Sunday, January 19, 2014

Gamblers Sale

Hello all! 2014 brings new challenges, new vision and a new focus for Flourishes and today starts that focus. If you travel through our store, you know that we have a mix of old and new. Well, with a new year, we want to focus on all new! That means that what you'll find in the store will be smaller in scope, but always something to appeal to your creative side. What does this mean? We need to clear our shelves. What does that mean for you? You get a chance to save and save big!


I created this tag using various Tim Holtz products found in the Flourishes store.  I love getting inky and creating mixed media projects.  When I sat down, I had actually intended to make a card.  Somehow I deviated from that and made a tag.  Am I happy with the end result?  Not really.  It came out a little darken than I wanted, so I tried to white wash a little with gesso.  Since TH inks react to  water,  the washing was causing the ink to turn muddy.  I had to try and dry bush the gesso with very little water.  Next time I will use paint instead of ink pads.  I wasn't about to throw away the tag since I spent two hours of my time on it.  I decided to go ahead and share it.

SUPPLIES:

We're bringing back the..
.. Gamblers10

Why is it a gamble? Well, all of these items will be going, going, gone -- never to return again. So, if you see something you really want -- buy it now or take a gamble to see how low the price will go! This week, all prices will be 10% off with the code GAMBLERS10. Just use that code in the coupon box at the time of check out to get 10% off your entire order, even on already reduced sale prices! Each Monday, we'll be upping the ante and adding another 10% off! One item to try to get your hands on? MysteryBag copy

 Our MYSTERY BAGS were WILDLY popular in the past and so, why not bring them back? Each bag is valued at roughly $40 but... you pay only $25!!! Each bag has two stamp sets -- YES TWO! One is an unpackaged set that we cannot sell because it doesn't have an index sheet. But, it stamps perfectly and would love a new home! Each bag also has a fun tutorial sheet showcasing a card or technique. Add in a few yards of ribbon and an embellishment and that is what is in each Mystery Bag. It's one heck of a bargain! Once you use your Gambler's Sale Coupon code -- it takes the price down even further! There are limited quantities of these bags so.... pick one up while you can! Before you go, get ready to HOP! Our fabulous designers whipped up some creativity giving you a wee bit of eye candy before you shop! So, head on over and see...
Have fun shopping -- don't forget the code GAMBLERS10 -- and remember that once these items are gone they will be gone forever! Have a wonderfully creative week!

Heather

16 comments:

  1. I would have never guessed this was a "mistake" on your part. I think it's a happy accident because it's absolutely beautiful with all the textures and distressing!

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  2. it's lovely, heather! love all of the different layers--coloring is fab, and i love the little gears!

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  3. I think it's fabulous!! I LOVE the colours!

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  4. It looks like something I would aspire to make and be disappointed if it didn't turn out exactly like this. It's beautiful!

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  5. I love the tag, Heather! It's very detailed with lots of beauty! A fab background, butterflies, and gears! Lots of interest! Have a great week, hugs!

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  6. I think this tag looks great. A wonderful take on mixed media! I think you're too hard on yourself. It's lovely!
    Hugs!

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  7. Your tag looks GREAT HEATHER! I have done something of the same thing on some of my creations, where I'm just not happy with them! I CAN SEE ALL of the work you put in on this & it DOES LOOK GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!! :) I wouldn't throw it away either!!!!!!!:)It's QUITE ADVENTURESOME!!!!!!:)

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  8. Beautifully warm and rich Heather - so detailed!

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  9. YOu rock MM technique! Gorgeous tag! Love it... you are so talented! Hugs...x

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  10. Such a pretty tag Heather! Love the beautiful background that you created!

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  11. Heather, this is gorgeous!!!!! Love the background! Your flowers just pop off the page!

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  12. I love how it came out! So pretty and so much depth you achieved with all the layering and distressing :) Thanks for coming to visit me...I hope you are well! Hugs...

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  13. I'm so glad you didn't throw this tag away! It is stunning! You tend to do light colored projects, so maybe this wasn't to your taste, but...WOW! I wish I could create something this beautiful! Love the warm, dark colors and your distressing is fab. Great job with the gesso, too!

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  14. Love it! Love it! Love it! Love the distressed feel and your beautiful colours. A true beauty Heather!

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  15. LOVE the Mixed Media look and the fussy cut flowers! FAB tag!

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