OK, I know you're going to wonder about this one. Releasing beach sets along with a "Winter" CHA release? Here's my line of thinking....
1. I work with a "Beach" addict... (yes, YOU, Mrs. Tonya!)... and she had just returned from a trip to Florida when I was designing the new products earlier this year. Her enthusiasm for all things "Beachy" was contagious. I'm hooked. It's your fault, T.
2. Beach Cottage Style decorating items are HOT right now....after listening to Mrs. T go on and on and be so excited.... I started looking at some of the Pottery Barn types of websites and I was hooked. Seriously. Can I sell all my furniture (again) and start over? I'm LOVIN' some of those Pottery Barn items....
So in the end, I decided that my line of stamps is pretty heavy with Christmas/Winter designs and had room for other types of designs... AND I had this new crush on "beach" that needed some stamps to go with it. I know, call me crazy..... but you gotta admit these are kind of fun. Even if you don't live by the beach, who wouldn't want to visit it for a few days and relax. The sound of the surf lulling you to sleep in your cute little beach chair... the sand tickling your toes.... the soft ocean breeze.... Am I right? I thought so.
Here's one of the "beach" sets of stamps:
This red rubber cling mounted stamp set is #JCS156 Beach Bums, retail $18.99. And it makes me smile. My parents used to take us to Morro Bay (in California) in the summer.... sooo much fun! Clam chowder, salt water taffy, fishing, long walks on the beach, exploring the tide pools, catching little hermit crabs on the beach. That's the good stuff right there. :)
Here's some more samples made using the stamp set:
Don't worry.... Be Happy. Not a problem... that little crab also makes me smile.
And one more card:
Tonya used the "Discover New Horizons" stamp to create a wording background for this one. The punches used on the saying and compass (and a little Distress Ink on the images) make it a quick and easy project.
And here's one of my Acrylic shadowbox frames used with the stamps:
And of course, there is a coordinating Clear Polymer stamp set:
The Polymer set is #POL59 New Horizons, and retails for $14.95. And one last item to show you on this one.... the coordinating "Beach Cottage" papers:
The New Horizons paper shown above is actually a nautical chart. Fun stuff!
Here's the Tin Pin Buttons that coordinate with this set:
OK, one more Tin Pin giveaway!
Want to win this set for FREE? :) I'll be giving away this tin pin set when I get back from CHA. (I'll send them all out after CHA so you'll have a couple weeks to make comments on all the Tin Pin giveaway posts). Comment on THIS POST by Midnight, July 28th to be eligible for the Life's a Beach Tin Pin button set. Feel free to make as many comments on each post as you'd like, it will increase your chances. I'll randomly choose the winners for all of the giveaways on July 29th, and will post the winners on that date.
Be back soon with more new products!
:) Darcie
Nice masculine/male set. I think that my wife would like all these things.
Posted by: jim | 07/28/2011 at 06:14 PM
Darcie- this is just one adorable set- I hope you had a good time. This stamp set is very cute..... but the pins are too sweet!
Posted by: heidi | 07/28/2011 at 06:12 PM
I hope you had a fabulous time at CHA. Can't wait to see if I win these...
Posted by: Diana | 07/28/2011 at 06:10 PM
Looking forward to more great designs.
Posted by: Sue D | 07/28/2011 at 04:18 PM
The coordinating papers are fabulous!
Posted by: Sue D | 07/27/2011 at 01:06 PM
These stamp sets are amazing! Love the little crab!
Posted by: kate | 07/26/2011 at 05:46 PM
Would love to win this beach set of tin pins!
Posted by: kate | 07/26/2011 at 05:44 PM
Great sentiments in the stamp set.
Posted by: Sue D | 07/26/2011 at 12:15 PM
LOVE your tin pins!!! Adorable!!!
Posted by: Jen Clark | 07/26/2011 at 10:55 AM
Love the new beach batch!
WhenI see all your cute stuff I instantly want to tell our friend about them...
:-(
Posted by: Sue | 07/25/2011 at 05:20 PM
Love the crabs!
Posted by: Sue D | 07/25/2011 at 05:22 AM
Oh My - I grew up in Morro Bay (we lived on the beach)- love it there so much - now I am on the east coast. Not quite the same. when I saw these beach themed items I so fell in love - fabulous. I so hope I win these.
Posted by: Elizabeth Hart | 07/24/2011 at 11:18 AM
Love the beachy theme! My favorite place is the outer banks of North Carolina and these stamps and paper are perfect!
Posted by: Kathy JH | 07/23/2011 at 06:40 AM
Great sentiment on the tin pin! I have to remind myself to enjoy the waves.
Posted by: Sue D | 07/23/2011 at 06:27 AM
Hi Darcie! It was so great meeting you and seeing all the lovely projects IRL! They are all so gorgeous!!
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | 07/22/2011 at 03:19 PM
I have sons that sail--the sailboat pin would be perfect for a project for them.
Posted by: Sue D | 07/22/2011 at 11:29 AM
The beach theme is a great idea... they are wonderful.
The stamp set is also just perfect.
Great friends=great ideas
Posted by: k a matelsky | 07/22/2011 at 06:49 AM
Great set! Especially for those of us that live on the coast.
Posted by: Amy | 07/21/2011 at 11:39 PM
Great set! Especially for those of us who live on the coast!
Posted by: Amy | 07/21/2011 at 11:38 PM
This is just too cool...I am loving all of the beach scenes, and I really like the crab paper and crab
Posted by: Alice Roushia | 07/21/2011 at 07:45 PM
Love the crab and the saying about shells in your pocket and sand in your shoes!
Posted by: Karen D | 07/21/2011 at 06:30 PM
As a California girl, born and raised, I can relate. These so remind me of fun times at the beach and at both Monterey and San Francisco wharf areas! Great work, Darcie!
Posted by: Pam Perry | 07/21/2011 at 08:13 AM
Love this beach set and the matching tin pins!
Posted by: Sue D | 07/21/2011 at 05:35 AM