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July 31, 2009

Happy Birthday Flourishes!!!

Hi there! We are celebrating at Flourishes! Two years ago this month, this one of a kind stamp boutique opened its doors to a whole new kind of creative expression. Now, we want you to help us celebrate! Simply make a birthday creation of your own - link your card to the Flourishes Newsletter post or upload to SCS using the keyword FLLCBDAY. Flourishes will pick one lucky winner with the prize being a stamp set of your choice! So, make time for play time and you might just be a winner! Don't forget to click onto the Flourishes Newsletter tomorrow -- there is a BIG announcement that you won't want to miss! In fact, we think you'll FLIP over it!
It has been such a honor to work for the wonderful ladies at Flourishes!! I met Jan Marie, Nancy and Sharon at the Copic class Flourishes held. It was a BLAST!! I saw Jan Marie again a few weeks back. My husband,daughter and I meet up with her in Atlanta for a nice dinner. My how this company has grown in 2 years. Happy Birthday Ladies!!
FLLC B-day X2
The celebration has started!
Stamps: All Wrapped Up,Birthday Celebrations. Thanks for stopping by:)

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July 29, 2009

SC 239 Lean On Me

Hi there! I'm sure I shared with you that I recieved several stamped images from friends and RAK's during the time I was recovering. Well here is a image from Whipper Snapper that arrived along with several other images in my mail one day!! When I saw the SC over at splitcoast today I knew this image would fit perfect on the sketch so here it is. SC239 Lean On Me The dp is BG Wisteria you can find it at i{heart}papers. I used Copics to color the image. Thanks for stopping by!

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July 28, 2009

FTTC Monochromatic!!

Hi there!! It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC26)!!! It is also the last Tuesday of the month so we have a new guest challenge designer with us today. Please give a warm welcome for Deena Perreault(moonrise)!! Deena is challenging us to go monochromatic with our cards. Her challenge stipulations are ONE color or shades of that color along with ONE either white or cream cardstock. All supplies and tools are allowed!!! So, let's see what you can create!!! We look forward to see what you do!!! Here's my card FLLC Tuesday 07-28-09 I used Sahara Sand ink and Spring Ephemerals Make sure you visit the rest of the blog team they have some beautiful creations for you! Deena is the guest hostess this week!! Thanks for stopping by:)

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July 27, 2009

Happy KSS Monday!

Good Morning!! Last week I didn't feel so well and didn't do much stamping. Our youngest daughter will be leaving soon for her Jr. year of college so I've been busy with that. Today's card is a fun one that we plan to send to family with her new address. Don't forget you can save 10% on your Kitchen Sink Stamp orders by using the code DEE10KSS at checkout:) I used this new set called Multi Step Ducks & Pigs.

KSS Monday 07-27-09 

The Crew have some wonderful samples for you today!

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July 21, 2009

FLLC Timeless Tuesday Shimmer

Hi there! Sorry I'm late posting today. Things have just been crazy the past few weeks!! It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC25)! This week Cindy Haffner is our host. This week at Flourishes it is all about shimmerz so Cindy is challenging us to get out our little pots of shimmerz, shake them up, and use them on our cards. There are so many wonderful ways to use these little pots of shine to add just the perfect touches of shimmer to a card. As always, if you do not have any shimmerz, yet, no problem. All we ask is that you add some shimmer and shine to your cards. We cannot wait to see what you create!!! I didn't have any shimmerz Julie being the sweetheart that she is sent me some in the mail so I could play in this weeks challenge. Thanks so much Julie!! So here's my card:) FLLC Tuesday Shimmerz I colored this with the following Copic Collections from Flourishes Daffodil, Fields, Poppy, Violet. Make sure you visit the rest of the blog team they have some beautiful creations for you! Enjoy the day:)

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July 17, 2009

Mojo #95 Hello!

Good Morning! When I saw the Mojo 95 sketch I knew I wanted to play along. Here's the sketch Mojo95Sketch Here's my card. Mojo 95 Hello! The main image is a Whipper Snapper stamp. I colored it using Copics. The sentiments are Hero Arts. The paper is Basic Grey. I bought mine at i{heart}papers. I also used the Deckel dies from Spellbinders. Have a happy day!! Thanks for stopping by:)

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July 15, 2009

KSS SC237 Sweet!

Hi there! I thought I'd make a card for today's SC 237 it's been awhile since I've done any of the sketches. I hope you like what I came up with. Check out the KSS store for all the stamps used here. Don't forget to use the code Dee10KSS to save 10%. KSS SC237 Stamps: Multi Step Berries,Big & Bold Swashes Paper: White,Rust, Black, DP Ink: Red, Riding Hood Red, Black,Apricot,Caramel Accessories: Nesties, Brads,Ribbon Thanks for stopping by!

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July 14, 2009

FLLC Tag You're it!!

Hi there!It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC24)!!! This week Kimberly Crawford is our hostess. Kimberly is challenging us to make tags! Tags are hot and they are everywhere. Tags come in all shapes and sizes and the skies the limit when it comes to decorating and accesorizing. Whether you are making a stand alone tag or one to add to a gift or package, we can not wait to see what you create! Here's my tag! FLLC Tuesday Tag For my tag I used the newly released Strawberries set from Flourishes. I colored this with the following Copic collections Poppy, Evergreen and Daffodil. The image is stamped on Classic White cardstock. If you use Copics you have to try this paper it is just wonderful the ink just glides and blends beautifully!! Check out the tags the rest of the team made. Thanks for stopping by!

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July 13, 2009

KSS Monday! Welcome Baby

Hi there! It's KSS Monday I have a fun baby card for you today. I don't have a need for baby cards to often so it's exciting to have a special someone in mind for this one! I hope you will like it too:) I used the new Multi Step Baby set from Kitchen Sink Stamps.KSS Monday 7-12-09
Stamps: Multi Step Baby Paper: White,Banana,Pretty In Pink, BG DP Ink: Step 1 Basic Gray (stamped off), Step 2 Going Gray (stamped off), Step 3 Going Gray, Step 4 London Fog (Memento). For the blocks: Step 1 Angel Pink (stamped off), Step 2 Angel Pink, Step 3 Rose Bud (Memento) Accessories: Circle Punch, Nesties.
 If you haven't heard Kitchen Sink Stamps released 7 new sets this month. Make sure you check them out. Use the code DEE10KSS at checkout to recieve 10% off. The Crew have some wonderful samples for you today!

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July 07, 2009

FLLC Timeless Tuesday Cut It Out & Pop IT UP!!

It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC23)!!! This week I'm your host!!! My challenge is to cut it out and pop it up!!! We are cutting out items and poping them up to add dimension and interest to our cards!!! The sky is the limit with this one. Just remember to cut it out and pop it up!!! We would love to see what you create!!! Here's my card. FTTC23 07-07-09 I used the Waterlilies set along with the words from the Thank You set. I stamped the image on the Flourishes Classic White cardstock (which I totally LUV) I colored this using the following Copic Collections. Delphenium Fields The Blog Team have some wonderful samples for you today! That's all from me today.Thanks for stopping by:) Enjoy the day!

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