Giveaway Winner!

Posted April 19, 2013 by (5 Comments)


Good Morning All!

I want to thank everyone who left a comment on Monday’s post. I get an email every time someone comments, and I read every single one of them. My husband saw my Inbox and said I was crazy. But how can I not read something someone wrote to me? It would be rude not to. And actually, it seems right to respond to all of them, but unfortunately I just can’t. So, please know that I’m reading your responses, and I appreciate them all so much!

The winner of the Ellen Hutson giveaway is Erika C. Erika, I emailed you.

Thank you again to everyone!

Darlene

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Wednesday’s Card: Masked and Blended Flowers

Posted April 17, 2013 by (35 Comments)

Masked and Blended Flowers
Masked and Blended (zoom)

Hi All,

Okay, so I have to say that I really don’t know how I came up with this card. I don’t think I’ve ever used a bird on a card before. I’m just not that into birds. Well, except for owls of course!! Anyway, I used masking after I stamped my flowers, then I blended them with a blender pen.

I really like this Elements of Style stamp for scrapbooking. I didn’t think I had used it on a card before, so that’s why I decided to use it for today. But, I just now searched my blog and found one HERE! Ha! Anyway, picking a stamp set is usually the first step in my card-making process. And then I think about it day and night, lol!

Some good news on the shopping front… Dick Blick is having 15% off orders of $79 or more PLUS free shipping if you order $99 or more. If you’re thinking about Copic Markers, you can’t beat $4.45 per marker (after the 15% off). Dick Blick also has my favorite Inktense Pencils for significantly cheaper than other online crafting store (used on THIS card, THIS card, and THIS card). They also sell some Faber Castell products. The sale runs through Thursday, 4/18. Use CDFK at checkout!

Someone pointed out to me that Ellen is out of the Everything Flowers stamp I used on Monday. You can also find it at scrapbook.com.

I’ve spent quite a bit of time working on my new site design the last couple of weeks, so I think I’ll have it ready to go this weekend! I’m excited about it and hope you will like it. I started using my new logo in my photos, so that’s a little sneak peek. It’s actually a very clean and simple look. :)

If you haven’t commented on my Ellen Hutson guest post from Monday, please check it out. There is a great giveaway, thanks to Ellen.

Enjoy the video!

Darlene

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Ellen Hutson CLASSroom Guest Post and GIVEAWAY!!

Posted April 15, 2013 by (381 Comments)

Gelato Flowers

Hi All!

I’m excited to say that I was invited into the Ellen Hutson CLASSroom today!!

I made a card using Faber Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos and Big Brush Pens from the blue and green Mixed Media Sets. I love how the markers glide and blend on top of the Gelatos. I also used the Big Brush white pen for highlights – it’s opaque and applies like a marker. I used my finger to blend pretty much everything, but the good news is that everything is water soluble. So, no inky fingers. :)

The awesome news is that Ellen is giving away the products I used on this card! How cool is that? Take a look at this blog candy:
Darlene DeVries Blog Candy

Love it! Leave a comment here on this blog post by this Thursday, April 18th, 11:59pmCT to enter a chance to win. I’ll announce the winner here on Friday, April 19th.

Head on over to the Ellen Hutson CLASSroom to read more about this card and see the video. I’ve also posted the video below.

See you Wednesday!

Darlene

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Wednesday’s Card: Chalkboard Butterfly

Posted April 10, 2013 by (27 Comments)

Chalkboard Butterfly

Hi All,

I’m calling this a chalkboard because it kind of looks like one to me, but maybe not? I don’t know. :)

The technique is pretty easy, and the good news is that you can be really sloppy with your distress ink and not worry about blocks and lines, lol!!

I decided to leave off the sentiment for now. Maybe I’ll add one later. If I do, I’ll probably put it in the lower right corner. Or maybe I’ll just leave it blank – I kind of like it nice and clean.

So my Ellen Hutson guest post is going to be this Monday!! I’m really excited about it. I’m using gelatos and I’ll have a video too! The best part – GIVEAWAY!! Ellen Hutson is a really sweet, generous person. You’ll want to come back and enter.

Until then, have a great weekend. :)

Darlene

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FREE SHIPPING NOW at Stampin’ Up!

Posted April 6, 2013 by (1 Comment)

Free Shipping
Hi All,

Just a quick post today to let you know that Stampin’ Up! has free shipping now through Monday! On everything, no minimums, no limits. I can’t remember the last time SU offered this, so take advantage!

As most of you know, my sister is a demonstrator and she donates 20% of every sale to Foster Kids Charity. If you plan to order, please go through her store to help these children.

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW!

Thank you! Be back Wednesday…

Darlene

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