Sunday, August 30, 2015

Grateful...

Hi everyone! Welcome to Day Seven of the Joy Clair August Release. Today we are introducing a lovely Christmas themed set designed by Amy Tedder called Thank You for Everything Clear Stamps. I created a simple background piece for this card using the small floral elements, then enhanced it with Spellbinders® Paper Arts A2 Curved Borders One. I always love a quick card!

Joy Clair Giveaway Day Seven - For your chance to win today's release set Thank You for Everything Clear Stamps, simply leave a comment answering today's question of the day on their post.  

Though I love the comments you leave, to enter the Giveaway, you MUST comment on Joy Clair's blog post

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

Joy Clair Blog
Michele Kovack
Kristi Schurr
Marisa Job
Darsie Bruno

Project Recipe:
Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper® White, Light Blue and Olive Green Cardstock

Saturday, August 29, 2015

Joyful Wishes...

Hi everyone! Welcome to Day Six of the Joy Clair August Release. Today we are introducing a lovely Christmas themed set designed by Amy Tedder called Joyful Wishes Clear Stamps. I've created one of my Victorian type tags using Spellbinders® Paper Arts Draping Vines Elements, Romantic Rectangles Two, and Jewel Flowers and Flourishes with some pretty floral pieces. This beautiful tag would be perfect for a hostess gift!

Joy Clair Giveaway Day Six - For your chance to win today's release set Joyful Wishes Clear Stamps, simply leave a comment answering today's question of the day on their post.  
 
Though I love the comments you leave, to enter the Giveaway, you MUST comment on Joy Clair's blog post

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

Joy Clair Blog
Darsie Bruno
Eva Dobilas
Kathy Jones
Michele Kovack

Project Recipe:
Paper: Bo Bunny Christmas patterned paper, Bazzill Basics Paper® Ivory and Olive Green Cardstock

Friday, August 28, 2015

Home Sweet Home...

Hi everyone! Welcome to Day Five of the Joy Clair August Release. Today we are introducing a a nice Snowman themed set designed by Amy Tedder called Rustic Occasions Sentiments Clear Stamps. I simply stenciled  Spellbinders® Paper Arts Floral Cottage with pink inks then placed the sentiment in the center and finished it off with twine. A quick card that could be framed for a new neighbor!

Joy Clair Giveaway Day Five - For your chance to win today's release set Rustic Occasions Sentiments Clear Stamps, simply leave a comment answering today's question of the day on their post.  
Though I love the comments you leave, to enter the Giveaway, you MUST comment on Joy Clair's blog post

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

Joy Clair Blog
Angela Barkhouse 
Michele Kovack
Kathy Jones
Darsie Bruno

Project Recipe:
Paper: patterned paper, Bazzill Basics Paper® White, Kraft and Pink Cardstock
Embellishments: Tan Twine

Thursday, August 27, 2015

A Wonderful Life...

Hi everyone! Have you heard about Spellbinders® Paper Arts newest little machine called the Sapphire Mini Die Cutting Machine, that is only available at JoAnn's. The machine cuts and embosses dies up to 2.25" wide, is affordable and portable!

For my card today, I've used Fleurs and Flourishes Die Set, an 11-piece set of beautiful flourish design die shapes, perfect for creating embellishments, adorning cards, scrapbook pages and more. Spellbinders® Sapphire die templates allow you to cut, emboss and stencil shapes to make beautiful handmade embellishments for cards, crafts and more. They have an affordable price, starting at $4.99,  that allows you to experiment with paper crafting without making a big commitment. 
 
My stamp set is called Peony Scrolls from Altenew (I love them and plan on getting a lot more) and I colored the image with Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers, a new love as well!

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Paper: Watercolor paper, Bazzill Basics Paper® Light Pink and Olive Green Cardstock, Gold Mirror Paper
Embellishments: KaiserCraft Pink Pearls

Cozy Snowman Wishes...

Hi everyone! Welcome to Day Four of the Joy Clair August Release. Today we are introducing a a nice Snowman themed set designed by Amy Tedder called Cozy Snowman Wishes Clear Stamps. I colored this darling snowman and snow lady with Copics, then cut them out and put them on a simple background. Fun card!

Joy Clair Giveaway Day Four - For your chance to win today's release set Cozy Snowman Wishes Clear Stamps, simply leave a comment answering today's question of the day on their post.  
 
Though I love the comments you leave, to enter the Giveaway, you MUST comment on Joy Clair's blog post

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Paper: patterned paper, Bazzill Basics Paper® White, Light Aqua and Pink Cardstock
Embellishments: White Puffy Paint

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Thinking of You...

Hi everyone! Welcome to Day Three of the Joy Clair August Release. A special thanks to everyone who stopped by yesterday and left a comment on my and their blog post.  Today we are introducing a a nice sentiment themed set designed by Amy Tedder called Hugs and Smiles Clear Stamps. For this card, I used shimmery gold Perfect Pearls and black ink to showcase the stamp set.

Joy Clair Giveaway Day Three - For your chance to win today's release set Hugs and Smiles Clear Stamps, simply leave a comment answering today's question of the day on their post.  
 
Though I love the comments you leave, to enter the Giveaway, you MUST comment on Joy Clair's blog post

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Project Recipe:
Paper: Acetate, Bazzill Basics Paper® White, Purple and Black Cardstock
Embellishments: Xyron Creation Station, Gold Perfect Pearls, Lavender and Purple Rhinestones, Gold Twine and 1/8 inch Lavender Silk Ribbon

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Hi Friend...

Hi everyone! Welcome to day two of the Joy Clair August Release. A special thanks to everyone who stopped by yesterday and left a comment on my and their blog post.  Today we are introducing a fun bandana themed set designed by Amy Tedder called Bandana Bits Clear Stamps. I used Ken Oliver's ColorBurst Watercolor powders for my background, then stamped the bandana bits with Versamark then embossed with lavender powder. Add some pearls and a pretty Spellbinder's Paper Arts butterfly and a card was made!

Joy Clair Giveaway Day Two - For your chance to win today's release set Bandana Bits Clear Stamps, simply leave a comment answering today's question of the day on their post. You have until Wednesday August 26th to leave your comment here. A winner will be announced on Thursday's Release release post. (August 27th). Though I love the comments you leave, to enter the Giveaway, you MUST comment on Joy Clair's blog post

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Project Recipe:
Paper: Watercolor Paper, Bazzill Basics Paper® White and Dark Purple Cardstock
Inks: Ken Oliver's ColorBurst Watercolor powders, Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Versamark ink pad, Lavender Embossing Powder
Embellishments: Pearl Strips, Pearl Sprigs

Monday, August 24, 2015

Just Because...

Hi everyone! I have another card for you using Spellbinders® Paper Arts newest little machine called the Sapphire Mini Die Cutting Machine, that is only available at JoAnn's. The machine cuts and embosses dies up to 2.25" wide, is affordable and portable. Spellbinders® Sapphire die templates allow you to cut, emboss and stencil shapes to make beautiful handmade embellishments for cards, crafts and more. They have a great price, starting at $4.99,  that allows you to experiment with paper crafting without making a big commitment. 

Today, my card uses Sapphire Dies: Hearts and Flowers:

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Paper: Graphic 45 Patterned paper, Bazzill Basics Paper® Ivory and Green Cardstock
Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Memento Bamboo Leaves and Olive Grove ink pads, sponge dauber 

Autumn Tree...

Hi everyone! Welcome to Day One of Joy Clair's very first release. They have been busy behind the scenes for weeks designing stamps and building a website and finally the big day is here! I can't wait to share with you today the the first Joy Clair Stamp Set. Hello Autumn Clear Stamps is a 6" x 8" clear photopolymer set with 21 images designed by Amy Tedder

Hope over to their blog to see the rest of the guest designers who are playing with the new stamps!

Joy Clair August Release Give Away Day One - for your chance to win today's release set Hello Autumn Clear Stamps, simple leave a comment on Joy Clair's blog post, telling them where you found out about their new stamp company (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Blog Post (please tell them that Darsie sent you). They will randomly select a winner from all the comments left on their post by 4 pm EST on Tuesday August 25th. The winner will be announced on Wednesday  August 26th in the release post. Good Luck Everyone!!

Though I love the comments you leave, to enter the Giveaway, you MUST comment on Joy Clair's blog post!

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Project Recipe:
Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper® Ivory, Craft and Black Cardstock
Embellishments: Burlap, Black/Ivory Gingham Ribbon

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Heartfelt Thanks...

I'm super excited to share with you a new line of clear stamps, designed by the The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store called Stamp Simply Clear Stamps. These stamps were designed with a few specifics in mind. First, they had to be both pretty in appearance and they had to be very usable stamps for those projects we all seem to need time and time again. And secondly, it was important that they contain not only beautiful sentiments for the outside of the card but that they also contain heartfelt and sincere messages for the inside of the card. 
There are 4 sets in this release and they can be purchased individually or as a Full Release Offer for an even greater value. You can see ALL the Stamp Simply Clear Stamps here.
 
Here is the lucky winner from my blog of one of the newly released stamp sets, selected by random number generators.

#19 – Dottie
“Once again a lovely card with beautifully scripted sentiments. Yes I love them and we all are on the lookout for such as these. Thanks for the opportunity to win a set; I am very sure they will get used quite often!”
 
PLEASE email Sharon with your mailing address and the name of the stamp set you’d like. 

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Project Recipe:
Paper: Kaisercraft Rustic Harmony 6x6 paper pad, Bazzill Basics Paper® Brown and Tan Cardstock

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.

Friday, August 21, 2015

Let it Snow...

Hi everyone! Today, I have a wintry card for you, using the newest "Create a Flake Six" and "Let it Snow" die templates from Spellbinders® Paper Arts. This was easy to create! All you have to do is cut the snowflakes using copy paper and lay them onto white cardstock. Spray your chosen colors of Fireworks Sprays over the cardstock, then remove the snowflakes and let dry. I then laid the "Let it Snow" die templates onto the panel and stenciled through the letters for my sentiment! I finished it with a few decorative pearls and am quite pleased with the results.

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Dies: SpellbindersPaper Arts® Create a Flake Six, Let it Snow
Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper® Purple and White Cardstock
Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Memento Grape Jelly ink pads, sponge dauber, Fireworks Sprays: Summer Sky, Lulu Lavender and Angel Pink
Embellishments: White Self-Adhesive Pearls, 3-in-1 Advanced Glue

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Birthday Blessings...

I'm super excited to share with you a new line of clear stamps, designed by the The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store called Stamp Simply Clear Stamps. These stamps were designed with a few specifics in mind. First, they had to be both pretty in appearance and they had to be very usable stamps for those projects we all seem to need time and time again. And secondly, it was important that they contain not only beautiful sentiments for the outside of the card but that they also contain heartfelt and sincere messages for the inside of the card. 

There are 4 sets in this release and they can be purchased individually or as a Full Release Offer for an even greater value. You can see ALL the Stamp Simply Clear Stamps here.

The Stamp Simply Design Team and the main blog will give away ONE of the four stamp sets -- winners choice. A comment on MY post enters you into MY giveaway. A comment on all blogs gives you that many chances to win.  Comments close FRI night, 8/21, 6 pm EST and the winners will be announced Sat at 8 am EST on the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store's blog, so be sure to check back to see if you have won!. 

Here are the participating designers:

Darsie Bruno (you are here)

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Paper: Kaisercraft Key to my Heart 6x6 paper pad, Bazzill Basics Paper® Green and Ivory Cardstock
Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Memento Cottage Ivy ink pad

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.

Monday, August 17, 2015

Noel Tree...

Hi everyone! Today, I have a clean and simple card for you, using the newest "Tree with Bows" die template from Spellbinders® Paper Arts. This came together so fast, and if you need to mass produce a lot of Christmas cards, then this design is for you! Simply cut and stencil the tree, add it to your favorite background paper and add a sentiment! Easy as 1-2-3, yet so elegant!

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As a special treat from me:

Get 20% off at check out in the month of August when you use coupon code: 20offDB
One use per customer. Not to be combined with any other offer. Offer expires 8/31/15

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Project Recipe:

Dies: SpellbindersPaper Arts® Tree with Bows, Holiday Sentiments
Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper® Green, Red and White Cardstock, Gold Mirror Paper
Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Memento Cottage Ivy ink pads, sponge dauber,
Embellishments: 3-in-1 Advanced Glue

Friday, August 14, 2015

Happy Birthday...

Hi everyone! Today, I'm excited to show you another new die set from the newly launched "Let's Party" line by Spellbinders® Paper Arts. The Party Line collection is for anyone who wants to make any day a day of celebration by creating a handmade card, party decorations or gifts. It was specifically created to help celebrate a special moment and they are so simple to use, yet deliver fabulous results! 

I love stair step cards, but getting the right measurements can be tricky! Spellbinders has taken all the hard work out of that process and has a fabulous new die template set called Decorated Birthday that enables you to cut and fold a stair step card in one easy step! 

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 To create your 5½ x 4⅛” card base, mountain fold the first pair of 1” score lines (closest to the edge) and valley fold the second pair of 1” score lines. Mountain fold the 3⅜” score line in the middle and mountain fold the last pair of 1” score lines. Cut/emboss various elements in the set and decorate the card for your desired look.
To create your cover panel, simply cut the die again using your preferred designer paper, then cut along the lines as shown.
 
As a special treat from me:

Get 20% off at check out in the month of August when you use coupon code: 20offDB
One use per customer. Not to be combined with any other offer. Offer expires 8/31/15

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Project Recipe:

Dies: SpellbindersPaper Arts® Let's Party - Decorated Birthday
Paper: Patterned paper, Bazzill Basics Paper® Light Green, Medium Pink and White Cardstock
Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Memento Angel Pink ink pads, sponge dauber, Memento Markers
Embellishments: Self-Adhesive Pearl Strips, 3-in-1 Advanced Glue

Friday, August 07, 2015

Let's Party!

Hi everyone! Today, I'm excited to show you a new die set from the newly launched "Let's Party" line by Spellbinders® Paper Arts.The Party Line collection is for anyone who wants to make any day a day of celebration by creating a handmade card, party decorations or gifts. It was specifically created to help celebrate a special moment and they are so simple to use, yet deliver fabulous results!

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I love stair step cards, but getting the right measurements can be tricky! Spellbinders has taken all the hard work out of that process and has a fabulous new die template set called Gift of Happiness that enables you to cut and fold a stair step card in one easy step! To create your 5½ x 4⅛” card base, mountain fold the 2¼” score line and accordion fold the 3¼” score lines to form three mountain folds. Cut/emboss various elements in the set and decorate the card for your desired look.

As a special treat from me:

Get 20% off at check out in the month of August when you use coupon code: 20offDB
One use per customer. Not to be combined with any other offer. Offer expires 8/31/15


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Project Recipe:
Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Large Birthday Party Sentiments Clear Stamps
Dies: Spellbinders Paper Arts® Let's Party - Gift Of Happiness, Sweet Wish and Fun on a String
Paper: Patterned paper, Bazzill Basics Paper® White, Teal, Red and Orange Cardstock
Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Memento Teal Zeal and Tuxedo Black ink pads, sponge dauber, Memento Markers
Embellishments: Red Seam Binding, 3-in-1 Advanced Glue