FLLC Birthday Wishes Blog Hop and Challenge!!

Happy Monday everyone~

IT'S A SURPRISE PARTY!!! Grab a handful of confetti, a bright balloon and come along for a fun birthday blog hop to celebrate a special birthday for our dear friend, Christine Okken!  One thing about birthdays, is that you always hope to spend time with those you care about and that's why we're here!  At Flourishes, we're just one big family... so we just wanted to celebrate a wonderful day with one of our loved ones.

Even though we're a day early, we'd like to say...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTINE!

Join along with members of the Flourishes family today and share some fabulous birthday inspirations, many happy celebratory birthday wishes and maybe even a slice of cyber cake.

My card was created with Pinwheels & Popsicles set. Christine is always a flower type of girl to me and I thought those papers and colors were just perfect for her.

Happy Birthday, Christine!! Hope you will have a fantabulous day tomorrow!!

Supplies:
Pinwheels & Popsicles
Classic White cardstock, Color Made Easy cardstock - Sunflower, Rich Browns, MME designer paper pad
Memento - Tuxedo Black, Teal Zeal, Summer Sky
Copic markers - Sunflower, Rich Browns, Olive Green, Flesh Tones 2, Lenten Rose
lace trim, enemel dots
Spellbinders dies, decorative edger

In honor of Christine's birthday celebration, we're giving away a special birthday present or two of our own!  Hidden among the Design Team's blogs today is a Mystery Blogger. Comment on her blog and you could be chosen as one of our birthday prize winners! The more you comment, the better your chances of winning.

As well as one lucky commenter, we're having a birthday challenge too!

THE OFFICIAL RULES:

• Simply create a NEW birthday themed card or project.
• Entries need to be in by Friday November 1st at 6 PM EST.
• Those entries using Flourishes stamps will be counted for 2 prize ballots!
• You must link your creation in our InLinkz Widgit to be counted.
• You must have a link to our challenge in your blog post or gallery post.  Please feel free to use our Birthday Graphic too!
• If you upload to SCS please use the keyword FLLCWISH
• We'll announce the winners on Saturday on the Flourishes blog on Saturday November 2nd, so check back then to find out if you are a winner!

Hop along with our Flourishes family today.  Don't forget to leave some love for our fabulous designers today for a chance to win...

Aleksandra Mihelič
Allison Cope
Cheryl Lea
Deborah Anton
Dina Kowal
Heather Jensen
Jenny Gropp
Julie Koerber
Kathy Jones
Maki Jones (You're here)
Meredith MacRitchie
Naomi Gong
Stacy Morgan
Silke Ledlow
Tosha Leyendekker


Don't forget to stop by Christine's blog, HERE, and send her some birthday wishes too!

Thank you for stopping by.
Have a great day!

Maki

CardMaker & Flourishes Blog Hop

   

Happy Wednesday everyone!

Today the CardMaker Magazine Blog Team is pairing up with the Flourishes Design Team to bring you some fabulous inspiration with our most recent Flourishes May Release sets!

It’s a taste of creativity you’re sure to love! Flourishes loves CardMaker Magazine and its endless source of inspiration in each edition. You’ll find gorgeous photography; beautiful creations, step-by-step instructions and card and paper-crafting designs from the simple to the elaborate; and we love that a number of our Flourishes designers have been published in its pages!

So hop along today and be doubly inspired by two great teams, and you'll want to be sure to comment by Friday, May 17th 5pm EST because we're giving away our entire May Stamp release valued at more than $70...one prize at the Flourishes Blog and one prize hidden along the blog hop!




Here is my card:

I picked Old Tea Rose for my card :-) and purple for the color! This set comes with the wonderful sentiments to match the beautiful rose image and I wanted to use the sentiment as a focal point of the card.
The card was designed with Classic Ivory cardstock, CME Crocus, Pistachio and Rich Browns cardstock. I stamped the rose images with Memento Tuxedo Black on the background mat and colored with Copic markers.

The rest of supplies: Memento Toffee Crunch, CME ribbon - Rich Brown-Ivory, Prima tea rose, pearls, Martha Stewart punches, Spellbinders dies

Next Hop : Ivanka Lentle


Thank you for stopping by. Have a great day!

Maki

FLLC Glamour Girls and FTTC219!!

Happy Tuesday and hello Flourishes Fans!
We have a special treat for you today because we are kicking off the festivities for Day 1 of our Flourishes May Release Sneak Peeks  and we have teamed up with the Friends of Flourishes Team to play along with the Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC219) this week. Want a little peek at the set we’ll be showcasing today?

Our Glamour Girls stamp collection, illustrated by Lauren Pope, is a fabulous collection of lovely ladies and some classic "girl talk" sentiments perfect for all those charming gals in your life.  This classy stamp set arrives just in time for Mother's Day!  What more can you ask for?

Now on to our challenge… Denise Marzec is our Timeless Tuesday Challenge hostess this week and for her challenge, we want to see you use some "BLACK ACCENTS" on your card or project.  Let's see you use some black matting, black die-cut images, black ribbon, or try the ever-popular "chalkboard" technique that's popping up all over the blogging world.


Here is my "black accents" card :)

As you see, I added some black accents on my card. The color of black works perfect for the image, don't you think? The image was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black and colored with Copic markers. I die-cut the black mat and sentiment mat with Tailor-Made Classic Keyhole die set. The black mat was dry embossed and directly inked with white pigment ink. I also stamped the one of the sentiments on the CME Crocus cardstock and it was brushed over lightly with white acrylic paint. To finish off, I dressed the card with the black accents :)

The rest of supplies: Classic White cardstock, designer paper, black rhinestones, ribbon, beaded hat pin, decorative edger, embossing folder

Today we have both our Flourishes Finest Design Team AND our Friends of Flourishes Team sharing their "Black Accents" inspirations with you!  Take a moment and leave some love on all of our designers' blogs.

• Allison Cope
• Broni Holcombe
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Haffner
• Danielle Kennedy
• Deborah Anton
• Denise Marzec
• Heather Jensen
• Julie Koerber
• Makiko Jones (you're here)
• Silke Ledlow
• Stacy Morgan
• Iulia Pasca, May guest designer

Come and hop along and visit with all of our super talented Flourishes designers and join us in our challenge this week for a chance at winning our ENTIRE new May release!!  Yup... that's right... you could win our entire new release just by playing along.  Check out the Flourishes Blog for further challenge details.  Good luck everyone!



If you also want to earn a chance to win all four of our soon-to-be released sets, you can always play in our Colorful Creations Challenge – there will be multiple winners here! Check out the links for the official rules! Also, if you like what you see on our designers’ blogs today, you can pre-order this set (along with the other three sets as well). You can also take advantage our New Release Bundle and get 10% off when you purchase all four together in a bundle. All sets will be live first thing Friday morning along with the coordinating cut files for this release. So, be sure to stick with us this week as we unveil a whole new host of paper crafting goodies!



Have a great day!

Maki

FLLC April Sneak Peeks - Spring Blossoms

Hello and happy Wednesday everyone,

Welcome to Day 1 of Flourishes April Sneaks! Oh my goodness, where does the time go? We are excited though because our April release brings a bevy of beauty that is ripe for spring. Starting with this little number......

Did you recognize the flow of these flowers? Well, you should! This gorgeous stamp set is called Spring Blossoms and the final set in our Blossoms Collection, this beautiful array of spring blossoms illustrated by Marcella Hawley features a bouquet, corner stamps, and pieces to create your own borders or frames. Add in four of all occasion sentiments and you have the perfect set to create cards for every day correspondence.

Set measures 4 by 6" and is the perfect companion to sister sets Happily Ever After and Letters in Blossom. If you like this set, you might also like our Summer Blossoms set featuring summer florals, our Autumn Blossoms set featuring Autumn florals, our our set Winter Blossoms with gorgeous late winter/early spring blooms.

Here is the card I made with Spring Blossoms :)

I stamped the large bouquet image a few times with Memento Sweet Plum for the entire background panel. Then it was sponged with Memento Pistachio and Bahama Blue using the blending tool. I added the border that was created with designer paper and the beautiful lace trim with rhinestones on the background. The focal part of the card was created with the one of the corner images and sentiments. The images were colored with Copic markers. The sentiment mat and the layer mat was die cut with Perfectly Pierced Classic Hourglass die set. After sponging some blue colors on the sentiment mat and adhering on the corner images, The card is completed!

The rest of supplies:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Summer Sky, Classic White carstock, CME paper -Emerald Coast, Pistachio, designer paper

 Well, just as we have done in past release weeks, we offer our little guessing game of….

   

We don’t know which one of these ladies below will be the Mystery Blogger but one will, so leave comments on all of our designers’ blogs and you’ll be in the running to win today’s Spring Blossoms Stamp set! Want to see all the beautiful things you can create with this gorgeous array of spring blooms? Head on over and see…..

• Amanda Havon
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Danielle Kennedy
• Heather Jensen
• Julie Koerber
• Maki Jones (you're here)
• Silke Ledlow
• Stacy Morgan

As you make your way around blog land to visit Flourishes’ designers, you might notice that some of them are using a brand new 123 Create Kit called… Stationery Noted! Check out the lovelies in this kit!

To find out all the goodies in this color-coordinated, elegant kit, just click HERE!

DO YOU WANT TO WIN OUR ENTIRE RELEASE?

If you want a chance to win all three of our soon-to-be released sets, you can always play in our Summer Lovin' Challenge – there will be multiple winners here! OR, play along with the gals for this week’s Timeless Tuesday Challenge! Check out the links for the official rules! Also, if you like what you see on our designers’ blogs today, you can pre-order this set (along with the other two sets as well). You can also take advantage our New Release Bundle and get 10% off when you purchase all three together in a bundle. All sets will be live first thing Friday morning along with the coordinating cut files for this release. So, be sure to stick with us this week as we unveil a whole new host of paper crafting goodies!

We’ll see you back here tomorrow for another new release sneak peek! This one is blossoming with beauty as well!

Thank you for stopping by.
Have a great day!

Maki

SNSS March Release Features 4!!!

Happy Tuesday everyone~

Welcome to Day #4 of your March Release Features! 

Today's featured set is...

Flower Blocks 1

This gorgeous set of large flower block images is a dream to color.  You'll love adorning your Spring cards with these lovely images and sentiments.

• Set includes 4 images and 4 sentiments 
• Set measures approximately 6"x8"
• Images measure approximately 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
• Illustrated by Korin Sutherland
• Set is priced at $26

Here is my card using the set

 This card was created for SNSS March Release VSD Challenge (SNSMAR13VSD1) over our Member Company Forum at Splitcoaststampers.

This card was created for SNSS March Release VSD Challenge (SNSMAR13VSD2).

The sset is my very favorite set from the March Release! They are just absolutely beautiful and I couldn't stop making cards, lol. You also notice that the set's name is "Flower Blocks 1"..I assume it's going to be a second and/or third one later...? ;);)

Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away this lovely stamp set to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, March 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on SNSS website homepage on Thursday, March 14th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

SNSS March Release Features 3!!

Hello there,


Welcome to Day #3 of Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps March Release Features!

Today's featured set is..

Nature Silhouettes 2

And check out the matching bird dies!

This fantastic duo is a must-have.  Imagine the gorgeous cards you'll make!  The possibilities are endless AND this stamp set also coordinates so well with our other silhouette sets!

• Set includes 13 images
• Set measures approximately 4"x6"
• Queen Anne's Lace image measures approximately 2" x 2 1/2"
• Designed by Korin Sutherland
• Stamp set is priced at $16
• Die set is priced at $9.75

Here is my card using the set and dies.

I was very inspired Korin's CAS cards using Nature Silhouettes 2 earlier (yes, she loves to show us sneak peeks and she rocks every time!) and I had to create this CAS for myself....I don't know if I needed to more or less but I hope you like it ;) 

This card was more like my style (more layers, lol). The feathers on the background were stamped with Brilliance ink and it is more shimmery in real life. I die-cut 2 birds from the matching dies. It was my contribution of SNSS March Release VSD Challenge (SNSMAR13VSD5) over our Member Company Forum at Splitcoaststampers. We've planned 5 fun challenges, and more prize opportunities You still have a time to play along till Wednesday, March 13th! Be sure to visit HERE for the detail about the challenge.

Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away this lovely stamp set to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, March 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on SNSS website homepage on Thursday, March 14th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

SNSS March Release Features 2!

Happy Sunday everyone~

Welcome to Day #2 of your March Release Features!

Today's featured set is...

Vintage Seed Packet

This lovely set is full of fabulous elements which will create some gorgeous cards and more!

• Set includes 3 images and 7 sentiments 
• Set measures approximately 4"x6"
• Circle frame image measures approximately 3" x 3 1/4"
• Designed by Dina Kowal
• Set is priced at $15

Here is my card using the set.

I love the vintage elements in the set and it was reminded me old wall papers. This was what I came up with... ;) I stamped the background with the frame image and the border with the poppy image. After I finished coloring with Copic markers, the border was sponged with ink. To finish off, I embellished the ribbon with botton and dressed the gold pearls.

This one was totally different look. I did a lot of inking with sponges but it only took a little time to complete the card. It was my contribution of SNSS March Release VSD Challenge (SNSMAR13VSD4) over our Member Company Forum at Splitcoaststampers. We've planned 5 fun challenges, and more prize opportunities You still have a time to play along till Wednesday, March 13th! Be sure to visit HERE for the detail about the challenge.

Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away this lovely stamp set to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, March 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on SNSS website homepage on Thursday, March 14th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

SNSS March Release Features 1

Happy Saturday everyone~ Hope your weekend started right!

Welcome to Day #1 of Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps March Release Features!  

We are SO excited to announce our NEWEST stamp illustrator/designer, Diane Zechman!  WOOHOO!!! Her whimsical design is such a wonderful addition for SNSS!

Here is today's featured set features Diane's precious images..

Special Blend

This fantastic set is for all you coffee and tea lovers out there! 

• Set includes 5 images and 17 sentiments 
• Set measures approximately 6"x8"
• Stacked cups image measures approximately 1 1/2" x 2 1/2"
• Illustrated by Diane Zechman
• Set is priced at $26

Here is my card using the set.

I found the some pretty papers for the card and picked the colors from them. The image was colored with Copic markers. It is a little hard to see but I also stamped the coffee beans on the corrugated strip too. 

This one was made for SNSS March Release VSD Challenge (SNSMAR13VSD3) over our Member Company Forum at Splitcoaststampers for our March Release Virtual Stamp Day.  We've planned 5 fun challenges for you plus more prize opportunities and you still have a time to play along! Be sure to visit HERE for the detail about the challenge.

Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away this adorable stamp set to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, March 13th.  The list of winners will be announced on SNSS website homepage on Thursday, March 14th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

FLLC Berry Sweet Birthday Blog Hop!!

Light the candles, cue the music and get ready for a little bit of birthday fun! It will SOON be a very special lady's birthday and so we rallied the troops to send some birthday wishes her way a little early! On Monday, February 25th, Jan Marie Caruso, the fearless and creative force behind Flourishes will be another year older -- what a wonderful thing to celebrate! So, we've asked Flourishes' designers from all of our teams to join us to help make this day super special with a......

Here's the scoop, there's a way YOU can help Jan celebrate and win some Flourishes stamps as well! 

HOW? We just love creative challenges at Flourishes blog and so, why not usher in another one! One randomly drawn winner will get a $25 gift certificate to the Flourishes store, just for playing along!

Happy Birthday, Jan Marie!!! Wishing you a fabulous day for your special day!!

For my card, I took the colors from the blog hop badge as an inspiration. I used Roses Are Red set for the flower bouquet image and Inside & Out Hello for the sentiment.
The other supplies are:
Classic White cardstock, Emerald Coast collection cardstock, MME designer paper, Copic markers, Memento tuxedo black, Emerald Coast teal blue ribbon, Aquamarine rhinestones, flower embellishment, Perfectly Pierced Classic Frames die, SB die.

One extra note? Jan may be the head of this company but one thing she doesn't get a ton of is happy mail from customers using her stamps? Let's change that for her birthday and flood her with some creative "love" by sending her your Berry Sweet Birthday Blog Hop creations! Here's her address so you can pop them in the mail!

Jan Marie Caruso
4140 Lyric Lane
Pensacola, FL 32514


I know she would love to see "in real life" what beautiful work you all do and I know it would bring a huge smile to her face! So, join us in singing her a special little birthday song! Be sure to check out all the fun and festive wishes and grab some great ideas for birthday cards along the way!  

• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Danielle Kennedy
• Heather Jensen
• Julie Koerber
• Silke Ledlow
• Stacy Morgan
• Allison Cope
• Broni Holcombe
• Cindy Haffner
• Maki Jones
• Aleksandra Mihelič
• Dina Kowal
• Iwona Palamountain
• Kathy Jones
• Meredith MacRitchie
• Sasha-Marie Holmes
• Deborah Anton
• Amanda Havon

Thanks for stopping by and helping us with Jan Marie a wonderful and fabulous BIRTHDAY on Monday!
Have a wonderful weekend!

Maki