Winter Wonderland...

I've created this darling Winter Wonderland Shaker Jar for you today using a recycled clear jar that had been full of chocolate covered raisins (my favorite)! Once the candy was gone, I added styrofoam in the bottom, then cut and embossed my assorted wintry dies before gluing them to the foam. I put in iridescent snowflakes, then added a fluffy tulle bow and finished it off with a snowflake die cut! It was a fun project to do, and sits nicely on my table in my living room! Project Recipe with supplies are below! ~Enjoy!

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Christmas Vintage Labels One

Dies: Spellbinders® Paper Arts 2013 Holiday Trees, 2013 Snowflake Pendant, Frosty Forms, Fancy Framed Tags Two

Paper: Anna Griffin Emerald Forest Paper pad, Bazzill Basics Paper® White Cardstock, Red/Green/Gold/White Glitter Paper

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Rhubarb Stalk ink pad

Embellishments: White Tulle, KaiserCraft Red/Green Rhinestones, Red/Green Pearls, 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.

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.