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These might be the most exciting 12 days of December with select Big Shot dies and vinyl sheets for the Big Shot on sale! The 12 Days of Holiday Sales begin today and runs through December 22.

Some of the items introduced in this sale are new colors of Décor Elements vinyl sheets. There are 18 new colors to choose from, and they make great projects when you use them with Big Shot dies. Consider pairing the Clear Décor Elements vinyl sheets with the Tulipe Bigz die to create an etched-like design on a vase. Or use the Decorative Accent Bigz dies with the Old Olive Décor Element vinyl sheets to enhance a frame. The combination of Big Shot dies and Décor Elements vinyl sheets is sure to take your creativity to a new level!

Tell your husband!!! Shop now — sale is only until Dec. 22nd!

 

Item	Page #	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
114515	195	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
114516	195	Cherry Blossom Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115957	195	Thanks Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
114513	195	Sweetest Stem Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115952	195	Hi Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115951	197	Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits die	$74.95	$59.96
113446	197	Build a Flower #2 Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$19.95	$16.96
114509	197	Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$21.95	$18.66
113448	197	Hearts Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$19.95	$16.96
113457	198	Tulipe Bigz die	$21.95	$16.46
115954	198	Two Tags Bigz die	$21.95	$18.66
114524	199	Fringed Flower Bigz die	$19.95	$15.96
114523	199	Decorative Accents Bigz die	$19.95	$15.96
114534	199	Flower Bigz Clear die	$19.95	$15.96
113473	199	5-Point 3D Star Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113472	199	Circle 3D Ornament Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113470	199	Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113465	199	Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
115961	200	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$42.95	$32.21
113483	200	Pennant Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
113484	200	Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die	$39.95	$31.96
116760	201	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
116759	201	Pop-Up 3D Ball Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
114890	201	Matchbox Bigz XL die	$42.95	$36.51
113458	202	Flower Layers Originals die	$15.95	$13.56
114336	158	Kraft Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114334	158	Dark Gray Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114337	158	Chocolate Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114335	158	White Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
118797	n/a	So Saffron Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118798	n/a	Rose Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118799	n/a	Taken With Teal Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118800	n/a	Pretty In Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118801	n/a	Bashful Blue Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118802	n/a	Real Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118803	n/a	Old Olive Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118804	n/a	Black Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118805	n/a	Night of Navy Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118806	n/a	Certainly Celery Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118807	n/a	Tempting Turquoise Décor Elements Sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118808	n/a	Clear Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118809	n/a	Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118810	n/a	Pixie Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118812	n/a	Sahara Sand Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118813	n/a	Gable Green Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118814	n/a	Basic Gray Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118815	n/a	Chalkboard Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$14.95	$11.21

 

 

Can you tell I really like the new Autumn Meadows designer series paper?  This is another beautiful fall card using that paper as well as Neutral Buttons and Large Silk Flowers from the Pretties Kit.

Additional Stampin’ Up! Product Used:

• Bermuda Bay Classic Ink
• Chocolate Chip Classic Ink
• Dusty Durango Classic Ink
• Sponges
• Pop-up Glue Dots
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Stampin’  Dimensionals
• Close to Cocoa Cardstock

Technique Used: Sponging

I did a lot of sponging on this card project although it may not all be so obvious.  I used Dusty Durango and Chocolate Chip ink, sponging the edges of the card front panel (a piece of Autumn Meadows designer series paper, 4 x 5-1/4).  A small, striped piece of designer series paper was adhered to the left side of the panel using SNAIL adhesive. Close to Cocoa cardstock was used as the base, standard card size (landscape).

On the Silk Flowers I sponged Bermuda Bay in the middle and then a combination of Dusty Durango and Chocolate Chip Classic Ink on the petals of each flower.  I used Mini Glue dots to adhere the buttons to the flower center and Pop-up Glue Dots to adhere the large flowers to the card front panel.

The greeting was sponged with Chocolate Chip and Bermuda Bay Classic Ink after stamping the greeting in Chocolate Chip ink. Then it was adhered to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Other Thoughts:

• Try adding Dazzling Diamonds to the petals of the flowers.
• Use Rhinestone brads or Filigree Brads for the center of each flower.
• Use felt flowers as the center of the flowers.

I thought of making a Halloween card using the new In Colors Bermuda Bay and Rich Razzleberry.  Although not made with traditional fall colors, I enjoyed making this card and doing something a little different.

Stampin’ Up! Product Used:

• Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Basic Black Cardstock
• Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay, and Basic Black Classic Ink
• Brayer Tool
• Black Embossing Powder
• Versa Mark
• Embossing Buddy
• SNAIL  Adhesive
• Stampin’ Dimensionals
• Bermuda Bay 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon

 

Instructions:

1. Cut a standard card size from Rich Razzleberry.
2. Cut a piece of 4 x 5-1/4 inch piece of Basic Black.
3. Cut a piece of piece of Whisper White cardstock 2/18’s smaller than the Basic Black piece.
4. Cut a scrap piece of Basic Black cardstock to fit desired greeting. Then cut another piece of scrap Whisper White paper 2/18’s smaller.
5. Using the Brayer tool, first roll it several times in Bermuda Bay Classic Ink and then over the Whisper White pieces of cardstock until desired color/darkness is obtained.
6. Rinse the Brayer tool with hot water to clean off.
7. Then ink the Brayer in Rich Razzleberry and roll over the Whisper White pieces again.
8. Then using the Embossing Buddy, chalk up the area where you will stamp the greeting and haunted images.
9. Then stamp images in Versa Mark, then stamp on Whisper White cardstock.
10. Sprinkle with Black Embossing Powder and heat.
11. Then adhere all the pieces – the Whisper White pieces onto the Basic Black pieces.
12. Using the Brayer tool again, roll it in Basic Black Classic Ink and then roll over the Bermuda Bay polka dotted ribbon.
13. Then wrap the ribbon around the front panel and knot.
14. Adhere panel to card front.
15. Adhere greeting panel to front panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

 Other Suggestions:

• Try other colors or stamp sets.
• Add sponging in Basic Black around the edges of the front panel.

More Halloween to come! Check out the featured project from Stampin’ Up!

 

 

Stampin’ Up! has a few great specials for the month of August.  We are celebrating kids and the kid in everyone!

 

 

From August 1st through September 30th when you purchase the Decor Elements Growth Chart, you will get a FREE applicator tool.

 

From August 1st through August 31st, when you spend $35 on stamp sets from the Growing Up section of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (pages 74-90) you will receive a FREE package of Designer buttons–a $7.95 value!

Eligible buttons are listed below.

 

 

Item #	Page	Description	Retail Value
116313	181	Playground Designer buttons	$7.95
116312	181	Sherbet Designer buttons	$7.95
114333	181	Button Latte Designer buttons	$7.95

 

Contact me for more information or visit my Stampin’ Up! website to place your order.

 

Well, the time has come for the final "Deal of the Week".

 

This week we have our Heart to Heart Punch at a special price of $10.99 which is 30% OFF the regular price of $15.95.  If you have never used this cool punch, now is the time to give it a try and take advantage of this special price. 

Hurry, the deal ends July 31st.

The Printed Window Sheets that were in the Occasions Mini have been added to the new 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog.  But, they have added a few more designs.  Now you can have a choice of more designs to create wonderful projects with these Printed Window Sheets.

Here are the different designs:

Flowers Fantasy – 115705 (12 x 12 ") – $7.95

Seasonal Pieces – 115706 (12 x 12") – $7.95

Clearly Thanks – 115122 (8 1/2 x 11") – $5.95

Contact me for more information or visit my Stampin’ Up! website to get your Printed Window Sheets today.

My stamping time has finally been restored!  We have been watching LSU play in the College World Series, and they won the Championship last night.

I have really been stamping (but not taking pictures or posting the projects), so I have lots of nice projects to share using my new products from the new catty!

As we say in Baton Rouge, Geaux Tigers!

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