Hey Blog Friends,
Time to get back to the fun stuff here! I was in Hawaii week before last, home for a couple of days, then in Rhinebeck, NY (which is 6 time zones away from Hawaii!) for the Stamp Scrap Art Tour show last weekend. I really enjoyed getting to visit with all of you who participated in that show, I just love that area of the country. My son attended a college in that area and I was fortunate to get to visit him quite a bit while he was there....'tho it made me miss him more being there, as he's way far away now and I won't have the opportunity to see him for quite awhile. The weather was absolutely gorgeous with a hint of Fall in the air, crystal clear blue skies and a nice little breeze. I was glad to get home and have been sifting through the pile of work on my desk after being gone so long.
Remember the photo of my son and cute pregnant daughter in law that I posted awhile back? My brand new little grandson arrived the day I left for Hawaii (awww), and I'm excited to be home for awhile now to get to know him. Here he is:
Sooooo sweet. Has a head full of long blond hair and the sweetest disposition. Lucky, lucky kids! (That's me after 22 hours of travel to get home from Hawaii...went straight over to see him!)
I wanted to share another of the new Clear Polymer Stamp Sets with you and give you a chance to win this one. I really like this set and it will be perfect for Fall, which is rapidly approaching...although you wouldn't know it in this part of the country; the weather here has been in the high 90's to over 100 degrees this last week. This is POL10 Flourish Pumpkin:
Here's some of the cute samples that Tonya made with this set:
This card uses the following papers from my printed paper line: PA1355 Verona Fall, PA1385 Juneau Brown Distress, PA1369 Grunge Leaves Orange. The pumpkins were stamped, cut out, then aged with Tim Holtz's Distress Inks www.stampersanonymous.com. After we applied the Distress Ink to the edges, we sprayed the images with Perfect Pearls (first gold, then white) mixed with water in a Mini Mister. (Fill the mister with water and add approximately 1/8 tsp. of the pearl powder. Shake well, then spray the images.) Here's another card:
This card uses my printed papers PA1369 Grunge Leaves Orange and PA1385 Juneau Brown Distress. We aged the edges the same as the previous card and sprayed with perfect pearls. Here's one more card made with this set of stamps:
This one uses my printed papers PA1355 Verona Fall and PA1385 Juneau Brown Distress. Here's a project made using my Jumbo Purse Pattern PSX03:
This purse pattern is one of our most popular items, we sell out of it at nearly every show. It was completed using my printed papers PA1355 Verona Fall and PA1385 Juneau Distress Brown (for the handles). Here's a photo of the pattern if you're interested in it:
Here are some additional samples of purses made with this pattern:
If you're interested in ordering the pattern, it is item #PSX03 Jumbo Purse Pattern and it retails for $5.99. It can be ordered by calling our toll free number 1-800-945-3980 or by clicking HERE.
Here's a scrapbook page made with the Flourish Pumpkin Clear Polymer Stamp Set:
This is another son, my daughter-in-law and more adorable grandsons!
How would you like to win this stamp set? Just place a comment on THIS post by midnight Pacific time on FRIDAY, October 2, (Holy Cow! October already!) and I'll randomly draw a name on Monday, October 5th. I'll post the winner's name on the blog on Monday, October 5, and the winner will have until Thursday, October 8th to contact me. It will be the winner's responsibility to contact me by October 8th, as I won't be re-drawing. (Make sure you post the comment at the end of THIS post to be eligible for this drawing).
OK, more freebies coming soon!
:) Darcie
Ok Darcie.. so now I know another kit will be coming shortly .. I hate the suspense.. tell me, tell me.. NOPE.. don't tell me!! I love the surprise when it comes!! lol...
Cool.. i'll be looking forward to getting it!!! My hubby is so funny when I get packages, he always says "you have presents today!!" I think he's jealous.lol..
Posted by: Michele Fuller | 10/03/2009 at 08:01 PM
I just found your blog and I am so excited to see all the adorable stamp sets you have made. I ordered some of your stamps years ago and now that I am getting into stamping again I thought I would try to find some more. I love this pumpkin set, especially the flourished pumpkin. Can't wait to see more.
Posted by: Sarah Harwood | 10/02/2009 at 07:00 PM
Hi Michele,
Thanks so much! He is extremely adorable and growing like a weed...he won't be tiny for long, he eats a TON, Lol. I'm so glad you're enjoying the Darcie's Club shipments, I appreciate the feedback! We should be shipping another one out in about a week to a week and a half. Thanks again! Darcie
Posted by: Darcie Heater | 10/01/2009 at 01:16 PM
First of all, Congrats on your new grandbaby!!! He's so tiny!
I love the new pumpkin set; the pumpkin with the scroll thru it is awesome. Fall is my favorite time of year, just love decorating and being out in the fresh air. I just finished making all the projects in the last club set I received. So much fun! Love the tissue box template. Thanks so much!
Posted by: Michele Fuller | 10/01/2009 at 12:00 PM
Congrats on your grandson. Enjoy him and treasure every moment you spend with him because they grow soooo fast. The fall stamp set is wonderful. I love the colors of fall.
Posted by: Marie Oberg | 09/30/2009 at 04:10 PM
Hi, just discovered your blog after buying some stuff at your booth in Westminster, MD. Glad I found it...looks like lots of inspiration for the stamps I bought!
Thanks, Robin
Posted by: Robin | 09/29/2009 at 08:17 PM
What a cute "pumpkin", and the cards are cute too. Your grandson is so tiny, but they sure do grow fast. Love the stamp set. Fall is definitely in the air here too, time to make pumpkins.
Posted by: Diane Jacobson | 09/29/2009 at 02:24 PM
Fall is the best time of the year! This set is so cute! I would love to own this set and share it with my mom and sister who also adore all of your things as I do. We just bought more at convention this year. Your purses make such great gift box ideas. Thank you for the chance to win:)
Posted by: Cheryl Martindale | 09/29/2009 at 10:17 AM
It was wonderful seeing you at Rhinebeck after a long absence from NY! It must be wonderful to be a Grandma, and I hope some day to find out first hand! It would be wonderful to win this set; never to old for new toys to play with! And it's wonderful to be a Darcie's Club member...something to tide me over the long dark winter.
Posted by: Mary Ann | 09/28/2009 at 04:32 PM
precious baby! I love babies!!
I *need* this set!! I LOVE fall and this is perfect. If I don't win, I am definitely ordering it!
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | 09/28/2009 at 07:22 AM
What a sweet little baby. Congratulations. Thank you for this giveaway!
Posted by: Mary H | 09/27/2009 at 05:37 PM
Cute new grandson! Love the cards and colors. Happy Fall!
Posted by: Kathy JH | 09/27/2009 at 06:46 AM
Congratulations on the new grandbaby! He's adorable.
Love your Flourish Pumpkin set and all the wonderful samples too. Thanks for giving us the chance to win it.
Deloris
Posted by: Derloris | 09/27/2009 at 03:15 AM
I love those pumpkins! Very unique with their texture!!
Posted by: Tessa | 09/26/2009 at 02:17 PM
Wow- I've never been first to leave a comment. First, congratulations on your grandson- he's beautiful! I loved your display at Rhinebeck and wanted to buy it all. :) Thanks for the opportunity to win this set as the images are gorgeous!
Posted by: Paula | 09/26/2009 at 02:12 PM
Very cute stamps! (And a super cute grandbaby too!) I am so excited for Fall!
Posted by: Sarah H | 09/26/2009 at 01:18 PM