Throwing down the gauntlet here – get your stars and stripes on, or at least your red, white and blue. Don’t hail from these United States? How about showing us your own country’s colors? That’s the challenge Flourishes presents this month as we get ready to reveal a whole new batch of stamps. Your participation could win you that whole new batch of stamps – all three of the new sets Flourishes is releasing in June. I think you’ll love them! The coloring possibilities are delicious!
Here’s the deal: Create a card or project in your country’s colors, whether it be patriotic in theme or not, and link it on the Flourishes Newsletter. Look for the June Pre-release Challenge post for all the details.
My card isn’t exactly the red, white, and blue of our flag, but I’m putting it out there, anyway. The way things are going weather-wise, our Fourth of July celebration will probably require rubber boots and umbrellas. I’m feeling just a tad bit excited, though, because we’re expecting a beautiful weekend. Oh, they’re so few and far between this year – fingers crossed!
I’ve always meant to come back to this April Showers set which was released in April. So cute! Love every image in the set, and I’ve still yet to use the bucket of tulips (making note to self), but oh, my, girls, don’t be caught in the garden this year without your tres chic rubber boots! Okay, so maybe they’re only chic in the garden circles, but that’s where I travel these days.
I colored with Copics and worked with the paper, ribbon, and button from my Brioche Kit, which is one of those fabulous all-in-one kits Flourishes has been releasing one at a time recently. This kit sold out quickly (no wonder), but new kits are coming along regularly. The current kit is Venice. Oh, my word! You have to see it! Vintage lovers take note – teal crushed silk, peach wire-edged ribbon, brads, mosaics, pearls, trims, 7 Gypsies 6x6 designer paper pad to coordinate with all of it – LOVE! But, I digress…
Find inspiration from the Flourishes team here:
Please join us in this challenge. I’ll be watching for you… Take care, and have a wonderful weekend!
Stamps: April Showers Paper: Poppy red, Wasabi green, Flourishes Classic White, Memory Box Brioche designer paper Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics for coloring Accessories: Ribbon, button, linen thread, Spellbinders Blossom Nestabilities, Classic Circles Small, Nested Lacey Pennants, SU! Scallop edge punch, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
Leslie, this is adorable! Love those boots! Our weather has been so hot...mid 90's with heat indexes of near 100. Too hot for this old broad! Today is supposed to be a little better 88. Hot and dry!
Posted by: Glenda | 06/03/2011 at 02:16 AM
Awesome card Leslie! Love the cheerful colors and of course, your coloring is perfect.
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 06/03/2011 at 04:53 AM
Oh my the difference in one part or the country to another!! I would love to use your colorful boots and umbrellas, can't remember when the last time it rained!!
Your work is always a wonder and beautiful sight to behold no matter the weather or season. Great detail on each and every one.
Posted by: Sharon | 06/03/2011 at 05:29 AM
This is so darn cute! Love the umbrellas, and those boots....I WANT a pair!
Posted by: LaurieJ | 06/03/2011 at 05:51 AM
cute. love the boots
Posted by: yogi | 06/03/2011 at 06:18 AM
This is fabulous. I would have never thought to use this set and I just love what you did with it.. I want a pair of those boots too.. Great job Leslie..
Posted by: Dawn B. | 06/03/2011 at 06:28 AM
Lovely colors, So bright and adorable! I need some of those wellies with all the rain we have been having.
Posted by: Heide | 06/03/2011 at 06:42 AM
So fabulous, Leslie - pretty images! Enjoy your wonderful weekend! I think it's going to be hot and cloudy here, but we'll have our grandchildren here so it will be awesome!
Posted by: Lynette | 06/03/2011 at 06:46 AM
I need to use that awesome set more, too, Leslie! LOVE how you stamped the raindrops over that line of umbrellas! I hope you don't have to use them on the 4th!
Posted by: Barbara | 06/03/2011 at 07:39 AM
These Brioche papers are some of my favourite right now Leslie...I love how you've used them with this sweet set (also one of my favourites!)...perfect for making rain cheerful! Hope you do have that sunny weekend!
Posted by: ChristineCreations | 06/03/2011 at 08:07 AM
This is just too cute Ms. Leslie! love all those brellies accented with the decked out wellies! TOO FUN! Hope you have a beauty of a weekend -- b/c I know you'll be getting down and dirty if you do! :-)
Posted by: Julie Koerber | 06/03/2011 at 08:24 AM
Very sweet design! I love how you incorporated all of those images! Wonderful card!
Posted by: Danielle | 06/03/2011 at 08:48 AM
This is so cute and fresh for spring Leslie. I say spring since we have not gotten our summer weather yet. ugh... Delightful and sweet. Hope you have a great weekend!
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy | 06/03/2011 at 11:51 AM
What fun. Love the boots..One of those cards that just makes you feel good. Enjoy
Posted by: Sylvia/Little Treasures | 06/03/2011 at 01:00 PM
Well, how cute! Like the umbrellas but love the boots!! Cute card for sure.
Posted by: Bev J. | 06/03/2011 at 01:01 PM
Your card turned out fabulously, Leslie...and I love those boots!! Your coloring looks amazing as always!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | 06/03/2011 at 01:02 PM
Adorable card Leslie! I just adore the little umbrellas in the back ground!
Posted by: Allison Cope | 06/03/2011 at 02:20 PM
Now, this is cuter than I have seen in quite a while Leslie...Love it to the MAX!!! colors, design, embellishments....all too darn cute!! TFS!!!!
Note to the side : for Wally...Purina...Chew eez Chicken Strips...my Piper is addicted !
Posted by: Velta | 06/03/2011 at 11:07 PM
I LOVE this card, Leslie! So glad I got this set - just loved those boots! TFS such an awesome card.
Posted by: Karen W. | 06/04/2011 at 05:58 AM
What a nice card. Love it! Thank you
Posted by: Jo | 06/04/2011 at 07:48 AM
What a beautiful bright and cheery card, Leslie!
Posted by: Linda E | 06/04/2011 at 02:36 PM
Miss Leslie, this is sooo Cheerful! Love your Layout and gorgeous coloring too! I love all the images you used from this Super set, I have it on order, can't wait for it to arrive. Gardening is my other favorite hobby. But I know lately I have spent to much time stamping and have neglected my poor garden a bit.. lol
Hugs!
Shannon 8-)
Posted by: Shannon White | 06/04/2011 at 05:30 PM
This is a cute stamp set and you did a fabulous job with your coloring! I love the card - very whimsical and fun!
Posted by: Peachy Wessels | 06/05/2011 at 01:37 AM
Ha I need some of those umbrellas and rainboots here. we are just having a week of rain !
Posted by: Sandy Ang | 06/05/2011 at 05:24 PM
This is so darn cute! And so needed around these parts lately huh? Tooooo much rain!!! ; )
Posted by: Michele | 06/05/2011 at 09:13 PM
wauw i just love your card!!! these stmps are still on my wishlist!!!
xx petra
Posted by: petra wetzels | 06/06/2011 at 01:44 AM
Just a darling creation. Your dp is just so sweet and I LOVE the umbrellas and boots. Give me rain, but keep the tornadoes, I say.
Enjoyed your garden project photos and your dog is so, so cute.
Posted by: Benzi | 06/06/2011 at 09:24 PM
Love the boots, and the umbrella's are colored wonderful too! Like your rain drops too!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 06/07/2011 at 08:03 AM