It’s the second day of our sneaks and with it comes another way to win our entire February release! What fun! This time, we’re going to “frame you!” Not in a CSI way, but using a frame in some way, shape or form in your card or creation!

HOW TO PLAY: Simply use a frame – whether it be stamped or with a die cut – on your card or creation. Just that simple! Let’s see that creativity flow!  If you upload to a gallery, please use the keyword FLLCFEBRW2. Entries must be in before Friday, February 10th at 5PM EST. To enter, make sure you link up your creation below using our Inlinkz widget!

Need some inspiration? Yours truly took the challenge and used one of the sets we are sneaking today called Tiny Flowers and Tags. I had an absolute blast using one of the little cherry blossoms in this set to create my framed sentiment.

To see how some of the other Flourishes Designers were “FRAMED” , head on over and see…

• Danielle Kennedy
• Dawn Burnworth
• Julie Koerber 
• Sharon Doolittle
• Stacy Morgan

The OFFICIAL Rules…..

• Simply create a card using a frame someplace on your creation. When you are done creating, simply link up here on the Flourishes blog!
• Entries need to be in by Friday, February 10th by 5 PM EST
• Those that use Flourishes stamps will be counted twice for their entry
• You must link your creation on this post using our inlinkz widget in order to qualify
• You must have a link to our challenge in your blog or gallery post
• Please DO NOT combine challenges.
• If you upload to SCS, please use the keyword FLLCFEBRW2
• We’ll announce the winners Saturday in our Winner’s Circle Post – check back Saturday, February 11th at noon CST to see if you’re one of the lucky winners!

Are you ready for a Noon Time Challenge? Well we are and because of it… YOU could get your hands on and WIN all of the sets being released by Flourishes for February! This challenge will not only get those creative juices flowing but might get you addicted to one of our favorite sites… PINTEREST!  We promised a fun-filled Pinterest Inspired challenge and… here it is!

HOW TO PLAY: Simply be inspired by this photo above – be it for the colors chosen, materials or textures that are alive in it. Let’s see that creativity shine! If you upload to a gallery, please use the keyword FEB12PIN.  Entries must be in before Friday, February 10th at 5PM EST. To enter, make sure you link up your creation below using our Inlinkz widget!

Need some inspiration? Cindy Lawrence took the challenge and used one of the sets we are sneaking today called Calla Lilies. Isn’t this a stunner?

To see how some of the other Flourishes Designers created some Pinter-Inspiration, head on over and see…

• Barbara Anders
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Tammy Hershberger

The OFFICIAL Rules…..

• Simply create a card that’s inspired by our “Pin” above! When you are done creating, simply link up here on the Flourishes blog!
• Entries need to be in by Friday, February 10th by 5 PM EST
• Those that use Flourishes stamps will be counted twice for their entry
• You must link your creation on this post using our inlinkz widget in order to qualify
• You must have a link to our challenge in your blog or gallery post
• Please DO NOT combine challenges.
• If you upload to SCS, please use the keyword FEB12PIN
• We’ll announce the winners Saturday in our Winner’s Circle Post – check back Saturday, February 11th at noon CST to see if you’re one of the lucky winners!

We’ll see you back here tomorrow for more peeks! Tomorrow’s set is one with small images that pack a creative punch when it comes to all the ways you’ll be able to use them on your cards and creations! Plus… we’ll unveil another Flourishes Tailor-made Custom Die set! What fun! Be sure to check back and see what we have in store!

Hi all! The Flourishes team is back from CHA and goodies will soon be piling up – new papers, new ribbons, new embellishments, new inks and more! But, we’ve got good news for all of you! You won’t have to wait that long for some new images from Flourishes that are fresh for spring. The fun starts next Wednesday with a brand new release! The DT will have tons of peaks from Wednesday through Friday that are sure to inspire!

To get ready, we’re ushering in a little challenge to not only get your creative juices flowing, but to give you a chance to WIN our entire February release! On to the challenge….

HOW TO PLAY:  To play, the challenge is as simple as it sounds — use black and white with a pop of just one color. Just that simple! After you’re done making your creation, don’t forget to link it up here on this blog post using our Inlinkz widget! You have until February 10th at 5PM EST to get in the running! Use Flourishes stamps if you have them, but if you don’t, play along anyway — you could win some! The winner will receive all three sets that are a part of our newest release! If you upload to Splitcoaststampers, don’t forget to use the keyword FLLCFEB12. Good luck

Need some inspiration? Be sure to hop on over to our DT member’s blogs to see what fun they whipped up using B & W plus 1!

• Barbara Anders
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Danielle Kennedy
• Dawn Burnworth
• Julie Koerber
• Sharon Doolittle
• Stacy Morgan
• Tammy Hershberger

Thanks for stopping by! This weekend will bring some excitement! We have a brand new and ever-so-talented designer that will be unveiled this weekend and will be in the “Limelight” all February long – she’s a sweet lady who is just as talented. So be sure to tune back in to see just who we are talking about! Until then, TGIF!

Hi all and welcome to the very first of Flourishes’ January Release Week Noon Time Challenges! This fire breathing inspiration is sure to set your creative process aglow! Why? You’ll just have to read on and play in the….

HOW TO PLAY: According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2012 is the Year of the Dragon, which begins on January 23, 2012 and ends on February 9, 2013. So, what does this predict for 2012? Success and Happiness! To play, simply be inspired by the colors of this beautiful dragon with rich shades of red, orange and even pink. If you upload to SCS, please use the keyword FLLCJANRW1. You have until Friday, January 13th at 5 PM EST to enter. Once you are done with your creation, be sure to link up to this post using our inlinkz widget. You need to do that in order to be eligible!

Need a little inspiration? Let’s check out Christine’s beautiful creation! She really captured the colors in our inpsiration and used Flourishes brand new set called From the Heart!  What a beauty!

For more on Christine’s card or to see what some of the other Flourishes Designers whipped up, be sure to stop on over and see….

• Barbara Anders
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Dawn Burnworth
• Tammy Hershberger

The OFFICIAL Rules…..

• Simply create a card inspired by the colors in our Chinese Dragon. When you are done creating, simply link up here on the Flourishes blog!
• Entries need to be in by Friday, January 13th by 5 PM EST
• Those that use Flourishes stamps will be counted twice for their entry
• You must link your creation on this post using our inlinkz widget in order to qualify
• You must have a link to our challenge in your blog or gallery post
• Please DO NOT combine challenges.
• If you upload to SCS, please use the keyword FLLCJANRW1
• We’ll announce the winners Saturday in our Winner’s Circle Post – check back Saturday, January 14th at noon CST to see if you’re one of the lucky winners!

Thanks for stopping by! We’ll be back with more sneaks and fun first thing tomorrow morning! See you then!