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Saturday, October 15, 2011

Warm Halloween Wishes

Two Halloween cards
Free Big Shot (or $100 in free Stampin' Up! catalog merchandise) for new demonstrators
January 2012 Stampin' Up! events in San Antonio, TX

I woke up with a strong urge to play in my stamp room today. I just barely took time to make a steaming cup of coffee, grabbed my favorite mug, and headed to my craft loft. With the Big Shot promotion in full swing, I wanted to showcase some of the fun, Stampin' Up! dies you can use with your big shot.

Here are two fun card using the Big Shot Dies and Textured embossing folders.

This first card uses both dies and textured embossing folders with the Big Shot Die Cut Machine. I used the smaller circular die from the Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die as a background accent behind the owl. The Halloween owl is part of the hostess set from the Holiday Mini catalog. The stamp set, called Warmest Wishes, is a perfect set for fall holidays. It is available at a reduced hostess price for hosting a Holiday Workshop or free with your hostess dollars earned by being a hostess.

The Owl is punched with the Owl Builder Stamp punch(1180740), making this an easy and fast card to recreate. Other stamps in this set work with the Petite Pennants Builder punch (122361), The 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (118874) and the Decorative Label Punch (120907). The 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon in Basic Black add just the right touch of playfulness.

Hostess Set, Holiday Mini Catalot: Warmest of Wishes (122670-w; 122672-c)

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Recipe:

Stamps: Warmest of Wishes (122670-c, 122672-c), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370-w)
Paper: Calypso Coral , Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink: Jet Black StazOn (101406), Calypso Coral (Stamp Write Marker)
Accessories: Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die (123126), Owl Builder Punch (118074), Word Window punch (119857), Modern Label punch (119849), Spider Web Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (120889), 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon (124145), 1-3/4" Circle Punch(119850), Big Shot Die Cut machine (113439)

The second card uses the other circular shape from the Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die. I can't stop using these two shapes on projects since this die were first introduced in the new July 2011-2012 Catalog. The rickrack on the top of this card was created using the Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die (120893) with the Big Shot. With four different trims included on this one die, I had a hard time choosing which to use on this card. The textured spider web background was created using the Big Shot and a textured embossing folder. The sentiment block uses the Spooky Bingo Bits stamp set embossed with Tangerine Tango embossing powder.

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Recipe:

Stamps: Warmest of Wishes (122670-c, 122672-c), Spooky Bingo Bits (123944-w; 123946-c)

Paper: Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Basic Black

Ink: Jet Black StazOn (101406), VersaMark (102283), Calypso Coral (Stamp Write Marker)

Accessories: Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die (123126), Owl Builder Punch (118074), Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die (120893).

Scallop Square Punch (119884) 1-3/4" Circle Punch(119850), 1" Square punch(124094), White gel pen (105021), Tangerine Tango Stampin' Emboss Powder (123106), Powder Pal (102197), Big Shot Die Cut machine (113439), Heat Tool (100005)

Join Stampin' Up Oct 1-31 and get a free Big Shot (or up to $100 in Free Products)

If you've been looking for an opportunity to do what you love, while getting a 20% discount on your favorite products, this week is the perfect time to join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator. During October, you'll get a FREE big Shot die-cutting machine (or up to $100 in free Stampin' Up! products!)

Join as either a hobby demonstrator or make it a business or even a side business. Don't wait! Join today so you can begin offering the Free Big Shot to start growing a downline before this offer ends. With a downline you'll have even more opportunities to earn money before the holidays or for a warm weather vacation in the months ahead! Plus, you'll have access to an exclusive video and training for your new Big Shot! And, free access to an online community of 30,000+ crafters/stampers and creative artists with over 160,000+ project samples so you're never at a loss for ideas.

Find out full details here. You can sign up on line immediately and start enjoying your 20% discount immediately this month for all your holiday projects. (AND an extra 10% discount on your first order!) Remember, when joining Stampin' Up! you can customize your starter kit with stamps of equal or lessor value, and select the paper and inck colors you want. The new-demonstrator Starter Kit--a steal at just $175--includes over $345 worth of stamp sets, card stock, ink, accessories, and business supplies. In addition, new demonstrators may substitute a Textured Impression Embossing Folder ($7.95 or less; see catalog pages 218-219) for the Always Bird Decor Element (p.233) that comes standard in the Starter Kit.

Note: Approximately one hour after completing your online demonstrator sign up, new demonstrators will be given access to a Promotional Product Bonus link on the Stampin' Up! order page (called OEX) via email. Here you will either enter the item number for the Big Shot (item 113439) or the item numbers for up to $100 in Stampin' Up! products. Products can be chosen from any current catalog and shipping is free!

Introduce others to Stampin' Up! so they can take advantage of this offer before it ends Oct 31.

One of the best benefits of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator includes sneak peeks and early ordering of brand-new products. Plus invitations to exclusive Stampin' Up! events. For instance, two upcoming Stampin' Up! events in January:

This January, Stampin' Up! will be hosting their Leadership Conference in San Antonio, TX, Jan 18- 20, 2012 for Supervisors and above. Join today, recruit others by offering the Free Big Shot promotion to friends you know love to stamp, and be ready to attend this fun event.
In addition, Stampin' Up! will also hold a 1-day regional event on Saturday, January 21 -- immediately after Leadership -- at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Fun with friends. Workshop WOWs presented in demonstrator booths, Mix and mingle, Make & Takes with Stampin' Up! providing all the Make & Take Supplies. Product sneak peeks, and swaps galore. All demonstrators may register on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Oct 26. If space permits, demonstrators may register guests on Nov. 2.

Sign up as a Demonstrator now and so you'll be able to register for these wonderful opportunities to learn from the best in the industry.

Well, my stomach is growling for something more than coffee...

Enjoy!

Donna Ross

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

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Saturday, October 01, 2011

Free Big Shot when you join Stampin' Up! Oct 1-31, 2011

Join Stampin' Up Oct 1-31 and get a free Big Shot or up to $100 in Free Products

The Big Shot is a Big deal. During October, explore your creativity by becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrators and you'll get a FREE big Shot (or up to $100 in free Stampin' Up! products!

Find out full details here. You can sign up on line immediately and start enjoying your 20% discount immediately this month for all your holiday projects. (AND an extra 10% discount on your first order!)

Remember, when joining Stampin' Up! you can customize your starter kit with stamps of equal or lessor value, and the paper and ink colors you want.

The new-demonstrator Starter Kit--a steal at just $175--includes over $345 worth of stamp sets, card stock, ink, accessories, and business supplies.
New demonstrators may purchase the standard or Digital+ Starter Kit, and may add the stampin' Memories, Definitely Decorative, or My Digital Studio Software Add-On for the regular add-on price. In addition, new demonstrators may substitute a Textured Impression Embossing Folder ($7.95 or less; see catalog pages 218-219) for the Always Bird Decor Elements (p. 233) that comes standard int he Starter Kit.

Note: Approximately one hour after compling your online demonstrator sign up, new demonstrators will be given access to a Promotional Product Bonus link on the Stampin' Up! order page (called OEX) via email. Here you will either enter the item number for the Big Shot (item 113439) or the item numbers for up to $100 in Stampin' Up! products. Products can be chosen from any current catalog and shipping is free!

There's never been a better time to join Stampin' Up! if you're from Texas. This January, Stampin' Up! will be hosting their Leadership Conference in San Antonio Jan 18- 20, 2012 for Supervisors and above.

In addition, they will also be holding a 1-day regional event on Saturday, January 21 - immediately after leadership -- at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Fun with friends. Workshop WOWs presented in demonstator booths, Mix and mingle Make & Takes with Stampin' Up providing all the Make & Take Supplies. Product sneak peaks, and swaps galore. All demonstrators may register on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Oct 26. If space permits, demonstrators may register guests on Nov. 2. Sign up as a Demonstrator now and so you'll be able to sign up for this wonderful opportunity to learn from the best in the industry!

Enjoy!