Petal Cone Bats

Yet another use for the versatile Petal Cone die: Halloween bats! Simply cut an extra piece from the die, cut it in half and run it through the Big Shot with the spider web embossing folder! I used a circle punch along the bottom of the wings, added some glitter brads for eyes and the tip of the petite pennant punch for fangs and some ribbon for a handle and this is all ready to be filled with treats and given to that special trick or treater!

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Give Thanks Card

I love using the top note die and an embossing folder to created beautiful quilted looking cards! I cut 1/2" strips from the Spice Cake Designer Series Paper and pasted them on a scrap piece of card stock and then ran it through the Big Shot with the Top Note die. Then I used the Square Lattice embossing folder to create the quilted look of the card. I used the Gently Falling and Hand Penned Holidays stamp sets to stamp the leaves and sentiment on the card.

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Simple One layer cards

Here are some more simple one layer cards that I made. For the first one I used the Confetti White paper and Gently Falling and hand-Penned Holidays stamp sets.

These two are designs that my friend Kelly came up with using the Confetti White card stock and the Faith in Nature stamp set.

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Triple Treat Flower Card

The Triple Treat Flower is a fun stamp that coordinates with three punches! I used the Fancy Flower, 5-petal flower, and circle punch with just this one stamp! I added some Spice Cake Designer Series paper and some Early Expresso stain ribbon.

Here is another variation that I tried with the square lattice embossing folder.

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Gently Falling Cards

I love the colors of fall! They make me feel warm and happy! I used the fun color combination of Pool Party, Pear Pizzaz, More Mustard, and Soft Suede on these cards with the new Gently Falling stamp set. I added some of the Spice Cake Designer buttons and fabric with the fun flowers die. I embossed the "Give Thanks" in whisper white from the Hand-Penned Holidays stamp set.

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Spooky Bingo Bits Peekaboo Frames Card

The Spooky Bingo Bits work perfectly with then new Peekaboo Frames Sizzix die! With some Frightful Sight Designer Series Paper and a black embossed "Happy Halloween" from Hand Penned Holidays, this card is ready to delight its recipient!

Here is a peek at the scary messages inside!

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Petal Cone Bat

Yet another use for the Petal Cone die - a bat that holds treats! I used the Spiderweb Embossing folder on the wings and the glitter brads for the eyes. The petite pennant punch came in handy for the teeth! The circle punch helped me shape the bottoms of the wings. The original idea came from Shelli, the founder of Stampin' Up!

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Halloween Sour Cream Treat Container

We made this Halloween sour cream treat container at my stamp club meeting last month. They are quick and easy to make. Just start with a 4-1/4" x 5-1/4" sheet of card stock and stamp or wheel a design on the card stock. Use a bone folder to curl the card stock and adhere the edge to make a cylinder. Seal the bottom with sticky strip and use the paper crimper to crimp the ends. I used the Frightful Sight Designer Series Paper and Wicked Cool to embellish the container.

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Simply Sent Card Kit Promotion

STAMPIN' UP! SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT PROMOTION!

Dates: October 1-31, 2011

Promotion Details: Buy two Simply Sent Kits and get a FREE coordinating stamp set from the list below! Stampin' Up! Simply Sent Kits are the ideal choice for the beginning crafter or a busy stamper. The card kits offer a variety of basic themes, so it's easy to create cards for any occasion.

Buy any two of the following Simply Sent Kits:

Page	Item	Description	Price
192	122375	Simply Sent Great Day	$12.95
193	122377	Simply Sent Everyday Elegance	$11.95
193	122376	Simply Sent Sweet Moments	$13.95

And get a FREE coordinating stamp set from the list below:

Page	Item	Description	Price
192	123682	It's Your Day	$8.95
192	124685	Es tu día (Spanish It's Your day)	$8.95
192	124800	C'est ta fête (French It's Your Day)	$8.95
193	123686	Everyday Wishes	$9.95
193	123684	You're Cherished	$8.95
193	124865	Chérissons les anges (French You're Cherished)	$8.95

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Halloween Top Note Treat Coffin Box with Video Tutorial!

Fall is in the air and Halloween is around the corner! I love making Halloween treat boxes! This one is a coffin box! I used the Dark and Dreary stamp set and the Frightful Sight Designer Series Paper to create the box! I started with a piece of 8" x 5-1/2" sheet of card stock and scored at 1" from each side and then at 3-1/2" and 4-1/2" on the 8" side as well.

Here is a peek inside! I used the It's a Wrap Holiday from the Holiday Mini Catalog on Avery labels and wrapped them around the chocolate treats.

Here is a Video Tutorial to show you exactly how I put it together!

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Big News! Get a $99 Big Shot or up to $100 in Products FREE!

Dates: October 1-31, 2011

Promotion Details: The Big Shot is a big deal! And during October, when you sign up for the Stampin' Up! opportunity, you will get a FREE Big Shot (or up to $100 in free Stampin' Up! products) when you join the Stampin' Up! family!

Things to Remember

Product Bonus

• Any new recruit who signs up during the promotion period will receive a Sizzix Big Shot Machine or $100 in Stampin' Up! products of their choice from any of our current catalogs.
• New recruits who use the online IDA will be given access to the Promotional Product Bonus order type in OEX approximately one hour after they complete their online IDA(they will be provided a link to OEX for this redemption via e-mail). In this order type, they will either enter the item number for the Big Shot (item 113439) or the item numbers for up to $100 in Stampin' Up! products. Products can be chosen from any current catalog and shipping is free!
• New Recruits should ensure that their free total comes as close as possible to $100 without going over since the Promotional Product Bonus order type will not allow items beyond $100 to be added to the order.
• Those who mail in their IDAs can simply list the items they want for free on their accompanying order form.
• New recruits will have until November 30, 2011, to redeem their product bonus.

Starter Kit

• New recruits may purchase the standard or Digital+ Starter Kit, and may add the Stampin' Memories, Definitely Decorative, or My Digital Studio Software Add-On for the regular add-on price.
• New recruits may substitute a Textured Impressions Embossing Folder ($7.95 or less; see pages 218-219) for the Always Bird Décor Elements (p. 233) that comes standard in the Starter Kit.
• New recruits who join Stampin' Up! during this promotion are still eligible for any programs available to a new recruit, including but not limited to the Extra 10% Instant Income offer, Stampin' Start, and the opportunity to purchase a Business Booster Kit.

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NEW PRODUCT! Stampin' Up! Cookie Stamps

They're here (available from October 1, 2011 - January 3, 2012). Stampin' Up! Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps are a brand-new product that will appeal to crafters and non-crafters alike--not to mention kids!

The easy-to-use cookie stamp has a solid wood handle with three interchangeable stamp images: a heart, a jack-o-lantern, and a snowflake.

Just make your favorite shortbread cookie dough (or one of the two included recipes) and stamp away! Create beautiful, hand-stamped cookies in a flash. The stamp images are completely food-safe and child-friendly. No ink required!

HERE'S THE COOKIE STAMP PRODUCT INFORMATION:

Item	Description	Price
125152	Includes solid wood handle with three interchangeable stamp images, two recipes, and tips for use	$16.95

Consider these coordinating Stampin' Up! products:

Page	Description	Price
19	Simple Snowflake Single Stamp	$8.95
20	Homemade Single Stamp	$9.95
162	Creatively Yours Set	$18.95
194	Baker's Twine	$2.95
224	Lots of Tags Sizzlits Die Set	$21.95
15*	Kraft Gift Box (4) (Holiday Mini Catalog)	$2.95

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