I can tell you the awesome news!!!
I was asked to be on the *Friends of Flourishes* Blog Team!!!
How fun is that??? I still have to pinch myself now and then....LOL!!!
Of course I had to get crafty right away with my new Stamps and show off two cards I made for the special occasion!!!
Please stick with me...this is a longer post and you don't want to miss all the fun at the end!!!
First I want to share my fabulous Teammates with you - I'm surrounded by so much talent - Becca Feeken, Betty Wright, Christine Okken, Cindy Haffner, Dee Jackson and Kimberly Crawford!!!
Here is a little info about my cards - I used the Pacific Point Patterns DP on both cards as well as the Pacific Point, Bashful Blue and Whisper White CS.
The flower on my first card is from the gorgeous *Thank You* Set. I inked it in Black Stazon and colored it with the Peacock Blue (PM-125) Prisma Marker. The Sketch is from the WSC15. To dress it all up I pierced a double row on the left side, added a White Sheer Ribbon and some Silver Pearls.
My second card is so to speak a bonus card....I used the gorgeous Silhouette image from the *Spring Ephemerals* Set. I inked it in Pacific Point and the sentiment in Bashful Blue. I actually trimmed the sentiment and raised it with Stampin Dimensionals. The layout for this card is from the WSC19 Sketch. I added some matching flowers I've found at Walmart and added a new *Filigree* Brad in the center. If you look closer I pierced right below the flower & DP!!!
Now - here is the fun Challenge that inspired me to make my cards!!!
Don't be so "blue" this holiday season! Join us for week three of the *Festive Flourishes Friday* Challenge! The theme is just as it sounds ~ "You'll be doing alright with your Christmas of white but I'll have a blue, blue Christmas!" Grab your favorite Flourishes stamp set and dress it up with a dose of blue! It doesn't have to be a Christmas card! Any style will do! Remember, you can join into our challenge at any time and, if you make up past challenges and complete all four - your name will be thrown into the hat for a free stamp set of your choice! Link your card to the *Flourishes Blog*, to a blog post or your SCS gallery. Don't forget the keyword *FFFC3* on Splitcoast! Of course, we'd love it if you added the FLLC keyword too so that your work shows up in the company gallery!!!
Don't forget to check out my Teammates cards - we all played along!!!
I know - I did mention there will be a surprise!!! OH YEAH!!! Listen up my stampin' friends -*Flourishes* was so generous to give me two Stamp Sets -Thank You and Spring Ephemerals for *BLOG CANDY*!!!
Here is what you need to do.....Please tell me *your* favorite *Flourishes* Stamp Set !!! I will pick one lucky Winner and what ever Set is her/his favorite Set - I'll add this Stamp Set to my new Collection and show off some cards!!!
You have a chance to play till December 21st - 4:00 pm EST. Only US, APO and Canadian Addresses may play!!! Please make sure you leave a name or e-mail address with your post!!!
Want another chance to win a Set??? Swing by Christine's blog and check it out!!!
Thank you so much for stopping by!!! Let me know if like my cards???
Add on - I submitted this card for the LSC199 Challenge!!!!
100 comments:
Congratulations on your new design gig. You are so talented so it's no surprise.
Beautiful work today. You have given me renewed interest in Pacific Point. Hugs, Mary
Ohhhhhhhh my gosh! Silke! Oh my gosh, I can't even put into words how excited I am for you. This is RIGHT up your alley...a GREAT fit! OMG, Flourishes!! Beautiful stamps, and your cards are amazing!! I looooove the fresh blue tones. You rock girl, and they're so lucky to have you.
YAYYYYYYY, Silke!!
What fantastic news about your new opportunity. What a holiday bonus!
My favorite is Poppy Patch!
Hugs to you and candy cane wishes.
YAY Silke! You rock, girl!! Totally deserving, and what a nice holiday gift! Those cards are just stunners! TFS!
Silke,
I am so thrilled to work with you on the FOF blog team!!!! These cards are great!!!!! Love the crisp white with the Pacific Point!!!! Beautifully done!!!!
Yayyy for you Silke!!! You will fit in perfect at Flourishes..you do such gorgeous work!! Your cards today are STUNNING!!
I love your work. It's just awesome!
Flourished elements is my favorite set.
Congratulations! I love both your cards--they are beautiful!
I don't own any Flourishes sets but if I had to pick a favorite, it would either be Summer on the Patio or Birds and Vine.
Thanks for the chance to win blog candy.
Congratultions on your new gig. May it bring you much joy. My favorite Flourishes set is Coffee with Friends. It's one of the most versitile sets I have seen in a long time.
Congratulations Silke!! I'm so excited to be working with you again!! I love your style and know you'll bring a fresh spin to the team!! Your cards today are lovely!!
--Becca
Congratulations Silke!!!!! So deserving. Your cards are out of this world, absolute beauties!!!!!
I thought I left a comment but it didn't show up so if I'm double posting please forgive me. Congratulations on your new design team gig! I love your work so I'm not surprised. I think my favorite set is Flourished Christmas and Lilac for a non- Christmas set.TFS!
janet@swofford.com
Congratulations, Silke! It's an honor that is certainly well-deserved!
Hey girl, congrats, Love your card.
This is so exciting, Congratulations on being on the team!!!! Your cards and blog are wonderful I love getting it. How exciting to have a chance to win a flourish set, I love their stamps and don't have a couple of those sets!!! I think my favorite was the set with the sleigh in it this year. I did a whole scene around it.
Congrats, you deserve it! I love Flourishes, the stamp set I use most is Coffee with Friends so I guess that is my favorite!
Copngratulations! Flourishes is so your style! My favorite Flourishes set is Coffee with Friends!