The old saying really is true..... if you fall off the bike, you need to get right back on it and head on down the road. I've experienced that a number of times in my life, both with my bike... and in business. :) I feel like I lost the grip on the handlebars of my blog a couple of months ago, lol. Too many creative adventures, too many ideas all at once and not enough time to squeeze them all in a day. So instead of one massive make-up blog post, I'm creating a number of short ones. Some of them will automatically post while I'm gone at CHA.
Thought I'd share one of my favorite samples from the new flyer:
Love, love, love this one! Tonya did an excellent job on all the new samples! :) We're having fun using Ranger's Distress Inks on the stamped images and layering them for a dimensional look. They could also be stamped directly onto the paper and colored with watercolor pencils or markers for a completely different look. Tonya used streamers and tissue paper on some of the new samples for a cute "ruffle-y" look.
And speaking of CHA, my boxes of new products and samples are happily winging their way to Chicago-land. Whew. Done! I'll be posting my flyer this weekend, so you'll be able to see all of it before the show starts.
Here's one of my new stamp sets:
This set is #JCS160, A Beautiful Ride, retail price $18.99. (It's shown a lot smaller here than the actual size).
Here's some of the samples Tonya made with this set (including the one shown above):
Yummy, huh? Love those colors! One more card:
Cute tissue ruffles! :)
And how about one of my Acrylic Shadowbox Frames with the little bicycle in it:
This frame is #ACR16 Tristan, retail price $7.99. (Really. $7.99!) I think these frames are such a great value, and all made right here in the good ol' USA. Cleveland to be exact.
And the same stamp set in a Clear Polymer version:
This set is POL62, Good Times Roll, it retails for $14.95.
And here's the coordinating "tin pin" button set:
This "tin pin" set is #DHD08 Victorian Rose, retail price $3.99. And also made in the USA, right here in beautiful Oregon.
There's another set that coordinates with this one, and I'll show it to you on Thursday, along with info on the Victorian Rose Paper set.
How would you like to own this set of tin pin buttons? I'll be giving away a set with each of the upcoming blog posts. (I'll send them all out after CHA so you'll have a couple weeks to make comments). Comment on THIS POST by Midnight, July 28th to be eligible for the Victorian Rose Tin Pin buttons. 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 posts on July 29th, and will post the winners on that date.
OK, see you soon with more goodies!
:) Darcie
I like the colors on the sample projects.
Posted by: Sue D | 07/28/2011 at 04:40 PM
Just discovered you Darcie (took me a while, I know!) Loving your work - this stamp set is gorgeous!!
Posted by: Trexxann | 07/28/2011 at 05:43 AM
I like the bicycle in the stamp set.
Posted by: Sue D | 07/27/2011 at 01:11 PM
I like the variety of sentiments in the stamp set.
Posted by: Sue D | 07/26/2011 at 12:26 PM
I like the lace trim stamp.
Posted by: Sue D | 07/25/2011 at 05:26 AM
I like that these are made in the USA--so many craft supplies are not.
Posted by: Sue D | 07/23/2011 at 06:33 AM
The flowers are so pretty on the pins.
Posted by: Sue D | 07/22/2011 at 11:38 AM
Polka dots are always fun!
Posted by: Sue D | 07/21/2011 at 05:40 AM
The Tin Pins are great love them all!
Posted by: Amy | 07/20/2011 at 09:11 PM
Great set of pins--very feminine!
Posted by: Sue D | 07/19/2011 at 06:05 AM
These tin pins are so cute! Love the Victorian Rose!
Posted by: Karen D | 07/17/2011 at 07:36 PM
Very pretty--I like the colors.
Posted by: Sue D | 07/17/2011 at 01:26 PM
I am in love with the new "tin pins".
I can't wait to start using them!!!!
Posted by: Alice Roushia | 07/16/2011 at 07:56 PM
Darcie, I think this is my favorite set of stamps for all time! Love, love, LOVE! Please post your flyer soon so we can see all of the wonderful goodness in it! :o)
Posted by: allyson | 07/13/2011 at 11:38 PM
Darcie- what a wonderful set, very vintage and all the elements are fun. I just love the little pins girl!
Posted by: Heidi | 07/13/2011 at 06:22 PM
They are tooooo cute to believe.
You are so full of wonderful creations and ideas. YUou keep inspiring us.
Thank you
kathleen
Posted by: k a matelsky | 07/13/2011 at 04:12 PM
Oh my, I love this stamp set and can't wait to be able to purchase it! And those little tin pins are competely adorable! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Tami M. | 07/13/2011 at 10:48 AM
I hope to meet you! I am going to CHA for the first time!! I am sooo excited and Love your projects! Love the tissue ruffles! Need to try that.
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | 07/13/2011 at 06:58 AM
I just love the bike stamp!! Have a great show at CHA.
Posted by: Annette Hug | 07/12/2011 at 11:58 PM
Oh my, this set is fantastic...I have been buying all of your sets from my LSS. This one is a must for me to get and for anymore that you are unveiling at CHA.
Posted by: Alice Roushia | 07/12/2011 at 08:43 PM
So happy you have survived CHA preparation! Love this stamp set - 2 of my favorite things to do all in one set - biking and photography. Looking forward to seeing everything at stampaway in August.
Posted by: Kathy JH | 07/12/2011 at 05:34 PM
I love the new stamps and designs. Cannot wait to see your samples in the Art Gone Wild booth at CHA. Look forward to seeing the next few blog posts.
Posted by: Susan Chalifoux | 07/12/2011 at 05:08 PM
Wow, these are really cute. Would love to win.
Posted by: Heidi Gore | 07/12/2011 at 04:54 PM
These are all stinkin' adorable!
Posted by: ChristineS | 07/12/2011 at 04:39 PM
Wow! You've done it again! Love the new stamps and the "tin pins". Glad to see you back, Darcie!
Posted by: Pam Perry | 07/12/2011 at 03:53 PM