Friends of Flourishes

TAMMY HERSHBERGER, Friends of Flourishes Coordinator
I am a native of the Buckeye State, and live in the “don’t-blink-or-you’ll-miss-it!” village of Marshallville, Ohio. I got my start in stamping way back in 2001 and have been obsessed with it ever since! In 2007 I was presented with the very unique opportunity to take over as the manager of a small stamping store which was like a dream come true…. although some might say it’s like putting the fox in charge of the hen house! I have had the past and present honor of doing design work for many different stamp companies, as well as being a member of the Dirty Dozen design team at Splitcoaststampers. I’ve always enjoyed crafts and sewing (thanks to my Mom!) but stamping is the only thing that has stuck with me for so long and I love that it’s my hobby AND my job! I have met so many wonderful people through stamping, both online and in person and am incredibly fortunate to call so many of you my friends! There’s no better online community in the world!

Visit my blog at http://stamphappy-tammy.blogspot.com/.

BETTY WRIGHT
I am Betty Wright. I love stamping! I went to a home stamping party about 7 years ago and was hooked. There is something so thrilling about starting with a plain sheet of cardstock and creating my own designs with images. Then, to take those stamped designs and create a card that can bring laughter and hope to someone else is just amazing and awe-inspiring in itself. Stamping has truly become so much a part of me and what I do that I do not see it as a mere hobby. It is more of a way of life!

Visit my blog at http://gbedwright.blogspot.com.

CINDY HAFFNER
I am a wife, mother and grandmother who lives in Saskatchewan, Canada. I love card making, and spending time with my hubby and grandchildren.

Visit my blog at http://cindyhaffnerscorner.blogspot.com.

MAKI JONES
Hi everybody, it’s Maki. I was born and grew up in Tokyo, Japan until I got married. After 13 years of moving around the world as a military family, my husband and I finally settled down in the small town of Waskom, Texas. Although I was blessed to live in so many different places and meet so many wonderful people, I’m very happy the moving part of life is over! I’ve been married to my wonderful husband, Troy, for 14 years and we have one daughter and one son. I also live with 3 furry kids (cats):  Handy Andy, Mustang Sally, Titanium Ty and a new member of our family—a dog named Lemon Lime.

My love of arts was started at very young age. My late father was an oil painter and I used to watch him painting in his studio for hours. One of my favorite things to do when I was a child was coloring. I guess it was natural that I was immediately hooked on stamping when I was introduced to it at an SU! workshop. I’ve enjoyed this hobby for about 5 years now and have become more serious about it in the last 2 years—ever since I started uploading my cards on my SCS gallery. All the encouragement and kind words make me keep stamping!

When I got my first Flourishes stamp set, I fell in love with their classic & elegant style. I just enjoy the process of making cards every time I use their stamps.  I’m so thrilled to be a permanent member of FOF team!

Visit my blog at http://makinkstudio.blogspot.com.

SILKE LEDLOW
Hi everyone! My name is Silke Ledlow, and I live in the beautiful state of Georgia, close to Savannah. I’m married to my wonderful husband, Jerry. We celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary this past summer.

We have three beautiful daughters, Sarah, Rebecca, and Miriam. We also have a dog (boxer) named Luke.

I started stamping in 2001, and was pretty much hooked immediately. When I am not stamping, I enjoy reading, shopping, and hanging out with my friends and family.

Visit my blog at http://silkeledlow.blogspot.com.

HEATHER JENSEN
Hello! My name is Heather Jensen.  I am a mom to an 11-year-old boy named Collin and a wife to my sweet and supportive hubby Michael for 12 years now.  I am lucky to have a husband who will take me to any craft store without complaining and waits patiently while I shop.  What more can a girl ask for?

I have been stamping a little over 2 years now.  A friend of mine got me into scrapbooking and I went straight to into cardmaking.  I have had a love for coloring since I was a little girl.  I remember sitting for hours coloring in my Barbie coloring books.  When I found Flourishes stamps it just brought back all the memories of the hours I used to sit and color.  Many days you can find me in my craft room coloring away.  I am honored to design for  Flourishes.  I can’t imagine not being part of this wonderful company.

Visit my blog at http://simplyhandmadebyheather.blogspot.com/