Blossom in a Box!

I've had this Flower Folds Die for a while now, and since I got the fabulous Extra $25 from Stampin' Up! on a qualifying order this month I buckled and got this Bitty Box Die as well with my Hostess Benefits!

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!

New Video: Paper Flowers, Stenciling and Ribbon Folds!

Today's video is PACKED with fun, new techniques! Be sure to check it out today and learn how to make a card where vintage meets bold and sassy.

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

WHAT TO ORDER:

Friends 24/7 Stamp Set (113218), Elegant Trio Decor Stencil (118262), In Color Textured Cardstock – Rich Razzleberry and Melon Mambo (115719), Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink (115658), Whisper White Craft Ink (101731), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper (115675), 5/8" Neutral Brads (112533), Melon Mambo 1/2" Polka Dot Ribbon (115611), Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz (118772), Scallop Edge Punch (112091), Scallop Circle Punch (109043), Fancy Flower Punch (118073), Mat Pack (116631), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Sticky Strip (104294), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Sponge Daubers (102892), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Flower Folds Bigz XL Die (115970)

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Cocktails & Banana Splits PJ Party

Even though Regionals was canceled last weekend, a handful of didn't get word until we had already driven out and checked into our hotel room. So we did the best we could do and made the most of it… the Cocktail & Banana Splits PJ Party went on!!!!

I had made up these little cards for everyone to have when they checked in at the front desk…

After lots of cancellation/snow storm drama and dinner, the evening started off with Banana Splits and Cocktails…

We had stuck the ice cream outside in the snow before we went to dinner so it would stay cold… only when we got BACK from dinner there was about another 8 inches of snow and the ice cream was BURIED… here's the sight out our window trying to uncover the ice cream!

After we loaded up on those, we played a game… have you ever played "SPOONS"? Well, we played that but with stamps instead of spoons and called it "STAMPS"!

I made a cute little jar to hold the stamps in, and covered the deck of cards to look pretty and match

The top winners got these chocolate candy bars, they were all done with the Kaleidoscope DSP, but there are a couple variations…

Then I had some door prizes, here's the first, a basket with lotions and such…

This water bottle reminded me SO much of the image from Friends 24-7, so I just had to get it and stamp a tag with that stamp set to coordinate!

And then in keeping with the ice cream theme, I picked up these little ice cream coasters and address book and made a coordinating tag with an upcoming stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalog!

So much fun despite the snow!!!

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Team Fabric Play Day!

On Saturday we had a Team Fabric Play Day! The girls that attended brought their sewing machines, and I supplied all different fun fabrics and big shot dies, and we just had a ball playing around with different combinations and learning how to sew in Stampin' Up! Style! Or for some of us… sew period!! We ended up with quilt squares and flower bag tags – so much fun! If you want to be included on these very special events, won't you consider joining our team?  Most of us are based in New York State, but often times, our long distance members travel to join us.  With the Sale-A-Bration special, it's a perfect time to take 15% off your starter kit and receive a free stamp set!

Jen had never sewn before, but she did great!

Patty and Jacki with their completed quilted flower bag tags – made with the Flower Folds Die!

Kriss was our expert quilter and taught us lots!

Amy, one of our newest Team Members, joined us for her very first Team Event! We were so happy to have her here. This was the square she did – didn't she do a beautiful job!?

I had received that square pattern for Free as Leadership Conference, so decided to play a little bit and did this square using the oval die from the Scallop Oval Frame, and the Scallop Circles in the middle:

Christine working on her square – love the purples!

You can check out even more pictures from our Team Fabric Play Day on my Facebok Fan Page – Aly Stamps!! Just click the Facebook Icon under "Socialize with Me" over in the right hand column for a direct link.

One of the things I love the most about my job is being a part of such an active group of Stampers. We would love to have you join in the fun!! Here is a look at some of our upcoming events:

• February 4th: Team Stamp Time in Canandaigua, NY
• February 25th: Banana Split & Cocktail Pajama Party before Regionals in Syracuse, NY
• February 26th: We're attending Regional Seminar together!!!
• February 26th: Paris Nights Dinner in Syracuse, NY
• February 26th: Post Regional Shoebox SWAP in Syracuse, NY
• March 4th: Team Stamp Time in Canandaigua, NY
• March 19th: Business Builders Lunch in Victor, NY
• April 16th – 18th: Spring Retreat Weekend on Canandaigua Lake
• May 6th: Team Stamp Time in Canandaigua, NY
• June 3rd: Team Stamp Time in Canandaigua, NY
• June 18th: Business Builders Lunch in Victor, NY
• July 10th: Stamp Fest in Rochester, NY

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