Big Shot selection

At our Julie's Jems training yesterday we had lots of playtime with the Big Shot.

It really is a fab die cutting machine with lots of potential, and not just for card making!

We did use it to make cards though, five of them in fact, and here they are.



Check out these cute animals on their little train! The Fox and Friends bunch are in little carriages made from the Decorative Label Punch put through the Big Shot in the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder.



The Big Shot is ideal for making quick but beautiful cards. Here, the main feature is the Manhattan Flowers Embossing Folder. A bit of ribbon and the sentiment just sets it off.



One of my favourite Big Shot options - the Beuatiful Winngs Embosslit with the Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder. Also teamed with the Four Frames stamps and matching Decorative Label Punch. Another fast but pretty card.



One for the men with Cheers To You. The background is the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder again and the beers were stamped on card shaped using the Lots of Tags Sizzlits die.



Finally, a big fun one withg the Top Note die and Fun Flowers die. The Top Note was cut out then put through with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder. I just love this texture! The paper here is from the Springtime Vintage DSP and the Big Button finishes it off.

Phew!

If you want to see the Big Shot in action and get your hands on these amazing SU exclusive products then come along to my Mini workshop on Thursday. Details over there >>> or just give me a shout for more info.

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The Big Shot from Stampin' Up!

Yes, it is true - Stampin' Up! is now offering the Big Shot in the UK.



We have been crossing our fingers for this day for many months, and I am so glad to finally get my hands on this die cutting machine.

As well as the Big Shot machine itself, there are loads of dies, Embosslits and embossing folders to choose from. And a lot of them are EXCLUSIVE to Stampin' Up! so you won't get them anywhere else.

Anyone who buys a Big Shot from me will get a FREE project tuition session and a FREE embossing folder. I will provide the materials for several projects and will go through some of the awesome things you can create with your new toy. These sessions (including a FREE embossing folder) are also available without a Big Shot purchase for £25.

I have been having a good old play with my Big Shot and can honestly say IT IS AMAZING.

There are dies for gift boxes (LOVE the milk carton), some super cute embossing options and lots of amazing dies for adding that something extra to your projects.

It also makes crafting super quick and easy. Marvellous for when there just aren't enough hours in the day!

And of course, it's not just for card - you can run loads of different materials through the Big Shot. Fabric, chipboard, acetate, thin metal, corkboard ...

Here's a really cute but fast card I made using the Big Shot and the Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and the Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die. Both of these are exclusive to Stampin' Up!



It really did take just a few minutes. I ran the dark pinkd card through the Big Shot in the embossing folder, then ran a piece of lighter pink through in the Embosslit to create the butterflies, and stuck it all together!



The embossing options are amazing for adding extra texture to projects. And as you can see, they can really make a statement on their own.

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New Mini Catalogue is out NOW!

The day has finally arrived and the 2011 Stampin' Up! Mini Catalogue is now out. Hurrah!



Click to visit the Stampin' Up! Mini Catalogue online or get in touch if you would like me to send you a paper copy.

So, what's inside? Well, there are LOADS of beautiful new goodies, and if I tried to mention them all at once you'd probably go insane. So over the next few days I will highlight different products so you can get to grips with everything properly!

The one thing I will mention now is ... BIG SHOT! Hurrah! Check the next post for more on this amazing new tool.

For now, get clicking on the Mini Catalogue link, put your feet up and be prepared to drool!

As soon as you're ready to order, just phone or email me.

Tomorrow, there are more than 50 demos from the In Love With Stamping Forum taking part in a Mega Mini Blog Hop, so come back at 10am to see dozens of projects with the new goodies!

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