Friday, June 12, 2009

Hot Summer Sets- The Grand Finale!

What's more American than baseball, apple pie and the Fourth of July? Not much! That's why Flourishes wanted to capture that American spirit on polymer. This set, drawn by the talented Lauren Pope, features fun images that center around not only our American Patriotism - but Canadian patriotism as well! These images are perfect for not only cards but we could see this set really taking off on scrapbook pages as well!

Introducing....
We knew when we launched this set that we wanted to use it to honor the men and women who serve and have given their lives for the freedom of our country. As many military men and women will tell you -- Freedom is not free. In times of war, soldiers come home wounded and are in need of a helping hand in life. Having deep ties to our country's military, Flourishes wanted to be a part of the solution. If you didn't know this, all three of the Flourishes' husbands are retired military. Jan Marie has a grandson that is currently headed overseas to Afghanistan for a second tour of duty. That's why we are honoring this fine organization....
Flourishes will proudly donate a portion of the proceeds of our brand new Patriotism on Parade set to the Wounded Warrior Project. It's a non-profit organization who's mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. We believe wholeheartedly in the work they do. They have training programs to help wounded soldiers transition into the workforce. They have caregiver training focusing on PTSD. They have support groups and rehabilitative retreats that they fund. They are going above and beyond to help the men and women that went above and beyond to protect and serve. We can't wait to give back to this one of a kind charity!

We hope you make time to see how our design team put this whimsical and patriotic set to use! Please stop by and visit....

Leslie Miller
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Faith Hofrichter
Julie Koerber
Latisha Yoast
Laura Fredrickson
Stacy Morgan

Do you want to win this set? Simply leave us a comment over on the Flourishes Newsletter -- the winner will be announced first thing tomorrow morning! Speaking of winning sets... did you check out our Easy Breezy challenge HERE? All you need to do is create a ten minute card and link it on THIS post by 5 PM Eastern tonight and -- you're in the running for the drawing for all three of our new release sets! We'll announce the winner during our Release Party!

Now, to the winner of yesterday's Life, Love and Lemons set! The Random.org number was 37 which means the winner is....

Our Little Inspirations said...
Your DT has made some incredible projects with this wonderful new stamp set! Thanks for the inspiration ladies......you all rock!!

To claim your set all you need to do is email us at flourishesllccustomerservice@cox.net with Patriotism On Parade Winner in the subject line! Be sure to include your address and we'll get your set sent right out to you!

FYI: Before I go-- don't forget the Flourishes Power Hour! It's our fast paced summer release party over at the Flourishes Forum on Splitcoast! Join us for an hour of reveals, games, chat and fun! The party starts at 9 PM Central TONIGHT!

Thanks so much for making this week a blast for us all! Your comments about the new sets and the work of our designers is truly heart warming! We feel the love! Hopefully we will see you tonight!

96 comments:

Jeanne Forsyth said...

Can't wait for the party to start! These sets look amazing!

Linda Carson said...

Oh my gosh! This is a "must have" set!!

Cheri said...

What an amazing set! And donating a portion of the proceeds is fantastic!

Lisa said...

A banner on SCS showing this set is what made me take notice of your company and what you offer. I am a Navy veteran and my husband is retired Navy. I am always looking for great patriotic sets and this one looks like a must have!

Jean Fitch from jlfstudio said...

Wow that was tricky. You said to post a comment on the newsletter so I went looking just for that and didn't realize that the blog was the newsletter until I clicked on comments and saw the title flourishes newsletter. WeW that's my mouse & click exercise for the night :D

Totally love this new set. Reminds me of the small town parades of all the tiny towns I've lived in over the years. And perfect for those of us that love that silhouette look!

Wonderful too that you are supporting the work of Wounded Warriors. Thanks from all of us for showing us what a stamp company with a heart really looks like!

Looking forward to Friday's party - see you there - Jean

Yvonne Hagane said...

Even if Im not an american, I think its a great set, and I love that you are donating from it too!

C. Sage Deerborn said...

It is great that you are supporting the work of Wounded Warriors.

Diane said...

Looks like another awesome set! I have it on my ever growing want list!!

Anonymous said...

oh I would love to win this set..that I cannot seem to find online to view!

Lois said...

Great patriotic set and very generous of you to donate a portion to the Wounded Warriors.

Marilyn said...

Amazing set!
I can see the pride in all the card samples. This is a keeper...

Mary B said...

THANK YOU for making a patriotic set! It looks lovely. Can't wait to order it, but thanks also for the chance to win it.

LeAnne said...

Oh, I have been waiting to see this set---what a great cause, too! Thanks for the chance to win!
LeAnne

Crystal said...

What a wonderful and timely set ! And a great cause too!

Carol Dee said...

Another wonderful set...and a worthy cause. You ROCK at flourishes!!!

Sandy said...

I love the huge varitey of styles and uses the DT found for this set.

"Kirby" (KrB) said...

This one is a winner!! I LOVE this set. If you're taking pre-orders, put me down. :)

Susan said...

This is fantastic! Thank you for making a much needed set. It's perfect!!!

Patty Williams said...

Amazing set ! How great to donate part of the proceeds!

Boy, my "want" list is getting bigger and bigger!

thanks!

Primitive Seasons said...

Of course, would love to win the stamp set but more importantly is the cause you are putting forth for all of us to consider. Wounded Warriors is just the best you could have chosen and your timing is perfect. Marines out of Iraw by 2010? Not soon enough for the hundreds of wounded and brain injuured already here fighting for their way of life. Way to go ladies!

Mary
www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com

Golly said...

This Patriotism set is awesome. I usually only buy rubber stamps but I certainly will buy this one. Love it.

Carol L said...

You saved the best for last! This silhouette image is awesome, right down to the little child in the wagon! You can eliminate my name from the running since I was fortunate enough to win yesterday, but I just wanted to comment on this great set and the wonderful organization you're sharing the proceeds with! I can't wait to see the full release!

slbt17 said...

through feed blitz I am one day behind! I always miss the first day! lol .... anyway .... you have a great design team, I always enjoy these previews ....
Sandra

Barbara said...

Absolutely another must have! You girls have knocked it out of the ball park with this release!!!

Trina Kuriger said...

Great set, just in time for the 4th! I know this one will be flying off the shelf!

Ravengirl said...

What a wonderful set and a worthy cause!

Beth R said...

I love this set!! I have a son who is in Iraq and lost one son , so this set has extra meaning. Can't wait to get my hands on one. Thanks ladies for the chance to win.

Donna said...

What a great patriotic set. Your DT has done a wonderful job!

PatsyB said...

I have been putting off making my July 4th cards and now I know why!! I was waiting for these fantastic sets! I would love to win them but either way, I will have them. They are just too great to let them escape my clutches and the fact that you are donating to such a wonderful organization is the icing on the cake! Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Great set and I love the cards ya'll made!
Jackie
m&m'sgrandma

StampinDi said...

What are wonderful set and it's so generous of you to donate some of the proceeds to such a worthy cause.The samples from the design team are amazing. Looking forward to tonights party!

Beth Mak said...

Patriotism on Pararde is fantastic and love that a portion of the sales is supporting the Wounded Warriors Project.

Beth mak

bam7679@sbcglobal.net

ct said...

Thank you for making this set - it is so wonderful to see something that includes Canada! And great cause too!

Peggy said...

What a wonderful gesture, to give to those that give everday. Your generosity will be felt world wide. The sets are all FABULOUS!! It would be an honor to win this set and everytime I create a card there will be an added bonus, this great cause!!!

Emily Keaton said...

This is a gorgeous set! I love the fireworks and bunting images especially. The DT did a great job making beautiful samples!! Thanks for the chance to win :)

silvia said...

Wonderful stamps set. It is awesome that you are donating to the wounded warriors~what a wonderful cause. Please Jen Marie give her grandson a hug from me.

Raspberries and Rose Petals said...

What a talented group of ladies on your DT! Inspiration abounds!

What a generous way to support those who have served and are serving our great country!

Shirley said...

Your design team has done some fabulous cards! Looked at every one of them. I love anything patriotic, and this new set is wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win this set.
Shirley L.
shirlee@surewest.net

buzzy said...

Very cool set and you chose an amazing organization to support!

Anita said...

Wow! I love this set and the wonderful organization you are contributing too.

Anonymous said...

What images to add to Class Reunion festivities under freedom's banner! I'd love to set up a table for schoolwide visitors could make a soldier card. Some cards would undoubtedly reflect the monsterous fireworks local pyros display set to patriotic music for over forty minutes. Each day of our community's 100th birthday celebration kicks off with cowboy breakfast and a mile plus Independence day parade led by local veterans proudly limping, wheeling, and walking with USA, MT, and school colors full sail in the morning breeze(we hope no gale). What a winning set Patriotism on Parade will be for this freedom celebration! appreciation for our current and past troops plus whole community thankfulness. Did I mention that our ninety year young uncle and one hundred four year witty aunt (one from either side of the family) will be actively in each day's parade?!
Keep Looking UP!
mtstamper

Karen said...

A wonderful organization to make donations to! And I love this set. It will be so nice for many occasions.

kamccoy@sbcglobal.net

Kay D said...

This set looks fabulous; I'm so in love with that bunting!

Stampin_melissa said...

Wow! This set just looks incredible! My DH is Army and we're stationed at Scott AFB (IL) and some of the wounded warriors travel through here on their way to other medical care or going home. DH always considers it an honor to go shake hands with them. Thank you for giving back to our warriors!!

Unknown said...

Wow - this set is absolutely wonderful. My husband is a US Marine, so the wounded warrior program is especially near and dear to our hearts - thanks you for supporting this worthy organization. I will be getting this set one way or the other for sure!

knag said...

What a wonderful, patriotic set! Perfect for the 4th, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Flag Day... It's hard to find such a versatile set!

Anonymous said...

My son (who has autism) is quite the patriot. He LOVES the flag.
With very limited speech, he can say the pledge and can't start his day at school without it. Love this set!
tmblueb@hotmail.com
T. Blue

FAITH BARTLETT said...

Such a wonderful set.

Jean Franks Beck said...

This is a gorgeous set!! Saw a preview by Christine over on Splitcoasters and loved it. Thanks so much for a chance to win, and for supporting such a wonderful cause!

StampinCathy said...

This is another fabulous set and how cool to have a chance to win one. Whooo Hooo!! Another party. Thanks for a chance.

Rose Mary said...

Outstanding! The set is definitely a must have for my Any Hero cards, and the support for WWP is a great idea. Thanks for feeding my addiction with another wonderful set.

Rosemary D said...

Wow! So awesome that you are supporting Wound Warriors!!! What a great organization. Can't wait ot see the whole set!

Velta said...

Awesome !!! What a great tribute !

Bertha W said...

I love the children parade - I do hope it is part of the set - saw a similar design on a card that Becca did, but she said it was designer paper. Would love to have the stamp -see so many uses for it.

Lenoria said...

All the cards I have seen made with this set are wonderful and for you to donate to such a wonderful and deserving cause is greater still! Thank you for sharing the wonderful ideas and for Caring enough to share the proceeds.

JessicaK said...

I hope I'm putting this in the right place - the blog said to comment in the newsleter, but this *is* the newsletter...

This is beautiful idea. As an Army brat myself, I know what these men and ladies are doing over there is incredible and they need all the love and support we can give them. You ladies are fantastic to get everyone helping ni this way. I hope I'm lucky enough to win the set too.

jen said...

Just in time for the great 4th of July- can't wait to see the whole set!

diane mcvey said...

I LOVE patriotic sets, and can't wait to see all of this one!!! You all are supporting GREAT causes...that is SO commendable! We take so much for granted in the USA, and we must never forget those that made the sacrifices so that we can be a totally free people...
dinobomp@aol.com

Alex said...

This new set speaks to me - I have to have it!! I served 24 years in the military, had long periods of time away from home and often in a war zone - the most recent being a year in Iraq!! I just recently retired but my son is now heading into his third year at the Naval Academy as a Marine-option midshipman! I am proud of serving my country and I LOVE that you are honoring our patriots with this fabulous set!!! What a great organization too - thanks Flourishes!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Anonymous said...

I am very patriotic due to the influence of my mother. I would love to have this set to make her a card to thank her for all she taught me. The design team did a great job on their cards!

Jan said...

What a great set! And, what a worthy cause you're donating to! My husband's retired AF and my daughter and son-in-law are currently deployed to Iraq so I thank you for your support.

Wackie said...

Love them, love them - must have them. Jackie

Julie Campbell said...

Love a chance to win, love this stamp set, love that it's for a VERY worthy cause, really falling in love with FLOURISHES! I'm new to you, but so impressed with what I'm seeing and happy to jump in--thanks for letting me!

Jan McC said...

Patriotic stamps are hard to find, thank you for this set. I have military in my family and a grandson on board a carrier who has done one tour of duty. My sorority has made cards for th V.A. Hospital in St. Pete., Fl. & send postage money to Cards for Heros, as you can see I stand behind these fine men & women for there service to us.

Unknown said...

Oh I can't wait to see the set!! The all creations are fabulous and I know this is going to be a wonderful set!!

Unknown said...

Oh I can't wait to see the set!! The all creations are fabulous and I know this is going to be a wonderful set!!

-Agnes- said...

Would love to win this set - thanks for the chance!

Rebecca said...

Love the stamp! That parade stamp is super cute! Thanks for the opportunity

Pam said...

Love the set. Thank you for doing a set for us Military supporters....and also for your support for the Wounded Warriors....

Pam

LindaSS said...

It's hard to find sets that express my pride in being an American - this one is exactly my style. It's a MUST HAVE & would be even more awesome if I could win it:)

mimiburroughs said...

This looks like a great set!!! Can't wait to get one!! Maybe I'll win it...:-)

Claudia V said...

What a great cause to donate to! I especially love the children stamp in this wonderful set!

Judy Rozema said...

A simply wonderful set! And what big hearts you all have!

Wendy W. said...

This is sooo stinkin' terrific! Since I am a very patriotic person this is right up my alley! LOVE it!

Amy said...

I just adore this set--will definitely be ordering this one! And I love that you're donating a portion of the proceeds to Wounded Warrior! Y'all are great!

Angel said...

this set is so special! i served 4 yrs in the AF and my dh is an AF recruiter, so we are a HUGELY patriotic family!!!!! love this!!! and GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

NormaJ said...

I love this set. It is equally as
fitting as a North of the border
stamp as well. Befitting both
Canadian and American patriotism.
I would love to have this stamp in my collection.

Dana Joy said...

Love this stampset. Great inspiration for me as a military spouse.

Nancy C. said...

This set is really great - thanks for offering it!

Janet Marks said...

I love all the new sets. You guys just blow me away with each new one that comes out! I can't wait to place my order and am looking forward to the big party tonight!

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

That's terrific that you are donating part of your proceeds to the wounded warrier project. Love this set!!

Piggy30 said...

Love this set! It would make some great patriotic cards!

Shauna K said...

Love the sets. Thank you to your husbands and you for your service to our country.
- an Army wife

Connie M. said...

LOVE this patriotic set! WOW!!

Lynda said...

What a wonderful stamp set and a terrific organization. My Dad served in WWII and two of my brothers served in Vietnam. My Dad was the ultimate patriot and shared the love of our country with all of his children. You couldn't chose a more fitting organization to support. Thank you!

Anonymous said...

A great set for a great cause!
Katie K

paradise45 said...

What a great set...and just in time for the 4th of July. I loved all the design teams cards and projects with this set. Thanks for the the chance to win.

bairdmtn said...

Great set for the upcoming July 4 holiday!

Kathy H said...

What a wonderful set!!!

Mary said...

Would love to win this set. My husband was in the army for 21 years with 2 tours to VietNam

Julie Anderson said...

Beautiful samples from the design team. Would love to win some of my own....

Anonymous said...

Great cause! Amazing sets! My husband is on a task force for Iowa Veterans and PTSD. I think I need this set to go with his task force to thank people etc. that are all involved. Thanks for a great company.

Chris R. from Iowa

Marsha said...

Great set. Thanks for patriotism and thinking of our troops.

Susan said...

Great set and great cause. Thanks for creating a set so we can all be reminded about this great land of ours.

judy anderson said...

Hope I am not too late. I love this set and your cause.

Julie Campbell said...

Thanks so much, ladies!!! I love the Patriotism set--they're all wonderful! Can't wait to get it & ink it up!!! Thanks for your creativity and generosity!!!