Bingo Ball Drop - Aug. 20th 2012 Winner Announced

Good luck to everyone!!!

Let The Bingo Balls Bounce!!! It's GIVEAWAY TIME!!! WIN A $20.00 JO-Ann's Gift Card

Here is all you have to do to enter, to win a $20.00 JO-ANN's Gift Card.

• Hit Like on my Face book page and Join my blog :)
• Enter a comment in this thread or the FB thread!
• Just for fun, in your comment, share what your favorite SVGcuts.com file is or which of my projects is your favorite! :)
• If you have already joined both, post a comment and I will enter your name too!!! If you have joined one but not the other, join that one and enter a comment!

It's that easy to enter!!!

*Remember you must join both the FB page and my blog and leave a comment on one to quailfy. :)

That's it!

*Please Share this with your friends, the more the merrier!!!

One random winner will be selected and win, the $20.00 Jo-Ann's gift card!!!

It will be fun, a bingo ball will be pulled from the cage on camera and if your name/number gets pulled, you win!!! Be sure to watch :) Winner will be notified via this thread and on FB.

Winner will be announced in the evening, Monday August 20th!!! So, you have two weeks to enter!

* Just for fun in your comment let me know what your favorite SVGcuts.com file is! I would love to know!

Sometimes Their Are Good Accidents "Soar To New Hight's"

The other day, I grabbed my camera and snapped a few pics of a hot air balloon. Later when I was looking at the pictures I noticed not only did I get a picture of the hot air balloon, but there was a large hawk soaring in the sky as well! I thought it was kinda cool, so I gave it the title "Soar To New Hight's" I found it uplifting and motivational :) Have a great day!

So happy you stopped in!  Scroll down for a little peak into the CHA 2012 show.  I Had a wonderful time with the SVGCuts Design Team!!!!  So cool to finally meet Tamara of Happy Life, Crafty Wife and Thienly of Mod paperie in real life!!!  We walked the show all together and had a great time with Leo and Mary!!! All truly terrific, creative, fun people!!!  So happy to have had the opportunity to hang out with all of them! :)

Me coming out of the house that was created on the new TLC show Craft Wars with Tori Spelling, at CHA 2012.

Svgcuts getting ready to interview Tim Holtz

SVGcuts Leo and Mary interviewing Carta Bella at CHA.

Some pretty things and displays at CHA 2012

Meeting Dear Lizzy from American Crafts

Had fun with Mary, Thienly, Tamara and Leo walking the show! Here we are with Lizzy.

Entering CHA

Here is what it looks like when you enter the show :)

Here I am on my way to CHA! So excited to go with Mary, Leo and some of the SVGcuts.com Design Team!!! I also get to finally meet Thienly and Tamara in person!!! I know we will have fun seeing all the great new products :)

Butterflies Delight, Spring Birdhouse

I really had fun putting this little birdhouse box together, I decided to repost it for this spring! This SVGcuts.com project makes a great gift or decoration for your home.

To create the butterfly decorated roof with butterflies, I created my own two sided paper, using card stock. I painted the colors on with watercolor paint. I just love how the watercolor paint gives such a soft, beautiful feel. I used chalk inks to create shadows and definition to the piece. I also hope this will inspire you to to create your own or one just like this one. :) Be sure to check out all the pictures below, there is something to look at on each side of this cute little bungalow. If you do create one, I would love to see yours! Post it on the SVGcuts.com wall and let them know you were inspired by Fleurette. :)

Svgcuts Collections used:

• Spring Birdhouses SVG Kit
• Robins Return SVG Collection
• Breezy Meadow Butterflies SVG Collection
• Moonlight Garden Part SVG Collection
• 3D Flowers SVG Kit Part II

Below you can see how I wrapped the tree from the side around to the front. I think it gives it a nice flow from side to front. I love to wrap things around when I can, then when someone picks it up to look at it they, automatically begin to turn the piece to look at all sides.

This is the back of my little bird house box. I used a gate design, chalk/inked it to give it a rusted look. Added some more butterflies and more of the fern at the bottom.



On this side of the bird house I used a gate design, cut out what I needed, added chalk and ink to give it a rusted look. I also cut up a fern to give the grassy feel at the bottom.



Below is the roof of the "Spring Birdhouse" it is completely covered in butterflies. I made my own two sided paper, by watercoloring the card stock on both sides. This gives a really soft and colorful butterfly. Im sure you could also find some pre-printed paper that would also give this effect if you did not want to paint your own.

Sneak Peek At A kids Art Project I am directing

I am having a great time working with some kids on a project for their school auction. The kids are all having a lot of fun, and learning some new skills! I will be showing you the finished pieces along with how you can do this too! Great home decor!

Hope you enjoy this sneak peak :)

Details coming soon!

St. Patricks Day Banner

I created this fun and simple St. Patrick’s Day banner with just one SVGCuts collection! As the old Irish blessing goes, “may your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go.” This banner design would also be great for many other holidays using different shapes, etc.

For full instructions, supplies and collections used click here: Designs By: Fleurette F. Bloom @ SVGcuts.com

Paris Locks Of Love - Valentines Day

Paris, the city of love, what better way to say I love you, than with a delicate Eiffel Tower box, filled with chocolates and ”Padlocks Of Love” cards. In Paris there is a romantic bridge where people place a padlock on the fence with their initials on it, then throw the key into the river to pledge eternal love. This story is what inspired me to create this fun project. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

For full instructions, supplies and collections used click here: Designs By: Fleurette F. Bloom @ SVGcuts.com

Chinese New Year SVGcuts Design Team Project

I have always been drawn to the beauty of Asia. That’s what compelled me to design this paper lantern that is fun to make for Chinese New Year, to beautify your home or give as a gift. I gave this lantern the delicacy of Cherry Blossoms and butterflies with the strength of the dragon and tiger (yin and yang). I also incorporated delicate Asian designs. It’s fun, simple and beautiful.

For full instructions, supplies and collections used click here: Designs By: Fleurette F. Bloom @ SVGcuts.com

Santa Clause is coming to town! Here is a fun way give some treats, ornaments or both. Hang this fun and whimsical treat cone on the wall, doorknob or on your tree! Also makes a great gift! It’s fun to make and share! I designed this for the SVGcuts Design Team.

For full instructions, supplies and collections used click here: Designs By: Fleurette F. Bloom @ SVGcuts.com

Thanks Giving Turkey Treat Centerpiece

Thanksgiving is a time for tradition, gathering with friends, great food and treats. I designed the “Thanksgiving Turkey Treat Centerpiece” as a fun new tradition to add to your holiday. Give your guests a treat to take home, create a fun game by adding a little prize inside one or all the treat cones. You can even put treats in the body of the turkey! When the holiday is over, fold the tail flat and tuck it all in a box for next year. This is a piece your family will enjoy for years to come and is easy to make!

For full instructions, supplies and collections used click here: Designs By: Fleurette F. Bloom @ SVGcuts.com

Masquerade Ball Masks

Who hasn’t dreamed of attending a Masquerade Ball! My daughter loves to play dress up and I have to admit I do too. That’s how I dreamed up these fun, fanciful and easy to create masks, using SVGcuts.com files and a few other items. Make them exactly as I have here with the full directions and files used or use these as a guide to come up with some new ones. Have a ball!

For full instructions, supplies and collections used click here: Designs By: Fleurette F. Bloom @ SVGcuts.com

When I think of Halloween the Headless Horseman and Count Dracula come to mind. I thought to myself, how fun it would be to make a project that incorporated both! That’s how I came up with “Count Dracula’s Coach” a table decoration that you can fill with treats, using just a few SVGcuts.com files.

Click on this link to see all the details on how you can create this fun project!

"Dracula's Coach"

SVG COLLECTIONS USED - to creat this project

To help save you time, you can click on the links below for the SVGcuts.com collections below.

Bundle of Joy SVG Kit
Gothic Flourishes SVG Collection
Halloween SVG Collection
Monster Mash SVG Collection

Winners of the SVGcuts.com "It's A Nice Day For A White Wedding" Challenge

I want to give a big thank you to everyone who entered the monthly SVGcuts.com challenge, "It's A Nice Day For A White Wedding"! I really enjoyed hosting this challenge and seeing all the beautiful and creative projects! You are all winners in my book :). Of course this is a challenge so, as promised we have to pick the official winners. This challenge was hard to judge as the entries were so fantastic. I am so glad there are six of us judging!

Thanks again to everyone for playing :)

The winners are as follows:

1^st place winner is - Stampgram

You win a $30 SVGCuts.com Gift Certificate or $30 Micheal's / JoAnns Gift Certificate!

2^nd Place – Irishmist59

You win a $10 SVGCuts.com Gift Certificate!

3^rd Place – Kathy Helton

You win a $10 SVGCuts.com Gift Certificate!

Honorable mentions:

4^th Place – Mackie

^5th Place - Lori Ell

Thanks again to all the fantastic entries!Everyone that entered the challenge will receive a $5.00 SVGcuts.com Gift card. To claim your $5.00 gift card your need to email info@svgcuts.com and include your post # from the challenge. Thanks!!

Hope to see you at the next challenge J

All My Best,

Fleurette Bloom

SVGcuts Design Team

Butterfly Lantern to go with Wedding Collection

I am hosting the SVGcuts.com monthly challenge "It's A Nice Day For A White Wedding". When I saw Mary's new Garden Nouveau SVG Kit, with a butterfly lantern, the wheels started turning. I knew I had to create one that would go with the wedding collection I created. I added wires and more butterflies so it could hang. I thought it might be a nice inspiration for others to enter the "Wedding Challenge" :) I think it would also be great for any garden or room in your house, not just for weddings. (to light it, use battery operated tea light or white battery light)

Here it is outside (click on photo to see larger pic)
This is what it looks like indoors with a light (click on photo to see larger pic)

(no not use candles please)

New Category "Crafty" Fun T shirts

I just couldn't wait to show you my new category "Crafty" For all us crafters. :)

Here you can find really cool, fun apparel for the whole family! I will be adding new designs all the time, so be sure to check back for more. I also will be running contests and giveaways, lots of fun :) Be sure to join the Florie Facebook Page To enter the giveaways :)

Here is this weeks design "Crafters Rock"

*All original Florie designes are Copyright protected and may not be reproduced in any fashion, without written permission from Fleurette@floriegear.com

"It's A Nice Day For A White Wedding"

Be sure to watch the video at the top left side of my blog to see This Wedding Collection!!! :D

Weddings are a beautiful time for sharing so why not create something fantastic for the bride and groom! I thought it would be really great to create a wedding cake that could collect all the wedding cards and then later be a keepsake. Imagine this at the actual big day or how fun would it be at the bridal shower! I had so much fun designing this that I went a bit further and designed a total wedding decoration ensemble, including a bouquet of butterflies! How fun! I challenged myself and made mine in all white, but it would be great if done in the wedding colors! Hope you enjoy making these as much as I did.

For full details and directions, click here

Video Teaser of my New SVGcuts Design Team Project

I am so excited!!! My fist Design Team project with SVG cuts will be going up today!!!! Here is a sneak peek of it. Click on this link to see - White Wedding Teaser Video :) All directions and files to follow later today! :D

New Challenge!

I am so excited, I will be hosting the next SVGcuts.com challenge. Pop back in soon for the announcement. It is going to be FUN, and of course there will be prizes!!! :D

Have Fun With Color And Texture

Have you ever looked at your paper, only to find that you don't have any prints you want to work with, or you're just very low on printed/patterned paper? No need to fear, pull out all your plain card stock, chances are you will have some fantastic colors you can play with! You can add so much pizzazz to plain paper with a little texture, a few inks, markers and watercolor paint! :)

This Sun Lever Card is an example of a really fun and colorful card I created from SVGcuts.com files. I used only plain card stock! :D No patterns etc. I just used awesome colors, inked the sides and sent some of the pieces through my Cuttlebug to give it some texture.

This card is the SVGcuts.com Sun Lever Card from the

Peony Cottage Kit - Sun Lever Card

Designer Tips:

1. Ink all the sides of your cut pieces before you assemble and glue together

2. When adding details think in odd number for groupings (I grouped my stars in two sets of three's) odd numbers are more appealing to the eye.

3. Add texture to plain paper, with an embossing machine, then run a marker lightly over some of the raised

pieces, this will give it so much more dimension.

4. Don't be afraid to use bold colors, they really pop :)