Archive for the ‘Big Shot of the Month Club’ Category:
The Color Blue: Good for Snow AND Flowers
Mmmm… we’re in the middle of a few days of Winter Storm. They’re calling it “Snowmageddon” on the radio, so you know it must be exciting stuff! In any case, the blues on this card really appealed to me in the midst of our frosty weather.
The Build A Blossom stamp set (see it online) and coordinating Blossom Petals Punch (see it online) were used to stamp and punch these petals in Baja Breeze and Not Quite Navy.
The card itself isn’t fancy with lots of layers, but it does have some fun extra touches to add to the “vintage” look:
- Baja Breeze Glass Glitter (see it online) on the ‘friend’ tag
- Coordinating Baja Breeze Seam Binding Tape (see it online – I love having it in more colors!)
- Vintage Flower Adornments (see them online), I swear these look like chocolates, and yes, they come in Baja Breeze, too
The ‘friend’ greeting is from another great little stamp set — You’re A Gem (see it online) from the Occasions Mini Catalog. This was one of the stamp sets we received back at the Founder’s Circle Retreat, and I couldn’t wait to pull it out and use it!
Okay, back to the snow… I think I’m just going to stamp spring-y cards today. But those blue shades might just keep cropping up. Good thing the Occasions Mini Catalog has lots of great Baja Breeze accessories!
Oh, and if you missed it, you’ll want to check back from last week! My Stamps in the Mail Club for February features the Build A Blossom stamp set, and the projects are pretty fabulous! You can still sign up for this club, now into its 5th year.
To Order Stampin’ Up! Products On-Line 24/7, CLICK HERE!
Subscribe to the comments for this postEyelet Flower Embellishment for my New Scallop Square Tote
Did you see the Video Tutorials yesterday for creating the Extended Scallop Square Tote? You’ll want to check them out if you missed them!
Today’s Video Tutorial demonstrates how to make the Eyelet Flower Embellishment for the tote, using the Perfect Setting Die for the Big Shot Die Cut Machine.
Stampin’ Up! Supply List: (order 24-7 through my Online Store)
- Big Shot (113439)
- Perfect Setting Bigz XL Die (115961)
- Extended Cutting Plates (113478)
- Scallop Circle Die #2 (113469)
- Sweet Stitches Designer Fabric (121818)
- Sweet Stitches Designer Big Buttons (122302)
Here’s Part 3 of the Extended Scallop Square Tote Video Tutorial:
If you’ve enjoyed this project, be sure to check out some of my other projects using the Big Shot Die Cut Machine, as well as more of my Video Tutorials on a variety of stamping and crafting techniques and projects.
To Order Stampin’ Up! Products On-Line 24/7, CLICK HERE!
Perfect Polka Dots with the Big Shot: A Stamping 101 Tutorial
I don’t know about you, but I love open space on my cards. Sometimes judicious use of blank card stock can nicely set off a simple embellishment.
But sometimes I like to ‘dress up’ my blank spaces just a bit. My favorite tool for that purpose right now is the Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder for the Big Shot.
Here’s a card that uses the folder as well as a couple of punches and some Designer Series Paper–shown from start to finish.
And if you really like this card & the Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, don’t miss my Big Shot Die of the Month Club for March! Sign up by March 22nd: Click for details online.
To Order Stampin’ Up! Products On-Line 24/7, CLICK HERE!
Stamps: With All My Heart
Ink: Orchid Opulence
Paper: Barely Banana, Shades of Spring Designer Series Paper, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Accessories: Clear Rhinestone Brads, Extra Large Fancy Flower Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder
Technique Tip: Painting Perfect Polka Dots
Looking to stretch your Big Shot supplies? Here’s a fun tip that works perfectly with the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder.
First cut out a flower using the Flower Folds Bigz XL Big Shot Die. Here I cut flowers in both Melon Mambo card stock and in a page from the Welcome Neighbor Designer Series Paper Pack (one of the Sale-A-Bration free gifts).
I put each flower in my Polka Dots folder and ran them through my Big Shot to add the texture to the flower die-cuts.
The I flipped my Chocolate Chip Classic Pad upside down and gently ran it across the top of the textured flower. The raised dots picked up the ink, and they really stand out visually.
The flowers stack perfectly on each other and I added a Pretty in Pink Corduroy Button with a cardstock thread (check out that recent stamping lesson) to match the card.
Want to get more ideas for the Perfect Polka Dot folder? Or get your own Perfect Polka Dot folder? Be sure to learn more about my Big Shot Die of the Month Club for March!
To Order Stampin’ Up! Products On-Line 24/7, CLICK HERE!
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Welcome Neighbor Designer Series Paper Pad, Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Big Shot, Stampin’ Up! Flower Folds Die, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Pretty in Pink Corduroy Buttons, Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon,
One Embosslit, Several Techniques
Don’t you love it when a tool can be used more than one way?
My favorite tv chef, Alton Brown, says he doesn’t buy kitchen tools unless they’re multi-purpose.
Well this tip makes your Beautiful Wings Embosslit a multi-technique tool, so you’ll definitely want to add it to your collection!
To get your own Beautiful Wings Embosslit for the Big Shot, you can still sign up for my March Big Shot Die of the Month Club–you have until March 22nd–get details or sign up online!
To Order Stampin’ Up! Products On-Line 24/7, CLICK HERE!
Butterflies and Polka Dots: Big Shot Inspiration Club
Looking for some great Big Shot ideas? Inspiration on putting the latest dies to use? You’ll want to sign up for my Big Shot Die of the Month Club! You will receive the die, all the supplies and complete instructions to make 4 projects with that die. (You will even receive a bonus “die cut” of one of our XL dies–plus project ideas for using it.)
Already have the featured die? No problem–just select a different one to get in your kit–your projects will still be for the featured die.
If you don’t have a Big Shot–now is your time to get one and start purchasing these awesome monthly kits. It’s a great way, over the coming months, to learn how to use all the different kinds of dies while making great projects and building your collection. Plus during Sale-A-Bration, you’ll get 2 free Sale-A-Bration gifts with your Big Shot purchase!
March BIG SHOT DIE KIT
Featured Products:
Beautiful Wings Embosslit &
Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder!
If you haven’t tried an Embosslit yet, you’ll be astounded by how easy it is to create accents that are die-cut AND embossed at the same time! And you will find yourself adding the Perfect Polka Dots Folder to all your spring projects–including boxes, cards and scrapbook projects! 
In your kit you will get:
- the NEW Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Wings Embosslit** (Occasions Mini Catalog)
- the NEW Stampin’ Up! Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder** (Occasions Mini Catalog)
- **already own one or both of these items? No problem–you can still join this month’s club. Just pick out another Stampin’ Up! product to add to your Club kit
- Cardstock precut & ready to go to make 4 projects with the Beautiful Wings die& Polka Dot folder
- 2 Pre-Cut boxes from the Stampin’ Up! Fancy Favor Box Bigz XL (to do what you want with)
- Instructions will be printed & included with your supply kit. They will contain pictures and directions to complete your 4 projects and 2 bonus project ideas, plus ideas for the Fancy Favor Boxes.
- Cards and projects are designed so that you can easily add stamps and inks you already have at home.
March Kit Cost: $34.00 (includes shipping!)
(monthly kit price will vary depending on cost of dies being used)
March BONUS Kit Special: (includes free Sale-A-Bration gift of your choice)
The March projects are all designed to use the In Color Stampin’ Write Marker Set and the Messages for Mom stamp set! Add these 2 items to your Big Shot Club for March for an additional $40 and also receive a Sale-A-Bration free gift of your choice! Already own these? No problem–just pick out items of your choice totalling at least $31 and you’ll earn a Sale-A-Bration gift with your Big Shot Club Kit.
To order: Email me your name, shipping address & payment method (check, credit card or PayPal) and any die you’d like to change or if you’d like to add the Big Shot.
Or use the PayPal link here to order the kit as listed above.
To Order Stampin’ Up! Products On-Line 24/7, CLICK HERE!
"Here Birdie, Birdie!"
Actually, I’m not sure this would really hold up for much of a bird… we had parakeets for years, and I’ve realized that birds are actually pretty messy animals. Cardstock… bird… not a good combo.
But fortunately, it’s not hard to have a cute Designer Series Paper bird with the new Extra Large Two-Step Bird Punch in the Occasions Mini Catalog! What a fun punch–all three elements are actually on the same punch. So you can punch them all out at once, or if you want different colors, put strips of cardstock in and punch just the elements you want.
On my birdhouse sides, I used the Sale-A-Bration Good Neighbor stamp set (one of the free choices with a $50 order during Sale-A-Bration). This is my 6-year old daughter’s new favorite stamp set. All the little roofs and trees and buildings are different pieces so you can mix and match anything you like!
The main part of the birdhouse uses the Mini Milk Carton Die, which is actually the Big Shot die featured in my February Big Shot Die of the Month Club. This sweet little birdhouse is one of the 4 projects that you’ll make when you sign up for my club.
You’ll get the Mini Milk Carton die as part of your Club fee ($42), plus you’ll receive pre-cut cardstock and embellishments ready-to-stamp along with printed directions for 4 projects. Just use whatever stamps and inks you have on hand at home, and your new Big Shot die!
If you’ve never tried one of my clubs, this is a great chance to try one out. You can even add to your Big Shot Die of the Month Club order and receive a free Sale-A-Bration stamp set of your choice! (Click here to learn more about my Big Shot Club)
To Order Stampin’ Up! Products On-Line 24/7, CLICK HERE!
Stamps: Good Neighbors (Sale-A-Bration set — wood mount:118378, clear mount:119116), Vintage Labels (Sale-A-Bration set — wood mount:118392, clear mount:119122)
Ink: Rose Red, Regal Rose, Always Artichoke, Soft Suede
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Soft Suede, Always Artichoke, Welcome Neighbor Designer Series Paper Pad (Sale-A-Bration selection — 118401)
Accessories: Big Shot (113439), Mini Milk Carton Die (117310), Scallop Trim Border (Sale-A-Bration selection 118402), Extra Large Two-Step Bird Punch (117191), Hemp Twine (100982), 1″ Circle Punch (109046), Curly Label Punch (112208)
Video Tutorial for Pop-Up Christmas Trees
Have you been looking at this Big Shot die and wondering how the tree fits together? Or maybe have you wondered if that cute tree was going to be tricky to assemble?
I’m happy to share my new O Christmas Tree Bigz XL Die Video Tutorial with you–and you can see for yourself how easy it is to put these elegant trees together. This video is part of my November 2009 Stamps in the Mail Club, and the Berry Christmas card is one of the November projects for that Club.
Don’t forget, you can still sign up for the current round of my Stamps in the Mail Club, beginning in November 2009!
To Order Stampin’ Up! Products On-Line 24/7, CLICK HERE!
Stamps: Berry Christmas Accessories: Big Shot, O Christmas Tree Pop Up Bigz XL Die
Scallop Square Pivot Card: I think I mentioned that you need this die?
Last week I showed you a fold-out card with the Scallop Square Die as a base. Here’s another fun way to use the Scallop Square Die: as part of a Pivot Card.
This card uses the Kissing Technique, and as I mention in the video, there is NO INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT in this tutorial. If you found my blog by Googling “kissing tutorials”, I think you’re going to be disappointed. 
The Medallion stamp (115223) here was the most popular stamp set ordered from the Stampin’ Up! catalog this fall. And it goes perfectly with the Supernova Glitter colors…but then I think everything goes with Glitter!
If you’d like to get your own Scallop Square Clear Die for the Big Shot, you can still sign up for my November Big Shot Die of the Month Club–I’m extending the sign-up deadline until November 13th–get details or sign up online!
To Order Stampin’ Up! Products On-Line 24/7, CLICK HERE!
Stamps: Polka Dot (109276), Medallion (115223) or Sanded (109294)
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot (113439), Scallop Square Clear Die (115950), Sticky Strip (104294), Fine Supernova Glitter Stack (114287), Clear Rhinestone Brads (113144)
Scallop Square Train Fold-out: Why You Need This Die
I’m always looking for cute ‘kid’ stamping ideas, and the Choo Choo stamp set absolutely fits that description! The Scallop Square card below is one I created for a little boy birthday, and what little boy doesn’t love trains? Honestly, what stamper, after playing with this cute set, won’t also love trains?
The colors are Not Quite Navy (one of my ‘sleeper’ favorites), Certainly Celery and Bashful Blue. I incorporated quite a few accessories into this card: the Large and Small Tag Punches, the My Way Punch for the arrows, and the die-cut number 3 comes from the Go Go Boots Big Shot Alphabet.
The card inside actually folds out in 3 panels. The fold-out is made from two pieces of 4-1/4 x 8-1/2″ cardstock, each folded in half. Just attach one piece to the back of the Scallop Square diecut piece, then turn the fold the opposite direction on the 2nd cardstock piece and attach it inside the first white cardstock piece, so the center panels overlap.
I love how the Right On Track Stampin’ Around Wheel extends the length of the card. If you needed a card for lots of signatures (like an office party, group baby shower gift, etc.) this would be a perfect solution–just add as many cardstock panels as you need!
B
ut the coolest part of this card is the Clear Scallop Square Big Shot die used for the background. Since the Scallop Square Die is clear, you can SEE what you’re cutting before you cut it! And with the front of this card having strips of cardstock, you have to place those strips before you die-cut your Scallop Square, so that they fit on the card front in the right spot. Since you can see through the die, you can line up your strips where you want on the die, and have the perfect fit every time 
Of course, if you’re excited about the Clear Scallop Square die, you can order it online through my website any time. OR you can sign up for my Big Shot Die of the Month Club before November 10th, and get this die, plus ready-to-stamp card ideas and supplies!
To Order Stampin’ Up! Products On-Line 24/7, CLICK HERE!
Stamps: Choo Choo (113982), Right on Track Stampin Around Wheel (113838), On Your Birthday (111664)
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue
Paper: Not Quite Navy, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot (113439), Scallop Square Die (115950), Tag Punch (Large–105943), Small Tag Punch (108264), Certainly Celery 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon (109031), My Way Punch (arrows — 110709), Go Go Boots Alphabet (#3 — 113450)
