Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Tutorial Tuesday ...

JustRite® Papercraft has a new feature on their blog today called "Tutorial Tuesday", where the designers will take turns creating video or written tutorials! I am up first and I share a tutorial on a technique for creating designer paper using their large background stamps. In the video, learn how to make 3 different style backgrounds for your papercrafting projects.

You’ll see how to achieve stunning backgrounds by simply changing the ink pad colors. Unlimited color combinations of ink pads coupled with any of their background stamps, and your creations will be spectacular. I show you how to create an elegant look for your greeting cards with easy to follow instructions. This technique can be used for greeting cards, scrapbook pages and mixed media projects. 

Make sure you subscribe to my YouTube Channel and JustRite Papercraft's YouTube Channel so you don't miss out on Tutorial Tuesday videos!

Here is a sneak peek of the card I created with the multi-colored background.  

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We would love to know what techniques you would like to see in our new series!!  Leave a comment on the JustRite® Papercraft blog detailing what you would like to learn in 2014, for your chance to win a $100 JustRite Shopping Spree.  Subscribe to their YouTube Channel for a second chance to win the Shopping Spree! Leave a message by Saturday January 4th at midnight for your chance to win! 


And to celebrate the New Year we have a 25% off coupon code - simply use this code during check out NEWYEAR (all caps with no spaces) to receive 25% off your entire purchase . Sale ends January 15th at midnight EST. 

Sunday, December 29, 2013

New Year's Eve Party Tags!

Hi everyone! Today I am Featured Designer on the Spellbinders® Paper Art blog and I am showing you how to create with the Imperial Gold Enhancing Elements die templates. Hop over to the blog and learn a little bit more about me and enter to win ALL of the fabulous dies I've used in my project!

I've created a fun Bottle and Wine Glass tag for your New Year's Eve Party. You'll find all the supplies listed below and a full tutorial. To enter to win ALL the dies I used in my projects, click HERE!! Don't forget to become a follower and subscribe to my YouTube channel!

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Project Recipe:
 
Instructions:
 
  • Cut/emboss Classic Squares LG #5 (with #1 being the smallest) with olive cardstock. 
  • Nest Gold Squares One #3 inside Classic Scalloped Squares LG #3 (use washi tape or low-tack tape to secure) and cut/emboss with white cardstock. 
  • Nest Gold Squares One #1 inside Classic Squares LG #2 and cut/emboss with olive cardstock.
  • With Classic Square #2/Gold Squares One #1 die cut in template, stencil with Olive Grove ink with a sponge dauber. 
  • With Classic Scalloped Square #3/Gold Squares One #3 die cut in template, stencil with Olive Grove ink with a sponge dauber.
  • Add 3D Foam dots to small square die cut and adhere to large square die cut.
  • Nest Gold Rounds One #4 inside Classic Scalloped Circles #4 and cut/emboss with olive cardstock.
  • Nest Gold Rounds One #3 inside Standard Circles #3 and cut/emboss with white cardstock
  • With Gold Rounds One #3/Standard Circles #3 die cut in template, stencil with Olive Grove ink with a sponge dauber.
  •  Adhere both die cuts on top of each other.
  • Cut/emboss Standard Circles #1 in center of large scalloped die cuts.
  • Cut from the outer scalloped edge to the center for your wine glass tag.
  •  Stamp "Happy New Year" with Tuxedo Black ink on white cardstock panel, roll against a pencil for your banner sentiment.
  • Add black rhinestones to your Bottle Tag and Wine Glass Tag.
  • Adhere your sentiment banner to the large tag, then add 3d foam dots to the back and affix to your wine bottle.

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Let it Snow!

We woke up to a couple of inches of snow yesterday, which gave us a White Christmas! It put me in the mood for snowflakes and glitter and sparkle! I've created this pretty wintry tag using Spellbinders® Paper Arts 2013 Snowflake Pendant! I love the colors of ivory, aqua and champagne together and really like how this turned out! Happy Winter!

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Project Recipe:
Paper: The Paper Studio Snowflake patterned paper, Bazzill Basics Paper® Ivory Cardstock, Doodlebug Champagne Glitter Paper
Embellishments: Aqua Seam Binding from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Beige Glitter, Pearls and Rhinestones,  Beacon Adhesives, 3D Foam Dots

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas!

I would like to wish all of YOU the Merriest of Christmas, the Happiest of Holidays and a wondrous day filled with family, love and blessings!! 

~ Darsie

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Project Recipe:
Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper® White and Red Cardstock
Embellishments: Red Rhinestones,  Beacon Adhesives, 3D Foam Dots

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Festive Poinsettia ...

It's less than a week until Christmas, and I am winding down my holiday card making! Here is a pretty card I created using Spellbinders® Paper Arts Layered Poinsettia with JustRite® Papercraft Festive Poinsettia. My background was made by cutting the dies out of post-it notes, then sticking them to white cardstock. I used Creative Inspirations paints and dabbed color over the surface until I was happy with the results. I then removed the post-it notes and over stamped with the Festive Poinsettia stamp in red ink. Add designer paper and a big black silk bow and it is finished! ~Enjoy~

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Project Recipe:
Paper: My Mind's Eye Blush Collection, Bazzill Basics Paper® White, Mauve and Black Cardstock, Doodlebug White Glitter Paper
Embellishments: Black Silk Ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Black Decorative Pearls,  Beacon Adhesives

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Ombre Bangle Bracelet...

In case you haven't seen or guessed, I am in love with Julianna Hudgins Jewel Loom™ and just love creating jewelry pieces with it! Since joining her design team, two months ago, I have tried to find a way to create a bangle type bracelet and I have done it with success!! Woohooo!! 

After I made the length of 5 rows across by 34 rows long, I inserted 22 gauge wire back through the beads then cut it off the loom and connected both ends with wire. This gave me the stiffness of the bracelet I was looking to achieve. I love the ombre colors of the beads!!

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Monday, December 16, 2013

Design-abilities Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Design-abilities Blog Hop! The Spellbinders® Paper Arts Blog Team is hosting a Blog Hop for fun and creative inspiration. We will be doing a hop every other month and invite you to join us! This blog hop is not officially sponsored by Spellbinders, but we wanted to do something as a team to inspire you! 

Here is my creation for the hop: (Supplies listed below)

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Below is the link list of all the members on the team, and though some may have other commitments and are not participating in this hop, I invite you to visit them anyway and become followers as they will show you lots of techniques and lots of crafty eye candy! Don't forget to become a follower of my blog and subscribe to my YouTube channel as well.

Darsie Bruno (you are here)
Sherry Cheever
 
Project Recipe:
Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper® White, Mauve and Light Aqua Cardstock
Embellishments: 1/4 inch White Silk Ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Variegated Silk Floss, Decorative Pearls, Floral Pearl Sticker, Beacon Adhesives, 3D Foam Squares

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Warm Wishes Shadow Box...

Today I have a fun project for you! While my sister, Robin was here, she organized my craft room and found a canvas I had tucked away to use for "something". I had told her a few months back that I had wanted to make a snow scene shadow box using some of the new winter dies released by Spellbinders

When she found the canvas, she declared that I had to make the scene before she went home. I finally finished it before she flew back to Minnesota, and she loved it and I hope you do as well! All supplies are listed below and I have a few close-up photos to enable you to see the detail in this creation.

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Project Recipe:
Paper: Authentique Something for all Seasons Collection, Bazzill Basics Paper® White, Green, Gray, Brown and Black Cardstock, Doodlebug White Glitter Paper
Paint: DecoArt Americana Gloss Enamels Paint: Deep Midnight Blue, Baby Blue, Calypso Blue, White, Purple Cow, Milk Chocolate, Avocado, Festive Green, Black; SnowTex
Embellishments: 9x12 inch Canvas, Stampendous Crystal Glitter, Sakura Quickie Glue Pen, 3D Foam Squares, Beacon Adhesives 3-in-1 Advanced Glue, Crystal Rhinestones

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.

Saturday, December 07, 2013

My Soul Loves ...

Welcome to Day Five of the JustRite Papercraft December Release.  Today we are introducing a new die from Becca Feeken Heirloom Flourish One Die and a new stamp set -  Elegant Celebrations Clear Stamps. You are going to want to add this new Heirloom Flourish One Die to the top of your wish list.  It is the perfect size for adding an elegant flourish to your cards.  Layer this underneath any of your dies to create a fresh new look for your die collection.   This die retails for just $14.95.  You may pre-order your die on the website now.  It is scheduled to arrive later this month.

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Save 30-50% off the Entire Christmas Stamp Collection while supplies last.
(Please note that the new website will indicate when a stamp set is sold out).

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

  JustRite Inspiration

Friday, December 06, 2013

Get Well Soon...

Today is Day Four of the JustRite Papercraft December Release and I am showcasing a Clean and Simple card using their newest die set called Vintage Sentiment Tags. I paired it with Spellbinders® Paper Arts M-Bossabilities Framed Petite Labels to create a pretty Get Well Soon card that worked up fast and easy! 

~Enjoy~

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Save 30-50% off the Entire Christmas Stamp Collection while supplies last.
(Please note that the new website will indicate when a stamp set is sold out).

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

  JustRite Inspiration
Heidi Blankenship
Eva Dobilas
Marisa Job
Darsie Bruno
Angela Barkhouse
Barb Schram
Kathy Jones
Michele Kovack
Kristi Schurr
Sheri Holt

Project Recipe:
Paper: Kaisercraft "These Days" Collection, Bazzill Basics Ivory and Rust Cardstock
Embellishments: Aqua Seam Binding from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Peach Pearls, Beacon Adhesives, handmade Crepe paper flower

Thursday, December 05, 2013

You are so thoughtful ...

Welcome to Day Three of the JustRite Papercraft December Release! Just in time for Holiday Thank You cards, we are releasing a new addition to our popular Grand Sentiments line.  Click through to the store to see all the dies that coordinate with this fun set.

My card today, uses some of the new Die D-Lites™ from Spellbinders® Paper Arts including Blooms Four,  Holly Twigs and Leaves, and Corner Sprigs which I paired with Antique Frame and Accents and the new 3D M-Bossabilities folder called Cane Weave. All supplies are listed below! ~Enjoy!

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Save 30-50% off the Entire Christmas Stamp Collection while supplies last.
(Please note that the new website will indicate when a stamp set is sold out).

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


  JustRite Inspiration
Heidi Blankenship
Debbie Olson
Eva Dobilas
Marisa Job
Darsie Bruno
Kazan Clark
Angela Barkhouse
Barb Schram
Kathy Jones
Michele Kovack
Kristi Schurr

Project Recipe:
Paper: Bazzill Basics White, Lavender, Light Green, Mint Green and Dark Purple Cardstock
Embellishments: Pink Rhinestones, Beacon Adhesives
 

Wednesday, December 04, 2013

Call me...

 Welcome to Day Two of the JustRite Papercraft December Release.  Today we have two fun antique telephone themed sets to share with you. Our first set today is our Remember When Cling Background Stamp. This vintage collage gives you space to write your personal message on the phone memo pad. It is also designed to coordinate with our  Call Me Soon Clear Stamps.

Call Me Soon Clear Stamps is a super fun set that takes us from the days of the rotary dial phone to the present with Text, Tweet and Skype me in the set.  The design team had a ton of fun with this set and I can't wait to see what your create with this fun set. I found a fun clip art picture of a rotary phone and used the dial stamp to create my project today.

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

  JustRite Inspiration
Eva Dobilas
Darsie Bruno
Kazan Clark
Angela Barkhouse
Barb Schram
Sheri Holt
Michele Kovack
Margie Higuchi
Kristi Schurr

Project Recipe:
Paper: Black/Silver Cardstock, Bazzill Basics White Cardstock
Embellishments: Black wire, Zig FX Painty Pen - Silver, Beacon Adhesives,  3D Foam Squares

Tuesday, December 03, 2013

Miss You...

Welcome to Day One of JustRite Papercraft's December Release.  This month we are releasing 7 stamp sets and 2 new custom dies.  Today, we are introducing a clever new background stamp Time Flies Cling Background Stamp with a coordinating clear stamp set called Timely Banners Clear Stamps.

I've used the Timely Banners sentiment to follow the path of Spellbinders Paper Arts® A2 Curved Borders One. It's so easy position the clear stamp on the acrylic block so that it will follow the curve. ~Enjoy!

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

  JustRite Inspiration
Heidi Blankenship
Debbie Olson
Eva Dobilas
Marisa Job
Darsie Bruno
Kazan Clark
Angela Barkhouse
Barb Schram
Kathy Jones
Michele Kovack
Margie Higuchi
Kristi Schurr

Project Recipe:
Paper: DCWV Tradewinds Collection, Bazzill Basics Ivory Cardstock and Gold Mirror Cardstock
Embellishments: 1.5 inch Blue Silk Ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Gold Button, Beacon Adhesives