I cut a window in Poppy Parade cardstock using the WONDERFUL new Labels Collection Framelits Die. Then I backed the opening with the fresh Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Papers, a FREE Sale-A-Bration item. This is a clever way to use up narrow slivers of Designer Papers - I hate to discard any scraps!

I started in the middle and pieced outward to get this look. Try it!!

HAPPY LEAP DAY!!

If you have a challenge creating male cards, check out this easy answer. The Woodgrain background stamp is perfect for the guys! I paired it with Well Woren Designer Series Papers punch with the 1" square.

Love these BIG Jumbo Brads...sooo macho!!

This stunning Easter card was created by Debbie K. of IL. The lovely Medallion stamp is heat embossed with white, then sponged outward from the center. The center layer is the single a' la carte stamp, Easter Dove.

Let's make some FUN, COLORFUL magnets using the very versatile Big Shot! You will need 10"X10' aluminum flashing from the roofing department of a big box hardware store. I chose three cans of Rustoleum Ultra Cover spray paint in colors that coordinated with my Stampin' Up! brads: Key Lime, Paprika, and Lagoon. The Stampin' Up! Craft and Rubber Scissors easily cut through the flashing. After painting the aluminum, I cut lots of pieces with the FUN FLOWERS Die and my Big Shot. Some I embossed with assorted embossing folders. The Crop-A-Dile is the perfect punch for the center (or use the piercing tool and mat) to add a colorful brad. I used Stampin' Up! Self-Adhesive Magnet Sheets on the back - very simple.

I LOVE the results! Do you?? These are great little "thinking of you" gifts! Get your BIG SHOT NOW and you can choose two FREE Sale-A-Bration Promotional items!!

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Sale-A-Bration is STOCK UP TIME!! For each $50 purchased, you select a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!! Click CURRENT PROMOTION in the header. This card features the S-A-B FREE stamp set, Sprinkled Expressions.

This Designer Series Paper is called SWEET SHOP and perfect for ANY party or celebration!!

This is a sweet simple note with the Mouthwatering stamp set of four images. I used pre-packaged 5X3.5" Note Cards to create quickly! Two Brights Collection buttons make this note unique.

I quick corner treatment is the Scallop Trim Corner Punch used alone.

Here is a 3-D hanging bird I created using the Elegant Bird Die and my very handy Big Shot! There is a wing on BOTH sides. I spray painted aluminum flashing, cut with the Big Shot and then embossed the wings with an embossing folder. This bird will find a place in my potted plants - it's all aluminum and will not rust! Try it! Come back in the near future for MORE aluminum creations - I've been "PLAYING!"

I've been "PLAYING" with a different medium! San Antonio Leadership had a demonstration booth with Linda Barnes making aluminum garden stakes that took my eye. From a big box hardware store I purchased 10"X10' Aluminum flashing (for roofing) and a roll end piece of copper wire ( a compromise because I needed 12 gauge hanging wire which they didn't have.)
I cut and spray painted a couple of 6" pieces of the flashing. I used Beautiful Butterflies Die and my Big Shot to cut two butterflies.  Then I cut a Scallop Squares Duo Die with unpainted flashing. Works great and does not damage the steel rule dies!  I ran all 3 pieces through embossing folders with my Big Shot to add texture. The Crop-A-Dile easily punched holes for hanging. I put a butterfly on BOTH sides of the Scallop Square then added a Crystal Bauble for BLING!

Hubby helped me bend the copper into a stake for hanging. I'll be getting some 12 gauge hanging wire in the near future.

What do you think? I love a little BLING in my garden and plan to make other designs!! The Big Shot is SOOOO versatile! If you purchase a BIG SHOT Die Cutting Machine from me now during Sale-A-Bration Promotion, you can select two free items from the Sale-A-Bration Flyer! Click to see/purchase the Big Shot.

This sweet San Antonio Leadership display card uses the NEGATIVE space left by the Blossom Punch. Clever! Try this with any shaped punch. Pop in tomorrow for a unique "medium!"

This FRESH little card was a San Antonio Leadership Make & Take. The greeting is from Send Me Soaring stamp set. The flower is multiple punches with the versatile Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch that is topped off with 3 Small Heart Punches.

I love the White Gel Pen stitching along the edge. Be sure to pop in on Saturday for "something different!"

This was one of my favorite Leadership swaps - unique and simple. It was made by Barbara D. of New Jersey. The images are in the Rue Des Fleurs Stamp Set.

This is my version in Blushing Bride. The graceful curved and embossed edge is made with the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine and Adorning Accents Edgelits and Adorning Accents Embossing Folder. Use a black permanent marker to color the rhinestones while on the backing sheet, blot, and then attach. Chic.

Here's a simple Valentine based on a sample Peggy sent me. I used my faithful Big Shot to cut out two shapes using the NEW Hearts Collection Framelits of SIX sizes. Then I simply added Designer Series Paper scraps on the backside of the big heart. EASY!

Happy Valentines Day to you!! Be sure to stop by Saturday - I have a different "medium" to share!

Did you see the Hat Pins in the Occasions Mini Catalog on page 18?? Here is a creative use of the Hat Pin by my demonstrator friend Tami Waddell. She laced the pin through ribbon and lace! So pretty!

The card is the lovely Designer Cuts that comes with Blushing Bride Envelopes! Just back the die cut shape with any cardstock or Designer Series Paper to have a speedy card! The package contains 8 cards, in two designs. Give them a try!

Here are tips demo-ed by Shari B. to get a faster, cleaner cut with your Paper Doily Die. You will need clear wide packing tape.

Cover the entire cutting surface of the die with wide packing tape and leave it on permanently. Run your Die sandwich through your Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. NO pieces of cardstock stick in the die - saving you time picking out all the little "left behinds." Use this technique with any die that gives you "left behinds," such as small alphabets.

Now roll the die cut cardstock over a pencil to loosen and pop out the little cut outs. Turn perpendicular and do it again.

If you have cut outs that still need removing, pop them out with a stylus or piercing tool. If your die does not cut all areas thoroughly, add a "SHIM" before cutting. What is a shim? It's anything that adds thickness to your cutting sandwich. I use one sheet of cardstock or one sheet of the lightweight cardboard in the back of regular Designer Series Paper Packs (or a cereal box.) If you require a SHIM, mark your die so you will remember each time you use it - that saves cardstock! Buy your Paper Doily Die HERE.

Yellow is an Easter color. My demonstrator friend Shari B. of Mt. Morris, IL created this lovely Easter card with Bordering on Romance Stamp Set. She used Daffodil Delight and Chocolate Chip colors.

The detailed Paper Doily Die is a perfect layer for the blossoms. Stop in tomorrow to learn a TRICK for cutting this complex die! See you then.

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This great Valentine uses up lots of thin scraps you just don't want to pitch! This card was sent to me by my demonstrator friend Peggy T. of Illinois. It uses the Sweet Shop Designer Series Papers and a Sale-A-Bration free greeting. The heart shape is cut with Hearts Collection Framelit and the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. Love these colors of Pool Party and Wisteria Wonder!

Creative Card Class –

“The Sophisticated Little Dress”  

Saturday, Feb. 18^th @ 9 AM at Nancy’s Home in Punta Gorda, FL

Come create five cards in the shape of a sassy little dress! You will have lots of fun embellishing with BLING! No experience is necessary. Class includes Envelopes & take-home pattern. These are great “girlfriend” cards! Please bring your own adhesive.  It’s Sale-A-Bration Promotion: select a FREE product with each $50 you purchase! Register & pay $15 by Feb 8^th so I can order supplies. Sorry, no cancellation after 2/8.

Nancy Ferb, 15 year Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

This heart-warming frame was created by my demonstrator friend Barb F. of South Beloit, Il as a class project. Hanging in my Florida stamp room, it's a sweet reminder of winter. Images are from "Snow Much Fun" and "Jolly Bingo Bits" Stamp Sets.

For the red rhinestones on the ice skates, just use a permanent marker and color the rhinestones before removing from the backing sheet. Blot and attach.

Silver Glimmer Paper punched with the Snowflake Punch adds glitz!! A very charming creation, Barb!!

This was my Leadership swap for Inkerbelle Group. Lots of people have wanted to "know how" so today is the day!

Supplies for 3-D Fabric Flower that's about 1-7/8" in diameter:

Fabric strip 1-3/4" X about 18"

Sticky Strip Adhesive (SS)

Scissors & Hot Glue Gun

Small Button tied with Baker's Twine

Buy this darling Twitterpatted Fabric & coordinating buttons HERE.

Thanks to my stampin' friend Carol B. for sharing this idea!

Another lovely Leadership display using Fresh Vintage Stamp Set of 5 images, a FREE Sale-A-Bration item. This has a very aged look achieved by sponging.

Piercing adds detail and interest.

Look at these DIGITAL memories!! These are digital scrapbooks for the BUSY MOM made with "My Digital Studio" from Stampin' Up! A perfect clear photo on the cover of a sturdy bound book.

The cover picture is so clear you just want to reach out and hug this little sweetie with a boo boo on her fat cheek! "My Digital Studio" will save your moments for the future! BEGINNING TODAY Feb. 1, 2012 get a FREE MDS 30 day trial!!