Forever Friend ...

Hi blog friends! Today I created this pretty tag using Spellbinders® Paper Arts newest dies Majestic Labels Eight, Labels 38, Petite Lace and Labels Eight. I just love all the releases this winter! Stay tuned for videos on how to layer with these gorgeous dies!

I had inquiries as to where I purchased the 100% wool felt that I used in yesterday's post! You'll find luscious colors of the felt at Wool Felt by Benzie! Tell her I sent you over!

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite® Papercraft Antique Valentine Tags One

Dies: Spellbinders® Paper Arts Majestic Labels Eight, Labels 38, Petite Lace, Labels Eight

Paper: Basic Grey True Love paper pad, Bazzill Basics Paper® Ivory and Peach Cardstock, Victorian Image

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Versamark, Gold Embossing Powder

Embellishments: 1.25 Champagne Silk Ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Zig Painty Gold Pen, Pearl Brad, 3D Foam Squares, Beacon Adhesives ZipDry

Gerber Daisy Barrette ...

Today I created a sweet hair barrette using Spellbinders® newest die template from the Create-a-Flower series: Gerber Daisy! This worked up quite easy and was fun to make. I wrapped the comb with pink silk ribbon, then added delicate pearls. I used the Artisan X-Plorer™ and the Metal Shim to cut the 100% wool felt with the dies (though you could use the Grand Calibur® as well), then easily adhered the flower to the comb! Finished in less that 20 minutes! A perfect adornment for a flower girl or for Easter Sunday! 

~ Enjoy!

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Project Recipe:

Dies: Spellbinders® Paper Arts Create-a-Flower: Gerber Daisy, Artisan X-Plorer™, Metal Shim

Materials: 100% Wool Felt: Mauve, Dark Mauve, Pink, and Green, Black Button

Embellishments: 1/4 inch Pink Silk Ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Recollection White Pearls, Beacon Adhesives ZipDry, Hair Barrette

Easter Cross...

Hi everyone, today I have created an Easter card for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store using Spellbinders® Paper Arts Die D-Lites™ Filigree Cross and Garden Weave! I think I've used every sheet in the Prima Fairy Rhymes paper pad, (I just love it) and my sentiment is from a fabulous stamp set by JustRite Papercraft called Easter Blessings. Supplies are listed below and available at the store! 

~ Enjoy!

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite® Papercraft Easter Blessings

Dies: Spellbinders® Paper Arts Die D-Lites™ Filigree Cross, Garden Weave

Paper: Prima Fairy Rhymes paper pad, Bazzill Basics Paper® Peach, Ivory, Dark Cream and Pink Cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Tuxedo Black, Angel Pink ink pad, sponge dauber

Embellishments: 1 inch Sheer Gold/Silver Ribbon, KaiserCraft Pink Pearls, 3D Foam Squares, Beacon Adhesives ZipDry

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.

Spring Easter card...

Hi friends! As you can tell, I've fallen in love with Prima Fairy Rhymes paper pad (I've used it in the past four cards) and it's a perfect background for Spellbinder's Die D-Lites Filigree Egg. The soft, subtle tones are a great basis for spring cards. I've paired the dies with JustRite Papercraft's Filigree Leaves background stamp and Easter Blessings set to make this pretty card. I finished it off with a double silk ribbon bow and a sweet Prima flower. Supplies are listed below and most are available at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. ~ Enjoy!

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite® Papercraft Easter Blessings, Filigree Leaves Background Stamp

Dies: Spellbinders® Paper Arts Die D-Lites™ Filigree Egg, Corner Sprigs, Frame Two 

Paper: Prima Fairy Rhymes paper pad, Bazzill Basics Paper® Green, Dark Peach and Pink Cardstock, Doodlebug White Glitter Paper

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Tuxedo Black, Desert Sand ink pad, sponge dauber, Versamark, Clear Embossing Powder

Embellishments: KaiserCraft White Pearls, 1.25 Champagne Silk Ribbon, Prima Encore Ivory/Peach flowers, 3D Foam Squares, Beacon Adhesives ZipDry

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.

Easter Blessings ...

Hi blog friends! Some of you have asked questions in the comments, and I will answer them in this blog post! It's hard to answer in the comments, so if you ever have a question, please feel free to email me or find and friend me on Facebook. I would love it, and I'm always happy to help you in any way!

Gretchen asked the name of the music in the background of my videos: It is The Wish by Kevin MacLeod.

BlueRose asked why I added wet glue to my foam dots: I do that to enable me to move around the piece and get it into the right position. If I did not add the glue, it would stick and then if it's crooked, trying to pry it up without tearing can be tough!

Carolyn and Kelly Flaherty asked if they had missed the March Calendar page?: I haven't created the March Holiday page as of yet (Sharon has completely sold out of a lot of the items for it). I put the calendar pages on a Kraft Easel from Graphic 45 that has multiple pages to decorate and I glue each page to one. It's like a flip album.

Emily H, I did get your email and your package is on it's way! YAY!!

BlueRose asked how I embossed with vellum and not burn it?: I stamp my image with Versamark on the vellum, sprinkle on the powder and lay the vellum flat on the table. Then I take my heat gun and the nozzle is about 6 inches from the table. It takes longer for the heat to reach the powder and to emboss, but it doesn't burn the vellum. Make sure you use at least a 29# weight for your vellum. Anything lighter and it will curl or burn!

I hope that answered your questions! ~ Darsie

Here is the last card in my Video Tutorial on the JustRite Papercraft Inspiration blog! Don't forget to enter to win!

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He has Risen!

Here is the second card for my Tuesday Video Tutorial with JustRite Papercraft! Have you entered the drawing yet? Leave a comment on their post or on their YouTube Video for your chance to win Spellbinders® Gold Labels Four Dies and the Easter Blessing Clear Stamp Set. JustRite will announce the lucky winner on their next Tutorial Tuesday Post. 

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Tuesday Tutorial...

Today on Tuesday Tutorial with JustRite Papercraft, I have a video tutorial showing you how to get the most from Spellbinders® Gold Labels Four Dies and JustRite Papercraft's Easter Blessing Clear Stamp Set.  I show three quick and easy cards that can be used with many of their stamp sets.  

Leave a comment on their post or on their YouTube Video for your chance to win the Gold Labels Four Dies and the Easter Blessing Clear Stamp Set. JustRite will announce the lucky winner on their next Tutorial Tuesday Post. 

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Hearts & Roses...

Hi blog friends! Today I have a Video Tutorial for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store showing you how to watercolor your images with Faber-Castell Gelatos and a baby wipe. You have seen my baby wipe technique using large background stamps, and here is just another way to use these wonderful color sticks. Supplies listed below and are available at the store!

~ Enjoy ~

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite® Papercraft With Sympathy, Hugs and Kisses Clear Stamps

Dies: Spellbinders® Paper Arts A2 Curved Borders One, Die D-Lites™ Vines of Passion

Paper: MME Record It paper pad, Bazzill Basics Paper® White and Pink Cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Tuxedo Black ink pad ink pad, Versamark, Black Embossing Powder, Faber-Castell Gelatos

Embellishments: KaiserCraft White Pearls, Aqua Seam Binding, Beacon Adhesives ZipDry

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.

Aqua Pearl Bangle Bracelet ...

Today, you'll find my tutorial on how to create this pretty bangle bracelet on the Positively Me by Julianna Hudgins blog!! If you haven't played with her Jewel Loom™ yet, you are missing out! It's so fun and easy to do. ~ Enjoy!

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In all you do...

Hello, friends! I wanted to share with you another card I created using the Spellbinders® Paper Arts Shapeabilities® S2-066 Create-a-Flower: Gerber Daisy. I paired the flower with JustRite Papercraft's newest Tufted Cling Background stamp, and the sentiment is from the set called Ribbons and Swags Vintage Label Seven! ~ Enjoy!

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite® Papercraft Ribbons and Swags Vintage Labels Seven, Tufted Cling Background Stamp

Dies: Spellbinders® Shapeabilities® S2-066 Create-a-Flower: Gerber Daisy, Foliage Flourish, JustRite Papercraft Vintage Labels Seven

Paper: Bazzill Basics Green, Black, Pink, Dark Pink, Gray and White Cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Tuxedo Black, Angel Pink, Olive Grove ink pad, Versamark and white embossing powder, sponge daubers, Sakura White Pen

Embellishments: Viva Decor White Pearl Pen, Beacon Adhesives, 3D Foam dots

April Holiday Calendar...

April is the next month in my Holiday Calendar and I chose the theme of "Spring"! After all the ice and snow of last week, I already am ready for spring! I used Spellbinders® Die D-Lites™ Gilded Gate Two and Floral Border for the focal point on this page, and then used Font One Uppercase to spell out "Spring"! I finished it off with pretty butterflies and did a bit of stenciling on the upper edge. Have you started a holiday calendar yet? All supplies are available at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store! ~ Enjoy!

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Project Recipe:

Dies: Spellbinders® Paper Arts Font One Uppercase, Jewel Flowers and Flourishes, Die D-Lites™ Floral Border, Gilded Gate Two

Paper: Graphic 45 Place In Time Collection 8x8, Kraftboard Easel Album, Bazzill Basics Paper® White Cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Summer Sky ink pad, sponge dauber 

Embellishments: KaiserCraft Blue Rhinestones and White Pearls, 1/4 Blue Silk Ribbon, Beacon Adhesives 3-in-1 Advanced Glue, 3D Foam Squares

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.

Seasons Givings Blog Hop Winner!!

I am so excited to announce the Seasons Givings Blog Hop Winner today! It was such a thrill to read all the glorious comments left about my blog and my card! To my new followers and subscribers, Welcome to Crafting with Darsie, my papercrafting journey! To my loyal readers who have been with me, whether it has been since I started, or just recently, I want to thank you so much for visiting with me every time I post. I create for all of YOU and I hope to inspire you even more in the coming year!

Now, without further ado, the winner of my giveaway is:

Emily H said...

Wow! Your work is incredible. i am a new follower. I am so glad I found your blog. Thanks for sharing!

Emily, please contact me with your address and I will mail your prize to you!!

Big Hugs ~ Darsie

Spellbinders Diamond Anniversary: Sneak Peek and Giveaway - Day #3

Welcome to the third day of the Spellbinders Paper Arts™ Diamond Anniversary: Sneak Peek and Giveaway! I am so excited to showcase one of the newest die templates being released at the Winter 2014 Craft and Hobby Association trade show! You will have the chance to win the new die template I have used by entering the contest at the bottom of this post.

I am sneak peeking Spellbinders' Shapeabilities® S2-066 Create-a-Flower: Gerber Daisy:

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Supply List:

• S2-066 Shapeabilities® Create-a-Flower: Gerber Daisy
• S5-152 Expandable Patterns: Fancy Lattice
• S5-190 Nestabilities® Nobel Rectangles #3 and #4
• S6-001 Nestabilities® 5x7 Matting Basics A #6
• S6-002 Nestabilities® 5x7 Matting Basics B #5 and #6
• GC-001 Grand Calibur® Machine 

Promotional Partners:

• May Arts 1.25 White Silk Ribbon
• JustRite Papercraft® Hugs and Kisses Sentiments Clear Stamps
• IMAGINE Crafts®/Tsukineko®: Tuxedo Black, Love Letter and Olive Grove ink pads, sponge daubers
• Bazzill Basics Paper®: Ivory, White, Pink and Light Green cardstock
• KaiserCraft White Pearls
• Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Dots
• Beacon Adhesives ZipDry

To make the card you will also need:

• dry embossing stylus or pen barrel

I am so thrilled to be able to show you how to create your own flower using these dies in the educational video below. Now you can control the look of your flowers with the right shading, shape and form with these easy-to-use die templates!

  Here is a close-up view of the finished Gerber Daisy:

For my second project, I wanted to show you how easy it is to use felt with the Gerber Daisy die templates. I used the Artisan X-plorer™ Machine with the Metal shim, but felt cuts easily in the Grand Calibur as well. I created a pretty Eyeglass Case made from 100% wool felt.

 

Supplies:

Dies: S2-066 Shapeabilities® Create-a-Flower: Gerber Daisy, MMM-001 Artisan X-Plorer, MMM-203 Metal Shim

Materials: 100% Wool Felt: Rose, Pink, Mauve, Dark Mauve and Green, DMC Pink Floss, Needle

Inks: Dark Green Copic Marker

Embellishments: Beacon Adhesives Fabri-Tac, Want2Scrap Swirls Finesse - White Pearls, Black Button

Contest Giveaway

You are more than welcome to leave a comment to this post (I love them!) but in order to be eligible for the giveaway from my blog to win the newly released die set used in this post, you must click the link below and follow the directions there within 48 hours of this posting. 

 

For Contest Entry, click HERE.

 

For official giveaway rules, click HERE.

 

I am just one of many artists participating in Spellbinders Diamond Anniversary Sneak Peek and Giveaway. To see more amazing creations and for another chance to win, make sure you hop over to Linda Duke's blog to see her amazing Sneak Peek!

 

Questions? ContestQuestions@Spellbinders.us  (no entries will be accepted at this email address)

 

Tuesday Tutorial: Butterfly Moments...

Today on Tuesday Tutorial with JustRite Papercraft, I have a video on my baby wipe technique using Faber-Castell Gelatos. I am using the newest release "Butterfly & Vines Cling Background stamp", but any large background stamp will work as well. My sentiment and small butterflies are a sneak peek of a stamp set called "Hydrangea Blooms", due to be released in February. When you watch the video, you'll learn how to emboss using two different colors of embossing powder, and see how to make colorful backgrounds with the gelatos.

This week, JustRite Papercraft is giving away a Gelato Gift set and 4 background stamps of your choice to one of their YouTube Subscribers - current subscribers or new subscribers. Simply become a YouTube Subscriber for your chance to win!
 

Watch the video HERE or HERE!

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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. 

Butterfly Kisses...

Today, the design team of JustRite Papercraft is showcasing another mini cling stamp set called Butterfly Kisses! It's a pretty butterfly with accompanying sentiment and can be used for all occasions. I stamped the butterfly with Versamark ink, embossed with white powder, then gently outlined it using a fine line marker, then topped it off with pearls. I used Faber-Castell Gelatos to create my soft background! ~ Enjoy!

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Save 25% off the Entire Store! 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

Margie Higuchi

Sheri Holt

Darsie Bruno

Kristi Shurr

Angela Barkhouse

Kathy Jones

Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite® Papercraft Butterfly Kisses 

Dies: JustRite Papercraft Vintage Labels Seven

Paper: Bazzill Basics Lt. Aqua, Pink and White Cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Tuxedo Black ink pad, Versamark and white embossing powder

 Faber-Castell Gelatos 

Embellishments: Viva Decor Lavender Pearl Pen, Beacon Adhesives, 3D Foam dots, Recollections Pearls

 

 

Smile ...

You'll find the SEASONS GIVINGS BLOG HOP HERE!!   

(Today is the last day to enter the giveaway)

Hello, friends! I've created a pretty pastel card for you today using a new background stamp from JustRite® Papercraft called "Tulip Damask". You know how much I love their background stamps! I'll be showing more ways to use these gorgeous stamps in the days to come, so stay tuned. Make sure you hop over to their blog and see the beautiful creations from the rest of the design team. ~ Enjoy!

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Save 25% off the Entire Store! 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

Becca Feeken

Heidi Blankenship

Sheri Holt

Eva Dobilas

Marisa Job

Darsie Bruno

Kristi Shurr

Michele Kovak

Angela Barkhouse

Kathy Jones

Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite® Papercraft Tulip Damask Background Stamp, Just a Note Vintage Sentiment Tag

Dies: Spellbinders® Paper Arts Radiant Rectangles

Paper: Bazzill Basics Purple, Pink and White Cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Tuxedo Black, Summer Sky, Angel Pink and Lulu Lavender ink pad, Versamark and white embossing powder, and sponge dauber

Embellishments:  1/4 inch Lavender, Pink and Blue Silk Ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Recollection Rose, Beacon Adhesive, 3D Foam dots, Recollections Pearls

 

Wishing you Strength...

Today I created a pretty fan card using JustRite Papercraft's newest stamp set Ribbons and Swags Vintage Labels Seven being released this week. I used a small stamp from the set and stamped it twice on Vintage Labels Seven with Versamark ink and embossed with white powder. The base of the fan uses another small stamp, and is adhered to the bottom of the seven individual die cuts. ~ Enjoy!

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Save 25% off the Entire Store! 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 

Becca Feeken

Eva Dobilas
Marisa Job
Darsie Bruno
Michele Kovack
Kristi Schurr
Sheri Holt

Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite® Papercraft Ribbons and Swags Vintage Labels Seven

Dies: JustRite Papercraft Vintage Labels Seven, Spellbinders® Paper Arts M-Bossabilities Dainty Dots

Paper: Bazzill Basics Purple and White Cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Tuxedo Black and Lulu Lavender ink pad, Versamark and white embossing powder,

Embellishments: DMC Purple Floss, Viva Decor Lavendar Pearl Pen, Recollection Roses, Beacon Adhesive, 3D Foam dots