Today is a very special day. Where would I be right now, I wonder, had Jan Marie Caruso never realized her dream of bringing an extraordinary kind of beauty to stamping with her own company? Well, I’d probably be right here, but I wouldn’t have the pleasure of creating with Flourishes drop-dead gorgeous images! I also wouldn’t be in cahoots with some of the most awesome stampers and beautiful ladies I’ve ever known to bring about this birthday celebration. So, today I’d like to express, not only the best of best wishes for a happy birthday to Jan Marie, but my most sincere gratitude, as well.
The entire Flourishes gang has gotten together for a surprise birthday bash! Be sure to read on, but I’ll start with the birthday card I created with Flourishes Cherry Blossoms set.
I colored with Copics and used Prima Fairy Flora paper, a pearl flourish, and sheer ribbon, all of which came from Flourishes online boutique at one time or another. The sentiment is part of the Mix-n-Mugs set – a super adorable set in its own right, but full of little sentiments I love to mix-n-match with other sets, too.
Now, how about a little gift giving to go with our party today? Leave a comment here to be entered in a drawing for one of my all-time favorite Flourishes sets: Butterflies & Blossoms
Gorgeous, yes? I’ll keep this open until Tuesday night, March 1st, at which time I’ll close comments and announce the winner soon thereafter.
Please join our celebration by visiting the rest of the team! You’ll see some real beauties and you may even find more gifts along the way. First and foremost, drop by The Caruso Manor and wish Jan Marie a happy birthday!
The following list includes Flourishes Senior Design Team, the Friends of Flourishes Team, and the Bring Back Beautiful Team – fabulous stampers, every one of them!
- Barbara Anders
- Christine Okken
- Cindy Lawrence
- Danielle Kennedy
- Dawn Burnworth
- Julie Koerber
- Leslie Miller (you are here)
- Stacy Morgan
- Betty Wright
- Cindy Haffner
- Dee Jackson
- Maki Jones
- Silke Ledlow
- Tammy Hershberger
- Beate Johns
- Cindy Coutts
- Heather Jensen
- Kathy Jones
- Yvonne Hagane
I would be remiss if I didn’t let you know that Flourishes progressive sale has now reached 25% off. You can find all sale items here.
I’m so glad you dropped in today! One last thing. . . Happy birthday, Jan Marie! Love you much!
Stamps: Cherry Blossoms, Mix-n-Mugs (sentiment) Paper: Rose Red textured, Pink Pirouette, Flourishes Classic White, Prima Fairy Flora designer paper Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Rose Red, Copics for coloring Accessories: Ribbon, pearl flourish, Spellbinders Classic and Scalloped Oval, Classic Circle, and Labels Seventeen Nestabilities, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
OutStanding Card.
Love the Flourishes sets: Butterflies & Blossoms
Thank U 4 this opportunity
ColleenB.
Posted by: ColleenB. | 02/25/2011 at 01:17 AM
Wow I love the colors, the image and everything about this card, just gorgeous!
Posted by: Karen W | 02/25/2011 at 02:10 AM
Wow, how pretty is this! The Butterflies and Blossoms is one of my favorite sets. You did a wonderful job with the coloring and that paper is so pretty! Well done! I love to visit your blog and always come away feeling like my soul has been fed!
Posted by: Glenda | 02/25/2011 at 02:25 AM
Gorgeous card, Leslie. I love the Cherry Blossom set. I also love the set you raffle away, but don't put me in your drawing. I already own it. I get most of Marcella's set because she is amazing.
Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | 02/25/2011 at 03:08 AM
Awesome card. I love that big ol pearl swirl! Thank you so much for the chance to win, that set is just beautiful.
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Posted by: Tanya Phillips | 02/25/2011 at 03:37 AM
Beautiful card, Leslie ! Love how you framed it up and embellished it all. Love your work !
Posted by: Crystal B | 02/25/2011 at 04:04 AM
Gorgeous card as usual! I love the stamp you used and would love to win the Butterflies & Blossoms set. Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us.
Posted by: Beverly A | 02/25/2011 at 04:10 AM
GREAT card - love the colors - -love the blog hop. I always get wonderful ideas...cause I'm a copier, not a designer! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Betty | 02/25/2011 at 04:15 AM
Leslie, this is absolutely beautiful!!! Love how you've used part of the image and the pearl swirls are luscious!! :)
Posted by: Kathy J (Wattle) | 02/25/2011 at 04:28 AM
Beautiful card! I love the pearl flourishes you added!
Posted by: Elena | 02/25/2011 at 04:43 AM
Beautiful card. I really love the embellishments. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Martha Hepburn | 02/25/2011 at 04:51 AM
BEAUTIFUL card!! I love that stamp...definitely need it!
Posted by: Susan Goetter | 02/25/2011 at 05:20 AM
Simply STUNNING!!
Posted by: Cindy haffner | 02/25/2011 at 05:42 AM
Leslie what a beautiful card. You had me at the pearl swirls, I just can't get enough. TFS
Posted by: Linda | 02/25/2011 at 05:44 AM
Gorgeous card, Leslie! I'm sure Jan Marie will love it. I love the pearl flourish....how appropriate! Have a wonderful week-end. The set you're offering is gorgeous, too. What fun to win such a beautiful set, for whoever wins it. Thanks for offering it.
Posted by: Karen | 02/25/2011 at 05:50 AM
Beautiful, beautiful card! I've got to get some of those swirls.
Posted by: Mary | 02/25/2011 at 05:51 AM
Absolutely love all your stamps! Love the card.
Posted by: Julia | 02/25/2011 at 05:51 AM
What a super gorgeous card, Leslie!!! What a fun birthday party for Jan Marie:) Awesome prize, too - how cool!
Posted by: Lynette | 02/25/2011 at 05:54 AM
Love this card! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Barbara Leonard | 02/25/2011 at 06:00 AM
Beautiful card!!! Makes spring seem much closer!
Posted by: Pamboe | 02/25/2011 at 06:03 AM