Check out these cool flower pins!   My customer Sue Stein made one and showed me – of course I had to make some myself.  And make them I did – they were a great "keep the fingers" busy thing while JIm was in the hospital. 

They use the Big Shot (of course!) circle die #2 and are made of fleece.  Yum yum.  Susan is a great stamper and crafter.   She is making them to sell for extra spending money for a trip to Ireland this summer! 

Isn't he cute!!!!    I am feeling like the queen of big shot boxes!    I will credit Tami White for turning me on to the Perfect Details texturz plate (p 195).  I used it on the head and also brayered Creamy Caramel ink right on the texturz plate for added dimension.  Here are the products I used on this cute little guy;

Circle Scissors Plus (Head & body), Build a Flower sizzlet #2 (ears), Circle punches in 1/2", 1" and 1 3/8", Heart to Heart punch (nose), Small oval (feet), 2 step bird (tail), bag with scallops die (box), gel pen, dimensionals, sticky strip, etc.

You may be wondering about the tail made with the 2 step bird punch.  This punch from the occasions mini catalog has a branch on it that is perfect for the tail if you cut off 2 of the 3 leaves.  Duh!   When I figured this out – I just had to smile! 

Now, where did I get this inspiration for this little lover?  I was in Michaels one day and saw in their dollar area a bag with something like this on it. . . . and with the help of my cell phone camera – I went right home to make him!  Wouldn't these just be adorable for a children's birthday party?  You'd be the envy of all of the mothers.

Don't have your big shot yet?  You are sooooo missing out!   Now is the time to purchase it – well I have a sale PLUS it is Sale-a-Bration – add a $4.95 die and you will get 2 free items from the Sale-a-Bration brochure!!!  oh lala!

Enjoy!

Isn't this cute?   This card was designed by the awesome Terri Gaines.  It uses a strip of DSP – one of my favorites Cottage Wall.  It opens to reveal a small space to write your message.  I love this clean and simple design that really highlights the colors of the card. 

Note the cute bird and branch on focal point of this card.  It is a way cool new punch in the Occasions Mini Catalog – this has been a very popular item.  I highly recommend that you get yours ordered today!. . . . and here's why!

Let's Celebrate! 

This month, I will have been in business for 7 years!   I love what I do and the passion is just the same as it was 7 years ago.   Additionally, I will reach a career milestone in sales this week!   So, I think it's time to Sale-a-Brate!

• Customers will receive 10% off their merchandise totals this week!  Club members will receive 15% off!  If you aren't a club member – you're missing out in more ways than one – Join today and I'll give you the discount!
• Hostesses - March hostesses will receive an extra special gift this month – I will post a pic later just to tempt you . . . I still have some dates left on my calendar so pick one and get your gift!   (I garantee that you'll not want to miss out!)
• Downline - my downline will be joining me for a fun night of stamping with some super fantastic ideas next Monday (March 8) night – join now and you won't miss out on the action!  (Remember the Sale-a-Braiton special 15% off PLUS a free stamp set of your choice!)
• Be the one customer to push me over my sales milestone and you'll receive a gift from me!

All of these DEALS in addition to Sale-a-Bration – now talk about a "to die for special" – this one is it!!!!    Hurry as my offer expires on Monday, March 8 at 5pm!