Looong Week

Hi Blog Friends,

Sorry for the delay between posts!  I've been dealing with a number of issues personally that have taken me away from my blog posts for awhile here.  The day I flew home from CHA in Chicago, my husband had to have an unexpected surgery.  Then two days later his mom became ill, had what should have been a fairly minor surgery, but experienced some extremely serious complications.  Prayers are appreciated, the next few days are pretty critical. 

On another note.... CHA was absolutely amazing, we were swamped with orders.  Yay for tons of orders... but unfortunately I didn't get a single photo!  The minute the doors opened each day we were busy and it just never let up.   Thanks so much to all of you for the kind comments and feedback regarding my new images, I really appreciate it!  I'm hoping to get my hands on some of those stamp sets soon, so I can do some giveaways here.  Stay tuned!

So in the meantime, I thought I'd share a couple of quick photos of some more of the charm necklaces made with my new acrylic charms.  We sold a ton of these charm packs at CHA, I think Arnold (the sweet guy who actually makes these at the factory in Cleveland) is going to be one VERRRRYY busy fellow for a long time. 

Both of these acrylic charm necklaces were made using acrylic charms from this charm pack: #ACRM5 Medallions and Frames.  The "Cherish", "Life" and "Imagine" images are from my new U-Cut UC522 Simply Charming.  The U-Cut includes dozens of images that coordinate with the shapes of the charms.   The brass charms will be available in assorted sets.  The ball chain and jumprings are from Tim Holtz's Ideaology line.  Also, I noticed some great charm assortments that would coordinate with the acrylic charms at Simon Says Stamp.... check them out HERE.

Luckily, I do actually have a set of these charms in my possession.  :)  Would you like to WIN this acrylic charm set?  Yes?  To enter the drawing, just make a comment on THIS blog post between now and August 16, midnight Pacific Time.  I will draw a winning comment on August 17 and post the winner's name here.  The winner will have until Friday, August 20 to claim their prize by emailing me with their address.  Pretty easy, huh?

Actually..... if I can get my hands on some more of these charm sets, I'll draw more than one winning name.

If everything goes well on the homefront, I'll be headed out to the Stampaway show in Cincinnati this weekend.  I haven't been to that show personally in a few years, so I'm looking forward to seeing old friends and making new acquaintances in the area. If you live in the Cincinnati area, be sure to check back, as I will be posting coupons for the show.

:) Darcie

Comments

[CJ]

Sending prayers for healing your way. Hope the stamp convention was as successful a venture as it sounds like CHA was for you!

Thanks for the generous chance to win.

[Amber Joy]

Beautiful necklace. Sorry to hear about Dan and his mom. Hope they are doing better now. Enjoyed your booth at Stampaway.

[Karen]

I love these necklaces - they are very beautiful!

[Tasha]

My prayers go out to you and your family. You products are beautiful I seen the for the first time at a show in michigan. I'm sure these products are just as nice.

[Patty Free]

Sorry to hear that you MIL and DH are down, hopefully not for long. Loved meeting you and watching the demos at Stampology USA in Cincy! The acrylic charms and accents are to die for and can't wait t see all of the sets you come up with. Thanks so much for all of the time and effort you put into having a wonderful site to visit! Take care!
Patty

[Debbie Fisher]

I hope your mom and DH are feeling much better.
I would love a chance to win one of your necklaces!

[Diane Jacobson]

Hoe all is well. I can feel our (their) pain, I too, recently had what I thought was a minor surgery, got a bad infection and it took longer tan normal to heal. Good luck with the both of them. See your headed to OH, so things must be getting better. Now, on to read your other blog. Have fun.

[debb]

Thoughts and prayers with you and your family. Thank you for the opp to win.

[georgina]

Can't wait to see you in Carson in November, bring a boatload of these, you're going to sell a ton! Blessings!

[Betty R]

LOVE LOVE LOVE them. Thanks for the chance to win!

[marjolean]

Oooohhhhh, those are very pretty and look like fun. Please enter my name in the drawing! Thinking good thoughts for your family, I hope it all turns out for the best.

[Adele Davis]

Praying for a couple of speedy recoveries, and some time to rest for you. How is your ankle doing now, I hope it's all better! I would love to win a set of these charms, I'm LOVING them!!!!

[Geena Harper]

I'm sorry to hear of your husband's and MIL's surgeries - they are in my prayers. I love these charms and I'm anxious to order some. Will you be adding these to the website? I can't wait! I keep looking up videos online about that metal clay you talked about, and I think I may be hooked. It looks fairly simple, and sounds like fun. I love that necklace. Yes, I think you should give one away! I'd love to win a set of these charms. Thanks you and may God bless your family!

[Niki Zipp]

That looks so cool - would also love to get my hands on some of the stamps to stamp some silver clay - please oh please...!!

[Sue]

You have my prayers! How and where can I get the stamp set to make these with clay? I love these!

[Debbie Reaves]

Bless your heart. I hope all goes well with your hubby and his mom. You'll all be in my heart and prayers.

I'm still so in love with your stamps. I just gush every time I look at them. geeze... Is that even possible?

thanks for a chance to win the charms. They are absolutely beautiful

Debbie Reaves

[Deb Neerman]

Glad you're back but so sorry to read of your DH's unexpected surgery as well as the illnes of your MIL. Further proof that when it rains it pours! Your family will be in my prayers, Darcie.

These charm necklaces are amazing! Thanks for the chance to win!

[Julie Corrigan]

Funny how life throws you new things everyday! Hope all gets on track soon and everyone recovers even faster. Love the charms...so much fun to be had!

[Kathy JH]

I was concerned that something was wrong since there hadn't been a post. Your family is in my prayers and I hope a speedy recovery comes quickly for your husband and his mother.
Glad to hear that you will be at Stampaway!

[Heidi Gore]

Praying for complete healing for your husband and mother-in-law, and for strength for you to help them as well as keep up with your day to day responsibilities. Don't worry about us, we'll wait, maybe not so patiently, but we'll wait--especially for such yummy designs and charms.

[barbrease]

Praying for a speedy recovery for your hubby and mom-in-law. They say: "When it rains, it pours!" Hang in there - give your worries to the only One who can handle it all :)

Love the charms, btw. :)

[Nancy-Portland]

I'm so sorry to hear about your husband and mother in law. Hopefully the worst is over and the recovery with be speedy.
I love the acrylic charms! I can't wait to get my hands of them to see what can be created.

[Mary C]

OHNO, I'm so sorry to hear about Dan and his mom. I will be praying that everything goes well for both of them and that they heal quickly. I love these new charm necklaces, I would love to win a set of them. Thanks, Darcie, take care! (Hope your ankle is getting better also!)

[FreyaTom]

So sorry to read of your worrying week. Sending lots of positive thoughts. Thank you for the chance to win.