His & Hers--- final day!

We hope you've been enjoying all the fun and fabulous sneak peeks this week! We have one final set to show off and this one -- is for the #1 guy in your life -- your DAD!

Introducing....

This fun set drawn by the talented Lauren Pope features a handful of images sure to make your dear ole dad or... the father of your children smile! It's a way to say - kick back and relax -- this is your day! Use it for birthdays, a little pick me up, or Father's Day. Anytime you want to tell the men in your life that you love them!

Want to win this set? All you need to do is leave a comment here! It's just that simple! We'll announce a winner tomorrow as we wrap up this week's big event.

Now, on to the winner of yesterday's DIY Topiaries set! Random.org drew the number 45, which means that Susan Parnell is the winner! When I counted out the entries, I realized that Susan was nice enough to give us all a recipe! Check it out!

Susan Parnell said... My favorite summer treat is Blueberry Almond Bars! They are yummy in the tummy! I have attached the recipe!

Blueberry Almond Bar
½ cup butter
1 (12 oz) pkg. white baking chips
2 eggs, slightly beaten
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup blueberry jam
¼ cup sliced almonds
½ cup blueberries

1.) Preheat oven to 325. In a small saucepan melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat. Add 1 cup of baking chips (do not stir); set aside. Grease 9x9 baking pan. Set aside.2.) In medium bowl combine eggs & sugar. Add butter mixture to egg mixture; stir just until combined. Stir in almond extract.3.) Stir together flour & salt. Add to egg mixture; stir just until combined. Spread half the batter in prepared pan. Bake for 15 -20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven. 4.) Meanwhile melt jam over low heat. Spread jam evenly over warm crust. Stir remaining white baking chips into remaining batter. Drop batter in small mounds onto filling. Sprinkle with almonds & blueberries.5.) Bake about 35 minutes more or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Makes 16bars

Thursday, May 14, 2009 9:54:00 AM

Looks absolutely YUMMY! Susan, to claim your prize, all you need to do is email us at flourishesllccustomerservice@cox.net and put DIY Topiaries Winner in the subject line. Be sure to give us your address and we will get your stamps right out to you!

Now hop on over to see what fabulous creations our Senior Design Team has to offer!

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

Don't forget our RELEASE PARTY is set for TONIGHT from 8 to 10 PM central time over in the Flourishes Forum on SCS. And, if you want a chance to win all three sets being released - try our challenge HERE! You have until 5 PM Eastern!!

And... we have a special Spring Sale going on right now! Now through May 21 everything - yes everything in the store is 10% off! All you need to do is use this promo code: rsc99

Thanks for stopping by! We'll see you at the release party tonight so get ready to be wowed by more samples, designer chat and plenty of fun, giveaways and games!