Hi everyone — I’m home from CHA and feel like I’ve been away from here (computer/Blog) forever. I haven’t been on a computer for 4 days — yes!!! I don’t have a laptop and my hotel was charging 42 cents a minute for computer use, and we all know how those minutes turn into hours, […]

An artist, a hottie, and a peony what could they possibly have in common? Well, far more than meets the eye!!! Youve heard all of us at Flourishes mention Marcella Hawley from time to time. Id like to introduce you to her today. Marcy is the artistic talent behind so many of the beautiful images […]

Just a quick note to remind you all there are continual games going on in the Flourishes Forum at SCS. We are running a never-ending Featured Stamper Challenge. Any and all cards made with Flourishes images can be entered here, and double dipping with other challenges is fine — we are ALL for multi-tasking — […]

Some Splitcoasters from this area are planning a stamping event in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend. It is the first weekend of August — what a gorgeous time to enjoy the beauty of our Upper Peninsula. You can check out this thread for more details and to sign up!!! […]

Good news!!! The JustRitefolksjust launched their new Blog!!! Congrats to JustRite!!! And, in celebration, they are offering some FABULOUS BLOG CANDY — would anyone out there like to try to win a JustRite Monogram Stamper and Accessories????? Check it out at the JustRite Blog — and good luck everyone!!!! The drawing will be on Monday […]

Hi everyone! I had such good intentions of having a project to post tonight, but it just didn’t happen, and though I am typically a night owl (as well as an early riser), I need a good night’s sleep tonight!!! But I’ll tell you what you canexpect from tomorrow’s(Monday’s)post — and it’ll be up as […]

Hi everyone! Well, Jan Marie and I are home again — at least home in the UP of Michigan — Jan is still quite far from her home in Florida!!! We had a great show in Sayner, WI this past weekend — all went well — but are we tired!!! WOW!!! We left here on […]

There is a sale going on at Flourishes–how fun!!! All you have to do is attend the Virtual Convention, and you can read more about it at Seaside Creativity. Follow the links to get to the Virtual Convention and the discount code!!! Happy shopping!!! Please note, I still have an active Blog Candy post open– […]

Just a quick note as I know many of you have been waiting for the Petite Oval Nestabilities by Spellbinders — well, they are now back in stock at Flourishes, so that is good news. They differ from the standard Ovals in that they are somewhat more elongated. I used them on this card, if […]

I’ve been working on a project to upload tonight with a new Flourishes release, so it’ll be up in the morning, but I have MORE GREAT NEWS!! MORE FREE PRIZES!!!! Tomorrow SCS is celebrating the 2nd Anniversary of the Weekly Inkling and you know what that means — free prizes — tons of free prizes. […]