Happy Thanksgiving...

This week is a celebration of gratitude and family, and as my brothers and sister arrive for the holiday, I'm filled with thankfulness and blessings! Wishing you and yours the Happiest Thanksgiving full of laughter, love and yummy food and always be thankful for what you have, for there are many others who are less fortunate! ~ Enjoy!

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I've created my scenic sunset using Creative Inspirations Paint Buttercup, Raw Sienna, Pumpkin, Burnt Clay, Rustic Red, Burgundy and Coal in that order with a wet paintbrush. My poppies are from Spellbinders® Paper Arts Die D-Lites™ Asters and Poppies and I cut/embossed from black cardstock. My sun uses Standard Circles LG, and my JustRite® Papercraft sentiment from Autumn Vintage Labels Three is stamped on Die D-Lites Frame One. 

Merry Christmas Ornament Winner!!

Woohooo! We have a lucky winner for the Merry Christmas Ornament I created HERE! I can't even begin to thank you for all of the lovely comments about my work and I wish I could make an ornament for every one of you! Please stay tuned for more videos and giveaways coming up. If you aren't a follower, please consider joining my blog as one, and subscribing to my YouTube Channel!

Without further ado, I'd like to announce the winner of the ornament as REBECCA JOHNSON, who left this sweet comment:

"Truly beautiful. Was just talking to a friend (I was discouraged over my property tax bill) and we realized our Peace comes from within in the cards, ornaments, etc. we make to share. I can feel that peaceful Spirit looking at your ornament. Outstanding. Becky Johnson"

I will be carefully packaging your ornament, Becky and getting it out into the mail for you to enjoy for this Christmas season!! ~Enjoy!

Merry Christmas Ornament and Giveaway ...

Today I've created an elegant Christmas Ornament for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store using Spellbinders® 2010 Heirloom Ornaments as a base! It's hard to get a good photograph of the glittery poinsettia, but boy does it sparkle! In celebration of my sister arriving for Thanksgiving, I am going to give this lovely ornament to a random winner who comments below! Robin will be picking the winner!

Do you know I have a YouTube Channel for my video tutorials? Have you subscribed yet? If not, you might want to hop over and take a look, as you'll never know when I'll have a giveaway or contest there!! If you subscribe to my channel, you'll get TWO entries into the giveaway!

You have until Sunday, November 24th, at Midnight to make a comment to win this pretty ornament! Leave your email in the comment section so I can contact you if your name is chosen! Good Luck!

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Antique Christmas Tags One

Dies: Spellbinders Paper Arts® Die D-Lites Corner Flourish, Sprigs, 2010 Heirloom Ornaments, Timeless Rectangles, Media Mixáge™ Bezel Dies - Rectangles One

Paper: KaiserCraft St. Nicholas paper pad, Red and Gold Glitter Paper

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Tuxedo Black ink pad

Embellishments: Prima Holiday Celebration Poinsettias, Olive Green 1/4 inch Silk Ribbon, Gold Metallic String, Zig Painty FX Pen Chisel Tip - Gold, 3D Foam Squares, Beacon Adhesives 3-in-1 Advanced Glue

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.

Spellbinders Platinum Preferred Partner Blog Hop!

Today, I am excited to be participating in the Spellbinders Platinum Preferred Partners Blog Hop and I am sharing a video tutorial on the JustRite Papercraft blog HERE! Once you watch the video, hop over to my YouTube Channel: Crafting with Darsie and subscribe for future videos! That's right, I'll be making video tutorials of my cards, techniques, and more!! 

What are the Platinum Preferred Partners? An explanation from the Spellbinders website: 

"Crafters love easy to use, mix and match product that delivers fabulous results! That’s why we partner with stamp (and other) manufacturers to create products that work together perfectly. Our stamp partners create products that coordinate with our die templates to make adding details to projects quick and easy." 

As a design team member, we are provided with amazing products to work with, as well as Spellbinders products, and I am so thankful to the many companies that so generously give so that we can create! The hop starts on the Spellbinders Community Blog!

What's more exciting? Spellbinders is having a Giveaway and CLICK HERE for the rules!

Here is a sneak peek of my project:

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Holiday Magic ...

I can't even begin to tell you how much fun I had creating today's card! I think it's the cutest thing I've ever made. It's beginning to feel like Christmas here in New York with the blustery wind and swirling snowflakes. My family will start coming in on Thursday, starting with my sister, Robin, then my brothers next week for Thanksgiving. I can't wait for the food, fun and laughter!

My card uses Spellbinders® dies and a perfect Christmas stamp set from JustRite Papercraft. All of the supplies I used are listed below! My fluffy effect was achieved with Tulip Puffy paint and a heat gun. 

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Holiday Magic Clear Stamps 

Dies: Spellbinders® Paper Arts Jewel Flowers and Flourishes A2 Curved Borders One, A2 Scalloped Borders One, Die D-Lites™ Holly Twigs and Leaves, M-Bossabilities Sea Beauty, Media Mixáge™ Bezel Dies Ovals One, and Circles One 

Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper® Red, Pink, Green, Blue, Black and White Cardstock, Silver Mirror Cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Versamark, White Embossing powder, Tulip Puffy Paint

Embellishments: Dark Red 3/8 Solid Two Tone Ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, 1/2 in Jingle Bell - Gold, Beacon Adhesives, KaiserCraft Red Rhinestones, 3D Foam Squares

Christmas Door Swag...

Today I've created a pretty Christmas Door Swag for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. This worked up really quick with no stamping involved! Hard to believe, right? The die cut shape is from Graphic45 Place In Time Chipboard Die Cut Tags 2 and fit perfectly in the center of my double bow! All supplies are listed below and can be found at the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store except the twigs!

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Project Recipe:

Embellishments: Graphic45 Place In Time Chipboard Die Cut Tags 2, 1.5" Red/Green Grosgrain Stripes Ribbon, Red Seam Binding, 1/2 inch Gold Bells, Wired Beads - Green, Olive Green Satin String Leaves, Botanical Twigs, 20 gauge wire, Beacon Adhesives 3-in-1 Advanced Glue

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.

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

Floral Loom Necklace...

For those of my blog readers who don't know, I was asked to join the Positively Me by Julianna Hudgins Design Team and I am so excited! I met Julianna at the Spellbinders 2012 Design Team Retreat and just fell in love with her! She is a beautiful soul and is so encouraging and uplifting! She has developed an amazing product called the Jewel Loom™, and I've been having a ball with it! 

I created this necklace using the Jewel Loom, Spellbinders® Media Mixage Bezels with a lovely image from Piddix! All my supplies are listed below in the Project Recipe! Stay tuned for more jewelry and other crafty fun!

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Project Recipe:

Dies: Spellbinders® Media Mixáge™ Bezel Die Templates - Squares One, Spellbinders Media Mixáge Susan Lenart Kazmer™ Squares One

Paper: Piddix Flora and Fauna Sticker

Jewelry Components: Jewel Loom™; ICE Resin®; Beadalon Crimp Tubes, Crimp Tool, White Wildfire Beading Thread, 20 gauge Silver Wire, Jump Ring Maker; Toho 6/0 E Silver Beads, Red/Gold Crystal Faceted Rounds; Silver Bead Caps; Silver Balls; Filigree Medallion; Fishhook Clasp

Merry Christmas Candy Box ...

Today I've created a pretty Christmas treat box that would make a perfect gift for the holidays! Imagine their delight when you present them with this yummy collection of chocolates festively decorated. I used Hershey's nuggets for the chocolate and wrapped them in KaiserCraft's Christmas Carol patterned paper, sized 3 x 1 inches.

I've arranged the chocolates in a clear box, added gold netting, then built from the bottom: Spellbinders Labels Twenty, Frame Two, Classic Ovals, Spiral Blossom One, Sprigs and Foliage! My stamps of choice are from JustRite Papercraft. Pretty gold edged ribbon and wired beads finish this off! (Links are in the Project Recipe below)

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Christmas Labels Twenty, Christmas Vintage Labels One

Dies: Spellbinders Paper Arts® Die D-Lites Frame Two, Sprigs, Labels Twenty, Spiral Blossom One, Foliage, Classic Ovals, Classic Scalloped Ovals

Paper: KaiserCraft Christmas Carol paper pad, Bazzill Basics Paper® Dark Olive Green Cardstock,

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Tuxedo Black and Olive Grove ink pad, Versamark, Gold Embossing Powder

Embellishments: A2 Crystal Clear Box, 1" Sheer Burgundy with Gold Band Ribbon, 1" Sheer Gold with Gold Band Ribbon, 3" Metallic Gold Net, Wired Beads - Gold, Antique Linen Distress Glitter, 3D Foam Squares, Beacon Adhesives 3-in-1 Advanced Glue, Recollections Gold Pearls

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.

Peace ...

I created this pretty home decor piece for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store today! I just love to decorate words using a coordinated paper pad like KaiserCraft's Christmas Carol! It just looks so nice, festive and has such a polished look to it. All my supplies are from the store, and this is so easy to make! Simple trace the letters onto your patterned paper, and decorate. ~Enjoy!

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Project Recipe:

Dies: Spellbinders® Paper Arts 2013 Holiday Trees, Frosty Forms, Die D-Lites™ Holly Twigs and Leaves  

Paper: KaiserCraft Christmas Carol paper pad, Bazzill Basics Paper® Dark Olive Green Cardstock, Gold Textured cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Olive Grove ink pad

Embellishments: KaiserCraft Standing Word - Peace, Red and Green Rhinestones; 3 in. Metallic Gold Net, Zig Painty FX Pen - Gold, 3D Foam Squares, Beacon Adhesives 3-in-1 Advanced Glue, Recollections Red Rhinestone Stars

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.

Holiday Treats...

Here's a quick and simple gift idea that you can whip up fast! These little jars would be perfect for teachers, hostesses or as a secret pal gift! Substitute their favorite candy for the peppermints, add a lid and give!! Love easy gifts that shows you care but doesn't take much time!

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Antique Christmas Tags One

Dies: JustRite Papercraft Antique Tags One Dies, Spellbinders® Paper Arts Classic Ovals

Paper: KaiserCraft Christmas Carol paper pad, Bazzill Basics Paper White and Red Cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Tuxedo Black

Embellishments: Holiday Twisted Rope - Red/Green, 1.5 inch Reversible Satin - Red/Green, 3D Foam Squares, Beacon Adhesives 3-in-1 Advanced Glue, Candy Canes, Mason Jar

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.

Hugs, Friend...

Welcome to the last day of JustRite Papercraft's November Release. Today we are showcasing a pretty set of stamps called "Sweet Hearts" that coordinate with Spellbinders Paper Arts Die D-Lites™ Lace Hearts. This stamp set is perfect for Valentine's, wedding and any occasion! Wait until you see what the other members of the design team created!! 

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We are very excited to announce that our log in issue with our new website has been fixed. Thank you to everyone who helped us trouble shoot the issue. In celebration we  have a Grand Opening Coupon Code for you to use in the store - simply type RESET (all caps) in the coupon code box at check out and you will receive 25% off your entire purchase. If this is your first time shopping in our new website - you will need to reset your password.   You may use your password from our old website or you can create a new password. Have fun shopping!

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


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

Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Sweet Hearts 

Dies: Spellbinders Paper Arts Die D-Lites™ Lace Hearts

Paper: Kaisercraft Lady Rose paper pad, Bazzill Basics Paper® Peach and Ivory Cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Tuxedo Black and Rhubarb Stalk ink pad

Embellishments: 1/4 inch Burgundy Silk Ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Beacon Adhesives, Recollection Pearls, 3D Foam Squares

Coffee and friends ...

Welcome to Day Three of JustRite Papercraft's November Release. Today we are showcasing a background stamp and I chose to cut out the rooster and make a lovely holiday gift with it! Take some time to hop over to see what the design team did with the full version of this stamp!

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

JustRite Papercraft
Kristi Schurr
Eva Dobilas
Heidi Blankenship
Marisa Job
Darsie Bruno
Margie Higuchi
Angela Barkhouse
Sheri Holt
Barb Schram
Michele Kovack
 

Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Coffee and Friends Background Stamp, Christmas Vintage Labels One

Dies: Spellbinders Paper Arts Die D-Lites™ Holly Twigs and Leaves

Paper: Bazzill Basics Brown, Red, Green and White Cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Versamark, Tuxedo Black ink pad, White Embossing Powder

Embellishments: Red Grosgrain bow, Beacon Adhesives, Candy Cane 3D Foam Squares

Floral Hello ...

Welcome to Day Three of JustRite Papercraft's November Release. Today we have a wonderful feminine vintage fashion themed set to share with you called Fashion Vintage Labels Six.  This will be a pretty set to add to your stamp collection. I can't wait for you to see all the clever ways the design team used this stamp set.

I created my lovely background with Spellbinders Paper Arts Die D-Lites™ Sprigs by using the negative portion in my paper. My sweet flower is made of crepe paper and dusted with crystal glitter!

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

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

Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Fashion Vintage Labels Six

Dies: Spellbinders Paper Arts Die D-Lites™ Sprigs, Jewel Flowers and Flourishes, Ovals One Bezel Dies

Paper: Prima Fairy Flora , Bazzill Basics Purple and White Cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Versamark, White Embossing Powder

Embellishments: 1/4 inch White Silk Ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Viva Decor Pearl Pen, Beacon Adhesives, Crepe Paper flower, Crystal glitter, 3D Foam Squares

Masculine Happy Birthday...

Welcome to Day Two of JustRite Papercraft's November Release. Today we have a wonderful masculine vintage fashion themed set to share with you called Haberdashery Vintage Labels Five.  This will be a fun masculine set to add to your stamp collection. I can't wait for you to see all the clever ways the design team used this stamp set.

I found a darling origami pattern on Pinterest for a shirt (who doesn't love Pinterest?) and it wasn't that difficult to make! My clean and simple masculine card is perfect for your favorite guy!

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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
Kathy Jones
Michele Kovack
Darsie Bruno
Marisa Job
Kazan Clark
Angela Barkhouse
Eva Dobilas
Kristi Schurr
Barb Schram
Margie Higuchi 

Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Haberdashery Vintage Labels Five

Paper: Stampin' Up Bashful Blue Collection , Bazzill Basics Light Blue and White Cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Summer Sky and Tuxedo Black ink pads 

Embellishments: Viva Decor Pearl Pen, Beacon Adhesives