Darcie Heater

Wild Rogue Blackberry Cobbler

 Dan and our oldest grandson just got back from picking blackberries down by the river.  We live near the Rogue River in Southern Oregon and the blackberries are plentiful this time of year.  They picked so many I have enough for a cobbler and some to freeze.  Here's what I did with them:

 Mmmmm. Yummy! My good buddy Judith Kleinschmidt (of Stamps by Judith) comes all the way out to Oregon from Minnesota to pick berries and freezes them to take home.  She puts them on cookie sheets, sticks them in the freezer and when they're frozen, she transfers them to freezer containers.  That way they're frozen individually and not one huge blob when you want to make something with them. 

Here's the recipe if you want to download it... it's in a printable pdf format and you can download it by clicking HERE or by clicking on the photo below:

 I thought I'd give you a peek at what we normally do when we head down to the river:

That is Number Four of my "Big Four", (sons that is)... Darin and his dog Huey.  I'm excited because we get to go visit him soon!  We took a rafting trip on the Lower Rogue River (the Wilderness portion) earlier this summer, when he came for a visit.  Here's a photo of one of the Class V rapids, Blossom Bar:
  
You can't see it in this photo very well, but he's in the middle of the photo maneuvering around those boulders in the river... tricky!  Here's another one in Blossom Bar:
  
Made it!  All four of our sons row this river and have gotten pretty darn good at it over the years.  Here's what my dog Chaco thinks of the river:
 
Yeah, all he cares about is when he can get IN the river again.  True Lab!

And last but definitely not least, here's my BIG guy:

 On the river he's known as Danimal.... he only knows one speed when rowing...and usually that's too fast for everyone else, lol.  That's ok, Darin can handle it!  

There's still time to enter that drawing for the FREE CLEAR POLYMER STAMP SET!  It's shown on the "Darcie's Club" post, just prior to this post.  Be sure to enter by this Sunday, September 6 to be eligible for the stamp set.

See you soon!
:) Darcie

Have you heard about Darcie's Club?

If you haven't had the opportunity to visit our booth at a local stamp convention, chances are you may not have heard about our Club program.  I wanted to take the opportunity today to tell you about it.... AND give you another chance to WIN A FREE SET OF OUR NEW CLEAR POLYMER STAMPS! 

Darcie's Club is a program where you can receive brand new merchandise at a huge savings over retail prices.  It's an automatic shipment program, where every 4 - 6 weeks we send you an assortment of brand new products. These are products that haven't even been released to stores yet.  The Club is a great source of new ideas and gives you a chance to try out new projects.  Below is a photo of our most recent Club shipment.  The products shown in the lower half of the photo can be used to make the projects in the upper half of the photo.

WOW! That's a lot of stuff!

 

Here are just a few of the products included in a typical Club shipment

• Set of Rubber Stamps
• Photos of Featured Projects
• All papers needed to complete the featured projects
• Complete Step-by-Step Instructions
• Templates used to complete featured projects
• Photos and supply list showing other projects you can make with the stamp set 
• U-Cuts and Jumbo U-Cuts 
• Catalogs and new Flyers, when available
• Featured Projects can be completed using either the stamps or supplied printed cutouts
• Coupons
• Any embellishments, ribbons or trim used on featured projects

In addition, Darcie’s Club members  receive 10% off of ALL of their purchases, ALL the time. 

Here are some close-ups of items from the recent shipment:
 The items shown in this photo include: a set of Clear Polymer rubber stamps (POL9 Flourish House), our Winter 2009 Flyer (30 pages), an 11" x 17" printed page showing photos of the featured projects, a 12" x 18" sheet showing other projects you can make with the stamp set, and a coupon for an additional $1.00 off our Cling Mounted Stamp Sets.  (No, Tonya's cool thrift shop frame is not part of the shipment, lol.)

 Shown above is one of the featured projects, the card on the right with the house and tree.  Items included to complete the card are: a Step-by-Step Instruction sheet with photo, several sheets of colored card stock, and a printed sheet with the images printed to the exact shape you need for the card.  That way you can use the rubber stamps to complete the card, OR use the printed cutouts to complete it.  It makes it quick and easy!

 Here's another featured project...it also includes the Instruction sheet, colored card stocks and the images printed to shape...everything you need to make the card shown at the right side of the frame.

 AND (!) Another card!!!  Same thing.... Instruction sheet, colored card stock and images printed to shape.  If you use the stamps to complete the projects, you can use the the printed images to make other projects.

 BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE, Lol!  This is the Pattern Template used to make the Tall Tissue Box, shown below.  Included are the large 12" x 18" sheets of my Printed Papers used to complete the project, full Step-by-Step Instructions and Patterns, and the printed sheet of images to cut out.  Here's a close up view of the completed Tissue Box:

Nope, not done yet!  Shown in this photo are two of our Jumbo U-Cuts, which you can use to make our super quick and super easy little gift bags.  These bags, shown in the photos below are a great way to package little homemade treats or small gifts to present them to someone special.Each shipment is $26.99 plus $8.99 shipping.  There is no set term for membership, if you want to cancel at any time, you can do so by notifying us in writing.  If you receive a kit that you don't like or think you won't use, you can return it to us for a refund.  We don't refund the shipping cost, but we do refund the kit price.  The kits each contain over $40.00 worth of merchandise.

If you're interested in giving the Club a try, you can download a printable pdf sign up form by clicking HERE or by clicking on the photo below. 

If you're interested in signing up for the Club, just fill out the form and send it to our Cleveland address:

Darcie's, LLC/Art Gone Wild

3110 Payne Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44114

OR you can fax it to us at 1-888-401-2979.  If you want to scan it and email it, you can send it to ssherman@royalacme.com or info@darcie.com.

 

If Darcie's Club is something you think you'd like to try and you decide to join in the next 30 days.... write this code in the "SPECIAL PROMOTIONS CODE" space at the bottom of the form:  DCCLUBBLOG.  We will send you a little sampler package of some of our newest papers as a thank you gift (it will be included in your first shipment). 

 

When you sign up for the Club, you have the option of receiving the last shipment immediately (which would be this house set), or waiting for the next shipment (which is a combination Fall/Winter/Valentine/General Occasions set.... or taking them BOTH.  Please specify on the form which shipments you want.

 

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN THE STAMP SET SHOWN IN THIS POST (Item #POL9 FLOURISH HOUSE)?!?   Just place a comment on THIS post by midnight Pacific time on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6.  I'll randomly draw a name on Monday, September 7.  I'll post the winner's name on the blog on Monday, September 7, and the winner will have until Friday, September 11 to contact me.  It will be the winner's responsibility to contact me by September 11, as I won't be re-drawing.  (Make sure you post the comment at the end of THIS post to be eligible for this drawing). 

 

I'll be talking to you soon.... going to go work on that Blackberry Cobbler I promised you.

:) Darcie

 

 

Another winner!

Many thanks to all of you who placed comments on the last post and entered the drawing for the sample pack of printed card stocks.  Here's a photo of the prize:

I used http://www.random.org/integers to generate a random number for the drawing... and here it is:

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
3
Timestamp: 2009-08-24 17:55:01 UTC

Which means..... Kathy JH is the winner!!  Kathy, if you will send me an email with your mailing address, I'll get the package right off to you.  I hope you enjoy them!

In a previous post, I gave you instructions for one of the cards made with one of my new Clear Polymer Stamp Sets.  It was made using the #POL3 Boutique Window Set.  In this post, I'm going to include a quick and easy freebie project.  I wanted to give you a  sample of some of my templates and Jumbo U-Cuts.  Here's the picture of the project:

If you would like to download a printable pdf to complete this project click HERE or on the photo at left.  I left it in a slightly higher resolution for printing, so it may take a few minutes to download.  It's 2 pages, and the instructions are on the second page.  Print it on 8 1/2" x 11" white card stock (use a bright white for best results).  If you are unable to find Bright White Card Stock, it can be ordered by calling our toll free number 1-800-945-3980.  (It is Item #PC55).

Also, if you like this little project, you may also enjoy our Jumbo U-Cuts.  The Jumbo U-Cuts are quick and easy gift projects and are a great way of packaging a little homemade treat for someone special.  With the holidays approaching (sheesh, is it really almost SEPTEMBER?!?), these projects are a super simple way to whip up a bunch of unique, personalized gifts in a hurry.  If you're interested in seeing more of these projects, you can download a 5 page flyer showing an assortment of the Jumbo U-Cuts by clicking HERE, or on the photo below.
 
If you are interested in ordering any of the Jumbo U-Cuts, just jot down the item number and call our toll-free number 1-800-945-3980.  (We're still working on that new website....!)

OK, I hope you enjoy the project.  If you checked the blog earlier and it didn't work, I apologize for that...I was fine-tuning some settings and clicked password protect by accident.  Yikes, I better stay outta the control panel.. :)

I'll be posting again in a couple of days and will let you know then what the next giveaway is going to be...and I'm also thinking it's time for a Blackberry Cobbler before those berries are completely gone.  We've had some cool nights and the trees are already starting to turn colors a little, a tad early for this part of the country.

See you soon!
:) Darcie

How About Another Freebie...and a slice of Pie?

Should we do another quick and easy free giveaway? 

I'll tell you more about the free giveaway in a minute...

but FIRST.... here's that Strawberry Pie recipe I promised you.  I make this pie several times each summer, usually when I can find great big juicy ripe strawberries.  This is the end of the season, so the berries are a little smaller now, but it's still yummy.  I made this pie for Mr. Stamper's Anonymous (no, not Tim, the OTHER Mr. Stamper's Anonymous) Ted Cutts, when he was out here in Oregon.  http://www.stampersanonymous.com. He apparently liked it because he brags on it a lot (or he's just being extremely nice, Lol!).  I keep trying to figure out a way to take it on a plane to surprise him with one at a show....hmmm.   

 So in Ted's honor.... here's the recipe. 

You can click HERE or on the picture at left to download a printable pdf version if you'd like. 

 

 

Darcie's Fresh Strawberry Pie

Foolproof Pie Crust
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter flavor shortening
1/3 cup, plus 1 Tablespoon ice water

1.  Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl.  Add the shortening and cut with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles small crumbs.

2.  Add the ice water and mix just until the dough comes together.  Be careful not to over mix, as too much mixing can cause the crust to become tough.

3.  Pat the dough into a disc shape, and place on a floured surface.  Nope, I didn't forget to chill the dough... :) ....you don't need to with this recipe.
4.  Flour your rolling pin, and roll the disc into a circular shape, rolling to approximately 1/8" thick.

Yep, I made that rolling pin.  :)
I wanted a longer than usual rolling pin, so I cut a length of hardwood dowel approximately 18" long (the diameter used for closet rods).  I rounded the edges of the ends and sanded it to a glassy finish with wet/dry 600 grit sandpaper.  Then, I applied Bee's Oil to it to season it. (Bee's Oil is a mixture of Beeswax and Mineral Oil specifically manufactured for rolling pins and wooden salad bowls, it keeps them from cracking.) When I wash it, I give it another coating of the Bee's Oil.  I also use rolling pin rings on the ends of the pin to obtain a uniform thickness when rolling out the dough (they come in a set of different thicknesses).  Here's a link to the Bee's Oil http://www.thekitchenstore.com/trspbeoil.html, and a link to the rolling pin rings http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/items/rolling-pin-rings, if you're interested in those items.
5.  Flour the rolling pin and the dough.  Roll the dough onto the rolling pin to pick it up. Unroll the dough onto the pie pan. 

6.  Lay the rolling pin with the dough rolled onto it on top of the greased pie pan, aligning it so the edge of the dough hangs over the edge of the pie pan.

7.  Trim the edges of the dough to approximately 1" beyond the edge of the pie pan.  Fold under and pinch the edges.  Use a fork to poke the bottom of the crust several times.
8.  Cut a circle of parchment paper and place it in the bottom of the crust.  Place ceramic pie weights in the bottom of the crust.  (This is done so that the crust doesn't puff up on the bottom when baking.)  If you don't have pie weights, you can use beans, such as pinto beans to weight the parchment down.  If you're interested in purchasing pie weights, here's a link:  http://search.kingarthurflour.com/?N=0&rt=p&Ntt=pie+weights

 

9.  Gather the scraps of dough and press into a ball.  Roll out to 1/8" thickness, and cut out strawberry and hull shapes.  Click HERE if you want to download a pattern for the strawberries and hulls.
10.  Use a fork to poke the strawberries to form rows of dots for the "seeds".  Use a pastry brush to brush the tops of the strawberries with water.  Brush the back of the hulls with water and adhere the hulls to the tops of the strawberries.  Place the strawberries on a cookie sheet and bake for 7 minutes or so until golden brown.  Bake the pie crust for approximately 15 minutes at 350 degrees, or until the crust turns a light golden color.  Set aside to cool thoroughly.
11.  This pie crust recipe was given to me by Tonya, it's her Mom's recipe.  A few summers ago, I was in search of the perfect pie crust recipe.  Over the course of the summer I made dozens of pies, all  using different recipes.  The one that always gets the most comments and compliments is this one.  Yay, because it's super simple!    Many thanks to Tonya and Kathy DeChenne.



Strawberry Pie
4 quarts strawberries, washed and hulled
1 1/2 cups sugar
5 Tablespoons Cornstarch
1/2 cup water
Red food coloring, optional
10" deep dish pie crust, baked
Whipped Cream

1.  Wash and hull the berries.  Divide them by size, separating the large firm ones from the softer or blemished ones.  Place the larger ones on a baking rack to allow them to dry.  Place the softer or blemished ones (approximately 1 quart), into a food processor.  Blend them until they're fully liquefied. 

 

 

2.  Combine the sugar and cornstarch in a heavy saucepan, mixing well.  Stir in the mashed berries and the 1/2 cup water.  Mix well.

3.  Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.  Heat and stir until thickened, stirring constantly.  (If the mixture gets too thick, add more water.  It should be a pourable consistency, similar to the consistency of yogurt.)

4.  Remove from heat and add food coloring, if desired.  (Add approximately 8 drops, depending on how red you want it.)  Set aside and let cool thoroughly.  I usually make this filling the day before and allow it to cool in the refrigerator.  The pie is not baked, so the strawberries are fresh.  If you pour warm sauce on it, the berries will be mushy.
5.  Arrange the berries in the cooled pie crust, placing the largest berries in the center.

6.  Pour the filling over the berries, and arrange the strawberry shapes on top of the pie.  This pie tastes best when assembled the same day as serving.  Top each slice of pie with whipped cream.

YUMMM!

Now, back to that FREE giveaway!  How would you like to win a little sampler package of some of our newest papers?  These are 8 1/2" x 11" sheets of 80 lb. card stock, printed with a few of the designs from the newest additions to our paper line.  Just place a comment on THIS post by midnight Pacific time on SUNDAY, August 23, and I'll randomly draw a name on Monday, August 24.  I'll post the winner's name on the blog on Monday, August 24, and the winner will have until Thursday, August 27 to contact me.  It will be the winner's responsibility to contact me by August 27, as I won't be re-drawing.  (Make sure you post the comment at the end of THIS post to be eligible for this drawing). 

In addition to that (!) we'll be doing a drawing for another FREE set of the Clear Polymer stamps, which I'll tell you about in a future post (soon!).  Yes, I know, that means you have to check this blog A LOT, Lol! 

:) Darcie

Recent Flyers

Hi Friends,

I've had quite a few requests for copies of recent new product flyers, so I thought I'd attach them here for all of you.  These flyers feature our newest rubber stamps, papers, templates, patterns and U-Cuts (sheets of images to cut out to embellish your projects).  While our new website is under construction, I thought this might be helpful.  If you're interested in ordering from any of these flyers, just jot down the item numbers and call our toll free number 1-800-945-3980.

Darcie's Winter 2009 Flyer

30 pages

 

Darcie's Spring 2009 Flyer

18 pages

 

Darcie's Winter 2008 Flyer

26 pages

 

 

Darcie's Spring 2008 Flyer

24 pages

I'm just putting the finishing touches on the next post, so check back soon!  More fun stuff coming up!

:)  Darcie

And the winner is.......!

Hi Friends,

OK, I was trying to decide how to do this drawing for the Clear Polymer Snowman Stamp Set.  I had planned to use the random number generator on www.random.org, but when I started going through the comments I noticed that some people had commented on the stamp set but the comment was attached to other posts on the blog.  So I decided for this drawing I would just put everyone's name in a hat (well, actually a paper bag) and have Tonya draw a name.  So here's what we're drawing for:

And the lucky winner is: DEBBIE FISHER!! Please email me with your mailing address (no later than August 21) and I'll send the set out to you.  darcieheater@gmail.com 

A great big THANK YOU to all of you who commented, I really appreciate the feedback!

In the last post I said I was off to the kitchen to make a strawberry pie.  Well, as luck would  have it, I had the opportunity to go fishing instead.  Here's my little 4 year old grandson watching a bald eagle swoop down and swipe his fish:

 

I know it looks like a vulture in the photo, lol, but it really was a bald eagle.  We have quite a few bald eagles in the area, because of the river.  On our last river trip we had the opportunity to see one up close.  It was sitting on a rock in the river and just stayed there as we floated by.  I wasn't quick enough with the camera to catch it on film, but was luckier this time, we saw it circling and I was ready for it.

I'm still going to make that strawberry pie, hopefully later today.  I want to make one more before the strawberries disappear from the stores until next season....so I'll share the recipe with you when I make it.

We'll be having another drawing for a free stamp set from the new line, so be sure to check back soon!

:) Darcie

Three Words... Birthday. Shoe. Shopping.

Hi Friends,

Wanted to share some more new fun stuff before the weekend. There's still time to place a comment on the previous post, in order to be entered into the drawing for the FREE STAMP SET.   I'll randomly draw a name on Monday, so be sure to place a comment before Midnight Pacific Time, Sunday August 16, to be eligible for the FREE stamp set.  Thanks so much to those of you who commented, I appreciate the feedback!

I shared some of my new Winter images with you in previous posts.  In this post I'll show you some of the projects made with my new Boutique Window Clear Polymer Stamp Set, Item #POL13.  Here's what the stamp set looks like:

 

Here's a quick and easy little card you can make using the stamp set:

  

I'll attach instructions if you want to make this card.  Click on the small image below if you'd like to download a printable pdf version of the card instructions, or click HERE.  Don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader to open pdf's with? Click on this link to download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free.

Here's a few more photos of projects:

This little Heart Purse Gift Box was made using my Heart Purse Pattern, Item #PTX12 - $1.99.  The papers used on this project are new additions to my paper line:  SPAC1353 Malta and SPAC1380 Antique Red Flower.  The swatches below are the papers used on these projects:

The papers in our line are all available in the following sizes:

8 1/2" x 11 printed on text weight paper - These item numbers all begin with PA. $.47 per sheet.

8 1/2" x 11" printed on 80 lb. card stock - These item numbers all begin with PAC.   $.89 per sheet.

12" x 12" printed on text weight paper - These item numbers all begin with PTW.  $.85 per sheet.

12" x 18" printed on 80 lb. card stock - These item numbers all begin with SPAC.  $1.39 per sheet

So, basically, any of our papers can be ordered in any of those four sizes.  Pretty versatile, huh?

 

Here's another card made with this set:

Tonya did a great job on these samples, didn't she?  I like all the stitching accents.  I've been stitching up baby quilts and bibs around here and the sewing machine has been out for awhile.  My new little grandson is due to arrive soon, so we're anxiously awaiting his arrival...Grandson # FOUR!!  Can you believe that?  (OK, doesn't anyone have any girl genes in this family?!?  Four sons, four grandsons... no I'm not complaining, lol, they're so much fun!)

I'm a lucky mama, aren't these guys cute?  I love this picture!!

OK, a couple more card photos:

And one last gift bag photo:

  This one was made using my Purse/Basket Pattern, Item #BSX01 - $3.99.  This template is one of our most popular patterns, it contains patterns for three different little baskets like the one shown above, and three different purses..... $3.99, seriously?!?  If you're interested in ordering any of the items shown here, they can be ordered by calling our toll free number 1-800-945-3980.

OK, I'm off to the kitchen...going to make a Strawberry Pie, yum!  I'll take some photos and share the recipe with you over the weekend.  Hope you have an amazing weekend!

:) Darcie

Free Drawing - Clear Polymer Stamp Set

Hi Friends,

As I shared with you in the last post, we have 13 new clear polymer stamp sets.  I wanted to share a few more photos of projects with you.  If you'd like to view a printable pdf version of the flyer, click on the flyer image below or click HERE. 

 

I had a lot of fun designing the newest batch of images.  This set in particular I thought was funny.  I guess I never thought I would be designing skull paper for Christmas images, but I kind of like the way it turned out.  This set is item #POL12 Shiver Me Timbers:

Here's a couple of projects made using this set:

The card above uses one of my new papers -  PAC1386 Skull Lime (8 1/2" x 11" printed card stock).  The Treasure Map in the background of the card was made with my U-Cut item # UC483 Shiver Me Timbers.  The edges of the map and the stamped images on all of the projects shown in this post were given a grunge look by using Tim Holtz's Distress inks (Faded Jeans, Vintage Photo, and Walnut) and the alcohol ink applicator. Here's a little photo of the U-Cut that goes with this set:

  My "U-Cuts" are 8 1/2" x 11" sheets of printed images that can be cut out and used on scrapbook pages or any type of paper crafts.  Here's another project:

 

And another:

The Skull Lime paper was used on both of the projects above, item #PAC1386. 

And here's one that's not in the flyer, it's so new!

This one was made using my new Jumbo U-Cut to make the little gift sack.  It is item #SKUC59 Shiver Me Timbers Gift Sack.  Here's a little photo of what the product looks like:

  

These Jumbo U-Cuts are quick and easy little gift projects, especially for the holidays.  It's a 12" x 18" sheet with the project all pre-printed to shape, all you do is cut it out and assemble.  If you're interested in ordering any of the products shown here, they can be ordered by calling our toll free number 1-800-945-3980.  

I made a batch of yummy Buried Treasure Cookies to go inside the sack.  They have a peanut butter, vanilla, chocolate filling inside of the cookie and are super simple.    

 

Mmmmm.  In fact, I'm sitting here with a headache because I ate too many, lol!  :P  Here's the recipe if you want it... you can click on the image below to view a printable pdf version or click HERE.

Here's my Chocolate Lab, he's in stealth mode waiting for me to turn my back on the cookies.  He loooooves peanut butter and is very interested in my little photography session here with the cookies!  His name is Chaco (named after the river sandals, we're river rafters).  OK, that's a goofy photo.... :)

OK, one last photo...this is the set of stamps that were used to make the projects shown here.

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN THIS SET OF STAMPS? 

I will be randomly drawing a name from anyone who posts a comment in the "Comment" section at the bottom of this post, or anyone who signs up to be a follower of my blog between now and Sunday, August 16, 2009.

Entries will be accepted until this Sunday, August 16, at midnight Pacific time. I'll randomly select the winner on Monday and report the results then.

Please be sure to add your name if you post anonymously (in other words, without signing in) or we won't be able to include you in our drawing. It will be the winner's responsibility to contact me via email no later than August 21. If I don't hear from the winner, I won't be re-drawing; remember to come back and check by the deadline in case YOU are the lucky recipient!

Hey, how hard can it be?!?!  Brand new Blog, not a ton of followers.... yet!

OK, Tonya says my posts are too long.... (I'm having fun with this, there's a lot of good stuff to share!)  Next time we'll go for a shorter one.... maybe.

:) Darcie

  

Back from CHA

Hi Friends,

What a fun week we had at the CHA show in Orlando last week.  We were pleased with the amount of traffic in the booth, even though the show was a little smaller this year.  We had the opportunity to talk to people from all over the world... including Canada, England, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway, Aruba, Costa Rica, Mexico, and even Saudia Arabia (!).

Here's a picture of a portion of the booth:

 

If you'd like to see all the new images, you can download the new flyer with the link below:
Download Darcies 2009 Winter Flyer1  (It's 30 pages, so it takes a few minutes to download...be sure to wait for it to finish.)

The new flyer features 13 different stamp sets, along with our new papers, templates and U-Cuts.  By popular request, we produced this new batch of stamps in clear polymer and the sets are retailing for $14.95.  We will also be manufacturing some of the images as wood mounted rubber stamps.

Here's a closeup of one of the top selling sets from the show:

We used Tim Holtz's www.timholtz.com  Distress Inks to stamp the images, then used his blending tool and more Distress Ink on the edges of the images after they were cut out, to give them a hint of grunge.  Then we spritzed the cutouts with Ranger's Mini Mister filled with water and about a pea size scoop of Perfect Pearls (the white one - named Perfect Pearl) Check out some of the projects below:

The background on this card is from my "U-Cut" #UC488 Flourish Snowman.  The torn snow paper on the bottom of the card is one of the new papers in my line #PA1382 Snowflake Swirl.   Here's a little photo of the U-Cut:

  

Here's another cool project using this stamp set:

I love the way this stocking turned out!  (Another wonderful project put together by my lovely assistant, Tonya.)  It was made using my Stocking Pattern (Item #SKX01). 

The papers used on the stocking are also new additions to my line.  These jumbo sized sheets measure 12" x 18" and are printed on 80# card stock.  The cuff is made from item #SPAC1381 Juneau Green, and the brown background paper is item #SPAC1363 Sophie.  The torn snowflake border on the bottom of the stocking is #PAC1382 Snowflake Swirl and the frame around the window is item #PAC1357 Spencer.  Additional ordering information on all of the items can be found in the flyer:  Download Darcies 2009 Winter Flyer1 .

Here's another close up view of one of the new sets:

 

OK, this one is a little out of character for me, I know... but I thought it was funny.  It came about because of the saying "Santa is very jolly... because he knows where all the bad girls live".  I had already drawn the girl in the Santa suit, and decided it kind of fit in with that saying. And, no, the girl on the martini glass IS NOT pole dancing, lol.  (Already had some comments on that!)  

This card features the following new papers from my line:  PA1383 Tiny Random Dot Blue, PA1391 Martini Madness, PA1353 Malta, PA1377 Polkaty Polka.

And here's a quick and easy one:

And another one:

 

We're working on my website, the current site has experienced problems for quite awhile now, so we are starting from scratch with a brand new one.  If you're interested in ordering any of the items shown here, you can call our toll free number 1-(800) 945-3980 to order. 

OK, I hope you enjoyed the images!  I'm making some cookies that will go in one of the new little gift sacks, so I'll include the photos and recipes in the next post.  I'll also be giving away some of the brand new sets so be sure to check back for information on how you can qualify to receive a free gift!  ......Darcie