New Toys!

My new catalog order came today. I have new stamps, new designer paper, lots of new ribbon, enough cardstock to last awhile, and best of all - a new Big Shot with several dies and accessories! So much new stuff, it was really hard to decide where to start. But, since I'd never used a personal diecutting machine before, I started with the Big shot. I had it out of the box and cut my first die at the office on my lunch break today (a really cute scalloped envelope with workstation setup instructions on the inside).

Of course, I had to make something to show you, too. This uses two dies, both of them exclusive to Stampin' Up, the Top Note die and the Birds die from the Birds and Blooms Sizzlits Sets. The Top Note is cut from Riding Hood Red cardstock and then cut in half, the Bird from Riding Hood Red Patterns Designer Paper. The card itself is Whisper White, with Riding Hood Red Patterns Designer Paper and White Taffeta Ribbon. The bird's wing and tail as well as the top note die cut are outlined with diamond stickles.

The Big Shot is so fun and easy to use! Call or e-mail me to schedule a workshop in September and not only will you get to try out the Big Shot, I'll cut Top Notes for you in each of Stampin' Ups 48 colors and this year's In Colors.