Hi Friends!
We're busy working on lots of new projects for Spring and the CHA show in January, and I've been putting in some extra long hours creating papers, stamps, and new templates. It seems strange to be drawing Spring things at Halloween, but that's the way it goes here. I'm excited about the new projects, we're having tons of fun developing new designs that I can't wait to share with you...
...but in the meantime, I'll share some more of the new Winter projects, since that would be more appropriate for this time of year! Here's my new Flourish Reindeer Clear Polymer Stamp set:
This set is #POL2 and it retails for $14.95...and yup, you'll have a chance to WIN this set, I'll give you the details at the end of this post. Here are a few of the projects Tonya made with the set:
Tonya stamped all of the images on the cards shown in this post on Translucent Vellum and cut them out. She then layered them on colored card stock and cut them out again. Add a few punched sayings, a little stitching and viola! Quick card! Here's a little box that fits a DVD (you can slip a DVD inside of it to give as a gift):
The pattern used to make the DVD gift box is Pattern #CDX01 CD/DVD Gift Box Patterns. Here's the pattern:
The pattern includes 3 different sizes of boxes, one fits a DVD, one fits a CD and the other one fits our king size Jewel Cases that our Cling Mounted Stamp Sets are packaged in. They make great little gift packages. The pattern is #CDX01 and it retails for $5.99.
Stamping the solid images on Vellum makes it pretty quick and easy to complete these projects. I love the Clear Polymer stamps for the solid images, I think you get a little more "textured" look. These stamps all have a distressed look to begin, so it just adds to the look. Here's another card:
On this one Tonya used Markers to ink the stamp, then stamped it on the Vellum. She ripped the edges of the Vellum, then stitched it to a piece of my patterned card stock. And here's one last card:
All of these are pretty quick and easy, using the solid stamps, Vellum and the punches. Here's a great gift bag that you can fill with home baked goodies:
The template used to make this gift bag is my Pattern #XPT10 Bow Top Box and it retails for $6.99. There are 3 sizes of Bow Top Boxes included in this pattern, making it very versatile. I think this is one of my favorite gift bags, I really like the bow on the top and how the lining turns into the bow. Here's the template:
Here are the papers we used on these projects:
We're still working on the website, but if you see something you like in the meantime, you can call us on our toll free line to order it, if you're interested: 1-800-945-3980.
Now, back to that FREE set of Clear Polymer stamps.
To enter the drawing for the FREE CLEAR POLYMER STAMP SET, just place a comment at the end of this post. Place your comment by midnight Pacific Time on Sunday, November 1, and I will randomly draw a winner on Monday, November 2.
I have a big project going this weekend, I'm working on sewing 300 Christmas stockings (!) to send to deployed troops. With three family members serving overseas, I decided to fire up the old sewing machine and see if the women in the family would want to help stitch them up. (In addition to the 300 neck coolers I'm working on, lol!) Luckily several of them said they'd help, so we're going to tackle that tomorrow. We're contacting local service organizations seeking help with the "stuffers" and the postage. I'll take some photos and share them with you next week.
I hope you have a great weekend!
:) Darcie
I just discovered your stamps at a convention in September, and they're fabulous! It's about time someone started pairing SUPER cute images with tons of coordinating sentiments! I bought 4 stamp sets, but I don't have the reindeer one- thanks for the chance to win it! :D
Posted by: Suzanne Schmidt | 11/01/2009 at 12:31 PM
Talk about a stunning stamp set! I am seeing some awesome Christmas cards with this set... please pick me!!
Thank you for the chance to win!
Posted by: Julia Diane | 10/30/2009 at 11:10 AM
I teach a small group of women who meet once a month. We love using your stamps and have found many of the sets are interchangeable. This is another wonderful set that has many possibilities. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Marie Oberg | 10/29/2009 at 02:12 PM
Wow, how elegant is that set?! Reindeer and sleigh with flourishes....aaaah, just what I need Ü Thanks for an opportunity to win Ü
Posted by: Tracy | 10/29/2009 at 06:00 AM
Hello Darcie
I have been a club member for about two years now and just love that they added a flyer letting us know that you have this blog. Well I'm sure that I will be visting quit often now that I found it.
Thanks Debbie Finch
Posted by: Debbie Finch | 10/28/2009 at 11:25 PM
Great set! I love the projects you made too. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Jessica S. | 10/28/2009 at 08:15 PM
Another terrifc stamp set! The inspiration you've shared is awesome!!! Wow! What an undertaking! 300 stockings! Good luck!!
Posted by: Connie K. | 10/28/2009 at 01:45 PM
Beautiful set! I love love the reindeer! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Mary H. | 10/28/2009 at 12:31 PM
Cute pics and you are still smiling. When do you start singing the "stocking" song....300 stockings to pin on the wall, 300 stockings to pin......260 stockings to pin on the wall,260 stockings...hopefully you will still be smiling! Good luck!
Posted by: Diane Jacobson | 10/28/2009 at 10:34 AM
I love the stocking idea - I have been doing blue jean stockings - I was just at the Hampton, VA stampscrapart tour so got to see a lot of your new products and cd's - I have almost all of them - Have a great time working on stuff for the troops - I did lots of stuff for them last year but not sure who is collecting stuff this year.
Posted by: Marilyn Goff | 10/28/2009 at 09:16 AM
Another wonderful set- one of the few I didn't buy at Rhinebeck,LOL! Thanks for the chance to win it. :)
Posted by: Paula | 10/28/2009 at 03:55 AM
My eyes popped out of my head when I got to the 300 stockings. There must be more than one of you or you just keep on going round the clock. Makes me tired just thinking about it (lol). I really like the reindeer in this set. Have seen others that are similar, but not quite as cute. Once again, impressed with the talent. Got a lot of use out of my pumpkins, now to move on to Christmas.
Posted by: Diane Jacobson | 10/27/2009 at 08:29 PM
WOW! 300 stockings and neck coolers! Please post pics! I just ordered some flourish stamp sets, so please draw again if you draw my name for this one, I just wanted to comment on the stocking and neck coolers. Ü
Awesome projects too!
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | 10/27/2009 at 05:41 PM
This is a great set. I was lucky enough to see samples at Stampaway in Cincinnati this summer and I was impressed with the elegance and combination of colors. Darcie ~ you have the best samples. Thank you for sharing.
Debee M.
Posted by: Debee Meyer | 10/27/2009 at 05:25 PM
I really like this set. I especially like the reindeer and the textured look.
Posted by: Sarah Harwood | 10/27/2009 at 07:06 AM
What a beauty! I still need to come up with my Christmas card for this year. This set gives me all sorts of ideas!
Good luck with your sewing projects. I'm super impressed!
Posted by: Sarah H | 10/24/2009 at 03:41 PM
Darcie,
Again, you have come up with a beautiful stamp set! Thanks for sharing these great ideas as well as stamps with us! Have a great day!
Posted by: Michelle Polizzi | 10/24/2009 at 12:21 PM
Love the reindeer stamp! Found your blog while surfing - you have amazing talent!
Posted by: Andrea | 10/24/2009 at 05:25 AM
Another great stamp set!!! I love all the ideas you've shared! Awesome inspiration!! Good luck with all the sewing! What a great thing to do!!
Posted by: Connie K. | 10/24/2009 at 04:07 AM