Prepare yourself for beauty when you see what Marcella Hawley has illustrated for Flourishes this month. We begin the previews today with:
There are many colors to choose from for this oh, so lovely Lenten Rose.
I watercolored on 90 lb hot press watercolor paper and used a craft knife and a Spellbinders Standard Oval Nestabilities die as a guide to cut an opening in the card front. Pearls and scripture grace the design.
- You can preorder Lenten Rose here.
- As always, the entire release is available at a 10% discount in the New Release Bundle. It can also be preordered here.
- Leave a comment on the Lenten Rose post on the Flourishes Newsletter for a chance to win this set.
- Join us in the A Cut Above the Rest Challenge and you just might win the entire March release – four fabulous stamp sets!
- Please accept our invitation to the Power Hour Release Party in the Flourishes Forum on SCS. The fun starts at 9 pm central this Thursday, the 17th – games, giveaways, chat, more samples, and the first full reveal of the new sets.
The team has some stunning samples to share with you today:
I hope you enjoyed today’s preview of this gorgeous stamp set and will drop in again tomorrow for the next peek. Have a wonderful day!
Stamps: Lenten Rose Paper: Classic Ivory, Webster’s Pages Lullaby Lane & Life’s Portrait designer paper, 90 lb hot press watercolor Ink: Palette Noir, Palette Umber, Tombow markers for watercoloring Accessories: Pearls, Spellbinders Standard Oval Nestabilities
Leslie, this is beautiful! I just love it when you watercolor. You can work with so many different mediums it is amazing. Another work of art!
Posted by: Glenda | 03/16/2011 at 02:04 AM
wow wow wow
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wow
Posted by: Joan B | 03/16/2011 at 02:32 AM
One word, Leslie - breathtaking!
Posted by: Lynette | 03/16/2011 at 02:42 AM
This is beautiful... I was trying to figure out how I could make a frame without cutting all those out and layering...You sure did accomplish that and so much more. Great job.
Posted by: Dawn Burnworth | 03/16/2011 at 03:25 AM
Absolutely beautiful. This is one of my favorite verses.
Posted by: Stephanie | 03/16/2011 at 03:26 AM
Well, Leslie, this is just one of the prettiest images, and -- once again -- you've colored this absolutely beautifully! I always love your coloring and how you shade so it pops. Gotta have this set -- love all the ways it's been used today. Thanks!
Posted by: CherylQuilts | 03/16/2011 at 03:41 AM
Oh my, this is so stunning...love the way you cut around the image. tfs
Posted by: Patti Painter | 03/16/2011 at 04:31 AM
OMG! this is just stunning! Oh I wish I was the lucky recipient! Your coloring is amazing. My fave card of the day, just gorgeous!
Posted by: Tanya Phillips | 03/16/2011 at 04:39 AM
Oh my word!! This is absolutely stunning!!! So beautiful. Your water colouring is.. WOW!! Love how you did the frame.
Posted by: Beth Greco | 03/16/2011 at 04:43 AM
Absolutely stunning Leslie, a gorgeous set of stamps!
Posted by: Jerri Kay | 03/16/2011 at 05:01 AM
Love the verse! your card is just beautiful! you have done a wonderful job. Hugz n blessings.
Posted by: renee | 03/16/2011 at 05:04 AM
Absolutely beautiful card Leslie! Perfect in every way.
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 03/16/2011 at 05:12 AM
This must be one of my favorites that you've EVER done. It is simply gorgeous. Love how you cut out the oval and the image.
Posted by: SueB | 03/16/2011 at 05:15 AM
Gorgeous! :o)
Posted by: Monika/buzsy | 03/16/2011 at 05:36 AM
Wow, Leslie, this is absolutely gorgeous! I love the image, and the way you colored it and cut it out in the oval frame is exquisite.
Posted by: Karen | 03/16/2011 at 06:18 AM
This turned out Beautiful! Love the way you cut out the center on the front... it is a very nice design!
Posted by: Dotty A | 03/16/2011 at 06:19 AM
Oh this is gorgeous. I LOVE THOSE FLOWERS!! I love the cut out opening the whole card is just great.
Posted by: yogi | 03/16/2011 at 06:30 AM
I love, Love the way you made your card!! I love open "windows" in cards!! I knew when I saw your name on the list of DTs cards, I was in for a treat! You never disappoint and always inspire!! I hope to see you tomorrow at the RP! :)
Posted by: Amanda H | 03/16/2011 at 06:58 AM
Magnificent...just when I think your coloring could not get better, it does...my goodness you are one talented card maker, colorer (is that a word)? TFS :)
Posted by: velta | 03/16/2011 at 07:10 AM
WOW is about all I can say!
Posted by: Angela R. | 03/16/2011 at 07:27 AM
Get out!!! I love that cut out for the sentiment! Why don't I ever think to do that???? Simply gorgeous, Leslile!
Posted by: Barbara | 03/16/2011 at 07:29 AM
Really beautiful, Leslie! This is a lovely new image that you have graced with your fabulous coloring. That's some fancy cutting going on here to create the shadow box effect, one of my favorites. Another masterpiece.
Posted by: Linda Bullard | 03/16/2011 at 07:39 AM
OMGosh, this is stunning!!! The image is gorgeous and your watercoloring is amazing! I love the card design - it's just so elegant.
Posted by: Cindy H. | 03/16/2011 at 07:40 AM
Oh Leslie, your watercoloring is just amazing on this card, and the cut out oval window and the sentiment really make it shine. Exquisite card!
Posted by: ChristineCreations | 03/16/2011 at 07:50 AM
BREATHTAKING Leslie!!
Posted by: Cindy haffner | 03/16/2011 at 07:59 AM
Oh Lesie - this is so GORGEOUS! And it really takes me back - "back in the day" when you were first doing this cut out frame technique and got me doing it too! This is sooooo YOU!
Posted by: Jami | 03/16/2011 at 08:03 AM
This is so beautiful, Leslie...just one of those cards that you can stare out all day long with a happy sigh!! I love the framing and the window, beautiful!
Posted by: Traci Major | 03/16/2011 at 08:25 AM
Leslie, this is breathtaking. Your paper choices, coloring and oval window and fussy cutting make this card stunning!
Posted by: Linda E | 03/16/2011 at 09:48 AM
Leslie this is beautiful! I like the oval with the scripture on the inside. Beautifully colored as always.
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy SCS | 03/16/2011 at 11:30 AM
Leslie, your card looks amazing! As always your coloring is out of this world.
Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | 03/16/2011 at 12:32 PM
Oh my -- this is breathtakingly beautiful. Your watercoloring is amazing!
Posted by: Mary Ann | 03/16/2011 at 12:44 PM
Oh WOW!! I'm just drooling over the gorgeousness of this card! Perfection!!!
Posted by: Broni | 03/16/2011 at 01:16 PM
Wow this one is stunning. Your watercoloring is amazing and I just love the window look you created on this card.
Posted by: Ida | 03/16/2011 at 01:27 PM
Gorgeous!!! I love this new Set and your interpretation. Your coloring is perfect Leslie!!! Hugs ~S~
Posted by: Silke Ledlow | 03/16/2011 at 03:46 PM
Simply GORGEOUS!! Love how you used the oval to create the partial opening for the sentiment. Your coloring is exquisite. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: nise | 03/16/2011 at 05:06 PM
OMGoodness Leslie. This is absolutely beautiful. You are amazing with the water colors. That is one thing I have never done. The colors and shading are perfect. :)
Hugs~
Posted by: Heather | 03/16/2011 at 05:19 PM
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW, Leslie! That is seriously AMAZING LOOKING! Love your awesome coloring and that gorgeous window!
Posted by: Denise (peanutbee) | 03/16/2011 at 05:40 PM
Gooooorgeous, girl! Love the oval window, and your coloring....deLISH! You are making me want those darned Tombow markers....;)
Posted by: Cindy Lawrence | 03/16/2011 at 06:07 PM
Such a pretty card Leslie. I do like the way you've made the frame with the sentiment inside. I haven't seen Wally lately, is he ok?
Posted by: Leigh | 03/16/2011 at 08:42 PM
Oh Leslie! This beauty just took my breath away. Absolutely exquisite coloring... EXQUISITE!
Posted by: Susan (rainy) | 03/16/2011 at 10:24 PM
Incredible Leslie! Your roses just POP off your card. Absolutely stunning colouring and design! Super YUM!
Posted by: Allison Cope | 03/17/2011 at 09:31 AM
Oh, this is just breath-taking! LOVE the way you made a frame in the front, yet had the flowers flow into the frame. Absolutely wonderful!
Posted by: Charlotte | 03/17/2011 at 01:25 PM
This is so beautiful, Leslie! Your coloring and the rich intensity of colors from light to dark is so amazing! Gorgeous! This card needs a frame! Beautifully done!
Posted by: Betty | 03/17/2011 at 02:19 PM
This is amazing! Your watercoloring always blows me away! The richness and depth of the color in those flowers is gorgeous! I love your design too-the image cutting into the oval is so elegant! Just gorgeous!
Posted by: Danielle | 03/17/2011 at 05:20 PM
Such gorgeous coloring, and I love your window with the fine detail trimming on your roses!! STUNNING creation, Leslie!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | 03/17/2011 at 07:36 PM
Oh my such gorgeous coloring, looks so real, like how you cut out the window!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 03/20/2011 at 02:09 PM
What a beautiful card - your coloring is incredible and the window is perfect!!! I wonder what I was doing in march that I missed this one....?
Posted by: Tera | 09/02/2011 at 04:41 AM