CUTE MOPS INVITATION!

Hello Again, I am slowly getting back in the swing of things mainly because my office is clean...atleast for now. So, I really need to take advantage of a visible desk, plus I have a backlog of things I need to make like: Christmas Cards (now on track to be Easter Cards, LOL), Team Gifts (now on track to be Spring Gifts), Birthday Cards...and I hate to admit some are REALLY late... oh the list could go on and on.

On to the good news...today I finished my first big project from the list which you will see below. I was excited to get the chance to make our Tea & Testimony Invitations for MOPS (Mother's of Preschoolers). I love being a part of this wonderful program because it gives me tons of new reasons to be creative.

Enjoy the invite below:

SUPPLY LIST: Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Green Galore, Very Vanilla, Pink Passion; Stamp Sets: Very Punny, Hugs & Wishes; Ink: Chocolate Chip; Misc: Pink Passion Stampin Write Marker, Chocolate Chip Stampin Write Marker, Green Galore Stampin Write Marker, Big Shot & Scallop Circle Die, Coluzzle (this is retired), White Uni-Ball Gel Pen, Mini Glue Dots, Pink Gingham Ribbon, Snail Adhesive, Stampin Dimensionals, 3/16" Corner Rounder, Ticket Corner Punch, Dazzling Diamonds; Non-Stampin Up! Product: Packing Tape.

TOP NOTE BIG SHOT DIE

While I am figuring out my new catalog wish list, okay while I am spending time whittling it down I wanted to share a couple cute Christmas Cards I received and one I made using the Top Note Die from the Big Shot.

I am making space in my office so I can play with some new goodies and show you some new product! I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT!! Enjoy these cards below!!

By Erin Blair (my fan-tab-ulous upline & sister-in-law)

By Sandy Scott (one of my oh-s0-creative downline members)
By Me... I saw this basic design somewhere, so I knew I had to make it!!

While I Wait.....Sneak Peak & Save

Hello All... I was so excited to order the big shot, but I my timing was off as it is backordered. I am antsy to get it, so I can make some fun things to show you. While I'm waiting I'm currently preparing for an upcoming Christmas workshop, so stay tuned for sneak peaks.

In the meantime, I am happy to announce my doodle daze store is almost ready to open although I'm still creating items just in time for Christmas to purchase. Over the course of the next couple months you will see it evolve and grow, my goal is to have a great selection of products available for purchase.

I know this doesn't tell you much, but I promise it will be worth it. Thank you to those of you who have encouraged me to get this store up and running. I will have a grand opening for the store soon...stay tuned for more details!

BUDGET GIFT: Below is a cute sample of a candle I made at team meeting. The Rub Ons are retired, but I wanted to show you how neat Run Ons are. I am in love with them and you can use them on just about anything. This is a great gift idea and cost less than $2 to make... I used a Michael's coupon for the candle stand, so it was about $1.50 and the candle came in a set of 4, so at most it was $.50. With the holidays coming up I know we are all watching our budget, so I hope this helps!!

I know this is a hodgepodge of information, but there is lots going on and coming up!

THE BIG SHOT is HERE!!

There's a new big shot in town--the Sizzix Big Shot for Stampin' Up! The Big Shot is a sturdy manual die cutting machine used to die cut materials for use on crafts, home décor projects, and even clothing--it's a big deal! You'll love what the Big Shot machine, a 6-time winner of Creating Keepsakes Reader's Choice Award for best die cutting equipment and dies, can do for you. Click here to see projects created using the Big Shot.

Design your own custom pillow appliqués using the Tulipe Bigz die or make custom fabric flowers to embellish a quilt. From sewing to quilting to home décor, the Big Shot is the perfect tool for many types of crafting. Use our Stampin' Up! exclusive dies to create die cuts and stencils with our artwork and designs for all your craft needs.

Want to see our Big Shot Brochure? Click Here

The Big Shot can cut through the following 50 materials, yes I said 50. Please note the maximum thickness of several materials.

Brass (.055)
Light weight steel
Aluminum (.016)
Tin (.008)
Aircraft plywood (1/64")
Basswood (1/16")
Balsa (3/32")
Paperwood
Mat board (adhesive or none)
Chipboard
Fabric
Silicone
Foam with chipboard (.1)
Corrugated pad
Adhesive-backed cork
Fine sandpaper (.00)
Strene
Extra thick template plastic
Template plastic
Plastic canvas (7 mesh)
Bubble wrap
Sheet foam
Friendly (jewelry) plastic
100% pure beeswax (cut with parchment paper on top & bottom of beeswax)
Adhesive and non-adhesive rubber
Ruffleboard
Static cling vinyl
Warm & natural batting
Fusible fleece
Quilt batting
Adhesive and non-adhesive flexible magnet
Heat n' shrink plastic
Adhesive and non-adhesive felt
Pop-up sponge
Shiny self-adhesive and non-adhesive paper
Iron-on fabric
Poly foam adhesive and non adhesive
3-D illusionary plastic
Glow in the dark adhesive and non adhesive
Suede paper
Funky fur
Personal Embossing Plastic (PEP)
Shaggy plush felt
Canvas
Vinyl flooring
Shelf lining
Placement
Embossing rubber
Thin leather
Gasket material

Click Here to watch a training video using this awesome machine.

The Vinyl sheets are not listed in the catalog, so here is the ordering info:

Décor Elements Sheets
Each package comes with two (2) 12" x 24" sheets of vinyl in specified color, along with two (2) 12" x 24" sheets of transfer tape to make using your vinyl pieces easy to use. Instructions for use are included in the package.

Item Product Name Price
114334 Dark Gray Décor Elements Sheets $12.95
114335 White Décor Elements Sheets $12.95
114336 Kraft Décor Elements Sheets $12.95
114337 Chocolate Décor Elements Sheets $12.95

On Board Longboard
Each package contains six (6) sheets of natural colored chipboard (5-3/4" x 13-3/4"). This size is perfect for sliding into the Big Shot without needing to trim or cut pieces. Use with rule-based dies (Originals, Bigz, and Bigz XL dies).

Item Product Name Price
114320 On Board Longboard $6.95