Hi, all! It’s another Retro Wednesday -- Flourishes’ day to share samples with some of the retiring sets which are on sale now for 65% off. In fact, everything on the sale page is marked down 65%. That’s a pretty big savings!
I know you’re probably not thinking much about Christmas when Spring has just begun. Nor am I. However, I do have a couple of Christmas projects today, seeing as how these were some favorites when the sets were first released.
First up is Lamp Post Greetings. I like the idea of this set for make-ahead cards. Color up a few of the lamp posts and add the appropriate flag when the occasion arises. It’s a cute idea and there are a lot of different uses for this set.
This box, constructed of Flourishes Clear Cover Cardstock and BasicGrey Eskimo Kisses designer paper, was made for a friend’s December baby and stuffed full of newborn socks. I colored the image with Copics and adhered it to the finished box.
Additionally, I’m sharing a card made with the Christmas Borders set.
We were doing a tag focus at the time, and I really wanted to get another Christmas card done, rather than a tag, so I made a card that looks like a big tag. Whatever works, right? Again, it’s colored with Copics and using the Eskimo Kisses paper. Guess that was my favorite paper of the season. The sentiment, by the way, is from the Christmas Tea set (not retiring or on sale).
Despite the unseasonable nature of this post, I enjoyed bringing out these projects for a rerun and I thank you for indulging me.
More ideas for the on-sale sets can be seen when you visit:
Have a fabulous day!
These are both so cute...Christmas is coming early! Love your coloring! It's cold and dreary here in the South...another one of our little "Winters" here.
Posted by: Glenda | 05/18/2011 at 02:21 AM
Fabulous box for gift giving but I love, love the card/tag. Clever idea.
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 05/18/2011 at 03:54 AM
These are beautiful. that border set has been on my radar for a while, and your card is dragging me into the shop!
Posted by: Joan B | 05/18/2011 at 04:13 AM
I just got the Christmas Border set and will add you card to my list.... Love the Idea of the Tag card with the bow at the top like that.... Cute!
Posted by: Dotty A | 05/18/2011 at 04:24 AM
nice.
Posted by: yogi | 05/18/2011 at 06:39 AM
Season's Greetings! I like to see holiday projects well ahead of Christmas, because who has time to really get down and dirty with holiday projects at that time of year?? Love these two.
Posted by: Colleen Dietrich | 05/18/2011 at 08:27 AM
Wow! Both of the projects amazing! Love the holiday tag card! And what a neat idea with the box!
Posted by: Elena | 05/18/2011 at 11:49 AM
such darling packaging on the first and like your border with the gems on the tag
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 05/19/2011 at 07:28 AM
It's always great anytime of year to see seasonal projects. Love your gift box and the pretty tag.
Thanks for sharing! :)
Posted by: auntie em | 05/19/2011 at 10:46 AM
These are beautiful! I love the color combination. Great job!
Posted by: Year Old Birthday Party Ideas | 05/20/2011 at 02:56 AM
What a FANTASTIC idea - I just love what you've made here!!!
Posted by: Kathy J (Wattle) | 05/20/2011 at 10:01 PM
Love how you have used the lamp post on the box. And what a good idea to make/color up some in advance and then just add a flag when needed. And that tag card is such a cute and clever idea. Wonderful inspiration, Leslie.
Posted by: Susan (rainy) | 05/20/2011 at 10:18 PM
the lamppost box is so great
Posted by: Sandy Ang | 05/21/2011 at 07:12 PM
Great post...my life has also a memorable day.its my lovely day when i was 7 year old and my mom organize a birthday party...with lot of gifts
see http://www.kidsfairyland.com/
Posted by: kids birthday party ideas | 06/03/2011 at 11:38 AM