A New Month and A New Promotion!

If you asked my what my single most valuable tool is, aside from stamps and ink, my resounding response would be my Big Shot.  It is the one tool that I use on almost everything I design.  In fact, I have challenged myself in the past to design without using the Big Shot and found it extremely difficult.  That's why I am SO excited about this month's promotion!

Click the image to view all of the fabulous exclusive bundles available.

If you've been waiting for the right time to purchase a Big Shot, that time is during the month of August and starts TODAY!  Now through August 31, you'll receive your choice of one of five FREE exclusive Stampin' Up! stamp set and framelits bundles when you purchase a Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. That's up to a $65 value absolutely free! 

BIG SHOT FREE bundle choices are below. 

Bundle Name	Item #	Stamp Name	Framelit	15% OFF PRICE
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Clear-Mount Bundle	138920	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$ 38.95
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Wood-Mount Bundle	138923	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$41.50
Decorative Goodies Clear-Mount Bundle	138921	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$44.75
Decorative Goodies Wood-Mount Bundle	138924	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$52.50
Celebrating Chalk Talk Clear-Mount Bundle	138922	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$45.75
Celebrating Chalk Talk Wood-Mount Bundle	138925	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$53.25
Flowery Daydream Clear-Mount Bundle	138910	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$55.95
Flowery Daydream Wood-Mount Bundle	138911	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$65.95
Bright & Beautiful Stars Clear-Mount Bundle	138200	Bright & Beautiful*	Star	$54.25
Bright & Beautiful Stars Wood-Mount Bundle	138644	Bright & Beautiful*	Star	$62.75

* Stamp set in the upcoming 2014-15 Holiday Catalogue

Do you already own a Big Shot?  You can get a 15% discount on the bundles above.  Please be sure to use the product numbers listed to ensure you get your discount!

Now for a project!  Today is the day that we demonstrators get to start pre-ordering products from the upcoming Holiday Catalogue.  I have my order in and can not wait until it arrives...so many awesome new goodies for the fall and Holiday season!  Today I want to feature a pair of cards I did using the Beauty of the Season stamp set, which is available right now(!) and is a sneak peek of the Holiday catty.  Check them out...

This one is done using an aquapainter and ink pads for a watercolour look...

Holiday card featuring the Beauty of the Season stamp set and watercoloured using an aquapainter.

...and this one is coloured using Blendabilities:

Holiday card featuring the Beauty of the Season stamp set with sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes and coloured using Blendabilities.

As you can see you get two very different looks with the two different colouring media.  I can't say I prefer the look of one over the other...they are just very different.  So you have a preference?  Leave me a comment and let me know what you think!