Hi Blog Friends,
Well, we're coming down to the wire on the CHA releases... they have to ship soon, so hopefully things will be back to normal around here before too long. I keep hoping to squeeze a tutorial in here, but too many deadlines.... so I thought I'd continue the "Freebie" trend in the meantime.
First, I want to show you one of the projects from the recent "Darcie's Club" shipment (it shipped last week for those of you who are waiting for it). Here's one of the frames from the kit:
I'll be sharing details on the whole shipment soon, if you're interested in learning more about Darcie's Club you can click HERE and HERE for more info.
With the whole "zakka movement" gaining popularity, I figured.... who better to do "cute", than the one who designed "cute" for years. If you haven't heard about "zakka"...here's Wikipedia's definition:
"Zakka (from the Japanese 'zak-ka'（雑貨）or 'many things') is a fashion and design phenomenon that has spread from Japan throughout Asia. The term refers to everything and anything that improves your home, life and outlook. It is often based on household items from the West that are regarded as kitsch in their countries of origin. But can also be japanese goods from mainly fifties, sixties and seventies. In Japan there are also so called asian zakka stores, that usually refers to Southeast Asia. The interest in Nordic design or Scandinavian design, both contemporary and past, is also part of this zakka movement. Zakka can also be contemporary handicraft.
Zakka has also been described as "the art of seeing the savvy in the ordinary and mundane". The zakka boom could be recognized as merely another in a series of consumer fads, but it also touches issues of self-expression and spirituality. Cute, corny and kitschy is not enough. To qualify as a zakka, a product must be attractive, sensitive, and laden with subtext."
So with that in mind, I split my CHA releases up into "zakka" and "vintage".... which will make some of you very happy...my "cute" friends had a lot of input on the last batch of stamps. :)
Here's this week's blog candy:
This Acrylic Shadowbox Frame is #ACR16 Tristan. And here's the stamp set used to make it:
This is stamp set #JCS132 Cherish Time, and it retails for $24.95. This is a Red Rubber Cling mounted stamp set.
If you'd like to enter the drawing for both the frame and the Cling Mounted Stamp set, just post a comment on THIS blog post by Midnight, Tuesday, January 25. I will randomly choose the winning name on Wednesday, January 26. The winner will have until Friday, January 28 to email me to claim the prize.
AND! Here's the winner of the "Just My Type" set of cling mounted stamps from last week's post:
Hi Darcie,
Congrats on your son's engagement, she IS adorable. :)
I am in LOVE with vintage typewriters, and have a ton of projects in mind for this stamp set. Thanks for the opportunity to win it!
Posted by: Elisa
Elisa, if you will contact me by Friday, January 21 to claim your prize, I'll get it right out to you. Email me at darcieheater@gmail.com with your address, please.
OK, I'll be back soon with new products!
:) Darcie
A really lovely frame! So many ideas for the clock using the word time with it!
Posted by: cathy | 01/25/2011 at 07:15 PM
This stamp set is a nice set for men's cards and projects- it is always nice to see more of these types.
Posted by: Jim | 01/25/2011 at 06:49 PM
Wow! This is my first visit to your blog and it's AWESOME! Mega talent and ideas! I love the art work and the displayed stamp set is fabulous. I hope I win!!!
Posted by: Bsavage | 01/24/2011 at 10:50 AM
Hi Darcie,
I had the opportunity to meet you at the last Carson Stamp Convention and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was a tole painter and have painted many of your items. Meeting you was a treat! I can't wait to try some of your new products!
Have a great time at the CHA Convention, I wish it was a Supercraft Show for the public too.
Laurie
Posted by: Laurie Wray | 01/24/2011 at 09:01 AM
Love this stamp set. Thanks for sharing and the opportunity. Hope you have a wonderful time at CHA.
Posted by: Heather S. | 01/22/2011 at 09:28 AM
love that acyrilc frame. and what you did with it.
Posted by: bethann disciasco | 01/22/2011 at 07:00 AM
love the clock stamp set. and love all the acrylic frames.... i like to make cards - but i also like to make more permanent items with my stamps and the acrylic frames provide a way to do that.
Barb
Posted by: Barb | 01/22/2011 at 06:21 AM
I can't wait for my club shipment! I love that stamp used for the kit and I can't wait to see the other goodies in it. ... Thanks for the chance to win :)
Posted by: Melissabelldesigns.blogspot.com | 01/21/2011 at 09:39 PM
Darcie love the 'Zakka' frame. I know vintage is in but I feel I've seen so much over the holiday season at my lss that this frame just makes me smile. Good Luck at CHA and cannot wait to see what you have come up with for the new year.
Posted by: Susan Chalifoux | 01/21/2011 at 04:09 PM
Ooooh! I ADORE your gorgeous stamp sets!!! Thank you so much for a chance to win!!!
Posted by: Marie D | 01/21/2011 at 02:42 PM
Those alarm clocks were really loud, I'm old enough to remember my mom having one! Love the nostalgia in stamping! Wish I could be at CHA, would be like paradise.
Posted by: cathy | 01/20/2011 at 08:35 PM
The clock stamp is fabulous, I'd love to be put into the drawing for your wonderful products. Thanks for giving us the opportunity at this awesome giftaway!! Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | 01/20/2011 at 08:04 PM
I LOVE the Cherish Time set and the Shadowbox you have done with it! I can't wait to see your other CHA releases, I am sure there will be some awesome projects done with them!
Posted by: Roxie Huffman | 01/20/2011 at 08:03 PM
What a great project! Love the set and frame.
Posted by: Sharon G | 01/20/2011 at 12:24 PM
OH. MY. GOODNESS. I have to have that set!
Posted by: jordan p | 01/20/2011 at 09:19 AM
Can't wait to see your new projects! Good luck at CHA!
Posted by: Geena | 01/20/2011 at 09:18 AM
Fabulous set and frame! LOVE them.
Posted by: Elisa | 01/20/2011 at 09:17 AM
WOW! Thank you for offering all these chances to win. This set was my favorite stamp set from your last flyer. I love it and would love to make that frame for my bedroom. I collect old clocks! :-D
Posted by: Pamela | 01/20/2011 at 09:17 AM
Thanks 4 the info on the Zakka Movement. I love "cute" and you do it so well!
Posted by: sandy q. | 01/19/2011 at 08:12 PM
I am so excited to recieve my club shipment I can't wait to make this frame. For those who haven't joined Darcie's Club I suggest you try it you will love it. Can't wait to see the new stuff you are going to have this year. Have fun at CHA.
Posted by: Cheri P | 01/19/2011 at 07:04 PM
Thanks for the explanation of "Zakka". Another cute line! Of course, I am biased! I think all your work is cute!
Posted by: Sue | 01/19/2011 at 05:17 PM
I love the zakka stamp as I have always loved your cutsey stamps. Hopefully will see some in our local Archivers.
Posted by: Diane J | 01/19/2011 at 04:58 PM
I just love those acrylic frames! So cute & versatile!
Posted by: Judy Czarnecki | 01/19/2011 at 04:48 PM
Great vintage looking timepieces in the great stamp set. If I don't win I will look for it at the stamp convention at the Oaks near Philadelphia in March And, thanks for enlightening me on the terminology and use of the word Zakka.
Posted by: elizabeth H | 01/19/2011 at 04:34 PM
Keep those great ideas coming Darcie!! Thanks for the inspiration. Vicki
Posted by: Vicki Hawhee | 01/19/2011 at 03:23 PM
OMG, I am so in love with that vintage set! I am breathless when I first saw it, beautiful Darcie! I love its vintage "ness" but also, look how many masculine things could be made with it and well, lets just say I could use it with alot of my "tim" stuff, I know YOU know what I mean! Holding my breath on this one! :) Have a blessed week! Heidi
Posted by: heidi in michigan | 01/19/2011 at 01:42 PM
Darcie, your first frame is so darn cute! The second frame is perfectly vintage. I love both! Thank you so much for the "zakka movement" post. You learn something new every day!
Posted by: Lana | 01/19/2011 at 12:58 PM
Just found this website. Love your vintage-style stamps. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Posted by: Anne | 01/19/2011 at 12:57 PM
Totally love the clocks!!
Posted by: marykate mccabe | 01/19/2011 at 11:14 AM
WOW i cant wait for my kit!!! :D have fun at CHA and wonderfull give away nice stamp set!!! i could find may uses to it!!! :D
Posted by: Ana Garcia | 01/19/2011 at 10:55 AM
I received my club box yesterday! The stamps sets are wonderful and are being put to good use. Was there suppose to be an acrylic frame in the kit?
Posted by: Kathy JH | 01/19/2011 at 10:00 AM
Great set--love the clocks--reminds me of my grandparent's clocks and how loud they ticked.
Posted by: Sue D | 01/19/2011 at 09:05 AM
Love the clock stamps. It reminds me of my first alarm clock back in the 70's. Boy did that have a loud tick--it spent most of the time in my nightstand drawer!! Thanks for offering the blog candy. Have fun at CHA.
Posted by: Heidi Gore | 01/19/2011 at 05:47 AM