Little Stone Church...

Merry Christmas everyone! Today, I am showcasing a charming die set released by Spellbinders Paper Arts and A Gilded Life called the Beacon St. Chapel. It is so easy to construct this small church and once you are finished, you can use it as a table decoration or ornament.

I love old stone churches and whenever I see one, I make sure to get a photo of it, so I wanted to have my creation look like one. I used the Wrought Iron Texture Plate to get my stone texture and used Fireworks ink sprays to achieve the appearance. Add some stained glass windows and a flameless candle and you are finished! 

May your Christmas and New Year be blessed, prosperous and healthy! ~ Enjoy!

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Project Recipe:

 

Dies: GLD-012 Spellbinders® A Gilded Life Collection™ Beacon St. Chapel, Wrought Iron Texture Plate, Labels Forty Decorative Accents

Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper® White, and Gray Cardstock, Acetate

Inks: Copic Markers, IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko: Memento: Desert Sand and Espresso Truffle; Fireworks Sprays: London Fog, Desert Sand and Tuxedo Black; Memento Marker Espresso Truffle and Rhubarb Stalk; sponge dauber

Embellishments: Heart Charm, Beacon Adhesives

Poinsettia Tag...

Hi everyone! Merry Christmas Eve! Are you finishing your last minute preparations for the big day? My gifts have been delivered except for my sister's, but they are on their way!! I did give her a sneak peek of one and she squealed like a little girl! I love it. 

Here is the Christmas tag I promised you using Spellbinders Paper Arts® Layered Poinsettia as the focal point (supplies listed below):

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Project Recipe:

 

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Noel Christmas Ornaments Clear Stamps

Dies: Spellbinders Paper Arts® Layered Poinsettia, Foliage Flourish, Die D-Lites™ Holly Twigs and Leaves, Frame Two, Flourish Trim

Paper: KaiserCraft St. Nicholas 6x6 Paper pad, Bazzill Basics Paper® Burgundy and Evergreen Cardstock, Gold Mirror Cardstock

Inks: IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko: Memento: Rhubard Stalk and Northern Pine; Versamark; Gold embossing powder; sponge dauber

Embellishments: Beacon Adhesives, Glass Glitter

Winter Christmas...

Hi everyone! Today, I have a card tutorial on the Imagine Crafts blog for a pretty Wintry Christmas card and you can find it HERE! Just a quick post tonight, and I'll be back tomorrow with a lovely gift tag! Finishing up the last of my holiday card making! Are you ready for Christmas?

~ Enjoy!

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Project Recipe:

Dies: Spellbinders Paper Arts® Curved Borders One, Die D-Lites™ Row Houses, Holiday Sentiments

Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper® White, Blue, Gray and Pink Cardstock

Inks: IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko: Memento: Summer Sky, London Fog, Lulu Lavender; irRESISTIBLE Pico Embellisher Wedding Dress

Embellishments: Beacon Adhesives, Crystal Glitter

Tutorial Tuesday: New Year's Cards

Hi everyone! For JustRite Papercraft's Tutorial Tuesday, I show you how to create quick “ten minutes or less” New Year’s Cards using various stamps and dies. During a busy holiday season, finding time to create New Year invitations or cards can be difficult, but these designs will work up fast! Utilize these techniques for every day occasions as well.

For this week's Tutorial Tuesday Giveaway, one lucky winner will win a $50.00 Gift Certificate to their website.

You can view the video HERE or HERE! Have you subscribed to my Video Channel yet? Have you subscribed to JustRite Papercraft's Video Channel? Stay up to date on all of my video tutorials by subscribing now or follow or friend me on Facebook! And don't forget to follow me on Pinterest!

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Merry Christmas...

Hi everyone! We are getting closer and closer to Christmas and I've created an elegant stitched card for you using Spellbinders® Paper Arts Imperial Square that was recently part of their Sneak Peeks for CHA. I cut the die cut to fit a rectangle sized card and paired it with Richard Garay's Celebra'tions Pierced Squares. I embroidered the piercings with gold thread and finished it off with a pretty red silk ribbon bow to make a one of a kind holiday card! 

~ Enjoy!

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Christmas Vintage Labels One Clear Stamps

Dies: Spellbinders® Paper Arts Imperial Square, Celebra'tions Pierced Squares, Labels Forty-Two Decorative Accents

Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper® White and Red Cardstock, Red Mirror Cardstock

Inks: IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko: Versamark, Gold Embossing Powder

Embellishments: 1.25 Red Silk Ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, 3D Foam Squares, Beacon Adhesives, Gold Embroidery Thread, Gold Pearls

Coffee Lovers Blog Hop Winner!

Hi everyone! Thank you so very much for the fabulous comments left during the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop! I really appreciate you taking the time to visit me! Without further ado, here is the winner of my blog candy:

the primitive country bug said...

Darsie, you know how to give a gift! This is awesome! I'm such a big fan of your work. So happy to see your project in the list of linky's.
 

Blessings~ Birgit

Birgit, please contact me with your mailing address and I will get your prize in the mail!

Hugs, Darsie

Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!

Hi everyone!  I'm having some coffee fun today and participating in the Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop challenge.  This is a challenge for all the coffee lovers out there to make a Holiday coffee-themed project and it's sponsored by 27 (yes, 27!) amazing companies each offering a prize!  Everyone is invited to play along and link up their new project to be eligible to win. 

I've made this sweet Mocha Coffee Gift Jar using Spellbinders® Paper Arts Oval Bliss, and Labels Forty-One Decorative Elements with JustRite Papercraft Coffee Cup Cling Stamps,and  Typewriter Sentiments Clear Stamps!

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Blog Candy Giveaway

Speaking of a chance to win, how about a little blog candy of my own? I am also giving away a prize!

How to enter:

Please comment on THIS blog post and you have until Friday, December 12th at Midnight. I will announce one lucky winner on Saturday.

The main link list for other participants (and where you can link your OWN project if you want to join) can be found on the blog of the fabulous event hostess: Amy Tsuruta!

Here are a few friends who are hopping along: Michelle Woerner, The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Sweet 'n Sassy, and Korin Sutherland !

A big shout out to Amy for all her hard work organizing this event! Thanks for stopping by and enjoy hopping around! 

Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Coffee Cup Cling Stamps, Typewriter Sentiments Clear Stamps

Dies: Spellbinders® Paper Arts Oval Bliss, Labels Forty-One Decorative Elements

Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper® White Cardstock

Inks: IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko: Memento Tuxedo Tuxedo Black, Summer Sky, Desert Sand and Rich Cocoa ink pad; sponge dauber

Embellishments: Blue Striped and Gold Ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, 3D Foam Squares, Beacon Adhesives, Recollections Rose

Tutorial Tuesday and 1000th Post Winner

For JustRite Papercraft's Tutorial Tuesday, I show how to create a charming Holiday Shadowbox using paper, their Christmas stamps and Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics die templates. See how easy it is to make a shadowbox that will fit on a desk, mantle or counter top. Whether you use their elegant or cute Christmas stamps, you will have a lasting home décor piece for the holidays.

You can view the video HERE or HERE! Have you subscribed to my Video Channel yet? Have you subscribed to JustRite Papercraft's Video Channel? Stay up to date on all of my video tutorials by subscribing now or follow or friend me on Facebook! And don't forget to follow me on Pinterest!

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Congratulations to the winner of my 1000th Post Celebration Blog Candy! All the comments that were left were so wonderful and I cannot thank you enough for your kind words.  Without further ado, the winner is:

Ann Robbins said...

Wow Darsie, What a milestone 1000th is such a lot of work on your part - but we know it doesn't even seem like work to you. This box is so beautiful - love the color, just looks so wintry. Hope you are not too bogged down with snow in New York.Thanks for the chance to win a super selection of dies. I could use some more LOL.

Ann, please contact me and include your address so I can get your prized mailed!

A 1000th Post Celebration!

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to be sharing my 1000th blog post with you, and I'd like to take this time to thank my readers for joining me on this fantastic art journey. For those of you who have been with me from the beginning or have joined recently, there are no words that can express my gratitude. You've seen my work blossom, watched as I explored many different art forms and I've felt your presence and encouragement every day!

You've lived amazing milestones with me, from the day I joined my first design team, to the excitement of being picked as a Spellbinders Design Team member and a JustRite Papercraft Designer. I'm honored to be the Special Projects Designer for my favorite crafting supply store, The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, and an Artist In Residence for Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko. I've been very lucky to work and design with extremely talented men and women, and create with wonderful products from various crafting/stamping companies! 

To say that I am living my dream, is an understatement! Thank you so much to everyone who has believed in my work, and I'm looking forward to another 1000 posts!!!

I've created this lovely Poinsettia Christmas Box for you (supplies are listed below) and I have a fantastic Blog Candy prize package to give away! Details are at the bottom of this post!

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Blog Candy Giveaway

How to enter: Three chances to win!

1. Leave a comment below!

2. Share on Pinterest from the Pin It Button underneath the first Poinsettia Box image on this post.

3. Go to my Facebook Page and share the 1000th Post banner!

Deadline: Midnight EST, Sunday, December 7th (winner will be announced Monday, December 8th)

Prize Package: 4 Spellbinders die templates: Die D-Lites Sentiments Five, Corners and Accents Two, Leaves a Fallin' and Chevron Border

Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Elegant Christmas Swirls Clear Stamps

Dies: Spellbinders® Paper Arts Layered Poinsettia, Die D-Lites™ Butterfly Twist, Labels Forty-Two, Labels Forty-Two Decorative Elements, Resplendent Rectangles

Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper® White, Mint Green and Light Teal Cardstock

Inks: DecoArt White Acrylic pain, IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko: Memento Tuxedo Teal Zeal ink pad; Versamark, Clear Embossing Powder, sponge dauber

Embellishments: White Tulle from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Self-adhesive Pearls, 3D Foam Squares, Beacon Adhesives, Pearl Spray, Pearl Beads, Vintage Glass Glitter

Mr. and Mrs...

Here is another pretty vintage tag in my "Victorian Women" series featuring beautiful images drawn by artists from the Victorian era. My image today is from Charles Dana Gibson, an illustrator who created the "Gibson Girl", an iconic version of a woman of the time. You can read all about him HERE! 

I paired the inked drawing with Spellbinders die templates and a two-toned bow created from silk ribbon. Supplies are listed below!

~ Enjoy!

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Celebrations Sentiments

Dies:  Spellbinders Paper Arts Sparkle, Labels Thirty-Nine Decorative Elements

Paper: Kraft Tag, Bazzill Basics Paper® White and Black Cardstock

Inks: IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko: Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad; Memento Marker: Desert Sand and Summer Sky; Blue Milk Paint

Embellishments: Light Blue and Champagne 1.5 Silk Ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Self-adhesive Pearls/Rhinestones, 3D Foam Squares, Beacon Adhesives

Wonder of the Season...

Hi everyone! Today, I have created this pretty Christmas/Winter themed tag using Spellbinders Paper Arts Snowflake Bliss, 5x7 Reflective Moment, and Butterfly Twist with stamps from RubberMoon. You can see a tutorial on how I made the faux granite background HERE! I'll have another "Victorian Women Series" tag for you tomorrow, plus a blog candy announcement at the end of the week! Stay tuned!

~ Enjoy!

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: RubberMoon Wonder of the Season, Reindeer

Dies:  Spellbinders Paper Arts Snowflake Bliss, 5x7 Reflective Moment, Butterfly Twist

Paper: Kraft Tag, Bazzill Basics Paper® White and Steel Blue Cardstock

Inks: IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko: Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad; Fireworks Spray London Fog, Summer Sky; Memento Marker: Summer Sky; irRESISTible Spray Wedding Dress, Sponge Dauber

Embellishments: May Arts 5/8" White Crochet Lace from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Self-adhesive Pearls, 3D Foam Squares, Beacon Adhesives

So thankful...

I want to wish you and yours the most wonderful Thanksgiving ever! I am so thankful for my family, my friends and all those that are sharing my artistic journey (YOU). Remember to appreciate and count your blessings, not just today, but all days! 

~ Enjoy!

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Tutorial Tuesday: Holiday Critters!

For JustRite Papercraft's Tutorial Tuesday,I show you how to create adorable Holiday Critters using pieces from their die sets and stamping with background stamps. These darling animals can be used for cupcake toppers, lollipops, tags or an embellishment for your paper crafting projects. Get a head start on the holidays with these easy to create ideas! 

You can view the video HERE or HERE! Have you subscribed to my Video Channel yet? Have you subscribed to JustRite Papercraft's Video Channel? Stay up to date on all of my video tutorials by subscribing now or follow or friend me on Facebook! And don't forget to follow me on Pinterest!

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Snow Canvas...

Hi everyone! Today, I have a canvas piece that I created using Spellbinders Paper Arts Snowflake Bliss, and Frosty Forms! I went with non-traditional colors and love the softness of this! You can see the tutorial on how I made it HERE! ~ Enjoy!

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Project Recipe:

Dies:  Spellbinders Paper Arts Snowflake Bliss, Frosty Forms

Paper: Hazel & Ruby: “Pass the Tissue” crafting tissue papers, “Boutique Alpha & Numbers” Stencil Masks, Bazzill Basics Paper® Cardstock

Inks: IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko: Memento Espresso Truffle, Memento LUXE inker Wedding Dress, Creative Medium Shimmer, Sponge Dauber

Embellishments: Self-adhesive Pearls, 3D Foam Squares, Beacon Adhesives, Mauve Canvas

Holly Jolly...

Hi everyone! Today I have a quick "no stamping" card for you, using non-traditional colors from a paper pad by Basic Grey called "Evergreen". I paired it with Spellbinders® Paper Arts Frosty Forms and Holly Twigs and Leaves, and the card was finished before I knew it! ~ Enjoy!

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Project Recipe:

Dies: Spellbinders® Paper Arts Frosty Forms and Holly Twigs and Leaves

Paper: Basic Grey Evergreen 6x6 paper pad, Bazzill Basics Paper® Red and Tan Cardstock

Embellishments: May Arts 1/2 inch Grosgrain Stripe Red/White, Gold Metallic String, KaiserCraft Red 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.

Winter Owl...

Hi everyone! Here's a quick card from me today using Spellbinders Paper Arts Die D-Lites™ Winter Owl and Holiday Sentiments! An easy card to create when you have little time! 

~ Enjoy!

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Project Recipe:

Dies:  Spellbinders Paper Arts Die D-Lites™ Winter Owl, Holiday Sentiments

Paper: DCWV Snowflake paper, Bazzill Basics Paper® White and Gray Cardstock,

Inks: Copic Markers, Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Memento: Summer Sky and New Sprout ink pads, Sponge Dauber

Embellishments: Self-adhesive Pearls, 3D Foam Squares, Beacon Adhesives

Happy Holidays...

Hi everyone! Today, I created this adorable Holiday card using Stampendous Build-a-Snowman stamp set (purchased at Michael's)! I just love how cute it came out! Pairing the snowmen with Spellbinders Paper Arts Die D-Lites™ Curved Borders One, Holiday Sentiments, 2013 Holiday Trees, and Snowflake Bliss, finishes it off perfectly. Stay tuned for more Christmas cards in the coming days! ~ Enjoy!

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: Stampendous Build-a-Snowman (purchased at Michael's)
Dies:  Spellbinders Paper Arts Die D-Lites™ Curved Borders One, Holiday Sentiments, 2013 Holiday Trees, Snowflake Bliss

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

Inks: Copic Markers, Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Memento: Tuxedo Black, Cottage Ivy ink pads, Sponge Dauber

Embellishments: Red/Green Plaid Washi Tape, White Puff Pen, 3D Foam Squares, Beacon Adhesives

Burlap Wreath...

Hi everyone! With burlap being all the rage right now, I have created this pretty wreath for the upcoming holidays, but it can be used for any occasion. All of my supplies (listed below) are from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store except for the grapevine wreath that I purchased at Michael's. ~ Enjoy!

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Wreath Supplies:  

 

14 inch grapevine wreath (Michael's), 3' inch Silver Polka Dot Burlap; Natural Burlap String; Olive Faux Suede Leaves; 1.5 Red Crochet Lace; Petaloo Sugared Blooms - Burgundy, Floral Ephemera - Red; Wired Beads - Red; Prima Flowers - Serenade: White

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.