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Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Flourishes Dream Weekend, Feb.21-22

I truly had a "Dream Weekend" at Flourishes in Pensacola, Florida. On Saturday, February 21st, we were honored to have Faith Hofrichter (aka Markie's Mom) and Becca Feeken as instructors for 3 card projects each. Their work is beautiful and exquisite and through their teaching we all came away with cards "almost" as pretty as theirs. Sunday Jan Marie Carruso taught different techniques from other notable card artists. Here are a few of the cards we made.







Jan, Sharon and Nancy did an outstanding job providing everything...and I mean everything! Not a sliver of tape was needed. The meals, snacks and fellowship of newfound friends were wonderful. Many goodies were given out and we were all able to have had the opportunity to have used a brand new Flourishes stamp set not yet released! Wow...what fun and excitement! If it had been up to me and I had had free financial reign, I would have come away with one of everything they sold. If you would like more information, please go to these sites: www.flourishesnewsletter.blogspot.com , wwww.stampinwithmarkiesmom.blogspot.com and www.amazingpapergrace.com .

Jan Marie provided dinner for everyone on Sunday evening. She had chicken and sausage gumbo and red beans and rice. Desserts were great, too! Ladies that were going to attend the Monday COPICs class were also invited. Beate, Jenn, Marianne and many others came and I was excited to meet them. I've admired their work for quite some time. Many others were there; please forgive me if I've left your name out - it is totally an oversight. Here are some pictures I took. Enjoy.....

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4 comments:

marianne walker said...

THank you for sharing the great photos. It was a wonderful class and I'm happy I helped make your weekend fun.

March 4, 2009 at 11:02 AM
jeff and rebecca said...

Such beautiful cards!!! I can't believe how much talent you and all of those ladies have. I love to paint and feel that I am pretty good at it. But, it is usually just duplicating something. You all have such original ideas. Isn't it great to find people that you like and that enjoys the same things you do. Glad you all are home safely!!!

March 8, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Anonymous said...

Hi Robbie!! I finally found your blog (you were going to email everyone with our info??? heehee) Glad I met you and your hubby. I enjoyed being your stampin table partner for the weekend! It was fun!!

March 20, 2009 at 6:14 AM
LeAnne said...

WOW! Stampin' with the stars! Looks like an awesome weekend! TFS!
LeAnne

March 21, 2009 at 12:18 PM

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