Flourishes Preview, Day 1: Paperwhites

11/10/2010

Flourishes Preview, Day 1: Paperwhites

Ooooooooh, flowers! Isn't it wonderful to see Paperwhites blooming in the middle of winter? All the promise of Spring is packed into that little bulb, and when its blossoms, delicate as snowflakes, fill the windowsill in our coldest months we feel just a little bit warmer inside.

This can be a Christmas set and, in fact, I've used it as such because I love this particular sentiment. However, the flower lover in me won't stop there. They don't have to be white, either. When we call them Jonquils, they can be yellow, or a combination of yellow and white, or maybe even a little orange thrown into the mix.

I've used soft chalks for coloring today, and maybe if you click for a closer look you can see the sparkle of glitter I added to the blooms. Though most of the team will be showcasing this larger image for starters, there's more to the set in the way of images and sentiments. In due time I hope to be making cards with them, as well.

Release details:

Leave a comment on the Flourishes Newsletter Paperwhites post for a chance to win this set.
Join the Pre-Release Challenge and you may be the lucky winner of the entire November release.
Preorder Paperwhites here.
The New Release Bundle will include the three sets we'll be showing you today through Friday and can be purchased at a 10% discount (limited time offer).
Join us this Thursday night for the Power Hour Release Party on SCS, 9 pm central, for games, prizes, chat, more samples, and a full reveal. Sets will be available in the store immediately after the party.

Now, you really must see the beautiful samples the team has prepared for you today:

I'm so glad you could stop here today. Flourishes release week is always an exciting time for me and I hope you can come back tomorrow and Friday to see more. I've been having such a good time creating with the new sets, but then, aren't new stamps always wonderful? Have a great day!

Stamps: Paperwhites Paper: Flourishes Classic White, BasicGrey Figgy Pudding designer paper Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, burgundy Accesories: Soft chalks for coloring, organdy ribbon, Stickles Stardust glitter glue, Spellbinders Labels Seventeen Nestabilities, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

Nov 10, 2010 12:10:00 AM | Christmas, Flourishes

29 Comments

This is so beautiful!! I love the image of paperwhites and your beautiful coloring.

Posted by: Ujjwal | 11/10/2010 at 02:23 AM

This is just gorgeous! The flowers look almost like you can reach out and pick them! Lovely job!

Posted by: Glenda | 11/10/2010 at 02:58 AM

Stunning, Leslie. Beautifully colored and you've matched it with your papers perfectly.

Posted by: Robin Kirkpatrick | 11/10/2010 at 04:01 AM

This is gorgeous Leslie.. I LOVE the way you colored the image. They look real. This paper is perfect for the paperwhites. Great job.

Posted by: Dawn Burnworth | 11/10/2010 at 04:12 AM

Beautiful!!! Love the blue tones in the flowers to match the gorgeous papers!

Posted by: Holly | 11/10/2010 at 06:02 AM

I love 'matchy,matchy' so I really love this card-everything ties together so well. tfs

Posted by: Bev J. | 11/10/2010 at 06:32 AM

so pretty, the paper compliments the image so well!

Posted by: Conniecrafter | 11/10/2010 at 07:06 AM

Beautiful as aways. Very nice sentiment. Quietfire Design has just come out with that saying as well but calligraphed. I'm looking forward to using it.

Posted by: yogi | 11/10/2010 at 07:08 AM

Leslie, your care is beautiful. I love it as a Christmas card. Perfect designer paper and lovely coloring with chalks. TFS

Posted by: deb vandersteeg | 11/10/2010 at 07:46 AM

Lovely card. Love the Figgy pudding and the soft bow. The sentiment is is wonderful. TFS

Posted by: Charlette | 11/10/2010 at 07:48 AM

Your coloring is just stunning on these flowers Leslie....such a beautiful piece of art from you! Paired with the delicate pattern on the papers....totally gorgeous!

Posted by: ChristineCreations | 11/10/2010 at 07:58 AM