The fun begins today!!! Check back daily through November 28th for a holiday project to inspire your creativity! I have all sorts of goodies and gift packaging ideas to share, in addition to a ton of Christmas Cards – so hold on!

In addition, on MONDAY Stampin' Up! will be launching their Online Extravaganza Sale with some AMAZING discounts on fabulous products! Be sure to sign on FIRST THING Monday morning because there are 2 items that will only be on sale for 24 hours!!

And as if that wasn't enough — at some point between now and November 30th, I will be holding a special of my own – and you won't want to miss it!

So let's start! Today I'm going to share with you this darling stocking gift bag that we made at our Stamping Retreat Weekend in October. It featured the Stocking Die from the Holiday Mini Catalog along with it's coordinating Accent Die:

The papers are also all in the holiday mini — the Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Paper and Red Glimmer Paper – you've gotta LOVE the SPARKLE!!! Here's a close up of the details along the cuff:

To make these stockings 3-D, I wedged a Box #2 Die in between them, but cut one end off of it, here's what that looks like:

Now for some Stamp Set Winners!!!! EVERY TIME you shop online at my online store, you get entered into a drawing for the FREE Stamp Set of the month! I haven't announced winners in a while – life has been crazy – so here goes! These are the stamp sets being given away to these lucky gals:

And the winners are:

July – Barbara Ciesiel

August – Sara McClallen

September – Jane DeBlasio

October – Shirl Vergilla

And since we're still in November, I thought I would show you the stamp set you'll get entered to win for all online orders you place before November 30th – including ones for Stampin' Up!'s Online Extravaganza!

Additionally, for every $40 you spend at my online store, you get a punch towards an Online Ordering Rewards Card – fill the card and you get a FREE Stamp Set of your choice!

Congratulations to DIANE WOOD for filling up a Rewards Card this month!!

See you tomorrow for a cute CHRISTMAS TREAT idea!

The table was covered with the smaller punch & embosslit butterflies:

The screen windows were done up with the larger Beautiful Butterflies Die:

And all you need are some punches, dies and cardstock! Here's a listing…

WHAT TO ORDER:

Beautiful Butterflies Die (114507), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die (118138), Butterfly Punch (119848), Concord Crush Cardstock (119792), Daffodil Delight Cardstock (119683), Pretty in Pink Cardstock (100459)

And don't forget, place an online order with me by September 30th and you'll get TEN (10!!!) FREE Sample Card Fronts! Click Here for More Details!

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The cardstock backing sheets are just random scraps of cardstock I had and wanted to use. The neutral shade that is cut out with the Top Note Die is Sahara Sand Cardstock. The flourish is from my ALL TIME STAMP SET OF CHOICE… Elements of Style… I mean SERIOUSLY…. isn't that stamp set just the best!? I am always pulling it out for accents. The "A" comes from my new, FAVORITE, alphabet set… "Broadsheet Alphabet". And can I just say that using alphabet sets has NEVER been easier since we came out with or Clear Mount Stamps? There are no more worries about lining things up, that's for darn sure!

Here's a close up:

I encourage you to get what you need to make your very own Simple Stationary in my Online Store Today! Remember: Any Online Order placed between now and September 30th gets TEN (10!!) FREE Card Front Sample Cards from me!

WHAT TO ORDER:

Broadsheet Alphabet Stamp Set (Wood – 118724, Clear – 120585), Elements of Style Stamp Set (Wood – 118611, Clear – 120045), Misc. Cardstock (try any one of our assortment packages for affordable variety), Sahara Sand Cardstock (121043), Early Espresso Cardstock (119686), Early Espresso Classic Ink (119670), Very Vanilla Cardstock (101650), 1 3/8" Circle Punch (119860), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (119861), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439) and Top Note Die (113463)

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And here's a picture of Miss. Hannah wearing her new outfit!

To order the Pennant Banner Die, use the link below and use item code #113483 ($39.95)

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And then I failed to take a picture of the entire gift bag… shame on me! But I took a picture of the top of it (the "important" part!) – this top was just on a White Paper Gift Sack:

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• This DARLING image is one of our individual stamps! I just love that for only $8.95  you can have the PERFECT new baby image and greeting combined without having a full set – for those who don't have a need for such a sentiment too often, it's just perfect! The elephants (mama and bebe!) and "congratulations" are all one image (so nope – you don't have to line that sentiment up!)
• The bag topper features our newest baby print designer paper – Nursery Suite. This paper is a specialty paper, so you get 2 sheets of this BEAUTIFUL Regal Rose CIRCLE paper!!! The paper is already cut in a scallop circle with all of the laser cut shapes. It's just stunning! There is also a Baja Breeze Square Cut paper for the boys. Loving it! The striped paper you see on the Congrats card is also from this assortment pack – the reverse sides of all of this paper is VERY "neutral" and can be used for any occasion – not just baby. I'm thinking some of it will be really great for Easter… stay tuned this Spring!
• The wonderful little scallop borders that you see on both pieces in addition to the circle "Dream" accent on the bag all come from the Nursery Suite Quick Accents set. The images are all pre-cut, colored, printed, etc. and the best of both worlds between stickers and die cuts – it's heavy card stock quality like a Die Cut – but sticky like a sticker!

WHAT TO ORDER:

Baby Steps Stamp (117092), Nursery Suite Accents (118709), Nursery Suite Specialty Paper (117165), Subtles Buttons (119745), Neutrals Buttons (119743), 5/8" Organza Ribbon (114319), Early Espresso Satin Ribbon (119753), Pretty in Pink 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (119260), So Saffron Cardstock (105118), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Corner Rounder (119871), Big Shot Machine (113439), Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder (117335)

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Here's what the two pieces of this project look like…

And then the flower fold folds up and pops right inside the box…

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• This project is darling, but really, very, very easy to put together! The dies do all of the work – you just have to pop them together and add a little jazz!
• In Colors take the Stage with this project… Pear Pizzaz, Peach Parfait and Poppy Parade! These 3 colors paired with Daffodil Delight is what the "Sunny Garden" Designer Series Paper is all about (which I used on the 1 1/4" Circle Punch).
• I just love when things coordinate (it's my FAVORITE thing about Stampin' Up! products!) so I was ALL OVER it when I saw that this Designer Series Paper matched the "Cottage Garden" stamp set.
• When assembling the Bitty Box, be sure to use Sticky Strip so that it holds up well to movement. When cutting Sticky Strip, I like to use the Craft & Rubber Scissors so that I don't gunk up the ones reserved for paper or ribbon.

WHAT TO ORDER:

Cottage Garden Stamp Set (Wood – 117068, Clear – 120003), Fabulous Phrases Stamp Set (Wood – 117002, Clear – 120501), In Color 12×12 Cardstock – Poppy Parade and Peach Parfait – (119799), In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait and Pear Pizzaz), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Early Espresso Classic Ink (119670), Sunny Garden Designer Series Paper (119831), Pear Pizzaz 1/2" Poly Twill (119265), Hemp Twine (100982), Sticky Strip (104294), 1 3/8" Circle Punch (119860), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (119861), 1" Circle Punch (119868), Jewelry Tag Punch (117190), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Bitty Box and Envelope Die (115967) and Flower Folds Die (115970)

What's the BIG DEAL about the BIG SHOT!?

• Where do I begin!? The Big Shot is a FABULOUS tool that will TRANSFORM your creativity! You've seen just a sampling of what the Big Shot is capable of on this project, but there is SO MUCH MORE. I love the Big Shot so much and want to get all of you using it! I'm having a BIG SHOT CLASS next week, and you're invited! This class will teach you all of the ins and outs of this machine and I'll work with you to make sure you gain a vast understanding of all that you can do with it.
  
• CLICK HERE for more details on this class – the August Class is on August 18th and the Registration Deadline is TODAY – August 11th!
• Sure, you can try to find the best discounted deal on the Big Shot. But will those large companies take the time to teach you how to use it? That kind of excellent customer service is what you will get from ME, Your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!
• The BIG SHOT really is a BIG DEAL! Contact me to Learn More!

A BIG Congratulations to these fabulous ladies!!

1. Jen Rios Raner
2. Linda Jennejahn
3. Laura Swift
4. Kriss Huels
5. Sheila Ogletree
6. Pam Kane
7. Melissa Grover
8. Davina Allgrim
9. Ruth Petrovich
10. Ronda Nelson

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• All I can say about this stamp set, "Punched Posies," is "MUST HAVE!" It's seriously the BEST Hostess Set that Stampin' Up! has EVER put out (in my humble opinion!). I just adore how every images coordinates with a punch, and the bold artwork is fabulous! This stamp set is only available through the end of August, and with August's Bonus $25 Hostess Promotion – there has never been a better time to host! I still have some dates – let me know if you want to snatch one of them up and get this stamp set for your very own in addition to other generous shopping dollars.
• I'm showing off TEXTURE in this card – from the Clear Bitty Buttons to the Polka Dot Embossing Folder there's lots of fun elements going on to make this card what it is.
• I fell in love with our new Scallop Rectangle Clearlit Die as soon as I saw it! I've been "craving" another Big Shot Shape that is versatile for focal images. This serves that purpose in full!

WHAT TO ORDER:
Punched Posies (Level 2 Hostess Exclusive!), Curvy Verses Stamp Set (114948),  Basic Black Cardstock (121045), Basic Black Classic Ink (101179), Poppy Parade Classic Ink (119782), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), So Saffron Cardstock (105118), So Saffron Cardstock (105213), Certainly Celery Cardstock (105125), Bashful Blue Cardstock (105120), Bitty Buttons (118761), Basic Black 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (119261 – share also available), Fancy Flower Punch (118073), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder (117335) and Scallop Rectangle Clearlits Die (118872)

What's the BIG DEAL about the BIG SHOT!?

• Where do I begin!? The Big Shot is a FABULOUS tool that will TRANSFORM your creativity! You've seen just a sampling of what the Big Shot is capable of on this card, but there is SO MUCH MORE. I love the Big Shot so much and want to get all of you using it! So I've begun offering a BIG SHOT CLASS that will take place once a month! This class will teach you all of the ins and outs of this machine and I'll work with you to make sure you gain a vast understanding of all that you can do with it.
  
• CLICK HERE for more details on this class – the August Class is on August 18th and the Registration Deadline is a week from today – August 11th!
• Get a FREE BIG SHOT CLASS!!!! When you purchase the actual Big Shot Machine from me, you'll get to attend the next Big Shot Class I'm offering for FREE!!! That's a $20 value given to you for FREE!
• Live Long Distance from Me? No problem! If you purchase the Big Shot Machine from me and don't live locally enough to attend the next class, I'll send you ALL of the completed projects from the class, a printed step by step instruction sheet so that you can turn around and create similar projects on your own AND give you a phone call crash course in how to use the machine and which dies to use with what, what each die can get through, etc.!
• Sure, you can try to find the best discounted deal on the Big Shot. But will those large companies take the time to teach you how to use it? That kind of excellent customer service is what you will get from ME, Your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!
• The BIG SHOT really is a BIG DEAL! Contact me to Learn More!

TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS ONLINE 24/7 CLICK HERE!