua. Great set. Love your card.

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  9. Oh Heather, this is so pretty. Love the white embossed flakes on the pretty blue background, the simple design and the pop of orange accent.

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  10. Love the POP of color with the border strips. Lovely stamped snowflake background you created!

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  11. So pretty, Heather! I'm looking forward to the first snow... although not necessarily to the second, third and fourth ones! ;)

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  12. Beautiful card Heather! I love the touch of terracotta colour on the light green back ground... makes those white snowflakes pop! Gorgeous!

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  13. A wonderful way to highlight those gorgeous snowflakes, Heather! A very pretty wintery CAS card...love it!

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  14. Adorable card Heather, love the sweet layered scallops!!

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  15. Great card and love those snowflakes.

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  16. These snowflakes emboss so beautifully don't they? Such a lovely CAS design Heather!

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  17. Love that pop of color and the cool and serene backdrop. Clean and classy!

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  18. Love the snowflakes, gorgeous card.

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  19. Lovely card! The embossed snowflakes look great on the aqua! The red scalloped banners and the simple sentiment are prefect! TFS

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  20. It may be CAS, but it's gorgeous! The snowflakes looks amazing heat embossed and the pop of coral is a perfect finishing touch.

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  21. Beautiful card Heather! Love all the pretty snowflakes!

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  22. Such a pretty card, the snowflakes are gorgeous.

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  23. Very pretty--I like the embossing and the scallop trim.

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  24. Love the light teal and white - perfect with the touch of red!!

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  25. Beautiful card Heather! I love how you did the little scalloped layers, the pop of rust looks wonderful with the snowflakes :)

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  26. Wonderful snow flakes!! Loving your card Heather ! Hugs x

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  27. Those snowflakes ARE Gorgeous and I LOVE the two orange scallops under the sentiment!

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  28. So pretty, super cool idea with the scallops under the sentiment.

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  29. Beautiful! I love the pop of orange ...

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  30. What a beautiful card. You did such a great job embossing with white. I always struggle.

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  31. What a beautiful card. The snowflakes are wonderful. TFS.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    designsbydragonfly.blogspot

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  32. Love the snowflakes on the ice blue with the accent of color!
    <3 J

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  33. Love the embossed snowflakes on the aqua cardstock.

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  34. Lovely card, I like the scalloped border strips that you have sewn on under the sentiment - they draw the eye to the right place.

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  35. The white embossing is beautiful Heather! ~S~

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  36. Wow! This is simply stunning!! Love the white embossing!

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  37. Beautiful snowflakes and an outstanding clean and simple Christmas card!

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