Blog Giveaway for New Stamps Sets, Mini Frames & 2" Bottle Caps!

Hi Everyone, 

I'm back from our vacation and I will post some photos asap but I have some great new products and samples to show you today and a great Blog Giveaway for our 2 New Large Stamps Sets, and Ornate Mini Chipboard Frames and new Jumbo 2" Bottle Caps!  Just leave a comment and I will announce a random winner on Monday, Feb 27/12.  Scroll below to see the new products and samples!

First I want to congratulate Gini Williams for having her pretty card make the front cover of Cardmaker Magazine!  Gini used our Bonjour Merci Stamp set to create her Merci card shown below.

Okay, the Giveaway winner can pick our 2 New Stamp Sets -  Sing For Joy and American Beauty - or ANY other 2 large sets. They are so new I don't even have samples to show off yet but will soon!  We are due to get a proof of the new Paper Dolls stamp set tomorrow and if it stamps perfect we should have them in 2 weeks.

I love the way the American Beauty set turned out and I want to try and do a patriotic Canadian set as well, it's just really heard to find cool vintage Canadian images

Since we sold out of the embossed Tattered Angels Frames we've had many requests for a similar item and I found these Mini Frames by Maya Road and they are a great deal with 24 outer and 24 inner frame pieces for $3.99.  Each package includes 8 styles with 3 of each ranging from from over 3” x 2.25” to the smallest at 2.75 x 1.75.

Look at all the fun samples Vicki whipped up if you scroll to the next 3 photos below.  These were made using our Birds & Blossoms Scraps and Birds & Botanical Booklet

I love the colors and shabby feel Vicki created with this altered photo holder she decorated with our Love Mail Scraps and used one of the Mini Frames for her photo.

On this frame Vicki simply used brown ink to stamp text on a chipboard frame, tag, crepe paper ruffle and inked around the edges.  The frame makes a great 'seat' for her Altered Fairy boy.

 DT Member Michele Kovack just made this sweet card using an image from our Little Blessings Scraps and glued glitter to a Tattered Angels Frame (we are sold out of now).  The new frames are not quite as cool but I bet they would also look lovely covered in glitter and Michele explains how she changes the color with a little paint & Diamond Glaze.

 We've had people hound us at shows to find large bottle caps when they see the magnet set Vicki made using our Domestic Goddess Scraps (also see the other cute samples DT Ladies Julie & Pam have created in the Shopatron store).

These are the ones we just got in and they may not be as deep but they see a bit more flared and work great with 2" and 1" punches.

Here are a few new ones using the new 2" Maya Road Bottle Cap shown above. 

Vicki has been a busy lady with her new Accucut Die out and I adore this album she did using a bunch of our papers on CD #1, Creating With Vintage Patterns. You can see a great layout as well HERE on her blog called Grandma's Kitchen.

I can't get over how real the paper faux metal frame and cameo look that DT Member Julie Campbell printed from CD # 2 Creating With Vintage Illustrations to use on her layout below.

I missed this pretty post that Tammy Roberts did when I was away using our $5.00 Digital Valentine Kit and  Love You Mother Stamp Set.  You can see another adorable card on Tammy's Blog.

Lastly,  look at the cute outfit my youngest daughter bought for our dog Otis.  He actually doesn't even seem to mind wearing them.

I will be back on Friday with vacation photos and some great links I think you will enjoy!

Don't forget to leave a comment here to be entered to WIN 2 Large Clear Art Stamp Sets, a package of Fancy Chipboard Frames and Mixed Bottle Caps.

Wishing you joy & creativity

Sandy Redburn

Crafty Secrets

Check Our Store Locator
Visit Our Online Store
Join Us on Facebook!

This Blog: http://heartwarmingvintage.blogspot.com
Our Website: http://www.craftysecrets.com
Toll Free Phone or Fax 1-888 597-8898
Local Phone 604 597-8817

Crafty Secrets Head Office
15430 78 A Ave.,
Surrey, BC V3S 8R4

USA Warehouse
250 H. Street, #436
Blaine,WA 98230

Valentines Day Fun

Hello everyone!  Vicki here, filling in for Sandy while she is away.  I thought it only fitting that I share a few more Valentines Day projects done with the Vintage Valentine Download kit today.

Look at these sweet projects made by Pam Hooten.  I love the way she added that sucker to the front of the card, and don't those cupcake wraps look so awesome?  Gorgeous colors!

(below) I created this fold up card, using papers and images from the Vintage Valentine CD, and my Shadowbox die design from AccuCut.   I thought it would be fun for a Grandparent to give to a Grandchild.   (A little Candy.. and a little "cash") lol

After Valentines day has passed, I will still be using many of these papers for many other projects. I love them!

I had a little "Valentine" themed gathering the other day, at my house for my art group. I printed some of the papers from the Vintage Valentine kit, out on cardstock and used another AccuCut die to create these "cracker style" candy containers.  

    Wishing you all a  very Happy Valentines Day!

Thanks for stopping by....

                                               Vicki

I'm So Happy and Look What's Coming!

Hi Everyone, Scroll below to see NEW Wonderful Things to Come!

I'm so HAPPY I could do a dance! If you have been here to this Blog over the last 2 days you probably noticed it was a mess, the template and a bunch of links had disappeared. I lost the template a couple of days ago trying to do a post doing a post and no one could help me, not the Blogger Forum, or a Tech Company who refunded my money. About 2 hours ago I FIXED it by myself!!! Thank goodness because we are leaving on a vacation tonight my husband signed us up for. I blame him all the time but I'm excited. It's spur of the moment, $250.00 ea to go on a sailboat around islands off Cancun for a week with friends! I'm bring a bunch of work but I feel so lucky to go.

Cindy and Denisa will be here looking after things, and Shelley is back in shipping - so to celebrate all this good news I'm asking Shelley to send extra GIFTS until I get back with a FREE SUMMERTIME BOOKLET with all orders over $15.00 and a with orders over $50.00 a FREE SHEET OF COTTON SPRINGTIME SCRAPS and a SMALL STAMP SET!

We have been working like crazy on a bunch of different things but I want to show you a new Stamp Set we just finished and the other 2 new ones should arrive any day! Plus a peek at more new papers going on CD # 3!

Here is a new Large paper doll set coming called All Dolled Up

 Okay, check all these wonderful papers that will be on CD 3!  The first 2 are by Astrid from Scotland who is helping with design work!!

The rest are by Cindy, our head graphic designer and you can see others I showed HERE

 Vicki is going to do a post while I'm away

See you soon

Sandy

Crafty Secrets

Check Our Store Locator
Visit Our Online Store
Join Us on Facebook!

This Blog: http://heartwarmingvintage.blogspot.com
Our Website: http://www.craftysecrets.com
Toll Free Phone or Fax 1-888 597-8898
Local Phone 604 597-8817

Crafty Secrets Head Office
15430 78 A Ave.,
Surrey, BC V3S 8R4

USA Warehouse
250 H. Street, #436
Blaine,WA 98230

Vintage Valentine Projects, Valentine Giveaway Sat & Sun, My Trip to Chintz & Co. Store

Hi Everyone,  Update: this Giveaway is closed but you can enter Pam's Big Giveaway

Yes - there are 2 Giveaways left for our Vintage Valentine Download 5 Day Giveaway - today Feb 4, and tomorrow! To enter, simply leave a comment HERE on this Blog Post, or on Our Facebook Page and tell us a story, what you have done or made to make Valentines more fun or special at your house, at work, for those people you care about? Yes, you can enter on each day with a different post and thanks for all the fabulous ideas!

 UPDATE ON WINNERS!
Wed, Feb 1 Winner: Donna H.

Thurs, Feb 2 Winner: Ruth Greene

Fri, Feb 3 Winner:  Gale

Sat, Feb 4 Winner: Dawn's Craft Place

Sun, Feb 5 Winner from Blog:  Sarah Stainback 92 years young, still making valentines and can remember as a child leaving them on doorsteps for surprise recipients 
From Our Facebook Page: Sar Tann for all her ideas for celebrating with her kids and being a self esteem builder.   

Thanks so much to everyone for all your wonderful stories and ideas from heart shaped pancakes & pizzas to decorating and craft projects! 

I have some wonderful new samples to show you created with a variety of our products, plus photos from my visit to the Chintz & Co Store in Victoria last weekend!

I love this pretty layout the DT Leader Vicki Chrisman designed using new dies from Accucut along with some of our Sew Nice Scraps and Sew Special Stamp Set. Paper from Prima and the colors are yummy! 

I'm showing these memory drink glasses again because they are such a great deal and quick gift if you can find any at your local Dollar Tree Store. I picked these up in Blaine, WA last month for $1.00 but they have sold out.  Vicki dressed them up with papers from CD # 1, Creating with Vintage Patterns.  They also had the ceramic style ones you can stamp similar to ones JoAnns  sells.  Please tell us if you know where else to get them?

  DT Member Julie Campbell created some wonderful Valentines projects including this card and mini envelope from our new Downloadable Kit - but you can also see the pretty layout Julie did here on her blog and how she turned her grandmother into a little angel.

I love this little printable envelope Cindy created for the Kit with a mini calling card.  The way Julie inked around the edges adds great definition.

DT Member Heidi Blankenship altered this tag using a script stamp from our SL31 Artsy Banner Stamp Set and asst Spellbinders Dies.

I adore this pretty card Debbie Marcinkiewicz designed using a combo of our Love Scraps and Bonjour Merci Stamp Set. You can see another card on Deb's Blog.

I just spotted this cute card past DT Member Marisa Grosson posted on our Facebook page using the Valentine Downloadable $5.00 Kit.

Scott & I had a spur of the moment invitation last Friday to go to Victoria, BC to drop off supplies a friend needed for a job.  All expenses paid - how could we refuse?  I had 10 minutes to pack so we could catch the ferry boat.  My favorite part was we had a time to go to the Chintz & Company Store in downtown Victoria. It was an ugly rainy day but this was the bright spot for me. Look at the cool green chair!

They also have a store in Vancouver (I LOVE) and 2 in Alberta. Sorry ladies - it's all Canadian but worth the visit when you visit. I never thought I would get into fake plants but they have the nicest fake plants and I've bought several of their mini ones over the years to pop into vintage tea cups as a gift for friends.

I fell in love with these ceramic busts with different styles of ladies heads

Scott took all the photos with his cell phone and this one was blurry but I wanted to show you how cool these drawers looked with the giant angel statue across the front.

I own so many images as nice as these (or nicer) 

that I've been saving to license. I need to find a pillow mfg

Look at this beautifully crafted royal doggie bed

Lastly, later when heading back to our hotel we drove along the harbor and saw the BC Parliment Buildings all lit up and they looked like a fairytale castle!

The ferry ride home in the rain made me realize I need to go back this summer when the sky is blue and the breeze is warm. Funny - today (a week later) it was pretty nice out and would have been beautiful. 


See you soon and don't forget to leave a comment HERE to enter our giveaway. 

Also, be sure to Enter DT Member Pam Hooten's Fantastic Giveaway for:  CD # 2 – plus: a sheet of Love Mail Creative Scraps, Altered Fairies Creative Scraps, Babyland Vintage Cuts, Baby Boy Vintage Postcard Kit and Childhood Images & Journal Notes Booklet! She will announce a winner Tues, Feb 7/12

Sandy Redburn

Crafty Secrets

Check Our Store Locator
Visit Our Online Store
Join Us on Facebook!

This Blog: http://heartwarmingvintage.blogspot.com
Our Website: http://www.craftysecrets.com
Toll Free Phone or Fax 1-888 597-8898
Local Phone 604 597-8817

Crafty Secrets Head Office
15430 78 A Ave.,
Surrey, BC V3S 8R4

USA Warehouse
250 H. Street, #436
Blaine,WA 98230