Darcie Heater

Where to Even Start....

It's been awhile!  I had ankle surgery shortly after that last blog post in 2012, and didn't think it was a good idea to blog while on pain meds, lol.... and then apparently got completely out of the habit.  I've had a number of surgeries/recoveries/medical problems in the last 3 years and through all of that, I think it was just easier to not blog.  That's it in a nutshell.  But I've missed you all!

I wanted to let you know we've updated the website and done some cleanup on it.... so if you haven't checked it in awhile, be sure to pop over there and check out the new items. For March, we've added instructions for 5 new "featured projects", and coordinating merchandise in the "Sale" category.  We've also updated the recent flyers, click HERE to check those out.  Click on the image below to visit the website.

I'll be posting a free giveaway next week, so please check back here on the blog to win some brand new FREE products.

Thanks for stopping by, I've missed you all!

Darcie

Light up my Life

Hi Blog Friends,

Well, last week was a really long one for me with the ankle injury... but I got through it and it's finally starting to make progress.  I finally figured out a way to work at my computer and keep the leg elevated.  It's propped up on my desk next to my keyboard with ice on it.  And YES, it looks ridiculous and is killer on the back, but it does help a lot. No, I'm not going to share that picture with you (!), lol. 

But... here's a photo of the new little pond by our front door that my sweet husband just built for me:

It's bigger than it looks in the photo, and has 3 little waterfalls.  We had a huge waterfall and pond at the house we lived in previously (which Dan also built...kind of his thing), and our grandsons loved it.  So I figured a little fish pond by the front door would keep all the little guys entertained.  You can see the little baby koi in the top center.  Dan is going to build a great big one in the backyard... probably next year... one project at a time!  We recently moved into a new house with no landscaping... so it's been a constant project.

SO!  I was able to get a lot of work done this weekend toward the new CHA releases, which I can't wait to share with you.  Soon.

In the meantime, I promised you a peek at another one of the new Spring releases.  Here's the stamp set:

This set is #JCS0117 Light Up My Life, and it retails for $24.95.  Here are a few of the projects that Tonya made using this stamp set:

I love the way the letters look on this one.  Here's another card:

And another card:

I'll share the dimensional projects from this set with you on Wednesday and give you some more details.  AND I'll tell you how you can WIN THIS RUBBER STAMP SET FOR FREE!  

In the meantime, I promised to randomly draw some names from recent post comments and give you prizes!  I'll continue to do this throughout the month, so be sure to leave a comment when you stop by and you'll be eligible for the drawings.  OK, the randomly drawn winners are:

Lynn Stenzel said:

Loved the Arlington show. Sorry to hear you hurt your ankle. Hope your up and around soon. Lynn

Connie Ludwig said:

Loved meeting you at the Arlington Show, and learning about your web page and your crafts. Loved looking at all the neat things on your pages. Found it very easy to look around. Thanks for thinking of your customers. Oh yes and THANK YOU for the cute Make and take...... So easy and cute.

D'Arcy said:

Your products and booth were fabulous at GASC! I visited every day so I wish I had access to a printer for those fabulous coupons! ;-) Thank you for being so helpful and friendly. Joyce was very nice and patient with me, too! Looking forward to the new site and I am so excited about finding your blog! I am SO making the little ornaments we made at your booth for Christmas presents! D'Arcy in Shreveport, LA

Woohoo!  Lynn, Connie and D'Arcy, please email me with your mailing addresses and I'll send you a free sampler pack of some of my newest papers.  You can email me at [email protected].

Thanks so much friends, and thank you for all the well wishes, I really appreciate it!

See you soon!

Darcie

  

Smooch!

Hi Blog Friends,

Thought I'd share a quick and easy little project with you.  This little acrylic project is from my new line of acrylic frames.  

 
This little "Bella" Shape is item # ACR15 and it retails for $2.99.  The shape comes like this:

It includes a piece of backing chipboard, an acrylic shape (covered with blue film to protect it in the package).  The holes are pre-drilled.  If you want to add more holes, the Big Bite Cropadile will punch through the acrylic.  You can embellish these little frames any way you want.... use beads and wire or ribbon to make a little hanger or dangle beads or gems from them.  

If you're interested in other shapes, all of the new Acrylic Frames are featured in the newest flyer....which is available as a free download. Click HERE or on the icon below to download the Spring Accessory Flyer (which features these frames.) 

 

Click HERE or on the icon below to download the new Spring flyer featuring all of my new rubber stamp sets and papers:
 

The project shown above was embellished with one of my new stamp sets, JCS0113 Talilah Turtle, shown below:

  
This set retails for $24.95.  (The actual size of the whole set is 5 1/2" x 8 1/2").

If you're interested in ordering any of the products shown here, you can do so by calling our toll free number 1-(800)-945-3980.  The newer items are not shown on the website, as it is under construction, we're starting over with a brand new site.  

OK, now for that Freebie you're wondering about!  Thanks so much for all the nice comments, I really appreciate you guys taking the time to comment on the posts!  Ok, I used the random number generator and here's the winning comment:

I bought some stuff at the stamp convention at Southfield this past weekend. I hadnt seen your store in a while. Wowza! You sure have changed!! I love my older stuff but you sure did a 360 on some of the items and I am loving it. Even my daughter who doesnt like a whole lot of stuff bought some. So glad I took her shopping.

Posted by: Jan Scholl | 05/18/2010 at 09:19 PM

Sooo, Jan if you will email me with your address by Friday May 28 to claim your prize, I'll get it right out to you.  You can email me at [email protected].

OK, stay tuned for more projects... and another Freebie, coming soon!

:) Darcie

Mother's Day FREEBIE!

Hi again Blog Friends,

As a way of letting you know how much I appreciate you, I wanted to share a little printable freebie with you.  This one is for all the Mothers out there, young...old...or in between!

The little gift sack measures 3 3/8" wide x 3" deep x 6 1/2" tall. Print it on a heavy weight bright white card stock.  (Print TWO of the gift bag pages).

Below are the printouts for this project.  To download an "easy-to-print" version of the printables, you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.  If you don't have Reader installed, you can go HERE and download it for FREE.  (When the page opens, click on the button that says "Get Adobe Reader").  Click HERE and HERE to open the pdf versions of the printouts. 

OR... you can click on the images below and they will open in a new window.  You can then print the images from the new window.  (Keep in mind that printers vary and your printer may not produce the exact same colors shown below).  Here they are:
 

Be sure to check out the PREVIOUS POST... enter the drawing for the FREE SET OF RUBBER STAMPS AND TEMPLATE by placing a comment on the PREVIOUS POST. There's still time to win!

I hope you enjoy the gift sack and that you have an amazing Mother's Day!

Darcie :)

 

Recent Flyers

Hi Friends,

I've had quite a few requests for copies of recent new product flyers, so I thought I'd attach them here for all of you.  These flyers feature our newest rubber stamps, papers, templates, patterns and U-Cuts (sheets of images to cut out to embellish your projects).  While our new website is under construction, I thought this might be helpful.  If you're interested in ordering from any of these flyers, just jot down the item numbers and call our toll free number 1-800-945-3980.

Darcie's Winter 2009 Flyer

30 pages

 

Darcie's Spring 2009 Flyer

18 pages

 

Darcie's Winter 2008 Flyer

26 pages

 

 

Darcie's Spring 2008 Flyer

24 pages

I'm just putting the finishing touches on the next post, so check back soon!  More fun stuff coming up!

:)  Darcie