Big Shot Little Girl Outfit and Bookbag

The Big Shot is not just meant for us stampers! You can use the big shot in your quilting, and sewing projects at well. This cute lil outfit and bookbag demonstrated how versatile the Big Shot machine is.

If you are interested in learning more about the Big Shot, feel free to email me at VelarieM@hotmail.com at anytime.

April 2009 Featured Card

Here is a card you may have seen on the Stampin Up Website. If you were interested on what products where used, and how it was made, here you go!



Stamps
Great Friend stamp set

Paper
Baja Breeze card stock
Kiwi Kiss card stock
Whisper White card stock

Ink
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
Baja Breeze Classic Stampin' Pad
Kiwi Kiss Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories
Summer Love Rub-Ons
Stampin' Dimensionals

Instructions
Apply flower Rub-On to Baja Breeze card stock using wooden stick included with Rub-Ons assortment. Adhere to Kiwi Kiss card.
Stamp "Thank you" in Basic Gray ink on Whisper White card stock. Apply leaf Rub-On to Whisper White card stock. Adhere to card.
Stamp butterfly image in Baja Breeze ink on separate Whisper White card stock. Trim closely. Adhere to card using Stampin' Dimensionals.
Repeat step 3 using Basic Gray ink and Kiwi Kiss ink.

If you would like me to teach you how to make this card, please check my schedule to see what dates I have available for you to book a workshop.

I love you Matchbox

OK, here is a cute lil matchbox using the Stampin'Ups matchbox die for the Big Shot, and our new window sheets. Both can be found in the new Occasions Mini.



Stamps:
In Good Form Stamp Set

Paper:
Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11
Card Stock 12 X 12 Textured In Color 09-10
Designer Series Paper Patterns Chocolate Chip

Ink:
Classic Stampin Pad Chocolate Chip

Accessories:
Punch Handheld 1/16 Inch Circle
Thread Linen
Sticky Strip
Ribbon Grosgrain Regal Rose 5/8' Inch
Punch Heart-To-Heart
WINDOW SHEETS MEDIUM
Sizzix Bigz Xl Matchbox - Stampin' Up! Exclusive
Curly Label punch. Item number 112966 on page 185


Instructions
This also uses the Curly Label punch. Item number 112966 on page 185.
1. Cut matchbox from Kiwi Kiss textured card stock using Sizzix Big Shot die-cutting machine and Matchbox Bigz XL die. Punch top of matchbox cover using Curly Label punch. Adhere clear window sheet (1-3/4" x 2") to inside of box cover. Assemble matchbox.
2. Tie Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain ribbon around matchbox.
3. Stamp “I love you” image in Chocolate Chip ink on Whisper White card stock. Cut out and punch hole through image using 1/16" Circle punch. Thread linen thread through hole and tie around ribbon on box. Secure card stock to box using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
4. Punch heart from Chocolate Chip Patterns Designer Series paper using Heart to Heart punch. Sand edges of wide heart and adhere to box cover using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

If you are interested in any of these products and would like me to showcase the matchbox at a workshop, please visit my website to see what dates I am available to book a date with me :)

Free Fifth Avenue Floral Class with Purchase

Hi Everyone! Sorry about my lack of posts. I have been spending time being lazy and enjoying the nice weather that has finally decided to come around. Although it did snow for a few days here in Toronto!!
Well as you can see I am offering a free class by email for everyone that makes an order of $60 or more.
I will also be displaying these items at my FREE workshop on May.02.2009 at the Assembly Hall. If you have not yet reserved a spot, what are you waiting for???
Anyhoo, I will be truthful, I will not be posting anything new for the next few days to come for many reasons.
1. My camera is still not fixed :( and I just do not like the quality of my BB camera. which sucks, because I have made a few cards to share with you.
2. I need to catch up on the business side of things
3. I have some other deadlines to take care of
4. Cleaning and organizing the house, I plan on having a Garage Sale :)

I will try to post by..... Tuesday??? See you all then!

Oval All card with yucky BB picture

Hey all, once again, still havent gotten the camera fixed so I am going to have to show you this card using my BlackBerry again which of course is not clear :( but here it goes anyways:



Stamp sets used: Oval All 113790 (from Occassions Mini) Freinds 24-7 113218
Cardstock:Pink Passion 8.5x5.5, white 3x5.5, going gray 1x5.5
Scrap cardstock of black and white.
Accessories: eyelet border 113692, Large Oval Punch 107305, Scallop Oval Punch 114889, blender pen, dimentionals

1. Fold Pink Passion in half to make card base
2. On white cardstock, using motif stamp from freinds 24-7, random stamp image in going gray, pink passion, and basic black.
3. Punch out eyelet border on going gray.
4. adhere to top of white cardstock, adhere to cardbase.
5. Stamp "fabulous freind" in going gray on white cardstock. Use a blender pen to colour in as desired. Punch with large oval.
6. on black cardstock, punch out a scallop oval. Glue together oval pieces.
7. use dimetional to add oval to card base.

I wanted some BLING to my card so I added some Kaiser rhinstones :)

click here to purchase any of these items online

The Occasions Mini Catalogue is here!

The Occasions Mini is here here here!!! Yay!!!

Ok, first off, before you start browsing the catty, here is a special promo that is happening from April 1-30:

Spend $50 on Occasions Mini Catalogue products and choose any one item from the "Under $12" page in the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalogue for free.
Page 208.
Item Description Retail Price
116209 Note of Thanks Mini Note Kit $11.95
116210
Birthdays Count Mini Note Kit $11.95
114494 Forever single stamp $6.95
114492 Beautiful Baby single stamp $9.50
114486 Birthday Wish single stamp $8.25
114490 Glad Friends single stamp $6.95
114498 Flowers in Silhouette single stamp $9.50
114496 Celebrations single stamp $9.50
114484 Elegant Thank You single stamp $8.25
114504 Merci bien single stamp $8.25
114488 Fun Flowers single stamp $6.95

Now, for what you have been waiting for.........


If you see anything you like, and would like to make a purchase, you can email, call or shop online

Forest Friends Preview

Uh, I dont like this picture!! It just does not do justice! I'm going to say it again for the 10th time now. I wish I had just gotten the BB bold with the better camera!
Well, I want to post this anyways to share with you all, once the camera gets going I'll update this post with a much more clear picture.
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