Hi Blog Friends,
Well, I'm finally finishing up loose ends from the after CHA rush... and finalizing the data for the NEW website. (Yay! Hoping we can get it up and running before too long!).
I thought I'd give you a closer look at one of my new stamp sets:
This is one of the new Red Rubber Cling Mounted Stamp Sets, #JCS141, Owl Be Queen, Retail price - $8.79. The size of the entire set is 3 3/4" wide x 4" tall. Here are a few of the projects we made with this stamp set:
I love the combination of my new papers and Tim Holtz's Distress Inks. Vintage-y goodness! We used Tea Dye, Vintage Photo and Faded Jeans Distress Inks to add the vintage touches to the projects shown here. For this card we stamped the owl on my PC55 Bright White Card Stock using Ranger's Black Archival Ink. Then we cut out the owl using one of my new EZCutts Cutting Templates. This one is EZC7 Kingston, retail price $19.95. The cutting template is made from acrylic and includes 5 different sizes of the "Kingston" shape. Using a swivel knife and white cutting cushion with the template makes it quick and easy to produce various sizes of the same shape to use for cards and paper craft projects. We used Ranger's Inkssentials Ink Blending tool with a foam pad to apply the Distress Inks to the edges of the papers.
Here's another card:
This card was made using a variety of sizes of the Marvy Scallop punches for the flower, and my EZCutts Cutting Template - "Aidan" and "Raine", retail $19.95 each. The Aidan Cutting Template was used to cut the paper with the saying on it, and the Raine Template was used to cut the brown card stock behind the saying. The Aidan template includes 9 different sizes of the same shape:
The Raine EZCutts Cutting Template includes 10 different sizes of the same shape:
I love these cutting templates, they're so versatile with so many sizes of the same shape. I think we pretty much use these on every project! Easy to store, easy to use!
Here's one more card:
This card features the "Chloe" EZ Cutts Cutting Template. The "Chloe" template includes 9 sizes of the same shape and retails for $19.95 also.
This time around, I decided to make the Red Rubber Cling Mounted Stamp sets a little smaller to make them even more affordable. The same images are also available in a larger version in the Clear Polymer. Here's the coordinating Polymer Set:
This Clear Polymer Stamp Set is #POL43 Queen Owl, and retails for $14.95. The overall size of the stamp set is 4" x 8".
Here's my new papers we used on these projects:
All of my papers are available in the following sizes:
• 8 1/2" x 11" text weight paper - .47¢ each. To order this size use the "PA" prefix with the paper number.
• 8 1/2" x 11" 80 lb. card stock - .89¢ each. To order this size and weight, use the "PAC" prefix with the paper number.
• 12" x 12" text weight paper - .85¢ each. To order this size, use the "PTW" prefix with the paper number.
• 12" x 18" 80 lb. card stock - $1.39 each. We use these larger sheets for the dimensional gift sack projects. To order this size and weight, use the "SPAC" prefix with the paper number.
Here's one of my Acrylic Shadowbox Frames made with this stamp set:
This Acrylic Shadow Box Frame is #ACR20 Acrylic Frame - Raine Large. It retails for $7.99. Seriously, $7.99! Great price, made in our own factory in Cleveland by Arnold, the cutting wizard who cranks out all of Wendy Vecchi's Art Parts and my Acrylic and Chipboard projects. (We used the EZC4 Raine, EZC9 Addison, and EZC7 Kingston EZ Cutts Cutting Templates on this project also). Here's a closeup of the Acrylic Frame:
The frame comes with 3 chipboard "shadowbox" layers, a piece of backing chipboard, an acrylic piece (shown here covered with the blue peel-off protective film still on it), and 4 frame clips (silver color metal). So many things you can do with this frame!
Annnnnnd, one more project:
This cute little gift sack was made using my Jumbo U-Cut, #SKUC80 Owl Be Queen Gift Basket, retail $2.99. The pre-printed sheet contains everything you need to make the gift sack (excluding shreds inside the sack and the twine trim). Here's what the Jumbo U-Cut looks like:
All the components, printed right on one sheet! Includes full step-by-step instructions. Cut it out, glue it together... and viola!...adorable gift packaging.
If you're interested in ordering any of these products, you can do so by calling our main office toll free at 1-800-945-3980. Hopefully the new website will be done before too long!
OK, this is a long post, but soooo much to share! One last thing that coordinates with these stamp sets.... my U-Cuts. All of my designs are available as rubber stamps AND available as pre-printed sheets of "U-Cuts". The images just need to be cut out (hence the "You-Cuts" name, lol). These make quick and easy additions to your pages and craft projects. Here's the U-Cut that coordinates with these stamp sets:
The U-Cut is #UC540, Owl Queen Kisses, retail price $1.39.
I'm waiting for the main office to ship me some of the new stamp sets. When I receive them, I'll be doing some FREEBIE drawings with them, so stay tuned! In the meantime, how would you like to WIN this Acrylic Shadowbox Frame and the papers and U-Cuts to complete it? To be eligible for the drawing, just make a comment on THIS post before Midnight, Monday, February 28. I will randomly pick a winning comment on Tuesday, March 1. The winner will have until Friday, March 4 to contact me via email to claim the prize.
:) Darcie
Loving these owls! That frame would make a fabulous gift also.
Posted by: marianne | 02/28/2011 at 11:26 PM
oooohhh, just under the midnight deadline, glad I found this! I love your blog, thanks for sharing all these great ideas!
Posted by: yolanda | 02/28/2011 at 10:52 PM
So many new products to try! I'm going to download your flyer now and make a shopping list! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Helen | 02/28/2011 at 03:03 PM
Yippee, can't wait for the new website. Love this frame!
Posted by: allison | 02/28/2011 at 03:00 PM
Beautiful stamp set!
Posted by: Cheryl | 02/28/2011 at 02:57 PM
I just noticed you attached a link to your daughter in law's blog. Your grandson is adorable! I'll be checking out her etsy shop when she opens it! Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous frame!
Posted by: madison r | 02/28/2011 at 01:47 PM
Reeally, really looking forward to the new website.
Posted by: Charlotte Paulson | 02/28/2011 at 12:59 PM
My goodness, but you're a busy girl. I can't wait to see these in person at the GLMM. I'm hoping you'll be there! Love your designs, Darcie!
Posted by: amanda | 02/28/2011 at 12:58 PM
Very nice set of projects - I'll be calling in my order this week! I would love to make that frame, thank for the chance to win it.
Posted by: gloria | 02/28/2011 at 12:54 PM
Very cool owl stamps, my favorite!
Posted by: denise patterson | 02/28/2011 at 10:51 AM
So glad I found your blog today, I would sooo love to own that frame. Thank you for sharing, I love everything you have on this blog.
Posted by: Melissa | 02/28/2011 at 10:50 AM
Wow, I just found your blog and I love it. This stamp set is amazing. I really like how you have tutorials and also free printable stuff for us. Thanks very much for sharing all your creativity!
Posted by: Taryn | 02/27/2011 at 06:39 PM
I love this stamp set and that acrylic frame. I saw those at the Carson show last year, and was going to come back and buy one and I forgot. I'm hoping you'll be there in March!! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Marilyn D | 02/27/2011 at 06:38 PM
FAVE! Those stamps need to come live at my house, I'd give them a great home! :)
Posted by: ruby | 02/27/2011 at 06:36 PM
Awesome as always Darcie!! You have outdone yourself :) Vicki
Posted by: Vicki Hawhee | 02/26/2011 at 12:57 PM
Those cards came out beautiful! I just love that stamp set. Thanks for sharing it :)
Posted by: Melissa Bell | 02/25/2011 at 01:44 AM
gorgeous stamps! i love this set!
Posted by: marilyn | 02/24/2011 at 11:37 AM
great stamp set!! i cant wait for next show @ carson! :D
Posted by: ana garciam | 02/23/2011 at 09:33 PM
Those cards are stunning! I really like the owl with the crown and the sayings.
Posted by: teri trenholm | 02/23/2011 at 02:26 PM
Beauty-ous! I love this set!
Posted by: Merrill | 02/23/2011 at 02:25 PM
Such beautiful projects! I love the owl stamp.
Posted by: Kirsten | 02/23/2011 at 02:22 PM
Hey Girl! Keep up the good work, LOVE, LOVE <3 this set!!!
Posted by: Tammy B | 02/23/2011 at 09:28 AM
Vintagey Goodness is right! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Marlene | 02/23/2011 at 09:27 AM
Great stamps, cool giveaway.
Posted by: Doug | 02/23/2011 at 09:18 AM
Your stamps are my favorite. We missed seeing you at CHA!
Posted by: Heidi R | 02/23/2011 at 09:16 AM
Very awesome set of stamps. I love how you have it available in two sizes. I like the red rubber ones, but sometimes for backgrounds I like to use the polymer ones as they give a little more textured look to a design. Thank you for offering them both ways. Pretty frame, I'd love to make it for my sister's birthday!
Posted by: Kathryn K | 02/23/2011 at 09:15 AM
Hey Darcie, You have the best giveaways, thank you for sharing with us. I would love to see more videos, I've watched that watercolor pencil one a lot and am improving. Thank you for it!
Posted by: Joan D | 02/23/2011 at 09:12 AM
Stunning! Shabby vintage at it's finest!
Posted by: geri | 02/23/2011 at 09:10 AM
That owl is awesome, I'd love to own this set. I'd love to own that frame also. Thank you!!
Posted by: allison | 02/23/2011 at 09:09 AM
Great projects and the best news was that the website should be up and running soon as I sure miss the old one!!!! Will certainly be watching for it.
Posted by: Diane Jacobson | 02/23/2011 at 07:46 AM
This is such a great set. Love it.
Posted by: Heidi Gore | 02/23/2011 at 05:18 AM
Wow!! Gorgeous owl stamp!! Thanks for the chance to win the cool
Posted by: Marie D | 02/23/2011 at 04:10 AM
Hi Darcie,
I am your new follower.
First time I saw this stamp set, its just take my breath away.
I love the owl image. Those vintage images are wonderful. Guys, don't you think that an Owl wearing the crown so so cute?
Posted by: Dina | 02/23/2011 at 02:58 AM
Love the owl!!! And I'm dying to get one of your larger acrylic frames - can't find them anywhere :-(
Posted by: Judy Czarnecki | 02/22/2011 at 07:56 PM
cool set! Love it!
Posted by: christine s | 02/22/2011 at 06:00 PM
I always love your products and the fact that you made a smaller version of the set to make it more affordable is fantastic.
I hope that you are still carrying the small acrylic shapes (charms) as they are on my wish list of things to get with my tax refund :)
Thanks so much for all the great products and the chance to win your awesome products.
Posted by: Rose | 02/22/2011 at 05:49 PM
This set is great. I missed seeing you at the Columbia StampScrapArt Tour. I head straight for your booth. I just love your products.
Posted by: Cheri Warnick | 02/22/2011 at 03:54 PM
I can't tell you just how much I like this. The owl the the best. The printout is just what I like. Keep up the good work. Love Jimmie
Posted by: Jimmie Bright | 02/22/2011 at 01:22 PM
Love, love, love these. My friend just had an owl themed baby shower. She would have had a lot of fun with these. Keep up the amazing work!
Posted by: Sue | 02/22/2011 at 01:21 PM
Fabulous owl set, papers and shadow frames. Very sophisticated and elegant owl!
Posted by: elizabeth H | 02/22/2011 at 01:18 PM
Great stuff, Darcie! Love the Owl in all its manifestations! =0)
Posted by: Pam Perry | 02/22/2011 at 12:55 PM
Fabulous! I really like the crown!
Posted by: Sue D | 02/22/2011 at 12:44 PM
This was my favorite set from your new releases. I love owls, so this one is my very favorite. Thank you for the opportunity to make the adorable frame!
Posted by: Georgina | 02/22/2011 at 12:11 PM
WOWSERS! Love it!
Posted by: Alicia a | 02/22/2011 at 12:08 PM
Oh so glad to see this stamp set up close. I will be calling in an order NOW! Very, very nice, thanks for the chance to win it!
Posted by: jordan p | 02/22/2011 at 12:07 PM