Mickey Mouse Club House

Hi everyone.   Today I wanted to share with you the card that I made for my nephew's first birthday.  He loves Mikey Mouse Clubhouse and had a Mickey birthday party.  I made this card using for circle framelets.  Super easy and cute!

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Big Shot PDF

How would you like to see the entire Big Shot product line in a separate, quick reference PDF? Well, today is your lucky day! Stampin' Up! has created one big PDF with all the current Big Shot products, including the holiday catalog items, together in one place. Click here to view the PDF now.

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Easter Treats

Today I wanted to share with you these Easter treats I made for my family. I filled these with Easter goodies and placed them on everyone's plate for Easter dinner. They turned out super cute and everyone loved them!

Ingredients:

• So Cute stamp set
• Petal Cone Die
• Big Shot
• Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizazz, and Whisper White card stock
• Basic Black ink
• Pumpkin Pie market
• Scallop Square punch
• Two Step Bird punch
• Pear Pizazz Seam Binding
• Pumpkin Pie 1/8" Taffeta ribbon
  

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Froggy Fun Party Favors

Today I would like to share with you the party favors my sister and I made for my daughter Allison's second birthday party. I made these to coordinate with her party invitations I posted here, as well as her Froggy Fun birthday party theme. I used the new Candy Wrapper from the Holiday Mini Catalog. Inside was a fun size Snickers bar. It fit perfectly!

Here are all the froggies in a basket, ready for the party guests!


Ingredients:

• Hoppy for You stamp set (retired)


• Pear Pizazz, Pumpkin Pie, and Whisper White card stock


• Pear Pizazz Classic Ink


• 1-3/8" Circle Punch


• 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch


• Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon


• Big Shot


• Candy Wrapper Die
  

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Big Shot Letterpress Plates - Video

Our brand-new Letterpress Plates are the perfect way to add old-world charm to your projects. Would you like to see them in action? Check out this new video for an introduction. Like what you see? Contact me to place an order for your very own Letterpress Plates!

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Big Shot Video - Texture

Here is a great video from Stampin' Up! on how to use the Big Shot to create texture. Don't have a Big Shot yet? Contact me to order yours today!

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Quilt Square Big Shot Fabric Project

Today I have one last Big Shot fabric project to share with you - a quilt square. For this last project, there is pattern and additional information you can download by clicking here.

Ingredients:

• Sizzix Big Shot
• 5-Point 3D Star Bigz die
• Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die
• Background fabric (two 10" x 10" squares)
• 10" x 10" square 100% cotton batting
• Ric-rac (6")
• Sewing machine and thread

Instructions:

1. Die cut four pieces of fabric using Big Shot and 5-Point 3D Star Bigz die. Round off hard edges.
2. Die cut two large scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die.
3. Die cut one small scallop circle using Big Shot and Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die.
4. Insert cotton batting between two squares of background fabric and sew together using sewing machine and thread.
5. Sew four flower petals (from 5-Point 3D Star Bigz die) to square. Fold large scallop circle in half and adhere to bottom of flower petals.
6. Fold small scallop circle in half, then fold over part way to create one gather. Adhere to bottom of flower using sewing machine and thread.
7. Adhere ric-rac stem to square using sewing machine and thread.
8. Create leaf by cutting large scallop circle in half, then folding inner edge, and sewing each half on square.
9. Wash and dry to give shabby-chic look.
   

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Onsie Big Shot Fabric Project

Today's Big Shot fabric project is my favorite! Check out this super cute Onsie! This is a super cute way to dress up a boring Onsie. This would make an adorable shower gift, don't you think?

Ingredients:

• Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon
• Sizzix Big Shot
• Pennant Bigz XL die
• Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die
• 1" wide elastic
• Sewing machine and thread
• Baby onesie
• Fabric

Instructions:

1. Die cut 12 pennants using Big Shot and Pennant Bigz XL die. Gather and adhere to 1" elastic using sewing machine and thread.
2. Die cut seven small scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die. Fold over five scallops and adhere to collar of onesie using sewing machine and thread.
3. Die cut 10 small scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die. Gather the circles across three of the scallops on the same double-thread. Tie off.
4. To create ribbon flowerette, tie a knot in the end of Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon, then tie a new knot every three inches. Gather the ribbon in between each knot.
5. Adhere ribbon to flower, then sew entire piece to onesie.
6. Wash and dry to give shabby-chic look.

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Memory Keeper Big Shot Fabric Project

Here is today's Big Shot fabric project - a super cute memory keeper!

Ingredients:

• Soft Suede polka dot grosgrain ribbon
• Linen thread
• 5/8" Jumbo brads
• Sizzix Big Shot
• Lattice Bigz die
• Beautiful Butterflies Bigz die
• 18" x 18" artist canvas
• Background fabric (2/3 yard)
• Push pins
• Thumbtacks

Instructions:

1. Adhere background fabric to canvas.
2. Die cut lattice shapes from fabric using Big Shot and Lattice Bigz die. Adhere to fabric in rows.
3. Adhere Soft Suede polka dot grosgrain ribbon to fabric in crisscross pattern. Attach 5/8" Jumbo brads where ribbon intersects. Adhere Soft Suede polka dot grosgrain ribbon around outside edges of canvas.
4. Die cut six large and six small butterflies using Big Shot and Beautiful Butterflies Bigz die. Create double-sided butterflies by adhering butterflies together, resulting in three large and three small double-sided butterflies. Tie linen thread around the middle leaving two long ends for antennae. Attach butterflies to canvas using push pins.
   

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Big Shot Headband

Here is today's Big Shot fabric project - a super cute headband! What little girl wouldn't look adorable in one of these?

Ingredients:

• Corduroy button
• Sizzix Big Shot
• Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die
• Fabric
• Needle and thread
• Headband

Instructions:

1. Die cut 10 large scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Cut off eight of the scallops from each scallop circle. Gather together across the flat side about 1/4" from edge, gathering all 10 circles on the same double-thread. Tie off.
2. Die cut eight small scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Gather the circles across three of the scallops on the same double-thread. Tie off.
3. Die cut four small scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Fold circles in half, then in half again. Gather together across the bottom, gathering all four circles on the same double-thread. Tie off.
4. Layer scallop circles and sew together.
5. Attach Corduroy button through center.
6. Die cut small scallop circle using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Adhere to bottom of layered fabric pieces.
7. Cut two strips of fabric and adhere over headband to secure scallop circle flower to headband.
   

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Creating With Fabric and the Big Shot

Did you know that you can use the Big Shot for more than just papercrafting? Use can use it on fabric too. Fabric is one of the industry's hottest trends right now, and the best part is, you don't even need to be a seamstress to get in on the action! You can create gorgeous fabric accessories and home décor, all without ever touching a sewing machine. Over the next few days I am going to share with you projects that you can create using the Big Shot and Dies from Stampin' Up! Don't have a Big Shot yet? Well now is the perfect time to get one! During Sale-A-Bration, you can early lots of free merchadise when you purchase a Big Shot and accessories! Contact me to place to your order. But, hurry because Sale-A-Bration ends on March 31st!

The first project I have to share with you is a cute ponytail holder. You can use fabrics of your choice to create a varity of these to go with every outfit! So cute for little girls too!

Ingredients:

• Corduroy button
• Sizzix Big Shot
• Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die
• Fabric
• Needle and thread
• Ponytail elastic

Instructions:

1. Die cut 10 large scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Cut off eight of the scallops from each scallop circle. Gather together across the flat side about 1/4" from edge, gathering all ten circles on the same double-thread. Tie off.
2. Die cut 10 small scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Gather the circles across three of the scallops on the same double-thread. Tie off.
3. To cover Corduroy button, die cut a small scallop circle, then cut off all scallops. Gather the fabric around the edge, place button in the middle, then gather up threads and tie off.
4. Attach ponytail elastic to back, then sew through all layers of fabric (including fabric around button), so fabric layers are connected to elastic.

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