Thursday, December 26, 2013

FLOURISHES - CHRISTMAS SALE!!!

We hope you had a blessed holiday – however you celebrate! It was wonderful time to rest, relax and reflect on the beauty of the season surrounded by friends and family! We know some of you probably have some Christmas money that you’d love to spend and guess what? Flourishes needs to reduce what is on their shelves before our year-end inventory count. So, a sale is in order!

It’s Time For Their…..

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Simply use the code MERRY13 in the coupon code box and you'll get 25% off your entire order -- even the Sale Page -- which already offers a discount on items listed there! All codes are case sensitive, so please use all caps, just like shown above. You have to act fast, this sale runs through December 30th. Another note to shoppers, Flourishes will be closing down the store for a few hours on the 31st in order to do inventory. For about a 4 hour period, folks will not be able to take or process orders. They promise they will try to be as quick as possible!

Enjoy the rest of your holiday season -- 2014 will be here before you know it!!!

                                                          HUGS,  ~Silke~

Friday, December 20, 2013

FLOURISHES - FREE FOR ALL......

Happy Friday everyone!

I'm so excited...today is my last day at work and I'll be off until January 6....yeah!!!! I really need this break...I'm looking forward just kickin' back for a few days!!!



Today we are bringing you another round of inspiration created with our brand new December Release Stamp Sets by the Senior Design Team. 

It’s always fun for us to show off the versatility of these beautiful sets one more time while you can still purchase the December New Release Bundle at a discount! Today is the last day this discount is available and we don’t want you to miss out!

So hop on over to see what our very talented Design Team has in store for you today with these sets:
Have a wonderful weekend! See you soon....

                                                     Hugs, ~Silke~

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

CQC220 WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY....

Hello stampin' friends!

How are your Christmas preparations coming along? Did you get all of your Christmas shopping done? I'm done buying all the presents....all I need to do is wrap them! Mimi and I already baked some German cookies and I can't wait to eat them :) !!! I think we'll tackle a few more recipes this weekend.

Anyway, in the midst of all this craziness I took some *me* time and made a card for this weeks
COLOR Q CHALLENGE.....



Here are this weeks beautiful CQC220 colors......


My main image features the Papertrey Ink Set called Life. The DP, Ribbon and the Ink colors are from Stampin' Up. Hope you like it?

As always please make sure to link your cards to the COLOR Q BLOG and don't forget to check out all the beautiful samples the team has made as well!!!

Have a great day...I'll try to be back soon....

                                                           Hugs, ~Silke~ 

Friday, December 13, 2013

FLOURISHES DECEMBER FINAL SNEAK PEEK & REVEAL.....

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Well, we’ve arrived at our last day of December New Releases at Flourishes! Haven’t they been true blossoming beauties? Today, we’re pleased to bring you one more!



It’s an all occasion set that celebrates some of the most delightful events with wonderful playfullness!

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This stamp set is called Lots of Thoughts for a reason! With six whimsical images illustrated by Marcella Hawley, you have just the right mix of sentiments for birthday, congratulations, thank you and cards of encouragement. It's the perfect set for any and all occasions! Set measures 4" by 6”. Ideas are blooming plentifully in our design team creations with this sweet set. 

Remember, while you’re hopping and looking at their creations, don’t forget to try to figure out….

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Hidden among the Design Team’s blogs today is our last day of Mystery Blogger. Comment on her blog and you could be chosen to win today’s set! The more you comment, the better your chances of winning.......

Do you want to win Flourishes’ December Release?

  • If you would like a chance at winning all newly released December sets…you can play in our Flip It Challenge – we will have multiple winners there! Deadline for entries is TODAY,  December 13th at 5 PM EST. Check out the link for the official rules!
  • All three of our December sets are available now HERE! Take advantage our New Release Bundle and get 10% off when you purchase all three sets together in a bundle. This discount will only be available through December 20th, so you have to act fast!
  • We’re also excited to offer companion Silhouette cut files for these new sets. Check them out HERE!
  • And, don’t forget to come back to the Flourishes Blog tomorrow, Saturday, December 14th for the Winner’s Circle where we’ll announce all of our winners of this weeks’ challenges!
The inspiration for my card came from  this weeks CS170....please make sure to hop on over to the CASE STUDY BLOG to see all the details.....


Thank you for joining us in the release this month! Have a fabulous weekend.....

                                                         Hugs, ~Silke~

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Thursday, December 12, 2013

FLOURISHES DECEMBER SNEAK PEEK DAY 2

Happy Thursday!

It’s Day Two of our delightful December Releases at Flourishes! Today we have another stunner for you that combines a beautiful botanical with very meaningful sentiments.



Introducing….

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Send some strength to those you care about with this touching set penned by Sam Pickard and embellished with beautiful sentiments courtesy of Dina Kowal. It's a set that's perfect for those times when a friend needs to know that you care. It features five scripted sentiments with heart warming messages as well as a group of beautifully drawn winter roses. Set measures 4" by 6". Ideas are blooming plentifully in our design team creations with this gorgeous set. 

And, while you’re hopping and looking at their creations, don’t forget to try to figure out….

Mystery-Blogger-Graphic

Hidden among the Design Team’s blogs today is our Mystery Blogger of the day. Comment on her blog and you could be chosen to win today’s set! The more you comment, the better your chances of winning........

Do you want to win Flourishes’ December Release?

  • If you would like a chance at winning all three of our soon-to-be released December sets…you can play in our Flip it Challenge – we will have multiple winners there! Deadline for entries is FRIDAY December 13th at 5 PM EST. Check out the link for the official rules!
  • All three of our December sets can be pre-ordered now, even before you see them all! Take advantage our New Release Bundle and get 10% off when you purchase all three sets together in a bundle. This discount will only be available through December 20th, so you have to act fast!
  • Keep in mind, all of these sets will be live first thing Friday morning in the Flourishes store along with the coordinating cut files for this release.
  • And, don’t forget to come back to the Flourishes Blog Saturday, December 14th for the Winner’s Circle where we’ll announce all of our winners of this weeks’ challenges!
Be sure to stop on by tomorrow when we share a cover all the happy thoughts you have for others throughout the year!

                                                       Hugs, ~Silke~

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

FLOURISHES DECEMBER SNEAK PEEK DAY 1

Hello Flourishes friends!

Welcome to our December Sneak Peeks! Once again we’re proud to begin our New Release Sneak Peeks to you, they have a wonderful theme of “blossoming". Today’s set joins a gorgeous family of sets and many of you have been looking for it to complete the collection.



Introducing…. 
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Part of the special Flourishes Blossoms Collection, numbers never looked so pretty! This 4 by 6" set features hand-drawn numerals by Marcella Hawley that have been embellished with beautiful florals. This set offers a one-of-a-kind way to create gorgeous correspondence, birthday or anniversary items, or even home decor. Set is the perfect companion to sister sets Happily Ever After, Letters in Blossom and Summer Blossoms. Blossoming inspiration is yours along the way today with our talented design team and this set. 

And, while you’re hopping and looking at their creations, don’t forget to try to figure out….

Mystery-Blogger-Graphic

Hidden among the Design Team’s blogs today is our Mystery Blogger of the day. Comment on her blog and you could be chosen to win today’s set! The more you comment, the better your chances of winning.....

Do you want to win Flourishes’ December Release?

  • If you would like a chance at winning all three of our soon-to-be released December sets…you can play in our Flip it Challenge – we will have multiple winners there! Deadline for entries is FRIDAY December 13th at 5 PM EST. Check out the link for the official rules!
  • All three of our December sets can be pre-ordered now, even before you see them all! Take advantage our New Release Bundle and get 10% off when you purchase all three sets together in a bundle. This discount will only be available through December 20th, so you have to act fast!
  • Keep in mind, all of these sets will be live first thing Friday morning in the Flourishes store along with the coordinating cut files for this release.
  • And, don’t forget to come back to the Flourishes Blog Saturday, December 14th for the Winner’s Circle where we’ll announce all of our winners of this weeks’ challenges!
Be sure to stop on by tomorrow when we share a lovely set that will inspire beauty, strength and courage blooming even on the coldest of days!

                                                        Hugs, ~Silke~

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INSPIRED BY CHALLENGE- #IB304 ACORNS

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