Headstart on the Holidays... and FREE Cardinals!

Hi Blog Friends,

It's getting to be the time of year where we all start thinking about the upcoming holidays... and I thought I'd give you a sneak peek at some of the projects made with our top selling rubber stamp set from the recent CHA show.  Here's one of my favorite cards, made using the stamp set:

And here's a picture of the stamp set:

The actual stamp set measures approximately 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".

Here's another card made using the stamp set:

I love the stitching accents and ribbons with the Tim Holtz Muse Tokens.  The layered shapes on the card above were made using my EZ Cutts Cutting Template, EZC4 Raine, which retails for $19.95.  

Here's one more card:

The metal Corners on this card are from Tim Holtz's Ideaology line.  I love them, they add just the perfect touch to so many projects.

This next one is made using one of my new Acrylic Ornaments:

These new ornaments have a "shadowbox" effect and are covered by 1/16" thick acrylic on both sides of the ornament.... so when it spins around on the tree, the design is visible on both sides of the ornament.  LOVE, LOVE the mica shreds inside this ornament!  Here's what the ornament looks like before it's decorated:

This one is item #ACR27 Ornate Frame, and it comes with 3 chipboard "shadowbox" pieces, two pieces of acrylic (covered with a blue film to protect them in the package), and four metal frame clips.  The pieces are pre-punched with a hole in the top... but if you want to add other holes for hanging embellishments, as shown in the photo of the ornament above, you can punch the chipboard and also the acrylic pieces with the Crop-a-dile Big Bite.  Yup, punches through the acrylic like butter!  :)

And here's one more dimensional project:

An awesome little gift bag to hold all your home baked goodies.  These little gift bags are extremely popular this time of year.... they are quick and easy to assemble and add a special touch to your gift.  Here's what the Jumbo U-Cut looks like:"

This one is item number SKUC70 and it retails for $2.99.  It comes printed on a 13" x 19" sheet of 80 lb card stock, with full step by step instructions and a photo of the completed project.

If you are interested in ordering any of the products shown here, you can do so by calling our toll free number 1-800-945-3980.  Still waiting for that new website to be finished... these things always take longer than we expect... but hopefully soon!

Would you be interested in winning this particular stamp set?  There's soooo much you can do with it!  All you have to do to be eligible to win the stamp set is to make a comment on THIS post between now and midnight, Tuesday, September 20.  I will randomly draw a name on Wednesday, September 21.  The winner will have until Sunday, September 26 to claim their prize by emailing me with their address. 

Good luck to you, I'll be back soon with another freebie from this stamp set...

:) Darcie

Comments

[Lois]

Met you at the Rhinebeck show, what beautiful samples you had displayed, can't wait to start using my purchases.

[Linda Milroy]

I love you items. Just bought a ton of stuff at the Rhinebeck show. I am already planning next years show and hope you are there. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Mariruth Brown]

Looking forward to meeting you in Rheinbeck. Have a safe journal and a successful show

[Vicki Hawhee]

This set looks very versatile! I love the sheet music and the pointsetta also!! Thanks for sharing your ideas!! Vicki

[bbbr2006@hotmail.com]

I love the cards, and the ornament, and the bag!
How cute would it be to include a couple ornaments in the bag with an attached card to give to your favorite peeps? ! !
Have a wonderful day!
Barb

[Alexis]

This set is beautiful. I live in New York and am planning on coming to the stamp show. Can't wait to see it in person!

[ginger m]

Oooooooh, want it, got to have it! Hope I win!

[marilyn r]

I really, really like the direction you have taken with your stamp line. This set is my favorite of all the stamp sets that have been released lately, by your company and by other companies. Keep up the good work, it's a winner!

[teri p]

This set is just stunning! Love it, Love it, LOVE IT!!! Thanks for the chance to win it.

[christine s]

I love this set, and what you have done with it! bravo!

[heidi in michigan]

That stamp set is just adorable, love teh cardinal!
I also agree, the corners on that card are perfect accents.
I also am intriqued by those ornaments. They look sweet!

[Heidi Gore]

Your work is absolutely stunning!!! Incredible attention to detail. Amazing work. Love it all and would be so happy to win.

[Cindy Bristow]

WOW is all I can say! This set has so much potential- what a joy to have a chance at winning.

[Kathy JH]

This set is so gorgeous! Love the acrylic ornaments - I bought some at the Cincinnati convention and will be buying some more soon. I used your shrink plastic and CD to make a tiny book necklace for a book group that I started attending - everyone loved it!

[laura j]

This is one of my favorite sets from your latest release! Just love all of the images....they are all so versatile, I know I will be able to use them over and over again!

[Debbie Fisher]

This set is absolutely gorgeous! I love the vintage look to it and Tim Holtz's products are perfect for this look.

[DaShannon]

I wore a necklace I made with your Create shrinks today and gave you a shout out to another scrap/stamper. I love it!

[Diane Jacobson]

I just thought of something, was showing my hubby these cards and the stamp set. Reminded him that you are the one that has all the bag templates, of which I have many of them. I made about 50 of the recipes in the bags a few years ago, with your recipes from the old catalog, of which I have one of those too. We just chuckled and thought about your cookie recipes from last year, especially the pumpkin sugar cookies, they were awesome!!!

[Diane Jacobson]

It seems like it is too early to start thinkng, but the holidays are just around the corner. I am really not anywhere near ready to think about our MN winters. I seem to be really stuck on poinsettia stamps this year, they are my favorites. I really like the set with the cardinal, it is gorgeous!

[Sue]

More masterpieces from Darcie! You go, girl! Love them and you!

[Suzie Button]

I love the stamp set! You're right, there IS so much you could create using this stamp set! And I'd love to have a chance too! thanks so much for the sweet giveaway! Suzie

[Tammi]

I love that gorgeous set and all the beautiful creations made with it! Thanks for the chance to win it! :)

[Suzanne Schmidt]

what a gorgeous stamp set! I'm excited to see your booth next week in rhinebeck- can't wait! thanks for another opportunity to win! :D

[Debbie Reaves]

Breathtaking beautiful samples. I've just got to get this stamp set. It's beautiful.
You know I love your stamps!

Thanks for a chance to win something.

Debbie