Boat Load of Fun

Hello, Friends.  It's kReN here and I'm sharing a masculine card this week. Shirley, my Friends of Flourishes DT colleague, has challenged us to do a masculine card.  I thought of the boat in Coastal Christmas. It's so easy to modify a stamp to use just part of the image.   I had so much fun making this card that I am wishing I had made more than one while I was creating.  Live and learn!  

Flourishes products:   Coastal Christmas 

Be sure to stop by the rest of the Friends of Flourishes DT blogs to see what they have to share with you today.  Davi, Gloria, Kren (that's me), Shirley, Toni, Vickie

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Here, Kitty, Kitty!

It's PIP time again and I have an image from Gerda Steiner Designs with the cutest kitty.  I won this kitty set for her 12 Days of Christmas celebration (Thank you, Gerda!) and I am so glad I won it!  Because you can't ever have enough birthday cards on hand, here's one to add to my stash. Join us at Pammie's Inky Pinkie Anything Goes Challenge this week for Newton's Nook as our sponsor.

Angel Wishes

Hello, friends!  It's Monday and my turn to share a reminder for the PIP Challenge at Pammie's Inky Pinkies.  We're always Anything Goes so it's easy to participate.  This week's sponsor is Bugaboo Stamps.  Jodi has the most adorable images for you to use for scrapbooking and card making.  This image is called I Believe Angels and I did a bit of digital magic.  I removed the Believe sentiment so I could stamp my own sentiment.  Digitals are so versatile for sizing and extracting portions of the image. I used Copic and Promarkers and a Sizzix die cut for the cute scalloped card base.  Please join us for our challenge!

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Winter Flamingoes

Hello, friends.  It's time for a new challenge at PIP--Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog. It's always Anything Goes so we have extra fun every week.  This week's sponsor is Sasayaki Glitter.  Visit the Etsy shop to see really cute designs like these Winter Flamingoes.   Join us this week at the PIP Challenge!

Thinking of You

Second only to birthday cards, thinking of you cards have to be in my stash.  This type of card fits so many occasions and seem to fly off to the post office.  Today, my card is a little different for a Florida girl. We don't have Winter Crocus in Florida.  I have some daffodils on my kitchen table right now, but I don't remember ever seeing a Winter Crocus so it's fun to do a card with one.  Mr. Google had to help me with the colors.  Flourishes had just what I needed.  It's part of the Year of Flowers sets and is called Year of Flowers 1.

Flourishes supplies:  Classic Card Stock, Year of Flowers 1
Other supplies:  sentiment die, ribbon, Promarkers, Copic Markers, Chameleon Markers, Tombow Adhesive, Momento Dye Ink

Don't forget to follow us on the Flourishes Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/Flourisheslc/    and 
Check out the other Friends DT members with their Flourishes projects:

Davi,  Gloria ,  Kren (You are here!), Shirley,  Toni, Vickie  and the Flourishes blog.  

And now for my challenges:  Mod Squad Challenge, Word Art Wednesday, 

Grateful for a Friend

Hello, Friends!  It's time to share a project using a Flourishes lc set of stamps.  Today I am showcasing Winter Birds. Here is what I did to create this card for you basing it on the theme of CAS--Clean and Simple--our Friends DT challenge from Toni this week.  Don't forget to "like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Flourisheslc/

Flourishes products:  Winter Birds

Other products:  kraft card stock, Promarkers, Copic Markers, Chameleon Pens, edge die


Be sure to stop by the rest of the Friends of Flourishes DT blogs to see what they have to share with you today.  Davi, Gloria, Kren, Shirley, Toni, Vickie

The Way You Are

Hello, friends.  Today I am thinking about friendship and the warm and cozy feelings associated with friends.    I love that a true friend accepts you the way you really are.
The image for this card is a freebie from Paper Smooches.  I had some fun with it and hope you get my sense of humor.  I am entering my project in the monthly challenge at Paper Smooches  blog entitled "cozy" and Word Art Wednesday.

Love, Love, Love

Hello again.  With only a month until Valentine's Day, love is on our minds, and It's time to share an image and project from Flourishes.  Shirley has challenged the Friends of Flourishes design team to use the theme "Love Makes the World Go Around."  And what do you think of when you think of Valentine's Day and love?  Roses.  Who can resist roses?  Not many of us, and the red ones are so wonderful.  I am using an image from the Endearing Rose set and every red and green alcohol marker in my stash.  I will share this project with my friends at World Art Wednesday.

How did I do it?  I used a digital version, extracted the roses from the roses/vase image in the set, enlarged it for a square card and the correct size for the grid die.  Then I colored it, and cut it with the grid die.   And the bow?  My bow maker is in a secret and safe location so I am practicing a new technique for a double ribbon bow that I found HERE.  I figure I can always find my left hand and it's always available.

Now you should check out the Friends DT and see what they have created for your viewing pleasure based on our theme. Davi , Gloria, Kren, Shirley, Toni ,Vickie .


Have you followed our blog yet?  Or afourthlife yet?   I would love for you to follow us on our creative journey.  Don't forget to "like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Flourisheslc/

Cute Lil Owl

Hello, Friends!  It's my first post for the Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog.  We're a new challenge and you can have some fun with us every week!  We're showcasing Digital Delights by Louby Loo images today.  How cute is this little owl with balloons!  I just had to use purple and green and add a hugs die cut.  You can't ever have enough birthday cards in your stash.  I will share my project at Word Art Wednesday.  

Join us, won't you?

Merry Christmas!

Hello, Friends!  It's time to share  projects using Flourishes lc sets of stamps.  Today I am showcasing the set called Must Be Santa and on another card a sentiment from Coastal Christmas.

Here is what I did to create this first card for you basing it on the theme of Christmas chosen by Gloria.  I colored the image using Promarkers and Copic markers and fussy cut it out.  I pulled the Merry Christmas sentiment from the Coastal Christmas set.  I used a cover plate die that reminded me of a peppermint stick on top of the green vertical card blank and mounted the image and a stitched die cut sentiment on top.  It isn't really a CAS card because there's not an expanse of white, but it's pretty clean and simple by my definition.

Flourishes products:  Must Be Santa, Coastal Christmas  (see below)
Other products:  Gina Marie Designs die, no name die, Promarkers, Copic markers, Wink of Stella clear glitter brush

The second card I have to share with you has more layers and items attached.  It uses the same set mounted on a patterned card stock.  I also colored the milk and cookies image with the same kinds of markers and fussy cut them all.

Products:  Must Be Santa
Other products:  Designer Paper from stash, Promarkers, Copic markers, snowflake confetti, Wink of Stella clear glitter brush pen


Be sure to stop by the rest of the Friends of Flourishes DT blogs to see what they have to share with you today.  

Davi

Gloria

Kren (That's me.)

 Shirley

Toni

Vickie

Sets used:

Flourishes Stamps in Review

Hello, Friends!

It's kReN here again to share a Flourishes project with you.

We're doing a Stamps in Review and

I chose Coastal Christmas to showcase.

As a native Floridian, Christmas in my home state may be a different version from yours.

No snow, no cold to speak of, no mittens or heavy coats so we stoke the AC
 instead of a gas fireplace, and sip hot cocoa, and
have our own version of falalalalala. 

My Northern friends are having
snowy days and we're still in the mid-80's here and 
I planted roses today.  
A seagull and pastel colors and a trip to a beach is going
to be our Christmas gift to each other.

Please visit the Friends of Flourishes DT blogs 
to see more wonderful projects.

Davi
Gloria
Kren (That's me!)
Shirley
Toni
Vickie

Check out what Flourishes has to offer--for all seasons and reasons--

and especially Coastal Christmas.

Blog Hop Alert! Happy Halloween Quilt

Hello, Friends!
It's our last day of the blog hop.
This is your last opportunity to make comments on the DT blogs.
Hope you have uploaded your projects based on our tutorials.
I have memories of receiving candy and apples when I went
trick or treating.  No pumpkins or flowers though.

Calendar Set

Welcome to MFP 
September Blog Hop
Trick or Treat

There are some changes to our Blog Hop and 
we hope you will be pleased with them. Be sure
to look over the changes before hopping along.
Blog Hop guidelines can be found 
HERE
Commenting and doing the tutorials end sooner.

There will be prizes given for commenting
and for doing the tutorials. Each winner
will be chosen by Random.Org.
Large stamp set for commenting.
Mini stamp set for doing the tutorial, 
and everyone doing the tutorials will 
earn a Tutorial Badge. 

BLOG HOP GUIDELINES AND RULES
FOUND HERE! 
(be sure to read)

NOW TO THE HOP!

You will have until 3pm CT,
Friday, Sept. 30th to
comment and do tutorials.

Join us each day, Sept. 27 - 30, for some 

Trick or Treat Fun!

Prize for COMMENTING,
chosen by Random.Org, is
"Witchie"

The MFP Winners Badge for 
commenting and tutorial 
will be awarded. 

BLOG HOP GUIDELINES AND RULES
FOUND HERE!
(Be sure to read)

Tutorials

            1. Test Tube Treat Holders by Lois
2. Pop Up Card by MariLynn

Prize for doing a TUTORIAL, 
chosen by Random.Org, is
"Vroom Mini Set"

MFP Tutorial Badge is awarded
just for trying one of the tutorials.

All prizes and badge winners will be announced

on Sat. Oct. 1st.

NOW...

Let's get started HOPPING !!

Here's the Design Team

Bonnie

Karen

Kren

Lois

Marilynn

Pam

Sandy

Shirley

Toni

Vickie

MFP Stamp Shop 

Enjoy the Hop. Come back each day to be 
inspired! Get to work on the tutorials and show 
us what you make by Sept. 30, 3pm CT 
and don't forget to be commenting! Come back 
on Oct. 1st to see if you are a winner!!

Blog Hop! Trick or Treat Days

Hello, Friends!
It's time for the MFP Blog Hop.
The treat was to have a woman seen through a fall window.
The trick was that it is Witchie and she wants to ride her broom.
Create your own project using our tutorials and have some fun with us

Witchie 

Inside of card

Welcome to the MFP September Blog Hop
Trick or Treat

There are some changes to our Blog Hop and 
we hope you will be pleased with them. Be sure
to look over the changes before hopping along.
Blog Hop guidelines can be found 
HERE
Commenting and doing the tutorials end sooner.

There will be prizes given for commenting
and for doing the tutorials. Each winner
will be chosen by Random.Org.
Large stamp set for commenting.
Mini stamp set for doing the tutorial, 
and everyone doing the tutorials will 
earn a Tutorial Badge. 

BLOG HOP GUIDELINES AND RULES
FOUND HERE! 
(be sure to read)

NOW TO THE HOP!

You will have until 3pm CT,
Friday, Sept. 30th to
comment and do tutorials.

Join us each day, Sept. 27 - 30, for some 

Trick or Treat Fun!

Prize for COMMENTING,
chosen by Random.Org, is
"Witchie"

The MFP Winners Badge for 
commenting and tutorial 
will be awarded. 

BLOG HOP GUIDELINES AND RULES
FOUND HERE!
(Be sure to read)

Tutorials

            1. Test Tube Treat Holders by Lois
2. Pop Up Card by MariLynn

Prize for doing a TUTORIAL, 
chosen by Random.Org, is
"Vroom Mini Set"

MFP Tutorial Badge is awarded
just for trying one of the tutorials.

All prizes and badge winners will be announced

on Sat. Oct. 1st.

NOW...

Let's get started HOPPING !!

Here's the Design Team

Bonnie

Karen

Kren

Lois

Marilynn

Pam

Sandy

Shirley

Toni

Vickie

MFP Stamp Shop 

Enjoy the Hop. Come back each day to be 
inspired! Get to work on the tutorials and show 
us what you make by Sept. 30, 3pm CT 
and don't forget to be commenting! Come back 
on Oct. 1st to see if you are a winner!!

Blog Hop! Fall Scarecrow

Hello, Friends!
It's time for the MFP Blog Hop!
Join us for new tutorials and comment on DT blogs
for prizes, badges, and fun!
Here's my card to get you ready to create...

Scarecrow

Welcome to MFP 
September Blog Hop
Trick or Treat

There are some changes to our Blog Hop and 
we hope you will be pleased with them. Be sure
to look over the changes before hopping along.
Blog Hop guidelines can be found 
HERE
Commenting and doing the tutorials end sooner.

There will be prizes given for commenting
and for doing the tutorials. Each winner
will be chosen by Random.Org.
Large stamp set for commenting.
Mini stamp set for doing the tutorial, 
and everyone doing the tutorials will 
earn a Tutorial Badge. 

BLOG HOP GUIDELINES AND RULES
FOUND HERE! 
(be sure to read)

NOW TO THE HOP!

You will have until 3pm CT,
Friday, Sept. 30th to
comment and do tutorials.

Join us each day, Sept. 27 - 30, for some 

Trick or Treat Fun!

Prize for COMMENTING,
chosen by Random.Org, is
"Witchie"

The MFP Winners Badge for 
commenting and tutorial 
will be awarded. 

BLOG HOP GUIDELINES AND RULES
FOUND HERE!
(Be sure to read)

Tutorials

            1. Test Tube Treat Holders by Lois
2. Pop Up Card by MariLynn

Prize for doing a TUTORIAL, 
chosen by Random.Org, is
"Vroom Mini Set"

MFP Tutorial Badge is awarded
just for trying one of the tutorials.

All prizes and badge winners will be announced

on Sat. Oct. 1st.

NOW...

Let's get started HOPPING !!

Here's the Design Team

Bonnie

Karen

Kren

Lois

Marilynn

Pam

Sandy

Shirley

Toni

Vickie

MFP Stamp Shop 

Enjoy the Hop. Come back each day to be 
inspired! Get to work on the tutorials and show 
us what you make by Sept. 30, 3pm CT 
and don't forget to be commenting! Come back 
on Oct. 1st to see if you are a winner!!