Paper Pieced Sunflower...

Hi everyone! Today, I have used the "Sunflower Season" stamp set for a fun card I created for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. I stamped the image three times on designer paper in orange floral, green polka dot and black and ivory checked. I then cut out portions of the image to create a paper pieced Sunflower. I love how it turned out!

You can read all about the supplies I used HERE:

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The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store carries a versatile collection of supplies for your papercrafting needs from dies, stamps, ribbons of all textures, styles and thicknesses, beautiful papers from a multitude of companies and lots of fabulous embellishments.

Fall Pumpkin...

Hi everyone! Today is my third project for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store using their newest Autumn stamps called "Give Thanks"! I stamped the leaves on Gold Metallic cardstock (new to the store) with Versamark, then embossed with copper powder. I cut them out, then add a bit of fall color to them using gelatos. All supplies are listed below!

I created the pumpkin using the Ivory Burlap String and Elmer's Glue, wrapped around a water balloon, covered in the Distress Glitter and allowed to dry overnight. Popped the balloon and took a wire brush to the pumpkin to distress it a bit. The stem was created using Brown Burlap String and Elmer's Glue, wrapped around a marker, and allowed to dry. Green florist wire was used for the curly q's and a battery operated candle lights it up!

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: Stamp Simply Give Thanks Clear Stamps

Paper: Gold Metallic Cardstock

Inks: Faber-Castell Gelatos - 50's Diner, Versamark, Copper Embossing Powder

Embellishments: Brown and Ivory Burlap String, Copper Metallic String, 1.5 Grosgrain Stripes - Celery/White, Distress Glitter - Rusty Hinge

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store carries a versatile collection of supplies for your papercrafting needs from Spellbinders dies, JustRite Papercraft stamps and other stamps, ribbons of all textures, styles and thicknesses, beautiful papers from a multitude of companies and lots of fabulous embellishments.

Autumn Watercolor...

Hi everyone! Today, I have another pretty watercolor card using the second newly released set by The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store called "Harvest". I really love the leaves and spiritual sentiments in this collection and can see a lot of uses for it! I used Zig Real Brush Watercolor Markers for this card and love the vibrant colors that represent my favorite season of Fall!

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: Stamp Simply Harvest Clear Stamps

Dies: Spellbinders Elegant Ovals

Paper: Ranger Watercolor paper, Bazzill Basics White and Lime Green Cardstock

Inks: Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers, Tuxedo Black ink pad, Distress Ink - Broken China,  Faber-Castell Mix & Match Detail Water Brush, Versamark, White Embossing Powder

Embellishments: Kaisercraft Olive Green Rhinestones, 3D Foam Squares, Sponge Dauber

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store carries a versatile collection of supplies for your papercrafting needs from Spellbinders dies, JustRite Papercraft stamps and other stamps, ribbons of all textures, styles and thicknesses, beautiful papers from a multitude of companies and lots of fabulous embellishments.

Upon Remembrance...

Hi everyone! It's been a while since I posted because my sweet, baby girl is visiting from Ohio and we are having a blast! Today, The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store has come out with two fabulous new stamp sets for the fall season and I am in love, love, love with them! 

I used Stamp Simply Give Thanks Clear Stamps and did a bit of vibrant watercoloring on the leaves using Altenew's Green Fields, Red Cosmos, and Summer Afternoon 4 Cube Ink Sets then simply embossed the sentiment in gold. Add a bit of bling and a burlap string bow and I was finished! I adore this card!

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: Stamp Simply Give Thanks Clear Stamps

Paper: Ranger Watercolor paper, Gold Mirror Cardstock, Bazzill Basics Sage and Olive Green Cardstock

Inks: Altenew Green Fields, Red Cosmos, and Summer Afternoon 4 Cube Ink Set, Faber-Castell Mix & Match Detail Water Brush, Versamark, Gold Embossing Powder

Embellishments: Kaisercraft Olive Green Rhinestones, Brown Burlap String

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store carries a versatile collection of supplies for your papercrafting needs from Spellbinders dies, JustRite Papercraft stamps and other stamps, ribbons of all textures, styles and thicknesses, beautiful papers from a multitude of companies and lots of fabulous embellishments.

Bounties of Fall...

Hi everyone! Welcome to the JustRite November Release. Today they are sharing with you their entire November Release - 5 New Dies and 4 New Stamp Sets. This release has a little something for everyone - Fall dies, Christmas stamps and dies, Baby themed stamps and dies. To see all the projects the design team created for their November Release, click through to their website.

For my card, I used Shabby Chic Autumn Leaves Clear Stamps with the new coordinating Autumn Leaf Dies die set! I created my splattered background by dropping ink from various re-inkers onto the cardstock. Then I colored my leaves with markers, then added a sentiment! A fun card!

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Please take some time to visit all the designers participating in today's Blog Hop!

JustRite InspirationDebbie Olson
Marisa Job
Kathy Jones
Kristi Schurr
Darsie Bruno
Sheri Holt
 Eva Dobilas
Angela Barkhouse
Heidi Blankenship (posting on Saturday)
Michele Kovack (posting on Saturday)

Project Recipe:

Stamps: Shabby Chic Autumn Leaves Clear Stamps
Dies: Autumn Leaf Dies

Paper: Watercolor paper, Bazzill Basics White, Yellow and Lime Green Cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Tuxedo Black ink pad, Assorted re-inkers

Embellishments: Button, Twine

Autumn Tree...

Hi everyone! Welcome to Day One of Joy Clair's very first release. They have been busy behind the scenes for weeks designing stamps and building a website and finally the big day is here! I can't wait to share with you today the the first Joy Clair Stamp Set. Hello Autumn Clear Stamps is a 6" x 8" clear photopolymer set with 21 images designed by Amy Tedder. 

Hope over to their blog to see the rest of the guest designers who are playing with the new stamps!

Joy Clair August Release Give Away Day One - for your chance to win today's release set Hello Autumn Clear Stamps, simple leave a comment on Joy Clair's blog post, telling them where you found out about their new stamp company (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Blog Post (please tell them that Darsie sent you). They will randomly select a winner from all the comments left on their post by 4 pm EST on Tuesday August 25th. The winner will be announced on Wednesday  August 26th in the release post. Good Luck Everyone!!

Though I love the comments you leave, to enter the Giveaway, you MUST comment on Joy Clair's blog post!

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: Joy Clair Hello Autumn Clear Stamps

Dies: Spellbinders Paper Arts Labels Twenty-Eight

Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper® Ivory, Craft and Black Cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Memento Tuxedo Black and Desert Sand ink pad, Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers

Embellishments: Burlap, Black/Ivory Gingham Ribbon

Create from the Heart...

Hi everyone! Welcome to Day Four of the JustRite Papercraft Release.  Today we are celebrating the beauty of Fall with two gorgeous stamp sets and a background stamp designed by Amy Tedder. I used distress stains to color my Oak Leaves and Crackle Cling Background Stamp. ~ Enjoy!

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JustRite Papercraft is having a Christmas Sale-- no coupon code required save
20% to 40% off all Christmas Stamps.  Sale ends October 13th at midnight EST.

Please take some time to visit all the designers participating in today's Blog Hop!

JustRite Inspiration
Debbie Olson
Becca Feeken
Michele Kovack
Kazan Clark
Amy Tedder
Darsie Bruno
Marisa Job
Kathy Jones
Kristi Schurr
Angela Barkhouse

Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Oak Leaves Cling Stamps, Crackle Cling Background Stamp

Paper: Watercolor paper, Bazzill Basics Paper® Peach and Green Cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Memento Tuxedo Black ink pads, Versamark and White embossing powder, Tim Holtz Distress Stains: Mustard Seed, Vintage Photo and Barn Door

Embellishments: Ivory Burlap String, Button, Beacon Adhesives

Fall Bliss ...

November in New York is when the leaves are almost all gone and we are settling in for a long winter. Soon, the leaves on the ground will be covered in snow, and all the beautiful colors of autumn will be a memory. Fall is my favorite season with the balmy weather, bright colors and time of harvest! I've created this card with these thoughts in mind! ~Enjoy~!

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My leaves are from Spellbinders® Paper Arts Fall Foliage dies, and are cut from ivory cardstock, then painted with various mixtures of Creative Inspirations Paints including: Burnt Clay, Pumpkin, Raw Sienna, Rustic Red, Emerald, Green Olive and Sunshine. Once dry, I used the cracked glass technique, then rubbed it with Olive Grove ink to highlight the cracks. I layered them on an M-Bossabilities Tweets and Twigs embossed background, attached a twine bow, tiny twigs and a fall sentiment from JustRite Papercraft to finish the card.

Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Shabby Chic Autumn Leaves 

Dies: Spellbinders® Paper Arts Fall Foliage, 5x7 Matting Basics A, 5x7 Matting Basics B, Die D-Lites™ Frame Two, M-Bossabilities Tweets and Twigs

Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper® Gold, Rust, Olive and Ivory Cardstock

Inks: Creative Inspirations Paints, Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Versamark, Tuxedo Black, Olive Grove and Pistachio ink pad, Dark Orange Copic Marker, Amazing Glaze powder

Embellishments: Burlap String from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Beacon Adhesives, Recollections Gold Pearls, Twigs, 3D Foam Squares

JustRite Papercraft June Release - Day Five

Today's release from JustRite Papercraft features two background stamps with leafy type backgrounds which are perfect for your Fall or Thanksgiving cards! It's never too early to get started on those! I created this card using various inks applied directly to the stamp and I love how it turned out. A nice leaf die from Spellbinders® Paper Arts Fall Foliage and my card was done!!

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Please take some time to visit all the designers participating in today's Blog Hop!

JustRite Inspiration
Becca Feeken
Darsie Bruno
Michele Kovack
Sheri Holt
Eva Dobilas
Angela Barkhouse
Marisa Job

Project Recipe:

JustRite Papercraft Stamps: Autumn Swirls Background Stamp,  Shabby Chic Autumn Leavesw

Dies: Spellbinders® Paper Arts Fall Foliage, Dainty Dots Side B 

Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper Ivory, Dark Red and Orange Cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko®/Imagine Crafts Tuxedo Black, Love Letter, Morocco, Peanut Brittle, Pistachio, Espresso Truffle ink pads 

Embellishments: May Arts Burlap String from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES by 3L Foam dots

Bounties of Fall...

My favorite time of year is Autumn and JustRite Papercraft has a fabulous new stamp set called "Shabby Chic Autumn Leaves". I stamped the leaves on white cardstock with Versamark and embossed with Super Fine Embossing Powder - Detail White from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. I then colored my leaves with Copic Markers and sponged on various shades of blue inks. I stamped my sentiment with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, then added organza ribbon with gold brads.

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The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store carries a versatile collection of supplies for your papercrafting needs from Spellbinders dies, JustRite Papercraft stamps and other stamps, Ribbons of all textures, styles and thicknesses, beautiful papers from a multitude of companies and lots of fabulous embellishments.  

Stamp of the Week - Foliage Positive

Repeat Impressions "Stamp of the Week" is on their blog "The House that Stamps Built", and the "6002-M, Foliage Positive" is the featured stamp! My other stamp is "1614-J Fall Tree". The details to this offer is only available on their blog! Also, check out the rest of the design teams' fabulous creations with this fun and versatile stamp.

Emma in the Leaves...

Here's a nice Fall card using an image from Fred, She Said called "Emma in the Leaves" and I am using the pre-colored version of the set! It's always nice to have a pre-colored image for whipping up a card fast!

What if Wednesday - 4 Seasons Trees

Today is the "What if? Challenge" over at "The House That Stamps Built" and I created 4 cards using a wonderful set of images featuring a beautiful tree during the seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter from Repeat Impressions. Check out the rest of the design teams magnificent creations for the sketch challenge!

Stamps used: 1609-J Winter Tree, 1610-J Spring Tree, 1613-J Summer Tree, 1614-J Fall Tree

Fred, She Said Fall Blog Hop!

It's time for another Blog Hop for Fred, She Said! We are calling it the Fred She Said Fabulous Fall Blog Hop.  We were to use a Fall Colour Combo -  any 2  or more colours from Red, Green, Yellow, Orange or Gold ... and Sky blue... We can`t picture fall without the leaves being against a lovely sky blue, and the project did NOT have to be a fall theme.

One Lucky Winner will get this prize package: 

£15 Gift Voucher to Bearly Mine Designs

$10 Prize Package of yummy goodies chosen by Judy from Pizzazz APlenty

... and  a   $30 Gift Certificate to the Fred She Said Store

(Thank you to Bearly Mine Designs and Pizzazz APlenty for sponsoring our hop)

This time around we are going back to a SECRET PHRASE.  Some people were having trouble last time leaving comments.  Please comment and leave the DT some love but it isn't required to win.  All you do is find the secret word/s on each hop post and collect them up to make up a secret phrase.

The instructions will be at the FSS Challenge BLOG on how to enter your secret phrase.  Please only one entry per person and please submit your entry by Friday September 30th midnight EDT.  The winner will be announce on Saturday October 1st. 

My Secret Phrase is: TO THE


Here is the Blog Hop List:

1. FSS Blog: http://fred-she-said.blogspot.com/
2. Danielle: http://paulettespapers.com/
3. Debbie: http://debbiedee.blogspot.com/
4. Nancy: http://inspiredbystamps.blogspot.com/
5. Robin: http://robinscreativenest.blogspot.com/
6. Vicki: http://vldesigns.blogspot.com/
7. Darsie: http://craftingwithdarsie.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE
8. Anne: http://stargrovesblog.blogspot.com/
9: Michelle:  http://inspirationblooms.blogspot.com
10: Carol:  http://chocolatecraftsandbearsohmy.blogspot.com/
11: Challenge Blog (no word, just directions) http://fss-challenge.blogspot.com/

Here is my project using the Sunflower from the Fall Flower Digi set:

Your next hop stop is Anne's blog! Enjoy the hop and don't forget to leave some love for the entire design team and their fabulous projects!!

Designer's Choice Challenge...

It's time for the Designer's Choice Challenge over at the House that Stamps Built! Karen is the next designer up and her challenge was to make a card "For the Guys"! I used "2913-I, Hammock" and "3109-F, My heart..." by Repeat Impressions for my creation.

I am the vine...

Here's a sweet card I made using "Fruit of the Vine", a digital image from Deedee's Digis. I just love the grapes and the sentiment is perfect! A great Thanksgiving card, I think!

Pumpkin Bouquet...

Here's a pretty Fall card I made using a new image from Fred, She Said called Pumpkin Bouquet! This image is being offered on the CDAC for one of the challenges.

Thankful Thoughts Blog Hop

Fall is such a marvelous time of year! God's great bounty is so very visible - in the harvest of crops that will sustain us through the coming winter, in the glorious display of leaves and foliage, and in so many other ways! It is little wonder that we find ourselves feeling thankful thoughts at this time of year particularly, though it is good to be thankful at all times.

Please join us today for the "Thankful Thoughts Blog Hop" as the Deedee's Digis Design Team shares with you some of the ways we express our thankful thoughts through papercrafting. We hope our projects will inspire you to share some thankful thoughts of your own.

Here's how the hop works:

• To participate, visit each of the participating designers' blogs to see a fun project using one of Deedee's Digis, and leave a comment on their post for a chance to win a free digi of your choice from the store. You have until 12 noon ET on Sunday to comment. Each designer will choose a winner Sunday evening, and we'll announce them on the Crafting with Deedee's Digis craft blog on Monday. Please be sure to check back then to see if you have won. 

• Below is the list of designers, but make sure you start at Crafting with Deedee's Digis and leave a comment for a chance to win a $15 credit at Deedee's Digis. Again, you have until 12 noon ET on Sunday to comment, and the winner will be announce on the craft blog.

• Finally, another reason to visit the craft blog, there's a treat/free digi for you as a token of how thankful we are for your support of Deedee's Digis, Crafting with Deedee's Digis and the design team. The freebie will only be there until Sunday evening, so be sure to snag it before then.

April

Ceal

Darsie (you are here)

Deedee

Jerusha

Kathy

Kelly

Lawren

Melissa

Michele

Robin

Sandy

Here is my project for the Blog Hop! I wanted to make something different, so I searched the web for a template and found one for a hot beverage sleeve. This would be a cute gift for a tea drinker, or a secret pal! I used a new digi that will be released on Monday called "Bounteous Blessings" and it's the perfect image for Thanksgiving! I love the sentiment that comes with the image as well!

Thank you so much for stopping by, and your next stop is Deedee's Blog!!

Thanksgiving/Christmas Blog Hop with Creative Cuts & More

 
It's Blog Hop time with Creative Cuts & More!  We are showcasing diecuts for your Thanksgiving or Christmas crafting! In case you didn't know, the Blog Hop starts at Diecut Diva's blog and continues from there. You want to make sure you stop at every blog along the way and see the fantastic cards and projects that were created for this Blog Hop! Make sure you leave each designer lots of love!

If for some reason, one of the links is broken along the way, do not worry!  Just hop back over to Diecut Diva's blog where the complete list of designers will be.

Make sure you visit us all: Die Cut Diva, Melisa, Holly, Debbie Daniels (Guest Designer), Lisa, Dawn Lotharius (Guest Designer), Darsie (that's me), Chris, Becky, Kim, and Noelle!

Creative Cuts and More is a company that specializes in die cuts for all occasions. You can find almost any kind of basic die cut for party favors, cards, and any project you can imagine. Hop over and take a peek at what they have to offer!

Once you've finished here, head on over to Chris's Blog!

Diecuts used:  5 1/4 Square Scalloped Card, Oak Leaf #04 Small, Leaves #3 Set - Mini, Pumpkin #04 - Large, and Rust Velvet Paper

Die Cuts used: Leaves #3 Set - Mini, Tuck Top Cube Box,
Turkey #01- Small

Die Cuts used: Tuck & Close Bag #02 - XL, Maple Leaf #02 - Large, Pumpkin #04 - Small

Belli Challenge - Pumpkins/Fall

It's time for the Belli Challenge and our challenge was to make a card with a Pumpkin or Fall Theme! I did both! I used a beautiful digi stamp called Pumpkins & Sunflowers by Fred, She Said for my card. We had the option of using a sketch, and I used it with designer paper from Cloud 9 Designs and the Paper Studio.