Some changes have taken place that affect both me personally and Flourishes. After much heart-wrenching consideration, I have decided that I need to leave Flourishes, and I am no longer in partnership with Jan Marie, Nancy and Sharon D. These ladies have been so kind and gracious to me in the past, and it is […]

Keyword ssnotime46 -There is no time limit. You can play this challenge and upload yourproject at Splitcoastand/or your Blog, anytime at all! You (and that means anyone and everyone, blogger or not!)can play as many times as you like!!! The point is to keep it simple, quick and have fun!!! Please link back here. The […]

One of the most often asked questions I get is, “How do you mail that?” The card I posted yesterday prompted many more similar emails, so I thought I’d show you all how I handle mailing bulkier cards. I love to make cards with dimension and I never hesitate to do so based on the […]

I made something today purely for the fun of it!!! I found some pretty scraps of paper I’ve had for a long time and pulled out some buttons, ribbon, etc.to match. And, to be totally honest, it took me longer than 10 minutes to gather up all the things I wanted to use — but […]

And the winner is #73, as selected by random.org: Random Integer Generator Here are your random numbers: 73 Timestamp: 2008-07-28 03:44:34 UTC And that would be Tara Macfarlane, with this comment: “What great blog candy! Thank you for the chance! I have to say I love making the Square cards with layers as it gives […]

I made thiscard for Natasha’s Dare to Get Dirty 08 Sketch Challenge today over at SCS. She came up with a great sketch and I thought the Stamp Simply Thank You set would work perfectly with it. Here it is: I followed Natasha’s sketch pretty much to a T, but due to the size of […]

Keyword ssnotime45 -There is no time limit. You can play this challenge and upload yourproject at Splitcoastand/or your Blog, anytime at all! You (and that means anyone and everyone, blogger or not!)can play as many times as you like!!! The point is to keep it simple, quick and have fun!!! Please link back here. The […]

Yes, that’s my Dare to Get Dirty 08 Challenge — to Stamp Simply — surprise, surprise!!!! Hope some of you havebeen playing the Dare to Get Dirty Challenges at SCS. If you are a Fan Club Member you are eligible to play and enter. And there’s even a chance at some fabulous prizes if you […]

The Splitcoast Non-Raffle for Midwest Flood Reliefis nowlive and active. You can click the link above to read all about it. Bascially a lot of people put together gorgeous offerings which can all be seen in the non-raffle prize gallery. Donations are being accepted on behalf of the Red Cross, and those donating will be […]

Have any of you been playing the Dare to Get Dirty Challenges over at SCS? Well, this is my first one — Jenn Balcer’s inspiration challenge — what a gorgeous, flourished cake she chose for the inspiration piece!!! I honestly think she MUST have had Flourishes images in mind when she chose that cake — […]