Hey there Blog Friends,
I love this time of year! The birds are out singing early in the morning, the dew is sparkling on the grass and the garden is tilled and ready for some seedlings....when it warms up just a tad more. One of my new Spring releases was inspired by days just like today:
The stamp set shown above is my new Cling Mounted Stamp Set, JCS123 Bird Song and it retails for $24.95 (it's shown smaller than actual size).
Here are a few cards made with this stamp set:
I love the way Tonya combined the images to make these cards.... this stamp set looks kind of Shabby Chic, kind of modern, kind of vintage....all rolled into one package. Very nice with the gems, rhinestones and sewing accents. She used a little of Tim Holtz's Distress Ink on the edges of each layer.
The shapes on these cards were made using my new EZ Cutts Nested Shapes Cutting Templates. Shown above are EZC4 RAine and EZC6 Chloe. These retail for $19.95 and are meant to be used with a swivel knife and a white cushion cutting mat. Here are the template shapes:
The one above is EZC4 Raine.
And this one above is EZC6 Chloe.
The papers used on these projects are from my paper line, here are the swatches (you can click on the image and it will open in a new window so you can see the detail):
Each of the papers are available in four different sizes:
PA's are 8 1/2" x 11" text weight paper - .47¢ each
PAC's are 8 1/2" x 11" printed card stock - .89¢ each
PTW's are 12" x 12" text weight paper - .85¢ each
SPAC's are 12" x 18" printed card stock - $1.39 each
If you're interested in ordering any of the items shown here, you can call toll free 1-800-945-3980. (We're still hoping the website will be done before TOO many more months go by! We're starting over from scratch on a new one).
Here's a little project using my new Acrylic Shadowbox Frames:
I loooove these frames, they are so much fun to make and there are a jillion different ways you can use them. I also really like all the the big gem jewel accents on these frames. These are manufactured by us also, if you're interested in ordering them. This frame is item #ACR14 Acrylic Shadowbox Heart Frame Small - retail $5.99. The best thing about these frames is that they are so reasonable... this one measures approximately 4 1/16" x 4 15/16". The frames come with the clear acrylic cover (protected by a blue film so that they don't get scratched in the package), several layers of chipboard cut outs for the "shadowbox" effect, the backing and the picture clips. You add the papers and whatever embellishments you desire. I'll be doing a tutorial on these in the near future.
OK, one more project:
A tissue box cover... which is totally appropriate for Spring Allergy Season! The tissue box cover is made from my Tissue Box Pattern #XPT20, which retails for $6.99. The pattern includes 3 different Tissue Covers... one for a rectangle tissue box, one for the box shown above and also one for a pocket pack of tissues. The pocket one is perfect made out of Tim Holtz's Grunge Paper... makes it very durable. Here's a picture of the cover of the pattern set:
Well, I know this is the part you've been waiting for....
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN THE BIRD SONG CLING MOUNTED STAMP SET AND THE TISSUE BOX PATTERN?
OK, you know the drill.... (or maybe you're new here)... all you need to do to be eligible for the drawing is to post a comment at the end of THIS POST by Tuesday May 11 before midnight. I will be drawing a winner on Wednesday May 12. (I can only ship the prizes to addresses in the United States). The winner will have until Monday, May 17 to contact me with their mailing address... so be sure to check back!
This weekend I will be sharing a Mother's Day FREE printable project with you.
See you soon!
Darcie
Loved meeting you at the Arlington Show, and learning about your web page and your crafts.
Loved looking at all the neat thing on you pages.
Found it very easy to look around.
Thanks for thanking of you customers.
Oh yes and THANK YOU for the cute Make and take...... So easy and cute.
Posted by: Connie Ludwig | 06/04/2010 at 09:48 PM
I was soooo excited to learn that you are a quilter also. I can't wait to see what you come up with! This set would make AWESOME fabric.
Posted by: Marilou | 05/11/2010 at 10:07 AM
Thank you for the awesome make it and take it! I would love to win this set!
Posted by: Jenny H | 05/11/2010 at 10:05 AM
Your stuff is the absolute best! I would love to own this set of stamps, it makes me smile just looking at it.
Posted by: Cheryl Rubio | 05/10/2010 at 10:45 PM
Ooooh, I love the acrylic frame. Very nice!
Posted by: Cherri J | 05/10/2010 at 10:40 PM
Are you going to be at the Cincinnati show in August? I loved your booth and there were several things I wish I would have bought... I'm kicking myself now! Thank you for the great make n take... my kids loved watching it also.
Posted by: teri nickols | 05/10/2010 at 10:39 PM
I bought one of your patterns at Mega Meet and finished the little gift bag tonight. It turned out really cute and thank you for helping me pick out papers for it.
Posted by: Kristen T | 05/10/2010 at 10:37 PM
I LOVE THESE PROJECTS!!! Was so happy to finally meet you in Novi, I've enjoyed your products for years.
Posted by: Barb R | 05/10/2010 at 10:35 PM
Like the spring branch --usually all you see is bare branches-and the beads on the string stamps
Posted by: Kristin | 05/10/2010 at 09:03 PM
Sweet Tweets! this is beautiful and the stamp set gets my creative feathers flying, I can't wait till I get trying the blossoms too!
Posted by: Deb Paisie | 05/10/2010 at 04:06 PM
I love spring also! Your booth was my favorite at the show. I love your stamps.
Posted by: Joan H | 05/10/2010 at 03:29 PM
I would love to win this. I met you this weekend at Mega Meet. Thanks for the chance to participate in your drawing.
Posted by: Lindsay M | 05/10/2010 at 03:24 PM
Was so glad to meet you at the Mega Meet, I hope to see you at the show this weekend! Thank you for the great make it and take it, I bought the CD and played with it yesterday. Turned out awesome!
Posted by: Lindsay M | 05/10/2010 at 03:23 PM
Loved seeing the booth!
Posted by: Mary Hart | 05/10/2010 at 03:19 PM
Hey, thanks everyone, I had a blast at CHA.... what a great show, I enjoyed visiting with all of you!
Posted by: Darcie Heater | 05/10/2010 at 03:16 PM
That stamp set is real pretty and I love the colors. Thanks for sharing Darcie.
Posted by: Cheryl Baker | 05/10/2010 at 01:40 PM
I love the elegance of this set. It really puts you in the mood for spring. Love your work.
Posted by: Sarah Harwood | 05/10/2010 at 08:42 AM
Gorgeous projects!! Your booth was great. I loved seeing something new and different. Can't wait to start making some of these projects!!
Posted by: Dale P | 05/10/2010 at 07:39 AM
I Love your stuff, and this project is no exception..I loved meeting you at the GLMM on Saturday...I was beat, I am sure you were too...Thanks for the chance to win something..
Posted by: Melissa | 05/09/2010 at 05:12 PM
I just heard about your blog at the megameet! I just love the projects on here! Way cool!
Posted by: Christine Schwab | 05/08/2010 at 07:01 PM
What a beautiful set and projects! Thanks for the opportunity.
Posted by: Julie | 05/08/2010 at 07:20 AM
did the make and take on Friday and loved it! Love the give aways too!
Posted by: Tina | 05/08/2010 at 04:25 AM
Loved your booth at GLMM! That's how I found your blog. :)
Posted by: Sondra | 05/07/2010 at 08:10 PM
great set - very versatile! Love the tissue box covers - great to incorporate with a get well gift to brighten someone's day.
Posted by: Laurie | 05/06/2010 at 03:46 PM
And, the deadline is on my birthday. Would like to think I am one of the "in between" mom's, not too young, and not old enough to know better. Lots of cute ideas. Did get my card club goodies all put together. The birds are singing here too, but not so much today. Cool and gloomy, send some sunshine here to MN along with your cute ideas. I like what was done with this set, really cute ideas and love the EZ Cutts templates. Better than buying six punches to get the layered look.
Posted by: Diane Jacobson | 05/03/2010 at 07:00 PM
I absoutely love the tissue box cover template with all the different sizes. They will make great gifts. Love the stamp set too. As always thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Debee Meyer | 05/03/2010 at 02:35 PM
What great projects - love the shadowbox frame. I also love the idea of using Grunge Paper with the tissue box. Love that template.
Posted by: Kathy JH | 05/03/2010 at 11:01 AM
these stamps sets are awesome! was at the booth at the adventures in stamping in akron on the 24th and picked up flourish house and love it!! thanks for the opportunity to win a set!
Posted by: laury | 05/03/2010 at 06:07 AM
Love the new stamps and the papers are gorgeous!!! Just was popping in here because I wanted to let you know how delighted I am with the club kit this go around!!!! And a chance to win is icing on the cake here...thank you for the mother's day bag too...VERY cute!
Posted by: CJ | 05/02/2010 at 07:23 PM
Wow, if this doesn't put you in the "Springtime" mood, I don't know what will! I love those soft vibrant colors, too. Vibrant pastels..??? You know what I mean Ü LUV 'EM! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Posted by: Tracy | 05/02/2010 at 02:44 PM
The stamp set is so beautiful and so are the projects. Love your papers, too! Thanks for sharing and giving us a chance to win.
Posted by: Lynn M. | 05/01/2010 at 09:17 PM
I love ALL the projects! This would make an awesome Mother's Day gift to win. Ü
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | 05/01/2010 at 06:04 PM
What an amazingly fab set -and the samples are to die for! Love the tissue box- very clever!
Posted by: debb | 05/01/2010 at 04:11 PM
Those tissue box covers would make great gifts- my mom volunteers at a local nursing home and she's always looking for prizes for when they play trivia games- that would be the perfect room-brightener for an elderly person! :)
Posted by: Suzanne Schmidt | 05/01/2010 at 01:11 PM
What great projects!!! And you're drawing the winner for this giveaway on my birthday! I would love to win this!
Posted by: Kimberly | 05/01/2010 at 06:24 AM
This set is so cute, and I love the tissue box covers. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Beth | 05/01/2010 at 06:03 AM
Spring is such a lovely time of year. I woke this morning to the sound of light rain falling and the birds singing their praises. What a fabulous way to wake up.
These projects are gorgeous!! I love this stamp set... lots of versatility... and I would be thrilled to win it. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
Posted by: Julia Diane | 05/01/2010 at 05:51 AM